
October 2025



Why a coffee brand made from defecated beans has dodged Trump’s tariffs … from the Independent Oliver Griffin
A peculiar brew made from coffee beans defecated by a bird has defied Brazil’s coffee sales downturn Read More

Jewish community feared attack like Manchester amid rise in antisemitic incidents … from the Independent Amy-Clare Martin
One worshipper at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue said the attack was the ‘culmination’ of a ‘tsunami of Jew hatred’ since 7 October 2023 Read…

Eiffel Tower forced to close due to strikes and protests across France … from the Independent Via AP news wire
Protesters have taken to the streets in Paris and over 200 other locations across France to denounce government spending cuts and demand higher taxes on…

Les Misérables lyricist felt lack of credit for transforming musical to English, letters reveal … from the Independent Ellie Muir
Late lyricist Herbert Kretzmer had written to producer Cameron Mackintosh to highlight that his contributions were ‘downgraded’ Read More


Citroen C5 Aircross review: A comfort king with mighty range … from the Independent Steve Hogarty
Citroen’s new flagship SUV offers dream-like ride quality, decent tech and a cavernous interior for not that much money Read More

Yen Audio Announces the Audiobook Adaptation of Two Yen Press Properties from Comic book Yeti keepingitgeekly
Yen Press , LLC announced the audiobook adaptation for two of its latest properties: About a Place in the Kinki Region and Frieren:… Read More

Canadian government asked to clarify whether Kneecap barred from country from the Guardian Olivia Bowden in Toronto
Opposition party says minister ‘either lied or has no clue how it works’ when he said band were ‘ineligible’ to enter Canada’s opposition party has…

Part of Pablo Escobar’s ranch to be given to female victims of Colombia conflict from the Guardian Harriet Barber in Medellín
Estate was abandoned after Escobar’s 1993 killing and later became a theme park, and now government says given female farmers will get land A slice…

‘We are the last hope’: Gen Z Madagascar vows to fight on until president resigns from the Guardian Rachel Savage in Johannesburg
Protesting young people reject dissolution of government as insufficient and demand list of reforms Young protesters in Madagascar have said they will continue their fight…

Organisers call for sixth night of protest as Morocco death toll rises to three from the Guardian Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi and agencies
Prime minister praises security response and says government is ready for talks Morocco’s prime minister, Aziz Akhannouch, has praised the security force reaction to protests…

Kenyan activists abducted after joining opposition rally in Uganda from the Guardian Samuel Okiror in Kampala
Pair had crossed border to support presidential campaign of reggae singer Bobi Wine Two Kenyan activists have been abducted in Uganda after attending a presidential…