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Strikes hit residential area of Kremenchuk, apartment buildings damaged
Hits have been recorded in a residential district of Kremenchuk in the Poltava region. Apartment buildings were damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Oct, 07:56
Russian strike damages apartment buildings in Kremenchuk
A strike hit a residential district in Kremenchuk, in Ukraine's Poltava region. Several apartment buildings were damaged.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 07:56
Former Broome bishop jailed for over six years for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men
A West Australian court has sentenced 76-year-old former Broome bishop Christopher Alan Saunders to six years and six months in prison for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men. He will be eligible for parole after four years and six months.
The Guardian World · 7 Oct, 07:56
Israelis pause to mark anniversary of October 7 Hamas attack
Israelis gathered at memorials to mark the moment the Hamas-led attack began on October 7, 2023.
Al Jazeera · 7 Oct, 07:56
Kosovo Parliament Elects New President, Ending Political Crisis
Kosovo's parliament elected a new president overnight, ending a protracted political crisis. The post went to Justina Shiroka-Pula, head of the Academy of Sciences and Arts in Pristina.
ERR (rus) · 7 Oct, 07:55
Three years after October 7, Israelis still ask how the massacre could have happened
Three years after Hamas's attack on Israel, Israelis are still looking for an answer to how it was possible. Analysts believe the war on several fronts that followed has strengthened the country's security.
LSM · 7 Oct, 07:55
Yemen's Houthis attack two airports in Saudi Arabia
Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen have attacked two airports in southern Saudi Arabia. The attack left people injured.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Oct, 06:58
Berlin Faces a Spy Scandal and a Coalition Test Over the Sugar Tax
Germany's former BND intelligence chief is suspected of passing sensitive government data to Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, the Union and SPD are meeting in a coalition committee to try to settle their disputes.
Politico Europe · 7 Oct, 06:58
Sole Survivor of Princess Diana's Crash: How Bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones Lives Today
Trevor Rees-Jones, the only survivor of the 1997 Paris crash that killed Princess Diana, lives privately in England and works in security. He avoids publicity and tries to lead an ordinary life.
Jauns.lv · 7 Oct, 06:57
Former Australian bishop sent to prison for abusing two young men
Christopher Saunders, the former Bishop of Broome, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men. He will be eligible for parole in February 2031.
BBC World · 7 Oct, 06:56
Southern Taurids Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch
The Southern Taurids meteor shower has begun and will last until 20 November. Its peak is expected on the night of 5 November, with favourable viewing conditions this year.
NRA · 7 Oct, 05:57
Friends of Nolan Wells sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Mississippi teen who died after a July boating trip, have filed a defamation suit against former NFL star Terrell Owens. The suit centers on a social media post suggesting they deleted evidence from Wells's phone.
The Guardian World · 7 Oct, 05:56
Calls Grow for Snap Election in Romania as Government Crisis Drags On
Romanian President Nicușor Dan has tasked diplomat Luca Niculescu with trying to form a government. He is the fourth prime ministerial candidate in five months, and calls for fresh elections are growing.
Politico Europe · 7 Oct, 05:56
Israel Marks Third Anniversary of October 7 Attack With Election Weeks Away
Israel is marking three years since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, with memorials held under heightened security. The anniversary falls three weeks before a general election.
France 24 · 7 Oct, 05:56
Explosion halts operations at Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery
An explosion has hit Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery, forcing it to suspend operations. No further details have been made public yet.
Al Jazeera · 7 Oct, 05:56
Russian strike hits transport infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhia
Russian occupation forces struck a transport infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhia overnight on 7 October. The regional military administration reported the attack.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 05:56
Gryphon: Ukrainian Forces Drop Ground Robots Deep Behind Russian Lines Using Drones
The «NC13» unit of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade has developed the «Gryphon» tactic, in which heavy bomber drones deliver kamikaze ground robots 5–15 kilometres into the Russian rear. More than 100 such operations have been carried out since January.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Oct, 05:55
"Gryphon": Ukrainian forces combine robots with drones to strike Russians deep in the rear
The "NC13" strike UGV unit of Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade tested a new tactic deep behind Russian lines in January. Since then it has carried out more than 100 similar operations.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 7 Oct, 05:55
Rublev's 'Trinity' icon back in Trinity Lavra after climate display case repairs
Andrei Rublev's icon 'Holy Trinity' was placed back in the iconostasis of the Trinity Cathedral at the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius on October 5. A source says work on its climate-controlled display case is finished.
Meduza · 7 Oct, 04:59
White House defends Trump remark on Iran striking Los Angeles and San Diego
Donald Trump said Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego, prompting sharp criticism from California politicians. The White House says his words were misinterpreted.
BBC World · 7 Oct, 04:58
Haiti Postpones Elections Indefinitely as Gang Violence Hinders Preparations
Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council has postponed this year's planned elections without naming a new date. Ongoing gang violence is complicating preparations for the vote.
France 24 · 7 Oct, 04:56
Syrian embassy in Berlin returns passport seized 43 years ago
Syria's embassy in Berlin has handed back the passport of a Syrian citizen that the former Assad government seized 43 years ago.
Al Jazeera · 7 Oct, 04:56
Drones Hit Bulgarian Vessels in Black Sea as Zelenskyy Blames Russia
Two commercial vessels were struck by drones in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. Bulgaria is investigating the drones' origin, while Zelenskyy blames Russia.
Guardian Ukraina · 7 Oct, 04:56
Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate: "Not exactly his favorite senator"
Republican Senator Susan Collins stressed her independence from President Donald Trump in a televised debate against Democrat Troy Jackson. Polls show the two candidates running neck and neck.
The Guardian World · 7 Oct, 04:55
Russian forces strike industrial enterprise in Dnipro overnight
Russian forces hit an industrial enterprise in the city of Dnipro overnight into 7 October. The regional military administration reported the attack.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 04:55
Bolsonaro Family Claims Victory in Brazil's Elections
According to The New York Times, the Bolsonaro family has emerged triumphant in Brazil's elections. The outlet describes it as a surprising political resurrection in Latin America's largest nation.
The New York Times · 7 Oct, 03:58
Curious dog Mela learns a lesson after crab clamps onto her face on Brazilian beach
On a beach in Sao Luis, Brazil, a dog named Mela tried to get acquainted with a crab, which grabbed onto her face. The dog came out of the incident without serious injury.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Oct, 03:58
Russian student sentenced to 19 years over alleged mosque attack plot; father claims he was tortured
A Russian military court has sentenced 19-year-old student Dmitry Bokov to 19 years in prison for preparing an attack on a mosque. His father alleges investigators tortured him after he refused to reveal his iPhone passcode.
Meduza · 7 Oct, 03:57
French school protests widen as parents, students and unions join in
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France after a wave of protests by high-school pupils spread to parents, university students and unions. Police clashed with demonstrators in several cities, though there was little serious trouble.
BBC World · 7 Oct, 03:57
Kasparov: A Russian Attack on NATO Could Begin in Latvia or Estonia
Russian opposition figure Garry Kasparov believes Russia could strike Estonia and Latvia first, crossing the border near Narva or Daugavpils. He says the nature of NATO's response would be decisive.
NRA · 7 Oct, 03:55
Yemeni forces launch offensive to retake Houthi-held al-Waziiya in Taiz
Yemeni forces have begun an offensive to retake the mountainous al-Waziiya district in Taiz from the Houthis. The district is key to control of Mocha, the Red Sea port the Houthis seized last month.
Al Jazeera · 7 Oct, 03:55
Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv hits Obolon and Podil districts
Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight into Wednesday. According to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, strikes were recorded in the Obolon and Podil districts.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 03:55
Ballistic missile strike on Kyiv: hits recorded in Obolon and Podil districts, Klitschko says
Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight into Wednesday. According to Klitschko, hits were recorded in the Obolon and Podil districts.
Ukrainska Pravda · 7 Oct, 03:55
Ukraine's war leadership sets new electronic warfare tasks as Russia's jet-powered drones slip past nearly half of its air defenses
Ukraine's war leadership has set new tasks in electronic warfare. Zelenskyy said the key criterion is that Ukraine must be able to answer Russian strikes in kind.
Euromaidan Press · 7 Oct, 02:58
Japan Still Cannot Identify Family's Killer 25 Years On, Who Ate and Napped at the Scene
In Japan, every member of a household was killed inside their home. The killer has still not been found, even though 25 years have passed and thousands of pieces of evidence were collected.
TVNET · 7 Oct, 02:58
Japan Still Hunting Family's Killer 25 Years On, a Man Who Ate Ice Cream After the Crime
Japan has still not found the man who broke into a family's home and killed everyone inside. The search has lasted 25 years, and thousands of pieces of evidence have not helped.
Apollo.lv · 7 Oct, 02:58