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Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Hold Elections If Russia Agrees to 60-Day Ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told US network ABC News that Ukraine can hold a presidential election after a full 60-day ceasefire. He was responding to US President Donald Trump, who had said Ukraine needs a new leader.

NRA · 11 Oct, 17:57

Ukraine

Zelensky: Ukraine Would Stop Hitting Russian Oil Refineries If Russia Curbs Strikes on Its Energy Grid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would be ready to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries. The condition is that Russia limits its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

TVNET · 11 Oct, 17:56

Ukraine

Trump claims Ukraine and Russia agreed to an 'energy ceasefire'

US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine agreed to an 'energy ceasefire' but gave no details. His announcement came shortly after Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready for a ceasefire, including on energy infrastructure.

Guardian Ukraina · 11 Oct, 17:56

World

The week in pictures: French student protests, October 7 anniversary and Adenot's return to Earth

France 24 has compiled the week's notable photos: student protests continue in France, astronaut Sophie Adenot has returned from the International Space Station, and Israel marked three years since Hamas's attack.

France 24 · 11 Oct, 16:59

Middle East

Houthi Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport Puts Trump's Strategy Under Pressure

A missile attack by Yemen's Houthi movement on Riyadh's airport killed 12 people, including one American. According to a Guardian analysis, it undermines President Donald Trump's plan to keep the Iran and Yemen conflicts quiet until the midterm elections.

Guardian Ukraina · 11 Oct, 16:58

World

At least 109 migrants dead after boats capsize off Djibouti

The International Organization for Migration says at least 109 migrants died when boats capsized off the coast of Djibouti. Fifteen of the victims were children.

TVNET · 11 Oct, 16:58

Middle East

Israeli restrictions make daily life an ordeal for Palestinians in Hebron

Al Jazeera reports that Israeli restrictions in the city of Hebron have turned everyday life for its Palestinian residents into a constant ordeal.

Al Jazeera · 11 Oct, 16:57

World

Boat carrying migrants capsizes off Djibouti, at least 109 dead

A boat carrying 305 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti in East Africa, killing at least 109 people, including 15 children. The International Organization for Migration says at least 116 others are still missing.

Jauns.lv · 11 Oct, 16:57

World

Tiger that killed man at Yorkshire wildlife park will not be euthanised

A tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, England, fatally injured a man who entered its enclosure. The park has confirmed the animal will not be euthanised.

The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 16:56

Ukraine

Zelensky: Ukraine Ready to Stop Refinery Strikes if Russia Halts Attacks on Its Energy Grid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would stop striking Russian oil refineries if Russia ends its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. He stressed that any de-escalation must be mutual and backed by real guarantees.

Delfi · 11 Oct, 16:56

World

Poland Examines Information About Possible Plot to Attack Prime Minister and Defence Minister

Polish police have received information about a possible attack being prepared against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Security services have convened an emergency meeting.

Delfi · 11 Oct, 15:58

Ukraine

European Spy Agencies: Russia Steps Up Assassination Plots Against Defense Executives

European intelligence agencies say Moscow is expanding covert operations against defense industry leaders. The aim is to intimidate companies supplying weapons to Ukraine and weaken support for Kyiv.

Euromaidan Press · 11 Oct, 15:58

World

Germany and Allies Reject Ireland's Proposal to Trim Draft EU Budget

Germany and five other EU members say Ireland's proposed €159 billion cut to the bloc's seven-year budget is not enough. A deal on the 2028–2034 budget remains far off.

Politico Europe · 11 Oct, 15:58

Ukraine

US to Ease Sanctions on Russian Fuel, Catching Ukrainian and European Delegations Off Guard

On 9 October, representatives of US President Donald Trump told Ukrainian and European delegations in Washington that sanctions on Russian fuel would be eased. A Ukrainian official sharply criticised the move.

Jauns.lv · 11 Oct, 15:58

World

Polish police learn of possible plot to attack Prime Minister Tusk

Polish police said on Sunday they had received information about a possible plot to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Authorities say they are treating the threat extremely seriously.

The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 15:57

World

Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung operation

Pope Leo XIV, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has announced that a medical check-up found a nodule in his lung. Doctors have decided to remove it surgically.

Apollo.lv · 11 Oct, 15:57

World

Ceuta migrants allege mistreatment by soldiers as camps are cleared

Migrants in the Spanish city of Ceuta say Spanish soldiers mistreated them after authorities cleared migrant camps. The clearance took place ahead of a royal visit.

Al Jazeera · 11 Oct, 15:56

World

Harry and Meghan Reportedly Plan to Spend Christmas in California

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to return to the US with their children for Christmas in California. The Mirror reports this, citing a close friend of the couple.

NRA · 11 Oct, 15:56

Middle East

Kallas condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh international airport

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas condemned the Yemeni Houthis' attack on Riyadh's airport in Saudi Arabia, which killed at least 12 people. EU foreign ministers will discuss rising tensions in the region on Monday.

ERR (rus) · 11 Oct, 15:56

Ukraine

Russian drone hits civilian car in Sumy region, driver killed

A Russian drone struck a civilian car in the Krasnopillia community of Ukraine's Sumy region. The driver was killed in the attack.

Pravda — ziņas · 11 Oct, 15:56

World

Burnham faces questions over plans to speed up electoral law changes

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is being questioned over plans to shorten House of Lords scrutiny of an electoral reform bill. The bill would drop the photo ID requirement for voting and lower the voting age to 16.

The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 14:59

World

The Teen Who Biked Her Injured Father for Seven Days: What Happened After the Fame

US public media outlet NPR revisits a teenager whose seven-day bicycle journey with her injured father made her internationally known. The feature examines whether the promises made to her were kept.

NPR World · 11 Oct, 14:59

Middle East

Estonian foreign ministry strongly advises against travel to Saudi Arabia

Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges people to avoid Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries after Yemen's Houthi rebels stepped up their attacks. An assault on Riyadh's airport on Sunday night reportedly killed 12 people and injured more than 300.

ERR News · 11 Oct, 14:58

Ukraine

Airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia kill at least 17 as Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine

Russian guided aerial bombs hit residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, southern Ukraine, on Saturday 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children. More than 60 people have died in Russian attacks across Ukraine over four days.

Euronews · 11 Oct, 14:58

World

Poland checks reports of possible assassination attempt on Tusk

Polish police have received information about a possible attempt to kill Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The Interior Ministry has ordered measures, and a security services meeting is scheduled for Sunday.

ERR (rus) · 11 Oct, 14:57

World

Latvian citizens registered in Nepal are safe amid new floods

Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Latvian citizens in Nepal who have signed up in the consular register are safe after new floods hit the country.

TVNET · 11 Oct, 14:57

Ukraine

Trump Says Ukraine Should Get a New President, Announces Russian Diesel Deal with Putin

US President Donald Trump said at the White House that Ukraine needs a new leader, and announced Russian diesel deliveries after a call with Vladimir Putin. Ukraine's President Zelensky and several European countries criticised the deal.

Diena · 11 Oct, 14:57

World

Trump floats renaming an ocean the "Trump Ocean" or "American Ocean" at rally

US President Donald Trump suggested at a campaign rally in Tennessee that the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean could be renamed the "Trump Ocean" or "American Ocean". No official order exists yet, and names are unchanged internationally.

NRA · 11 Oct, 14:56

World

German Social Democrats Want Schröder Expelled From the Party

Calls are growing louder inside Germany's Social Democratic Party to expel former chancellor Gerhard Schröder. The reason given is his close ties with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Pravda — ziņas · 11 Oct, 14:56

World

Yorkshire Wildlife Park stays closed after fatal tiger attack

Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, England, remains closed after a man entered the tiger enclosure on Saturday and was fatally attacked. The park said the Amur tiger, Altai, will not be euthanised.

BBC England · 11 Oct, 14:56

World

Poland Probes Reports of Possible Plot to Assassinate PM Tusk and Defence Minister

Polish security services are assessing information about a possible assassination plot against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Sunday, 11 October. The credibility is unconfirmed, and no attack attempt has been reported.

Jauns.lv · 11 Oct, 13:58

World

Researcher: Distance From a Mountain Landslide's Epicentre Does Not Guarantee Safety

Kristaps Lamsters, a glacier researcher at the University of Latvia, explains that a flow of water, ice and rock from a glacier collapse or landslide can reach places far from where it began.

TVNET · 11 Oct, 13:58

World

Poland investigates possible assassination attempts on prime minister and defence minister

Polish police are investigating possible assassination attempts against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. An emergency meeting of the country's security services has been convened.

LSM · 11 Oct, 13:57

World

Pope Leo XIV says he will undergo surgery for a lung nodule in the coming days

Pope Leo XIV, head of the Roman Catholic Church, announced on Sunday that he will have surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule. It was detected at a very early stage.

France 24 · 11 Oct, 13:57

World

Polish police investigate possible assassination attempts on prime minister and defence minister

Polish police are investigating possible assassination attempts against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The Interior Ministry announced this on Sunday.

Apollo.lv · 11 Oct, 13:56

Ukraine

Yandex Services Disrupted in Russia After Strikes on Data Centres

Russian media report that a data centre of the Russian technology company Yandex in Vladimir was halted after a Ukrainian drone attack. Users across Russian regions complain of app outages, but the link to the strike is not fully confirmed.

NRA · 11 Oct, 13:56