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Brazil's presidential election first round pits Lula against Bolsonaro's son
Brazil is holding the first round of its presidential election, with incumbent Lula da Silva facing Flávio Bolsonaro, son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro. A runoff on 25 October will follow if no candidate wins over 50% of the vote.
The Guardian World · 4 Oct, 22:22
Zelensky Congratulates Latvian PM Kulbergs on Election Victory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on the convincing victory of the 'United List' party in the 15th Saeima elections, highlighting Latvia's support for Ukraine. The party secured 35.3% of votes and 41 seats — the highest result for a single party since the restoration of independence.
Jauns.lv · 4 Oct, 22:21
Polls close in Bosnia and Herzegovina's divisive general election
Voting ended Sunday in Bosnia and Herzegovina's general election, where around 3.4 million eligible voters chose members of the country's tripartite presidency and other officials. Early counts point to the deep ethnic divisions that continue to shape the country's politics.
Deutsche Welle · 4 Oct, 22:20
Former Bosnian Serb Political Leader Biljana Plavsic Has Died
Biljana Plavsic, a former Bosnian Serb political leader who pleaded guilty to crimes against humanity before later recanting, has died.
The New York Times · 4 Oct, 21:29
Russia on alert over suspected plague case: hospital quarantines, hundreds under observation
After a worker at Irkutsk's anti-plague institute died, several Russian hospitals imposed quarantines and hundreds of her contacts were placed under medical observation, though authorities officially cite pneumonia of unknown origin rather than plague.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Oct, 21:28
Former Belgian PM Verhofstadt under investigation in EU Parliament intern probe
Politico Europe reports that former Belgian Prime Minister and current European Parliament member Guy Verhofstadt has become the subject of an investigation linked to a case involving interns at the European Parliament. Further details of the probe have not been made public.
Politico Europe · 4 Oct, 21:27
French school protests escalate: up to 500 schools to close Monday
Student protests over education funding and safety have entered a third week in France, leaving dozens injured including a teacher attacked with gasoline. Up to 500 high schools may be fully or partially closed on Monday.
Jauns.lv · 4 Oct, 21:27
UK home secretary says nearly all women crossing Channel in small boats have been raped
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said nearly all women attempting to reach Britain by small boat from France have been raped during their journey, blaming smuggling gangs who control who gets on the boats. A refugee charity welcomed her acknowledgment but criticised the closure of safe migration routes.
The Guardian World · 4 Oct, 21:25
Russian drone strike on Poltava region power facility leaves 22,000 without electricity
A Russian drone attack on an energy facility in Ukraine's Poltava region has cut power to around 22,000 subscribers. Repair crews are working to restore the supply.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Oct, 21:20
Brazil votes in high-stakes presidential election: Lula vs. Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazilians began voting on Sunday in a presidential election pitting incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The outcome could signal whether the region follows a rightward political shift.
France 24 · 4 Oct, 20:25
Could Russia cut Ukraine off from internet and mobile communications?
Russia has escalated strikes on Ukraine's data centres and mobile operator infrastructure, aiming not to fully shut down the internet but to degrade quality and overload backup routes. Industry experts warn that mobile core networks could prove even more vulnerable than data centres.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 4 Oct, 20:25
Mass protests enter third day in India, demanding resignation of election commission chief
India has seen large-scale protests for a third consecutive day, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of the election commission's chief over claims that a voter-roll revision stripped millions of eligible voters from the rolls to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Al Jazeera · 4 Oct, 20:24
Sweden's one-of-a-kind underwater hotel put up for sale
After 26 years in operation, the creator of "Utter Inn" – a floating cottage near Västerås with a bedroom submerged beneath Lake Mälaren – has decided to sell the unique property.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Oct, 20:22
More than 30,000 people still living under bombardment in Kramatorsk
Although Russian forces have nearly reached Kramatorsk and the city faces daily strikes by glide bombs and FPV drones, more than 30,000 residents remain. ERR journalists spent a night in the city, where explosions have become routine.
ERR (rus) · 4 Oct, 20:22
Zelensky: Ukraine still needs to close $4 billion budget deficit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country needs to cover a $4 billion deficit in the state budget, while the Finance Ministry has so far identified funding options for only $3 billion of that amount.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Oct, 20:21
Zelensky: Ukraine Has Not Yet Closed $4 Billion Budget Gap
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine needs to cover a $4 billion budget deficit, while the Finance Ministry currently has options covering only $3 billion. No final agreements have been reached for the remaining amount.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Oct, 20:20
US proposes new round of Ukraine-Russia talks within weeks
The US has offered to arrange a trilateral technical-level meeting between Ukraine and Russia by the end of October, Zelensky announced, with Kyiv already agreeing to take part.
Jauns.lv · 4 Oct, 20:20
Indian police accused of sexual harassment against journalists at Delhi protest
Three female journalists have accused Delhi police of sexual harassment during the dispersal of a protest. The force says the complaint is under investigation, as demonstrations against the chief election commissioner continue.
BBC World · 4 Oct, 19:23
Zelensky: Ukraine developing its own Starlink-like satellite system
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country is developing its own satellite system similar to Starlink, aiming to secure access to new technologies.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Oct, 19:21
Estonian poultry keeper on rescued hens: situation at egg farms is tragic
Estonian poultry keeper Priit Lomp has taken in some of the 400 hens rescued from a caged-hen farm in southern Estonia, warning that around 700,000 more hens still face imminent slaughter.
ERR (rus) · 4 Oct, 19:21
"We are staying": EU embassies remain in Kyiv despite Russian warning to diplomats
EU embassies in Kyiv have decided to stay despite a Russian warning that foreign diplomats should leave or risk their lives. The EU ambassador says Moscow is trying to scare Europe into reducing support for Ukraine.
Euromaidan Press · 4 Oct, 18:29
Russia expands strikes to target Ukraine's data centres and telecoms infrastructure
Russia has widened its campaign against Ukraine over the past week, adding data centres that support internet providers, government bodies and banks to its list of targets.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 4 Oct, 18:28
Russia Claims Strike on Kyiv Bridge and Two Vessels in Black Sea
Russia's Defense Ministry said it struck the Northern bridge over the Dnipro river in Kyiv on Sunday, along with two cargo vessels in the Black Sea it claimed were carrying military equipment toward Odesa.
The Moscow Times · 4 Oct, 18:24
Has plague returned to Siberia? Panic grips Russia after lab worker's death
Rumours of a plague outbreak spread through Russia's Irkutsk region after a laboratory assistant died following an accident with a dangerous pathogen. Authorities call the situation stable, but conflicting statements have fuelled public fear.
Euronews · 4 Oct, 18:24
Iran's Foreign Minister: No Military Solution to End the Conflict
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there is no military way to end the ongoing conflict, pushing back against US demands. He declared that the era of delays and dictated terms is over.
Al Jazeera · 4 Oct, 18:24
Russian drone falls in Kyiv, munition fails to detonate
A Russian drone came down in Kyiv's Obolon district and the munition it carried did not explode, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Oct, 18:22
Egyptian journalist charged with terrorism after entire newsroom's staff detained
Egyptian authorities have charged journalist Mohamed Ashraf with joining a terrorist group after detaining all six staff of investigative outlet Matsadaash, in a move rights groups call an attack on press freedom.
The Guardian World · 4 Oct, 18:21
Masked motorcycle robbers smash car window to rob TikTok influencer in Brazil
Two masked men on a motorcycle smashed a car window and stole a phone from a woman stuck in traffic in São Paulo, with money later disappearing from her bank account as well. The attack was captured on dashcam and shared online.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Oct, 18:21
Ethiopian rebel forces pull back from Tigray's regional capital Mekelle
The Tigray People's Liberation Front has withdrawn from Mekelle as government-allied forces take control of the city, marking a significant turn in renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia. The escalation has raised fears of wider instability in the Horn of Africa.
BBC World · 4 Oct, 17:27
Week in pictures: Flydubai emergency averted, French school protests and Bangkok floods
Last week brought a string of notable global events, from an onboard emergency on a Flydubai flight to student protests in France and flooding in Thailand.
France 24 · 4 Oct, 17:27
How was Flydubai co-pilot cleared despite being flagged as a security risk?
An incident in which a Flydubai co-pilot allegedly attempted an axe attack during a flight has prompted questions about how he was cleared to fly despite having previously been identified as a security risk.
Al Jazeera · 4 Oct, 17:26
Iran's Security Chief Warns of Severe Economic Crisis
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has issued a rare warning about a severe economic crisis in the country, weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and reinforced its naval blockade.
The New York Times · 4 Oct, 17:24
Moscow Communist rally turns political as chants of "Down with the Tsar!" lead to dozens of detentions
A Communist Party-organized commemoration in Moscow on Sunday, approved by authorities, turned into a sharply anti-government march, resulting in dozens of detentions.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Oct, 17:21
24 schools torched or trashed amid protests across France
France's education minister says 24 schools have been torched or vandalized during ongoing protests, with 400 to 500 schools fully or partially closed. At least 78 education staff have been injured.
ERR (rus) · 4 Oct, 17:20
Egyptians Angered by Pharaohs' Skin Tone in Wall Mural
A wall mural created for a Chinese president's state visit to Egypt sparked public anger after the pharaohs' skin tone was seen as echoing Afrocentric claims about their origin, prompting the artwork to be urgently repainted.
LSM · 4 Oct, 16:28
Yemen's leader declares counter-offensive as Houthis effectively encircle Taiz
Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council chief Rashad al-Alimi announced a broad military operation to retake territory from Iran-backed Houthi forces, as fighters cut off the main supply route into the besieged city of Taiz.
France 24 · 4 Oct, 16:25