Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries as tensions with Trump deepen.
In this episode
- Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries as tensions with Trump deepen
- School roof collapse in Pakistan kills dozens; inspections ordered
- Four killed in Oregon elementary school shooting
- Germany and France agree on support for Europe’s car industry
- USC researchers report a potential renewable source of cancer-fighting immune cells
- A rugby player from South Africa’s Lions dies in France ahead of European fixture
Transcript
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Sources
- RechercheTrump called Ukraine’s refinery strikes a “disgrace.”
- Deutsche WelleEU summit: European leaders pledge support for Ukraine
- ‘We’re done,’ Zelensky says, as Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries. The Kremlin claims the attacks never stopped. — Meduza
- Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, as U.S. relations teeter
- Russia Repels 644 Ukrainian Drones as Trump Calls Attacks on Russian Refineries ‘Disgrace’ - The Moscow Times
- Russia talks up refinery attack as Trump blames Ukraine for expensive fuel - Internazionale
- Trump Lashes Out at Zelensky Over Russian Refinery Attacks: 'Disgrace' - Newsweek
- Did Ukraine strike the Saratov and Ryazan oil refineries – Lytvyn’s new statement | Ukrainian News | LIGA.net
- RechercheAl Jazeera reported that bereaved families were demanding justice and that some relatives maintained they had repeatedly warned the school owner about rainwater seeping into classrooms; the warning claim is attributed to relatives.
- RechercheThe BBC reported that a private tuition-centre roof collapse near Lahore in June killed 14 children, a previous incident cited in its coverage of the Peshawar collapse.
- RecherchePolice said a 16-year-old killed three children, aged 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- RechercheAs historical context, CBC reported that the shooting was the 28th U.S. mass killing of 2026, using a project definition of four or more people killed excluding the perpetrator.
- CNAThree children and one teacher killed in Oregon school shooting: Police
- RechercheSilver Rail serves kindergarten through fifth grade; the Associated Press report carried by PBS said the school had 459 enrolled students as of the previous year.
- RechercheDW reports that European carmakers have struggled to compete with Chinese counterparts in the electric-vehicle market.
- ScienceDailyUSC scientists discover how to create a never-ending supply of cancer-fighting cells | ScienceDaily
- The GuardianRugby player found dead at Lions team hotel before Champions Cup game against La Rochelle
- Daily MaverickLions player dies from suspected cardiac arrest in French hotel
