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Trump says he struck a deal with Putin to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets

U.S. President Donald Trump said that during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin he agreed on Russian diesel deliveries to U.S. and global markets. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the deal an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged.

Meduza · 10 Oct, 02:27

World

Trump announces deal with Putin to let Russian diesel into global market

US President Donald Trump says he has reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow diesel supplies onto the world market. The aim is to lower fuel prices in the US, where diesel costs have doubled since February.

Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 02:27

World

Trump Says U.S. Will Buy Diesel From Russia, Easing Pressure on Moscow

U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States will obtain diesel from Russia to bring down prices before the midterm elections. He says he agreed the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call.

NPR World · 10 Oct, 02:26

Ukraine

Mikhalkov Calls Russia's War Against Ukraine a “Gift from God”

Russian film director and propagandist Nikita Mikhalkov has described Russia's war against Ukraine as a “gift from God”. This shows he remains one of the loudest war supporters in Russia.

TVNET · 10 Oct, 02:26

Ukraine

Zelensky: US Permission for Russian Diesel Is a Birthday Gift to Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russia and let it export diesel fuel. He called the move a birthday present for Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Ukrainska Pravda · 10 Oct, 02:26

World

Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against spending cuts; more than 100 detained

Thousands joined a trade-union march in Brussels, Belgium's capital, on Friday against the government's proposed savings package. Clashes with police broke out on the sidelines, and the number of detainees rose above 100.

Euronews · 10 Oct, 02:25

Ukraine

Mexico investigates video said to show cartel members fighting in Ukraine

Mexican authorities are investigating a viral video in which suspected mercenaries fighting in Ukraine chant cartel slogans. The footage is said to show cartel members fighting for Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · 10 Oct, 02:25

World

Erik Prince's Mercenary Deal in Congo: Ex-Green Beret Hurt, New Zealand Elite Soldier Dead

The New York Times reports on the growing role of Blackwater founder Erik Prince in the Congo conflict. A former Green Beret was injured and an elite soldier from New Zealand died.

The New York Times · 10 Oct, 02:25

World

Head teachers' unions threaten strike ballots over loss of confidence in Ofsted

Unions representing school leaders in England say they have lost confidence in the inspectorate Ofsted and may hold strike ballots unless wellbeing problems are addressed. An Ofsted survey found 88% of schools reported a negative effect on staff wellbeing.

The Guardian World · 10 Oct, 02:25

World

Fire Breaks Out at Historic Miller Mansion Opposite St. Isaac's Cathedral in Saint Petersburg

On the evening of 1 October, a fire started in the historic F. L. Miller Mansion in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg, directly opposite St. Isaac's Cathedral. No injuries have been reported so far, and the cause is unknown.

NRA · 10 Oct, 02:24

World

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, collapsing buildings

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Panama on Friday, damaging buildings and causing widespread shaking. No casualties have been reported so far, and the full extent of the damage is unclear.

BBC World · 10 Oct, 01:28

World

Paris court jails Indian man for leading neo-Nazi sadist group that tortured girls

A Paris court sentenced 29-year-old Indian national Rohan Rane to 20 years in prison for leading the masculinist group "CVLT", which forced mostly underage girls into sexual acts and in some cases tortured them. Prosecutors had asked for 30 years.

France 24 · 10 Oct, 01:28

Ukraine

Trump says Russia agreed to supply millions of tons of diesel to the US and global markets

US President Donald Trump has said Russia agreed to supply millions of tons of diesel to the US and global markets. He blames Ukraine for fuel price rises that the report links to the Iran war.

Euromaidan Press · 10 Oct, 01:28

Middle East

UN envoy warns Yemen has returned to 'full-scale war', urges dialogue

A UN envoy has warned that Yemen is again in full-scale war and has urged dialogue. Saudi Arabia and Yemen's internationally recognised government are calling for Security Council action amid a Houthi escalation.

Al Jazeera · 10 Oct, 01:27

World

European Parliament Discusses Baltic Security Against Hybrid Threats and Drones

Members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg discussed whether Europe is doing enough to reduce hybrid threats facing the Baltic states. The reason is the increasingly frequent entry of unidentified drones into Baltic airspace.

Apollo.lv · 10 Oct, 01:27

World

UK government bans Orange Order march through Catholic area of Portadown

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has reversed a decision allowing a Protestant Orange Order parade through a Catholic district of Portadown. It keeps the ban in place for the first time in 28 years and drew sharply different reactions from republicans and unionists.

Politico Europe · 10 Oct, 01:26

World

One Dead, Nine Injured as Car Hits Pedestrians and Sets Off Multi-Vehicle Crash in the Bronx, New York City

A driver sped through a busy intersection in the Allerton area of New York City's Bronx, hit pedestrians and triggered a crash involving several vehicles. At least one person died and nine were injured.

The Guardian World · 10 Oct, 01:25

Ukraine

Kremlin: Putin Rejected Peace Talks in Call With Trump and Expects Ukraine to Capitulate

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Vladimir Putin rejected the possibility of peace talks during a phone call with US President Donald Trump. According to the Kremlin, Russia will keep fighting until Ukraine capitulates.

Ukrainska Pravda · 10 Oct, 01:24

Ukraine

Putin Tells Trump Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Moscow Hindered Immediate Resumption of Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call that Kyiv's drone attacks on Moscow during last month's election undermined an immediate restart of trilateral peace talks, the Kremlin said. The two leaders also discussed Russian fuel supplies.

The Moscow Times · 10 Oct, 01:24

World

Trump Announces Diesel Deal With Putin, Reversing Years of US Pressure on Russia

US President Donald Trump says he has agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin on diesel supplies from Russia. The move marks a turnaround after years of US pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

France 24 · 10 Oct, 00:28

Middle East

UAE Says FlyDubai Flight Attacker Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport

The attorney general of the United Arab Emirates said the attacker on a flydubai flight, a co-pilot, intended to crash the plane into an Israeli airport. He said the man was inspired by the Sept. 11 attacks.

The New York Times · 10 Oct, 00:27

World

Trump agrees deal with Putin on Russian diesel supplies, temporarily easing sanctions

US President Donald Trump says he has reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin allowing Russia to supply diesel to the world market. The US Treasury has issued a temporary licence, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised the easing of sanctions.

Jauns.lv · 10 Oct, 00:27

Ukraine

Zelensky: Ukraine's negotiating team used as a "screen" while Trump and Putin strike deals

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country's negotiating delegation in the United States is being used as a "screen" while US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin reach agreements on fuel supplies.

Pravda — ziņas · 10 Oct, 00:27

World

Mysterious Death of a Lab Worker in Irkutsk Raises Questions About Plague

A 28-year-old employee of a plague research institute has died in Irkutsk, Russia; officially the cause was pneumonia of unknown origin. Broad precautions and scant information from Moscow have fuelled suspicion, though there are no signs of an outbreak.

Žurnāls Ir · 10 Oct, 00:26

World

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant bans contentious Drumcree parade

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has banned the Orange Order's Drumcree parade in Portadown after mediation failed to bridge the divide with local nationalist residents. The standoff had lasted almost two weeks.

The Guardian World · 10 Oct, 00:26

World

Three men convicted in Mexico of murdering two Australian brothers and an American friend on surf trip

A court in Mexico's Baja California state has found three men guilty of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad in 2024. The victims were killed in an apparent botched robbery near Ensenada.

BBC World · 10 Oct, 00:25

Ukraine

Ukraine: Russia Plans Up to 1,000 Strikes on 60 Infrastructure Sites This Winter

Ukraine says Russia intends to use up to 1,000 missiles, drones and bombs against 60 Ukrainian infrastructure sites this winter. On day 1689 of the war, Ukrainian forces reportedly pushed Russian troops back across the Siverskyi Donets near Kramatorsk, and drones hit two Russian industrial sites.

Euromaidan Press · 10 Oct, 00:25

World

Dutch Defence Minister Calls Russia an Enemy, Not Just an "Aggressor"

Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius told parliament during a defence budget debate that she will no longer describe Russia as an "aggressor" but as an enemy. The Russian embassy has demanded an official explanation and called the remarks belligerent.

Jauns.lv · 9 Oct, 23:27

World

Trump says US to import Russian diesel to ease prices

US President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to release diesel onto US and global markets to ease soaring energy costs during the war with Iran. The US Treasury has issued a temporary licence for Russian diesel.

Euronews · 9 Oct, 23:26

World

Trump announces Russian diesel deal as US fuel prices soar

US President Donald Trump says Russia will soon deliver millions of tonnes of diesel, following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The announcement comes as fuel prices in the United States are rising sharply.

Al Jazeera · 9 Oct, 23:26

World

Thailand's Queen Suthida Flies Fighter Jet Solo for the First Time

Thailand's Queen Suthida has made her first solo flight in a Gripen fighter jet, the Royal Household says. It took place on 8 October in Surat Thani province in the country's south.

BBC World · 9 Oct, 23:26

Ukraine

Ukrainian prosecutors' office fires eight staff and checks how its former chief left the country

A Ukrainian prosecutors' office has fired eight employees after investigators said prosecutors shielded scam call centers. It is also checking how its former chief left Ukraine.

Euromaidan Press · 9 Oct, 23:25

Ukraine

Ukrainian Drones Shut Moscow Airports as Putin Flies Home From Turkmenistan

Ukrainian drones forced the closure of Moscow's airports while Russian President Vladimir Putin was flying home from Turkmenistan. Government planes reportedly carrying him and his aides had to circle or divert to another city.

The New York Times · 9 Oct, 23:25

World

Manhattan prosecutors oppose Mangione's bid to have state charges dismissed

Manhattan prosecutors have filed papers rejecting Luigi Mangione's arguments for dropping the New York state murder case. He has already pleaded guilty to federal charges over the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson.

The Guardian World · 9 Oct, 23:25

World

Putin After Talks With Trump Says Russia Is Ready to Supply Oil Products to US and Global Markets

Russian President Vladimir Putin said after a 9 October conversation with US President Donald Trump that Russia is ready to supply oil products to the American and global markets. Ukrainian outlet Pravda says this follows agreements on diesel fuel and points to further cooperation.

Pravda — ziņas · 9 Oct, 23:24

World

Ukrainian drone threat disrupts landing of Russian government planes in Moscow after Putin's Turkmenistan trip

On the evening of October 9, several aircraft used to transport Russia's leaders circled over Moscow because of a Ukrainian drone threat. Some were returning from a Commonwealth of Independent States summit in Turkmenistan attended by President Vladimir Putin.

Meduza · 9 Oct, 22:27