World

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

Zelensky Adviser: Starlink Operation in Ukraine Restricted Overnight
Serhiy Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine's president, said SpaceX introduced a speed limit on moving Starlink terminals overnight. He said Ukrainian forces were not warned, and several missions had to be halted.
Diena · 14 Oct, 11:56

Russell Brand's trial on rape and sexual assault charges begins in London
The trial of British comedian Russell Brand has begun at Southwark Crown Court in London, where he faces charges involving six women. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts.
The Guardian World · 14 Oct, 11:56

Five killed in Russian evening and overnight attacks on Kyiv
Five people have died in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv over the evening and night. In the Desnianskyi district, three women were killed and 19 people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl.
Ukrainska Pravda · 14 Oct, 11:56

Trump's New Press Secretary Ends First Briefing After 14 Minutes
The new White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt's successor Katie Zaharia, ended her first press conference after 14 minutes, having mistakenly called her husband the president mid-answer. The White House publicly backed her, while anonymous officials criticised the debut.
Delfi · 14 Oct, 10:58
Palestinians say Israel's democracy 'is a joke'
As Israelis prepare to vote, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say they hold little hope of change. Al Jazeera's video report carries their view that Israel's democracy is a joke.
Al Jazeera · 14 Oct, 10:58

Trial of Ukrainian accused of Nord Stream blasts to open in Germany
A trial begins in Germany on 14 October against Serhiy Kuznetsov, a former officer accused of organising the 2022 explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
Pravda — ziņas · 14 Oct, 10:58

Trial of Ukrainian accused of Nord Stream pipeline sabotage to begin in Germany
A trial of former officer Serhiy Kuznietsov opens in Germany on 14 October. He is accused of organising the 2022 explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
Ukrainska Pravda · 14 Oct, 10:57

Baba Vanga's Predictions for 2027: Gold, Fusion Energy and Putin's Exit
The British history outlet Sky HISTORY has reviewed interpretations of predictions attributed to Bulgarian clairvoyant Baba Vanga for 2027. They cover gold prices, nuclear fusion, human superpowers and a change of power in Russia.
BNN · 14 Oct, 10:57

Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills three and injures 22
Russian missiles and drones hit the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least three people and injuring 22. The attack also struck energy infrastructure, including the CHP-4 heat and power plant.
Euronews · 14 Oct, 10:56

Ukrainian OSINT channel: Russia turned a bare field into a Geran-5 launch site in a month, and drones are already arriving
A Ukrainian open-source intelligence (OSINT) channel says Russia converted an empty field into a Geran-5 drone launch site within a month. It says drones launched from there are already reaching targets.
Euromaidan Press · 14 Oct, 10:56

Zelenskyy arrives at Downing Street as Burnham reaffirms UK support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in London to meet UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who plans to reaffirm support for Ukraine. A Politico Europe podcast episode asks whether Britain can do so without risking its relationship with Washington.
Politico Europe · 14 Oct, 10:55

Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector kill at least six, leave about 600,000 without power
Heavy overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least six people on Wednesday, 14 October, and cut power to hundreds of thousands. President Volodymyr Zelensky says the strikes on energy facilities were targeted.
France 24 · 14 Oct, 09:57
/nginx/o/2026/10/14/17972500t1h4b67.jpg)
Ukrainian Drones Attack Balakovo in Russia's Saratov Region: Homes Damaged, One Death Reported
Ukrainian drones carried out a large-scale attack on the city of Balakovo in Russia's Saratov region overnight on 14 October. The governor reports damaged homes and one fatality.
TVNET · 14 Oct, 09:57

NATO Begins Annual «Steadfast Noon» Nuclear Exercise
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization's annual nuclear exercise «Steadfast Noon» runs until the end of next week, with the armed forces of 17 countries taking part. The scenario is classified, but the scale is said to be similar to last year's.
Diena · 14 Oct, 09:57

Germany scrambles fighter jets over false hijack alert on Greek flight
A passenger flight from Greece to Germany landed safely in Nuremberg on Tuesday after a hijack signal from the cockpit prompted the German air force to launch two fighter jets. The airline blamed a radio communication fault.
Pravda — ziņas · 14 Oct, 09:55

UK government apologises over stillborn babies buried in mass graves
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper apologised in the House of Commons to parents whose stillborn babies were buried in shared graves without their knowledge. More than 1,000 babies were buried across Wirral and over 270 in Oldham.
BBC England · 13 Oct, 10:59

Estonian foreign minister: Iran's role in RAF Fairford incident affects Estonia's security
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna says Iran's involvement in the 27 September incident at the UK's RAF Fairford base has implications for Estonia's security. Estonia has joined a joint statement by 28 nations' foreign ministers condemning Iran.
ERR News · 13 Oct, 10:58

UK politics: pressure on Reform UK and a fight over the budget narrative
A Politico Europe podcast looks at how fresh undercover filming and an upcoming report on a £5m gift could affect Nigel Farage's Reform UK. It also covers polling, the budget debate and the planned EU-UK summit.
Politico Europe · 13 Oct, 10:58

US envoys say 'diesel deal' with Russia is meant to bring Moscow back to talks
US special envoys Witkoff and Kushner reportedly told Ukraine that an agreement with Russia on diesel exports should help restart negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, Reuters reports.
Pravda — ziņas · 13 Oct, 10:57

Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released to US media
Newly released emergency calls from the failed execution of US death row inmate Christa Pike show responders were unsure whether the calls were real or a prank. The recordings were obtained by the Associated Press.
BBC World · 13 Oct, 10:57
Kyiv Learns to Live Between Air Raid Alerts After Two Months of Near-Constant Attacks
Since late August, Russia has attacked Ukraine's capital day and night, with air raid alerts constantly disrupting daily life. Ukrainian journalist Denys Trubetskyi describes how Kyiv residents cope and what the coming winter may bring.
Meduza · 13 Oct, 10:56

Russian strike collapses Kharkiv apartment stairwell, killing three
A Russian strike on a four-story residential building in Kharkiv, in northeastern Ukraine, collapsed its stairwell and killed three people. It came days after the US waived sanctions on Russian diesel.
Euromaidan Press · 13 Oct, 10:56
Malaysia's Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over transboundary haze
Malaysian airline Firefly has cancelled flights to Singapore because of transboundary haze. Smoke from fires in Indonesia has made Singapore and Kuala Lumpur the most polluted cities in the world.
Al Jazeera · 13 Oct, 09:57

King Felipe to Visit Ceuta After Summer Migration Crisis
Spain's royal couple are due in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa still recovering from an unprecedented migration crisis, on Tuesday 13 October. The visit comes ahead of Spain's general election on 29 November.
Euronews · 13 Oct, 09:57
DNA and vehicle tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs
A French prosecutor said on Monday that DNA found on a protective painting cover helped investigators recover two stolen Renoir paintings. The investigation also uncovered what officials suspect were preparations for another art theft.
NPR World · 13 Oct, 08:58

Burnham calls for closer EU ties, but offers few specifics
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for a closer relationship with the European Union and an end to a decade of “drift and division”, but has left the details vague. A UK-EU summit is due in November.
Guardian Ukraina · 13 Oct, 08:58

Burnham calls for closer EU ties but keeps the details vague
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for a closer relationship with the European Union but has offered no concrete plan. A UK-EU summit is due in November, covering topics already discussed previously.
The Guardian World · 13 Oct, 08:58

Sikorski: NATO Must Be Ready to Respond Firmly if Russian Hybrid Attacks Kill People in Europe
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski told the Financial Times that Russian hybrid attacks could start causing deaths, and urged NATO allies to prepare a joint response. He proposed closing Russian consulates and restricting diplomats' activity.
NRA · 13 Oct, 08:57

Survey: 47% of EU citizens back fast-track Ukrainian membership
A Bertelsmann Foundation survey finds that 47% of European Union citizens support Ukraine joining the EU in the coming years. Another 53% oppose accession on that timeline.
Pravda — ziņas · 13 Oct, 08:57

Poll: 47% of EU Citizens Back Ukraine's Rapid Accession to the Union
A Bertelsmann Foundation poll shows that 47% of European Union citizens support Ukraine joining the EU in the coming years. Some 53% oppose its accession within such a timeframe.
Ukrainska Pravda · 13 Oct, 08:56

Zelensky: Ukraine's Front-Line Positions Are the Strongest in a Long Time
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff that Ukraine's front-line positions this year are the strongest in a long time. The same day, a Russian strike on Kharkiv killed three people, while Ukrainian drones targeted sites in Russia.
ERR (rus) · 13 Oct, 08:56

Zelensky signs education law changes that could clear Ukraine's path to the EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed amendments to the education law that were previously passed by parliament. They could effectively remove Hungary's veto on Ukraine joining the European Union.
LSM · 13 Oct, 07:58