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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
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AfD politician elected president of Saxony-Anhalt's state parliament
On Tuesday, the state parliament of Saxony-Anhalt in Germany elected Tobias Rausch, a representative of the right-wing eurosceptic party Alternative for Germany (AfD), as its president.
TVNET · 6 Oct, 15:01
Argentina threatens to block Falklands oil extraction amid sovereignty dispute with UK
Argentina's foreign minister said his government will try to stop offshore oil exploitation in Falklands waters as part of a strategy to peacefully reclaim sovereignty, with the UK's ambassador present at the speech.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 15:00
What to know about nationwide protests in India over voter list changes
Protests have spread across India over changes to voter lists, with the campaign partly led by the country's "Cockroach" youth movement, which previously forced the education minister to resign.
NPR World · 6 Oct, 15:00
Al Jazeera: Western media failed to defend Gaza journalists, favoring Israeli narrative
An Al Jazeera analysis criticizes Western media for amplifying Israel's narrative instead of standing up for endangered journalists in Gaza. The piece highlights how Palestinian reporters, working under extreme danger, have reshaped the understanding of what journalism means in a war zone.
Al Jazeera · 6 Oct, 14:57
Monobank app offers customers 25% discount on Ukrainska Pravda subscription
Ukrainian bank monobank is offering its app users a personalized promo code giving a 25% discount on a subscription to the news outlet Ukrainska Pravda, valid until October 31.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Oct, 14:56
South Korea deems Ukraine's apology insufficient over leaked North Korean POW transfer
Ukraine has apologized to South Korea for publicly disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, but South Korea says the apology falls short and is considering firm measures, including recalling its ambassador from Kyiv.
Meduza · 6 Oct, 14:55
Nobel Physics Prize awarded to Francis Halzen for IceCube neutrino detector
The Nobel Committee in Stockholm has named Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen, who works at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as the 2026 physics laureate for his contribution to the IceCube neutrino observatory. The discovery allows researchers to study high-energy neutrinos from deep space.
ERR (rus) · 6 Oct, 14:04
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Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Belgian Scientist Francis Halzen
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday that this year's Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Belgian scientist Francis Halzen for his research on neutrinos. The decision was announced by the Nobel Committee together with the academy.
Apollo.lv · 6 Oct, 14:04
Ship sinks, crew missing after new drone attacks on Black Sea vessels, Bulgaria says
Bulgarian officials say a merchant ship sank and its crew remains missing after drone strikes in the Black Sea, while the 18-member crew of a second, grain-carrying vessel hit nearby was rescued.
BBC World · 6 Oct, 14:04
Trump vows to personally fund self-promoting ads after taxpayer backlash
US President Donald Trump has said he will stop using taxpayer money for television ads glorifying himself and will instead rely on his political fund, MAGA Inc, to pay for them going forward. The move follows sharp criticism from Democrats and some Republicans.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 14:03
French school protests continue, up to 40,000 expected to march in Paris
High school students across France blockaded their schools again as a weeks-long protest movement over underfunding and overcrowding continues, with adults now joining marches and clashes reported in Lyon and Strasbourg.
France 24 · 6 Oct, 14:02
Russia Runs Large-Scale Nuclear Emergency Drill at Beloyarsk Plant
More than 1,000 participants began a two-day emergency exercise at Russia's Beloyarsk nuclear plant, simulating simultaneous accidents at two reactors. The drill will also test evacuation procedures in the nearby town of Zarechny.
The Moscow Times · 6 Oct, 14:01
Boats destined for Channel people smugglers seized at UK port
UK authorities seized 25 boats and 25 engines bound for Germany at Felixstowe in July, which the National Crime Agency says could have carried up to 1,700 migrants across the Channel. The investigation continues in the UK and abroad.
BBC England · 6 Oct, 14:00
US Execution Attempt Fails — Woman Survives Two Lethal Injections
An execution attempt on death row inmate Christa Pike in Tennessee failed after she survived two doses of pentobarbital and is now in critical condition on a ventilator. The incident prompted the resignation of the state's prison chief and a halt to all executions scheduled this year.
Jauns.lv · 6 Oct, 13:56
Australian soldier killed in training accident at Mount Bundey, NT
A 28-year-old Australian Army corporal, Brendan Hannam, died when a vehicle rolled over during a training exercise at Mount Bundey, near Darwin, leaving five other soldiers injured. An investigation is underway into the second fatal training incident involving an Australian soldier this year.
3 avoti · 6 Oct, 13:12
Germany Arrests Former Spy Chief August Henning on Espionage Charges
German authorities have arrested August Henning, a former intelligence chief, on charges of helping foreign governments. The arrest has rattled Germany's political establishment and traces back to a kidnapping plot targeting a steakhouse heiress.
The New York Times · 6 Oct, 13:03
Scattered Grievances in India Coalesce Into Challenge to Unaccountable Power
An Al Jazeera opinion piece argues that disparate grievances across India are merging into a broader reckoning with unaccountable power, chipping away at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aura of invincibility.
Al Jazeera · 6 Oct, 13:01
Ukraine deploys Turkish Korkut air defense systems, a cousin of the Gepard, against Russian drones
Ukraine has purchased a handful of Turkish-made Korkut air defense systems from manufacturer Aselsan and is considering buying more. A Ukrainian official describes their performance against Russian attacks so far as largely successful, though one type of Russian drone may fly too fast for the system to intercept.
Euromaidan Press · 6 Oct, 13:00
German Intelligence Chief Warns of Risk of Conflict with Russia
The head of Germany's BND foreign intelligence agency has warned the country could be drawn into violent conflict with Russia, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz also grapples with a rising far-right and an unpopular economic reform push.
Politico Europe · 6 Oct, 13:00
Russian drone attacks kill two civilians in Kherson region
Russian drone and shelling attacks killed two civilians in Ukraine's Kherson region over two days — a man near Kachkarivka and a woman in Stanislav.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Oct, 12:58
Rada committee backs education bill meant to help lift Hungary's veto
A Ukrainian parliamentary education committee unanimously backed a bill on education rights for indigenous peoples and national minorities, which officials say could help remove Hungary's block on opening two EU accession negotiation clusters.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Oct, 12:58
Russian drone escalation brings fear and chaos to Ukraine's railways
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine's railways have sharply intensified this year, forcing thousands of passenger evacuations and long delays. The rail operator says safety now takes priority over its once-renowned punctuality as winter approaches.
BBC World · 6 Oct, 12:57
Former German intelligence chief Hanning detained over suspected espionage
Germany's federal prosecutor's office has detained August Hanning, former head of the BND foreign intelligence service, on suspicion of treason and working for a foreign intelligence agency. The 80-year-old also has a Latvian connection through the insolvent PNB Bank.
Diena · 6 Oct, 12:57
Former German domestic intelligence chief arrested on espionage charges
German federal prosecutors have arrested August Hanning, former president of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), on suspicion of treasonous espionage. A former aide was also detained.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 12:56
Trump Says US Ready to Help Russia After Plague Death in Siberia
US President Donald Trump said Washington is ready to assist Russia after an employee at a research institute in Siberia died of plague.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Oct, 12:02
Fire breaks out at major oil facility in Moscow region after Ukrainian drone strikes
Overnight Tuesday, Ukrainian drones carried out a massive strike on an oil facility in the Moscow region, sparking a fire at Russia's largest oil depot in the area. Moscow's mayor said at least 650 drones had flown toward the capital.
Delfi · 6 Oct, 12:01
Man charged following anti-migrant protest in Gosport
A man has been charged after a protest against migrant arrivals in the Hampshire town of Gosport, while 11 other people remain on bail as police continue their investigation.
BBC England · 6 Oct, 12:00
Novelist and former Conservative politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
British best-selling novelist and former Conservative politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86, after a life that spanned a political career, a near-bankruptcy scandal, literary success and a conviction for perjury, BBC reports.
BBC · 6 Oct, 11:30
Survey: 75% of Ukrainians would accept talks with Russia to end the war
A September KMIS poll found that three-quarters of Ukrainians would accept negotiations with Russia to end the war, though sociologists stress this does not equal support for concessions.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Oct, 11:27
Latvian parliamentary committee holds back permanent residency changes for Ukrainians
A Saeima committee on Tuesday declined, at first reading, to advance amendments that would create a special path to permanent residence permits for Ukrainian citizens in Latvia. The proposal's future is currently unclear.
LSM (rus) · 6 Oct, 11:24
Bosnia's election fails to break ethnic deadlock as Dodik's grip holds
Bosnia and Herzegovina's October 4 elections failed to overcome the country's ethnic political divide, with Milorad Dodik's party retaining dominance in the Serb-run entity, further stalling the path toward EU membership.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Oct, 11:24