Retired US generals are urging the Pentagon to stop a livestream of an execution, according to BBC News and France 24. France 24 specifies that it would show a firing-squad execution; the BBC describes the livestream as “barbaric.”
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October 2026 news
Doris Dörrie's new film addresses the prospect of care robots and raises the question of AI-assisted dying, according to Deutsche Welle. A second Deutsche Welle headline describes the subject as AI-assisted euthanasia.
Saudi sporting events have been postponed or delayed following attacks, according to reports. Al Jazeera reports that three games in Saudi Arabia, including one involving Cristiano Ronaldo, were postponed because of Houthi attacks. BBC News says a star-studded Saudi exhibition was postponed after deadly attacks, while the Financial Times reports that Saudi events were delayed after Houthi attacks.
Sky News reports that a man and a woman were arrested after two adults and two children were killed in a house fire. In a later report, Sky News said the children killed in the Waterford arson attack had been named and their family called on the culprit to own up.
The Guardian reports that dog owners in Vienna are being told to bring a bottle and rinse their pets' urine from trees.
The Plaza Hotel is set to close in 2027 for renovation and restoration work, according to the reports. The New York Times describes the renovation as yearslong, while Euronews says the hotel is set to close for four years.
Ukraine is seeking clarification from the United States, SpaceX and NATO over Starlink limitations, according to France 24. News headlines report Ukrainian concerns that restrictions affected military access or operations, while the Financial Times also points to intelligence gaps. CBS News says Ukraine accused the U.S. of restricting access before a deadly Russian strike.
All 10 Victoria Crosses awarded to the Royal Marines are going on show together for the first time. The Guardian describes the display as “fantastically special.”
Reports on October 14 and 15 say Sally Rooney’s books were withdrawn from sale or could no longer be sold in the UK over her support for Palestine Action. The South China Morning Post says the publisher reported that the books could not be sold amid the Palestine Action ban; other headlines describe Rooney as withdrawing the books or say they were pulled or taken off shelves.
John Healey vowed to give consumers and businesses “breathing space” in his first budget, The Guardian reports. The Financial Times reports that he promised to stay the path on reducing the UK deficit.
Deutsche Welle reports that German gamblers could claim their losses back. A second Deutsche Welle headline says thousands could sue to recover their money; the supplied reports give no further details.
The New York Times reports that Gulf oil is still flowing despite a surge in attacks on ships. Earlier, Al Jazeera reported that Iran had stepped up surveillance in the Strait of Hormuz and that oil flows had crashed again; the Times also reported that attacks on ships in the strait had escalated sharply.
Pope Leo XIV's doctors say a chest X-ray shows good recovery of his lung, according to Euronews. Earlier reports said he had lung cancer and underwent surgery, with The Hindu reporting that the lower lobe of his right lung was removed and CBS News saying the surgery was completed successfully. Sky News said he was progressing as expected after a peaceful night, while NBC News reported he slept well but recovery could take longer than expected; later CBS News and NBC News headlines said his recovery was proceeding as expected. NBC News also reported a doctor's view that the cancer was among the more treatable, and BBC News published an explainer about the diagnosis.
The Guardian reports that US officials are considering an advertising campaign urging South African Afrikaners to emigrate.
NPR reports that Social Security benefits are set to get a boost. It also reports that Hasan Piker is defending his rhetoric.
Saudi oil giant Aramco was struck amid escalating conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, according to the reports. France 24 reports that the Houthis vowed to continue attacks and threatened escalation after the strike.
The New York Times reports that Pope Leo is recovering from lung surgery. It says the Vatican is running on autopilot during his recovery.
The New York Times reports on a race to defend Kyiv against new jet-powered drones. Its headline describes the drones as terrifying.
CNBC.com reported that a Singapore ship went down as risks around the Strait of Hormuz rose. In a later Daily Open, it asked who controls the strait.
Deutsche Welle’s headlines place Manchester City, the UAE and the UK in a political tangle; one specifies the UK’s “OM” as part of it.