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Widow of Estonia Ferry Victim Voices Doubts About Official Account After 32 Years
Marika Tuuma, whose husband Tarmo died in the 1994 Estonia ferry disaster, has publicly questioned his cargo, belongings and a ministerial visit. Her recollections are separate from her conclusions, and investigations have not confirmed military cargo on the final voyage.
NRA · 7 Oct, 02:57
Himalayan monal changes its voice and habitat due to human activity
Two studies by Indian researchers show that infrastructure development, tourism and noise are pushing the monal pheasant to higher ground and altering the pitch of its calls.
BBC World · 7 Oct, 02:56
Russian Lab Worker's Death Sparks Plague Fears, but Risk Seen as Very Low
A young researcher died in Siberia after a reported lab accident, prompting concern about plague. The CDC and WHO both say the risk to the wider public is very low, though the cause remains unconfirmed.
Wired · 7 Oct, 02:56
Christa Pike regains consciousness after failed Tennessee execution
Convicted killer Christa Pike, who survived an attempt to execute her by lethal injection in Tennessee, has regained consciousness and is speaking. Her lawyers say her prognosis is unclear and a long recovery is expected.
France 24 · 7 Oct, 02:55
LA and San Diego residents horrified by Trump's suggestion that Iran could destroy them
Donald Trump's remark that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego has drawn criticism across the political spectrum. California's governor, local residents and a Republican candidate have all condemned it.
The Guardian World · 7 Oct, 02:55
Many Nepalis swept away in floods are not officially dead, leaving families in legal limbo
Relatives of people missing after floods on the China-Nepal border cannot obtain death certificates, because Nepali law presumes a missing person dead only after 12 years. This blocks compensation and inheritance claims, and the government says it is seeking a solution.
BBC World · 7 Oct, 01:57
How a 1965 Moscow protest launched the Soviet dissident movement
Sixty years ago, several dozen people gathered in Moscow's Pushkin Square to demand an open trial for writers Sinyavsky and Daniel. The rally is regarded as the start of the Soviet dissident movement.
Meduza · 7 Oct, 01:57
Record temperatures hit southern California in unprecedented heatwave
An unprecedented heatwave has gripped southern California, breaking daily records in Los Angeles and Santa Ana. Extreme heat warnings remain in place along the coast through Thursday.
The Guardian World · 7 Oct, 01:56
FBI Charges American Over Role in Plot Behind Tumbler Ridge School Shooting in Canada
U.S. police have charged a 30-year-old man who, they say, gave the shooter advice and money for supplies at least six months before the attack in British Columbia. Eight people were killed.
The New York Times · 7 Oct, 01:56
Trump to Speak With Putin Over Reported Plague Death in Russia
US President Donald Trump says he will speak with Vladimir Putin very soon about a lab worker's reported death in Russia's Irkutsk region. Washington is pressing Moscow for transparency, while Russian officials deny any plague outbreak.
France 24 · 7 Oct, 01:55
France Enters Election Season Amid an Autumn of Discontent
The New York Times describes France as facing several overlapping crises. An autumn of discontent has taken hold ahead of the presidential election.
The New York Times · 7 Oct, 00:58
UK police make seventh arrest in plot that may have targeted an airbase
British police have made a seventh arrest in a murky plot that may have targeted a U.K. airbase. Questions are being raised about possible links to Iranian-backed attacks.
NPR World · 7 Oct, 00:58
Air Force warns of three Tu-160 bombers taking off in Russia
Ukraine's Air Force warned on the evening of 6 October that cruise missile carriers had taken off from Russia's Belaya airfield. Three Tu-160 aircraft were reported.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Oct, 00:57
Germany accuses Russia of attempted drone bombing in Leipzig
Germany accuses Russia of attempting a drone bomb attack in Leipzig and is installing drone detection at its eight biggest airports.
Euromaidan Press · 7 Oct, 00:57
Christa Pike, who survived a failed execution, is conscious and speaking
US death row inmate Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after a failed execution attempt in Tennessee, her lawyers say. She remains in hospital and her prognosis is unclear.
BBC World · 7 Oct, 00:56
Trump unveils $6.6bn shipyard in Baltimore to be owned by defense firm Anduril
Donald Trump announced a new shipbuilding factory at Sparrows Point near Baltimore, partly funded by the US government but owned by defense company Anduril Industries. The firm's founder, Palmer Luckey, is a major Republican donor.
The Guardian World · 7 Oct, 00:55
A Soviet Physicist's 1960 Idea Behind This Year's Nobel Prize in Physics for Neutrino Astronomy
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics went to Belgian physicist Francis Halzen for his contribution to the IceCube neutrino observatory. The concept of such a detector in large natural bodies of water or ice was first put forward in 1960 by Soviet physicist Moisey Markov.
Meduza · 7 Oct, 00:55
European Parliament Greens Elect Reintke and Ștefănuță as New Leadership
The Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament has picked Terry Reintke and Romanian MEP Nicu Ștefănuță as co-chairs. The pair promise an energetic campaign ahead of the 2029 European elections.
Politico Europe · 6 Oct, 23:57
Paris Labor Unions Rally Behind High School Students Protesting School Conditions
Labor unions in Paris held a solidarity rally for high school students who are protesting conditions in their schools. The New York Times reporter Ségolène Le Stradic covered the events from the scene.
The New York Times · 6 Oct, 23:56
Russian fiber-optic FPV drone strikes near shopping centre in Sumy, one killed
Russian forces hit an area near a shopping centre in Sumy with a fiber-optic FPV drone on 6 October. One person died and two were injured.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Oct, 23:56
European Commission Plans Stricter Rules for EU Membership Candidates
The European Commission is proposing new conditions for countries seeking to join the EU, including tougher safeguards after accession. Current members would see few changes.
Jauns.lv · 6 Oct, 23:56
Ukraine cuts more than 4,000 vacant government posts and trims deputy ministers by about 20% in first stage of civil service reform
Ukraine has eliminated more than 4,000 vacant government posts and reduced the number of deputy ministers by roughly a fifth in the first stage of its civil service reform. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi says the number of deputies will now depend on each office's workload.
Euromaidan Press · 6 Oct, 23:55
Elderly woman dies in fire at Narva care home
A fire broke out in the smoking room of a care home in Narva, killing an elderly woman who was inside. Careless smoking is the suspected cause.
ERR (rus) · 6 Oct, 22:57
Zelensky: Intelligence Says Russia Is Preparing a Massive Strike on Ukraine
Ukrainian intelligence has information that Russia is preparing a massive strike on the country. President Volodymyr Zelensky urged residents to heed the announced missile threat warnings.
LSM · 6 Oct, 22:57
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Quarter of a million people rally in France in support of students
More than 250,000 people took part in rallies in Paris and elsewhere in France on Tuesday to back students who are protesting for more education funding.
TVNET · 6 Oct, 22:57
Russia denies plague cases and anti-plague measures after lab worker's death
Russia says no plague cases have been recorded and denies imposing anti-plague measures following the death of a laboratory technician. The United States is demanding transparency, while the World Health Organization is monitoring the situation.
Al Jazeera · 6 Oct, 22:56
“Shadow fleet” tanker ablaze off Sochi, beaches closed
A fire has broken out on an oil tanker in the Black Sea near Sochi, which Russian media channels link to a Ukrainian unmanned boat. Beaches in the nearby federal territory of Sirius have been closed and residents advised to keep windows shut.
Jauns.lv · 6 Oct, 22:56
Israelis grapple with reports that Netanyahu was warned of Oct. 7 attack in advance
On the third anniversary of Israel's deadliest day, Israelis are weighing reports that Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly received warnings from regional allies about a Hamas attack.
NPR World · 6 Oct, 22:56
Volgograd refinery halts all processing after Ukrainian drone strike
The Volgograd oil refinery has stopped processing crude oil entirely following a Ukrainian drone attack on October 2, Reuters reports, citing sources.
Meduza · 6 Oct, 22:55
Seventh arrest made over incident near UK airbase
A 22-year-old man was arrested in London on Tuesday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, linked to last month's incident at a British military base. A day earlier, Donald Trump said the US had pulled all B-1 bombers from the site.
France 24 · 6 Oct, 22:55
European Commission Weighs New Conditions for Future EU Members
The European Commission is considering new requirements for countries that will join the European Union in the future. The aim is to ensure the bloc continues to function effectively.
Apollo.lv · 6 Oct, 22:55
Oil Tanker Burns Off Sochi Coast, Covering City in Black Smoke
A fire broke out on an oil tanker near the Russian city of Sochi in the Black Sea, sending thick black smoke over the city, with authorities temporarily closing nearby beaches as a precaution.
Meduza · 6 Oct, 22:03
Protests and political deadlock in Kosovo raise prospect of new elections
Kosovo is experiencing simultaneous protests over the convictions of former rebel leaders and a deepening political deadlock, increasing the likelihood of new elections.
Al Jazeera · 6 Oct, 22:01
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Thick Smoke Rises Near Sochi as Oil Tanker Catches Fire
An oil tanker has caught fire in the Black Sea near the Russian resort city of Sochi, according to several Russian Telegram channels. A large plume of smoke has been seen rising from the vessel.
Apollo.lv · 6 Oct, 22:00
Ukraine ranks third worldwide for cyberattacks, behind only US and Israel
Ukraine ranks third globally and first in Europe for the volume of cyberattacks it faces, trailing only the United States and Israel. Malware accounted for 33% of incidents in the first half of 2026.
Euromaidan Press · 6 Oct, 21:59
Cambridge academics say university's plans to probe Jason Arday's death fall short
More than 40 Cambridge academics have written to the university's chancellor saying planned investigations into Prof Jason Arday's death are inadequate and fail to address the institution's role in events leading to it. They are demanding accountability for any leadership failures identified.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 21:58