Oil prices fall after Trump announces ‘Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 12
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields ease as Russia-Ukraine energy truce lifts sentiment Eurozone government bond yields eased as lower energy prices and a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announcement improved investor sentiment. German yields declined, while French and Italian bond spreads narrowed. However, markets continued pricing in higher European Central Bank rates, with geopolitical risks and inflation remaining key concerns for investors. The Economic Times · Oct 12
How can a new Security Council boost the EU's defence strategy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot The EU is reviving the idea of a European Security Council as Russia's hybrid attacks continue and reliance on US commitment to NATO remains risky. But how could this look like? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. Euronews · Oct 12
Nearly 70 million kids now have a Trump Account—but parents have to claim it first. Here’s who gets the $1,000 The Treasury auto-enrolled more than 60 million children, and $4.5 billion has flowed in since July. But the government’s seed money goes only to kids born from 2025 through 2028, and the new stock gifts come with strings attached. Fortune · Oct 12
Zelenskyy says ‘increasingly clear’ Russia does not want energy ceasefire after strikes on energy facilities – as it happened Zelenskyy had proposed a 60-day total ceasefire to allow Ukraine to hold presidential elections The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
Trump turns the screws on Kyiv as EU budget talks hit a wall Good morning. It’s Monday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: Europe braces as Trump turns up the heat on Zelenskyy, and Ireland’s EU budget compromise falls dead on arrival. Euronews · Oct 12
Nobel prize for economics awarded to two Americans, Hall and Woodford, for work on New Keynesian models – as it happened The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to Robert Hall and Michael Woodford for developing the “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation” The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
Europe Today: Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears. Euronews · Oct 12
The Gulf has entered a new era of instability. If its leaders think they can rely on old alliances, they are wrong The latest attack by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia may prove to be more calamitous for the region than the world imagines, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
UK PM Andy Burnham Backs Donald Trump's Call for Russia-Ukraine 'Energy Ceasefire' Andy Burnham has backed Donald Trump's call for a sustained Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, although Kyiv and Moscow have not confirmed that an agreement exists. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
Russia targets Ukraine energy facilities despite Trump ceasefire announcement Russia continued to attack multiple power plants in Ukraine on Monday, in spite of claims by US President Donald yesterday stating a so-called “energy ceasefire” had been agreed to. NATO chief said that the military alliance would “block, blunt and break” any Russian attack on its members’ territory. Meanwhile strikes… France 24 · Oct 12
North Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan, Seoul's military says South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency security meeting following the launch to review the country's military readiness. Euronews · Oct 12
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall about $1.50 as Trump says US will buy diesel from Russia Asian shares are mixed and oil prices have fallen about $1.50 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers The Independent UK · Oct 12
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump insists energy ceasefire still holds and lashes out at diesel deal critics Moscow says it is ready to increase diesel output to pre-war levels, but Ukraine's allies say this will only fuel Vladimir Putin's war The Independent UK · Oct 12
Euronews · Oct 12 Oil prices drop as stocks rise after Trump touts 'energy ceasefire' Most stock markets rose early Monday as oil prices fell after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, which offset a fresh wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12 Australian government says online platforms have ‘responsibility’ to block US military execution live stream Federal government urged to prevent Australians from viewing planned broadcast of Fort Hood mass murderer Nidal Hasan’s execution
Euronews · Oct 12 'Energy ceasefire': Confusion in Kyiv, support from allies, silence from Moscow and fresh strikes Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Moscow has not confirmed it. Zelenskyy expressed surprise and reported fresh Russian strikes on Ukrainian power plants, causing outages.
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Oil Price Today (October 12): Crude oil dips to $103 despite simmering Iran war tensions. Here’s why Brent crude futures declined $1.42, or 1.36%, to $103.35 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell $1.42, or 1.60%, to $90.42 a barrel.
The Economic Times · Oct 12 France's far-left presidential candidate cheers Gen Z school protests Jean-Luc Melenchon has celebrated the nationwide high school protests over education issues in France. He has called for lowering the voting age to 16 and ending selective university admissions. Melenchon aims to engage young voters while addressing their grievances with the educational system. His campaign also focuses on lowering the…
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Trump, Rubio weigh firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are contemplating the dismissal of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle. Reports have surfaced alleging her involvement in questionable and possibly illegal conduct while serving in Greece. Rubio's frustration has increased due to the mounting allegations since last month. Key congressional Democrats have…
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12 Ukraine war briefing: Russia attacks multiple power plants after Trump energy ceasefire claim Zelenskyy says Ukrainian skies filled with Russian drones after truce claim, which Moscow has yet to confirm, as six killed in strikes. What we know on day 1,692
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump must cancel remaining television commercials funded by taxpayer money. The ads were challenged as an illegal use of funds for political propaganda, which violates federal law. The judge's restraining order prevents further development or airing of these advertisements during the order's duration.…
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Republican, Democratic US senators say Trump's diesel deal with Russia is illegal A bipartisan group of seven US senators has questioned the legality of President Trump's diesel import deal with Russia. They highlight Congress's ban on Russian energy imports established in 2022 due to the Ukraine conflict. The senators argue that Trump's decision violates this law and failed to communicate with Congress.…
The Economic Times · Oct 12 Saudi airport passenger terminal is struck again, a day after 12 were killed Missile attacks by Houthi rebels have targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, resulting in multiple casualties. The Saudi-led coalition is responding to these escalated attacks as concerns grow over regional stability. Hospitals report injuries and fatalities among both civilians and military personnel from the strikes. Houthi forces have also…
International Business Times UK · Oct 12 Trump Delivers Speech to Rows of Empty Seats Deep in the Heart of His Republican Stronghold, Report Says Photographs showed empty rows behind Donald Trump at his Mobile rally as he urged voters to support Republican candidates ahead of the US midterm elections.