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Black Sea grain war escalates as Turkey and the UN push for a truce
Turkey and the UN are pushing for a Black Sea truce, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a pause in strikes. According to Euromaidan Press, Ukraine has knocked out most of Russia's grain exports, while Russia is hitting ships off Romania and Bulgaria.
Euromaidan Press · 16 Oct, 01:55
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Calls Trump's New Oil Partner Corrupt
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says the new oil partner of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is corrupt. Her relations with the administration are growing strained.
The New York Times · 16 Oct, 01:55
EU Member States Set for Clash Over Seven-Year Budget
European lawmakers have opened negotiations in Brussels on the European Union's seven-year budget. Member states are split over spending priorities, and upcoming elections in countries including France and Italy add pressure.
France 24 · 16 Oct, 00:58
Posting strike videos online may help Russia tune its drones' optical targeting
Russia is collecting footage of its Geran attack drones hitting targets in Ukraine, probably to test the optical target-recognition systems that guide the drones. A Ukrainian adviser warns that Moscow now pays people to film such hits.
Euromaidan Press · 16 Oct, 00:58
Police in Yekaterinburg shoot 17-year-old suspected of setting two police cars on fire
A police officer in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg fired at a 17-year-old during his arrest over the burning of police vehicles. Investigators have opened a sabotage case, alleging he acted on instructions from online “handlers.”
Meduza · 16 Oct, 00:58
Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, 19 injured
A bus struck a stationary train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel, injuring 19 people. Two were severely hurt, but no one's life appears to be in danger.
BBC World · 16 Oct, 00:57
Three dead and several missing after floods in Istanbul
Torrential rain has caused severe flooding across Istanbul, Turkey's largest city. Three people have died and several others are reported missing.
Al Jazeera · 16 Oct, 00:57
Zelensky: Ukraine to receive new aviation-strengthening aid packages this month
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after talks with French President Emmanuel Macron that Ukraine will receive new aid packages this month to strengthen its aviation.
Pravda — ziņas · 16 Oct, 00:56
Zelensky after meeting Macron: Ukraine to receive new aviation support packages this month
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after talks with French President Emmanuel Macron that Ukraine will receive new aid packages this month to strengthen its aviation.
Ukrainska Pravda · 16 Oct, 00:56
Violent Protests Hit Tirana for Third Straight Day
Clashes between demonstrators and police have continued for a third day in Tirana, the capital of Albania. Student protests over the cost and quality of higher education have grown into a wider challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama's government.
Euronews · 16 Oct, 00:56
Several people, including children, injured in shooting at Oregon elementary school
A shooting at Silver Rail elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon left several people injured, including children. The suspected shooter was shot dead by police.
The Guardian World · 16 Oct, 00:55
Cyprus president urges shortening EU budget cycle to three or four years
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides told POLITICO the EU should consider a three- or four-year budget instead of a seven-year one. He also said agreeing the multi-year budget by the end of the year looks increasingly unlikely.
Politico Europe · 15 Oct, 23:57
At least seven crew members missing after drone attacks on two chemical tankers in the Black Sea
Emergency teams are searching for seven missing seafarers after two chemical tankers were attacked in the Black Sea. The information comes from an Al Jazeera video report of 15 October.
Al Jazeera · 15 Oct, 23:57
Texas Senate Contest: The Most Expensive Senate Race in America
The New York Times reports that the Senate race in Texas is the most expensive Senate contest in the United States. It illustrates why Donald Trump and the Republican Party are concerned about the upcoming midterm elections.
The New York Times · 15 Oct, 23:56
Oxfam takes France to court over tax inequality
An Oxfam France campaigner says the country's tax system breaches the principle of equality before taxation, as the charity pursues legal action against the French state.
France 24 · 15 Oct, 23:56
Ukraine's military now orders supplies based on real front-line data, lawmaker says
A Ukrainian lawmaker believes the army's new commander-in-chief, Drapatyi, is focusing on soldiers' lives and actual front-line needs. According to the lawmaker, supply orders are now based on data from the front.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Oct, 23:56
US winter forecast to be wetter and warmer, but not snowier, as El Niño strengthens
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects a wetter, warmer winter driven by a strong El Niño. Northern areas should see less snow than usual, while parts of the south may get more.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 23:56
Russian forces attack oil depot in Ukraine's Khmelnytskyi region
On 15 October, Russian forces attacked an oil depot in the Shepetivka district of Khmelnytskyi region in western Ukraine. The attack caused a fire.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Oct, 23:55
St. Petersburg expands ban on migrants with labor patents working in retail, beauty and fitness
St. Petersburg authorities have barred foreign nationals holding labor patents from jobs in health care, beauty services, retail, and sports and fitness through the end of 2026. Citizens of Eurasian Economic Union states are exempt.
Meduza · 15 Oct, 23:55
ITV undercover probe: Farage accused of 'protecting' Reform candidate over racist remarks about Lammy
An undercover ITV investigation suggests Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was reluctant to drop a mayoral candidate, Chris Parry, who made racist remarks about David Lammy. The footage also shows MP Sarah Pochin complaining about chauvinism in the party.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 22:58
Letters with suspicious substances sent to US election offices
US federal authorities are investigating letters containing suspicious substances sent to congressional and state election offices. The incidents come just weeks before the US midterm elections.
BBC World · 15 Oct, 22:58
Zelensky and NATO Chief Rutte Discuss New Air Defence Supplies in Brussels
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. They discussed Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and new deliveries of air defence weapons.
TVNET · 15 Oct, 22:57
Finnish PM: No logic in Trump's moves siding with Russia on Ukraine
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told POLITICO that U.S. President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia's Vladimir Putin makes no sense. He urged the EU to find ways to fund Ukraine, including by revisiting the use of frozen Russian assets.
Politico Europe · 15 Oct, 22:57
Zelensky Discusses Air Defence Deliveries with NATO Chief in Brussels
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels to discuss Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and new air defence deliveries. He said Russia had launched about 1,000 drones within roughly a day.
NRA · 15 Oct, 22:57
Germany Reportedly Proposes Limiting Russians' Schengen Visas to Select Countries
On October 14, an EU visa policy working group in Brussels discussed a German proposal to give Russians tourist visas valid only in one or a few countries. The document is not public, so details remain unknown.
Meduza · 15 Oct, 22:56
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EU Leaders Plan to Ask Zelensky to Tone Down Public Criticism of Trump
European Union leaders plan to ask Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to ease his public criticism of US President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reports.
Apollo.lv · 15 Oct, 22:56
Six members of South Africa's ruling ANC killed in two shootings
Six members of the African National Congress, South Africa's biggest party, have been killed in two shootings. The attacks came only weeks before pivotal nationwide local elections.
The New York Times · 15 Oct, 22:56
Parts of Kyiv and Kyiv Region Lose Power After Russian Attack
On the evening of 15 October, consumers in some districts of Kyiv and the surrounding region lost electricity after a Russian attack on a critical energy infrastructure facility. Ukraine's Ministry of Energy reported this.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Oct, 22:55
Ahead of US midterms, voters frustrated with Trump and want change, poll finds
A new poll shows US voters are disillusioned with President Donald Trump and want change shortly before the congressional midterm elections. Frustration and financial worries make the situation volatile for the Republican Party.
Al Jazeera · 15 Oct, 21:58
Dublin Hotel Accused of Cancelling Rooms for Forum on Combating Antisemitism
A leader of Ireland's Jewish community says a Dublin hotel cancelled a deal for 70 rooms after learning they were reserved for attendees of an international forum. The forum is dedicated to fighting antisemitism.
The New York Times · 15 Oct, 21:57
Macron warns EU leaders they must agree budget by year-end
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned EU leaders that the bloc's long-term budget must be agreed by the end of 2026. Member states remain divided over cuts and the timing.
Politico Europe · 15 Oct, 21:57
CNN: Ukraine has run out of interceptor missiles for Patriot air defence systems
Ukraine has run out of interceptors for its US-made Patriot systems, so most ballistic missiles in the latest Russian strike were not shot down, CNN reports. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned of the shortage for several months.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 15 Oct, 21:57
Kazakh court orders two months' pretrial detention for Russian rapper Navai in drug smuggling case
A court in Kazakhstan on 15 October ordered Russian rapper Navai Bakirov held for two months in a drug smuggling case. He was detained at a border checkpoint after drugs were found in his car.
Meduza · 15 Oct, 21:57
Romania Says Russia Is Endangering Civilian Ships in the Black Sea After Attacks Kill Eight
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Coju says four merchant ships were attacked within 24 hours in the Black Sea, killing eight people. Romania is seeking a NATO meeting and proposes a joint military command post for the region's NATO members.
NRA · 15 Oct, 21:56
British particle physicist Norman McCubbin dies aged 77
Norman McCubbin, a British experimental particle physicist who worked on experiments at the Large Hadron Collider at Cern, has died aged 77. He spent his last working years directing the particle physics department at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
The Guardian Science · 15 Oct, 21:55
Seven sailors missing after drones hit two tankers off Romania's Black Sea coast
Drones struck two tankers in Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea, leaving seven sailors missing. A NATO military source says the drones were Russian, while Romania's president declined to name those responsible.
Guardian Ukraina · 15 Oct, 20:58