France: Bardella confirmed as leader of the right in a heated climate The party congress in the city of Joan of Arc was met by Antifa protesters the day after the ‘racist’ attack in Trappes from our correspondent Anais Ginori 25 October 2026
Brazil run-off today: polls show Bolsonaro and Lula neck and neck No rallies yesterday, just processions: the right wing marched in cars past the home of coup leader Jair from our special correspondent Paolo Brera 25 October 2026
War in Iran: news from 25 October. Israel: media reports of a clash between Netanyahu and Zamir over an attack on Iran Trump: “There will be no attack on Iran today”. Netanyahu posts photo of a nuclear bomb over Tel Aviv: “Two years to finish off Iran”. Eisenkot: “Bibi is hysterical; he’s using electoral tactics of lies and scaremongering”. IDF: “Suspect planning an imminent attack was arrested in the West Bank” 25 October 2026
Ukraine–Russia War: news from 25 October. Zelensky confirms: the trilateral meeting with Russia and the US will take place in November Putin: “Blaming us for the unrest is a sign of European leaders’ incompetence”. Four dead and 22 injured in attacks in the Dnipro region. Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukrainian raid on Belgorod 25 October 2026
France, streets in revolt: the protest of 800,000. Tensions in Paris and Lyon Seventy thousand police officers have been mobilised and the use of pre-trial detention has prevented scenes of looting and destruction from our correspondent Anais Ginori 24 October 2026
Ukraine: Starlink back in operation. Rubio: “The war is in the Donbas” Satellite services have been restored following restrictions on Kyiv’s drones. But the US is negotiating with Moscow and cutting back on aid by Gabriella Colarusso 24 October 2026
San Francisco, the city swept up in the AI boom where the middle class cannot make ends meet Rents and house prices are soaring: a two-bedroom flat costs $4,640 a month and a house costs over two million. The City Council is acting: free or discounted childcare even for those earning up to $325,000 a year by Massimo Basile 24 October 2026
Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ in the Alps, where he planned the invasion of the USSR, is ablaze. A suspect has been arrested It is the mountain retreat on the summit of the Obersalzberg, in the Bavarian Alps, used by the Führer as a ceremonial venue for meetings with Nazi leaders and now converted into a tourist attraction. The man believed to have started the fire has been injured and is in hospital by Annachiara Mottola di Amato 24 October 2026
From the streets to the ballot box, students challenge Vučić. Tension mounts in Serbia on the eve of the vote Tomorrow, the country faces an electoral test. For the first time, the former president – now a candidate for prime minister – may, according to the polls, fail to secure an outright majority. And for some, he risks losing by Alessia Candito 24 October 2026
Bolsonaro’s own goal on the eve of the vote: he mocks Lula over his missing finger. The president: “I lost it in a factory when I was 17” “Gives with one hand and takes away with nine fingers” – the reference to his physical disability risks becoming a misstep for Jair’s son. The live response: “If there’s anyone here who knows what it means to work, it’s me” from our special correspondent Paolo Brera 24 October 2026
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake off the coast of Vanuatu: tsunami warning On 17 December 2024, a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake destroyed roads and buildings in Port Vila, the capital 24 October 2026
Keret: “Israelis abroad are returning to vote. A new chapter may begin” The writer described his feelings at this crucial juncture: “If Bibi were re-elected, I might decide to leave my country” from our special correspondent Francesca Caferri 24 October 2026
In the name of the father, the son: how the Pentecostal church in Brazil bows down to Flávio Bolsonaro On the eve of the presidential run-off with Lula, a journey into the religious community that hopes to set the country – plagued by crime, inequality and corruption – on a new path from our special correspondent Paolo Brera 24 October 2026
In Oleshky there is no food, the roads are mined and drones are hunting people: this is how 2,000 civilians have been trapped Aircraft are even targeting women and children: the Russians want to make it impossible for Ukrainians to remain in the annexed territories by Gianluca Di Feo 24 October 2026
In Vance’s hometown, where MAGA’s promises no longer hold sway in Ohio The Rust Belt state once believed in the dream of a new industrial golden age. Now, however, it seems to be turning its back on the Republicans. Even in Middletown, where the US Vice-President was born and which managed to save its old steelworks, the price paid by Americans is too high: pollution … from our special correspondent Paolo Mastrolilli 24 October 2026
Ukraine–Russia War, news. Zakharova: “Meloni should listen to Al Bano on ending sanctions” Kyiv: “Starlink is stable and has resumed operations at a speed of 400 km/h”. “Hidden funding in Alaska behind US-Russia gas talks”. EU: “We will be present at the technical talks for peace in Ukraine” 24 October 2026
War in Iran: news from 24 October. Media: “Dozens of Palestinians arrested in IDF raid in the West Bank” Netanyahu, in the aftermath of the attack in Hebron where two IDF soldiers were killed: “We have a big surprise in store for the PNA”. Five activists detained in the West Bank have returned to Italy. Pezeshkian is set to meet Putin in Moscow next week 24 October 2026
War in Ukraine: humanitarian truce in Oleshky. Melania Trump: “It’s down to me” Aid for the city and an evacuation corridor for residents trapped by the fighting are planned. The ceasefire is to come into force at dawn on Tuesday 27th. Russia and Ukraine confirm by Massimo Basile 23 October 2026
Shocking child pornography allegations against Meghan Markle’s father. The tabloids: “Now we should apologise to her” Sensational revelations about 82-year-old Thomas, which could overturn the story of the man “abandoned by his daughter after she became famous”. The Duchess: “In fact, I’ve known since 2018; I had to protect my children”. The role of her half-brother and The Sun’s mea culpa from our correspondent Antonello Guerrera 23 October 2026
Hebron attack at checkpoint: two IDF soldiers killed. Israel seals off the West Bank Three days before the election, two Palestinians ambushed and subsequently shot dead: “They were from Hamas”. Netanyahu takes a hard line: “A large-scale military operation is now underway” from our special correspondent Fabio Tonacci 23 October 2026