Captured Tajik tells of life on Ukraine frontlines alongside Russian forces
Russia and Ukraine have swapped thousands of PoWs, but Mohammed* says he would rather fight alongside Kyiv than go home.
Day: October 8, 2025
Germany revises 2025 growth forecast to 0.2%, rising to 1.3% next year
Germany’s new government is forecasting that Europe’s biggest economy will see minimal growth of 0.2% this year and accelerate next year to 1.3%.
Ukraine confirms strike on Crimean oil terminal as three-day blaze continues unchecked
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UK-India Trade Deal Is Great News For Scotland’s Whisky Industry: Douglas Alexander
The United Kingdom’s newly concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India has been hailed as a major victory for Scotland’s whisky industry. Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander, described the pact as a landmark deal expected to inject approximately £190 million annually into the Scottish economy.Speaking in London, Alexander said that while the agreement was a major diplomatic
Russia sends Trump bold warning over Afghanistan air base plans during Taliban talks
Moscow claims any military presence of any “extra-regional players” could lead to future conflicts.
Dolly Parton’s sister says she was ‘up all night praying’ amid icon’s health challenges
Dolly Parton’s younger sister penned her public plea for support on Facebook, writing that she had been “up all night praying for my sister.” Freida is one of the “Jolene” singer’s 11 siblings.
Matthew Bourne brings his contemporary ‘Swan Lake’ to Paris
In this edition of Entre Nous, we speak to choreographer Matthew Bourne, who is bringing his version of the “Swan Lake” ballet to Paris. It’s a bold and reimagined take on the original. He tells us about his approach to storytelling through dance, as …
Discovery To Win Nobel Prize In Chemistry Likened To ‘Harry Potter’ Enchanted Handbag
Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their development of metalorganic frameworks which an expert likened to Hermione Granger’s enchanted handbag in “Harry Potter”.
OpenAI Blocks ChatGPT Accounts Linked to Chinese Hackers Developing Malware
OpenAI has taken decisive action to stop misuse of its ChatGPT models by banning accounts tied to a group of Chinese hackers. This move reflects OpenAI’s core aim to ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits everyone. By setting clear rules and…
Over 900 Killed As Civilians Death Rise Sharply In Pakistan’s Spiral of Violence
Pakistan has witnessed a drastic surge in violence over the past three months, with over 900 people killed amid intensifying militant attacks and military operations. According to a new report released by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) in Islamabad, between July and September 2025, at least 901 deaths and 599 injuries were recorded in 329 violent incidents. This marks a sharp