Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises ‘gift to Putin’
Ukraine's president said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products would prolong a war that must be ended. Source: BBC News
Month: October 2026
US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as ‘assault on rule of law’
Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions. Source: BBC News
Hollywood actor Luke Evans on ‘joyous’ four months filming in rainy Wales
His family were on the set, and he even managed to get some relatives a cameo in the final episode.…
Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest. Source: BBC…
Ex-Deutsche Bank trader jailed for rigging rates has conviction overturned
The Court of Appeal quashes the conviction of Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader jailed in 2018. Source: BBC…
Two Renoir paintings stolen from French museum are recovered
The two works were seized last month when thieves cut through a fence and smashed a window at the Renoir…
Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says. Source: BBC News
Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far". Source: BBC News
Anthropic bans users from being ‘cruel’ to its AI systems
The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech. Source: BBC News
France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests
Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students. Source: BBC News