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Clashes hit Turin and Bologna protests as Milan prosecutors detain alleged organiser
Police used water cannon and tear gas in Turin on 24 October, while Milan prosecutors ordered the detention of a 30-year-old researcher suspected of leading the 17 October Movement.
Barcelona unrest: 128 arrested, 72 minors and 14 police injured after unauthorised protest
Mossos d'Esquadra said 128 people were detained after an unauthorised protest called on social media turned violent at Plaça de Catalunya on Saturday, 24 October. Police also reported 23 shops vandalised and 14 officers hurt.
Trappes shooting suspect moved to psychiatric care; tests find cannabis and cocaine
A 39-year-old suspected of killing a 26-year-old man and wounding others in Trappes and La Verrière had his police custody lifted on Sunday, 25 October, for a psychiatric examination.
Storm Boelo lashes Scotland and northern England with gusts up to 82mph
Gusts of up to 82mph hit Tiree as Storm Boelo swept Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with an amber wind warning in force from 9pm on Saturday, 24 October.
Met Police admits 2019 letter on Meghan's father went uninvestigated as Philippines probes laptop
The Metropolitan Police confirmed on Saturday, 24 October, that it received a letter about Thomas Markle in January 2019 and passed it to the Sussexes' office without investigating. Separately, Philippine police are examining a laptop found at his former home in Cebu.
Musk accuses Ukraine of breaching Starlink terms as Kyiv reports restored connection
Elon Musk said on Saturday, 24 October, that the Ukrainian army used Starlink for offensive drone strikes that killed people, a breach he says has since been closed. Kyiv reported that its connection to the network was stable again after a week of speed caps.
Ukrainian drones hit Omsk plant and Ozon hub deep inside Russia
Drones hit a rubber plant whose materials feed missile fuel and an Ozon warehouse in Omsk on Saturday, 24 October, while Perm Krai and Belgorod reported casualties on Sunday.
Musk says Ukraine misused Starlink to kill, as Kyiv reports full speeds restored
SpaceX owner Elon Musk says Ukrainian forces broke Starlink terms by using the service for offensive drone strikes, while Kyiv reports full speeds restored and the US role in the slowdown stays unclear.
At least 12 people hurt, six of them minors, in shooting near Florida A&M stadium
Police said a fight preceded the gunfire, which hit 11 of the 12 people hurt near Florida A&M University's campus in Tallahassee on the evening of 24 October 2026.
Amnesty says 40 killed in Binnari village raid in Nigeria's Taraba State
Gunmen on about 50 motorcycles raided Binnari village in Taraba State on Friday, 23 October. Police first reported 10 bodies, while Amnesty International now puts the death toll at 40.
New York archdiocese agrees to pay over $800 million to about 1,300 clergy abuse survivors
The Archdiocese of New York confirmed on Saturday, 24 October, an agreement with about 1,300 people who say they were sexually abused by clergy. Each is expected to receive at least $250,000, and formal signing is due in early November.
Arson suspected as fire largely destroys Hitler's Kehlsteinhaus, the Eagle's Nest, in Bavaria
Police suspect arson after a fire largely destroyed the Kehlsteinhaus on the Obersalzberg above Berchtesgaden on the evening of 23 October. A 33-year-old man was arrested, and prosecutors say he is mentally ill.
Riot police move in after brawls and looting at Walibi Fright Nights in the Netherlands
Riot police and dog units were called to Walibi Fright Nights in Biddinghuizen on Saturday, 24 October, after groups of young visitors fought and shops and food outlets were looted. Several people were reported injured, and police said on Sunday morning that no arrests had been made.
Shooting near Florida A&M campus in Tallahassee injures 12, six of them minors
Gunfire broke out on Perry Street near Florida A&M in Tallahassee on Saturday evening, 24 October. Police said six of the 12 injured are minors and that the trouble began as a dispute between two or three people.
Yellow fog warnings hit Bucharest and visibility drops on A0, A2 and A3 motorways
Meteorologists issued yellow fog warnings on Saturday evening, 24 October, and updated them through Sunday morning. Infotrafic reported visibility of 50 to 100 metres in places on the A0, A2 and A3 motorways around Bucharest.
Iran vows to keep US warships out of the Persian Gulf as Washington cuts embassy staff
Iran's armed forces say they will not let US warships enter the Persian Gulf, while a US intelligence memo warns that Iranian plots against American officials have reached an advanced stage.
Italy approves 175.2 million euro aid as truckers' blockades persist in the south
Italy's cabinet approved a decree-law on 22 October worth 175.2 million euros for hauliers, farmers and fishers, while truck blockades and fuel and food shortages continued in parts of the south.
Man with airsoft weapon and grenade asks police officer to shoot him in Alba Iulia
A 43-year-old man entered the access-control area of the Alba Iulia Municipal Police headquarters on Saturday evening, 24 October 2026, and asked an on-duty officer to shoot him. Police restrained him inside the building, no one was injured, and a prosecutor ordered him held for 24 hours.
Milan deploys 500 paratroopers and drones after youth riots and mass arrests
Justice minister Carlo Nordio wants more juvenile prison capacity after mass arrests of minors, while 500 paratroopers prepare to patrol Milan from Saturday, 24 October.
EA closes BioWare and cancels Mass Effect as a leaked trailer for Mass Effect: Universe surfaces
Electronic Arts has closed BioWare and cancelled its next Mass Effect game, with more than 400 people losing their jobs. A leaked trailer for the cancelled project, titled Mass Effect: Universe, has since been verified as authentic.
Two crew killed after French Mirage 2000D fighter crashes near Nancy
Prosecutors in Metz confirmed on Thursday, 22 October, that both crew members died when the jet came down in a wooded area in Meurthe-et-Moselle on the night of 20 October. DNA analysis is still needed for formal identification.
Harry says he wants to reconcile, but William is reportedly unwilling to engage
The Duke of Sussex told GQ that he wants to settle his differences with King Charles and Prince William. A source close to the Prince of Wales told the Daily Mirror that William cannot imagine repairing the relationship.
Storm Luise injures two in Nastätten, snarls German rail as storm Manja approaches
A gust toppled a scaffold near an October market in Nastätten on Friday, 23 October, while fallen trees and damaged overhead lines disrupted rail services across the west and southwest.
Albanian police clash with protesters for eighth day as Rama rejects dialogue calls
Police used tear gas and water cannons in Tirana on Tuesday, 20 October, as student-led demonstrations against Prime Minister Edi Rama's government continued. Authorities said 310 people were injured in the first seven days, most of them police officers.
Ukraine says a heavy drone evacuated a wounded soldier from a mined front line
Ukrainian forces say a six-rotor hexacopter lifted a soldier stranded for about 500 days out of a mined zone near Kupiansk. The flight lasted about one hour and 15 minutes.
Policewoman charged over warning to Zoo Łączna owner before animal raid
Prosecutors in Świdnica say the officer warned the zoo's owner about a planned police action. She has admitted the charge and been suspended, days after the zoo's legal representative resigned over unclear authority.
Retired Woking decorator's Pokémon cards fetch £1.56 million at Surrey auction
A Pokémon card collection kept in a Woking attic for 15 years sold for £1.56 million at Ewbank's in Surrey on 21 October. The auction house says it is the most valuable trading card auction ever held in the UK.
Former MEP and Bulgarian taekwondo chief Slavi Binev shot dead in Sofia home
Three men were detained on a highway outside Sofia after Slavi Binev, 60, was found shot dead at his home on 24 October, police said. Two of the suspects held Turkish citizenship.
Animal keeper injured by Persian panther at Beekse Bergen safari park
A keeper was attacked by a Persian panther during the morning round at Beekse Bergen on 24 October 2026 and flown to hospital, reported to be in critical condition. Labour Inspectorate investigators are checking whether the safety protocol was followed.
Bukangi, the shark that captivated Busan, swims back into canal after rescue
Officials guided the dusky shark out of a Busan canal on Wednesday, 21 October, but it swam back in overnight after going under a net.