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Teacher Killed, 25 Girls Abducted in Nigeria School Attack Armed men attacked a girls’ secondary school in Kebbi State early Monday, killing a teacher and abducting at least 25 students. Police say the gunmen exchanged fire with officers before taking the girls from their hostel and fleeing into nearby bushland. A search operation involving police, military and local vigilantes is underway. It is Nigeria’s first major school abduction since March 2024. INSIDER | UK

Trump Pushes GOP to Release Epstein Files Donald Trump urged House Republicans to vote for the release of all federal documents on Jeffrey Epstein, saying the party has “nothing to hide.” The shift comes after Democrats published emails between Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell mentioning Trump, though they contain no allegations against him. The bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act is expected to pass the House, but its Senate chances remain unclear. INSIDER | UK

Deadly Wave of Russian Strikes Devastates Kyiv A Russian drone slammed into a Kyiv apartment block, killing six and injuring many more as dozens of buildings came under attack. Emergency services said the explosion caused floors four through eight to collapse, with residents witnessing bodies pulled from the rubble. The strikes also targeted Chornomorsk, where two people were killed at a market. President Zelensky reported that Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles, causing widespread damage to civilian infrastructure and leaving parts of the capital without heating. INSIDER | UK

Shutdown Ends, Democrats Divided, Trump Triumphant The historic 43-day US government shutdown is officially over. President Trump hailed the agreement to reopen the government as a “big win,” even as Democrats accused their own leadership of caving under pressure. Progressives blasted Senate Democrats for failing to secure health insurance subsidies, while California Governor Gavin Newsom labeled the deal “pathetic.” Trump capitalized on the infighting, claiming Democrats “broke” under Republican resolve. Meanwhile, Congress now faces another funding deadline in January to avoid a repeat crisis. INSIDER | UK

New Epstein Documents Mention Trump and UK Officials Democrats released 20,000 pages of Epstein-related documents, including emails between Epstein, Maxwell, and author Michael Wolff discussing Donald Trump. One 2011 email cited Trump as “the dog that hasn’t barked,” mentioning Virginia Giuffre, who reportedly confirmed Trump’s innocence before her death. Further exchanges reveal Epstein and Wolff strategizing about how Trump’s campaign statements could benefit Epstein. The cache also mentions Prince Andrew and UK politician Peter Mandelson. Republicans condemned the release as an attempt to damage Trump politically. INSIDER | UK

China vs. US: dispute over $13 billion in Bitcoin China’s National Virus Response Center claims the US illegally took 127,000 BTC from Chinese businessman Chen Zhi, the head of Prince Group. The report links the funds to a 2020 hack of the LuBian mining pool and describes the US action as having “hallmarks of a state-sponsored hacker operation.” The report even refers to it as “a conflict between thieves.” INSIDER | UK

Court Overturns Sexual Misconduct Conviction of Squid Game Star O Yeong-Su, best known for his role in Squid Game, has been acquitted after a South Korean court threw out his 2024 conviction for sexually assaulting a woman in 2017. Judges said there was “doubt” about whether the incident occurred as described, noting the alleged victim’s memory may have changed over time. The woman, who first reported the case in 2021, condemned the ruling, while advocacy group Womenlink called it another example of the theatre industry hiding abuse. Mr O thanked the court for what he called a “wise judgement”. INSIDER | UK

Former French President Sarkozy Released After Three Weeks in Prison Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from La Santé prison after serving three weeks of a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy linked to alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign. A Paris court granted his release under strict judicial supervision, banning him from leaving France and from contacting witnesses or justice ministry employees ahead of his appeal scheduled for next year. Sarkozy called his detention “gruelling” and insists he is innocent, saying his focus is on proving it. He was visited in prison by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, a move that triggered a formal complaint from 30 lawyers who argued the visit posed a conflict of interest. Sarkozy, the first former French leader jailed since 1945, spent his time in solitary confinement with limited daily exercise and controlled communication rights. INSIDER | UK

Former French President Sarkozy Released After Three Weeks in Prison Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from La Santé prison after serving three weeks of a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy linked to alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign. A Paris court granted his release under strict judicial supervision, banning him from leaving France and from contacting witnesses or justice ministry employees ahead of his appeal scheduled for next year. Sarkozy called his detention “gruelling” and insists he is innocent, saying his focus is on proving it. He was visited in prison by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, a move that triggered a formal complaint from 30 lawyers who argued the visit posed a conflict of interest. Sarkozy, the first former French leader jailed since 1945, spent his time in solitary confinement with limited daily exercise and controlled communication rights. INSIDER | UK

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US Senate Approves Deal to End Record 40-Day Government Shutdown The US Senate has passed a bipartisan deal intended to end the longest government shutdown in the country’s history. After weekend negotiations, eight Democrats joined Republicans to advance a funding compromise that now heads to the House of Representatives. The shutdown began on 1 October, leaving 1.4 million federal workers unpaid and disrupting services including air travel and food assistance for 41 million low-income Americans. The agreement includes a December vote on extending key healthcare subsidies and funding for veterans affairs, agriculture and SNAP benefits until next September. However, House approval is still required, and a new shutdown remains possible after 30 January. INSIDER | UK

Six Killed as Massive Russian Strikes Hit Energy and Residential Sites Across Ukraine At least six people were killed as Russia launched more than 450 drones and 45 missiles against Ukraine overnight, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas. Two people died and 12 were injured in a strike on an apartment block in Dnipro, while three others were killed in Zaporizhzhia. Twenty-five locations, including Kyiv, were hit, leaving widespread blackouts. PM Yulia Svyrydenko said major energy sites in Poltava, Kharkiv and Kyiv regions were damaged, but critical infrastructure has been reconnected and water supply maintained through generators. Ukraine said it shot down 406 drones and nine missiles. President Zelensky urged “no exceptions” in Western sanctions on Russian energy, warning that Moscow is trying to break Ukraine’s economy ahead of winter. The attacks came hours after the US granted Hungary a one-year exemption from restrictions on buying Russian oil and gas. INSIDER | UK

EU Forces Rescue 24 Sailors After Somali Pirate Attack EU naval forces freed 24 crew members from the Maltese-flagged tanker Hellas Aphrodite after it was hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Somalia. The ship, transporting petrol from India to South Africa, was attacked on Thursday with machine guns and RPGs before pirates boarded. The crew secured themselves inside a citadel while the attackers took control. On Friday, Spain’s warship ESPS Victoria boarded the tanker under Operation Atalanta and found all crew unharmed. The EU mission said a “show of force” caused the pirates to flee. The threat in the area remains high, with other vessels recently approached by small speedboats amid a resurgence of Somali piracy linked to Red Sea disruptions caused by Houthi attacks. INSIDER | UK

German Hospital Nurse Convicted of 10 Murders and 27 Attempted Murders A German nurse has been convicted of killing 10 patients and trying to kill 27 others by injecting them with morphine or midazolam during night shifts. His motive, according to prosecutors, was to reduce the workload he found “irritating.” The crimes occurred at a hospital in Wuerselen from late 2023 to mid-2024. The court imposed a life sentence and noted exceptional severity of guilt. Authorities are now investigating additional deaths linked to his earlier career. INSIDER | UK

36-Day US Government Shutdown Breaks Record The United States has entered its 36th day without a functioning federal government, marking the longest shutdown in history. The stalemate between Democrats and Republicans over a spending bill continues, with both sides blaming each other for the crisis. Federal workers remain unpaid, and air travel disruptions are mounting. Officials warn some regions could soon see airspace closures. Low-income citizens reliant on SNAP benefits are also affected, as funding delays leave millions uncertain about food aid. INSIDER | UK

Fatal Avalanche Hits Nepal’s Yalung Ri Peak Seven climbers, including five foreigners, were killed when an avalanche hit their expedition near Yalung Ri base camp in Dolakha district, Nepal. Rescue teams have recovered two bodies and are searching for the rest, believed to be buried under several metres of snow. Officials confirmed that eight survivors have been flown to Kathmandu for treatment. Those killed include two Italians, a Canadian, a German, a French climber, and two Nepali guides. Poor weather conditions continue to hamper rescue efforts. INSIDER | UK

Powerful Earthquake Devastates Parts of Northern Afghanistan A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale has hit northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 and injuring over 530 people. The quake struck near Mazar-e-Sharif, one of the country’s largest cities, around 01:00 local time. The tremor damaged homes, caused blackouts across Afghanistan, and disrupted power imports from neighboring Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The Taliban confirmed widespread destruction, including damage to the historic Blue Mosque. Rescue operations are underway, but officials expect the death toll to rise. Afghanistan’s poor infrastructure and fault-line location make it highly prone to deadly quakes. INSIDER | UK

Government Shutdown Intensifies as Courts Order SNAP Payments A federal court has mandated the Trump administration to utilize contingency funds to ensure SNAP benefits continue amid the ongoing government shutdown. Millions of Americans, particularly families relying on SNAP, faced uncertainty as benefits were halted, prompting urgent legal action. The rulings from judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island aim to alleviate the crisis affecting over 42 million SNAP recipients. Lawmakers are concerned that the administration's refusal to fund these benefits could escalate political tensions. Experts warn that failure to comply may lead to increased hunger and social unrest. INSIDER | UK

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Trump threatens military intervention in Nigeria, citing ‘Christian persecution’ Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to ready for possible military action against Islamist groups in Nigeria, claiming the country’s Christians face “genocide.” He warned that US aid to Nigeria would be cut unless the government “protects its people.” Nigerian officials pushed back, calling Trump’s remarks exaggerated and stressing that militants kill both Muslims and Christians. Trump’s comments follow his decision to label Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over religious freedom violations. Observers note that while Boko Haram and ISWAP have terrorized northern Nigeria for years, most of their victims have been Muslim. INSIDER | UK