(2026-10-12). Houthi official warns of painful if US enters Yemen war. al-monitor.com A Houthi official on Monday warned the US it would receive a "painful response" if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested Washington's help in dealing with the group as it weathers repeated attacks. | Yemen's civil war ⚪ in which a Saudi-led military coalition supports the government against the Iran-backed Houthis ⚪ reignited in July, months into the wider regional conflict that has roiled energy markets and plunged the Middle East into crisis.
(2026-10-12). Iran offers Saudi-Yemen dialogue as fighting, Houthi attacks escalate. al-monitor.com The Saudi-backed government in Yemen passed a draft law designating the Iran-backed Houthis as a terror group, as the US considers further action against the group over its attacks against Saudi Arabia.
(2026-10-12). Saudi Arabia faces new missile and drone fire after major attacks on airports. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said it was facing a new barrage of incoming fire on Monday and that Riyadh airport would remain shut for now, days after Saturday's deadly missile strike on a departure terminal that was claimed by Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis.Incoming drones and missiles were reported by the Saudi-led coalition backing government forces in Yemen, though there was no immediate news of whether they were intercepted.
(2026-10-12). Saudi Arabia outlines oil export plans amid escalating Houthi attacks. al-monitor.com Saudi authorities said on Monday they were extending the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport after deadly attacks over the weekend by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
(2026-10-12). UK PM Burnham says IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident. al-monitor.com By Michael HoldenLONDON, Oct 12 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that a suspected plot targeting the RAF Fairford air base in Britain was "highly likely" to have been coordinated in Iran, and almost certainly directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.The RAF Fairford base in southwest England, which had been used by US bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, became the focal point for a major security response after five British men were arrested nearby in the early hours of September 27 on suspected terrorism and explosive offences.
(2026-10-12). Likely unexploded ordnance kills teenager in northern Israel. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Oct 12 (Reuters) – A 14-year-old Israeli boy was killed and 24people were injured when what was most likely an unexplodedordnance went off during a school hiking trip near the border with Lebanon, Israel's ambulance service said on Monday.The area is littered with explosive devices from Israel's conflict with the Lebanese militia group Hezbollah.Rockets and missiles aimed at Israel from southern Lebanon sometimes fail to explode on impact, which can create risks for civilians years in the future.
(2026-10-12). Thousands March in Turin for Palestine. indybay.org Torino for Gaza, the Italian activist coalition held a demonstration and march "La fine del genocidio è la fine del sionismo" (an end to genocide and Zionism) on the Global Day of Action for Palestine.
(2026-10-12). No Jets For Genocide! Unionists Rally To Stop Arms For Genocide At Oakland FedEx. indybay.org At a rally at Oakland Airport FedEx with hundreds of activists and workers, trade unionists spoke out against FedEx sending jet parts to Israel for genocide. They also attacked the union busting of FedEx and their role in supporting redistricting in Tennessee in Memphis where they have a major hub.
(2026-10-12). Hundreds at FedEx Demand End of Weapons Pipeline for Palestine Genocide. indybay.org Saying "Fed Up with FedEX," Bay Area student, labor, political, and religious groups object to Oakland Airport's use for arms shipments.
(2026-10-12). FedEx, STOP Shipping Weapons To Israel For Genocide Demand Unionists and Activists in Oakland. indybay.org Hundreds of activists and unionists rallied at FedEx near the Oakland airport to demand that it stop shipping weapons to Israel for the genocide and wars in the Middle East. They also attacked it for union busting and supporting redistricting to eliminate Black representation.
(2026-10-12). Friday 10/23: Three Years of Ongoing Genocide: A Conversation with Ali Abunimah, Lara Kiswani & Cat Brooks. indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-10-12). Trump Escalates Attacks on Ilhan Omar With Federal Raid on Her Home. truthout.org Following years of threats from President Donald Trump and other Republicans to deport Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota congresswoman's Washington, DC home was raided on Monday morning by agents with the Department of Homeland Security. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed that the raid was carried out as part of a judicially authorized warrant, which it said was part of an ongoing… |
(2026-10-12). ICE runs over man in Texas as DHS Secretary Mullin defends shooting of New York father. wsws.org An ICE cop ran over a man in Texas and another assaulted a father and daughter in California as the Trump administration escalated its defense of wanton state violence.
(2026-10-12). Indigenous People Are Resisting Erasure From Schools, Media, and Our Land. truthout.org On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas that the Indigenous Lucayan people called Guanahani. He continued on to Cuba and Hispaniola and, on later voyages, to other parts of the Caribbean, but he never set foot in what is now the continental United States. It makes little sense for a country to honor a man who never reached it, and even less to credit him with… |
(2026-10-12). What is happening to Palestine is the tip of the spear of so much that is wrong with our world. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Youssef Sammour Millions of people asking the same question: How is this still happening? For three years, we have watched the destruction of Gaza. Homes, hospitals, schools and churches. Entire families erased. Children killed, maimed, orphaned and left to starve. Premature babies intentionally left to die in their incubators. The videos. The images.
(2026-10-12). Monday 10/26: Protest Rally: No War on Cuba (Global Week of Action Oct. 24 – 31). indybay.org corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-12). Cuba felicita a España por su fiesta nacional. cubadebate.cu La Fiesta Nacional de España o Día de la Hispanidad conmemora la efeméride histórica de la llegada a América de la expedición encabezada por Cristóbal Colón, un hito histórico trascendental para el país, con el que se inició un periodo de proyección lingàºística y cultural en América. Todo ello ocurrió en una época en la cual se estaba configurando el Estado moderno.
(2026-10-12). Situación del SEN para el 12 de octubre de 2026. cubadebate.cu Para el horario de máxima demanda se estima una disponibilidad de 1165 MW con una demanda máxima de 3000 MW, para un déficit de 1835 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1865 MW en este horario. En el horario de la media se estima una afectación de 1200 MW.
(2026-10-12). Cacería de brujas en Washington: agentes federales registran casa de representante Ilhan Omar. cubadebate.cu Agentes federales registraron la casa de la representante demócrata Ilhan Omar el lunes por la mañana como parte de una investigación penal, según personas familiarizadas con el asunto. El registro fue realizado por agentes de Investigaciones de Seguridad Nacional, indicaron las personas, que no estaban autorizadas a hablar públicamente sobre una investigación en curso…
(2026-10-12). Rinden en Italia tributo al Che Guevara y Dino Pogolotti (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Autoridades locales y miembros de organizaciones solidarias con Cuba en la ciudad italiana de Collegno rindieron homenaje a Ernesto Che Guevara en el aniversario 59 de su asesinato, ocurrido el pasado 9 de octubre, mientras que el embajador cubano en Italia, Jorge Luis Cepero Aguiar, visitó el Valle de Susa para honrar la memoria del emigrante piamontés Dino Pogolotti.
(2026-10-12). Cuadrando la Caja: Nuevas reglas, viejos reclamos: øQué cambia para el sector no estatal? (+Video). cubadebate.cu En los últimos años, el sector no estatal ha ganado terreno dentro de la economía; sin embargo, no han sido pocas las dificultades que también ha encontrado este sector para su desarrollo. øQué cambia con las nuevas reglas del juego a partir de la aplicación de las nuevas transformaciones económicas y sociales? De esos temas conversamos en esta emisión de Cuadrando la Caja…
(2026-10-12). Israel ejecutó más de 11 mil demoliciones en Cisjordania en los últimos tres años. cubadebate.cu El Centro de Información de Palestina (Moata) denunció que las fuerzas armadas israelíes destruyeron al menos 11.620 viviendas e infraestructuras palestinas en la Cisjordania ocupada y Jerusalén Este entre octubre de 2023 y octubre de 2026. Los ataques afectaron directamente 2.143 residencias y 9.477 instalaciones comunitarias en Asia Occidental.
(2026-10-12). El rapto neoliberal de Europa. cubadebate.cu La mitología griega cuenta que Zeus, travestido como un toro blanco, raptó a la princesa fenicia Europa y la llevó a Creta. Desde hace más de medio siglo, Europa volvió a ser secuestrada y fue introducida en el laberinto neoliberal, que exige abandonar el Estado de bienestar y asumir la "responsabilidad fiscal" y el ajuste perpetuo. Francia, España y Alemania son hoy el laboratorio más estruendoso de esa receta.
(2026-10-12). If The Truth Is A Threat To Israel, Then Israel Should Not Exist. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel is so evil that it's actually illegal for Israelis to tell the truth about it. | Benjamin Netanyahu has just ordered Israel's military, its attorney general, and its security agency Shin Bet to investigate and prosecute the soldiers who anonymously shared their experiences in the Gaza Strip with the award-winning investigative documentary "NAZA". |
(2026-10-12). Maps show how Israel's 'Yellow Line' keeps squeezing Palestinians in Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-12). Photos: Gaza mothers endure endless lines as famine fears persist. aljazeera.com Hunger grips Gaza, with over 1.4 million people acutely short of food as aid remains insufficient to meet basic needs.
(2026-10-12). If Netanyahu goes, does anything really change for Palestinians? aljazeera.com Analysts say opposition win in polls may bring only marginal change and no fundamental shift on Gaza, West Bank.
(2026-10-12). Netanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA. aljazeera.com Documentary draws on 24 anonymous Israeli sources accusing military of killing Palestinians in Gaza using AI systems.
(2026-10-12). Michigan's senatorial candidates debate: El-Sayed lurches further to the right. wsws.org Michigan's "progressive" Senate candidate defends capitalism and tariffs, denounces Iran and Venezuela, and backs a "safe and secure" border as he prepares to campaign with Obama.
(2026-10-12). Venezuela: Frequently asked questions about our work on detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Arrives in Rome for FAO World Forum (+Presidential Aircraft). orinocotribune.com On Sunday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez arrived in Rome, Italy, to participate in the 2026 World Food Forum, an event that will be held through October 16. Leading the Venezuelan delegation, the acting president joins the meeting hosted at the headquarters of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Details of her extended …
(2026-10-12). Russian hospitals from the inside a detailed report. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-10-12). British airbase plot certainly by Iran Guards: UK PM. al-monitor.com Britain's government Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of being behind a major scare at a UK airbase used by the United States, as allies including Washington warned Tehran against hostile acts. | UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the British parliament that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) "almost certainly directed" an incident at Royal Air Force Fairford in southwest England last month.
(2026-10-12). Turkey to send Mecca agreement to parliament soon, Erdogan says. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Turkey will send the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to parliament to be ratified in the coming days, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.Speaking following the cabinet meeting, Erdogan also said Turkey strongly condemned the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia and stood with Saudi brothers and sisters against these attacks. (Reporting by Huseyin HayatseverEditing by Tomasz Janowski)…
(2026-10-12). Libya seizes nearly $1 million of hashish in east. al-monitor.com BENGHAZI, Libya, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Libya's eastern-based authorities have seized about 400 kg of hashish worth around 6 million dinars ($934,000) and arrested some suspects near the coastal city of Tobruk, officials said.Libya has become a major drug transit route as gangs exploit the turmoil and conflict since 2011 when former ruler Muammar Gaddafi was toppled in a NATO-backed uprising.The anti-drugs agency's information and documentation officer, Ahmed al-Mismari, told Reuters that Saturday's operation took place at a house in an agricultural area southeast of the city.
(2026-10-12). PKK pulls out of Metina in northern Iraq amid Turkey peace process. al-monitor.com The withdrawal comes as the peace process between Turkey and the militant group gains momentum alongside increasing security cooperation between Ankara and Baghdad.
(2026-10-12). Analysis-Bardella antisemitism dispute tests French far decade-long makeover. al-monitor.com By Elizabeth Pineau and Michel RosePARIS, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Joseph Martin saw his hopes of becoming a far-right National Rally (RN) lawmaker derailed in 2024 after journalists unearthed a seemingly antisemitic post.It was RN president Jordan Bardella who initially withdrew support for Martin's candidacy, seeking to show zero tolerance for antisemitism as the party tried to convince voters it had shed its toxic past and was ready for top office.
(2026-10-12). Beyond the funny beeps: Why are overseas buyers embracing China's three-wheelers. ecns.cn China's "san beng zi" (three-wheeled motorized vehicles) have won legions of fans online for their practicality, convenience, and quirky, almost surreal reversing alert sounds. Our reporter took a test drive and found it easy to handle, with a stable ride for both passengers and cargo.
(2026-10-12). When world mayors take the wheel: Chinese tractors go global. ecns.cn City administrators from various countries participating in the "2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Luoyang" visited the birthplace of Dongfanghong tractors. The Mayor of Mbarara, Uganda, test-drove the tractor on site and remarked that it offered a highly comfortable driving experience. Born in Luoyang in 1958, Dongfanghong helped China bid farewell to ox-plowing. Now, it's also gaining popularity overseas. Customized to adapt to overseas working conditions, it keeps breaking through bottleneck technologies. From Luoyang to the world, Dongfanghong is always on the move.
(2026-10-12). From confusion to conviction: A British official's visit to Luoyang. ecns.cn How can an ancient city protect its historic sites while breathing new life into urban development? This was the question Robbie Rodiss, Chair of Durham County Council in the UK, brought with him to China's Luoyang. After exploring the city, he was impressed by its scale and vitality and saw how heritage preservation can go hand in hand with modern urban development. He praised Luoyang for doing an excellent job of balancing urban renewal with cultural heritage protection, offering valuable insights for other cities facing the same challenge.
(2026-10-12). Chinese premier to attend 140th Canton Fair opening ceremony, related events. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony and related events of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, and deliver a keynote speech, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce announced Monday.
(2026-10-12). China's logistics sector expands for a fifth consecutive month. ecns.cn China's Logistics Performance Index stood at 51.5% in September, up 0.6 percentage points month on month and remaining in expansion territory for a fifth consecutive month, according to data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Sunday.
(2026-10-12). China, EU reach consensus on hybrid and electric vehicle trade: spokesperson. ecns.cn China and the European Union have reached a series of understandings on hybrid and electric vehicle trade through continued dialogue under their trade and investment consultation mechanism, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said Monday.
(2026-10-12). Fire in Mongolia approaches China's border, 2,000 firefighters mobilized. ecns.cn More than 2,000 firefighters have been deployed along the border with Mongolia in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to contain a wildfire spreading toward Chinese territory, local authorities said.
(2026-10-12). Regular freight train service launched between Chengdu and Lhasa. ecns.cn A regularly scheduled freight train service between Chengdu in southwestern China's Sichuan province and Lhasa in the Xizang Autonomous Region began running Sunday, with the first train carrying more than 500 metric tons of cargo.
(2026-10-12). Global mayors praise China's cultural heritage preservation in Luoyang. ecns.cn The Global Mayors Dialogue has wrapped up in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, where international guests from around the world discussed how historic cities can preserve their cultural heritage while pursuing economic growth and urban development.
(2026-10-12). Huanggang Port starts operation in Shenzhen. ecns.cn The passenger land boundary control point between Hong Kong and Shenzhen operates round-the-clock and implements the colocation arrangement and the novel "collaborative inspection and joint clearance" mode. With a total floor area of 689,700 square meters, it is China's largest single port building and the world's largest land port complex.
(2026-10-12). China's 2026 box office exceeds $4.4 billion by October. ecns.cn China's 2026 box office revenue, including presales, has topped 31 billion yuan (about $4.4 billion) as of Sunday, according to Lighthouse Professional, a Chinese film data platform.
(2026-10-12). Musk responds to viral Chinese lookalike, invites him to share the stage. ecns.cn U.S. billionaire Elon Musk said Saturday that someone among China's 1.4 billion people is bound to look like him, in response to viral videos of his Chinese lookalike, known online as Ma Yilong.
(2026-10-12). Luoyang welcomes foreign mayors with Tang dynasty pageantry. ecns.cn Visiting mayors and other international guests followed a route lined with palace lanterns through Luoyang's Yingtianmen Gate to the sound of court music on Friday evening, at a welcome ceremony inspired by the Tang dynasty.
(2026-10-12). China forum explores ways to combine heritage protection with urban renewal. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). Chaozong Street: Once you step in, you won't want to leave. ecns.cn From snapping pics to free exhibitions, from stumbling upon a good book to stepping into a laid-back space with a real vibe, to digging into the stories behind every hidden-gem shop… On Chaozong Street, Kaifu District, Changsha, how long can a single 100-yuan bill last? And how much pure joy can it buy?
(2026-10-12). Who says historic streets can't be this YOUNG. ecns.cn In Chaozong Street, Kaifu District, Changsha City, lies a 400-year-old flagstone street, alongside 27 protected heritage sites and more than 20 century-old trees.
(2026-10-12). Chengdu launches scheduled freight train service to Lhasa. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). Haikou launches two direct air routes to Malaysia. ecns.cn Haikou Meilan International Airport in south China's Hainan Province launched two direct routes to Malaysia on Sunday, connecting Haikou with Penang and Kota Kinabalu.
(2026-10-12). International martial arts tournament opens in NW China's Dunhuang. ecns.cn The inaugural China Dunhuang International Wushu Open opened on Saturday in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, bringing together more than 2,000 athletes from over 140 teams representing more than 20 countries.
(2026-10-12). Huanggang Port linking Shenzhen and Hong Kong opens after redevelopment. ecns.cn Huanggang Port in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, opened at 6: 30 a.m. on Monday after redevelopment, making cross-border passenger travel between the city and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region easier.
(2026-10-12). Zhang Shuai and Katerina Siniakova finish runners-up in China Open women's doubles. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). Farmers busy harvesting red chili peppers in Henan. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). China's top political advisor meets Vietnam's National Assembly chairman. ecns.cn
(2026-10-12). Zheng Qinwen wins first WTA 1000 title at China Open. ecns.cn Zheng captured the women's singles title at the 2026 China Open on Sunday, defeating fourth-seeded Russian Mirra Andreeva 2-0 in the final to claim her maiden WTA 1000 crown.
(2026-10-12). China's Wang Manyu retains women's singles title at WTT China Smash. ecns.cn Wang Manyu poses for a photo during the award ceremony of the women's singles at 2026 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, China, Oct. 11, 2026.
(2026-10-12). Tens of Thousands Protest in India Against Modi Government's Voter Roll Purges. truthout.org Tens of thousands of people in India have taken to the streets in recent days to protest the deletion of 130 million names from the voter rolls, a large majority of which are believed to be opposed to Narendra Modi's ruling BJP party. The demonstrations, joined by leaders from India's opposition parties, are being led by students and the youth-led "Cockroach" movement. Tens of thousands of… |
(2026-10-12). Measles in Pregnancy Care Is a Novel Concern for Many US Doctors Amid Outbreak. truthout.org A deadly measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, which has infected more than 975 people this year and been linked to five deaths, has also infected at least 50 pregnant women in the state. Doctors in outbreak areas are making changes to how they care for pregnant patients and their babies, offering a glimpse of what may be in store across the nation as cases spread. Among the deaths were two… |
(2026-10-12). Indigenous Community Quickly Mobilized as Fire Raged on Oregon Reservation. truthout.org The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are still reeling from the Bench Fire, which tore through more than 60,000 acres of the reservation in north central Oregon in July and August, but Indigenous activists are working hard to provide for the community amid an ongoing water crisis with limited state resources. Wildfires continue to grow more prevalent as a result of global warming… |
(2026-10-12). Fairness for whom? IOC's new rules put women under suspicion. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-12). Coalition and One Nation migration plans built on false assumptions. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-12). Democracy and the wealth divide: When prosperity fails the people. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-10-12). Houthi attack: Ceiling collapses on travellers in white as missile turns Riyadh airport into inferno. hindustantimes.com CCTV footage released by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Media has captured the moment a missile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10, 2026. The explosion sent debris falling from the terminal ceiling as passengers scrambled for cover. Saudi authorities reported at least 13 deaths and more than 300 injuries, while airport operations were disrupted and hundreds of flights were cancelled. The attack was attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement in initial reports. Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation into how its air-defence systems failed to intercept the barrage. The incident has raised f…
(2026-10-12). Ukraine agrees to pause oil strikes? One threat from Trump and Zelensky folds on Russian oil attacks. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is prepared to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow also stops striking Ukrainian energy facilities, insisting any truce must be reciprocal and backed by real guarantees. The standoff comes as Trump renews calls for elections in Ukraine and Zelenskyy accuses Putin of refusing to end the war.
(2026-10-12). Trump urges Pa. Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican. whyy.org President "I'd love to see him as a Republican," Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Saturday as he returned to Washington from a rally in Tennessee. "He does better as a Republican than he does as a Democrat." | The comments were among the most direct overtures by Trump to woo Fetterman into the GOP, a matter…
(2026-10-12). Summer heat waves, proposed K-12 cell phone ban, Philly dragon boat team, an ominous play and Philly bike cafe. whyy.org The Source episode 12 features stories on how the city of Philadelphia deals with summer heat waves, whether a cell phone ban for K-12 students might be enacted, the trip of a lifetime for a group of dragon boat crew members, a play about the end of the world created by Germantown teenagers and a peek inside the Wissahickon Valley Park's Papertrail Bike Cafe, where you can grab a coffee and sweet treats. | WHYY News staffers Sophia Schmidt, Kenny Cooper, Emily Neil, Peter Crimmins and Kimberly Paynter contributed to this episode, which is hosted by Kenny Cooper.
(2026-10-12). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-12). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-12). Delaware election 2026: Progressives positioned to gain seats in November after ousting incumbent lawmakers. whyy.org 
What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Progressive candidates are poised to win big in The
(2026-10-12). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-10-12). Delaware bans toxic firefighting foam used for fuel fires. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Thousands of residents living near military bases in Delaware drank contaminated tap water for years, unaware they were ingesting toxic PFAS chemicals that are now linked to serious health problems. | Firefighters used foam containing so-called "forever che…
(2026-10-12). 'Past, Present, Future' is an exhibit of contemplation at Grounds for Sculpture in New Jersey. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Visual artist Shantell Martin said every child draws. But for her, as a child, drawing was her outlet. | "It's how I got all the angry stuff, the unknown stuff, the stuff I didn't know where to put," she said. "I could draw it, I could write it, I could pull it on paper." | Martin offers a selection of her drawings in her newly opened exhibition at Grounds for Sculpture in Mercer County, titled "Shantell Martin: Past, Present, Future." They are from a tw…
(2026-10-12). As flooding worsens in the Philly suburbs, water rescues are on the rise. Firefighters are having to adapt — and fast. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? On the night of Sept. 1, 2021, as She and her husband had been assured it occupied a "no flood zone" when they bought the property seven years before. Crooke learned how empty that assurance was when she went downstairs…
(2026-10-12). University of Michigan students defend nurse targeted by Trump administration for aiding immigrant worker. wsws.org Students at the University of Michigan speak in defense of Chloe Freeman, the Ann Arbor registered nurse being prosecuted by the Trump administration for helping an injured immigrant worker escape from Border Patrol agents.
(2026-10-12). Victorian election underscores crisis of Australia's two-party system. wsws.org The election campaign is already marked by mass anger over the soaring cost of living, the degradation of social services and enormous social inequality.
(2026-10-12). Modi government unleashes massive repression to crush protests against purge of India's electoral rolls. wsws.org More than 7,000 and possibly as many 15,000 protesters were detained nationwide in the lead up to and during Saturday's Jantar Mantar protest.
(2026-10-12). UAW election debacle: More than 90 percent of members boycott vote, as apparatus reinstalls Fain. wsws.org More than 90 percent of the United Auto Workers membership boycotted the vote. With the entire apparatus of the union at his disposal, Shawn Fain has been "re-elected" with the votes of 6 percent of the members.
(2026-10-12). With new frigates and naval bases: Germany arms its navy for war against Russia. wsws.org The German government is rapidly advancing the rearmament of the German Navy and preparations for a direct war against Russia.
(2026-10-12). Video: "We must turn the protests in France into a European movement of the working class" wsws.org The German media understand the international dimensions of the French protests. They fear that the same movement will develop in Germany.
(2026-10-12). Which way forward for the mass protests for housing and a general strike in Spain? wsws.org The question is how this movement can fight for its aims, and avoid being dissipated or controlled by Spain's capitalist PSOE-Sumar government.
(2026-10-12). This week in history: October 12-18. wsws.org Protests against US invasion of Afghanistan; Canadian workers strike against wage controls; Pakistani prime minister assassinated; United Opposition renounces factional methods in USSR…
(2026-10-12). Australia: Staff at 3 Brisbane universities hold joint stoppage but union limits demands. wsws.org Amid rising discontent, the National Tertiary Education Union called the event as part of a push to secure new sellout enterprise agreements at Australia's 39 public universities.
(2026-10-12). Promoting unsubstantiated allegations of Russian "shadow war," New York Times agitates for escalation of US-NATO war against Russia. wsws.org The New York Times on Friday published a lengthy article accusing Russia of waging a "shadow war" against the European NATO powers, without substantiating a single one of the attacks it alleges, and argued for escalation ranging from cyberattacks on the Moscow subway to a no-fly zone over Ukraine—a shooting war between NATO and nuclear-armed Russia.
(2026-10-12). Spectacular collapse of Australian AI firm's public float. wsws.org While there have been hasty reassurances that the Firmus debacle does not mean the AI bubble is bursting, there are signs pointing in that direction.
(2026-10-12). Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for optogenetics, a light switch for the brain. wsws.org Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel and Karl Deisseroth turned a light-sensitive protein from algae into a tool for switching brain cells on and off, giving the study of emotion, memory and behavior a causal, material basis. The prize comes as the Trump administration guts the research and health care this science should serve.
(2026-10-12). Hegseth kicks off war-recruiting tour at Texas A&M. wsws.org The secretary of war chose the university to begin his "Send Me" tour appealing for military volunteers on a religious and nationalistic basis.
(2026-10-12). Nexteer workers: No enrollment, no health insurance, and barely a warning. Who benefits? wsws.org We do not only blame the company. The fact the UAW did not ensure that our benefits were automatically rolled over just underscores how completely the union apparatus has betrayed us.
(2026-10-12). First to Arrive, Last to Leave: Stories from Iran's Red Crescent Responders. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC president underscores role of international humanitarian law as foundation for global peace and stability in Audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and President Mattarella in Rome. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). World Mental Health Day: Art and Messages That Reach Beyond Borders. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Germany: ICRC president visits Berlin as part of global effort to build political commitment for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee meeting. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Egypt Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-12). UN and The Hague Confront Impunity for War Crimes. worldbeyondwar.org 
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(2026-10-12). Sunday Science: Star Talk – Inside the Search for Extra Dimensions, With Lara Anderson. portside.org Sunday Science: Star Talk – Inside the Search for Extra Dimensions, With Lara Anderson |
(2026-10-12). Trump's Deadly Invasion of Memphis. portside.org Trump's Deadly Invasion of Memphis |
(2026-10-12). Brazil's Angry Tide and the Struggles Ahead. portside.org Brazil's Angry Tide and the Struggles Ahead |
(2026-10-12). The Making of Israel's Palestinian Mafias. portside.org The Making of Israel's Palestinian Mafias |
(2026-10-12). Senegal: Brutal Crackdown Violates LGBT People's Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Renovated Dakar Railway station inaugurated, May 2026. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | Senegal's intensifying crackdown on LGBT people is violating their rights and causing increasing fear and stigma. Fear of arrest and stigma are causing people to go into hiding, to avoid HIV testing and treatment, and deterring lawyers from representing them. The crackdown on LGBT people calls into question Senegal's compliance with its own laws and international law, as well as the Olympic charter, given it will host the Youth Olympics Games at the end of the month.(Dakar) Senegal's growing crac…
(2026-10-12). UN: Burundi Set to Win Human Rights Council Seat Despite Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York, New York, September 23, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Heather Khalifa…
(2026-10-12). Fiji Times reaffirms commitment to truth, fairness and accountability. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva The Fiji Times has reaffirmed its commitment to serving as the voice of the nation and championing freedom of expression, access to truth and the rights of every Fijian. In his Fiji Day message on Saturday, Fiji Times Pte Limited chairman Kirit Prabhudas Patel said the newspaper was humbled to…
(2026-10-12). Delhi braces for more protests against election chief amid crackdown. aljazeera.com Opposition parties joined by student groups are back on the streets, disrupting New Delhi with flash marches.
(2026-10-12). What do emergency and governor rule in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mean? aljazeera.com Pakistan has taken control of a province governed by Imran Khan's PTI. Here is what the move means and what happens next…
(2026-10-12). Steve Smith breaks Test fielding record as Australia dominate South Africa. aljazeera.com Smith moves to 223 career catches, a record for fielders, as Australia bowl out South Africa for 284 in reply to 390.
(2026-10-12). India opposition plans New Delhi protest to demand election chief resign. aljazeera.com Thousands of security personnel have been deployed before a protest rally calling for the election chief's removal.
(2026-10-12). Alvarez vs M'billi boxing bout to go ahead in Saudi Arabia despite attacks. aljazeera.com Mexican boxer tells Turki Al-Sheikh he 'fears nothing' and will face M'billi in Riyadh on October 31 'no matter what'.
(2026-10-12). India protest live: Opposition marches to Supreme Court over 'vote theft'. aljazeera.com
(2026-10-12). Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks. aljazeera.com US, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand among countries urging citizens to avoid travel to the kingdom.
(2026-10-12). Clashes reported in Yemen as Houthis advance towards Taiz. aljazeera.com Heavy clashes have been reported between Houthi fighters and Yemeni- forces near the strategic southern city of Taiz.
(2026-10-12). Ethiopian troops enter Adigrat in Tigray, near the Eritrean border. aljazeera.com Ethiopian government forces entered Adigrat in northern Tigray after rebel fighters withdrew.
(2026-10-12). North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea. aljazeera.com South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said one of the missiles launched from the Pyongyang area flew more than 900km.
(2026-10-12). At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes. aljazeera.com At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 84 remain missing after a migrant boat capsized.
(2026-10-12). Saudi Arabia says 1 dead, 11 injured in latest attack on Riyadh airport. aljazeera.com Sunday's strike on King Khalid International airport kills a Pakistani national.
(2026-10-12). Bridge washed away by torrent of water in Nepal. aljazeera.com Flash floods along Nepal's Budhi Gandaki River swept away homes and bridges, forcing residents to flee to higher ground.
(2026-10-12). Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction across the US Gulf Coast. aljazeera.com Crews rally for massive cleanup effort in Florida and Alabama as Isaias leaves hundreds of thousands in the dark.
(2026-10-12). Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status. aljazeera.com Felipe VI's first visit to Ceuta and Melilla as king brings Spain's territorial dispute with Morocco back into focus.
(2026-10-12). Sunday 11/15: Hallie McConlogue: How to Save Humanity From AI Extinction. indybay.org
(2026-10-12). Sunday 11/8: Janet Weil: Merging US and Israeli high-tech militaries? No Way! indybay.org
(2026-10-12). Wednesday 10/21: Hyde at 50: A Legacy of Abortion Restriction, Rosie Jimenez & Forced Births for Poor Women. indybay.org Vitual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-10-12). Thursday 10/22: Voting Rights Martyrs: U.S. Civil Rights Legacy & Sacrifice and the Midterm Elections. indybay.org Online via Zoom – join from anywhere | Free and open to the public…
(2026-10-12). Friday 10/30: gay shame new friends meeting. indybay.org 465 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco CA, 94103…
(2026-10-12). Tuesday 10/13: Civic Literacy: Vocabulary for Voting / Alfabetización cívica: vocabulario para votar. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere in California | ESL voting support…
(2026-10-12). Wednesday 10/14: Protest Flock CEO Appearance at "Disrupt TechCrunch" Conference. indybay.org Moscone Center 747 Howard St. San Francisco…
(2026-10-12). Saturday 11/7: Journeys of Promise: From Struggle to Rising Scholars – 3rd Annual Community Art Auction. indybay.org San Jose Clubhouse, 15480 Union Ave., San Jose…
(2026-10-12). Saturday 10/10: Stand With Palestine and the RCNV. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, Ocean Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-12). Monday 10/19: Lessons From Sudan: Black Internationalism & Revolutionary Solidarity. indybay.org Eastside Arts Alliance | 2277 International Boulevard | Oakland, CA 94606…
(2026-10-12). Saturday 10/10: People's Tribunal. indybay.org Seattle and virtual livestream…
(2026-10-12). Saturday 10/17: Seeds for Liberation Film Showing, along with Director Q&A and panel discussion. indybay.org Hybrid Event: In-person at SEIU 521 Union Hall, 517 Mission St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-10-12). Sunday 10/25: "Whose City? Our City!" — Rise Up against Mayor Lurie's Attacks. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco…
(2026-10-12). Saturday 10/10: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Khsara" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cuJK……
(2026-10-12). Friday 10/16: Seeds for Liberation film screening, along with Director Q&A and panel discussion. indybay.org First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto | 1140 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-10-12). Friday 10/16: Swing in Union Sq with Silver Bell Jazz Band. indybay.org Union Square, San Francisco…
(2026-10-12). UPS: STOP Torturing UPS Drivers With Infrared Flock Cameras! indybay.org UPS is torturing drivers with Infrared Flock cameras and spying on drivers and the public. IBT 190 Eric Johnson reports on his fight to protect his health and also the role of UPS and the union.
(2026-10-12). PG&E's Connection to Palantir Exposed and Protested. indybay.org Protest at Hilton Union Square (sort of, 333 O'Farrell) demands PG&E fire Palantir…
(2026-10-12). Iran offers to Mediate between Riyadh and Sanaa even as Houthis hit Airports. juancole.com
(2026-10-12). After the Arab Spring Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Connection to Collective Action. juancole.com Back in 2011, the term "digital rights" was still fairly new. While in the decades prior, open source and hacker communities—as well as a handful of organizations including EFF—had advocated for digital…
(2026-10-12). Confessions of a Former Non-Voter. juancole.com Sandusky, Oh. (Special to Informed Comment) — I am among the many Americans who did not vote in our elections at one time. I believe I was wrong not to do so and I will attempt to convince you current non-voters to change your mind. | And there are many of you. Even among those registered, ten percent do not cast ballots. In the 2024 national elections, fully ten percent of registered voters did not turn out. That is 18 million registered non-voters in a closely fought election decided by two million votes. | When I was quite a bit younger and before I knew much history I had little understanding about the l…
(2026-10-12). Post Office and Election Officials Urge Voters to Mail Ballots Before Deadlines. truthout.org The U.S. Postal Service had enough problems even before President Donald Trump tried to transform the agency into a de facto election regulation hub that would have had the power to reject ballots heading to voters this November. That plan was quashed by the Supreme Court after a tumultuous legal battle. But that hasn't taken the spotlight off…
(2026-10-12). Report says that global warming-enhanced El Niño will result in nearly half a million excess deaths by February. wsws.org Near- and long-term effects of accelerating global warming will devastate the entire planet and cause major population displacements.
(2026-10-12). Sunday 10/25: Turn Outrage Into Action: Immigrants, the Courts and You. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley)…
(2026-10-11). Stranded Solomon Islands ferry passengers adrift at sea brought on shore. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Dozens of people who were stranded on the vessel MV Awka have been rescued, local authorities confirmed on Monday. The Temotu Provincial Government said the search and rescue operation for the vessel was successful and that all 73 passengers and crew who were adrift at sea have been transported to shore. The Solomon…
(2026-10-11). Advanced Technology Will Not Save Us. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Techno-utopianism is an infantile worldview to hold in the year 2026, because it is assumes we live in some kind of children's cartoon show with wild-haired inventors in laboratories lined with beakers and microscopes who cre…