L’opération du pape révèle un cancer au poumon

Léon XIV à son arrivée, le 13 octobre, à l’hôpital Gemelli, à Rome, avant son intervention médicale. Andrea Cambieri, directeur sanitaire de l’hôpital, le précède. Simone Risoluti / Vatican Media via REUTERS
LE FIGARO : RÉCIT - Léon XIV a dû subir une ablation du lobe inférieur du poumon droit suite à la découverte d’un « adénocarcinome pulmonaire ».

L’opération chirurgicale subie mardi après midi par Léon XIV à l’hôpital Gemelli s’est révélée plus grave que prévue. Un communiqué du Vatican publié dans la soirée a indiqué que l’équipe médicale sous la conduite du professeur Stefano Margaritora a mis à jour la présence d’un « adénocarcinome pulmonaire » qui est une forme du cancer du poumon.

« Afin de rendre l’intervention radicale, le lobe inférieur du poumon droit a été retiré », a précisé le Vatican dans un communiqué signé par les médecins, ajoutant que l’opération « a confirmé le diagnostic d’un adénocarcinome pulmonaire, comme suspecté par les examens préopératoires ».

«  Le Saint-Père est resté au bloc opératoire environ 3 heures, la durée de l’intervention ayant été d’environ 90 minutes », poursuivent-ils, répétant que l’opération s’est «  bien déroulée », sans «  complications ». «  Après l’intervention, le Pape s’est réveillé normalement et, après une courte période d’observation, il est retourné dans sa chambre » de l’hôpital Gemelli, complètent-ils. » | Par Jean-Marie Guénois | Publié : mardi 13 octobre 2026. Mis à jour : mercredi 14 2026

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Königin Silvia im Interview: So denkt sie über KI und die Zukunft von Kindern | RTL Nachtjournal

50 Jahre als Königin von Schweden: Königin Silvia blickt auf ein halbes Jahrhundert im schwedischen Königshaus zurück. Im exklusiven Interview mit RTL-Moderator Wolfram Kons spricht sie über ihre Ehe mit König Carl Gustaf, ihre Familie und die Herausforderungen, vor denen Kinder und Jugendliche heute stehen.

Besonders die Digitalisierung und Künstliche Intelligenz beschäftigen die Königin. Sie erklärt, warum es aus ihrer Sicht schwieriger geworden ist, Kinder zu unterstützen, und weshalb Erwachsene ihnen mehr zuhören sollten. Auch über den Einsatz von KI spricht sie offen: Die Technologie findet sie spannend, aber auch ein bisschen unheimlich.

Außerdem verrät die gebürtige Heidelbergerin, wie sie auf die aktuelle Situation in Deutschland blickt, was sie an ihrem Mann besonders schätzt und warum sie stolz auf Kronprinzessin Victoria ist. Und sie erzählt, wie sie einen ganz normalen Tag ohne königliche Verpflichtungen verbringen würde. Mehr dazu erfahrt ihr im Video!

The Dark Truth behind Your Cheap Cigarettes - Behind the Investigation | BBC News

Oct 13, 2026 | One in every six cigarettes smoked in the UK is counterfeit. In this episode of BBC News Behind the Investigation, Melanie Stewart-Smith talks to File on 4 Investigates reporter Jane Deith about how the team uncovered the global criminal networks flooding Britain with fake cigarettes, and the human cost behind every cheap pack.

Jane explains how the team traced the supply chain from secret factories in Belgium to corner shops, minimarts and cash and carries across the UK.

We also look at why gangs are moving from drugs to fake cigarettes.

A former senior Europol official says they now make as much money as they do from drugs, with far lower prison sentences if they're caught.

The profits are being used to fund weapons, people smuggling and even terrorism. Do people really know what they're funding when they buy cheap cigarettes?


Is there any wonder that there are so many counterfeit cigarettes being sold when the cost of genuine cigarettes is so high because of taxes? The government will never be able to put a stop to this whilst they insist on hiking the price of legit cigarettes all the time. This isn't rocket science. Burst the bubble by substantially lowering the price of legal cigarettes. This will go a long way to solve the problem. — © Mark Alexander

Polen 39. Wie deutsche Soldaten zu Mördern wurden | Doku HD Reupload | ARTE

Oct 13, 2026 | Bereits im Polenfeldzug 1939 eröffnet die Wehrmacht einen Vernichtungskrieg – auch gegen die Zivilbevölkerung. Die Dokumentation geht der Frage nach, wie in kürzester Zeit aus "ganz gewöhnlichen Männern" Kriegsverbrecher werden konnten – und warum einige Wenige sich dem mörderischen Geschehen doch widersetzt haben.

Der Zweite Weltkrieg ist nur wenige Stunden alt, da werden bereits die ersten Verbrechen verübt: „Ganz normale“ deutsche Soldaten brennen polnische Dörfer nieder und ermorden Zivilisten. Die Bilanz des Polenfeldzugs: Über 15.000 Zivilisten werden im September und Oktober 1939 von SS und Wehrmacht getötet. Es ist der „Auftakt zum Vernichtungskrieg“, wie der Historiker Jochen Böhler schreibt. Die Wehrmacht führt von Anfang an einen verbrecherischen Krieg – doch warum ist das so?

Dieser Frage geht die Dokumentation auf den Spuren von drei Akteuren des Polenfeldzuges nach: Der Frontsoldat Walter K., der Reservist Wilm H. sowie der SS-Mann Erich E. haben Tagebücher und Briefe hinterlassen, in denen sie ihre Erfahrungen und Motive schildern. Wie unter einem Brennglas geben diese drei Geschichten Einblick in das Denken und Handeln deutscher Soldaten von damals. Daneben hat auch die berühmte Regisseurin Leni Riefenstahl einen Auftritt, die im September 1939 Augenzeugin eines Massakers in Polen wurde. Die Dokumentation schildert die Kämpfe an der Front, geht auf die Mord-Aktionen der SS ein, erzählt aber auch von den Gesten der Menschlichkeit, die es bei Soldaten wie Wilm H. gegeben hat. Doch auch sie können nicht darüber hinwegtäuschen, dass der Feldzug nur einem Ziel dient: Die „lebendige Kraft“ des polnischen Staates soll zerstört werden, wie Adolf Hitler in einem Treffen mit der Wehrmachtsführung im August 1939 erklärte.

Im Stil einer modernen Graphic Novel erzählt der Film von den Wegmarken des Polenfeldzugs und zeigt, was die Akteure auf deutscher Seite damals angetrieben hat. Erklärgrafiken und Landkarten stellen Zusammenhänge her, Archivfilme beleuchten die Hintergründe, ein interdisziplinäres Forscherteam – Historiker, Soziologen, Psychologen aus Deutschland und Polen – analysiert, wie die Wehrmacht bereits im Polenfeldzug ihr Gewissen verloren hat.

Dokumentation von Alexander Hogh und Jean-Christoph Caron (D 2019, 52 Min)
Video auf YouTube verfügbar bis 31/08/2027

There Are 3 Weeks Until MAGA's Reckoning | Steve Schmidt

Oct 13, 2026 | Katie Zacharia has made her White House debut as Donald Trump’s press secretary. With 21 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down why she is less credible than "Baghdad Bob," and why no lie she tells can stop the blue wave.

Yet another blonde-haired bimbo on Trump’s team! 😊 — © Mark Alexander

Trump’s ‘Sickening’ Putin Deal Suggests ‘Something Else Is Going On’ | Sean Bell

Oct 11, 2026 | Retired Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell joins The Trump Report to analyse Donald Trump’s controversial diesel deal with Vladimir Putin, warning that the president is acting like a “drowning man grasping at straws” as his Iran war unravels and the midterms approach.

Little Things

Oct 13, 2026 | JD Vance says this isn’t the time to “gripe about all the little things" like gas, groceries, rent, your mortgage.

The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy depends on it.

‘Major Miscalculation’ - Have the Saudis Realised They Can’t Beat the Houthis?

Oct 13, 2026 | A dramatic escalation in Yemen has plunged the Middle East into a fresh geopolitical crisis, after a series of deadly Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia’s airports and oil and gas infrastructure.

The long running civil war is one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. But why are the Houthis at war with Saudi Arabia? And how does it fit into the wider Middle East conflicts?

In this episode of The Fourcast, Krishnan Guru-Murthy is joined by Middle East Eye Editor-in-Chief David Hearst and investigative journalist Iona Craig, who examine the catastrophic humanitarian emergency facing over 22 million Yemenis, the formation of rival regional alliances, and whether Saudi Arabia can ever achieve a decisive victory in Yemen.



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Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as Ambassador to Greece

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Ms. Guilfoyle was asked to quit by the White House after a string of damaging reports, including that she had asked a Republican donor to pay off a credit card.

Screenshot taken from this NYT article. | Kimberly Guilfoyle in Athens in December. On Tuesday, she wrote that she planned to “vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity.” Credit: Byron Smith for The New York Times
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as the U.S. ambassador to Greece on Tuesday after the White House asked her to do so following a string of damaging reports, including that she had asked a Republican donor to pay off her credit card.

In response to a question from a reporter about Ms. Guilfoyle’s status, President Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, said: “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”

Mr. Trump said Tuesday that Ms. Guilfoyle “was doing a good job” but that he “didn’t like what I read.” The president also downplayed his connection to Ms. Guilfoyle, who was once engaged to his oldest son, Donald Trump Jr.

“She wasn’t a member of my family,” he told reporters before leaving the White House for Alaska. “She, I guess, dated my son a long time ago.” » | Tyler Pager | Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Paris' Oldest Food Market Destroyed by Fire, Locals Heartbroken

Oct 13, 2026| Paris residents and visitors are mourning the loss of the city's oldest covered food market after a fire broke out on Monday, October 12.

Established in 1615 during the reign of Louis XIII, the historic market in the Marais district was a beloved neighbourhood landmark. Locals described the damage as heartbreaking and expressed fears that reopening could take years.

The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Houthis: 'The Saudis Did Not Listen to Our Warnings'

Oct 12, 2026 | A deadly Houthi attack has left Saudi Arabia weighing its response.

Sky's Yalda Hakim spoke to senior Houthi spokesperson Mohammed Al Bukhaiti who said that "the Saudis had not listened to their warnings".

Donald Trump Can't Avoid What's Coming | Steve Schmidt

Oct 12, 2026 | Donald Trump told Ukraine to get a new president. With 22 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down how Trump sold out Ukraine and why it won’t stop his reckoning.

Why do dumb American blonde-haired bimbos always sound so loud, brash, harsh, and raucous? Are they cloned over there across the Pond, or what? — © Mark Alexander

My Visit to the Middle East: Four Takeaways

This is what Senator Chris Murphy has to say on the Middle East in general and on the war in the Gulf more specifically.

Trump-Partei in Not: Mit hunderten Millionen will Elon Musk die US-Republikaner vor dem Wahldebakel retten

TAGESSPIEGEL: Trumps Republikanern droht bei den Zwischenwahlen ein Debakel. Der reichste Mann der Welt will das verhindern – und pumpt massig Geld in den Wahlkampf.

Elon Musk hat seit Anfang Juli rund 250 Millionen Euro an republikanische Wahlkampforganisationen überwiesen. Das berichtet die „New York Times“. Damit ist Musk der mit Abstand größte bislang bekannte Geldgeber im laufenden US-Zwischenwahlkampf. Zusätzlich soll Musk Geld an Organisationen gegeben haben, die ihre Spender nicht offenlegen müssen. Die öffentlich bekannten Beträge bilden demnach nicht die gesamte Summe ab.

Die Ausgaben verschaffen den Republikanern einen erheblichen finanziellen Vorteil, etwa für die Schaltung von Wahlwerbung. Einen Milliardär, der für die Demokraten annähernd so viel Geld ausgibt wie Musk, gibt es derzeit nicht. » | Von Jean Mikhail | Montag, 12. Oktober 2026

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Inside Ancient Persepolis 🏛️ The Glory of the Persian Empire!

Step inside Ancient Persepolis, the magnificent royal city of the Persian Empire! 🏛️

Founded by King Darius I over 2,500 years ago, Persepolis became a symbol of Persian power, breath-taking architecture, and royal grandeur. Explore its towering columns, majestic palaces, and incredible history in this cinematic journey through ancient Persia.

Click here to discover the wonders of the ancient world.

Un haut responsable houthi promet une réponse « rapide et douloureuse » en cas d’intervention américaine

Cette image provient de cet article du Figaro. | Les forces armées houthistes du Yémen patrouillent à Sanaa, le 12 septembre 2026. MOHAMMED HUWAIS / AFP
LE FIGARO : Alors que la perspective d’une action militaire américaine se précise, un responsable houthi a prévenu que les rebelles yéménites ne resteraient pas passifs. Leur riposte, a-t-il assuré, serait « rapide et douloureuse ».

Un haut responsable houthi a averti lundi les États-Unis qu'ils s'exposeraient à une « riposte rapide et douloureuse » en cas d'intervention dans la guerre opposant les combattants pro-iraniens aux forces yéménites et à leur allié saoudien. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 12 octobre 2026

'They Seem Unstoppable': Houthi Strikes in Saudi Arabia

Oct 12, 2026 | “On the one hand, you're looking at your screens with Kalashnikov toting guys in skirts and flip flops, and on the other, they're launching precision attacks on Saudi infrastructure.”

Houthi rebels launched back-to-back missile strikes on Saudi Arabian airports, prompting UK travel warnings, with their “significant military might, they seem pretty unstoppable”, says president of Girton College at Cambridge University, Dr Elisabeth Kendall.

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Waleed Asadi: The Sweetest Levantine Tradition: Ma’amoul | معمول

Oct 12, 2026 | There are few traditions as sweet as making ma'amoul for the holidays. Across the Levant, these delicate semolina cookies filled with dates or nuts have been bringing families together for generations. Whether it's Eid or Easter, ma'amoul has a special place in our celebrations, and I think what makes them so meaningful is everything that surrounds them. The time spent making them together, the memories they carry, and the joy of sharing them with the people we love. This week, I'm sharing my recipe for one of the sweetest traditions in the Levant.

Click here for the full recipe.

Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.

Should the UK Rejoin the European Union? | BBC Politics Live

October 12. 2026 | The Guardian's Rafael Behr has argued that the choice the UK has is to get closer to Europe or to become "substantially less attractive to investment".

Responding on the BBC's Politics Live, the founder of Britain Unbound, Steve Wright, said: "We have the opportunity to do whatever we want; it is our rulebook now."

Labour MP Anneliese Dodds and Conservative MP Lewis Cocking also joined presenter Vicki Young to discuss the topic.

What Former MI6 Chief Sir John Scarlett Thinks Putin Will Do Next

Oct 2, 2026 | As Russia steps up sabotage, interference and intimidation across Europe, how far is Vladimir Putin prepared to go?

Former MI6 chief Sir John Scarlett joins Tom and Patrick to explain what Putin wants in Ukraine, whether Russia could escalate into a direct confrontation with NATO, and why intelligence back channels may be crucial to preventing escalation.

Dr Bandy Lee Assesses Trump's Plan to Subvert the Midterm Elections

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This Will Be the ‘Biggest Mistake’ of Trump’s Administration| Hamish de Bretton-Gordon

Oct 12, 2026 | Former British Army Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's controversial Russian diesel deal, threats to cut military support for Ukraine, his “bonkers” ceasefire claims, growing Republican backlash, escalating tensions in the Middle East and questions over US casualties in the Iran war.

Second Houthi Strike on Riyadh Airport in Two Days | BBC News

Oct 12, 2026 | One person has been killed and 11 injured in a second strike on the international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, officials have said.

A Saudi military spokesman said a projectile had hit King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, causing a fire in a passenger hall. Saudi

Arabia's civil aviation authority said in a statement that one person, a Pakistani resident, had been killed in the attack. It comes a day after a strike on the same airport killed 13 people and injured 308 others.

The Houthis in Yemen said they were behind them and warned airlines and passengers against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace.

Russia's Brexit Meddling Proven

Oct 12, 2026 | Russia DID interfere in the 2016 EU referendum, according to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Adrian Goldberg hears from Byline Times editor Peter Jukes who has been making this case for the best part of a decade.

Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White.

Hat sich der Islam über Eroberungen verbreitet? | Stimmt es, dass ...? | ARTE

Oct 11, 2026 | Der Islam wird oft als Religion dargestellt, die sich vor allem durch Eroberungen verbreitet habe. Tatsächlich entstanden große islamische Reiche durch militärische Expansion. Doch die Verbreitung der Religion verlief oft ganz anders: über Handel, Migration und kulturellen Austausch. Warum hält sich das Bild vom Islam als „Religion des Schwertes“ bis heute?

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What Now for Saudi Arabia after Deadliest Attack since Start of Iran War | DW News

Oct 11, 2026 | A deadly strike on King Khalid International Airport has left at least 12 dead, over 300 wounded, and airlines scrambling to avoid Saudi airspace. With Houthi rebels now targeting commercial aviation hubs, Riyadh’s reputation for security and multi-billion-dollar economic ambitions face an unprecedented test. How will this impact Saudi Arabia’s image as a stable destination for business and international events, and how will the kingdom respond? DW's Alex Forrest Whiting speaks to journalist and Middle East analyst Gordon Robison

Après le revirement prorusse de Donald Trump, l’Europe face à ses responsabilités

Cette image provient de cet article du Figaro. | Donald Trump et le président ukrainien, Volodymyr Zelensky, posent avec des dirigeants européens à l’issue d’une réunion dans le Bureau ovale de la Maison-Blanche, le 18 août 2025. WIN MCNAMEE / Getty Images via AFP
LE FIGARO : ANALYSE - La nouvelle volte-face américaine ne permettra vraisemblablement pas de mettre fin à la guerre. Mais elle pose de nouveaux défis à l’Ukraine et à ses partenaires.

Chassez le naturel, il revient au galop. Pour la troisième fois depuis l’invasion, après l’humiliation du Bureau ovale en 2025, puis la tentative quelques mois plus tard d’imposer, à Anchorage, avec Vladimir Poutine, une mauvaise paix à l’Ukraine, Donald Trump s’allie avec l’agresseur pour sacrifier la victime sur l’autel de ses intérêts économiques à court terme. Et Vladimir Poutine, maître espion qui a fait de la manipulation l’une de ses spécialités, utilise l’inconstance et la superficialité stratégique du président américain pour tenter d’obtenir par la diplomatie ce qu’il ne peut arracher sur le terrain, où ses troupes tombent sans réussir à avancer. Il utilise la faiblesse de Donald Trump, qui voit s’approcher les élections de mi-mandat avec un prix à la pompe trop élevé pour lui assurer une victoire, afin de gagner du temps.

Cette nouvelle « trahison » prouve encore que Donald Trump a davantage d’empathie, de respect et d’intérêts communs avec l’autocrate russe, dont les mains sont rouges du sang ukrainien, qu’avec Volodymyr Zelensky, le président d’un pays attaqué pour avoir choisi le camp de la démocratie et de la liberté. Mais si l’on met de côté la morale, les principes démocratiques et le droit international, dont Donald Trump n’a cure, l’accord d’exportation de diesel entre les États-Unis et la Russie risque fort d’être un leurre. Pas seulement parce que certains experts doutent de la capacité de la Russie, dont les raffineries sont mises sous pression par les frappes ukrainiennes, à apporter le répit électoral dont Trump a besoin. Mais surtout parce que, comme le dit un responsable ukrainien, « il ne mettra pas fin à la guerre, car, même à terre, les Ukrainiens résisteront ». » | Par Isabelle Lasserre | dimanche 11 octobre 2026

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‘Livestream Somebody’s Death?’ Abdul El-Sayed Rips into Pentagon Plan

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticizes the Pentagon over its reported plan to livestream the execution of the convicted Fort Hood shooter. Calling the idea “kind of machismo,” El-Sayed questions the decision to broadcast a person’s death, saying it “says a lot about who you are.” His remarks raise questions about the purpose, ethics and public messaging behind a potential execution livestream. Watch El-Sayed’s response and his criticism of the Pentagon’s approach to capital punishment and public accountability.

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« Toute mesure de désescalade doit être réciproque » : Volodymyr Zelensky répond à Donald Trump sur les frappes sur les raffineries russes

LE FIGARO : Le président ukrainien assure que son pays sera « prêt à cesser ses frappes contre les raffineries de pétrole russes si la Russie cesse de frapper (ses) infrastructures énergétiques ».

L'Ukraine serait prête à cesser ses frappes contre les raffineries de pétrole russes si Moscou mettait fin à ses attaques contre ses infrastructures énergétiques, a déclaré dimanche le président Volodymyr Zelensky, cible de vives critiques de la part de Donald Trump. « L'Ukraine sera prête à cesser ses frappes contre les raffineries de pétrole russes si la Russie cesse de frapper nos infrastructures énergétiques. Toute mesure de désescalade doit être réciproque et assortie de garanties concrètes », a écrit Volodymyr Zelensky dans une publication sur X.

Donald Trump a critiqué samedi les frappes de Kiev sur les raffineries russes et estimé que l’Ukraine devrait « se doter d’un nouveau président », des propos acerbes tenus au lendemain de l’annonce surprise d’un accord entre Washington et Moscou pour l’achat massif de diesel russe assorti d’un assouplissement des sanctions américaines pesant sur la Russie. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | dimanche 11 octobre 2026

Andy Burnham Says It Is Clear Russia Interfered in Brexit Referendum

THE GUARDIAN: PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddled

Screenshot taken from this Guardian article. | Andy Burnham: ‘We haven’t informed people sufficiently about the extent to which people are seeking to disrupt the political process from overseas.’ Photograph: Christopher Furlong/AFP/Getty Images
Andy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street.

Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had.

Speaking on the podcast The Rest is Politics, Burnham said: “I asked the question coming to Downing Street: well, was there interference in the 2016 referendum from Russia? I’ve had the clear answer that yes, there was.”

His comments mark a significant departure from the position taken by past Conservative governments, which insisted there was no evidence of successful interference by Russia in the hugely consequential referendum vote.

Burnham did not disclose who had given him the assessment, what evidence it was based on or whether any interference had affected the result of the vote.

A report by parliament’s intelligence and security committee in 2020 criticised the government and intelligence agencies for failing to properly investigate potential Russian interference in the referendum. » | Aletha Adu Political correspondent | Sunday, October 11, 2026

At last! A prime minister willing and courageous enough to tell us the truth! It was as clear as crystal to the wide-awake that Russia was behind that ridiculous Brexit referendum. What must be done now is simple: Brexit must be reversed. ASAP — © Mark Alexander

Trump Announces Partial Ceasefire in Ukraine War as Zelenskyy Says Deal Is ‘News to Me’

THE GUARDIAN: Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure

Screenshot taken from this Guardian article. | Volodymyr Zelenskyy said if Putin agreed to the energy ceasefire then Ukraine would do the same. Photograph: Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters
Donald Trump has announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, apparently without consulting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the deal to stop long-range attacks was “news to me”.

In a social media post, the US president claimed the two sides had reached an agreement. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” he wrote on Truth Social.

He offered no further details. Zelenskyy said he was surprised by the announcement but would agree to it if Vladimir Putin did the same. “If President Trump negotiated it with Putin – please tell us when the ceasefire begins. We are ready and we will accept it,” the Ukrainian president told the Axios website.

Earlier, Zelenskyy rebuffed Trump’s demand made on Saturday that Kyiv stop bombing Russian oil refineries. Zelenskyy said Moscow had to first halt its own “brutal” attacks on his country’s energy infrastructure.

Any deal to end long-range drone strikes by Ukraine on targets inside Russia would have to be “reciprocal”, he said. It should be backed by “real guarantees” – meaning punitive measures against Moscow from Ukraine’s allies, including the US. » | Luke Harding | Sunday, October 11, 2026

Has there ever been a president as ridiculous as this before, one who changes sides in the middle of a war, and one who makes up his own reality? — © Mark Alexander

'USA Has Lost Its Moral Compass': Trump-Putin Deal Could Lead to a Third World War | Tobias Ellwood

Oct 11, 2026 | “This is what uncontrolled escalation looks like.”

Trump’s diesel deal with Putin is a move sought "out of desperation" and the "USA has lost its moral compass" by trading long-term security for "short-term gains", says former Conservative defence minister, Tobias Ellwood.


Trump must surely be one of Vladimir Putin’s assets. The Kremlin and Putin must surely have kompromat on him. Add to this Trump’s insatiable greed—he and his unsavoury family want to profit from any number of possible deals with Russia—deals as yet unknown, and add into the mix Putin’s ruthlessness, and the West has what must surely be described as a treasonous scenario on its hands. Trump is betraying America’s allies and the West. Clearly, Putin is the puppeteer; Trump, the puppet. Put another way, Putin is the marionettist; Trump, the marionette. It’s all now becoming as clear as the noses on our faces. — © Mark Alexander

Anschlag gegen Tusk und Verteidigungsminister geplant? Polen ruft Sicherheitsbehörden zusammen

BERLINER ZEITUNG: Polens Polizei hat Hinweise auf einen möglichen Anschlag auf zwei Regierungsmitglieder erhalten. Sicherheitsbehörden sollen die Angaben prüfen, eine Krisensitzung findet statt.

Dieses Bild stammt aus diesem Artikel. | Polens Ministerpräsident Donald Tusk. Polnische Behörden prüfen Hinweise auf einen möglichen Anschlag auf ihn und Verteidigungsminister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. | © Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform/imago
Die polnische Polizei hat Informationen über einen möglichen Anschlag auf Ministerpräsident Donald Tusk und Verteidigungsminister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz erhalten. Das teilte die Sprecherin des Innenministeriums, Karolina Gałecka, am Sonntag auf X mit. Innenminister Marcin Kierwiński und der für die Geheimdienste zuständige Minister Tomasz Siemoniak hätten daraufhin Maßnahmen angeordnet.

Welche Informationen bei der Polizei eingingen und wie konkret die mögliche Bedrohung ist, wurde zunächst nicht bekannt. Die bisher veröffentlichten Angaben belegen keinen bereits unternommenen Anschlagsversuch. Auch zu möglichen Verdächtigen oder Vorbereitungen für eine Tat machten die Behörden zunächst keine Angaben.

Nach Informationen des polnischen Nachrichtenportals Wirtualna Polska werden die Hinweise innerhalb der Regierung ernst genommen. Das Portal beruft sich auf nicht namentlich genannte Regierungskreise, die die Wahrscheinlichkeit eines Anschlags als erheblich eingeschätzt hätten. Woraus sich diese Einschätzung ergibt, blieb offen. Die Behörden bestätigten sie zunächst nicht öffentlich. » | Sophie Barkey | Sonntag 11. Oktober 2026

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En Pologne, le chef du gouvernement Donald Tusk et le ministre de l’Intérieur visés par une « possible tentative d’assassinat » : Une réunion d’urgence a lieu ce dimanche au Centre antiterroriste de Varsovie, après les menaces à l’encontre des membres du gouvernement. »

Le pape Léon XIV annonce qu’il va être opéré d’un nodule pulmonaire

LE FIGARO : Le souverain pontife a indiqué dimanche aux fidèles que ses médecins ont détecté un nodule pulmonaire « à un stade très précoce » et qu’il devra être opéré prochainement.

Ce dimanche 11 octobre, le pape Léon XIV a annoncé à l’issue de l’Angelus sur la place Saint-Pierre qu’il devra subir une opération chirurgicale dans les prochains jours, en raison d’un nodule au poumon détecté « à un stade très précoce ».

« Chers amis, récemment, lors de certains examens de contrôle, les médecins ont découvert un nodule localisé sur mon poumon. Il a été détecté à un stade très précoce et est bien circonscrit. Les médecins estiment qu’une intervention est souhaitable ; c’est pourquoi, suivant leur avis, j’ai décidé de me faire opérer pour qu’il soit retiré. L’intervention est déjà programmée dans les prochains jours. Je vous remercie de votre proximité spirituelle et me confie à vos prières », a-t-il déclaré depuis la fenêtre de ses appartements, à l’issue de la traditionnelle prière dominicale de l’Angelus que le pape a coutume de réciter avec les fidèles rassemblés sur la place Saint-Pierre du Vatican. » | Par Paul Sugy | dimanche 11 octobre 2026

At Least 12 Killed in Houthi Attack on Saudi Airport

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Iran-backed Houthi militia launched a deadly attack on an international airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital on Saturday that Saudi officials said killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300 others. | Julie Yoon | Saturday, October 11, 2026

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Trump May Join Saudi War after Houthi Strike Kills 12

THE TELEGRAPH: US citizen among dead in attack on Riyadh airport in deadliest assault on Gulf Arab country since Iran war began

Donald Trump is considering joining Saudi strikes on the Houthis after a missile attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people, including a US national.

The Houthi strike, the deadliest attack in a Gulf Arab country since the US began its war with Iran, hit a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport on Saturday.

Riyadh’s civil aviation authority confirmed that an American was among those killed in the strike and that 309 others were injured. Four Saudis, two Bangladeshis and one person each from Palestine, Jordan, Sudan, Syria and Egypt were also killed in the attack. Operations at the airport have been suspended.

The Saudi-led military coalition blamed the Houthis for the attack, which they called a “war crime,” and vowed to respond. It was the deadliest attack in the kingdom since May 2015.

The Houthis said the group had “shut down” the airport in a post on X, and threatened to carry out more strikes on Saudi Arabia. » | Emily Smith | Foreign Breaking News Reporter | Published: Saturday, October 10, 2026. Updated: Sunday, 11 October 2026

World War III is progressing nicely! Just as one would expect. — © Mark Alexander

Announcement

MARK ALEXANDER: My blog/vlog has been hacked for a third time in the last ten days. It was hacked before a week last night going into Sunday. Then again after that.

I awoke this morning to find that it had been hacked yet again! There’s a pattern to this: the hackers seem to be Trump fans! These hackings are taking place when there is posted material critical of Trump on the blog.

Last night, they doubled one of my posts on Trump. (Maybe I shall find other things later, too.)

The WANKERS came to try and ANNOY ME again. But I shall not allow myself to be annoyed. Whoever it is that is doing this—one person or a team (which I suspect)—he/they should grow up and find something more productive to do with their time. Clearly, they have too much of it on their hands; and, as the old saying goes… Idle brains are the devil’s workshop!

It goes without saying that this saddens me. A lot of work goes into this blog and so far, I have asked no-one for any payment. Most people do. Until now I have been able to all this work as a labour of love — as a gift to you, my loyal visitors.

Going forward, it is to be hoped that these disruptors will come to their senses and find something more productive to do with their time.

Sincerely,
Mark Alexxander

Trump's Putin Deal Prompts Fresh Questions over Support for Ukraine | DW News

Oct 10, 2026 | Just a day after striking a controversial diesel deal with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump has suggested it's time for Ukraine to get a new president. Trump blamed Volodymyr Zelenskyy for prolonging the war and even linked him to high diesel prices in the United States. The remarks have triggered a backlash in Kyiv and alarm among European allies already concerned by Washington's shifting approach to Russia. Kremlin critic Bill Browder calls Trump's comments "a new low" for US policy toward Ukraine.

One thing is CERTAIN: The USA needs a NEW PRESIDENT — and with dispatch! What a disgrace Trump is! — © Mark Alexander

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Why Pete Hegseth Wants to Livestream an Execution on December 3.

Oct 10, 2026 | The Pentagon has announced plans to livestream the upcoming execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Scheduled for December 3 by firing squad, this marks the first U.S. military execution in over six decades—and the first military firing squad since 1945. Spearheaded by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with the approval of President Donald Trump, the plan to broadcast the execution live has triggered intense political, legal, and international backlash.

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Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Surviving Execution Attempt

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Ms. Pike, 50 and convicted of the 1995 murder of a classmate, survived two doses of the drug pentobarbital late last month.

Screenshot taken from this NYT article. | Christa Pike survived an execution attempt and has now been discharged from the hospital. Credit: J. Miles Cary/USA TODAY, via Reuters
Christa Pike has been discharged from a Nashville hospital, her lawyers said on Saturday, 10 days after she survived an attempt at lethal injection.

She is back at Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville, the primary prison for women in Tennessee, her lawyers said. As of Thursday, Ms. Pike had been walking with assistance, but still struggling with concentration and memory.

“She is grateful to the first responders and her medical team for their care in these extraordinary circumstances,” her lawyers said in a statement. “She is continuing to receive medical care at the prison, and we will continue to track her recovery.”

Ms. Pike has spent three decades in the prison, largely in isolation, for the 1995 torture and murder of Colleen Slemmer, 19, a classmate in Knoxville. On Sept. 30, she survived two doses of the drug pentobarbital, the second time this year Tennessee has failed to carry out an execution. » | Emily Cochrane | Reporting from Nashville. | Saturday, October 10, 2026

Houthis Strike Riyadh Airport Again After String of Deadly Attacks

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Flights were diverted from the airport in the capital of Saudi Arabia, which has faced repeated deadly attacks from the Iran-backed militia in Yemen.

Screenshot taken from this NYT article. | King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last month. Credit: Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
The Iran-backed Houthi militia attacked one of Saudi Arabia’s busiest airports again on Saturday, injuring a number of people and disrupting flights, as the Yemeni group dramatically escalates its campaign against the kingdom.

The Saudi civil aviation agency said it was still tallying the injuries and assessing damage at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital. Repeated, deadly attacks in recent days on the city’s airport and other civilian infrastructure have struck at the heart of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ambitions to turn the city into a global travel and business hub.

Saudi officials did not immediately respond to questions about details of the attack, but a reporter for The New York Times saw backed-up traffic and several ambulances heading toward the airport, where the police had blocked off roads.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, along with other Western embassies, urged its citizens to avoid the area and warned of travel disruption. With just a day to go before a major global energy conference, many flights heading to the airport were diverted on Saturday afternoon, according to data from Flightradar24, a flight-tracking service. » | Vivian Nereim and Euan Ward | Vivian Nereim reported from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Euan Ward from Beirut, Lebanon. | Saturday, October 10, 2026

Donald Trump affirme qu’« il est temps pour l’Ukraine d’avoir un nouveau président » pour «parvenir à un accord» de paix avec la Russie

Cette image provient de cet article du Figaro. | Le président américain Donald Trump s’adresse aux membres de la presse avant de monter à bord de Marine One à la Maison Blanche à Washington, DC, États-Unis, le 10 octobre 2026. Elizabeth Frantz / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : Le président américain, qui a passé un accord avec Vladimir Poutine sur le diesel, a aussi exhorté l’Ukraine à cesser de frapper les raffineries russes.

Coup de massue dans la relation entre Washington et Kiev. Donald Trump s’en est pris vertement samedi à son homologue ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky, affirmant qu’il était temps pour l’Ukraine d’« avoir un nouveau président » et condamnant les frappes ukrainiennes sur des infrastructures d’hydrocarbures russes.

« Je leur suggère de se doter d’un nouveau dirigeant qui peut parvenir à un accord » avec la Russie pour mettre fin à la guerre, a déclaré le président américain devant la presse à la Maison Blanche. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | samedi 10 octobre 2016

Drama Queen Justice Alito Wants Peasants to Stop Being Big Meanies to SCOTUS

Oct 9, 2026 | Justice Samuel Alito is reminding everyone how much of a whiny, narcissistic simpleton he is while hawking his book. He went out of his way to portray himself as a victim due to criticism the Supreme Court has received for their disregard of the Constitution and also claimed the 2015 Obergefell decision that struck down same-sex marriage bans harmed religious liberty. In this video we’ll dissect his absurd comments and explain why he’s nothing more than a partisan hack in a robe.

Very strong language alert!