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Dog in Kansas leads police officer to fallen owner and helps save his life
In Kansas, a dog wearing a leash found a police officer on its own and led him to its owner, who had fallen in the yard. The man had lain on the floor for more than three hours and is now recovering at home.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Oct, 23:57
Trump's pre-midterm campaign tactics grow increasingly unusual and costly
US President Donald Trump has backed away from funding a series of promotional ads with taxpayer money after criticism. Republican support is slipping ahead of the November 3 midterms, and some candidates are avoiding appearances with him.
Deutsche Welle · 7 Oct, 23:57
More than 6,100 arrested in France during school protests
Police in France have arrested 6,100 people since high school protests began, most of them minors with no prior criminal record. The question now is what lies ahead for these young people.
France 24 · 7 Oct, 23:57
US Republicans and independents express low trust in election integrity, poll finds
A Gallup survey points to a deep and historic partisan divide in Americans' confidence in the country's elections. Republicans and independents rate election integrity poorly.
Al Jazeera · 7 Oct, 23:56
Danish Intelligence: Russia Escalating Hybrid Warfare Against Ukraine's Supporters
Denmark's Security and Intelligence Service says Russia has begun sabotage operations against Danish companies that supply goods to Ukraine. It describes this as a significant escalation of Moscow's hybrid war.
NRA · 7 Oct, 23:56
WHO says Russia has not given it the full picture on suspected plague death
The World Health Organization says it lacks a full picture of the death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker in Siberia. Russian authorities deny any plague danger, yet strict quarantine measures have been imposed at the lab and in nearby hospitals.
The Guardian World · 7 Oct, 23:55
Spanish pensioner whose eviction fuelled nationwide protests has died
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, whose forced eviction from her Madrid home became a symbol of Spain's housing crisis, has died, the Madrid Tenants' Union has said.
BBC World · 7 Oct, 23:55
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Trump administration wants to impose a $70,000 fee on international students
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students who want to work in the United States.
TVNET · 7 Oct, 22:56
Trump: Death of Russian Lab Employee Not Linked to Biological Weapons
US President Donald Trump said on 7 October that the death of a Russian laboratory employee is not connected to a biological weapon. The laboratory conducts research on plague.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Oct, 22:55
'Maricarmen,' Whose Eviction Enraged Spaniards, Dies at 87
María del Carmen Abascal, whose eviction two weeks ago made her a symbol of Spain's housing crisis, has died at 87. Her case prompted mass protests and led to national elections.
The New York Times · 7 Oct, 22:55
White House Promotes 'Trump TV' With AI-Altered Photo
A photo shared on White House social media accounts appears to show airline passengers watching 'Trump TV', but it was altered with AI. The original image was posted online in February 2023.
France 24 · 7 Oct, 22:55
Southern right whales return to South Africa, drawing crowds to the coast
Southern right whales have returned to Hermanus in South Africa, attracting visitors to the shore. Mothers are nursing newborn calves in Walker Bay.
Euronews · 7 Oct, 22:55
US Proposes $70,000 Fee Tied to International Students' Work Training
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed charging schools $70,000 for each international student in the optional practical training program. The change could hit colleges, universities and tech employers hard.
Jauns.lv · 7 Oct, 21:57
Izmir Mayor Cemil Tugay Joins Erdogan's Party
Cemil Tugay, mayor of Turkey's third-largest city, Izmir, has joined the Justice and Development Party led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The move was reported on Wednesday.
LSM · 7 Oct, 21:57
At least 24 killed as Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine
Russia carried out a large overnight attack on Ukraine, killing at least 24 people. Kyiv says the barrage involved 130 drones along with cruise and ballistic missiles.
Al Jazeera · 7 Oct, 21:57
Canada Halts Plan to Extend Medically Assisted Death to the Mentally Ill
Canada has stepped back from a plan to widen access to medically assisted death to people whose only condition is mental illness. Patients with other conditions who expect cognitive decline will be able to make an advance request.
The New York Times · 7 Oct, 21:56
Woman, 87, whose eviction triggered snap election in Spain has died
An 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her home sparked protests and ultimately a snap election in Spain has died. A tenants' union announced her death.
Sky News · 7 Oct, 21:56
Elephant seal draws crowds on Rio's Copacabana beach
A southern elephant seal has taken a rest on Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana beach, attracting crowds and social media attention. A barrier was set up around the animal, with signs asking people to keep their distance.
Euronews · 7 Oct, 21:56
French PM Lecornu Moves to Calm Anger Over Schools, Fuel Prices and Farming
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a release of strategic fuel reserves on Wednesday and promised to address the concerns of protesting high school students. He also pledged extra measures for farmers.
Politico Europe · 7 Oct, 21:55
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US murderer whose execution failed in Tennessee is conscious and talking
An attempt to execute a 50-year-old murderer in Tennessee failed a week ago. According to the BBC, he is now conscious and talking.
Apollo.lv · 7 Oct, 20:56
Russia's budget deficit nearly doubles as war spending overshoots plan
Bloomberg reports that Russia's 2026 budget deficit has grown to more than $81 billion. War spending has exceeded the original plan.
Euromaidan Press · 7 Oct, 20:56
Man injured in Russian attack on Kyiv region; warehouse and logistics center damaged
Russian forces attacked the Kyiv region on 7 October. A man was injured in Bucha district, while a warehouse, a logistics center and vehicles were damaged in the Bucha and Fastiv districts.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Oct, 20:56
Russian attack on Kyiv Oblast injures a man and damages a warehouse and logistics center
Russian forces attacked Kyiv Oblast on 7 October. A man was injured in Bucha district, and buildings and vehicles were damaged in Bucha and Fastiv districts.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 20:56
Trauma expert: Israelis mourn their losses yet show resilience
Dr. Danny Brom, founder of the METIV psychotrauma center in Jerusalem, says Israelis' collective sense of security has been shattered, but that resilience exists alongside the grief. He notes that the war is still going on.
France 24 · 7 Oct, 20:56
France Suspends Stun Grenades at Student Protests
France's interior minister has announced that police will stop using stun grenades at high school protests after a 15-year-old lost a hand in a blast. The protests continue, with education unions calling new strikes.
Delfi · 7 Oct, 20:56
Expert: US Midterms Will Be a Tough Fight for Trump's Party
Less than a month remains before the US congressional midterm elections. An expert expects a difficult contest for Trump's party, with the result set to affect both domestic and foreign policy.
LSM · 7 Oct, 20:55
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Russia's 2026 defence spending to approach $200 billion
Russia's defence spending is expected to near 17 trillion rubles by the end of 2026, about 40% more than originally planned. Bloomberg reports this, citing two sources close to the government.
Apollo.lv · 7 Oct, 19:57
Paxton privately admits Iran war and fuel prices are hurting Republicans
In a leaked recording, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate candidate, acknowledged that the Iran war and high fuel prices are damaging his party before the midterms. His campaign called the remarks a non-story.
The Guardian World · 7 Oct, 19:57
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AfD politician says CDU votes helped elect him Saxony-Anhalt state parliament speaker
Newly elected Saxony-Anhalt parliament speaker Tobias Rausch of the AfD believes Christian Democrats also voted for him. The CDU is represented by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
TVNET · 7 Oct, 19:57
Man Posing as ICE Agent at Miami Polling Site Faces Felony Charges
A man who showed up at a Miami polling location for the Brazilian presidential election dressed as an ICE agent faces felony charges. He had bought the costume on Amazon.
The New York Times · 7 Oct, 19:57
Student protests sweep France: what teenagers demand and what the government has promised
Protests led by high school students are spreading across France, and they have drawn up a list of demands. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised a government response by the end of October.
France 24 · 7 Oct, 19:56
Kremenchuk attack: two dead, number of injured rises to 47
Two people were killed in a Russian attack on Kremenchuk on 7 October. The number of injured has risen to 47, including two children.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Oct, 19:56
Canada indefinitely suspends plan to extend assisted dying to people with mental illness
Canada has shelved its plan to allow medically assisted dying from March 2027 for people whose only condition is mental illness, citing a lack of consensus on eligibility. A new bill will also address advance requests for those with progressive incurable illnesses.
BBC World · 7 Oct, 19:56
Singapore Uses AI to Help Civil Servants Find Partners
The Singapore government is piloting "FirstDate", an algorithm-based matchmaking service for public sector employees. It is an attempt to ease partner-finding in a country with record-low fertility.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Oct, 19:56
Russian corporate bond defaults head for a 17-year high
Bond defaults among Russian companies are heading for their highest level in 17 years. The financial squeeze is spreading from small firms to the state budget.
Euromaidan Press · 7 Oct, 18:57
Pentagon Turns to Five-Minute Videos to Speed Up AI Purchases
A Defense Department program called Tradewinds lets companies earn a special status with videos of up to five minutes, making it easier for the government to buy AI products quickly. OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are listed as participants.
Wired · 7 Oct, 18:57