Kyiv officials say Russian strikes leave two dead and more than 30 wounded

Russian strikes kill two and wound more than 30 in Kyiv, officials say

Russian strikes killed two people and wounded more than 30 in Kyiv on 22 October, city authorities said. Zelenskyy alleges three missiles carried cluster warheads, while Russia’s Defence Ministry claims it targeted weapons factories. Russia has agreed in principle to three-way talks on 10 November, with Abu Dhabi named as the planned venue.

US orders non-emergency staff and families to leave Saudi Arabia

The US has ordered non-emergency government staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, citing Houthi attacks. The BBC reports that Saudi aviation authorities counted two deaths and eight injuries in the 21 October Dammam airport attack. US President Donald Trump was still weighing direct strikes against the Houthis.

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Israeli forces and settlers block access to West Bank villages

Israeli forces and settlers are restricting access to Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. Its 23 October report describes a hospital trip from Madama taking over two hours and a partial reopening on 22 October, followed by wider movement restrictions and orders to prepare for a complete lockdown.

PHP server operators face attack attempts after emergency fixes

PHP server operators face attack attempts after emergency fixes released on 21 October. Polygon reported on 24 October that Square Enix had begun allowing Final Fantasy 14 logins again after roughly a day of work; housing auto-demolition is scheduled to resume on 26 October.

Australia’s federal court orders Apple to open its mobile platform

Australia’s federal court has ordered Apple to open iOS after finding a competition-law breach. The remedies require alternative app distribution and payments from 1 March 2027, unless the court approves an extension, and require Apple to readmit eligible Epic Games apps upon written application.

Brent oil hits nearly six-month high at $116.72 a barrel

Brent settled on 23 October at its highest since 29 April. WTI also rose, leaving the two oil benchmarks with weekly gains of 6% and 2.3%, respectively, and higher reference prices for oil buyers.

Truck blockades largely end in southern Italy

Truck blockades have largely ended in southern Italy, France 24 with AFP reported on 24 October. The reopening gives suppliers access to businesses hit by empty supermarket shelves, airport fuel shortages and halted mozzarella production.

Storm Adam flooding kills at least four in southern France

Storm Adam has killed at least four people and injured one in France, the BBC reports. Météo-France has issued an orange wind warning for five western departments from Thursday evening into Friday as the separate Storm Austen approaches.

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US disease control agency confirms third measles death of 2026

The US disease control agency confirmed its third measles death of 2026. The Guardian reports 4,588 cases through 23 October, 178 more that week, amid at least 43 outbreaks. Pennsylvania counts five measles-associated deaths and is reviewing a sixth, while federal officials work on a standard death definition.

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Indonesia’s Health Ministry reports nearly 280,000 respiratory infections

Indonesia’s Health Ministry reported nearly 280,000 fire-linked respiratory infections, the Guardian reported on 16 October. Singapore has issued notices to ten Indonesia-based firms, Al Jazeera reported on 22 October. No company has been prosecuted under the haze law; a legal expert says Indonesian investigations and shared evidence would help Singapore bring cases.