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Sydney suburb locked down as police hunt man reportedly carrying shotgun
Police in Sydney, Australia, have locked down part of the inner-west suburb of Dulwich Hill while searching for a man reportedly armed with a shotgun, who allegedly set a stolen car on fire and fled on foot.
The Guardian World · 16 Oct, 06:56
Trump calls Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a "shame"
US President Donald Trump criticised Ukraine's resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries in an interview with broadcaster Newsmax. He also said it is harder to reach a deal with Zelensky than with Putin.
Delfi · 16 Oct, 06:56
US imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court as an institution
On 9 October the US imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court in The Hague, blocking its assets under US jurisdiction and restricting dealings with it. The EU has urged Washington to reverse the move, while experts warn of consequences for the court and for the planned Ukraine aggression tribunal.
LV portāls · 16 Oct, 05:58
16-year-old kills three children and a teacher at primary school in Oregon
A 16-year-old local boy killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, in the US. A bystander followed him into the school and shot him dead.
BBC World · 16 Oct, 05:57
Trump Condemns Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
US President Donald Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries "a disgrace". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier rejected Trump's calls for an "energy ceasefire".
France 24 · 16 Oct, 05:57
Politico humor column imagines the EU after a Marine Le Pen presidency
Politico Europe's humor column "Declassified" imagines a fictional 2030 in which French President Marine Le Pen has dismantled the EU. It riffs on her recent Brussels speech pledging to turn the European Commission into a "secretariat" for member countries.
Politico Europe · 16 Oct, 05:57
Argentine students protest on campus against Milei's austerity as judge fines government
A judge in Argentina has fined the government for failing to fund universities. Student protests against President Javier Milei's spending cuts have turned violent.
Al Jazeera · 16 Oct, 05:56
Occupied Luhansk: Journalists Warn of Neglect and Growing Pressure on Residents
Ukrainian journalists say the Russian-occupied city of Luhansk and its region get little attention in Ukraine. Studies point to rising repression and a changing ethnic makeup in the occupied territory.
Ukrainska Pravda · 16 Oct, 05:56
EU budget showdown slips to November as Costa pushes for quick deal
European Council President António Costa is pushing for a quick agreement on the EU's long-term budget, but the decisive talks have slipped to November. French President Emmanuel Macron told the summit a deal must be reached by the end of the year.
Politico Europe · 16 Oct, 04:57
Clashes erupt at Buenos Aires protest over university funding law
Protesters in Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, demanded that the government implement a law to boost university funding. Clashes broke out during the demonstration.
Al Jazeera · 16 Oct, 04:57
Trump Says He Wants No Dealings With Zelensky, Claiming He Won't Make a Deal With Russia
US President Donald Trump has said he does not want to deal with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He believes Zelensky is unwilling to reach an agreement with Russia.
Ukrainska Pravda · 16 Oct, 04:56
Man found in barrel in drought-hit Lake Mead identified after four years
Las Vegas investigators have identified a man whose remains were found in a barrel in Lake Mead in 2022 as Edward Lelburian Jackson from Arkansas. The investigation into his killing is set to continue.
The Guardian World · 16 Oct, 04:56
Four killed in shooting at Oregon primary school, including three children
A 16-year-old gunman killed a teacher and three children at a primary school in the US state of Oregon. He was himself killed by an armed member of the community who followed him inside.
BBC World · 16 Oct, 04:55
Nineteen hurt as minibus hits freight train at Eurotunnel site near Calais
A minibus carrying lorry drivers struck a stationary shuttle train on the Eurotunnel loading platform near Calais, France, injuring 19 people. Two are critically hurt, but authorities say no one's life is in danger.
The Guardian World · 16 Oct, 03:59
London housing project wins top architecture award
A mixed housing scheme fronting Lion Green Road in London has won a top architecture award. People linked to the project told the BBC about the importance of council-style housing and a new approach to layout.
BBC England · 16 Oct, 03:58
Zelensky Seeks European Backing After Rift with US Over Refinery Strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met European leaders in Brussels on Thursday after saying Kyiv would no longer follow US President Donald Trump's demand to avoid striking Russian oil refineries. Ties with Washington have also been strained by disruptions to a US-provided satellite system.
France 24 · 16 Oct, 03:57
US police say colleague's tip foiled 19-year-old's plot to attack Hindu temple
A 19-year-old from Illinois has been charged with making a terrorist threat after allegedly trying to shoot at a Hindu temple in Aurora. Police say a co-worker alerted them to the plan.
BBC World · 16 Oct, 03:57
Order to restrict Starshield for Ukraine came directly from the White House
An order to limit the Starshield satellite system's operation for Ukraine came directly from the White House, media report. Ukraine uses the system for battlefield communications and to control interceptor drones.
Ukrainska Pravda · 16 Oct, 03:56
EU leaders at Brussels summit revisit frozen Russian assets after US move on Russian diesel
At an EU summit in Brussels, several countries are pushing again to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. It follows US President Donald Trump's decision to allow Russian diesel into the American market.
Politico Europe · 16 Oct, 03:56
Iraq's parliament approves remaining ministers in al-Zaidi's cabinet
Iraq's parliament has finished approving key ministers five months after the government led by al-Zaidi took office. The approval comes amid growing concerns about the country's economy.
Al Jazeera · 16 Oct, 03:56
UK to try men accused of raping a woman who was drugged for years by her husband
A trial of ten men accused of raping a woman drugged by her husband begins in Manchester on 2 November. The husband has already pleaded guilty, and the case is being compared with France's Gisèle Pelicot trial.
Jauns.lv · 16 Oct, 03:56
Starlink access for Ukraine restored, UK says, as US order to limit it reportedly came from White House
UK defence secretary Wes Streeting said Ukraine's access to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service has been restored after restrictions on Wednesday. Reuters reports the order to slow the service came from inside the White House.
Guardian Ukraina · 16 Oct, 03:55
Two Trump Allies, Alina Habba Mildon and Richard Grenell, Locked in Bitter Feud Over Venezuela Spoils
Alina Habba Mildon and Richard Grenell, both described as allies of US President Donald Trump, are engaged in a heated dispute. According to The New York Times, it stems from a fight over a share of the spoils in Venezuela.
The New York Times · 16 Oct, 03:55
At least four killed, three of them children, in US elementary school shooting
At least four people, including three children, have been killed in a shooting at an elementary school in the United States. Authorities have indicated the shooter died by gunfire, but few other details about the attack are available.
Al Jazeera · 16 Oct, 02:57
Trump's New Press Secretary Says It Is 'Unknown' How Often She Will Deal With Media
Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary under US President Donald Trump, told the Guardian it is unclear how often she will brief reporters. She is also facing scrutiny over her legal credentials.
The Guardian World · 16 Oct, 02:57
Five dead after school shooting in Oregon
Five people have died in a shooting at a school in the US state of Oregon, according to two law enforcement officials.
Sky News · 16 Oct, 02:57
Mass drone attack closes airspace over much of European Russia to civil aviation
A large-scale drone attack has created a de facto no-fly zone for civil aviation over central and western Russia. All four Moscow airports have fully suspended operations.
Pravda — ziņas · 16 Oct, 02:56
Mass Drone Attack Shuts Down Civilian Airspace Over Central and Western Russia
A large-scale drone attack has effectively created a no-fly zone for civilian aviation over central and western Russia. All four Moscow airports have fully suspended operations.
Ukrainska Pravda · 16 Oct, 02:56
Ukraine Presses On With Strikes on Russian Refineries Despite Trump's Deal With Russia
Ukraine's president has decided to keep attacking Russian oil refineries. The New York Times says this shows U.S. President Donald Trump cannot end a war he promised to resolve.
The New York Times · 16 Oct, 02:56
Houthi missile attack on Yemen's presidential palace in Aden kills five
A Houthi missile strike on al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, the seat of Yemen's internationally recognised government, killed five people and injured 16. The prime minister and other ministers were unharmed.
BBC World · 16 Oct, 02:56
At least 33 pupils and a teacher killed as school roof collapses in Pakistan
A school roof collapse in Pakistan has killed at least 33 pupils and a teacher, according to hospital officials. More than a dozen people were injured.
BBC World · 16 Oct, 01:58
Russian Duma backs conscripts serving in Emergencies Ministry fire units
Russia's State Duma has passed in first reading a bill allowing conscripts to serve in military units of the Emergencies Ministry's Federal Fire Service. The aim is to ease a staffing shortage driven by low pay.
Meduza · 16 Oct, 01:58
California faces hot, windy days that raise wildfire risk
The US National Weather Service has warned of strong Santa Ana winds and critical fire weather across south-west California through Saturday. Thousands of residents have had power cut to reduce the risk of sparks.
The Guardian World · 16 Oct, 01:57
Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims
Israel has stopped commercial shipments from entering the Gaza Strip, including fruit and winter clothing. Hamas denies claims relating to taxes.
Al Jazeera · 16 Oct, 01:56
Gunman dead and at least two hospitalised after shooting at Oregon elementary school
A shooting took place Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, in the north-western United States. Police report multiple victims and say the shooter is dead; at least two people were taken to hospital.
France 24 · 16 Oct, 01:56
Putin confiscates Russian assets of Tarkett and four other European companies
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on the compulsory seizure of the Russian assets of French flooring maker Tarkett and four other European companies. Their combined annual revenue exceeds 50 billion rubles.
Pravda — ziņas · 16 Oct, 01:55