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Hurricane Isaias hits Florida Panhandle, leaving about 260,000 customers without power

Category 2 Hurricane Isaias came ashore in Florida near the city of Destin on Friday evening with winds of around 169 kph. US forecasters warn of a life-threatening storm surge and flooding across much of the southeastern United States.

Euronews · 10 Oct, 10:34

World

Scientists and pesticide victims fear EU rollback of pesticide rules

The EU is set to vote in late October on "Omnibus X", a legislative package that could make it harder to ban harmful pesticides. Scientists and victims warn it would scrap the regular re-evaluation of pesticides.

France 24 · 10 Oct, 10:34

World

Trump Announces Increase in Russian Diesel Supplies After Talks with Putin

US President Donald Trump said that after talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Moscow has agreed to boost diesel deliveries to the American and global markets. Analysts doubt the extra volumes will bring down diesel prices for long.

ERR (rus) · 10 Oct, 10:33

World

Woman, 63, Beaten to Death With a Stick in New York's Central Park

A 63-year-old woman, possibly homeless, was found beaten to death in New York's Central Park. A 36-year-old man, Jonathan Robles, has been charged with murder and reportedly confessed to detectives.

NRA · 10 Oct, 10:33

Middle East

Saudi-led coalition says it is carrying out operation against Houthis in Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition has said it is conducting a wide-ranging operation targeting the Houthis in Yemen. No further details have been made public yet.

Al Jazeera · 10 Oct, 10:33

Ukraine

Trump replies "fine" to claim that Zelensky called him weak

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised deliveries of Russian diesel fuel to the United States and called US President Donald Trump's actions "terrible". Trump answered the claim that Zelensky had called him weak with a simple "fine".

Ukrainska Pravda · 10 Oct, 10:32

Ukraine

Trump replies "fine" to Zelensky calling him weak

US President Donald Trump responded "fine" to reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had called him weak. Zelensky had criticised the supply of Russian diesel fuel to the United States.

Pravda — ziņas · 10 Oct, 10:32

Ukraine

US Hosts Trilateral Talks on Ending the Russia-Ukraine War

US special envoy Steve Witkoff has described trilateral talks involving the United States, Russia and Ukraine as productive. The renewed negotiations aim to secure a lasting peace before winter sets in.

Al Jazeera · 10 Oct, 09:35

World

US Plans Public Execution for First Time Since 1937

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the military will publicly execute Nidal Hasan, with the firing squad execution to be live-streamed. It would be the first public execution in the United States since 1937.

BBC World · 10 Oct, 09:34

World

UK accused of raising false hopes among Gazans over new refugee resettlement scheme

The UK Home Office faces claims it gave Gazans false hope, as the reopened refugee resettlement scheme will only cover Palestinians who have already reached Lebanon or Jordan. The department rejects the criticism, saying the scheme has always been for people outside their country of origin.

The Guardian World · 10 Oct, 09:34

World

Brazilian police rescue 13 children and kill hostage-taker at a daycare

Brazilian police on Friday rescued 13 children held hostage at a daycare centre. The attacker, who had threatened to set the building on fire, was killed.

TVNET · 10 Oct, 09:33

Ukraine

Russia attacks Ukraine with 160 drones, over half of them jet-powered

Ukraine's air defence has shot down 117 of the 160 drones Russia launched, including 82 jet-powered Shaheds. Strikes were recorded at 14 locations, and the attack is still ongoing.

Ukrainska Pravda · 10 Oct, 09:33

Ukraine

Russia Launches 160 Drones at Ukraine, More Than Half of Them Jet-Powered

Ukrainian air defence has downed 117 of 160 Russian drones, including 82 jet-powered Shahed-type drones. Strikes were recorded at 14 locations, and the attack is still under way.

Pravda — ziņas · 10 Oct, 09:32

World

Indian police detain Cockroach Janta Party leaders ahead of protest against election chief

Police in India have detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders before a protest demanding the resignation of the country's election chief. Al Jazeera's live coverage describes New Delhi as being in lockdown.

Al Jazeera · 10 Oct, 09:27

World

Student protests in France turn political ahead of presidential election

Student protests at nearly 600 French lycées over learning conditions have grown into unrest, with about 5,000 people detained. They are also affecting the race for a place in the second round of the presidential election, due in seven months.

Diena · 10 Oct, 09:27

World

Labour insiders fear budget may fall short as Burnham leans on 'everyday fixes'

Officials in the UK's governing Labour Party are voicing concern about the budget due on 28 October, which may not match expectations on easing living costs. Prime Minister Andy Burnham's team hopes small everyday measures and clear communication will keep public support.

The Guardian World · 10 Oct, 09:26

Ukraine

Report: US Hints at Halting Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine Over Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries

According to the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda, envoys of US President Donald Trump suggested during talks that access to American intelligence could be stopped. The reported reason is Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries.

Pravda — ziņas · 10 Oct, 09:25

Ukraine

Media: US Hinted It Could Cut Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine Over Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries

According to media reports, envoys of US President Donald Trump signalled in talks that Ukraine could lose access to US intelligence. The reason cited is Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries.

Ukrainska Pravda · 10 Oct, 09:25

World

A year after four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished in Australia, police believe someone knows more

A boy of four, Gus Lamont, has not been found a year after disappearing in the South Australian outback, despite a search covering 700 square kilometres. Police believe someone knows where he went and have offered a 1 million dollar reward.

NRA · 10 Oct, 09:25

Ukraine

Nord Stream trial: German police evidence trail leads to Ukraine

A trial begins next week in Hamburg of a former Ukrainian special forces soldier, Serhii K, charged over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts in the Baltic Sea. Ukraine denies involvement, and the case is awkward for both Berlin and Kyiv.

BBC World · 10 Oct, 08:28

Ukraine

Drones hit oil terminal in Russia's Rostov region, causing large fire

Drones attacked an oil loading terminal in Russia's Rostov region overnight on 10 October. A large-scale fire broke out at the site.

Ukrainska Pravda · 10 Oct, 08:28

World

Havana syndrome: a decade on, the dispute over its cause continues

Ten years after the first reports from Havana, there is still no consensus on what caused unexplained health problems among US officials and intelligence staff. Two CBS journalists are preparing a book arguing that Russia was behind at least some cases.

The Guardian World · 10 Oct, 08:27

World

Euronews morning bulletin, October 10: a roundup of European and world news

European news outlet Euronews updated its morning video news bulletin at 7:00 GMT+2 on October 10, summarising key stories from Europe and beyond. The published description does not name any specific stories.

Euronews · 10 Oct, 08:27

World

Winston Lee, Accused in Cornell-Linked Sexual Assault Case, Is Grandson of a Former South Korean Prime Minister

Lawyers for Winston Lee say statements by the New York attorney general may have sown prejudice against him. The defendant in the Cornell-linked sexual assault case is the grandson of a former South Korean premier.

The New York Times · 10 Oct, 08:26

World

Missouri Police Officer's Vehicle Hits Teenage Girl Lying on Road, Killing Her

In Missouri, USA, a police officer's vehicle struck and killed 16-year-old student Persephone Berger, who was lying on a road. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has been asked to investigate independently.

NRA · 10 Oct, 08:24

World

Trump Strikes Deal With Putin for Russian Diesel Supplies to the US

US President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to supply hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel to the US and world markets. The move comes as high fuel prices and the Iran war hurt Trump's standing ahead of the midterm elections.

BBC World · 10 Oct, 07:27

World

Hurricane Isaias hits Florida's northwest coast, leaving thousands without power

Hurricane Isaias came ashore near Destin, Florida, on Friday evening, causing damage along the Gulf Coast. Three US states declared emergencies and nearly 500,000 customers lost power.

The Guardian World · 10 Oct, 07:27

World

Trump Says Putin Agreed to Let Diesel Flow to the US and Global Markets

US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to allow diesel fuel into the United States and other global markets. Trump claims this will help limit rising energy prices during the war against Iran.

TVNET · 10 Oct, 07:26

World

India deploys police and restricts transport ahead of mass protest in Delhi

Authorities in India have deployed police and restricted transport in Delhi ahead of a mass protest. Organisers are demanding that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign.

Al Jazeera · 10 Oct, 07:26

World

Mother of Irkutsk lab worker who died disputes claim she broke a test tube

The mother of Darya Shipilova, a 28-year-old lab technician who died in Irkutsk, Russia, in circumstances linked by some to plague, rejects the account that she broke a test tube. The WHO, the US and the EU are demanding more information from Russia.

Jauns.lv · 10 Oct, 07:25

Ukraine

Ukraine's General Staff: Russia lost another 1,420 troops in the past day

Ukraine's General Staff reports that Russian forces lost 1,420 soldiers killed and wounded over the past 24 hours in the war against Ukraine. Total enemy losses are put at 1,550,910 people.

Ukrainska Pravda · 10 Oct, 07:25

Ukraine

Ukraine's Phantom Defense built the counter-drone environment for the Pentagon's Gauntlet II contest

Ukrainian company Phantom Defense built the counter-drone environment for the US Defense Department's Gauntlet II contest and played the role of the adversary in it. After taking part, it has been invited to continue.

Euromaidan Press · 10 Oct, 06:28

World

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, triggering tsunami warning

A powerful earthquake struck south-central Panama on Friday, causing panic in the capital and prompting a tsunami warning. No casualties have been reported yet, but extensive damage is expected.

France 24 · 10 Oct, 06:28

World

Experts: Possible Pneumonic Plague Case in Russia Is Dangerous, but Risk of Spread Is Low

A person in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast may have contracted pneumonic plague. Experts on the show "Spried ar Delfi" called the disease extremely aggressive, though international bodies rate the risk of spread as very low.

Delfi · 10 Oct, 06:28

World

Man candidly explains why he visits prostitutes even while in relationships

In a first-person story published by the Latvian news portal TVNET, a man speaks openly about his experience with prostitutes. He claims it is not cheating and gives his own view of male behaviour.

TVNET · 10 Oct, 06:27

World

Delhi braces for 'cockroach' protest with tens of thousands of security personnel deployed

A major protest by the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janata Party movement is planned in India's capital Delhi on Saturday, demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner. Authorities have refused permission and deployed more than 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel.

BBC World · 10 Oct, 06:27