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Trump Says He Agreed With Putin on Russian Diesel Supplies After Phone Call

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and agreed on diesel fuel supplies from Russia. The Ukrainian outlet reports that the deal concerns millions of tonnes of fuel for the United States.

Ukrainska Pravda · 9 Oct, 22:27

World

Colonel Eriksen Made the Call at Oslofjord as German Ships Approached on 9 April 1940

As Nazi Germany invaded Norway on 9 April 1940, Colonel Birger Eriksen, commander of the Oscarsborg fortress, had to decide alone how to respond to a group of ships heading for Oslo. A Delfi history feature uses the episode as an example of personal responsibility at a decisive moment.

Delfi · 9 Oct, 22:27

Ukraine

Montenegro to expel founder of Russian military propaganda network Rybar

Montenegrin authorities have ordered Mikhail Zvynchuk, founder of the Russian military-focused Rybar network, and four associates to leave the country. The order followed the seizure of drones and recording equipment.

Euromaidan Press · 9 Oct, 22:26

World

Powerful earthquake strikes Panama, tsunami alert issued

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 has struck southern Panama. Strong aftershocks followed, and a tsunami alert was issued.

The New York Times · 9 Oct, 22:25

World

US defense secretary's planned public execution echoes Iranian practice, writer argues

A Guardian correspondent who witnessed a public execution in Iran in 2005 compares it with US defense secretary Pete Hegseth's plan for a public execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009.

The Guardian World · 9 Oct, 22:25

World

Voter survey: Hitler Mussolini Flores wins municipal election in Peru

According to voter survey data, 45-year-old Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores won a municipal election in Peru, a South American country. The source does not say which municipality he will lead.

Apollo.lv · 9 Oct, 22:25

World

Trump announces deal with Putin on millions of tonnes of diesel supplies

US President Donald Trump says that after talking with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the two agreed on supplying several million tonnes of diesel. Trump claims this will bring fuel prices down sharply.

LSM · 9 Oct, 22:25

World

Commentator Katie Zacharia offered post of White House press secretary

Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia has been offered the job of US presidential press secretary, a White House official has confirmed. If she accepts, she will be Donald Trump's sixth chief spokesperson across his two administrations.

BBC World · 9 Oct, 22:25

World

Parties prepare for byelection in Farage's Clacton seat

UK parties are preparing for a possible byelection in Clacton amid speculation that the standards inquiry into Nigel Farage's £5m gift is nearing its end. A heavy sanction on the Reform UK leader could trigger a recall process.

The Guardian World · 9 Oct, 21:27

World

South African Jurist Navi Pillay Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South African jurist Navi Pillay. Israel condemned the choice because Pillay led a U.N. commission that said Israel had committed genocide against Palestinians.

The New York Times · 9 Oct, 21:27

World

ICC President: US Sanctions Are an Attack Against Sovereign States

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has responded to US sanctions that were imposed to "defend sovereignty". She described them as an attack against sovereign states.

Al Jazeera · 9 Oct, 21:26

Ukraine

Russian forces hit Nova Poshta warehouses in Dnipropetrovsk region, causing a fire

Russian forces attacked Nova Poshta warehouses in the Dnipro district of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on 9 October. The attack started a fire, and the warehouses were then struck a second time.

Ukrainska Pravda · 9 Oct, 21:26

World

UAE: FlyDubai First Officer Planned to Crash Plane Into Tel Aviv Airport

The UAE attorney general has said the second pilot of FlyDubai flight FZ1073, who attacked the captain, planned a suicide attack at Tel Aviv airport. According to the headline, he was inspired by the 9/11 terror attacks.

TVNET · 9 Oct, 21:26

Ukraine

Putin's Return to Moscow Possibly Delayed by Drone Threat, Media Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin's return from Turkmenistan on 9 October may have been delayed by the threat of a Ukrainian drone attack that restricted Moscow's airports. There is no official confirmation that the restrictions affected Putin's own flight.

Delfi · 9 Oct, 21:25

Ukraine

Ukrainian drones hit Yandex data centers for a second day as peace talks open in Miami

Ukrainian drones struck a Yandex data center in Russia's Kaluga region overnight into October 9, a day after an attack on another one in the Ryazan region. Meanwhile, talks between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations on ending the war have begun in Miami.

Meduza · 9 Oct, 21:25

World

Two Latvians released on bail after breaking into UK air force base

British police have released on bail two Latvian citizens who were detained on Thursday on suspicion of unlawfully entering a Royal Air Force base in Cambridgeshire. The investigation continues, with investigators trying to establish a possible motive.

Latvijas Avīze · 9 Oct, 21:25

Ukraine

Seven injured in Russian attack on house in Rivne Oblast, including four children

A Russian attack on a residential house in Rivne Oblast, in northwestern Ukraine, left seven people injured, among them four children from one family. A 13-year-old boy is in serious condition.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 9 Oct, 20:28

Ukraine

ISW: Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi Has Foiled Russia's Plan to Encircle the Donbas

The US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) concludes that Ukraine's counter-offensive on the Lyman axis, dubbed Operation Vivaldi, has wrecked Russia's plan to encircle Ukrainian-held Donetsk region this year. ISW also disputes Russia's figures on its September gains.

Euronews · 9 Oct, 20:27

World

Latvian Nationals Detained After Entering UK Air Force Base Released on Bail

Two Latvian citizens detained on Thursday for unlawfully entering a Royal Air Force base in Cambridgeshire have been released on bail. Police say nothing currently links the case to last month's incident at the Fairford base.

Jauns.lv · 9 Oct, 20:27

World

Over 6,800 detained in French high school protests, 86% of them minors

Data from France's Ministry of Justice shows police have detained more than 6,800 people since high school students' protests began in mid-September. About 86% of those detained are minors.

Pravda — ziņas · 9 Oct, 20:27

World

Labour wins Holborn and St Pancras byelection, ahead of the Greens

Britain's Labour Party won the Holborn and St Pancras byelection in London with 45% of the vote, leaving Green leader Zack Polanski second. Labour says the result shows it is starting to win back left-leaning voters.

The Guardian World · 9 Oct, 20:27

World

30,000 Bottles of Italian Wine Stolen in Tuscany

Up to 10 men stole about 30,000 bottles of high-quality Italian red wine in Tuscany. The haul is worth more than $5 million.

The New York Times · 9 Oct, 20:26

Ukraine

Ukrainian drones hit two Yandex data centres in Russia, leaving the company struggling to keep services running

Russian tech company Yandex says Ukrainian drones struck two of its five data centres within two days, and it is struggling to maintain services. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attacks as a response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centres.

BBC World · 9 Oct, 20:26

World

Drone strike kills 30 people in Sudan's Blue Nile region

A drone strike on the Wad al-Mahi area in Sudan's Blue Nile region has killed about 30 people, including women and children. The attack is reportedly linked to the paramilitary RSF.

Al Jazeera · 9 Oct, 20:25

World

Orbita programme to cover Ukraine's anti-corruption fight, Latvia's election and Spain's crisis

The new episode of the weekly foreign-affairs programme "Orbita" airs on ETV+ on Saturday, 10 October. It will look at Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts, the results of Latvia's parliamentary election and the political situation in Spain.

ERR (rus) · 9 Oct, 20:25

World

Russian Prosecutors Cancel Criminal Case Against Investigator Over Missing Jewelry Seized From Blogger Valeria Chekalina

Russian prosecutors have overturned the decision to open a criminal case against investigator Nikita Tulupov, who worked on the case of blogger Valeria Chekalina. Part of the jewelry seized in a search of her home had gone missing.

Meduza · 9 Oct, 20:25

World

Russia proposes raising maximum age for women's military service to 50

The Russian government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would raise the maximum age for women in military service from 45 to 50. The authors say the change would provide additional social guarantees, including pension eligibility.

Meduza · 9 Oct, 19:28

World

Euronews publishes its evening news bulletin for 9 October

The European news outlet Euronews released an evening video bulletin on 9 October 2026 rounding up the day's most important stories. The source description does not name any specific stories.

Euronews · 9 Oct, 19:27

World

Immigration Agents Shoot Man in New York With Five-Year-Old Child in His Car

In the Bronx, New York, agents of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency shot and wounded a 28-year-old Dominican Republic national during an arrest operation; his five-year-old son was in the car. The mayor and governor are demanding an end to the operations and an independent investigation.

Delfi · 9 Oct, 19:27

World

UK coastguard agency chief faces resignation calls over unverified data

Virginia McVea, head of the UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency, faces calls to resign after her claim of over 90% support for ending pay to rescue officers proved unsupported. The statistics regulator found the cited surveys did not back it up.

The Guardian World · 9 Oct, 19:27

Ukraine

One person killed as Russia attacks Dnipropetrovsk region almost 40 times

Russian forces attacked three districts of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region almost 40 times on 9 October. One person was killed in the strikes.

Pravda — ziņas · 9 Oct, 19:26

Ukraine

Russian attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region leave one person dead

On 9 October, Russian forces carried out almost 40 attacks on three districts of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. One person was killed.

Ukrainska Pravda · 9 Oct, 19:26

World

US Justice Department Weighs Perjury Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson

US federal prosecutors are considering perjury and obstruction charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified about Donald Trump over the January 6 Capitol riot. An indictment is not expected before the midterm elections.

Wired · 9 Oct, 19:26

Ukraine

Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Supply Trucks 770 Times in September

Ukrainian drones struck Russian supply trucks 770 times in September, the highest monthly figure this year. An analyst says supplying Crimea is becoming increasingly difficult and that winter will make it worse.

Euromaidan Press · 9 Oct, 19:25

World

US Imposes Sanctions on the International Criminal Court

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced broad new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, saying Washington's aim is to dismantle it. The court called the move an attack on the rule of law, while the EU expressed regret.

NRA · 9 Oct, 19:25

World

Nobel Peace Prize Award to Navi Pillay Seen as Implicit Rebuke of Trump Administration

The Nobel Peace Prize has gone to Navi Pillay, a former judge of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The New York Times reads the choice as an implicit rebuke of US President Donald Trump's administration.

The New York Times · 9 Oct, 18:27