PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 31: American papers discuss US President Donald Trump's nuclear reset that "revives a Cold War debate". Next: the British tabloids are on fire after Andrew is stripped of his royal "prince" title. Finally, how much is too much when it comes to Halloween decorations? 

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 30: First, we take a look at reactions in the Brazilian press after the deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro. Next, papers discuss US, Chinese and Russian nuclear plans and a new nuclear weapon dubbed a "doomsday machine". Also: "Russia's moral guardians" are trying to ban Halloween celebrations across the country. Finally, we take a look at a wild text exchange between a HuffPost journalist and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 29, 2025: First, Spanish papers are commemorating last year's deadly floods which killed 237 people. Next, mass civilian casualties are reported in El-Fasher as humanitarian organisations say they have found evidence of crimes against humanity. Plus, the Guardian discusses Indonesia's new capital Nusantara, which it says is turning into a ghost town. Finally, the next episode of "South Park" will feature US President Donald Trump and his "lover" Satan.

PRESS REVIEW – October 28, 2025: First, the trial of Brigitte Macron's online harassers has started in Paris, with 10 people stand accused of spreading fake news and fuelling conspiracy theories about the French first lady. Next, Hurricane Melissa is made worse by climate change. Also, hundreds of Turkish referees have been caught betting on football matches. Finally, a surfboard is reunited with its owner after years of drifting.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 27, 2025: First, the Louvre heist continues to make headlines as papers wonder if it might have been an inside job. Next, President Javier Milei wins big in Argentina's midterm parliamentary elections. Also, bear attacks are on the rise in Japan. Finally, the cutest Halloween tradition sees sausage dogs flood the streets of Shropshire.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 24: Papers react to Donald Trump's sanctions on Russia's energy sector. Next, NBA head coach and player were arrested in a takedown of gambling operations. Finally, we take a look at the finalists of the Comedy Wildlife awards.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 23: Papers discuss US President Donald Trump's expanding operation in the Caribbean Sea. Next: Iranian woman held in France conditionally released in a potential prison swap. Also: The Islamic State is resurging again in Syria. Finally, we take a look at elephant migration and its challenges... 

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 22: Papers discuss the cancellation of the Trump-Putin summit. The Moscow Times looks at the current state of the Russian army. Next, an investigation reveals that NATO is involved in a million-dollar corruption scandal. Also: a report reveals the dark side of the business of surrogacy. On another note, mosquitoes have been found in Iceland, in a first for the country. Finally, we take a look at the world's biggest cat show.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 21: French papers react to former president Nicolas Sarkozy's imprisonment. Also, the posthumous memoir of Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's victims, is out. Next, a scientific breakthrough helps blind people see again. Finally, "water sommeliers" try to convince customers that water is worth up to $100 a bottle.

PRESS REVIEW – October 20, 2025: First, the unbelievable robbery at the Louvre Museum is all over the French papers. The details of the brazen seven-minute heist are also being discussed internationally. Next, the use of swearing has been underestimated, according to scientists. A Guardian article looks at the functions and uses of "bad words". Finally, the latest sumo wrestling championship in London has won the hearts of sports fans worldwide.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 17: In rare comments, the head of Britain's MI5 warns that China is a daily national security threat, sparking outrage over why charges were dropped against two men accused of spying on Britain for China. Also: the first New York mayoral debate took place with the cost of living, rent and Israel taking centre stage. Plus: the British Museum will roll out the pink carpet this weekend for its inaugural fundraising Pink Ball!

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 16: Following the recent ceasefire deal, Palestinian detainees and Israeli hostages share harrowing accounts of their experiences. Also, Seoul reports that around a thousand South Koreans are being forced to work in “inhumane conditions” in Cambodia. Finally, a new scientific theory suggests that aliens may have simply given up trying to contact humans.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 15: Papers focus on French PM Sébastien Lecornu’s suspension of the pension reform, with some describing it as a “surrender to the left”. Meanwhile, in Russia, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrives for his first visit since the fall of the Assad regime. Also, Die Zeit publishes an exclusive on the life of former dictator Bashar al-Assad. Finally, Donald Trump criticises Time magazine’s “really weird” choice of cover photo.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 14: Afghanistan and Pakistan are "lurching toward a full-blown conflict". Also, French newspapers blame President Emmanuel Macron and his "insistence on retaining control" for the ongoing political crisis. Finally, Bolivia is working to destigmatise the coca leaf, traditionally associated with the production of cocaine.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 13: Israeli papers, from right-wing to left-wing, have praised US President Donald Trump following the hostage release. Meanwhile, the Arab press highlights the West’s “outrageous” treatment of Palestinians. Finally, The New York Times describes the peace deal as a “defeat” for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 10: Israeli papers welcome the first phase of the peace deal in Gaza, but remind us that many things could overshadow it and that Palestinians and Israelis will wake up "under two very different skies". Also: the aftermath of Israel's strikes on Qatar turned out to be a key diplomatic moment in securing the deal. Finally, Norway is "bracing for Trump's reaction" if the US president doesn't win the Nobel Peace Prize. 

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 9, 2025: The Norwegian press remain sceptical about Donald Trump's hopes of being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, despite him having helped broker a tentative peace deal between Hamas and Israel. Also: there's outrage in India over the death of several children after ingesting a cough syrup containing a poisonous component. Plus: scientists hope a sawflies' ability to cut into a plant to lay eggs could revolutionise modern surgery.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 8, 2025: France's political misfortunes continue to make the French front pages. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence has made its way into our personal lives. Elsewhere, French sailing superstar Charlie Dalin reveals his health battles. Finally, Lebron James disappoints his fans.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 7, 2025: French PM Sébastien Lecornu's resignation has sent France into political turmoil and features on most French front pages. France's political troubles are also getting a lot of coverage in Europe and around the world. In Israel, papers are commemorating the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Further afield, Israel's reputation in view of the war in Gaza sparks debate, as do pro-Palestinian marches in London.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 6, 2025: French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government is on most of the French front pages. Also, negotiators head to Egypt in the hopes of reaching a ceasefire agreement for Gaza, based in part on Trump's 20-point peace deal. Next, scientists look for new liveable planets and find traces of life on Mars. Finally, pets get blessed in Washington. [Editor's note: this press review aired before Lecornu's resignation].