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Russell Brand trial opens with prosecutor calling him a calculated sexual predator
The trial of British comedian Russell Brand has begun at Southwark crown court in London, where he faces rape and sexual assault charges involving six women. He denies all charges.
The Guardian World · 14 Oct, 17:58
UK rolls out King Charles to welcome Zelenskyy after rift with Trump
Politico Europe reports that the UK is involving King Charles III in welcoming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as his relations with US President Donald Trump are strained. The full article text was unavailable, so details of the visit are unknown.
Politico Europe · 14 Oct, 17:58
In Phoenix, young ultra-conservatives seek to carry on Charlie Kirk's legacy
Young far-right activists in Arizona are trying to continue the work of slain conservative leader Charlie Kirk. His organisation, Turning Point USA, is preparing for the midterms while facing internal rifts and slipping support for Trump among young voters.
France 24 · 14 Oct, 17:58
Six killed in Russian drone strike on warehouse in Lutsk
Russian drones hit a wholesale warehouse in the Ukrainian city of Lutsk, killing six people. Officials gave differing injury counts, from 10 to 12.
Meduza · 14 Oct, 17:57
Le Pen says France would not back EU funding for Ukraine
French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen says that if she comes to power she will seek a sharp cut to the EU budget and Brussels' powers. She repeated that Paris would not support funding Ukraine.
Pravda — ziņas · 14 Oct, 17:56
Photo exhibition about Ukraine opens at Origo open-air gallery
A photo exhibition titled "Ukraine's DNA. 100 Days on the Road" has opened at the open-air photo gallery of the Origo shopping centre. Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže and Ukrainian embassy representatives attended the opening.
NRA · 14 Oct, 17:55
Houston-Area Prosecutor Weighs Charges Against ICE Officer Who Ran Over Man
The district attorney of Harris County, Texas, is considering felony assault charges against a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who struck a fleeing man with a vehicle in Houston. The man's leg was broken in several places.
The Guardian World · 14 Oct, 16:58
Mélenchon Cites Spain's Sánchez as Model for Fixing French Public Finances
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leading left-wing candidate in France's 2027 presidential race, said higher public spending can repair state finances, pointing to Spain. He also repeated his plan to write off part of the French debt held by the European Central Bank.
Politico Europe · 14 Oct, 16:57
Court told man was murdered so his home and savings could be taken
A court in Leicester, England, has heard the prosecution's claim that retiree Gary Piatek, 60, was murdered in April 2024. The accused allegedly then moved his family into the victim's home and used his savings.
BBC England · 14 Oct, 16:57
Trial begins in Hamburg over Nord Stream pipeline bombing
A trial has opened in Hamburg, Germany, of Ukrainian national Kuznetsov, a former special forces officer accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. His defence says there is no clear evidence linking him to the attack.
Diena · 14 Oct, 16:57
Fighting escalates in Yemen as Houthis claim to have seized new strategic area
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have released footage said to show their operations in Taiz governorate. Fighting with forces loyal to the internationally recognised government has escalated sharply in recent weeks.
France 24 · 14 Oct, 16:56
Russia's internet shutdowns push state firms back to landline phones
Russian state-owned companies spent more than three times as much on landline phones in the first eight months of this year as a year earlier. Mobile internet shutdowns affecting nearly 80% of the country are driving the demand.
Euronews · 14 Oct, 16:56
Russia hit Epicentr warehouse in Khmelnytskyi 10 times in one day, destroying about 85% of goods
Ukrainian retailer Epicentr says Russian attacks on its Khmelnytskyi warehouse over a single day destroyed about 85% of the goods stored there. The hub was effectively the company's only surviving large warehouse complex.
Euromaidan Press · 14 Oct, 16:55
EU leaders to call for transit ban on grain Russia stole from occupied Ukraine
European Union leaders plan to call for a ban on using EU territory as a transit route for grain that Russia takes from occupied parts of Ukraine. The report comes from the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda.
Pravda — ziņas · 14 Oct, 15:58
Burnham: UK wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and US ahead of Zelensky meeting
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it is his job to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and the United States. Ahead of meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, he promised further military and financial support.
BBC World · 14 Oct, 15:58
French foreign minister accuses Musk of online harassment campaigns against European leaders
France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot accused billionaire Elon Musk of using the platform X to run massive harassment campaigns against European leaders. He spoke about foreign attempts to destabilise France ahead of next year's presidential election.
The Guardian World · 14 Oct, 15:57
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US says its policy on intelligence sharing with Ukraine has not changed
A US official said on Wednesday that the United States has not changed its policy on sharing intelligence with Ukraine. The statement answered Kyiv's complaints that Washington did not warn it about missiles Russia fired at Ukraine.
Apollo.lv · 14 Oct, 15:57
Cheap weapons, growing fears: Taliban drones target Pakistan
Since February, the Afghan Taliban have used FPV and fixed-wing suicide drones against Pakistan amid an open conflict. Pakistan said on September 23 it shot down at least eight drones near the Afghan border.
France 24 · 14 Oct, 15:56
Kremlin: Trump's proposed energy truce not yet clearly defined
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the energy ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump has so far not been given concrete content. Russia's army is meanwhile continuing strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Jauns.lv · 14 Oct, 15:55
Pope Leo Recovers in Rome Hospital After Surgery That Found Lung Cancer
Pope Leo, 71, is expected to spend about a week in a Rome hospital after surgery that found lung cancer. Messages of support continue to arrive for him.
The New York Times · 14 Oct, 14:58
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer; Zelenskyy gives NPR interview
Pope Leo XIV, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has given an interview to US public broadcaster NPR as Russia's full-scale invasion nears the five-year mark.
NPR World · 14 Oct, 14:57
Russian Supreme Court Bans Ingush Sufi Order Batal Hajji as Extremist
Russia's Supreme Court on 14 October designated the closed Sufi Muslim order Batal Hajji, which originates from Ingushetia, as extremist and banned it. Prosecutors link the group to attacks on security forces and to arms supplies to attackers.
The Moscow Times · 14 Oct, 14:57
New documentary investigates ICE operations in Trump's migrant crackdown
A documentary from French public broadcaster France Télévisions examines US President Donald Trump's tough immigration crackdown and ICE, the agency carrying it out. The film's co-writer, Marine Pradel, discussed it on France 24's Perspective.
France 24 · 14 Oct, 14:56
Diplomat Richard Haass discusses the Russia-Ukraine war and Trump's role
Veteran American diplomat Richard Haass spoke with NPR about the Russia-Ukraine war and the part U.S. President Donald Trump is playing in it.
NPR World · 14 Oct, 13:58
Meloni: Supporting Ukraine and a just peace guarantee Europe's security
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told a European Union summit that only support for Ukraine and a just peace can ensure Europe's security. She said: "I don't miss Russian tanks."
Ukrainska Pravda · 14 Oct, 13:57
Meloni: Supporting Ukraine and a just peace are what keep Europe safe
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told an EU summit that only support for Ukraine and a just peace can guarantee Europe's security. She added that she does not miss Russian tanks.
Pravda — ziņas · 14 Oct, 13:57
Ukrainian drones hit Sberbank data center in Russia; users report service outages
Ukrainian drones attacked a data center of Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, in Balakovo in the Saratov region overnight on October 14. Reports of outages have surged in several Russian regions, though the bank says all services are operating normally.
Meduza · 14 Oct, 13:57
Judge extends White House access for CNN, MS Now and Politico reporters
A US federal judge ordered the White House to keep admitting journalists from CNN, MS Now and Politico while their lawsuit proceeds. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has left Alaska for campaign rallies in Arizona and Montana.
The Guardian World · 14 Oct, 13:56
Football fan cleared of assaults after fall from stand at Ipswich
Away supporter John Ryan has been cleared of assault charges after he fell from the upper tier of a football stand.
BBC England · 14 Oct, 13:55
Iran executes man accused of armed attacks during US-Israeli strikes
Iran hanged 38-year-old political prisoner Ali-Sina Mostafavi in the south-eastern city of Kerman on Wednesday over alleged shootings of civilians. It is the second execution this week, and Amnesty International is urging international pressure on Tehran to stop them.
Euronews · 14 Oct, 12:58
Girl rescued from burning apartment after Israeli strike on Gaza City building
Civilians rescued a girl trapped in a burning apartment after an Israeli attack hit a building in Gaza City.
Al Jazeera · 14 Oct, 12:58
Zelensky Warns Russian Black Sea Blockade Could Trigger Food Shortages and Farming Crisis
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Warsaw Security Forum that grain supply disruptions could cause an agricultural crisis in parts of the world within one to two months. He said the world is focused on diesel while overlooking grain.
Jauns.lv · 14 Oct, 12:57
Harry and Meghan to Visit Charity Projects in Nottingham on Thursday
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan plan their first joint public appearance since returning to the United Kingdom this week. On Thursday the couple will visit projects run by three charities in Nottingham.
NRA · 14 Oct, 12:56
Polish Defence Minister: Europe Must Shift Arms Production to a "War Footing"
Poland's Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz told the Warsaw Security Forum that Europe must move its arms production to a "war footing", as Russia already has. He also called the Irish presidency's EU budget proposal unacceptable to Poland.
Delfi · 14 Oct, 12:56
Detained Protesters in India Accuse Police of Beating Them
Some people detained during an intense crackdown on demonstrations in India's capital over the weekend say security forces beat them. Police say they acted within the law.
The New York Times · 14 Oct, 12:55
Trump faces backlash after posting video of man killed by tiger in UK
US President Donald Trump posted footage on Truth Social on Tuesday showing a man being fatally mauled by a tiger in Britain, drawing criticism on social media. He later shared further AI-generated videos featuring big cats.
Euronews · 14 Oct, 11:58