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Slaidiņš: Possible Russian mobilization of 300,000 could serve three different goals
Latvian National Guard staff officer Jānis Slaidiņš analyzes Ukrainian intelligence reports on a potential Russian mobilization wave of up to 300,000 people, outlining where such forces might be deployed. The most likely scenario involves reinforcing already occupied areas in Donetsk region.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Oct, 10:23
Russia's 'Wagner' mercenary group keeps operating in Africa under new guise
Although Russia's Wagner mercenary group appeared to vanish from headlines after leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's death, its remnants remain active in several African countries. A Latvian Radio program examines the group's transformation and Russia's continuing role in it.
LSM · 4 Oct, 10:20
UN: Over 15,000 civilians affected by Ukraine war casualties in first eight months of 2026
The UN Human Rights Office has verified that more than 15,280 civilians were killed or injured in Ukraine during the first eight months of 2026 due to Russian aggression — a 55% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Oct, 09:31
Bosnians cast ballots in election overshadowed by pro-Russian politician and ethnic strain
Bosnia and Herzegovina held a general election Sunday dominated by pro-Russian politician Milorad Dodik, who is not on the ballot but has stoked ethnic tensions, while many voters focused on everyday struggles.
France 24 · 4 Oct, 09:26
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German Chancellor Merz makes unannounced visit to Kyiv
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in an unannounced visit, where he is expected to reaffirm Germany's continued support for Ukraine. The trip was kept secret beforehand for security reasons.
TVNET · 4 Oct, 09:24
Tory conference in upbeat mood, but poll numbers tell a different story
The UK Conservative Party conference in Birmingham opens in a more unified, optimistic mood than last year, though the party remains stuck in third place in the polls. Some MPs warn leader Kemi Badenoch's focus on Reform UK voters risks alienating centrists.
The Guardian World · 4 Oct, 09:23
Russian forces strike Dnipro and three districts, fires break out
On the morning of October 4, Russian troops shelled the city of Dnipro and used drones to attack the Pavlohrad, Kryvyi Rih and Nikopol districts, sparking fires and damage.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Oct, 09:20
Russian strikes hit central Dnipro and surrounding districts, fires break out
On the morning of October 4, Russian forces shelled Dnipro and launched drone attacks on the Pavlohrad, Kryvyi Rih and Nikopol districts, causing fires and damage.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Oct, 09:19
Russia's September box-office winner: the 2008 movie 'Twilight'
The 2008 vampire film 'Twilight' topped Russia's box office in September after a theatrical rerelease, beating out two new releases. It's the first time an older film has led the monthly chart since tracking began.
Meduza · 4 Oct, 08:28
Bosnia and Herzegovina holds general election
Voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina went to the polls on October 4 to take part in the country's general election.
Al Jazeera · 4 Oct, 08:28
Polish activists launch abortion pill locker to skirt near-total ban
Campaigners in Warsaw have unveiled what they call the world's first parcel locker for abortion pills, letting women collect the medication anonymously via a six-digit code. The move targets Poland's near-total abortion ban.
The Guardian World · 4 Oct, 08:24
Russian drones destroy millions of Ukrainian books in deliberate strikes on publishers
Russian drones have destroyed around 13 million Ukrainian books this year, including 8 million at publisher Ranok's warehouse in Kharkiv. Industry figures say strikes on book warehouses are tied to a broader effort to suppress Ukrainian cultural and linguistic identity.
Guardian Ukraina · 4 Oct, 08:24
P-plater denied bail after car ploughs into crowd of Newcastle Knights fans
An 18-year-old provisional driver has been refused bail after his car crashed into a crowd of football fans in Newcastle, Australia, injuring ten people including a five-year-old girl placed in an induced coma.
The Guardian World · 4 Oct, 07:24
Over 5,000 detained in France as high school students protest education system failures
French police detained more than 5,000 people during nationwide protests by high school students angry over dilapidated schools, overcrowded classrooms and a chronic shortage of teachers.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Oct, 07:22
Saudi-Backed Yemeni Army Claims 700 Houthi Fighters Killed in 24 Hours
Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces say they killed around 700 Houthi fighters in the past 24 hours amid efforts to retake lost territory. The claim remains unverified by independent sources.
Al Jazeera · 4 Oct, 07:20
Kuleba: Putin cares only about his place in history books
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tells France 24 that Putin's actions are driven primarily by a desire to secure a grand historical legacy, linking this to the symbolism of St Petersburg's Bronze Horseman monument.
France 24 · 4 Oct, 06:26
Berlin protest opposes return of mandatory military service
Several thousand people, mostly young, took part in a demonstration in Berlin on the evening of October 2 against reinstating mandatory military service in Germany. Military service currently remains voluntary, though young men are already required to fill out questionnaires and undergo medical exams.
ERR (rus) · 4 Oct, 06:25
Medical plane carrying 6 people goes missing off Massachusetts coast
A search is underway off Nantucket after a medical plane carrying six people disappeared en route to Boston. The aircraft dropped sharply in altitude before contact was lost.
BBC World · 4 Oct, 06:24
Australian agencies probe flydubai co-pilot's two years in the country after alleged cockpit attack
Australian security agencies are investigating the past links of the flydubai co-pilot accused of trying to hijack a Tel Aviv-bound flight, who spent about two years studying in Australia. The man, named as Hammam al-Hammami, had earlier been barred from flying by Oman before joining the airline.
The Guardian World · 4 Oct, 06:22
Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa
Zimbabwean returnees who fled xenophobic attacks in South Africa are facing serious economic hardship and limited support as they try to rebuild their lives back home.
Al Jazeera · 4 Oct, 06:22
Fire near Machu Picchu access road leaves one dead
A fire broke out on the road leading to Peru's Machu Picchu, killing one person and injuring two others. The blaze started from controlled farmland burning that spread amid hot, windy, dry conditions.
Deutsche Welle · 4 Oct, 06:21
12-Year-Old Girl Killed in Baltimore Shooting Over Parking Spot
A shooting erupted in a Baltimore park on Saturday following a dispute over a parking space, leaving a 12-year-old girl dead and three other people injured.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Oct, 06:20
Canada drafts contingency plan for unlikely US invasion scenario
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed the country prepared for a highly improbable scenario of a US military attack. Experts call an invasion extremely unlikely but note rising strain in the relationship.
BBC World · 4 Oct, 05:28
Brazil heads to the polls Sunday with Lula and Bolsonaro running neck-and-neck
Brazilians vote Sunday in a presidential election where polling shows President Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a virtual tie. A runoff on October 25 looms if neither crosses the 50% threshold.
Deutsche Welle · 4 Oct, 05:27
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to step up strikes on Russian oil refineries over Moscow's winter strategy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to a new Kremlin doctrine targeting civilian infrastructure, while exit polls in Latvia's election point to a lead for pro-European parties.
Guardian Ukraina · 4 Oct, 05:25
Ethiopian Government Troops Seize Tigray's Capital Mekelle
Ethiopia's government forces say they have captured Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, following a week of intense fighting with Tigrayan forces.
Al Jazeera · 4 Oct, 05:25
North Korea Reports Successful Test Launch of Strategic Missile Toward Japan
North Korea has conducted a training launch of a medium-range strategic missile toward the Sea of Japan. The launch is being described as successful.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Oct, 05:23
UK politics roundup: concern over Man City sale, Trump's G20 visit, and Oxford Street pedestrianization
Several UK political and city stories have emerged: concern over a possible sale of Manchester City by its UAE owners, Greater Manchester's mayor pledging a professional welcome for Trump at next year's G20, Wales's secretary ruling out a coalition with nationalists, and London's Oxford Street set to go car-free from late October.
Politico Europe · 4 Oct, 05:23
Russia begins striking Kyiv's Dnipro bridges for first time since invasion
Russian forces have for the first time started attacking Kyiv's bridges across the Dnipro River, damaging two crossings and causing major traffic disruption in the Ukrainian capital.
Meduza · 4 Oct, 05:21
Brazil heads into tight presidential vote between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazilians vote Sunday in a presidential election dominated by incumbent Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, with polls pointing to a likely runoff.
Euronews · 4 Oct, 04:27
Ukraine to step up strikes on Russian oil refineries as Moscow intensifies attacks on Kyiv
Ukraine is preparing to intensify strikes on Russia's oil refining industry while urgently developing new interceptor drones, missiles and other weapons ahead of another winter of war. The move comes as Russia expands its attacks on Kyiv.
Euromaidan Press · 4 Oct, 04:26
Brazil's campaign enters final day as some voters say they want neither Lula nor Bolsonaro
Brazil's presidential election campaign has reached its final day, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro making their closing appeals to voters. Several Brazilians say they remain undecided, viewing neither candidate as an acceptable choice.
NPR World · 4 Oct, 04:25
Ghana cracks down on preaching aboard moving public buses
Ghana has introduced a new law banning preaching and hawking on moving public transport vehicles, with penalties including prison time or fines. The measure threatens a long-standing tradition of pastors evangelising passengers during bus journeys.
BBC World · 4 Oct, 04:23
Vucic launches campaign to become Serbia's prime minister
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has launched a campaign to become prime minister through a parliamentary vote, seeking to extend his hold on power in Serbia.
Al Jazeera · 4 Oct, 04:22
U.S. completes military withdrawal from Iraq
The United States has fully withdrawn its military forces from Iraq, ending a presence that lasted more than two decades. The move comes 23 years after President George W. Bush's administration launched its invasion of the country in 2003.
NPR World · 4 Oct, 03:26
Russian drones strike Kyiv, fire breaks out in Desniansky district
Air raid sirens sounded twice overnight in Kyiv as Russian drones attacked the city, sparking a fire in the Desniansky district.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Oct, 03:25