HISTORICAL FACTS: 12 - The Untold Story

Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 19 in major attack that Kyiv saw coming

Overnight, Russian forces unleashed a wave of missiles and drones across Ukraine, leading to civilian losses, with a toll of at least 19 lives, including four children. Despite their efforts to predict this aggression, the Ukrainian officials now face the aftermath of the brutal strikes. In retaliation, Ukraine has targeted…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Ukraine says Russia bombed apartment block as birthday gift for Putin

Building in Pryluky destroyed, killing nine people including three children, officials say, night before Russian president’s 74th birthday

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

Who could beat Trump to the Nobel Peace Prize this year?

IN FOCUS : Trump had his eyes on the peace prize in 2025 but was beaten by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Alex Croft looks at who could scoop the prestigious title for this year

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 15 as Putin celebrates 74th birthday

Multiple explosions heard in Kyiv, with many residents taking shelter in subways and metro stations

The Independent UK · Oct 7

How Russia and the world are responding to possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker dies

The World Health Organisation has confirmed that Russian authorities reported no cases of plague in Siberia. A laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute recently died from pneumonia. Investigations revealed she had a typical acute respiratory viral infection and not pneumonic plague. Russian officials have completed contact tracing and…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

WHO to investigate reports of second plague case after death of Russian lab worker

Global health officials continue to press Moscow for full transparency

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Zelenskyy says Russia missile attack that killed 14 is birthday 'gift' to Putin

Four children are among the dead after an overnight barrage that Ukraine's president said showed the urgent need for more air defences as Kyiv residents spent the night sheltering in subway stations.

Euronews · Oct 7

£10bn 'Britannia Shield' Unveiled as YouGov Poll Reveals Russia Is Seen as UK's Biggest Threat

A YouGov poll found that 46% of adults in Great Britain viewed Russia as the biggest threat to the UK, while the Conservatives proposed a £10 billion missile and drone defence system.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

Russia Plague 'Second Death' Claim Grows as Reports Disappear and Official Accounts Change

WHO is seeking more information from Russia after a plague lab worker died and reports emerged of a second employee with unexplained pneumonia.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

Russia asks Vietnam for planes as illegally re-registered Western fleet falls apart

Moscow proposed wet-leasing Vietnamese aircraft, crews and maintenance, but any transfer would involve Airbus or Boeing jets, exposing Vietnamese carriers to secondary sanctions. Nearly a fifth of Russia's largest airlines' planes are already grounded, double the normal downtime rate.

Euronews · Oct 7