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The ally in the blackout

How Europeans are countering the efforts of Trump, Musk and Hegseth to leave Ukraine in the dark

Data and satellites. Europeans oppose Trump’s blackouts in Ukraine

The U.S. President has decided to impose restrictions on the sharing of intelligence with the Ukrainians, and the devastating effect of this decision was immediately apparent. Data, satellites and the stance of European allies

Paola Peduzzi

15 OCT 26

The analysis

Trump is putting pressure on Kyiv alone. Five days of bad news

The U.S. President is also withdrawing intelligence support from Ukraine, both in cities and on the front line. The consequences

Kristina Berdynskykh

15 OCT 26

Climate brides

Child marriages are down to the weather, and Burundi is giving the UN a lesson in human rights

Plan International, one of the longest-standing and most influential children’s charities, which holds consultative status and has a partnership with the United Nations, announces that “climate disasters are increasing the risks of child marriage”. And the media are following suit

Giulio Meotti

15 OCT 26

Editorials

The Netherlands and the dilemma of freedom

Hamas’s public celebrations and the backlash over the glorification of terrorism

Redazione

15 OCT 26

in Spain

Young, spoilt, anti-Sánchez. Who are the Cayetanos?

A subculture that proudly champions its traditional roots, in opposition to the government’s progressive policies. The new generation of conservatives, which is much more than just a social phenomenon

Stefano Pistolini

15 OCT 26

“Chiesa e tori” first, the bullring straight below. That’s the mantra of the Cayetanos (photo: Getty)

The Israel Effect

This is how Democrats for Israel in America are holding their ground against the electoral fervour of anti-Zionism

The new wave of Social Democrats has placed the US’s distancing from Israel – in ideological, financial and military alliance terms – at the heart of its election manifesto. However, some groups are seeking to put forward non-anti-Zionist candidates who act as a bridge between the party and pro-Israeli groups.

Giulio Silvano

15 OCT 26

EDITORIALS

Rama’s crisis is spreading. In Tirana, students are joining forces with the flamingos to fight corruption

The student mobilisation, which arose from protests over conditions at universities, the cost of higher education, financial support and the country’s high unemployment rate, has now joined forces with the Flamingo movement, which for months has been calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign over allegations of corruption

Redazione

15 OCT 26

Hostages of the Kremlin

Moscow arrests a Japanese journalist. A warning to Tokyo — and a favour to China

Yuki Imai of the Hokkaido Shimbun faces up to 20 years in prison on espionage charges. His arrest comes as Japan deepens military and intelligence cooperation with Kyiv, while Putin draws closer to Beijing over islands disputed with Tokyo

Giulia Pompili

15 OCT 26

Moscow arrests a Japanese journalist. A warning to Tokyo — and a favour to China

The City and the Front

The two screens to watch to understand why Putin needs Trump

The Kremlin is working to shape the perception that the Ukrainians have been defeated; this is intended to convince the US president that such a protracted war is down to Zelensky’s stubbornness, and that the best way to end it is therefore to stop him. The front line amongst civilians in Kyiv

Micol Flammini

15 OCT 26

The two screens to watch to understand why Putin needs Trump

towards the summit

The EU and NATO avoid a clash with Trump and play down the betrayal of Ukraine

For Europeans, the diesel deal and everything that followed are seen as a desperate move by Trump in the run-up to the mid-term elections. The hope is that after 3 November, everything will return to normal for Kyiv

David Carretta

15 OCT 26

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