Ukraine

EU backs Ukraine as energy-strike dispute deepens

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EU leaders backed continued support for Ukraine on 16 October as Kyiv’s renewed refinery strikes drew criticism from Trump and sanctions stayed in focus.

Zelenskyy raises air defence with Belgium’s King Philippe

Zelenskyy met King Philippe in Brussels on 15 October, raising air defence, F-16 support and frozen Russian assets, according to Ukraine’s presidency.
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EU warns attacks on Ukrainian grain routes endanger food supplies

EU diplomats warn that attacks on Ukrainian ports and grain routes threaten food supplies, with import-dependent countries exposed to disruption.
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Tech
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Quantum Technology: Explain the Use Case Before the Claim

Explore quantum technology through a short explanation of research, computing infrastructure and use cases, with clear distinctions between trials and deployment.
Water flows from a wall-mounted tap into a metal container.
World
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Water Access: Look Beyond the Presence of a Tap

A short global water access explainer distinguishing infrastructure from functioning services, with a practical example of why a new tap is only one milestone.
Crates of vegetables and open sacks of grain in a food store.
World
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Food Security: Supply Is Only Part of the Picture

Explore food security through a brief explanation of access, nutrition and continuity, with a hypothetical example showing why stocked shelves tell only part of...
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World
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Sustainability Education: Turn Big Themes into Clear Questions

A short sustainability education explainer linking global issues with practical learning, while separating classroom participation from demonstrated understanding.