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State of the EU debate held in Strasbourg: MEPs react to von der Leyen's address
The European Parliament's September plenary session in Strasbourg held its annual debate on the state of the European Union, opened by an address from European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen. Latvian MEPs reacted in different ways.
Apollo.lv · 9 Oct, 05:27
Labour holds Holborn and St Pancras seat, beating Green party leader
Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali won the Holborn and St Pancras byelection in London with 12,292 votes, ahead of Green party leader Zack Polanski on 8,928. The result is a relief for Prime Minister Andy Burnham, while the Greens end a difficult week.
The Guardian World · 9 Oct, 05:27
Christa Pike case highlights frequency of botched executions in the US
Experts say US execution methods such as lethal injection are presented as more humane but are often marred by mishaps. The case of Christa Pike has drawn renewed attention to the problem.
Al Jazeera · 9 Oct, 05:26
US to decide by 19 October on protected status for more than 100,000 Ukrainians
The administration of US President Donald Trump must decide by 19 October whether to extend or end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 100,000 Ukrainians who fled the war, Politico reports.
Pravda — ziņas · 9 Oct, 05:26
Is the EU Ready for the Next Pandemic Five Years After Covid-19?
A Politico Europe podcast episode assesses how much better prepared the EU is for the next health crisis five years after the height of Covid-19. It also covers a mysterious death at a Russian anti-plague institute and US pressure on Europe to pay more for medicines.
Politico Europe · 9 Oct, 05:26
US Suspends Microsoft, Adobe and Other Tech Firms From PERM Labor Certification Program
The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys and Tata from the Labor Department's PERM program, a key step for H-1B visa holders seeking green cards. The Labor Department is investigating whether the companies committed fraud and undercut American workers.
Wired · 9 Oct, 04:30
Putin celebrates birthday with former German Chancellor Schröder
Russian President Vladimir Putin spent his birthday on October 7 with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, the Kremlin press office said. The Kremlin also released a photograph of the two together.
Meduza · 9 Oct, 04:30
Suspect Linked to Monaco Bombing Points to Ukrainian Military Intelligence in BBC Interview
A former Ukrainian security service officer linked to a June bomb attack on a multi-millionaire in Monaco told the BBC from a Kyiv prison that he believes senior HUR officials ordered it. Businessman Vadym Yermolayev and his 13-year-old son were badly hurt.
BBC World · 9 Oct, 04:28
OpenAI bans Russian and Iranian ChatGPT propaganda networks
US artificial intelligence company OpenAI says it shut down two influence operations from Russia and Iran that used ChatGPT to run fake journalist personas and anti-Ukraine propaganda.
France 24 · 9 Oct, 04:27
Ukrainian delegation to meet Trump's envoys in the US
Ukraine's negotiating delegation will meet US President Donald Trump's representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in the United States on Friday, 9 October. European representatives are expected to join the Ukrainian and US negotiating teams in the coming days.
LSM · 9 Oct, 04:27
US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after record-breaking deployment
The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after more than 300 days at sea. Al Jazeera describes the deployment as record-breaking.
Al Jazeera · 9 Oct, 04:27
US Defense Department plans to broadcast live the firing-squad execution of a former army psychiatrist
The US Department of Defense plans to broadcast live the execution by shooting of former army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan. Ukrainian outlet Pravda says it would be the first such execution of a US service member since World War II.
Pravda — ziņas · 9 Oct, 04:27
US Plans to Broadcast Firing-Squad Execution of Ex-Army Psychiatrist Hasan Live
The US Department of Defense plans to show live the execution by firing squad of former army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan. He carried out a shooting at the Fort Hood military base in 2009.
Ukrainska Pravda · 9 Oct, 04:27
Counting under way in Holborn and St Pancras byelection in London
Votes are being counted in a byelection in the Holborn and St Pancras constituency in north London to choose an MP to replace former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer. The result is expected between 2:30 and 4am UK time.
The Guardian World · 9 Oct, 04:26
Ukrainska Pravda investigative journalist Mykhailo Tkach detained in Vienna
Mykhailo Tkach, head of the investigative department at the Ukrainian news outlet Ukrainska Pravda, has been detained in Vienna while on an editorial assignment. The newsroom is demanding his immediate release and an official explanation from Austrian authorities.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 9 Oct, 03:30
Katie Price 'angry' on hearing ex-husband's rape allegation, alleged victim's mother tells court
At Lewes Crown Court in England, the trial continues of Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of British media personality Katie Price, who is accused of three rapes and a sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl. The girl's mother testified that Price reacted with anger.
BBC England · 9 Oct, 03:29
Russian strike on Kramatorsk kills at least 35; Zelenskyy criticises US
A Russian bomb attack on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine killed at least 35 people on Thursday. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the US of unwillingness to help and called for wider Ukrainian access to the Starlink satellite service.
Guardian Ukraina · 9 Oct, 03:28
US files new torture charges against Maduro and his wife
US prosecutors on Thursday filed new charges against ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, alleging conspiracy to commit torture in Venezuelan detention. The couple already face drug and firearms charges, with a trial set for New York next June.
France 24 · 9 Oct, 03:27
Lubinets: Over Half of Ukraine's Veterans Say the State Does Not Protect Their Rights
Ukraine's human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said the country now has more than 2 million veterans. More than half of them feel the state does not protect their rights.
Ukrainska Pravda · 9 Oct, 03:27
NSW Government Takes Approval of Sydney's New Public Square Away From City Council
New South Wales planning minister Paul Scully has declared Sydney's proposed town hall square a state significant development, removing the approval decision from the City of Sydney. Lord Mayor Clover Moore has welcomed the move.
The Guardian World · 9 Oct, 03:27
USS Abraham Lincoln carrier returns to San Diego Bay after record time at sea
The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has come home after a record-setting stretch at sea supporting the war with Iran. The long deployment drew attention after reports of crew stress and supply shortages.
NPR World · 9 Oct, 03:27
Leaked records: Putin and Kabaeva both in Kazakhstan in 2017
Leaked records of Russia's Federal Border Service indicate that Alina Kabaeva flew to Kazakhstan on a private jet in February 2017, when Russian President Vladimir Putin was visiting. The outlet dialog.ua links the trip to Putin's informal meetings with Kazakhstan's then leader.
NRA · 9 Oct, 03:26
Israeli air strike on Gaza City building kills several people, including children
An Israeli air strike hit a building in Gaza City's al-Sabra neighbourhood, killing several people, including children. Al Jazeera reports on the incident and shows a father's anguish.
Al Jazeera · 9 Oct, 03:26
Three cargo ships hit in Black Sea region as Europe weighs spillover risk from Ukraine war
Three Turkish-owned cargo ships that left Ukraine have been hit in EU waters by suspected Russian drones, and one has sunk off Bulgaria. A France 24 debate programme asks how prepared Europe is for hybrid warfare.
France 24 · 9 Oct, 02:28
Cecily Gemmell, Winston Churchill's Last Surviving Secretary, Has Died
Cecily Gemmell, the last surviving secretary of Britain's wartime-era leader Winston Churchill, has died. She began working for him at 18 and travelled the world with him.
The New York Times · 9 Oct, 02:28
US: Christa Pike's Failed Execution Reignites Death Penalty Debate
Christa Pike, 50, sentenced to death in the US for a 1995 murder, survived two lethal injections on 30 September. The BBC asked Americans and tourists in Washington DC what they think about capital punishment.
BBC World · 9 Oct, 02:28
Hundreds of farmers rally in Paris against EU-Mercosur trade deal
Hundreds of French farmers gathered outside the National Assembly in Paris on 8 January to protest the EU's trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur. President Emmanuel Macron said France would oppose the agreement.
Euronews · 9 Oct, 02:27
ICE Reportedly Weighed Using Palantir-Backed Tool to Investigate Voter Fraud
Records obtained under a public-records request suggest the US Department of Homeland Security and its immigration agency ICE looked into using the ELITE tool to track people it believes voted illegally. A Palantir spokesman says voter roll data has never been integrated into the system.
Wired · 9 Oct, 02:27
Ukraine's Embassy in Austria Asks for Explanation of Journalist Mykhailo Tkach's Detention in Vienna
Ukraine's embassy in Austria has formally asked the Austrian authorities to explain the circumstances in which Mykhailo Tkach, head of the investigative journalism desk at the outlet Ukrainska Pravda, was detained in Vienna.
Pravda — ziņas · 9 Oct, 02:26
Israel kills or wounds a Palestinian every 90 minutes in Gaza since ceasefire
According to Al Jazeera, an Israeli attack has killed or wounded a Palestinian in the Gaza Strip roughly every 90 minutes since the ceasefire. The aid organisation Islamic Relief is calling for global action.
Al Jazeera · 9 Oct, 02:26
ICE agent shoots man in New York City with five-year-old child nearby
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot a man in the Bronx, New York City, on Thursday, with a five-year-old child in his car. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has demanded an end to all ICE enforcement actions in the city.
The Guardian World · 9 Oct, 02:26
British Royal Family Members Were Saved Under Secret Nicknames in Staff Phones
Former Highgrove gardener Jack Stooks says Prince William, Princess Catherine and Prince Harry were saved under nicknames in royal staff phones for security reasons. He also mentioned other nicknames used in the British royal family.
Jauns.lv · 9 Oct, 01:31
US student prepared a kill room modelled on the TV series "Dexter"
A US student, inspired by the popular series "Dexter", prepared a room for killing and committed a crime. It shook even experienced investigators.
Apollo.lv · 9 Oct, 01:31
US Student Who Wanted to Be a "Real" Dexter Committed Crime That Shocked Investigators
A US student inspired by the American TV series "Dexter" prepared a room for killings and committed a serious crime. It surprised even experienced police officers.
TVNET · 9 Oct, 01:31
Watchman killed in Shahed drone attack on Ivano-Frankivsk, mayor says
On the evening of 8 October, drone debris fell on an administrative building in Ivano-Frankivsk, western Ukraine, killing a man. The city's mayor said the victim was a watchman.
Pravda — ziņas · 9 Oct, 01:30
Four astronauts return to Earth after eight-month space mission
A crew of four astronauts has returned to Earth after an eight-month space mission, splashing down under parachutes in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast.
Al Jazeera · 9 Oct, 01:30