World
Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence
Protests against sexual violence took place across more than 40 US states on 8 October.
Advertisement
Topic
October
World
2026 Nobel Peace Prize: Who is Navanethem “Navi” Pillay?
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on Friday, October 9, 2026. The 85-year-old South Africa-born served as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Politics
French high school students react to Education Minister’s measures
In response to the massive high school student protests in France, Education Minister Édouard Geffray announced emergency measures on Thursday, October 8. Some students reacted to these measures in interviews with France 24.
Politics
India's 'cockroaches' vs Election Commission: What you need to know ahead of CJP's October 10 protests
The Indian capital New Delhi has been turned into a fortress with train and metro cancelations, barricades and heavy police presence ahead of Saturday's planned protests against the chief of India's electoral body.
Science
October’s night sky is full of cosmic tricks and treats
October’s skies are packed with celestial surprises, from Jupiter disappearing behind the Moon to two meteor showers lighting up the darkness. NASA highlights four must-see events, including shooting stars from Halley’s Comet and a glowing Hunter’s Moon just before Halloween.
Politics
Hegseth says Fort Hood shooter's military execution will be 'livestreamed'
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 9: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announces that the military execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be "livestreamed". But first: we look at reactions in Italy after the country's parliament passes a controversial electoral reform that critics say serves to benefit Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Plus, ".fart" and ".trump" are among the new domain name applications, as revealed by the US non-profit organisation ICANN.
Politics
US ICE releases Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh from custody
Award-winning filmmaker, detained last month, is released on bond with next hearing set for October 27, campaign says.
World
Three years after October 7, prolonged war takes its toll on Israelis
Children’s psychiatric emergency visits have more than doubled in Israel, study shows.
Advertisement
World
Bosnia and Herzegovina will soon have a new Grand Mufti
The new leader of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be elected on October 10. The reis-ul-ulema's role is not only important for Muslims in the country itself, but could inspire Muslims across Europe.
World
How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political reality
Analysts say Hezbollah's decision on October 8 to join a 'war of support' for Gaza changed Lebanon's political reality.
World
India: Cockroach Janta Party leaders allege mass detentions ahead of Delhi protest, decry 'emergency'
The Cockroach Janta Party claims authorities are carrying out mass arrests ahead of its planned protest on October 10. Founder 'Cockroach' Abhijeet Dipke has accused the Modi government of "intimidation." DW has more.
Science
APOD: 2026 October 9 – Stickney Crater
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 9… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Stickney Crater Explanation: Stickney […]
World
New York Mayor Mamdani under fire for attending October 7 vigil
New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani was met by crowds calling him a ‘traitor’ for attending a vigil for October 7.
Politics
France student protests: What measures is the government taking?
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said in a televised address Wednesday evening that the country could not be "indifferent" to the concerns of protesting high school students, acknowledging that the "anger of young people does not come from nowhere". He denied that security forces have "orders to confront" the young people, and promised the government would present a plan to respond to the crisis at the end of October. But what measures could the French government introduce and will it be enough to calm the protests? France 24’s Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi takes a look.
Sports
Evans to defend title in extended WRC calendar including Scotland
The inaugural Rally Scotland will take place in October as the 2027 World Rally Championship comes to the BBC.
World
Evicted pensioner Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing crisis, dies at 87
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 8: Maricarmen, the evicted Spanish pensioner who became the face of Spain's housing crisis, dies in hospital. Also, France braces for "Act Four" of high school student protests against dilapidated schools and poor staff presence. Finally, actress Zendaya sparks a row over etiquette at Paris Fashion Week.
Advertisement
Politics
Palestinians gained 'nothing' from October 7, Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris called the October 7 attacks a "horrible act of terrorism" that brought Palestinians "only destruction", while warning of an "expansionist" Israeli government. He also said that the economic fallout from the Iran war is already "happening", defended doubling his UAE investment despite the regional conflict, and praised Syria's new president.
World
Map of Middle East redrawn after October 7
Three years of war have upended alliances, weakened US influence and reshaped the region’s power balance.
World
What did Palestinians take when they fled after October 7?
Palestinians displaced by war chose cherished items, revealing poignant stories amid devastation in Gaza.
Science
APOD: 2026 October 8 – The Saturn System Smörgåsbord
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 8 – The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. The Saturn […]