Leaked documents suggest Eugene Tenenbaum, a close associate of Roman Abramovich, gave false testimony in a 2008 UK court case about the ownership of Siberian oil fields. The case involved a dispute over the value and control of the oil fields between Abramovich's company Sibneft and another Russian company, Sibir Energy, and new evidence questions the honesty of those involved.
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Eugene Tenenbaum, formerly a director at Chelsea FC and associate of Roman Abramovich, was involved in the 2008 court case over Siberian oil fields.
The court case was about a dispute with Sibir Energy, owned by Russian billionaire Chalva Tchigirinsky, over the ownership and value of the oil fields.
Yugraneft, a subsidiary of Sibir Energy, claimed their stake in the oil venture was unfairly reduced from 50% to less than 1%.
Yugraneft alleged Abramovich's team committed fraud causing losses worth about $2 billion (around £1 billion in 2008).
Abramovich's side argued that Yugraneft lost its shares because it could not repay loans exceeding $30 million.
Documents leaked as part of a wider investigation reveal possible attempts to mislead the court and hide wealth using offshore companies.
Deloitte, a major accounting firm, was found to have allegedly helped falsify documents related to Abramovich’s finances.
The new evidence is part of ongoing investigations by BBC Panorama, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, and several media partners.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels have increased their drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, hitting airports and oil facilities. These attacks raise questions about Saudi Arabia's ability to protect itself and maintain its influence in the region amid limited U.S. support and wider global impacts on energy supplies.
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The Houthis in Yemen are backed by Iran and have targeted Saudi airports and oil sites with drones and missiles.
One recent attack caused smoke and fire at King Khalid Airport in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia is a wealthy country but faces growing vulnerability to these attacks.
The United States is cautious about getting more involved in conflict close to its upcoming elections.
These attacks come after President Donald Trump launched military actions against Iran, heightening regional tensions.
The conflict affects global energy markets and supply chains, causing worldwide concern.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman must decide how to respond amid limited military support.
Drone warfare has become a cheaper and more common method for groups like the Houthis to challenge stronger nations.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that recent incidents at two Royal Air Force bases, RAF Fairford and RAF Molesworth, were probably organized by Iran. He promised to impose more sanctions on Iran and to take action against criminal groups and their money.
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Incidents occurred at RAF Fairford and RAF Molesworth, two UK military bases.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham believes Iran likely coordinated these incidents.
The UK government plans to add more sanctions against Iran.
There will be efforts to stop criminal groups involved and cut off their funding.
The Prime Minister spoke publicly about these security concerns.
The events suggest increased tensions between the UK and Iran.
The RAF bases involved are part of the United Kingdom’s defense infrastructure.
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The head of Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate said they will keep defending press freedom after six journalists were arrested and accused of linking to a terrorist group. The journalists, who work for an investigative website, have also accused authorities of torturing them, but the government denies these claims.
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Six journalists from the website Matsadaash were detained on September 28 and 29 and charged with joining a "terrorist" group linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Egypt officially labels the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, but the group denies this.
The journalists have been held in pretrial detention for 15 days while investigations continue.
The journalists and their lawyers claim they were tortured during detention, including beatings and electric shocks.
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said the journalists were initially held without access to family or lawyers.
Egypt’s Interior Ministry denies the torture allegations.
The Journalists Syndicate filed a complaint with the public prosecutor about the alleged torture.
Matsadaash is a fact-checking and investigative news platform that is blocked in Egypt but has over 1.3 million Facebook followers.
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The UK government will review security for high-profile public figures after the murder of Ann Widdecombe. The review will consider risks like terrorism, threats, and harassment faced by politicians, royals, and other public figures.
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Ann Widdecombe, a former MP and political spokesperson, was found murdered at her home on July 9.
Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with her murder and attempted break-ins at other political figures’ homes.
The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, announced that more political figures will get police protection, including former MPs and party spokespeople.
Sir Stephen Lovegrove, a former national security adviser, will lead an independent review of the UK’s protective security system for public figures.
The review will not investigate individual cases but will check if current security measures are effective and fair.
Robert Buckland is leading a separate review focused on MP security in their local areas.
The Electoral Commission reported that over half of election candidates faced harassment and intimidation in recent elections.
The government aims to strengthen protections against threats to democracy and public safety.
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Temperatures in a key part of the Pacific Ocean recently hit a record high, showing this year’s El Niño is becoming the strongest ever. El Niño is a climate pattern that causes warmer ocean water and changes weather around the world, including storms and droughts.
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The Pacific Ocean temperature in the key 3.4 region reached 29.70°C, a new record for El Niño.
This temperature is higher than during strong El Niños in 1982-83, 1997-98, and 2015-16.
El Niño affects global weather by releasing heat stored in the ocean, which can raise air temperatures worldwide.
The peak of this El Niño is expected in December 2024, with strong effects likely through early 2027.
The warm ocean waters could lead to more intense weather events such as droughts, floods, and storms.
The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service and World Meteorological Organization are monitoring these changes.
There is an 80% chance that this El Niño will be the strongest recorded.
The rapid warming in the Pacific’s 3.4 region this year is linked to global temperature records being broken.
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Manchester City’s chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak at an investment summit when Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester. The meetings and relationships have come under scrutiny after Manchester City was found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules.
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Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 to June 2026.
Burnham met Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Manchester City chairman, at the UK Government’s Global Investment Summit in 2021.
Burnham attended a few Manchester City football matches as a guest, including a 2019 testimonial match where he met the chairman informally.
City’s owners, Abu Dhabi United Group, controlled by Sheikh Mansour from the UAE royal family, have heavily invested in Manchester through local partnerships.
Manchester City was found guilty of breaking more than 100 financial rules in the Premier League from 2009 to 2018.
The club faces possible penalties such as a points deduction or expulsion if they lose their appeal.
Opponents say Burnham’s explanations about his relationship with City’s owners lack full transparency.
Representatives of other Greater Manchester sports teams also joined mayoral business visits abroad during Burnham’s term.
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A deal between the U.S. and Russia to allow Russian diesel exports has been seen as a political win for Moscow. At the same time, President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and suggested Ukraine needs new leadership, a move that benefits Russia amid ongoing conflict and sanctions related to the war in Ukraine.
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The U.S.-Russia diesel export deal reverses some sanctions imposed for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russian diesel exports are small but provide important money to support Russia’s war efforts.
President Trump blamed Ukraine for rising diesel prices and suggested Zelenskyy should be replaced.
Despite Trump calling for an “energy truce,” Russia continues to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Ukraine insists on a full ceasefire that stops Russian attacks before agreeing to a pause in energy fighting.
Russia’s Foreign Minister said talks about a ceasefire are ongoing but avoided committing to a halt in attacks.
Ukraine has damaged over half of Russia’s oil refining through strikes, causing fuel shortages in Russia.
Some experts doubt Russia can sustain diesel supplies under the new deal due to internal fuel crises.
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Two stolen Renoir paintings were found behind a fake wall in a private home in France after police arrested six suspects. The paintings were damaged but recovered about a month after being taken from a museum, and the suspects are accused of planning another theft.
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Two Renoir paintings, "Madame Colonna Romano" and "Young Woman at the Well," worth about 4.7 million dollars, were stolen from a museum in France last month.
Police arrested six people who were suspected of planning a second robbery at another art foundation.
The stolen paintings were found hidden behind a false wall in a private house but were damaged and need repair.
The thieves tried to steal two more Renoir paintings but left them behind when police arrived.
Police used DNA, phone location, and video evidence to track down the suspects.
The suspects face charges including organized theft and handling stolen goods.
Authorities believe the planned second theft was not motivated by love of art.
Local officials expressed relief at the recovery of the paintings, which are part of the region's cultural history.
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Ethiopian government forces entered the town of Adwa in the Tigray region after fighters from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) withdrew. This comes shortly after Ethiopian forces captured the regional capital, Mekelle, and flights to Mekelle resumed following months of conflict.
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Ethiopian government forces and allied militia entered Adwa without a fight after TPLF fighters withdrew.
Adwa is about 40 km from the Eritrean border and has seen recent clashes and drone strikes.
Shops in Adwa were closed, and government buildings, including the hospital, were looted after the withdrawal.
Ethiopian drone strikes hit a hotel in Adwa on October 4, wounding some people including security personnel.
The TPLF moved its regional administration from Mekelle after Ethiopian forces took the city last week.
Flights between Addis Ababa and Mekelle resumed on October 11 for the first time since fighting began in September.
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of supporting the TPLF-led rebel alliance; Eritrea denies involvement and cut diplomatic ties with Ethiopia.
Getachew Reda, a former Tigray leader, now advises Ethiopia’s Prime Minister and recently returned to Mekelle to greet supporters.
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A woman from Belfast named Ariba Karim found a lump in her breast after feeling pain and unexplained bruises. She was diagnosed with stage 1 aggressive breast cancer and is now receiving chemotherapy while sharing her experience to raise awareness.
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Ariba Karim, 32, felt a stabbing pain in her right breast that initially lasted less than a minute but eventually lasted longer.
She noticed unexplained bruising and extreme tiredness, needing long naps.
After finding a lump, Karim saw a private doctor who did not suspect cancer due to her age.
Public NHS referral would take 30 to 40 weeks, so she chose a private clinic for faster testing.
Tests including ultrasound, mammogram, and biopsies showed an aggressive grade 3 tumor.
The cancer was stage 1 and had not spread to her lymph nodes, although they were inflamed.
An MRI showed the lump was under two inches and detected two other suspicious areas.
Karim is undergoing chemotherapy and uses social media to encourage women to seek care when something feels wrong.
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Russia attacked Ukrainian data centers and communication networks, but was not prepared for Ukraine’s counterattacks. Ukraine has damaged several major Russian data centers owned by Yandex, causing outages in many Russian digital services. This shows vulnerabilities in Russia’s highly centralized digital economy.
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Russia started attacking Ukrainian data centers and phone networks in late September 2024.
Ukraine responded by striking three large Yandex data centers near Moscow with drones in October 2024.
Yandex is a major Russian tech company, controlling about 70% of Russia’s search engine market and providing many digital services.
The damaged Yandex data centers house powerful supercomputers used for AI development.
These strikes caused outages in Russian apps for payments, banking, e-commerce, video streaming, ride-hailing, food delivery, and maps.
Russian commentators have warned that Russia’s centralized digital system could collapse due to its vulnerability in this “data center war.”
Ukraine’s decentralized digital system may be more resilient to such attacks.
Yandex’s cloud services are used by large Russian companies including grocery stores and retailers, so outages have a broad impact.
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NATO’s top military leader said the alliance is prepared to fight immediately if attacked but hopes to avoid war. He described how NATO would stop any Russian attack by using sensors, drones, and military forces, while emphasizing the need to coordinate among member countries and support Ukraine.
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NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander, U.S. General Alexus Grynkewich, said the alliance is "ready to fight tonight" if attacked.
European countries have faced increased covert Russian attacks, including sabotage and attempted assaults.
NATO plans to block, weaken, and if needed, destroy any Russian forces that try to attack or hold territory.
There is concern that Russia might carry out limited attacks or covert operations against NATO members.
President Donald Trump agreed to buy diesel from Russia to lower U.S. prices, which surprised some European allies.
The U.S. has reduced troops in Europe and faced shortages of advanced air defense missiles, but NATO says the U.S. remains committed.
NATO stresses clear communication to Russia about its defensive “red lines.”
Some NATO countries still have difficulty detecting and responding to drone threats.
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A man died after he jumped into the enclosure at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park where Siberian tigers are kept. The tiger exhibit has been closed for several days since the incident.
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The incident happened at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
The man entered the Siberian tiger enclosure.
After jumping into the enclosure, the man died.
The tiger exhibit remains closed to the public following the event.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
This news was reported by CBS News and covered by correspondent Tom Hanson.
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A 31-year-old man named Luca Olmetto was rescued after being stuck 10 meters deep in a cave on Sardinia for 26 hours due to a rockslide. Rescue teams worked for more than a day to clear debris and safely bring him to the surface, where he was then taken to the hospital.
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Luca Olmetto was exploring the Gorroppeddu cave with his girlfriend when a rockslide trapped him.
The rockslide blocked the cave entrance about 10 meters below ground.
Olmetto’s girlfriend escaped unharmed and raised the alarm.
About 78 rescuers, including alpine rescue experts, firefighters, and civil protection staff, worked on the rescue.
Rescuers manually removed rubble to reach him, and they brought him out at around 6 pm CET.
He was conscious and responsive throughout the rescue and was stabilized before being airlifted to the hospital.
The cave where he was trapped is mostly unexplored and located in a mountainous area of Sardinia.
A similar cave rescue happened in December 2024 when another explorer was trapped for 75 hours and was rescued with the help of 160 specialists.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will seek new trade and cooperation deals with the EU at a November summit. He wants closer ties in areas like food, energy, and immigration but will keep Labour’s current rules against rejoining the EU single market or customs union until the next election.
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Burnham will push for new agreements with the EU on youth mobility, food and drink, and energy at a summit next month.
He warned that the EU’s "Made In Europe" plans could harm UK manufacturing and supply chains.
Labour’s manifesto remains against returning to the EU single market, customs union, or freedom of movement before the next election.
Burnham said new deals could add about £10 billion to the UK economy by 2040 by reducing trade delays and paperwork.
The UK faces issues like destroyed produce, spoiled fresh meat and fish, and bans on some exports since Brexit.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized Burnham for trying to change the Brexit deal and said the UK will not get a better arrangement than the one the Conservatives secured.
Burnham suggested a longer-term dialogue on the UK-EU relationship after the summit, with public opinion remaining central.
Economic growth and combating illegal immigration will be key reasons for closer UK-EU cooperation.
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About 70 runners in Utah’s Moab 240 ultramarathon were rescued after being stuck by flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel. The race was canceled because of dangerous weather, including strong winds, cold temperatures, and heavy rain.
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The Moab 240 ultramarathon took place in Utah.
Around 70 runners were stranded due to flooding caused by Tropical Storm Rachel.
All runners were safely evacuated and accounted for.
The race was canceled because the weather was too dangerous to continue.
The weather included falling trees, strong winds, cold temperatures, and heavy rain.
Local sheriff’s office helped with the rescue and transportation of runners.
Tropical Storm Rachel also caused flash flood warnings in parts of southern California and northern Mexico.
Flood watches remained in effect across much of Utah after the storm moved through.
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Changes to the voter list in India have led to new protests in New Delhi. Over 130 million names were removed, raising worries about the fairness of elections, and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called for the election chief to explain the changes.
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More than 130 million names were removed from India’s voter lists.
The changes have caused protests in the capital, New Delhi.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is demanding answers from the election chief.
The protests reflect concerns about transparency in India’s election process.
The voter roll revision is controversial and has sparked debate about electoral fairness.
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Billy Crystal talked with Gayle King about his one-man show "860." The show shares his personal experience with love, loss, and recovery after the 2025 Palisades Fire.
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Billy Crystal is performing a one-man show called "860."
The show is autobiographical, meaning it is about his own life.
It deals with themes like love and loss.
A major topic is how he moved forward after the 2025 Palisades Fire.
A part of the interview aired on CBS Mornings on October 12.
The discussion was with CBS host Gayle King.
The show reflects on personal and emotional challenges faced by Crystal.
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The government has decided to provide police protection to political figures who are not current Members of Parliament (MPs), including peers, former MPs, and party spokespeople. The home secretary also announced a fast, independent review of security for important people like politicians and royals after recent violent attacks.
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Non-MPs such as peers, former MPs, and party spokespeople will get police protection.
The move responds to concerns about not enough security for public figures.
A fast, independent review of security for prominent people will be done.
The review will be led by former national security advisor Stephen Lovegrove.
This follows the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe in Devon.
Joshua Kerry, 28, is charged with Ann Widdecombe’s murder.
The safety of politicians has been a concern after past murders of MPs David Amess (2021) and Jo Cox (2016).
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood emphasized that violence and threats are unacceptable in politics.
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