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Whale that swam 11km up Australian river later dies, sharks lured to area
A juvenile humpback whale that swam 11km up the Clarence River in New South Wales became stranded and died, prompting warnings over increased shark activity nearby.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 08:24
Ukraine's air defense neutralizes 172 of 205 Russian drones as attack continues
Since the evening of October 4, Russia has launched 205 drones of various types at Ukraine, with air defense neutralizing 172 of them. Several hits have nonetheless been recorded, and the attack is still ongoing.
Pravda — ziņas · 5 Oct, 08:21
Up to 500 schools set to close in France as student protests spread
France's education minister says as many as 500 schools could shut on Monday as student protests over education conditions continue to spread nationwide. The movement began at a single Paris school in mid-September and expanded into a countrywide wave last week.
France 24 · 5 Oct, 08:20
Dodik's party and nationalists win elections in Bosnian Serb entity
Milorad Dodik, the former leader of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Serb entity known for his pro-Russian stance, has declared his party's victory in regional elections, with other nationalist parties also performing well.
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Oct, 08:20
Scientists clash over whether slime moulds count as 'intelligent'
A heated scientific debate over whether simple organisms such as slime moulds should be classed as intelligent could reshape how we understand nature and humanity's place within it.
The Guardian Science · 5 Oct, 07:27
Ball in UK's court, says new EU ambassador to London
Jukka Salovaara, the EU's newly installed ambassador to the UK, says Brussels is ready to respond once London decides what kind of relationship it wants. He sees himself as a facilitator ahead of PM Andy Burnham's government's first EU summit in November.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 07:25
Race begins for EU's top diplomatic postings
This year's routine EEAS staff rotation is drawing unusually strong interest from senior European Commission officials for the bloc's most coveted diplomatic jobs. Meanwhile, student protests in France are reshaping the presidential race, and a new protest hotspot near the Berlaymont is making itself heard inside the EU's headquarters.
Politico Europe · 5 Oct, 07:24
Brazil heads to runoff as Lula and Bolsonaro's son fail to win outright majority
Neither incumbent President Lula da Silva nor Senator Flávio Bolsonaro secured an outright majority in Sunday's vote, sending Latin America's largest economy to an October 25 runoff.
Euronews · 5 Oct, 07:23
Flavio Bolsonaro edges out da Silva in first round of Brazil's presidential election
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro narrowly led incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, with a runoff set for October 25 after neither candidate passed the 50% threshold.
ERR (rus) · 5 Oct, 07:22
US withdraws all B-1 bombers from UK air base
The Pentagon announced on Sunday that the US has withdrawn all strategic B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain, following a suspicious incident at the base.
Jauns.lv · 5 Oct, 07:20
EU and Canada reportedly set to announce broad partnership at October summit
The EU and Canada plan to use their October summit in Montreal to unveil a wide-ranging partnership covering Ukraine support, critical minerals and energy, Politico reports citing a document sent to EU ambassadors.
ERR (rus) · 5 Oct, 06:29
Old rumors about a secret asteroid swarm resurface online
Internet commenters have once again revived old rumors about secret asteroid swarms allegedly threatening Earth in 2027, alongside unfounded claims that UFOs appear during SpaceX rocket launches.
TVNET · 5 Oct, 06:26
One Nation to move headquarters into Brisbane office bought by Gina Rinehart
Australia's One Nation party is relocating its national headquarters to a Brisbane building recently purchased by mining billionaire Gina Rinehart, with MP Barnaby Joyce insisting the party will pay commercial rent. The move adds to scrutiny of the party's close ties to Rinehart.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 06:26
Pro-Russian Dodik's party wins election in Bosnia's Serb autonomy, turnout record low
In Bosnia and Herzegovina's Serb-led autonomous region, Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik's SNSD party has won the election, while pro-Ukrainian parties secured a majority in the Federation entity. Voter turnout was a record low.
Pravda — ziņas · 5 Oct, 06:25
Two and a half months in: how Drapatiy is reshaping Ukraine's military command
Following summer protests in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed 43-year-old Mykhailo Drapatiy as Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, who has since launched sweeping personnel changes and shifted toward decentralized command. Officers describe the new approach with one word: "freedom".
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Oct, 06:24
Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round as Brazil heads to runoff against Lula
Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro edged ahead of incumbent President Lula da Silva in Brazil's first-round presidential vote, but a run-off on 25 October will decide the winner.
BBC World · 5 Oct, 05:36
Three killed, six injured as Russian drones strike Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions
Russian FPV drone attacks on Sunday, October 4, killed three people and injured six across Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Oct, 05:27
Pacific leaders use Fiji pre-COP talks to spotlight climate frontline struggles
A UN pre-COP climate gathering opened in Fiji's Nadi ahead of November's COP31 summit in Turkey, with Pacific leaders urging greater global action on warming, finance and ocean protection.
France 24 · 5 Oct, 05:24
Bolsonaro and Lula head to runoff in Brazil's presidential election
Brazil's electoral authority has confirmed that Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will face each other in a presidential runoff on 25 October.
Sky News · 5 Oct, 05:23
Man shot dead by NSW police after car crash and alleged gun threat
Police in regional New South Wales shot dead a man after he allegedly pointed a loaded rifle at officers who approached his crashed car. The man died at the scene despite attempts at first aid.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 05:23
ISW: Russia Stepping Up Strikes on Ukraine's Critical Infrastructure
The Institute for the Study of War says Russia is accelerating its campaign of strikes against Ukraine's critical infrastructure and has identified reasons behind this shift.
Ukrainska Pravda · 5 Oct, 05:22
ISW: Russia speeding up strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
The Institute for the Study of War says Russia is accelerating its campaign of strikes against Ukraine's critical infrastructure and has identified reasons behind the increased pace.
Pravda — ziņas · 5 Oct, 05:22
Brazil's run-off set: Flavio Bolsonaro to face Lula after strong first-round showing
Flavio Bolsonaro outperformed poll predictions in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, reflecting rising right-wing support, and will face incumbent Lula in the October 25 run-off.
Al Jazeera · 5 Oct, 05:21
Brazil's presidential race moves to a Lula-Bolsonaro runoff
Brazil's first-round presidential vote failed to fully energize voters, sending the race into a more polarized runoff between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro that Washington is watching closely.
NPR World · 5 Oct, 04:25
Brazil heads to the polls as Lula and Bolsonaro's son battle for presidency
Brazilians voted Sunday in a presidential election between incumbent Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, with a runoff expected on October 25 if no candidate wins an outright majority.
France 24 · 5 Oct, 04:24
Brazil's presidential election heads to runoff as neither candidate secures outright win
Neither Flavio Bolsonaro nor incumbent Lula da Silva won enough votes to avoid a runoff in Brazil's presidential election, with the right-wing senator narrowly ahead.
Deutsche Welle · 5 Oct, 04:24
Four African leaders issue joint declaration as Ethiopia war escalates
The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan have issued a joint declaration in response to the escalating war in Ethiopia, while also calling for negotiations to end Sudan's civil war.
Al Jazeera · 5 Oct, 04:23
Irkutsk hospitals placed under quarantine after death of anti-plague institute worker
Several hospitals in the Russian city of Irkutsk have imposed three-week quarantines after a laboratory technician at a local anti-plague institute died. Russia's health watchdog insists the situation is 'stable' and attributes her death to pneumonia.
Meduza · 5 Oct, 04:22
Brazil heads for presidential runoff election
Brazil's presidential election will go to a runoff on October 25, pitting Senator Flávio Bolsonaro against incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for leadership of Latin America's largest economy.
Pravda — ziņas · 5 Oct, 04:21
Germany's Merz pledges €1bn in military aid to Ukraine during Kyiv visit
German chancellor Friedrich Merz announced €1bn in military aid for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv, as Russia continued striking Ukrainian infrastructure. Zelenskyy suggested Russia may have shared drone technology with North Korea.
Guardian Ukraina · 5 Oct, 04:21
Brazil's Election Heads to a Runoff Between Lula and Bolsonaro's Son
No candidate secured a majority in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, sending incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his main rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, into a runoff after an extremely tight race.
The New York Times · 5 Oct, 04:20
Flooding in Spain's Catalonia claims at least two more lives
Heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding in Spain's Catalonia region, killing at least two people and leaving one person missing, while also disrupting air and rail traffic.
Delfi · 5 Oct, 03:27
Zelenskyy: Ukraine still has not closed US$4 billion funding gap
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine currently faces a roughly US$4 billion shortfall needed to finance state needs, which has not yet been covered.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Oct, 03:27
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters march toward barricaded Islamabad
Thousands of supporters of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have begun marching toward the capital Islamabad, demanding his release from prison. The capital has been barricaded ahead of their arrival.
Sky News · 5 Oct, 03:26
Brazil heads to the polls as Lula faces off against Bolsonaro's son
Brazil's presidential election pits incumbent Lula da Silva against Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, in a close contest. A runoff will follow on Oct. 25 if neither candidate secures a majority.
NPR World · 5 Oct, 03:24
White House defends new press aide over old photo showing rifle and anti-Biden shirt
The White House has backed newly hired assistant press secretary Beni Rae Harmony after a 2021 photo surfaced showing her holding a rifle while wearing a shirt with a vulgar slogan aimed at Joe Biden. The 24-year-old previously worked as a correspondent for a pro-Trump outlet and has close ties to several far-right Republican figures.
The Guardian World · 5 Oct, 03:23