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Russian strikes hit two apartment blocks in Sloviansk, injuring four
Russian airstrikes hit two apartment buildings in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, on the morning of 11 October, injuring four people. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said people may be trapped under the rubble.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 11 Oct, 13:56
European Parliament defence committee chair: the US can no longer be relied upon
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defence, said US President Donald Trump "took the side of the killer" after his remarks about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Pravda — ziņas · 11 Oct, 13:56
European Parliament defence committee chair: Trump has "sided with the killer"
The chair of the European Parliament's security and defence committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, said US President Donald Trump has "sided with the killer". She spoke after Trump's remarks about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Oct, 13:56
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NYT: Witkoff and Kushner Offered Russia Unfrozen Assets and a Lukoil Deal
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner offered Russia three economic incentives in September talks to secure a limited ceasefire in the war against Ukraine. The New York Times reports this, citing Ukrainian officials.
Apollo.lv · 11 Oct, 12:59
Record-Strength El Niño and Climate Change: Scientists Probe the Link
A very strong El Niño is developing in the tropical Pacific and is forecast to be the strongest on record. Researchers say climate change is likely influencing it, but the relationship is still being studied.
Wired · 11 Oct, 12:58
Former Irish Olympic swimming coach George Gibney to be sentenced for child abuse
George Gibney, 77, Ireland's former Olympic swimming coach, is to be sentenced in Dublin on Monday for abusing four young female athletes in the 1970s and 1980s. In July he was convicted of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape.
The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 12:57
Migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti: at least 109 dead, more than 100 missing
A boat carrying about 350 migrants from Djibouti to Yemen sank overnight on October 8–9. The UN's International Organisation for Migration reports at least 109 dead and around 116 missing.
France 24 · 11 Oct, 12:57
Attack on Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia Kills 12 and Wounds 309
An attack on the airport of Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, on Saturday killed 12 people and wounded 309. The Saudi-led coalition blames Yemen's Houthi movement and has vowed to respond.
NRA · 11 Oct, 12:56
Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport Kills 12 and Injures More Than 300
A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, has killed at least 12 people and injured 309. Saudi Arabia blames Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen and has promised a firm response.
Jauns.lv · 11 Oct, 12:56
Man killed by tiger at wildlife park in England
A man has died after a tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster in England, after he was seen entering the tiger enclosure. The park has been closed.
Delfi · 11 Oct, 12:56
Zelensky: Ukraine ready to stop striking Russian oil refineries if Russia halts attacks on Ukrainian energy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine will stop attacking Russian oil refineries if Russia ends its strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Oct, 12:56
King Charles III Pays £1.5 Million Bill for Andrew's Former Royal Lodge Estate From Private Funds
British tabloid The Sun reports that King Charles III covered a £1.5 million bill for the deterioration of Royal Lodge in Windsor, the former home of ex-prince Andrew. It is unclear whether the money is a loan or a gift.
NRA · 11 Oct, 11:57
Houthis warn travellers against using Saudi airports after deadly Riyadh attack
Yemen's Houthi group has warned travellers and airlines against using Saudi airports after Saturday's missile strike on Riyadh's main airport killed at least 12 people. US President Donald Trump has said Washington may join air strikes against the group.
The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 11:56
Authorities widen forced evacuation zone for children in Kramatorsk
Ukrainian authorities have expanded the area of Kramatorsk from which children are being evacuated by force. The regional military administration made the decision citing a worsening security situation.
Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Oct, 11:56
Authorities expand forced child evacuation zone in Kramatorsk
Ukrainian authorities have widened the area of Kramatorsk from which children are being forcibly evacuated. The reason given is a worsening security situation in the city.
Pravda — ziņas · 11 Oct, 11:56
Action on knife crime needed more than ever, says Damilola Taylor's brother
Tunde Taylor, brother of Damilola Taylor, says in a documentary that action on knife crime is needed more than ever. Actor Boyega recalls his killed friend and the poem he recited.
BBC England · 11 Oct, 10:59
Hurricane Isaias leaves at least four dead as it moves across the southeastern US
Hurricane Isaias, which hit the US coast in the Florida Panhandle on Friday, has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone but still brings heavy rain and wind. At least four people have died, according to US media, and hundreds of thousands of customers have lost power.
Euronews · 11 Oct, 10:59
US Fighter Jet Bombs Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman Over Iran Blockade
US Central Command says a US fighter jet bombed a commercial cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. The headline of the report says the vessel was trying to run the blockade on Iran.
Al Jazeera · 11 Oct, 10:57
Warehouses on fire near Kyiv after Russian drone attack
A Russian drone attack set warehouses ablaze in the Bucha district near Kyiv. There are no casualties, and the fire has been localised.
Pravda — ziņas · 11 Oct, 10:57
Sanchez opens election campaign amid housing crisis protests
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez began campaigning on Saturday for a snap general election on 29 November, called after nationwide housing protests. His left-wing coalition trails the conservative Popular Party in most polls.
France 24 · 11 Oct, 10:57
Missing Australian hiker Jordan Yap found dead in Peru's Andes
Jordan Yap, a 30-year-old Australian who vanished while attempting a solo hike in Peru's Huayhuash mountain range, has been found dead, his friends and family said.
The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 10:57
US Politicians Criticise Trump's Deal with Putin on Russian Diesel
An agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Russian diesel supplies has drawn criticism in Washington. Opponents argue that extra export revenue will help Moscow fund its war against Ukraine.
NRA · 11 Oct, 10:56
Trump: Ukraine Needs a New President
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday, 10 October, that Ukraine should find a new leader to replace Volodymyr Zelensky. He criticised Kyiv for strikes on Russian oil refineries.
ERR (rus) · 11 Oct, 10:56
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US Congress Member Prepares Bipartisan Bill to Block Russian Oil Purchases
US House of Representatives member Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican, has announced he is drafting a new bipartisan bill that would block any purchases of Russian oil.
TVNET · 11 Oct, 10:56
Panama Declares State of Emergency After Two Powerful Earthquakes
Two strong earthquakes, of magnitude 7.7 and 6.6, struck Panama on Friday, 9 October, damaging buildings in all of the country's provinces. The government declared a state of emergency and set aside up to $100 million for aid and reconstruction.
Jauns.lv · 11 Oct, 10:56
Missile strike on Riyadh airport kills 12; Saudi-led coalition vows decisive response
An attack on Riyadh's international airport, blamed by the coalition on Yemen's Houthi movement, killed 12 people and wounded 309. The Saudi-led coalition promises a decisive response, while US President Donald Trump says Washington may join.
France 24 · 11 Oct, 09:59
Amateur historian tracks down owner of stolen 1957 wedding album
A 1957 wedding album left behind a cafe in Wakefield, England, has been returned to the couple's son after a local history enthusiast traced the family through public records. The album had been stolen from a storage unit.
BBC England · 11 Oct, 09:58
Flash flood sweeps away buildings along Nepal's Budhi Gandaki river
Flash flooding on Sunday swept away buildings along the Budhi Gandaki river in Nepal. The source gives no details on casualties or the scale of the damage.
Al Jazeera · 11 Oct, 09:57
Macron's approval rating falls to a record low of 15%
Only 15% of French people approve of President Emmanuel Macron's performance, the lowest figure recorded for him, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Ukrainska Pravda · 11 Oct, 09:57
Pregnant woman's body found in burning van in Wales; man, 38, charged
The body of Samantha Natalie Fitjan, 35, was found in a burning van in Prestatyn, North Wales. Police are investigating a murder, and a 38-year-old man from nearby Rhyl has been charged.
NRA · 11 Oct, 09:57
Australia's right gathers at CPAC in Brisbane but still lacks a plan to unseat Albanese's Labor
The CPAC conservative conference in Brisbane centred on how preference votes should flow between the Coalition and One Nation. Australia's right still has not agreed how to cooperate to remove Labor at the next election.
The Guardian World · 11 Oct, 09:57
12 killed and more than 300 injured in attack on Riyadh airport
An attack on Saturday at the airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killed 12 people and injured more than 300. The figures were announced by the Saudi civil aviation authority.
TVNET · 11 Oct, 09:56
Musk Backs Trump's Call to Replace Ukraine's Leader, Says Zelensky 'Has Gone Too Far'
American billionaire Elon Musk has agreed with Donald Trump's remarks that Ukraine should change its president, saying Volodymyr Zelensky has “gone too far”. It comes as Washington has reportedly reached an agreement with Moscow on diesel fuel deliveries.
Delfi · 11 Oct, 09:56
EU sharply criticises Trump–Putin deal on Russian diesel supplies
The European Union on Saturday condemned an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on diesel deliveries, warning that easing sanctions would give Moscow extra funds for its war against Ukraine.
Delfi · 10 Oct, 19:58
India: Leader of satirical 'Cockroach' movement detained before protest against Election Commission
Indian police detained the head of the satirical online "cockroach" movement on Saturday, the group said. In a prerecorded video, he had named an interim leader.
France 24 · 10 Oct, 19:58
People evacuated at Riyadh airport after attack
Riyadh airport, serving Saudi Arabia's capital, was attacked again on Saturday, and an evacuation was carried out there. Regional officials who asked not to be named reported this.
Apollo.lv · 10 Oct, 19:57