Starting 13 October 2025

Welcome to this week's news, all summarised with amazing AI. Join us as we explore exciting places, meet historical figures, discover amazing animals, and learn about cool science. Each article is packed with fun facts that will expand your knowledge and spark your curiosity.

πŸ›οΈ Politics

Bloomberg Β· 13.10.25MI5 Warns UK Politicians of China and Russia Spying EffortsThe UK's domestic security service, MI5, warned politicians and their staff that they are being targeted by spies from other countries.
  • πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ The UK's spy agency, MI5, told politicians that spies from China, Russia, and Iran are trying to trick them to get secret information.
  • πŸ’» These spies might pretend to be friendly, send fake emails, or even give money to influence decisions.
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ MI5's boss, Sir Ken McCallum, said that spying hurts the country and makes its democracy weaker over time.
  • πŸ‘€ Politicians were told to be careful if someone seems too nice or wants private meetings for no clear reason.
  • βš–οΈ A past case showed how a lawyer was accused of helping China in politics, reminding everyone to protect the UK's secrets and democracy.
Sky News Β· 19.10.25Politics latest: Ed Miliband 'welcomes' challenge from Jeremy Clarkson for seat in parliamentCabinet minister Ed Miliband has responded to the row about Israeli football fans being banned from a match in Birmingham.
  • 🌍 Ed Miliband, a big politician in the UK, talked about football fans from Israel not being allowed to watch a match in Birmingham.
  • ⚽ He said that no place in Britain should ever be closed off to Jewish people, but he didn't promise that Israeli fans could go to the game.
  • πŸ—³οΈ There's also a big contest happening inside the Labour Party to choose the next deputy leader, and people are watching closely.
  • 🌱 Miliband shared a new plan to create green jobs to help the planet, but it's smaller than what his party first said.
  • πŸ˜‚ TV star Jeremy Clarkson might try to take Miliband's seat in Parliament, and Miliband says he's happy to take on the challenge!

πŸ•΅οΈ Fun Fact!

During World War II, spies used invisible ink made from lemon juice! When heated, the writing would appear, helping them send secret messages.

🌍 World News

The Diplomat Β· 14.10.25China-Middle East Cooperation: In the Eye of the BeholderInsights from Mohammed Alsudairi and Andrea Ghiselli.
  • 🌍 China and the Middle East are friends mostly in trade and technology, not in armies or wars. China likes doing business there but doesn't want to get too involved in the region's conflicts.
  • 🀝 Countries like Saudi Arabia work with both China and the United States. They see China as a helpful partner but still rely on the U.S. for defense.
  • πŸ•Œ In Syria, leaders saw China as a friendly country against U.S. power, but even they knew China wouldn't fight or protect them.
  • βš–οΈ Some countries in the Middle East have little power to change the world, while strong ones like Saudi Arabia and Turkey can shape the future by working with both China and the U.S.
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The U.S. will likely stay the main power in the Middle East, while China grows its influence slowly without replacing America anytime soon.
BBC News Β· 19.10.25Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery, French culture minister saysFrench media say jewellery has been stolen, after three masked men used a freight lift to access the museum.
  • πŸ–ΌοΈThe Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the most famous museums in the world, had to close after a robbery happened early on Sunday morning.
  • πŸš“ Three masked thieves used a special lift that was being fixed to sneak into a gallery that keeps France's crown jewels.
  • πŸ’Ž The robbers stole jewellery, broke windows, and then escaped quickly on motor scooters.
  • πŸͺš They even used chainsaws during the robbery, but police are now investigating to find out who they are and what was taken.
  • πŸ›οΈ The Louvre is home to many famous treasures and paintings, and it had to close for the day while the police checked everything.

πŸ–ΌοΈ Fun Fact!

The world's smallest museum is only 36 square feet, that's smaller than most bedrooms! It's in New York City and can only fit 3 people at a time.

🏏 Sports

BBC Sport Β· 18.10.25England in New Zealand: First T20 washed out after Sam Curran impressesEngland played New Zealand in a T20 cricket match, but heavy rain stopped the game before New Zealand could bat.
  • 🏏 England played New Zealand in a T20 cricket match, but heavy rain stopped the game before New Zealand could even bat.
  • 🌧️ England scored 153 runs for 6 wickets, thanks to Sam Curran, who hit 49 runs without getting out, his second best score ever for England.
  • πŸ’ͺ The pitch was tricky, and many English players got out early, but Curran stayed calm and helped his team finish strong.
  • 🌍 This game was part of England's winter tour and a warm up before big matches like the Ashes and the T20 World Cup.
  • πŸ—“οΈ Even though the rain spoiled the match, fans were happy to see Curran back in form, the next game is on Monday in Christchurch.
BBC Sport Β· 15.10.25Liverpool news: Fenway Sports Group's 15-year anniversaryFifteen years ago, Fenway Sports Group became the owners of Liverpool and promised to make the team strong again.
  • ⚽ Fifteen years ago, Fenway Sports Group became the owners of Liverpool and promised to make the team strong, happy, and successful again. They say it has been an amazing adventure full of teamwork.
  • πŸ† The owners are proud of Liverpool's big wins, like two Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy, and many special moments.
  • ❀️ They remember great times, like winning their first trophy in 2012 and becoming world champions in 2019.
  • 🏟️ They also worked hard to make the stadium and training places better, keeping Liverpool's spirit and history alive.
  • πŸ‘ They thanked all players, staff, and fans for their support and said the journey isn't over, there's still more to win, more memories to make, and everyone will never walk alone.

🏏 Fun Fact!

The longest cricket match ever played lasted 12 days! It was between England and South Africa in 1939, and it still ended in a draw because players had to catch a ship home.

πŸ”¬ Science

NBC News Β· 17.10.25Should scientists be allowed to edit the genes of wild animals? Top conservation groups just voted yesThe world's largest network of environmental groups approved the exploration of genetic engineering tools to aid in the preservation of animal species.
  • 🧬 Big nature groups from around the world met in Abu Dhabi to decide if scientists can change the genes of wild animals and plants to help save them from dying out.
  • 🌍 They voted yes to exploring gene editing but said scientists must be very careful, test safely, and explain risks before trying anything in nature.
  • 🐺 Some scientists already change the DNA of animals, like mosquitoes, to stop diseases such as malaria. Others even brought back an extinct dire wolf in a lab.
  • βš—οΈ Not everyone agrees, some groups worry that changing genes could hurt the environment in ways we can't undo.
  • 🌿 Supporters say this new science might help animals survive climate change and protect nature for the future.
ScienceDaily Β· 13.10.25Decades-old photosynthesis mystery finally solvedScientists from the Indian Institute of Science and Caltech have finally solved a decades old mystery about how photosynthesis really begins.
  • 🌞 Scientists from India and California finally solved a big mystery about how plants use sunlight to make energy, something they do through photosynthesis.
  • 🌿 Inside plants, tiny parts called Photosystem II help turn sunlight into energy by moving electrons, which are like tiny sparks of power.
  • ⚑ For years, scientists wondered why energy only travels down one of two possible paths inside this system, and now they know it is because the second path has a much higher energy wall that blocks electrons.
  • πŸ”¬ Using super fast computers, the team found that one path called D1 is easier for electrons to move through, while the other called D2 slows them down.
  • πŸ’‘ This discovery could help people design artificial leaves in the future, machines that copy plants to make clean energy from sunlight.

🌿 Fun Fact!

Some plants can talk to each other! When a tree is being eaten by bugs, it releases chemicals that warn nearby trees to start producing bug repelling substances.

πŸ€– Technology & AI

Google Β· 15.10.25How a Gemma model helped discover a new potential cancer therapy pathwayA new 27 billion parameter foundation model for single cell analysis built on the Gemma family of open models.
  • 🧠 Scientists at Google DeepMind and Yale made a super smart AI called C2S Scale 27B that can understand how tiny cells in our body talk to each other, just like people use words.
  • πŸ”¬ The AI found a new way to fight cancer by spotting how to make cold tumors that hide from the immune system become hot so our body can see and attack them.
  • πŸ’Š It discovered that a medicine called silmitasertib, when mixed with a small dose of another chemical called interferon, helps cancer cells show signals that make them easier to fight.
  • πŸ§ͺ Scientists tested this idea in real lab experiments and it worked, the tumors became much more visible to the immune system.
  • 🌍 This discovery shows how AI can help create new medicines faster, helping scientists find new ways to cure tough diseases like cancer.
The Guardian Β· 16.10.25AI might be creating a 'permanent underclass' but it's the makers of the tech bubble who are replaceableDespite the relentless insistence of tech's grifters, AI is not industrially inevitable or even sustainable.
  • 🧠 Some experts think computers might become as smart as humans by 2027, maybe even smarter. People worry that it could take many jobs.
  • πŸ’Ό Writers, teachers, and movie makers are scared that robots or AI could replace them. But this isn't the first time new machines changed work, it happened in history too.
  • πŸ‘· Unions, which are groups of workers, have helped protect jobs before. For example, car and nurse unions made sure technology didn't take away people's work but helped them learn new skills instead.
  • ⚑Big AI computers use lots of power and money. Some experts say companies aren't making much profit yet, so it might be a tech bubble.
  • πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ If tech companies don't pay fairly for people's ideas and work, that's not progress, that's cheating. The author jokes that even the tech bosses could be replaced by their own robots one day.

πŸ€– Fun Fact!

The word robot comes from a Czech word robota meaning forced work or labor. It was first used in a 1920 play about artificial workers!

πŸ‘— Fashion

Harper's BAZAAR Β· 13.10.25Our Favorite Trends from Paris Fashion WeekSoft volume, confidence, the ease of loosened silhouettes, Paris had it all.
  • πŸ‘—Paris Fashion Week 2026 was full of sparkle and excitement. Designers showed clothes that were fun, colorful, and full of energy, making everyone clap and cheer!
  • πŸ‘œ Jonathan Anderson made his first Dior show with fancy jackets and bows. Other designers like Matthieu Blazy at Chanel and Pieter Mulier at AlaΓ―a amazed everyone with creative and bold looks.
  • πŸ‘š Clothes were loose and comfy with soft shapes, puffed skirts, and flowing dresses. Button up shirts became the new star of the season!
  • 🌸 Bright colors and hand painted flowers made outfits feel like a happy spring garden.
  • ✨ Feathers, shiny fabrics, and stylish denim turned simple looks into dazzling fashion moments everyone loved!

🀐 Fun Fact!

The zipper was invented in 1893 but wasn't popular until the 1930s! People thought it was too complicated and preferred buttons for almost 40 years.

Amazing Fun Facts You Won't Believe!

Here are some incredible facts about the topics we covered that will blow your mind!

πŸ–ΌοΈ Museum Fact

The world's smallest museum is only 36 square feet, that's smaller than most bedrooms! It's in New York City and can only fit 3 people at a time.

πŸ•΅οΈ Spy Fact

During World War II, spies used invisible ink made from lemon juice! When heated, the writing would appear, helping them send secret messages.

🏏 Cricket Fact

The longest cricket match ever played lasted 12 days! It was between England and South Africa in 1939, and it still ended in a draw because players had to catch a ship home.

🌿 Plant Fact

Some plants can talk to each other! When a tree is being eaten by bugs, it releases chemicals that warn nearby trees to start producing bug repelling substances.

🀐 Fashion Fact

The zipper was invented in 1893 but wasn't popular until the 1930s! People thought it was too complicated and preferred buttons for almost 40 years.

πŸ€– AI Fact

The word robot comes from a Czech word robota meaning forced work or labor. It was first used in a 1920 play about artificial workers!

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πŸ›οΈ Which museum was robbed in Paris?

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