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Kyiv residents shelter in metro stations ahead of overnight Russian attack
Kyiv residents headed to metro stations on Tuesday evening, fearing a Russian missile strike. Russia then launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, killing at least eight people, according to Ukrainian officials.
Euronews · 7 Oct, 13:56
Man admits sexually assaulting woman drugged by her husband
A man in England has admitted sexually assaulting a woman who had been drugged by her husband. The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Greater Manchester.
BBC England · 7 Oct, 13:55
U.S. Moves Long-Range Bombers From a U.K. Base; Israelis Learn of a Possible Warning Before Oct. 7
A possible Iranian threat has led the U.S. to remove long-range bombers from a base in the U.K. Israelis, meanwhile, are learning that their prime minister may have been warned before the Oct. 7 attacks.
NPR World · 7 Oct, 13:55
Russian missile strike on Pryluky kills at least nine people
A Russian missile hit a high-rise residential building in Pryluky, Chernihiv region, killing at least nine people, including three children, and injuring 38. Several other Ukrainian cities were also hit overnight.
Jauns.lv · 7 Oct, 13:55
U.S. Embassy Urges Americans to Leave Russia Amid Suspected Plague Case in Siberia
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued a health alert after the death of a plague laboratory employee in the Irkutsk region. Russian authorities deny any public health crisis and say the situation is under control.
The Moscow Times · 7 Oct, 12:57
California Couple Charged Over Alleged Abuse of at Least 14 Surrogate-Born Children
Los Angeles County prosecutors have charged Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, who lived in an Arcadia mansion, with abusing children born through surrogacy. Both pleaded not guilty, and their lawyer disputes the allegations.
BBC World · 7 Oct, 12:57
Hardline Iranian MPs seek to impeach Foreign Minister Araghchi
A group of hardline Iranian lawmakers has filed a motion to impeach Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff. The move exposes divisions in Tehran over whether and how to negotiate with Washington to end the war.
Euronews · 7 Oct, 12:56
Man appears in court charged with murdering his wife in Norfolk
A 45-year-old man has appeared in court in Norfolk, England, charged with the murder of his wife, a GP. Her body was found at their home on Sunday.
BBC England · 7 Oct, 12:55
More than a third of Ukrainians expect the EU to boost military aid
An Info Sapiens poll shows that 34% of Ukrainians see military aid as the EU's top priority. Financial support was named by 19% and help with negotiations by 11%.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Oct, 12:55
Poll: Over a third of Ukrainians expect the EU to increase military aid
According to a poll, 34% of Ukrainians see military aid as the EU's main priority. Financial support is named by 19%, and facilitating negotiations by 11%.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 12:55
Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills 12 and injures over 40
A Russian overnight attack on Ukrainian cities has killed 12 people and injured more than 40, including children. Rescue operations are continuing.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 11:58
Unexploded ballistic missile found between residential buildings in Kyiv
After an overnight Russian missile and drone attack, an unexploded ballistic missile was found in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district and is being defused. Several people were killed across Ukraine, and a five-storey building was destroyed in Pryluky.
Delfi · 7 Oct, 11:58
Algerian Military Flights to Russia Regularly Cross Polish Airspace
Polish security outlet Defence24 reports that Algerian transport aircraft routinely fly to Russia through EU airspace, particularly Poland's, as part of military logistics. On Tuesday a C-130H-30 Hercules made such a trip.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Oct, 11:57
Badenoch's Big Conference Moment: Will Tory Donors Open Their Wallets?
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch delivers a key speech at the party conference in Birmingham, needing to win over both voters and donors. Podcast hosts see signs the party's finances are not strong enough to fight an election on two fronts.
Politico Europe · 7 Oct, 11:57
Thousands rally across France to back students demanding more school funding
Protests were held across France on Tuesday in support of high school students calling for more education funding. NPR reports that hundreds of thousands took part.
NPR World · 7 Oct, 11:56
Gaza Nearly a Year After the War-Ending Deal: Residents Work to Rebuild
Nearly a year after Israel and Hamas agreed to end the war in Gaza, a New York Times photographer documents how residents are coping and trying to rebuild their lives.
The New York Times · 7 Oct, 11:56
Russia asks Vietnam for planes as its illegally re-registered Western fleet falls apart
Russia has asked Vietnam to lease it passenger jets with crews and maintenance, as the Western aircraft it seized in 2022 deteriorate and almost a fifth of its largest airlines' planes sit idle.
Euronews · 7 Oct, 11:56
Trump to Call Putin Over Suspected Plague Outbreak in Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will soon phone Russian President Vladimir Putin about a possible plague outbreak in Russia. The cause of the illness has not been officially confirmed.
Meduza · 7 Oct, 10:58
Zelensky: Russian overnight attack kills 11 people in Ukraine
According to Volodymyr Zelensky, a Russian attack overnight on 7 October killed 11 people in Ukraine and wounded more than thirty.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Oct, 10:57
Zelensky: Russian Attack Overnight on 7 October Kills 11 Ukrainians
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a Russian attack overnight on 7 October killed 11 people and wounded more than thirty others.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 10:57
At Least 11 Killed in Russian Strikes on Ukraine on Putin's Birthday
Russian strikes overnight on Wednesday killed at least 11 people and injured more than 34 across Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He called the attack one of the most vile and urged more air defence support.
Guardian Ukraina · 7 Oct, 10:55
Unexploded Russian ballistic missile being defused among residential buildings in Kyiv
Police and the State Emergency Service are carrying out a complex disposal operation on an unexploded ballistic missile in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district. The missile was found among residential buildings after Russia's overnight strike on the city.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 09:58
Latvian Mountaineer Juris Ulmanis Recounts Experience in Nepal During Deadly Floods
Latvian mountaineer Juris Ulmanis has described what he lived through during a four-month Himalayan expedition, saying he was close to the epicentre of the devastating floods in Nepal. Thirty-three Latvian nationals remain missing after the disaster.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Oct, 09:57
Russian Missile Strikes on Pryluky Kill and Injure Residents
Russian forces fired a series of missiles at the Chernihiv Oblast city of Pryluky on the morning of 7 October. A high-rise residential building, a children's and youth creativity centre and a business were hit, leaving people dead and injured.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 7 Oct, 09:57
Spanish PM Sánchez Calls Early Election for 29 November
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called an early parliamentary election for 29 November. He hopes to secure a majority in parliament, although polls suggest the right-wing opposition could take power.
LSM · 7 Oct, 09:56
Clashes in Paris as student protest over school funding turns violent
A demonstration by school pupils in Paris demanding more education funding ended in clashes with riot police. The protests span France, and police tactics are drawing growing criticism.
Euronews · 7 Oct, 09:55
Queensland man charged with murder of three-month-old son
A 28-year-old man in Queensland, Australia, has been charged with murdering his three-month-old son. The boy died in hospital almost a week after being admitted with significant internal injuries.
The Guardian World · 7 Oct, 08:57
FT: Russia's Nuclear Threats Deter the West Less, Creating New Risks
According to the Financial Times, the deterrent effect of Russia's nuclear arsenal is weakening as the West pays less heed to Moscow's rhetoric. The paper warns this could encourage hybrid warfare and raise the likelihood of conventional conflict.
NRA · 7 Oct, 08:56
This Day in History: East Germany Proclaimed in 1949
On 7 October 1949, the establishment of the German Democratic Republic was proclaimed in the German occupation zone held by Stalin's regime. It came in response to the creation of the Federal Republic of Germany.
LSM · 7 Oct, 08:56
Tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet catches fire off Sochi; two killed in Kyiv strike
An oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet caught fire in the Black Sea off Sochi. A overnight attack on Kyiv killed two people, and strikes also hit Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro.
ERR (rus) · 7 Oct, 08:56
General Staff: More Than 200 Combat Clashes Recorded on the Front in a Day
Ukraine's General Staff reports 202 combat engagements on the front on 6 October. Defence forces repelled enemy attacks in nine directions.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 08:55
Spain heads to snap election after housing defeat in parliament
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called an early general election for November 29 after parliament rejected his emergency housing measures. Polls show the right, including Vox, gaining ground.
Deutsche Welle · 7 Oct, 07:58
Ukraine finds US-made navigation sensor inside Russia's new jet-powered drone
Ukrainian intelligence has identified a US-made PNI5GA sensor in a new Russian jet-powered drone. The component reduces gyroscope drift and improves the drone's autonomous navigation accuracy.
Euromaidan Press · 7 Oct, 07:57
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Swedish Police Shoot Armed Man Near Royal Palace in Stockholm
Swedish police said on Tuesday that they shot an armed man near the Royal Palace in central Stockholm.
TVNET · 7 Oct, 07:57
Naval drone strikes oil tanker near Sochi, sparking huge fire
An oil tanker off Russia's Black Sea coast near Sochi was hit by a naval drone, causing a major blaze. Separately, Bulgaria said two commercial vessels in its exclusive economic zone were attacked by drones.
Guardian Ukraina · 7 Oct, 07:57
Trump to Speak Soon With Putin About Possible Plague Case in Russia
US President Donald Trump said he is due to hold a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin very soon. The call will concern a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia.
Apollo.lv · 7 Oct, 07:56