Why Trump didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize — but still has one big chance The US leader has insisted he should have won the prestigious award ‘four or five times’ by now The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
Trump says Chinese airlines could be forced to take longer routes avoiding Russia to reach US airports ‘We’re going to need Chinese airlines to avoid Russian airspace if they want to land in the US,’ says Trump administration The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
Fear and vigilance rise as attacks on houses of worship intensify across the world In Germany, many synagogues have been surrounded by barriers and guarded by heavily armed police The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
This free speech group at Columbia is taking on Trump when the university won’t – and winning The Knight Institute is defending free speech at a school now synonymous with compromising on it The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025
FBI Spied on Republican Lawmakers Using Surveillance Powers Many Supported Senate Judiciary Committee head reveals legislators’ communications were monitored. Reason · Oct 10, 2025
MAGA heavyweights take to cable news and social media to applaud Letitia James charges New York attorney general, who prosecuted Trump Organization in 2022, accused of mortgage fraud The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
UK's Muslim Matchmaking Site's Virgin Bride Offers Exposed: The Disturbing World of Online Faith-Based Exploitation NikkahGram exposed: ads for virgin brides under 35, polygamy pitches & abuse advice. Critics call it exploitative; Online Safety Act scrutiny mounts. International Business Times UK · Oct 10, 2025
US, Finland Strike Deal For 11 New Icebreaker Ships To Counter Russia, China In Arctic: 'We Need These Ships Very Badly' The United States and Finland have reached a deal for the U.S. Coast Guard to acquire up to 11 new icebreaker ships, a step intended to strengthen America's presence and security in the Arctic. Benzinga · Oct 10, 2025
Digested week: Victoria’s non-secret and a star born in form of a koala Plus Dolly Parton, and a vanishingly rare moment to celebrate in a court case related to sexual violence The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025
Burkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from the US Burkina Faso said it has refused a proposal from the Trump administration to accept deportees from the United States The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
US throws Argentina €17bn lifeline as Milei-Trump ties deepen Washington’s rare move to buy pesos and open a massive swap line steadied Argentina’s markets — but set off a political storm. Euronews · Oct 10, 2025
The Latest: Israeli military says ceasefire in Gaza has taken effect The Israeli military says the ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at noon local time The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
Netanyahu praises Trump over hostage release and ceasefire plan Benjamin Netanyahu praised Donald Trump and the Israeli military after Israel’s cabinet met on Thursday (9 October) and confirmed it had approved a hostage release plan around 23:30pm BST. The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
You won’t believe what ‘degrading’ practice the Pope just condemned, I’m doing it right now! This one simple trick could fix journalism, doctors hate it. We Got This Covered · Oct 10, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025 Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado once described Trump as a ‘visionary.’ She just won his coveted Nobel Peace Prize Maria Corina Machado was given the award for promoting democracy in Venezuela and says that the US president is the country’s best chance for regime change
International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025 Israel Begins Gaza Pullback As Thousands Head Home Israeli forces declared a ceasefire and withdrew from some positions in Gaza on Friday, as thousands of displaced Palestinians began to trek home and the families of October 7 hostages awaited news.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025 NATO begins its huge nuclear ‘Steadfast Noon’ exercise next week Bomber aircraft and fighter jets that can carry nuclear warheads are taking part
International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025 Venezuela Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina Machado, forced to live in hiding in what has become a "brutal" state, the Nobel jury said.
Barchart · Oct 10, 2025 S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on U.S. Confidence Data and Fed Speak December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.10% this morning, attempting to end the up-and-down week on a positive note, while investors await the release of the University of Michigan’s preliminary reading on U.S. consumer sentiment and remarks from Federal Reserve officials.
Euronews · Oct 10, 2025 US rare earth stocks surge, European markets see mixed start Shares of US rare earth and critical mineral miners surged on Thursday as China announced further restrictions on its own exports. In Europe, trade was tentative in the opening on Friday.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025 Trump only really wanted to win the Nobel Peace Prize for one reason – and you guessed it: it’s Obama President loses out to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as his dream of surpassing Barack Obama’s achievements continues to elude him
International Business Times UK · Oct 10, 2025 Letitia James Indictment: Is Trump Pulling the Strings Behind the Bank Fraud Case? New York AG Letitia James faces bank fraud charges as questions grow over Donald Trump's possible influence on the indictment.
The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025 After uproar, Pete Hegseth clarifies Qatari air force facility in Idaho is not a foreign base – as it happened Earlier, Pentagon chief shared that location would host ‘contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots’. This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025 Stephen Miller is the most dangerous man in the Trump administration In the White House deputy chief of staff, we see that Maga will not simply end with Trump. We must keep our eyes on Miller
The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025 Who will run against Trump in 2028? Please step forward now – don’t wait A leading Democrat, backed by substantial funding, should enter the 2028 presidential race right now