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Rare Double Tornado Hits Sicily, Injuring Students at Schools
A rare double tornado has struck the Italian island of Sicily, causing widespread damage around Marsala and Petrosino. Several students suffered minor injuries when the storm hit schools during lessons.
NRA · 10 Oct, 19:57
Ukraine shares fortification expertise with Estonia's new defense minister
Ukraine has shared its fortification know-how with Estonia's new defense minister, Martin Herem. He took office on 16 September after Hanno Pevkur resigned over a procurement scandal.
Euromaidan Press · 10 Oct, 19:57
Riyadh Airport Evacuated After New Attack, Hundreds of Flights Cancelled
Riyadh airport in the Saudi capital was attacked again on Saturday and evacuated. At least 225 flights have been cancelled there in the past 24 hours.
Jauns.lv · 10 Oct, 19:56
Tiger attacks man who entered its enclosure at Yorkshire zoo
A tiger attacked a man who jumped into its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, England, according to South Yorkshire police. The man suffered serious injury, and the park was evacuated and will stay closed on Sunday.
The Guardian World · 10 Oct, 19:56
Indian Police Detain Protest Leaders and Lock Down Delhi
Security forces in Delhi have detained many young people who tried to gather to protest a sweeping revision of India's voter roll, The New York Times reports.
The New York Times · 10 Oct, 19:56
Who gets a say in "Trump Accounts" for children? Al Jazeera speaks to a parent
The US "Trump Accounts" programme is presented as a financial head start for children. Al Jazeera's Emma Withrow spoke with one parent about it.
Al Jazeera · 10 Oct, 18:59
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"Pretty Little Liars" actor Keegan Allen attacked and robbed in Los Angeles
Keegan Allen, known for his role in the TV series "Pretty Little Liars", was robbed in Los Angeles by two masked men. After the attack he posted a video on social media showing his face covered in blood.
Apollo.lv · 10 Oct, 18:58
Latvia's Foreign Ministry Urges Citizens Not to Travel to Saudi Arabia
The Consular Department of Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning about travel to Saudi Arabia and urges people not to go there.
TVNET · 10 Oct, 18:58
Missile strike on Riyadh airport injures several dozen people
A missile struck the international airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, 10 October. Several dozen people were injured, at least five of them seriously.
LSM · 10 Oct, 18:58
Nine dead, including children, in mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania
A gunman killed eight people, including children, in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday and is believed to have then taken his own life. Police are still working to establish a motive.
The Guardian World · 10 Oct, 18:58
Evacuations and injuries reported at Riyadh airport after suspected Houthi attack
Riyadh's international airport in Saudi Arabia was hit again on Saturday in what a diplomatic source described as a missile strike by Yemen's Houthis. Dozens of people were reportedly injured and passengers were evacuated.
Euronews · 10 Oct, 18:57
Christa Pike, who survived a failed execution attempt, discharged from hospital
Christa Pike, a 50-year-old US death row inmate who survived a lethal injection, has been discharged from hospital and returned to prison. She continues to receive medical care there.
Delfi · 10 Oct, 18:57
Tsahkna: EU to Approve Sanctions on 1,600 Individuals and Entities Tied to Russia's Defense Industry
The European Union plans to approve sanctions on Monday, 12 October, against 1,600 individuals and entities linked to Russia's military-industrial complex. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced this on Saturday.
ERR (rus) · 10 Oct, 18:56
Christa Pike discharged from hospital and returned to prison after botched execution
US death row inmate Christa Pike, who survived a lethal injection attempt on 30 September, has left hospital and been returned to prison, her lawyers said. She continues to receive medical care there.
BBC World · 10 Oct, 18:56
Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 20, including three children
A Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed 20 people, three of them children. Another 18 people were injured.
Pravda — ziņas · 10 Oct, 18:56
India detains over 2,000 protesters and locks down parts of Delhi over demand for election chief to resign
On Saturday police in India's capital, Delhi, detained more than 2,000 protesters, including the founder of the "cockroach" youth movement. Security forces sealed off parts of the city to stop a rally against the country's election chief.
France 24 · 10 Oct, 18:56
EU Condemns Trump–Putin Deal on Russian Diesel Deliveries
The European Union on Saturday criticised an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on diesel supplies, warning that easing sanctions would give Moscow extra revenue for its war against Ukraine.
Jauns.lv · 10 Oct, 18:56
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Three women wounded in knife attack at Warsaw school
Three women were injured in a knife attack at a school in Warsaw, Poland's capital, on Saturday. It was the third attack on a school in the country within four days.
TVNET · 10 Oct, 17:58
Germany warns EU that €159B budget cuts are not enough
The Irish-led EU Council has proposed cutting the European Union's budget by €159 billion. According to the headline, Germany says that does not go far enough.
Politico Europe · 10 Oct, 17:57
Russian strike on residential building in Zaporizhzhia: eight dead, 12 missing
A Russian attack on a residential building in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed eight people and injured 16, while 12 are considered missing. People may still be trapped under the rubble as rescue work continues.
NRA · 10 Oct, 17:57
Zelenskyy Says Russia Answered US Diesel Deal With Deadly Strikes on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia "thanked" US President Donald Trump for a deal with Vladimir Putin to buy Russian diesel by striking civilians. Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks on the south-east killed 15 people, including three children.
The Guardian World · 10 Oct, 17:57
Trump blames Norway for missing out on Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump has expressed disappointment at not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize again this year. The award went to lawyer and former International Criminal Court judge Navanethem Pillay.
LSM · 10 Oct, 17:56
Drone strike by Sudan's paramilitary force kills 41 near Ethiopian border, rights group says
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces hit a camp for displaced people in Blue Nile state with a drone, killing 41, a rights group says. The UN humanitarian affairs office said it was appalled by the reports.
BBC World · 10 Oct, 17:56
Protesters in Delhi Gather at a Sikh Temple Before Trying to Reach a Locked-Down Protest Site
In India's capital, New Delhi, a group of demonstrators used a Sikh house of worship as a staging ground before trying to reach a protest site that had been locked down. The effort was considered a long shot.
The New York Times · 10 Oct, 17:56
Ukrainian drones hit oil terminal in Rostov-on-Don and damage railway bridge
Ukrainian drones struck an oil products transshipment terminal in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don overnight on Saturday, 10 October. The regional governor also reported damage to a railway bridge and to two ships in the port of Azov.
Delfi · 10 Oct, 16:58
Zelenskyy after speaking with Macron: threat of missile strikes remains particularly high in coming days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday about the US easing of sanctions on Russian oil products. He said Ukraine needs additional air defence packages and that the missile threat remains very high.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 10 Oct, 16:58
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Rostoks: Trump Seeks Midterm Boost Through Diesel Deal With Putin
Toms Rostoks, vice-rector for science at the National Defence Academy of Latvia, says US President Donald Trump hopes his agreement with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on diesel supplies will improve Republican prospects in the November midterm elections.
Apollo.lv · 10 Oct, 16:57
Yemeni government forces advance against Houthis around Bab al-Mandab strait
Military sources of Yemen's internationally recognised government say their forces are advancing against the Houthis around the Bab al-Mandab strait but have not yet taken control of it. The Houthis claim they repelled the assault.
France 24 · 10 Oct, 16:57
Hurricane Isaiah Reaches US Gulf Coast, Leaving Hundreds of Thousands Without Power
Hurricane Isaiah made landfall on the US Gulf of Mexico coast near Destin, Florida, and nearly 840,000 households in Florida, Alabama and Georgia temporarily lost electricity. Warnings, evacuations and a curfew have been put in place in several southern states.
Jauns.lv · 10 Oct, 16:56
Poll: Most Germans view Schröder's visit to Putin as inappropriate
In a YouGov survey for the dpa news agency, 56% of Germans said it was inappropriate for former chancellor Gerhard Schröder to accept Russian leader Vladimir Putin's invitation. The visit has also drawn sharp criticism from the German chancellor and Ukraine's ambassador to Germany.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 10 Oct, 15:58
Hundreds detained in Delhi, including leaders of the 'Cockroach' youth movement
Police in India's capital Delhi have reportedly detained hundreds of people at a protest by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, including its founder. The group demands electoral reforms and the resignation of the chief election commissioner.
BBC World · 10 Oct, 15:58
Kremlin: No Immediate Resumption of Talks to End the War in Ukraine
Hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would buy Russian diesel, the Kremlin said talks to end the war in Ukraine would not immediately resume.
The New York Times · 10 Oct, 15:58
At least 1,481 Palestinians killed in Gaza since last year's ceasefire
Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed at least 1,481 Palestinians since last year's ceasefire. On the truce's anniversary, 10 October, Israeli forces killed seven people in Gaza, including a child.
Al Jazeera · 10 Oct, 15:57
Estonian PM slams US-Russia diesel deal: deals with dictators are the 'road to hell'
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump's agreement with Russia on supplying diesel to the world market. The chair of the Estonian parliament's foreign affairs committee also says the deal eases pressure on Moscow.
ERR News · 10 Oct, 14:59
Germany Keeps Russia Sanctions After Trump's Diesel Announcement
Germany said on Saturday it will maintain sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, even after U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily lifted U.S. sanctions on Russian fuel. Berlin is working with European partners on further measures.
The Moscow Times · 10 Oct, 14:59
Businessman named Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores wins mayoral race in Peruvian Andes
Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores, a 45-year-old businessman, has won the mayoral election in the remote district of Queropalca in Peru's Huánuco region. He takes office on 1 January.
The Guardian World · 10 Oct, 14:58