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Ahead of Spain's snap election, 58% fear armed conflict with Morocco over Ceuta

A Politico poll finds 58% of Spaniards fear tensions with Morocco over Ceuta and Melilla could spiral into armed conflict within a decade. Meanwhile, EU leaders are set to discuss new ways of backing Ukraine at the European Council summit.

Politico Europe · 13 Oct, 07:58

Russian strike on residential building in Kharkiv kills three

A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv killed three people and injured 11. City mayor Ihor Terekhov announced the casualties on Tuesday.

Apollo.lv · 13 Oct, 07:56

Air traffic in Riyadh suspended until end of week after attacks

Saudi Arabia has banned flights at Riyadh until Sunday midnight after intensified attacks by Yemen's Houthis, including on the international airport. Several airlines have halted flights to the capital.

Diena · 13 Oct, 07:56

Zelensky Says Germany Is Organizing a "Coalition of the Willing" Meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Germany is working to organize a "coalition of the willing" meeting. A meeting of national security advisers in the E3–Ukraine format was also announced.

Ukrainska Pravda · 13 Oct, 07:56

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes amid doubt over 'energy ceasefire'

Ukraine's president says Russian attacks on the country's energy infrastructure are continuing despite a so-called 'energy ceasefire'. Both sides are still trading strikes.

Al Jazeera · 13 Oct, 06:59

Russia continues air strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine

Russia's army is still carrying out air strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine, even though US President Donald Trump has announced a so-called energy ceasefire. Kharkiv and Kyiv have suffered serious damage.

LSM · 13 Oct, 06:57

Ukraine's General Staff: Russia lost another 1,390 troops and 51 artillery systems in a day

Ukraine's defence forces eliminated 1,390 Russian troops over the past day. Russia's total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion exceed 1,555,700 people.

Pravda — ziņas · 13 Oct, 06:56

14-year-old boy wounds school principal and teacher with hunting shotgun in southern France

A teenager opened fire on Monday at a middle school in Aubagne, near Marseille, wounding two staff members. A school employee disarmed him, and the injured are not in critical condition.

Delfi · 13 Oct, 06:56

Chinese College Graduates Swap Corporate Jobs for Farming

Facing a competitive job market in China, college graduates are increasingly turning to farming. They bring smartphones and tech skills to the work.

The New York Times · 13 Oct, 06:56

Merz: Germany and the EU Won't Follow the U.S. in Striking a Russian Diesel Deal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany and the European Union will not follow U.S. President Donald Trump and agree to a deal with Russia on diesel supplies. He called for tougher sanctions on Moscow.

Meduza · 13 Oct, 05:59

US envoys say Russian diesel export deal is a bid to bring Moscow back to talks

Donald Trump's envoys told Ukrainian officials that a deal allowing Russian diesel exports is meant to draw Russia back to negotiations on ending the war. Chatham House analyst Grégoire Roos says Moscow is just playing with Washington.

France 24 · 13 Oct, 05:58

Germany's far-right AfD may depend on a party led by a woman with an Iranian father after Saxony-Anhalt vote

Germany's far-right AfD won 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt but is three seats short of a majority. It needs the support of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, which is led by a woman whose father is from Iran.

TVNET · 13 Oct, 05:58

Zelenskyy Holds His Ground Against Trump, Risking U.S. Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is refusing U.S. President Donald Trump's demand to stop strikes on Russian refineries, after Washington moved to lift sanctions for Russian diesel imports. Analysts warn the dispute could jeopardize U.S. intelligence and other military support for Ukraine.

Politico Europe · 13 Oct, 05:57

Novak: Russian diesel exports could return to past levels after US eases sanctions

Russian deputy prime minister Alexander Novak claims diesel exports could reach 3–3.5m tonnes a month by year-end, after the US temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian fuel. The deal has drawn criticism from Ukraine and from US lawmakers.

Guardian Ukraina · 13 Oct, 05:57

'Unprecedented' cyberattack hits French supermarkets, causing food losses

Hackers in France have raised the temperatures of supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food. The attack has been described as large-scale and unprecedented.

Al Jazeera · 13 Oct, 05:56

Reuters: US hopes diesel supply deal will soften Moscow's stance in peace talks

Reuters reports that the United States hopes a diesel supply deal will make Moscow more flexible in peace talks over the war in Ukraine. The agency says Russian President Vladimir Putin will agree to negotiations on ending the war only after gaining Donbas.

Ukrainska Pravda · 13 Oct, 05:56

Reuters: Putin will agree to talks on ending the war only after getting Donbas

Reuters reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin will agree to negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine only after receiving Donbas, which Ukraine controls. The US hopes a diesel supply deal will soften Moscow's stance.

Pravda — ziņas · 13 Oct, 05:56

Cyber attack in France heats up fridges and freezers at hundreds of supermarkets

A cyber attack on refrigeration control software has spoiled food at hundreds of French supermarkets, with losses likely in the millions of euros. French prosecutors have opened an investigation.

BBC World · 13 Oct, 04:59

BBC: Son of a Russian FSB General Helps Run Company Selling Mobile Data Centers Amid Ukrainian Drone Strikes

Demand for mobile data centers in Russia is rising after Ukrainian strikes on data centers of the tech company Yandex. The BBC Russian Service reports that one supplier is linked to the son of a senior general in Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).

Meduza · 13 Oct, 04:58

Kremlin and propagandists say Ukraine is only a stepping stone in the war

The Kremlin and Russian propagandists insist that Ukraine is only an intermediate stage in the war Russia launched. Europe, it seems, now understands this too.

Apollo.lv · 13 Oct, 04:57

Quiz: Can You Name 15 Salads Known Around the World?

Latvian news portal TVNET has published a quiz with 15 pictures of salads from around the world. Participants test whether they can identify each dish by name.

TVNET · 13 Oct, 04:57

Trump says Putin wants a deal more than Zelensky does

US President Donald Trump believes Russian leader Vladimir Putin is more interested in ending the war than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The source gives only the core of the statement.

Pravda — ziņas · 13 Oct, 04:57

One dead, several injured after incident on Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia

One person died and several others were injured on Monday afternoon at the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park in the US state of Georgia. Police have not said how the person died, but media outlets report someone fell from the Goliath rollercoaster.

The Guardian World · 13 Oct, 04:56

Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards its capital, Riyadh. Yemen's Houthi movement says it targeted Riyadh's airport.

Al Jazeera · 13 Oct, 04:56

US actress Selma Blair detained after incident on Delta flight

Actress Selma Blair was detained at New York's John F. Kennedy airport after a flight from Los Angeles, during which she is suspected of attacking two crew members. Her representative links the incident to a medical emergency.

Jauns.lv · 13 Oct, 03:59

Met Police chief warns court system is under massive strain

Sir Mark Rowley, commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police, says he has never seen such strain on the criminal justice system in 40 years of policing. The government points to steps it has taken and new prison places being built.

BBC England · 13 Oct, 03:59

Drone Strikes on Yandex Data Centers Cause Widespread Internet Outages in Russia

Three consecutive Ukrainian drone strikes on data centers of Russian tech giant Yandex in October triggered mass service failures. A full recovery will likely take months.

Meduza · 13 Oct, 03:57

Trump condemns Houthis as flights halted at Riyadh airport

US President Donald Trump has condemned escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthis. Saudi Arabia has halted flights at Riyadh airport.

Al Jazeera · 13 Oct, 03:57

Body found in livestock dip confirmed as missing Australian woman Yvonne Whear

New South Wales police have confirmed that a body found in a disused livestock-bathing trough is Yvonne Whear, 73, who vanished eight months ago. Her death is being investigated as a homicide.

The Guardian World · 13 Oct, 03:57

Kellogg: Ukraine Has the Right to Strike Targets in Russia

Keith Kellogg, a former special envoy of US President Donald Trump, has backed Ukrainian strikes on facilities in Russia. He pointed to Moscow's actions against Ukrainian infrastructure.

Ukrainska Pravda · 13 Oct, 03:56

Ukrainian marines clear six square kilometres near Pokrovsk and capture two Russian soldiers

Ukraine's 40th Marine Brigade says a roughly month-long operation in the Pokrovsk sector cleared about six square kilometres of Russian forces. A brigade officer cites two captured soldiers as describing brief training and shortages of food and water in Russian ranks.

Jauns.lv · 13 Oct, 02:59

Qantas flight from Rome to Perth cancelled after bedbug outbreak on plane

Australian airline Qantas cancelled a Saturday flight from Rome to Perth after bedbugs were found on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft was taken out of service for a deep clean.

BBC World · 13 Oct, 02:58

Study looks at what young adults aged 18 to 29 choose instead of dating

A new study focuses on the intimate lives of people aged 18 to 29. The source says dating demands too many resources, so the younger generation has chosen other paths.

TVNET · 13 Oct, 02:58

Many Iranians Who Seek Work in Turkey End Up Exploited

Iranians who travel to neighboring Turkey for work because of economic hardship are often exploited. Many end up with nothing but additional debt.

NPR World · 13 Oct, 02:57