Thousands of Venezuelans protested in multiple cities demanding free elections and political reforms, marking the first nationwide opposition demonstration in nearly two years.

EU leaders will pressure British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a Brussels summit to increase UK funding for Ukraine’s defence in 2027, as the nation faces a €70 billion shortfall.

Oil prices climb as attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz intensify amid US-Israel conflict with Iran, while global emergency reserves sit at their lowest levels in decades.

Storm Adam caused severe flooding in eastern Spain earlier this week, affecting approximately 850,000 people across multiple municipalities. Meanwhile, the UK faces its first named storm of winter with additional systems expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain.

Over 50,000 heat-related deaths occurred across Europe this summer, with research attributing approximately 71% to human-caused climate change, according to a new study.

French President Macron meets with high school student representatives as nationwide protests over education system funding and reform continue, with authorities preparing increased police presence for weekend demonstrations.

After nearly six years in detention following a 2021 military coup, Aung San Suu Kyi spoke with her son by phone Thursday, their first direct conversation since her arrest. The Nobel laureate is being held near Myanmar’s capital with restricted access to information and media.

Security flaws discovered in PHP, a programming language powering roughly 70 percent of websites globally, have prompted urgent patching efforts from governments and corporations across multiple continents.

Israeli soldiers killed two men accused of launching an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday. Israel subsequently ordered preparations for a full closure of the territory.

Indigenous leaders warn that a Bolsonaro victory in Brazil’s presidential runoff could end mining restrictions in the Amazon and threaten the Yanomami people’s survival after years of environmental crackdowns.

US politicians are aging significantly, with many serving into their 80s while younger candidates struggle to gain traction. A 27-year-old Gen Z Republican is among the few young candidates running for Congress.

Israel holds a general election on 27 October, its first since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks. Incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu faces a competitive race against former military commander Gadi Eisenkot amid security concerns and political divisions.