Venezuela
The FCDO now advises against all travel to Amazonas state and to within 40km of the border with Colombia, in a change published on 14 October. It continues to advise against all travel to the Orinoco Mining Arc and within 40km of the borders with Brazil and Guyana. Full story in today's lead.
Ukraine
The UN Spokesperson, citing OCHA and Ukrainian authorities, said on 14 October that overnight large-scale attacks hit Kyiv and other regions, including Kharkiv, that all three major heat-and-power plants in the capital were attacked, and that 600,000 people were left without electricity and water in parts of the city.
Mauritius
The FCDO says localised demonstrations and community unrest followed a police shooting on 9 October and may continue. A further overnight curfew covering most areas of the main island was scheduled from 20:30 on Wednesday 14 October to 05:00 on Thursday 15 October. Check local guidance for timings.
United Kingdom
The Home Office's counter-terrorism disruptive powers report for 2025 shows 3,034 terrorism-related arrests in Great Britain, 92 per cent of them linked to supporting Palestine Action, and 2,654 Schedule 7 port examinations across the UK. Full story in today's second post.
