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Putin stumbles repeatedly during Teachers' Day speech
Russian President Vladimir Putin ran into several awkward moments at a Teachers' Day event, misquoting a poem and making a confused statement about education. The incidents drew wide mockery on social media.
Jauns.lv · 6 Oct, 11:22
Trump offers US help to Russia amid reported plague case in Irkutsk region
US President Donald Trump said Washington could assist Russia following reports of a possible pneumonic plague death in the Irkutsk region, while Moscow denies the plague version.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Oct, 11:01
EU Commission President insists on full end to Russian gas imports by end of 2027
The European Commission's president is pushing for the EU to reduce Russian gas imports to zero by the end of 2027, despite an ongoing energy crisis.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Oct, 11:00
European Commission President Pushes for Complete End to Russian Gas Imports by End of 2027
The European Commission's president is pressing for the European Union to fully eliminate Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, despite an ongoing energy crisis. The EU's stated plan is to bring such imports down to zero within that timeframe.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Oct, 10:59
France braces for bigger school protests as 'day of mobilisation' gets under way
France saw widespread high school and trade union protests over poor conditions in schools on Tuesday, with a new 'day of mobilisation' expected to draw even larger crowds and rising tension with police.
Guardian Ukraina · 6 Oct, 10:56
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Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Russia; oil refining capacity cut by more than half
Ukraine carried out a large drone attack on the Moscow region, killing one person and damaging oil infrastructure, while Kyiv estimates its long-range strikes have neutralized over 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity. Russia, meanwhile, is developing cheaper jet-powered drones, prompting Ukraine to deploy AI-guided robotic machine guns in response.
5 avoti · 6 Oct, 10:25
Romania scrambles Spanish F-18 jets over aerial targets near Ukraine border
Romania launched two Spanish F-18 fighter jets from a Romanian air base to track two aerial targets detected in Ukrainian airspace near the border. No incursion into Romanian airspace was recorded.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Oct, 10:22
Romania scrambles F-18 jets after detecting aerial targets near Ukrainian border
A Romanian air base launched two F-18 fighter jets to track two aerial targets spotted inside Ukraine near the border with Romania. No incursion into Romanian airspace was recorded.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Oct, 10:22
Israeli ambassador to Australia hopes anniversary can restore 'traditional friendship'
Ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 attack, Israel's ambassador to Australia says he wants to repair strained ties between the two countries, while Palestinian community leaders urge the government to do more for a diaspora affected by the Gaza war.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 10:21
Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow kills one, sets region's largest oil depot ablaze
Ukraine carried out a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region, killing one person and sparking a fire at the area's largest oil depot.
Apollo.lv · 6 Oct, 10:17
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Moscow region, killing two and sparking fire at major oil depot
A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region killed two people and injured nine, damaging dozens of homes, while witnesses reported a fire at what is described as the region's largest oil storage facility.
Meduza · 6 Oct, 10:17
Sri Lankan worker sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over Facebook comment
A Saudi appeals court has sentenced 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker Anojan Sivarasa to death for blasphemy against Islam over a Facebook comment. Sri Lanka's government and religious leaders have appealed to Saudi authorities for clemency.
3 avoti · 6 Oct, 10:13
Astrologers name four zodiac signs set for autumn support and new opportunities
According to astrological forecasts, Aries, Leo, Libra and Taurus may receive unexpected help from loved ones, rekindled connections or life-changing opportunities this autumn.
BNN · 6 Oct, 10:01
Barcelona housing protest turns violent as bins burn and police make arrests
Thousands marched in Barcelona on Monday demanding affordable housing, but the demonstration turned violent with fires and arrests. The unrest highlights Spain's deepening housing crisis ahead of a planned general strike and a snap election in November.
Euronews · 6 Oct, 10:00
ISW: Russia upgrading drones to outpace Ukraine's air defenses
The US-based Institute for the Study of War reports that Russia is modernizing strike and reconnaissance drones to inflict maximum damage on Ukraine before its air defenses adapt to the new threats.
Delfi · 6 Oct, 09:57
Russia burns 628,000 new school textbooks in Kharkiv region
An attack in Ukraine's Kharkiv region destroyed 628,000 newly printed school textbooks just as the new academic year was beginning.
Euromaidan Press · 6 Oct, 09:57
Conservative wave sweeps Quebec City region as PCQ captures nearly every seat
On election night for Quebec's 2026 provincial vote, a three-way fight in the Quebec City region between Québec solidaire, Parti québécois and the Parti conservateur du Québec ended in a surprise sweep for the conservatives, who won almost the entire region, including defeating CAQ minister Bernard Drainville in his own Lévis riding.
Noovo Info · 6 Oct, 09:39
Al Jazeera: Gaza mother loses two husbands and two children during the war
Al Jazeera has published a personal account of a young mother in Gaza who has lost two husbands and two children during Israel's war on Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 6 Oct, 09:32
Leaders of UK anti-migrant street patrols accused of domestic abuse by ex-partners
A Guardian investigation finds several organisers of Britain's anti-immigration street patrol movement have been accused of domestic abuse by former partners, raising questions about men who present themselves as protectors of women.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 09:29
Massive Ukrainian drone wave hits Moscow area, Russian officials say
Russian authorities reported roughly 650 drones were launched at Moscow and its surrounding region overnight into Tuesday, killing one person. Officials called it one of the largest drone assaults on the capital region in the past two years.
France 24 · 6 Oct, 09:25
EU weighs tighter movement restrictions on Russian diplomats
EU member states are discussing additional checks on the movement of Russian diplomats in response to growing hybrid threats from Moscow, according to media reports.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Oct, 09:25
EU Weighs Tighter Restrictions on Russian Diplomats Over Hybrid Threats
EU member states are discussing additional checks on the movement of Russian diplomats in response to growing hybrid threats attributed to Moscow. No concrete decisions have been confirmed yet.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Oct, 09:24
Gas leak blamed for explosion that wrecked Indonesian sneaker shop, five hurt
An explosion tore apart a sneaker shop in Surabaya, Indonesia, injuring five people and damaging dozens of nearby buildings, with police pointing to a suspected gas leak.
BBC World · 6 Oct, 08:25
UK financial regulator to probe its handling of Epstein whistleblower after his death
Britain's Financial Conduct Authority has launched an investigation into how it treated whistleblower Simon Andriesz, who tried to expose alleged links between Jeffrey Epstein and US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, after Andriesz took his own life.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 08:23
Russia launches overnight attack on Ukraine with 137 drones, most shot down
Overnight on October 6, Russia carried out a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine, with air defense neutralizing the majority of the strike drones. The attack is still ongoing.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Oct, 08:20
Ukraine's military: Russia lost 1,540 troops over past day
Ukraine's General Staff reports that Russian forces lost 1,540 soldiers over the past 24 hours in the war against Ukraine. The figure is part of Kyiv's regularly published tally of Russian military losses.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Oct, 07:31
Ukraine: Russia lost over 1,500 troops in a single day
Ukraine's General Staff reports that Russia lost 1,540 soldiers in the war against Ukraine over the past 24 hours, part of its ongoing daily battlefield loss estimates.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Oct, 07:31
Yemeni Government Forces Continue Operation Against Iran-Backed Houthis
Yemen's government forces are continuing a military operation launched Sunday against the Iran-backed Houthi movement, aiming to regain territory previously lost to the group.
LSM · 6 Oct, 07:31
Trump says US pulled B-1 bombers from UK airbase over new Iran-linked threats
US President Donald Trump said all B-1 bombers have been withdrawn from RAF Fairford in Britain following threats he linked to Iran, while the UK government insists the base remains safe.
Euronews · 6 Oct, 07:29
France Faces an Autumn of Discontent Amid Strikes and Fiscal Strain
France is experiencing widespread unrest this autumn — in schools, on the streets and in markets — rooted in the country's struggle to fund its social welfare system ahead of a presidential election.
The New York Times · 6 Oct, 07:23
Spain's snap election could shake up Brussels' political balance
Spain's newly called snap election may ripple into EU politics, affecting long-term budget talks and Ursula von der Leyen's fragile parliamentary majority. Meanwhile, Hungary is reviewing a Russian nuclear deal, and EU staff exam results are disappointing.
Politico Europe · 6 Oct, 07:22
Tories weigh skipping their own social care plan ahead of UK election
Britain's Conservative Party is considering not presenting its own social care reform offer before the next general election, hoping Labour's plans collapse on their own.
Politico Europe · 6 Oct, 06:28
Separatist party set to win Quebec election, posing new test for Canada's unity
Canadian media project the sovereigntist Parti Québécois will win a minority government in Monday's Quebec provincial election, making Paul St-Pierre Plamondon the next premier. The result could spark friction with Ottawa over immigration, the monarchy and a possible independence referendum.
BBC World · 6 Oct, 06:27
UN Human Rights Council demands truce in Sudan, condemns attacks on civilians
The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan and demanding an immediate ceasefire, while extending the mandate of the mission investigating abuses there.
Al Jazeera · 6 Oct, 06:24
Falling drone debris sparks fire on roof of educational building in Kyiv
A fire broke out early Tuesday on the roof of an educational institution in Kyiv after debris from a drone fell onto the building, the Kyiv City Military Administration reported.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Oct, 06:22
Trump eases red diesel tax rules in Nebraska push ahead of midterms
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in Nebraska easing limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel, claiming it will save farmers money and lower prices. The move comes a month before midterm elections where Republicans face pressure over high costs.
France 24 · 6 Oct, 06:21