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Pope Leo resumes work in hospital while recovering from surgery
Pope Leo, leader of the Catholic Church, met a top Vatican aide in hospital after lung surgery to remove a cancerous growth. Doctors say his recovery is proceeding.
Al Jazeera · 15 Oct, 20:58
Ukraine reports Starlink speed restriction; Musk points to US government
Ukraine says the speed of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink satellite internet network has been restricted in the country. Musk has suggested the US government may be behind it.
BBC World · 15 Oct, 20:58
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Slovak opposition sharply criticises foreign minister's planned trip to Russia
Slovakia's opposition on Thursday strongly condemned Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár's planned visit to Russia. It likened the move to treason.
TVNET · 15 Oct, 20:57
Houthi Missiles Hit Presidential Palace in Yemen's Aden, Killing Two
Iran-backed Houthi forces struck the Maashiq Presidential Palace in the Yemeni city of Aden with missiles, killing two people. Yemeni authorities say the prime minister was unhurt.
The New York Times · 15 Oct, 20:57
Putin Says Russia Will Retaliate Against Ukraine for Refinery Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will respond to Ukraine over alleged strikes on oil refineries. He spoke despite the so-called "energy truce" announced by Donald Trump.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Oct, 20:56
Texas sued after software glitch delays nearly 600,000 voter registrations
A software failure in the US state of Texas kept almost 600,000 voter registration applications from being passed on for months. Two organisations have taken state officials to court as early voting opens Monday.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 20:56
US-Ukraine ties strain as Starshield curbs and Trump's criticism hit Zelensky
Ukraine's military lost access to Starshield, Elon Musk's SpaceX military satellite internet service, for two nights, and Kyiv said US intelligence warnings were cut too. The episode reflects worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv weeks before the US midterm elections in November.
France 24 · 15 Oct, 20:55
Student protests in Albania enter third day, demanding PM Rama's resignation
Student protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama have continued in Albania for a third day. In some places they turned into riots, with police using tear gas and water cannon and detaining dozens.
ERR (rus) · 15 Oct, 19:57
Russian soldier who shot five Ukrainian servicemen and a civilian in Kharkiv region is served a notice of suspicion
A Russian serviceman who shot five unarmed Ukrainian Defence Forces soldiers and one civilian in Ukraine's Kharkiv region on 13 October has been officially notified of suspicion. The news was reported on 15 October by the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Oct, 19:57
Britain to send Ukraine additional Storm Shadow cruise missiles
Britain plans to deliver more Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine. The aim is to help Ukraine curb Russian attacks on its civilian infrastructure before winter.
TVNET · 15 Oct, 19:56
Russian drone brings down unique power line tower over the Dnipro River in Kyiv
A Russian drone has cut down a unique power line tower spanning the Dnipro River in Kyiv. Ukraine's grid operator Ukrenergo has begun work on workarounds and calls drones that topple towers a new challenge.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Oct, 19:56
CNN: Ukraine has run out of missiles for its Patriot air defense systems
Ukraine has used up its missiles for U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems, CNN reports, citing a source familiar with the situation. In the latest Russian ballistic missile attack, Ukrainian forces intercepted almost nothing.
Meduza · 15 Oct, 19:55
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Trump drops plan to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he has abandoned the idea of livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist. In 2009, Hasan killed 12 soldiers and one civilian at Fort Hood in Texas.
Apollo.lv · 15 Oct, 18:57
Harry and Meghan return to public engagements in the UK six years after royal exit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited charities in Nottingham on Thursday 15 October, their first official joint engagement since returning to the UK in August.
Euronews · 15 Oct, 18:56
Zelensky: Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine is resuming strikes on Russian oil refineries after a three-day pause. The Kremlin claims the attacks never stopped.
Meduza · 15 Oct, 18:56
US media: military weighs using the MOAB bomb against Iran
US media report that American military planners are considering plans to use the GBU-43/B bomb, known as the “Mother of All Bombs”. The source gives no official confirmation.
Al Jazeera · 15 Oct, 18:56
Ukrainian courier held in Hungary: Europe's top human rights court steps in
Hungarian forces stopped two Oschadbank vehicles in March that were carrying cash and gold from Austria to Ukraine. A diabetic courier was reportedly force-injected during his detention, and Europe's top human rights court is now involved.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Oct, 18:55
MPs urge UK health department's top civil servant to step back from ADHD clinic regulation
Four UK MPs want Samantha Jones, permanent secretary at the Department of Health and Social Care, to take no part in tightening regulation of private ADHD and autism clinics, citing her recent ties to provider ADHD360. The department says there is no conflict of interest.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 17:57
US teen held over alleged Hindu temple attack plot in Illinois
A teenager in the US state of Illinois has been arrested over an alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple. Al Jazeera uses the case to ask whether anti-Indian racism is rising in the United States.
Al Jazeera · 15 Oct, 17:57
Pope Leo XIV recovering well after surgery, to resume work from hospital
Pope Leo XIV, head of the Roman Catholic Church, is recovering well after surgery. Doctors and the Vatican say he will resume work from the hospital.
TVNET · 15 Oct, 17:57
Trump Drops Plans to Broadcast Ex-Army Psychiatrist's Execution Live
US President Donald Trump has abandoned plans to show the execution of former army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan live. In 2009, Hasan killed 12 soldiers and one civilian in a shooting at an army base in Texas.
LSM · 15 Oct, 17:57
Pink October in France sparks political row after MP refuses to wear ribbon
Pink October, France's version of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, has become the subject of a political row after an MP refused to wear a pink ribbon, calling the month "utterly cynical". France 24 examined the debate.
France 24 · 15 Oct, 17:56
Russia builds new jet-powered drone launch base near Ukrainian border in six weeks
Reuters, citing satellite imagery, reports that Russia has nearly finished a large base for launching jet-powered drones in the Rostov region. An empty field has become a complex covering the area of 126 soccer fields.
Meduza · 15 Oct, 17:56
Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
US President Donald Trump has dropped plans to broadcast the execution of former army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan online. Hasan, who killed 13 soldiers in Texas in 2009, will still be executed by firing squad.
BBC World · 15 Oct, 17:56
Madiar says his Ukrainian drone unit hit 7,306 Russian troops in first half of October
Ukrainian drone commander Robert Brovdi, known as Madiar, says his unit hit 7,306 Russian troops in the first half of October. He says that is 59% more than in August.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Oct, 17:55
Ukraine Relies on Starshield in War With Russia: What It Is and Who Limited Access
Ukraine depends on Starshield, the military-grade version of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service, in its fight against Russia. An Al Jazeera explainer asks what the system is and who has limited Ukraine's access to it.
Al Jazeera · 15 Oct, 16:58
NATO allies to meet over drone attacks on shipping in the Black Sea
NATO members will hold a meeting to discuss how to respond to drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea. Romanian President Nicușor Dan says it is too early to say for certain whether Russia is responsible.
Politico Europe · 15 Oct, 16:57
Ukraine and Japan Plan Prefabricated Backup Crossings for Kyiv's Bridges
Ukraine is preparing backup solutions for bridges, water utilities and boiler plants with Japan's support. Japan has already delivered 720 meters of prefabricated bridge structures.
Euromaidan Press · 15 Oct, 16:57
Vienna district asks dog owners to rinse pet urine off trees with water
A district of Vienna, Austria's capital, has launched a campaign urging dog owners to dilute pets' urine on tree trunks with water. The aim is to protect trees planted over the past decade.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 16:56
Czech army chief: Russia could test NATO unity with a partial attack
Miroslav Hlavac, Chief of the General Staff of the Czech army, believes Russia could test the cohesion of a NATO member state by attacking part of its territory.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Oct, 16:55
Zelensky: European Sanctions Affect Russia but Do Not Stop the War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial Times that European sanctions hurt Russia but cannot force Vladimir Putin to end the war. He said Europe still lacks unity on several key issues.
Diena · 15 Oct, 15:58
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Three people killed in Istanbul floods after record downpours
Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, has been hit by its heaviest rainfall in 80 years. Officials say the resulting floods killed three people.
TVNET · 15 Oct, 15:58
Starlink disruption in Ukraine raises questions over Musk's closer ties to Trump
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has recently been disrupted in Ukraine, as Washington presses Kyiv to stop striking Russian oil refineries. The system is key to Ukraine's long-range drone operations.
France 24 · 15 Oct, 15:57
The New York Times: Russia Seeks to Press Ukraine Into Submission With Winter Attacks on Cities
A New York Times analysis concludes that Russia is not winning on the battlefield but is trying to exploit an opening to inflict immense suffering on people in Ukrainian cities this winter.
The New York Times · 15 Oct, 15:56
US Congressman Threatens to Cut Agency Funding if Ukraine's Satellite Access Is Restricted
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has warned he will seek to halt funding for US agencies if they restrict Ukraine's access to military satellite communications. Republicans are also upset over the Trump administration's diesel deal with Russia.
Jauns.lv · 15 Oct, 15:56
Number of Injured in Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv Rises to Seven
A Russian drone that fell in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, on 15 October has injured seven people. Three of them are in hospital.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Oct, 15:56