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Protests Turn Violent in Tirana: 14 Police Officers Injured, 35 Detained
For a second evening in a row, anti-government protests in Albania's capital Tirana turned violent, with several ministry buildings damaged. Police reported 14 injured officers and 35 people detained.
NRA · 15 Oct, 09:56
From Morocco to South Africa, Israel's October 27 election is watched closely across Africa
Israel's October 27 election could test whether the country's ties with African states withstand the fallout from the war on Gaza. The vote is being followed closely in countries from Morocco to South Africa.
Al Jazeera · 15 Oct, 09:56
airBaltic Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Brussels Airport Over Technical Problems
A plane of Latvian carrier airBaltic made an emergency landing at Brussels Airport on Wednesday evening because of technical problems. Nobody was hurt, and the nature and cause of the problems are still unknown.
Jauns.lv · 15 Oct, 09:56
Signalling cable theft disrupts rail services between London and Peterborough
Train services between London and Peterborough in England have been disrupted after the theft of signalling cables. LNER, Great Northern and Thameslink services are affected.
BBC England · 15 Oct, 09:55
Man rescued from rubble of Zaporizhzhia building dies in hospital
A man died after a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia. He was pulled from the rubble of a building and resuscitated, but died in hospital.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Oct, 08:58
Trump's erratic approach keeps peace in Ukraine distant, says former UK ambassador
Former UK ambassador Nigel Gould-Davies argues that peace in Ukraine is held back by Russia's unwillingness to end the war and by US President Donald Trump's inconsistent policy. Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" on Sunday without informing either Kyiv or Moscow.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 08:57
Le Pen says France can no longer finance Ukraine
Marine Le Pen, France's far-right presidential candidate, said the country can no longer finance Ukraine because of its poor economic state. Current polls suggest she could win next year's presidential election.
France 24 · 15 Oct, 08:56
Ukrainian Forces Report Retaking 101 Square Kilometres in Donetsk Region
Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps says it has regained another 101 square kilometres and three settlements in the Vivaldi operation. A Russian attack on the Kirovohrad region killed at least three people.
ERR (rus) · 15 Oct, 08:56
Musk: US Government, Not SpaceX, Sets Starlink Limits in Ukraine
SpaceX chief Elon Musk has said the military satellite system Starshield is controlled by the US government, and that any limits on it are set by the US military and ultimately the president. Ukraine's army had earlier reported communication disruptions.
Jauns.lv · 15 Oct, 08:56
US Proposes Unlocking Some Frozen Russian Assets and Placing Them Under Washington's Control
The US has suggested that European countries release part of Russia's frozen sovereign assets into a structure controlled by Washington to restart peace talks, the Financial Times reports. European officials have flatly rejected the idea.
Delfi · 15 Oct, 07:58
Heavy rain causes mass pileup in a São Paulo tunnel
Flooding in the Anhangabau tunnel in São Paulo, Brazil, left vehicles piled up and people stranded inside. Heavy rain was cited as the cause.
Al Jazeera · 15 Oct, 07:58
Indonesia tries dry ice against wildfires as toxic haze spreads across the region
Indonesia will trial dropping dry ice over South Sumatra on Thursday to ease wildfire smoke. The haze has reached neighbouring countries, while experts warn the method may offer only limited, local relief.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 07:58
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US wants to unlock some Russian assets and place them under its control
The US has reportedly proposed that European countries unlock part of Russia's sovereign assets and transfer them to a body controlled by Washington. The aim is to restart peace talks with Russia, the Financial Times reports.
Apollo.lv · 15 Oct, 07:57
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Mexico gives tech companies one month to remove content inciting violence
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said several major technology companies have one month to remove content that incites violence. Otherwise, they face sanctions.
TVNET · 15 Oct, 07:57
Starlink access restricted for Ukrainian drones and air defence
Ukraine's military says Starlink no longer works on terminals moving faster than 160 km/h (100mph). President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls it a betrayal by the US, while Elon Musk says the US government makes the decision.
Guardian Ukraina · 15 Oct, 07:56
North Korea and China Open Their Biggest Border Bridge
North Korea and China have opened the New Yalu River Bridge, the largest bridge on their shared border. The opening, long delayed, comes as the two countries expand trade despite international sanctions on North Korea.
The New York Times · 15 Oct, 07:56
Trump–Zelensky Relations Sour Over Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
Relations between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have worsened markedly in recent weeks, The Wall Street Journal reports. Tensions rose after their September meeting in New York and touch on attacks on Russian energy and the approach to peace talks.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 Oct, 07:56
Brazil shortens working week ahead of presidential election
Brazil's Senate has approved cutting the working week from 44 to 40 hours. The move is seen as aimed at relatively poorer workers.
LSM · 15 Oct, 07:55
Texas Democrat Talarico fields voter questions on abortion, faith and Gaza at CNN town hall
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Texas, answered pointed questions from undecided voters at a CNN town hall on Wednesday evening. His Republican rival, Ken Paxton, declined an invitation to appear.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 06:58
NATO's European Commander Lays Out Alliance "Theory of Victory" at Warsaw Forum
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, US General Alexus Grynkewich, publicly outlined the alliance's defence plan at the Warsaw Security Forum. Its aim is to stop an attack at the outset rather than defeat an adversary strategically.
NRA · 15 Oct, 06:58
Berlin Coalition Talks Teeter Over Antisemitism Dispute in the Left Party
Exploratory talks between the SPD, the Greens and the Left Party (Die Linke) in Berlin are in jeopardy over a dispute about antisemitic currents in the Left. The talks resume today, while Germany's politics is also occupied by the SPD's crisis and an EU summit on Ukraine.
Politico Europe · 15 Oct, 06:58
Albanian Ministry of Justice set on fire as student protests turn to riots in Tirana
Hundreds of students joined anti-government protests in Albania's capital, Tirana, demanding education reforms. The demonstrations turned into rioting, and the Ministry of Justice is on fire.
Al Jazeera · 15 Oct, 06:57
Private Detective: Some Professions Cheat on Partners More Often Than Others
Private detective Paul Evans, who has investigated thousands of infidelity cases, says people in five professions cheat on their partners most often. His conclusions rest on personal experience rather than scientific proof.
Latvijas Avīze · 15 Oct, 06:57
Lula's Party Takes Complaint Over Meta "Interference" to the OAS
The Workers' Party of Brazilian President Lula da Silva will file a complaint with the Organization of American States accusing US company Meta of interfering in the presidential election. Meta denies the allegations.
Delfi · 15 Oct, 06:56
General Staff: Russian losses in Ukraine reach 1,880 troops in one day
Ukraine's defence forces killed or wounded 1,880 Russian troops over the past day. According to Ukraine's General Staff, total enemy losses in the war have reached 1,559,230 people.
Pravda — ziņas · 15 Oct, 06:56
Ukraine says it put 1,880 Russian troops out of action in one day
Ukraine's Defence Forces killed or wounded 1,880 Russian troops over the past day. According to Ukraine's General Staff, total enemy losses in the war have reached 1,559,230 people.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Oct, 06:56
Wife of Russian protest artist Pavel Krisevich leaves Russia after two back-to-back detentions
Yelena Morgunova, wife of protest artist Pavel Krisevich, has left Russia after being detained twice. In an interview with Meduza she described pressure from security officers and threats against her relatives.
Meduza · 15 Oct, 05:58
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Antisemitism Scandal Around Bardella May Threaten Le Pen's Plans
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, has promised to make Jordan Bardella prime minister if she wins the presidency. A growing scandal over antisemitism involving Bardella raises the question of whether she will stick to that plan.
TVNET · 15 Oct, 05:57
Trump suggests those who leak government information should 'be shot'
US President Donald Trump has suggested that people who leak government information to the media should be shot. He has long been unhappy about inside information on his administration reaching the press.
Al Jazeera · 15 Oct, 05:57
US Weighs Lifting Sanctions on Russia's "Shadow Fleet" Vessels
The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering lifting sanctions on so-called "shadow fleet" vessels that carried oil from Russia and Iran. The aim is to ease record-high global freight rates.
Ukrainska Pravda · 15 Oct, 05:56
Thousands Protest Across Colombia Against New Right-Wing President
Peaceful demonstrations took place in several Colombian cities on Wednesday against the policies of President Abelardo de la Espriella. They are the opposition's first major show of force since he took office in August.
France 24 · 15 Oct, 05:56
Judo Has Become Russia's Route Back Into International Sport
The International Judo Federation fully reinstated Russian athletes under their national flag in November 2025. EU officials in Brussels are now weighing countermeasures, including athlete sanctions and cutting EU funds to federations.
Politico Europe · 15 Oct, 05:56
Senior Victorian public servants hid up to $285m in Covid grant losses, watchdog finds
An investigation by Victoria's anti-corruption body found that senior officials in the Australian state concealed suspected losses of up to $285m from Covid-19 business support payments made to ineligible businesses.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 05:56
SpaceX restores Starlink service for fast-moving terminals in Ukraine
SpaceX has restored Starlink terminal service in Ukraine at speeds of up to 160 km/h, according to former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Elon Musk said the limits on Starshield are set by the U.S. military.
Meduza · 15 Oct, 04:58
French anti-terror prosecutors take over school shooting probe near Marseille
France's anti-terrorism prosecutor has taken over the investigation into a school shooting near Marseille, after an initial probe indicated the 14-year-old suspect appeared to belong to a group called the True Crime Community. Two teachers were wounded.
France 24 · 15 Oct, 04:57
Victorian Labor promises free abortions as One Nation climbs in polls
Ahead of the November state election, Victoria's Labor government has pledged A$30m to make abortion care free. The announcement comes as One Nation polls around 20% in the Australian state.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 04:57