Oct 12, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that Russia clearly interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum to support the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. Speaking on an upcoming episode of "The Rest is Politics" podcast, Burnham said that upon taking office at Downing Street, he inquired about Moscow's potential involvement and received a "clear answer that yes, they had."

In clips released ahead of the full broadcast, Burnham characterized Russia as an "enemy" and further accused Moscow of interfering in the domestic politics of France and Germany. While suspicions regarding Russian meddling in the 2016 vote have circulated previously, Burnham's remarks mark a direct acknowledgment of foreign interference from the head of the British government.

Sources: Adevărul, Aftenposten, Berlingske, Digi24, La Repubblica

Severe flash floods have struck central Nepal, destroying dozens of homes and key infrastructure in the Gorkha district. The swelling of the Budhi Gandaki River swept away between 40 and 45 houses, destroyed several bridges, and damaged a local hydropower facility.

Emergency response teams, including the Nepali military, conducted operations along the riverbank, evacuating dozens of residents to safety by land and helicopter. While no fatalities have been confirmed, authorities reported that at least five people remain missing. Disaster management officials have instructed populations in high-risk zones to move to safer areas as rescue teams maintain high alert.

The incident occurs roughly six weeks after catastrophic regional flooding and mudslides caused thousands of casualties across the Himalayan nation.

Sources: BBC News, Der Standard, FAZ, La Vanguardia, Sweden Herald

Slovenian voters rejected a proposed law on parliamentary inquiries in a legislative referendum on Sunday, while supporting positions aligned with Prime Minister Janez Janša's ruling Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) across three consultative referendums.

According to preliminary results from the State Election Commission with over 95 percent of votes counted, 50.5 percent of voters cast ballots against the parliamentary inquiry legislation. Left-liberal opposition parties had criticized the proposed measure, calling it an effort to establish a "political police."

In contrast, options backed by the governing coalition prevailed in three advisory votes, which included proposals concerning public broadcasting fees. Janša characterized the referendums as a "test of common sense" and pledged that his administration would respect the outcome and enact relevant legislation where required.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net, Danas, N1, Index

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for an investigation into anonymous military and intelligence personnel who testified in the award-winning documentary NAZA.

The film features accounts from 24 unidentified Israeli security sources who accuse the military of causing extensive civilian casualties in Gaza, including through the use of artificial intelligence targeting systems. Netanyahu has requested senior military and internal security officials to identify and prosecute the individuals involved. The prime minister previously faced scrutiny after threatening to revoke the citizenship of the documentary's filmmakers.

Sources: Le Monde, Morgunblaðið, NRC, NU.

The post-World War II era was largely defined by the global commitment to ensure "never again" following the extermination of six million Jewish people during the Holocaust. This historical trauma acted as a catalyst for the founding of the European unification project, aimed at securing lasting peace on the continent, as well as the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. National sovereignty provided the Jewish population with a permanent home where their existence was no longer subject to the tolerance of other societies. Together, these events reshaped mid-twentieth-century international relations, linking the political architecture of modern Europe directly to the historical memory of the Holocaust.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN)