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Yemeni Government Forces Push Houthis Back Near Bab al-Mandab Strait
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces carried out a swift operation to retake coastal territory around the Bab al-Mandab strait up to the city of Mokha, driving out Iran-backed Houthi fighters, Reuters reports.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Oct, 01:21
Yemeni government forces push Houthis out of Bab-el-Mandeb strait area
On Monday, Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces carried out a swift operation and recaptured most of the coastal territory near the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, driving out Iran-backed Houthi fighters.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Oct, 01:20
Estonia's reserve agency advises against releasing fuel stockpiles again
G7 leaders agreed to a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of oil from national reserves over four months to curb rising world market prices. Estonia's state reserve center is advising the government not to back the move.
ERR (rus) · 6 Oct, 01:20
UK student accused of recreating TV killer Dexter's 'kill room' to murder woman
A University of Worcester student is on trial in Wolverhampton accused of murdering a sex worker after setting up a replica of the TV show Dexter's 'kill room' in a rented Airbnb.
BBC England · 6 Oct, 00:29
US 'watching closely' Russian plague lab worker's death, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is closely monitoring the death of a worker at a Siberian plague research institute, though he sees no cause for alarm. Russian officials insist there is no emergency.
BBC World · 6 Oct, 00:26
False videos exploit French student protests to fuel Islamophobic narratives
As school protests over poor conditions enter their third week in France, far-right figures abroad are circulating old and unrelated videos to falsely frame them as immigration-driven unrest. A France 24 fact-check finds most of the clips misrepresent what's actually happening.
France 24 · 6 Oct, 00:26
Finalists announced for 2026's funniest wildlife photography awards
The annual Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards has revealed its 2026 finalists, including an exercising mother bear in Alaska, an unimpressed owl in China, and an orangutan in Borneo seemingly flipping off the camera.
Jauns.lv · 6 Oct, 00:24
Nigerian Military Helicopter Crashes With 32 People Aboard
A military helicopter has crashed in Nigeria with 32 people on board, in what is described as one of the country's worst military aviation accidents in recent years.
The New York Times · 6 Oct, 00:22
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Diplomatic efforts to negotiate end of war in Ukraine resume after months-long pause
After several months of relative silence, attempts to negotiate an end to Russia's war in Ukraine have picked up again, with US envoys meeting both Putin and Zelensky before Trump and Putin spoke by phone.
Apollo.lv · 6 Oct, 00:22
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest in over three decades
Pennsylvania has confirmed more than 1,000 measles cases this year, the state's largest outbreak in over 30 years, as neighboring New York declares a state of emergency.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 00:21
Russia quarantines Siberian hospital amid suspected plague death; Trump offers US aid
Russian authorities have quarantined a hospital and are monitoring around 200 contacts in Siberia following a death suspected to be caused by pneumonic plague. US President Donald Trump said Washington is ready to assist Moscow with the outbreak.
Al Jazeera · 6 Oct, 00:20
Australia's decades-long offshore migrant scheme offers cautionary lessons as EU, US pursue similar deals
Australia's more than two-decade practice of processing asylum seekers offshore has cost billions and drawn human rights accusations, as the EU weighs similar arrangements and the US already runs its own third-country deportation scheme.
Deutsche Welle · 5 Oct, 23:28
Russia files first known treason case over tax payments to Ukraine
Russian authorities have charged businessman Oleg Varyukhin with treason for paying Ukraine's mandatory military levy into its state budget, marking the first known case of its kind. Varyukhin, who lived in Ukraine for 27 years, was detained upon arriving in Russia in May 2026.
Meduza · 5 Oct, 23:27
Students vandalize Cornell building over university's handling of gang-rape case
Overnight, student activists damaged a Cornell University administration building to protest how the school has handled a 2024 gang-rape lawsuit. The university is investigating while the case draws state-level scrutiny.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 23:24
Elon Musk's Ex-Partners Deliver the Sharpest Blows in New Documentary
A new nearly four-hour documentary by Alex Gibney chronicles Elon Musk's rise, but the most striking testimony comes from women who had children with him. The film's release coincides with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis publicly announcing an abrupt end to her relationship with Musk.
Wired · 5 Oct, 23:23
Romanian President Taps Diplomat as Fourth PM Candidate in Five Months
Romanian President Nicușor Dan has nominated diplomat Luca Niculescu as prime minister-designate, the fourth such attempt since the governing coalition collapsed in May, as pressure grows for snap elections.
Politico Europe · 5 Oct, 23:21
Trump says 'threat' prompted removal of US bombers from RAF Fairford
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that American bombers were moved out of RAF Fairford in response to a threat, linking the move to a security incident at the UK base. Several people were arrested and later released on bail following the incident.
BBC World · 5 Oct, 23:21
Trial opens in Paris for Indian man accused of leading online child exploitation network
A closed-door trial has begun in Paris against 29-year-old Indian national Rohan Rane, accused of leading a neo-Nazi online group that coerced underage girls into sexual acts and self-harm. He faces a possible life sentence if convicted.
France 24 · 5 Oct, 23:20
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NATO's European Commander to Unveil 'Theory of Victory' Against Potential Russian Attack
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, US General Alexus Grynkewich, will next week present his approach to repelling a potential Russian attack, his spokesperson announced on Monday.
TVNET · 5 Oct, 22:29
Conservatives rally behind Badenoch, but some MPs push for economic focus over culture wars
At their party conference, UK Conservatives showed rare unity around leader Kemi Badenoch, though some MPs argue the party must prioritise economic messaging over culture-war issues to win back voters.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 22:27
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US General to Unveil NATO's 'Theory of Victory' Against Russia Next Week
The commander of NATO's Allied Forces Europe, US General Alexus Grynkewich, will next week present his strategic vision for how the alliance could repel a potential Russian attack.
Apollo.lv · 5 Oct, 22:27
Murder investigation launched after woman's body found in Norfolk
Police in Norfolk have opened an investigation after a woman's body was discovered at a property, while a nearby medical centre has temporarily closed.
BBC England · 5 Oct, 22:22
Investigators believe flydubai co-pilot had planned attack since July
Investigators believe Omani national Hamam al-Hammami had originally planned his attack on a flydubai flight for July before postponing it, as the probe into the incident now spans more than eight countries.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 21:25
Flávio Bolsonaro's Lead in Brazil's Election Could Boost Trump's Standing in Latin America
Flávio Bolsonaro has emerged as the favorite to win Brazil's presidency, a development that could give President Trump a key new ally in Latin America, especially on security matters.
The New York Times · 5 Oct, 21:25
Putin misquotes Tyutchev poem at teachers' meeting, TASS quietly fixes the lines
Russian President Vladimir Putin misrecited a well-known four-line poem by Fyodor Tyutchev while addressing teachers, and state news agency TASS silently corrected the quote in its report. The moment drew attention because Putin claimed every Russian learns these lines by heart.
Meduza · 5 Oct, 21:21
Israel holds ceremonies marking anniversary of October 7 attack victims
Israel held state ceremonies for the National Day of Remembrance for victims of the October 7 attack, three years after Hamas militants killed around 1,200 people and took more than 250 hostages.
ERR (rus) · 5 Oct, 21:20
Ukrainian Strikes Have Disabled Half of Russia's Oil Refining Capacity, Zelenskyy Vows to Intensify Attacks
Ukraine's defense minister says long-range strikes have taken 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity offline, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv will step up such attacks in response to a new Russian winter strategy targeting civilian infrastructure.
2 avoti · 5 Oct, 20:33
Siberia on edge after plague institute worker's death sparks outbreak fears
A laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Russia's Irkutsk region has died under unclear circumstances, and although the cause of death has not officially been confirmed as plague, quarantine measures have been introduced and several hospitals closed.
Delfi · 5 Oct, 20:27
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Russian strike on Kharkiv kills five people
Russia attacked Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs, killing five people and injuring dozens, according to the city's mayor Ihor Terekhov.
TVNET · 5 Oct, 20:24
EU weighs farm subsidy and market limits as price of Ukraine's membership
An internal European Commission document suggests Brussels may cap Ukraine's access to EU farm subsidies and the food market after accession, aiming to ease fears among current members. In return, the EU would back Ukraine's efforts to regain its former export markets.
Meduza · 5 Oct, 20:22
Netanyahu gives Israeli voters stark election choice: him or Palestine
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has framed the upcoming election as a binary choice for voters — back him or effectively support the creation of a Palestinian state. The remark signals sharpening campaign rhetoric in Israel.
Al Jazeera · 5 Oct, 20:21
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Trump Mixes Up Brazil and India While Praising Election Count Speed
US President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Brazil as India in a Truth Social post praising the speed of vote counting, using the claim to criticize Democratic-run US cities; he corrected the post hours later.
2 avoti · 5 Oct, 19:29
Euronews releases evening news round-up for October 5th
European broadcaster Euronews published its regular evening news bulletin on October 5, 2026, offering a brief summary of the day's main stories from Europe and beyond.
Euronews · 5 Oct, 19:23
Paxton privately admits forces in Washington are steering his Texas Senate bid
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has privately acknowledged that his Senate campaign is being controlled by outside forces in Washington DC, as he runs a tight race against Democrat James Talarico.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 19:23
Tributes paid to 18-year-old woman killed in Oxfordshire car crash
An 18-year-old woman has died following a two-car collision in Banbury, Oxfordshire, with her family describing her as a bright and unique light. A 36-year-old man has appeared in court charged over the crash.
BBC England · 5 Oct, 19:21
Russia destroys 628,000 new school textbooks in Kharkiv attack
A Russian attack destroyed 628,000 new school textbooks stored in publisher Ranok's warehouse in Kharkiv, right as the school year began. Firefighters battled the blaze for a week.
Euromaidan Press · 5 Oct, 19:20