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Trump and Rubio weigh firing US ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering dismissing Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, after reports of possibly improper and illegal conduct. A decision could come this week.

The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 21:58

Middle East

Airports in Saudi and Yemeni Capitals Hit in New Round of Strikes

The airport in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, was struck again a day after a devastating attack. The Houthis, the armed movement in Yemen, say Saudi aircraft hit the airport in the Yemeni capital.

The New York Times · 11 Oct, 21:57

Ukraine

FT: US Threatens to Halt Weapons Deliveries to Ukraine Under PURL Programme

Donald Trump's administration is threatening to stop supplying Ukraine with weapons and intelligence under the PURL programme. The reason given is Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Oct, 21:57

Ukraine

Russia is building jet drones that fly 800 km/h, and Ukraine is working on countermeasures

Russia's jet-powered Geran drones fly several times faster than propeller-driven Shaheds and remain the main challenge for Ukrainian air defense. Ukraine says it is already working on how to stop the next generation.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Oct, 21:57

Ukraine

Three killed in Russian drone strike on Ivano-Frankivsk

A Russian strike drone hit the western Ukrainian city of Ivano-Frankivsk on the evening of 11 October, killing three people. The third victim died in hospital.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 11 Oct, 21:56

World

Michigan Senate hopeful El-Sayed: Democrats must win by big margins to counter election denial

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan says his party must win by massive numbers in the November midterms because Donald Trump has already threatened to deny results. Polls suggest Democrats could also win a Senate majority.

The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 20:58

World

Poland detains man suspected of plotting to assassinate Prime Minister Tusk

Police in Poland's Lower Silesia region have arrested a Polish national suspected of planning an attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. Officials say they are treating the threat as "deadly serious".

BBC World · 11 Oct, 20:58

World

Suspect detained in Poland over possible assassination attempts on Tusk and Kosiniak-Kamysz

A suspect has been detained in Poland in an investigation into possible assassination attempts against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

Apollo.lv · 11 Oct, 20:58

World

Nepal orders evacuations along Budhi Gandaki River after landslide-triggered flash flood

Nepal's authorities ordered evacuations along the Budhi Gandaki River on Sunday, 11 October, after sudden flooding hit the country's mountainous north-central region. No deaths were immediately reported, but several people are listed as missing.

Euronews · 11 Oct, 20:58

Ukraine

Zelensky: Trump's Energy Truce Announcement Was News to Kyiv

US President Donald Trump announced that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop striking energy facilities, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had not been informed. Kyiv is ready for a truce if Moscow joins it.

Latvijas Avīze · 11 Oct, 20:57

World

India's Youth Protests Pose an Unprecedented Challenge to Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing Gen Z protests. According to The New York Times, they differ from anything he has confronted before.

The New York Times · 11 Oct, 20:57

Ukraine

EU to allocate about €3 billion in military aid to Ukraine next week, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after talking with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that the European Union will provide Ukraine with about €3 billion more in military support next week.

Pravda — ziņas · 11 Oct, 20:56

World

Glucksmann wins centre-left primary and will run for French president

Raphaël Glucksmann has won the French centre-left primary with 66% of the vote. He now has to build support in a political landscape where the far right, led by Marine Le Pen, remains a major force.

France 24 · 11 Oct, 20:56

World

Delhi Police Detain Hundreds Demanding India's Election Chief Resign

Police in Delhi detained hundreds of protesters for a second day on Sunday as sporadic demonstrations demanded the resignation of India's election chief. A court ordered the release of Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the "cockroach" movement, and two other senior leaders.

France 24 · 11 Oct, 19:59

World

US Sanctions International Criminal Court and Agrees Diesel Purchase Deal With Russia

US President Donald Trump on Friday imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court and announced a deal to buy diesel from Russia. The same day, the Nobel Peace Prize went to former ICC judge Navi Pillay.

Guardian Ukraina · 11 Oct, 19:59

World

Pakistan's Federal Government Takes Control of Opposition-Led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Pakistan's federal government has taken control of the opposition-led province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing a severe breakdown in law and order amid militant violence. An official politically allied with the government has been named to take charge.

The New York Times · 11 Oct, 19:58

Ukraine

Zelensky: Trump Pressures Ukraine Because He Cannot Stop Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an ABC News interview that US President Donald Trump is pressing Ukraine because he has found no way to stop Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He also set out conditions for holding elections and halting strikes on Russian oil refineries.

Delfi · 11 Oct, 19:58

Middle East

Saudi capital's airport hit by second strike in two days

Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport was struck for a second time in two days on Sunday, a day after an attack there killed 13 people. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed the strikes and warned airlines and passengers to avoid Saudi airports.

BBC World · 11 Oct, 19:58

World

Glacier researcher: mountain landslide flows can threaten settlements far downstream

Kristaps Lamsters, a glacier researcher at the University of Latvia, explains that water, ice and rock flows can travel far down mountain valleys. After Sunday's floods in Nepal, residents have been urged to move to safer areas.

NRA · 11 Oct, 19:57

Ukraine

Zelensky: Ukraine Ready to Refrain from Striking Russian Energy, but Russia Has Not Halted Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is ready not to strike Russia's energy sector and expects the same from Russia. He noted that Russia has not yet stopped its attacks, including those on Ukrainian energy.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Oct, 19:57

Ukraine

Ukrainian arms makers warn drafting 15% of plant workers could slow supplies to the army

Ukraine wants to draft 15 of every 100 workers at its weapons plants. Arms makers say this could slow the production of guns that soldiers need.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Oct, 19:57

Ukraine

Zelensky on Trump's "energy truce": It is important for it to become part of reality

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to refrain from striking Russian energy facilities and expects Russia to show the same readiness. So far, Russia has not stopped its attacks, including those on Ukrainian energy.

Pravda — ziņas · 11 Oct, 19:57

World

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after small nodule found in lung

Pope Leo XIV, head of the Roman Catholic Church, said doctors found a small localized nodule in his lung and that surgery to remove it is planned this week. It is the first time the 71-year-old pontiff's health may cause concern since he took office.

ERR (rus) · 11 Oct, 19:56

Ukraine

Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Striking Each Other's Energy Sites

US President Donald Trump has announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy infrastructure. Neither Kyiv nor Moscow has confirmed it so far.

Jauns.lv · 11 Oct, 18:59

World

Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung

Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors found a small growth on his lung and that he will have it removed in surgery this week. It is the first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff's tenure.

France 24 · 11 Oct, 18:59

World

Tusk: Online Glorification of Violence Behind Attacks on Polish Schools

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says three attacks on schools this week were driven by the online glorification of violence. Police have detained 117 people since the incidents.

BBC World · 11 Oct, 18:58

Ukraine

Europeans back Zelenskyy after Trump calls for new Ukrainian leader

European politicians have voiced support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after US President Donald Trump called for a new leader in Ukraine. The material available gives no further detail on the specific statements.

Politico Europe · 11 Oct, 18:58

World

Plane makes emergency landing in India after power bank fire

A plane flying from Delhi to Chennai made an emergency landing after a power bank reportedly caught fire on board. The source gives no further details.

Al Jazeera · 11 Oct, 18:58

Ukraine

Trump declares immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy says it was news to him

US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop striking each other's energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the news was new to him, but that Ukraine is ready.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Oct, 18:58

Ukraine

Zelenskyy Says Trump's 'Energy Ceasefire' Announcement Was News to Him

US President Donald Trump announced an 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he learned of it from the announcement. Kyiv would accept the truce if Moscow agrees too.

The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 18:57

World

Russian Intelligence Is Preparing Attacks on European Defence Executives, FT Reports

Russian security services are stepping up preparations for assassinations of European defence company chiefs, especially drone makers, according to five European intelligence officials cited by the Financial Times.

NRA · 11 Oct, 18:56

Ukraine

Zelensky: Ukraine Backs "Energy Truce", Awaits Details from US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine supports the "energy truce" announced by US President Donald Trump. Kyiv is waiting for details from the American side.

Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Oct, 18:56

World

Ethiopia and Eritrea escalate rhetoric amid claims of troop incursions into Tigray

Allegations that Eritrean troops have crossed into Ethiopia's Tigray region are deepening the rift between the two neighbours. The dispute threatens the fragile peace in the region.

Al Jazeera · 11 Oct, 17:58

Ukraine

Trump Says Ukraine and Russia Agreed to an Energy Truce

US President Donald Trump has announced that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an energy truce. There is no official confirmation yet.

Pravda — ziņas · 11 Oct, 17:57

World

More Than 100 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti

A boat carrying migrants capsized near Djibouti, leaving more than 100 people dead. The International Organization for Migration called it one of the deadliest shipwrecks ever recorded on the route to Yemen.

The New York Times · 11 Oct, 17:57

World

Can France's left unite behind one candidate for the 2027 presidential race?

Five candidates are competing to lead France's social-democratic left in the 2027 presidential election. A cyberattack has disrupted the primary vote.

France 24 · 11 Oct, 17:57