Trump says he will order the release of Pentagon files on aliens and UFOs
The president’s announcement came after predecessor Barack Obama went viral last week for saying aliens are ‘real’ Donald Trump has [announced](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116100300268316472) he is directing the defense department and other agencies to release whatever files they have on the search for alien life. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said that he will […]
Eight current and former Toronto police arrested in organized crime inquiry
Investigation exposes ‘corrosive’ reach of organized crime in Canada, with links to bribes, drug trade and a murder plot At least eight current and former [Toronto](https://www.theguardian.com/world/toronto–news-) police officers have been arrested following a sweeping investigation that officials say exposed the “corrosive” reach of organized crime into Canada’s largest municipal police service. Police allege fellow officers […]
‘Grave moment’: end of US-Russia nuclear pact comes at worst possible time, UN chief warns
António Guterres urges two powers to quickly sign new deal as New Start expires The UN secretary general, [António Guterres](https://www.theguardian.com/world/antonio-guterres), has urged the US and Russia to quickly sign a new nuclear arms control deal, as the existing treaty expired in what he called a “grave moment for international peace and security”. The last nuclear […]
Trump complains Epstein files are damaging people who ‘innocently met’ him
In his first comments since the release, the president expressed sympathy for high-profiles figures, including Bill Clinton, who have come under scrutiny Donald Trump has broken his silence on the release of the [Jeffrey Epstein](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/jeffrey-epstein) files, complaining that people who “innocently met” the convicted paedophile could have their reputations destroyed. In his first comments since […]
Ukraine working with US on ‘compromises that strengthen us’, says Zelenskyy – Europe live
US and Ukraine say they have ‘updated framework’ for peace plan after weekend talks in Geneva Ukrainian president **Volodymyr Zelenskyy** insisted that **“the core principle that kept Europe peaceful longer than at any other time in its history must be respected,” as borders should not be changed by force.** Speaking via a videolink at the […]
Russia attacks ‘every district’ of Kyiv, sparking fires across Ukrainian capital
Pictures posted on social media showed different sites in flames and residents gathering in rubble-strewn streets outside apartment buildings Russia unleashed a massive combined attack on Kyiv early Friday, sparking fires and scattering debris across many districts of the capital, mayor Vitali Klitschko said. At least 11 people were injured as emergency crews responded to […]
Canada says Russia and China are ramping up spy efforts in Arctic region
Canada’s spy agency says it has observed intelligence threats targeting country’s government and private sector Canada’s domestic spy agency says Russia and China have a “significant intelligence interest” in Canada’s [Arctic](https://www.theguardian.com/world/arctic), and are targeting both the country’s government and its private sector. In his annual speech on threats facing [Canada](https://www.theguardian.com/world/canada), Dan Rogers, director of the […]
Amazon reveals cause of AWS outage that took everything from banks to smart beds offline
AWS explains in a lengthy post how a bug in automation software brought down thousands of sites and applications Amazon has revealed the cause of this week’s [hours-long AWS outage](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/20/amazon-web-services-aws-outage-hits-dozens-websites-apps), which took everything from Signal to smart beds offline, was a bug in automation software that had widespread consequences. In [a lengthy outline](https://aws.amazon.com/message/101925/) of the […]
Trump and Netanyahu to Hamas: accept Gaza peace plan or face consequences
Pair say proposal represents new chapter but Israeli PM threatens to ‘finish the job’ if Hamas officials fail to agree [**Trump’s peace proposal welcomed by world leaders, but some in Gaza remain sceptical**](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/30/trump-gaza-proposal-peace-reactions-welcomed-world-leaders-palestinian-residents-remain-sceptical) [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) and [Benjamin Netanyahu](https://www.theguardian.com/world/benjamin-netanyahu), the Israeli prime minister, have delivered an ultimatum to Hamas, warning the militant group to accept their […]
Ex-Trump lawyer says president using Comey indictment to conceal being ‘criminal’
Ty Cobb, who managed Trump’s Mueller investigation response, said president is trying to ‘rewrite history’ The [indictment](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/25/james-comey-fbi-director-indictment) of former FBI director [James Comey](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/james-comey) is part of a concerted effort by [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) to “rewrite history” in his favor, a former senior White House lawyer claimed on Sunday as he warned of more retribution to come […]