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UK Security Adviser Traveled to Israel Ahead of Consulate Closure
Jonathan Powell, Britain's national security adviser, traveled to Israel last week to negotiate over the planned closure of the UK consulate in Jerusalem, according to three officials.
The New York Times · 6 Oct, 21:58
Oil tanker catches fire in the Black Sea near Sochi
An oil tanker has caught fire in the Black Sea off the coast of Sochi, with Russian channels reporting it may have been struck by a naval drone. Local authorities have closed beaches as a safety precaution.
Delfi · 6 Oct, 21:57
UK trial opens against three Iranians over alleged plot targeting dissident journalists
Three Iranian men have gone on trial in London accused of conducting surveillance on journalists critical of Tehran, in preparation for a planned violent attack. All three deny the charges brought under Britain's National Security Act.
Euronews · 6 Oct, 21:57
European Commission drafts new rules for EU enlargement
The European Commission has proposed new mechanisms for EU candidate countries — more benefits under gradual integration, but also restrictions on rights if a country halts reforms after joining. EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos announced the plans in Strasbourg on Tuesday.
ERR (rus) · 6 Oct, 21:56
EU plans to double Europol's budget with AI boost, raising privacy concerns
The EU wants to expand Europol's artificial intelligence capabilities to counter AI-enabled cybercrime, but data protection officials warn the reform lacks sufficient oversight and risks citizens' privacy.
Politico Europe · 6 Oct, 21:06
Three accused of spying for Iran over alleged plot against UK-based journalists
A London court has heard that three men allegedly conducted surveillance on journalists and other targets on behalf of Iranian intelligence as part of a plan to commit violence. All three deny the charges.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 21:02
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Poland to allocate €23 billion for civil defence over next four years
Poland's government has announced plans to significantly strengthen civil defence, earmarking €23 billion over a four-year period. The decision was unveiled on Tuesday by the government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
TVNET · 6 Oct, 21:01
‘Mike Rogers Is Watching You’: El-Sayed Launches Ad Blitz Over Surveillance Record
Michigan Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has launched an ad campaign accusing Republican opponent Mike Rogers of backing expanded government surveillance powers. The digital and billboard ads aim to tie voter privacy concerns to Rogers in the final stretch before the midterms.
Wired · 6 Oct, 21:00
28-year-old plague institute employee dies in Russia as officials deny plague threat
A 28-year-old researcher at a plague institute near Irkutsk, Russia, died in early October, prompting authorities to quarantine about 200 contacts while denying any connection to plague. Residents remain confused as reports about the case keep being deleted online.
Meduza · 6 Oct, 20:59
Lawyer: Botched Christa Pike execution exposes systemic flaws in US death penalty
International human rights lawyer Reed Brody says the recently botched execution of Christa Pike reflects deeper, systemic problems within America's capital punishment system. He points to flaws spanning legal defense, jurisdictional disparities and execution administration.
France 24 · 6 Oct, 20:55
United Airlines cancels Rome flight after passengers sat nearly 12 hours onboard
Passengers on United Airlines Flight 884 from Washington to Rome on Oct. 2 spent almost 12 hours onboard waiting to depart before the flight was canceled before takeoff. Technical faults, a thunderstorm and crew duty-time limits were blamed for the chain of delays.
3 avoti · 6 Oct, 20:05
Marine Le Pen unveils austerity plan — a turning point for France's National Rally?
French politician Marine Le Pen presented her vision for public finances at a press conference, pledging net savings of €140 billion over five years. Commentators are debating whether the move signals a shift for the National Rally and whether it could help or hurt her politically.
Politico Europe · 6 Oct, 19:56
European Commission weighs special agricultural terms for Ukraine ahead of EU accession
The European Commission is developing unique arrangements for Ukraine's agricultural sector as it prepares to open the final cluster of accession talks. Commissioner Marta Kos stressed this would not constitute a separate type of membership, though conditions for Ukraine will be distinct.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 6 Oct, 19:02
Republican in San Diego rebukes Trump over remark that Iran could 'take out' LA or San Diego
A comment by President Trump suggesting Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego has drawn condemnation from Democrats and an unusual public rebuke from a Republican congressional candidate. The White House says his words were taken out of context.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 19:00
Guardian: Sanctioned tankers delivered fuel from South Korea to Russia
Despite Seoul's public support for Ukraine, sanctioned tankers have carried fuel from South Korea to Russia, The Guardian reports, as cited by Euromaidan Press — raising questions about whether South Korea is a weak link in Western sanctions efforts.
Euromaidan Press · 6 Oct, 18:59
Kenya reports first Ebola death after patient's return from DR Congo
A man who had lived in Congo for years died in Kenya after testing positive for Ebola, marking the country's first-ever confirmed case and death from the virus. Authorities have launched urgent contact-tracing as the outbreak in Congo continues to accelerate.
France 24 · 6 Oct, 18:58
Russia drops criminal case against children's hospice founder Lida Moniava
Russian investigators have dropped the criminal case against children's hospice founder Lida Moniava, who had been charged with spreading 'fake news' about the military. Authorities concluded her actions did not constitute a crime.
Meduza · 6 Oct, 18:55
Reform UK MP buys £800,000 second home days after questioning second-home impact
Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin purchased an £800,000 property on the Welsh island of Anglesey just two days after submitting a parliamentary question about the effects of second homes on rural communities.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 18:02
Tens of thousands join French students' protests over education funding
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched across French cities on Tuesday in support of school pupils protesting education funding cuts, adding pressure on the government.
France 24 · 6 Oct, 17:57
One student killed, eight wounded in Istanbul school stabbing attack
A 15-year-old girl disguised as a pupil stabbed eight students at a secondary school in Istanbul's Başakşehir district, and one later died of injuries.
Euronews · 6 Oct, 17:56
Albanian PM urges US Democrats not to use country for revenge against Trump
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has called on US Democrats not to use his country as a tool for political revenge against Donald Trump, as protests over a luxury resort project linked to Trump's son-in-law continue into their fourth month.
Politico Europe · 6 Oct, 17:03
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WHO assesses plague outbreak risk in Russia and Europe as low
The World Health Organization has rated the public health risk as low following a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Russia.
Apollo.lv · 6 Oct, 17:02
Defence Lawyer in Cornell Gang Rape Case Demands Special Prosecutor's Recusal
A lawyer for one of seven men accused in a Cornell University gang rape case is calling on New York Attorney General Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor over past public comments, while the university faces a possible no-confidence vote from faculty.
BBC World · 6 Oct, 17:02
French unions join student protests as tens of thousands take to the streets
Nationwide protests in France uniting students and trade unions demand better school funding and more teachers, while the unrest deepens the country's political crisis.
ERR (rus) · 6 Oct, 16:59
Ukraine plans to cut more than 4,000 civil service positions
Cabinet of Ministers Secretariat head Serhii Koretskyi has announced plans to cut over 4,000 civil service positions in Ukraine, including reducing the number of deputy ministers. New programs for youth and veterans are also planned.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Oct, 16:58
Ukraine to cut over 4,000 civil service positions
Serhii Koretskyi has announced plans to cut more than 4,000 government positions in Ukraine, reducing the number of deputy ministers and central executive agency staff.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Oct, 16:58
Sweden to deploy Patriot air defense system in Poland to protect NATO hub
Sweden will send a Patriot air defense system and about 100 soldiers to Poland in early December to protect the NATO logistics hub in Rzeszów, which supports Ukraine. The Swedish troops will take over the task from the Netherlands.
Diena · 6 Oct, 16:57
Russia issues in-absentia arrest order for journalist Andrei Loshak on 'terrorism justification' charge
A Moscow court has ordered the in-absentia arrest of documentary filmmaker Andrei Loshak on a charge of 'justifying terrorism.' Loshak, who left Russia after the invasion of Ukraine began, was already labeled a 'foreign agent' in 2023.
Meduza · 6 Oct, 16:57
Protests Spread Across France as Unions Join Student Demonstrations
Protests are spreading across France as unions join a student-led movement that has already closed hundreds of French high schools since late September.
The New York Times · 6 Oct, 16:56
Klitschko seeks probe into missing jewelry of late Hayden Panettiere's partner
Former boxer Vladimir Klitschko is asking a court for authority to launch an investigation into missing belongings of his late ex-partner, actress Hayden Panettiere, suspecting some jewelry may have ended up in a pawnshop.
Jauns.lv · 6 Oct, 16:55
Two Canadian Armed Forces soldiers arrested in Toronto on organized crime and kidnapping charges
Toronto police arrested two Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) reservists on August 11 on charges connected to organized crime, kidnapping and weapons theft. Both have been removed from military duties pending an administrative review.
3 avoti · 6 Oct, 16:04
Germany to start producing battle-tested Linza and Zoom drones for Ukraine
Ukraine's National Guard has signed an agreement for the Linza and Zoom drone systems, proven on the front line, which will now be manufactured in Germany by the German-Ukrainian joint venture Quantum Frontline Industries.
Euromaidan Press · 6 Oct, 16:03
Russians in Georgia ICE Facility Plan Hunger Strike Over Conditions
More than 50 detainees, including Russian citizens, at one of the largest U.S. ICE detention centers in Georgia are planning a hunger strike to protest harsh conditions, timed to coincide with an official inspection.
The Moscow Times · 6 Oct, 16:02
EU Parliament row erupts as MEP disputes Metsola's account of flag incident
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and French lawmaker Rima Hassan gave conflicting versions of a Monday evening incident in which Israeli and EU flags were knocked over at an exhibition marking the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks.
Politico Europe · 6 Oct, 15:57
Former German spy chief August Hanning arrested on espionage and treason suspicions
German prosecutors arrested August Hanning, former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service BND, on suspicion of espionage and treason; his ex-chief of staff was arrested simultaneously over allegedly selling him around 2,000 classified documents.
3 avoti · 6 Oct, 15:07
Netherlands to help keep Ukraine's drone-hunting F-16s flying
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on 5 October that Ukraine finds ammunition for its F-16s virtually all over the world, while the Netherlands has pledged support to keep these drone-intercepting jets operational as Russia aims to break Ukraine's economy this winter.
Euromaidan Press · 6 Oct, 15:01