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Expert: UK-France migration deal reveals wider post-Brexit political dynamics
A London-based professor warns that the new UK-France migration agreement is a small but telling piece of a much larger post-Brexit relationship, where migration is tangled up with diplomacy and security. She cautions against reducing human plight to a numbers game.
France 24 · 2 Oct, 04:23
US to send Marines to Baltic Sea in support of NATO mission
The US Department of Defense has announced that American military personnel will support NATO's Baltic Sentry mission in the Baltic Sea region. Troops will work with Finland's brigade and conduct reconnaissance.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Oct, 04:22
SpaceX flight with first Black female commander sets US speed record
SpaceX delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station in just eight hours, the fastest trip ever made by a US entity. The mission's commander, Jessica Watkins, became the first Black woman to lead a crew into orbit.
The Guardian Science · 2 Oct, 04:22
Hochul Appoints Attorney General James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Gang-Rape Case
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has named Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate an alleged 2024 gang-rape at Cornell University, after doubts emerged over the local prosecutor's and campus police's handling of the case.
The Guardian World · 2 Oct, 04:21
Putin boasts of gains in Donbas at Valdai forum, but his own figures tell a different story
Vladimir Putin claimed Ukraine controls only 11% of Donetsk region and vowed to seize the rest faster than predicted, but his own past statements show minimal territorial progress over eight months.
Jauns.lv · 2 Oct, 04:20
Putin threatens to use 'all weapons' if West directly attacks Kaliningrad
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is ready to use all weapons at its disposal, including nuclear ones, if its Kaliningrad exclave or other Russian territory comes under direct attack; NATO called the rhetoric irresponsible.
3 avoti · 2 Oct, 03:30
Russian drone hits Kyiv's Pivdennyi Bridge for third time in one day
Kyiv's Pivdennyi Bridge was struck by Russian drones three times in a single day, damaging the bridge structure and halting metro and surface public transport.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Oct, 03:26
Major fire erupts at historic Miller mansion in St. Petersburg slated for luxury housing conversion
A significant fire has broken out at the historic Miller mansion in central St. Petersburg, a building a developer planned to turn into upscale apartments. No injuries have been reported.
Meduza · 2 Oct, 03:25
Tom Cruise stops to check on slumped-over employee
Security camera footage shows actor Tom Cruise noticing an employee hunched over her phone and returning to check if she was okay. The clip has sparked both praise and skepticism online.
Latvijas Avīze · 2 Oct, 03:25
Politicians talk less about climate, but the green shift keeps moving
The New York Times reports that more politicians have scaled back public talk about climate change, yet the transition toward renewable energy and a greener economy continues to advance regardless.
The New York Times · 2 Oct, 03:24
Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot underwent Islamist radicalisation, UAE probes terror link
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the flydubai co-pilot who attacked the captain on Wednesday had undergone Islamist radical indoctrination, as the UAE launched an investigation into a possible terror connection.
France 24 · 2 Oct, 03:21
Ukraine's Former Defense Minister, Recently Dismissed, Unveils 'Army of Robots' Plan
Ukraine's recently dismissed former defense minister has announced an 'Army of Robots' initiative aiming for tens of thousands of cheap unmanned units, with a target cost of $10,000 per machine.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Oct, 03:21
Israeli drone strike and West Bank settler attack leave two Palestinians dead
An Israeli drone strike killed a Palestinian in Gaza and settlers killed another in the West Bank, as the overall casualty toll in Gaza since the October 2025 ceasefire continues to climb.
Al Jazeera · 2 Oct, 03:20
How Volodin won a record third term as Russia's Duma speaker — and why Putin keeps him
Vyacheslav Volodin was elected State Duma speaker for a record third time after Vladimir Putin again blocked Dmitry Medvedev from the post. Sources say Volodin's career has endured because of his extreme personal loyalty to Putin and his lack of ties to any single power faction.
Meduza · 2 Oct, 02:26
Analyst: Ukraine's goal in the Lyman sector is to push Russians across the Zherebets River
Latvian National Guard staff officer Jānis Slaidiņš says Ukrainian forces in the Lyman sector appear focused on pushing Russian units across the Zherebets River and digging in on new positions, while also noting Ukraine's growing use of remote-controlled ground drones.
Latvijas Avīze · 2 Oct, 02:25
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Russian education minister: moral guidance in kindergartens more important than reading
Russia's Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov has stated that kindergartens should focus more on teaching so-called 'moral guidelines' than on basic literacy skills like reading and writing. The statement reflects growing attention by Russian authorities to ideological influence among the youngest children.
TVNET · 2 Oct, 02:25
Lucien Lazare, Jewish Resistance Fighter in Occupied France, Dies at 101
Lucien Lazare, who fought with a Jewish resistance group against Nazi occupation in France during World War II, has died at age 101.
The New York Times · 2 Oct, 02:24
Mediapart says it authenticated antisemitic messages linked to Bardella
French investigative outlet Mediapart says it has authenticated 2013 antisemitic messages attributed to Marine Le Pen's ally Jordan Bardella, who denies writing them and plans to sue for defamation.
France 24 · 2 Oct, 02:23
Brazilian government demands probe into alleged US funding of far-right groups
Brazil's government has called for an investigation into a report alleging the Trump administration directed funds to far-right causes in the country. The claim emerges ahead of the country's upcoming presidential election.
Al Jazeera · 2 Oct, 02:22
Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, catches fire
Britain's UKMTO reports that an unknown projectile struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, setting it on fire. The crew is safe and no responsible party has been identified.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Oct, 02:22
Oil tanker struck in attack in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency has reported. The crew is reported safe, and no one has claimed responsibility.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Oct, 02:22
Edinburgh botanic garden reopens palm houses after five-year storm-proofing restoration
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh reopens its historic palm houses on Friday after a five-year, £23.5m restoration that installed over 5,700 stronger glass panels to protect plants from winter storms, following years of glass damage that has killed or injured valuable specimens.
The Guardian World · 2 Oct, 02:21
"I Should Have Been Dead Long Ago": Woman Shot Dead at Her New York Doorway
In May 2022, 51-year-old Anna Torres was shot dead at her front door in New York, a case now linked to the broader phenomenon of modern-day "witch" persecution.
TVNET · 2 Oct, 01:26
US: Woman, 51, shot dead at her front door in New York in broad daylight
On May 4, 2022, 51-year-old Anna Torres was shot dead at her own front door in New York, hit by two bullets in the neck and arm. The case is referenced in a report discussing modern-day "witch hunts."
Apollo.lv · 2 Oct, 01:26
NATO's Rutte: No Nuclear Risk to Baltics, But Moscow Warns Over Kaliningrad
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says there is no risk of Russia using nuclear weapons against the Baltic states, while Moscow warns that isolating Kaliningrad could trigger a nuclear response.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Oct, 01:25
Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine, warns West over nuclear weapons for Kaliningrad
Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking in Moscow, said a ceasefire with Ukraine is currently not possible, while warning the West he would deploy nuclear weapons if necessary to defend the Kaliningrad exclave.
Al Jazeera · 2 Oct, 01:24
Israel's Herzog slams British sanctions as interference in upcoming election
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called Britain's sanctions a grave mistake, accusing London of interfering in Israeli domestic politics ahead of an election.
Politico Europe · 2 Oct, 01:24
Netanyahu Links FlyDubai Co-Pilot Attack to "Islamist Radical Indoctrination"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot who attacked the captain aboard a FlyDubai aircraft had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination," without elaborating further. Investigators continue to probe the motive behind the attack.
The New York Times · 2 Oct, 01:24
UK to ban airlines from charging parents to sit next to their children
The UK government plans to stop airlines charging parents extra to be seated beside their children on flights, with the rule expected before next summer's holidays.
The Guardian World · 2 Oct, 01:23
Ukrainian Named to UN Subcommittee on Torture Prevention for First Time
Ukraine has secured its first-ever seat on the UN Subcommittee for the Prevention of Torture, with Anton Symkovych elected for the 2027–2030 term after winning 60 votes in the first round.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Oct, 01:22
Ukraine wins first-ever seat on UN Subcommittee against torture and ill-treatment
Ukrainian representative Anton Symkovych has been elected to the UN Subcommittee for the Prevention of Torture for the 2027–2030 term, marking the first time Ukraine has held such a seat.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Oct, 01:22
Travelodge boss says firm working hard on room security after damning review
Travelodge's interim CEO says the company is intensifying efforts on hotel room security following a critical review that found ongoing safety failings across its hotels.
BBC England · 2 Oct, 00:24
Poll: Nearly 70% of Americans say US-Israel war on Iran wasn't worth it
A new poll shows almost 70 percent of Americans believe the US-Israeli war against Iran was not worth fighting, a sharp rise in opposition since July.
Al Jazeera · 2 Oct, 00:23
Bear crashes Colorado farmers' market for a taste of fresh pastries
A bear wandered into a farmers' market in Aspen, Colorado last Saturday and helped itself to bread and baked goods, drawing a crowd of onlookers with their phones out. Wildlife officials say drought-driven food shortages are pushing bears into closer contact with people ahead of hibernation.
The Guardian World · 2 Oct, 00:23
Finnish MPs report unexplained break-ins at their homes, PM points to possible foreign involvement
Several Finnish members of parliament have noticed signs over the past year that someone entered their homes while they were away. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said foreign actors could be behind the incidents.
Meduza · 2 Oct, 00:20
Putin tells Valdai forum Russia never started the war, claims it is the victim of aggression
Russian President Vladimir Putin told the Valdai discussion club that Russia did not start the war in Ukraine but is itself a victim of aggression, while threatening nuclear weapons use if Kaliningrad is attacked.
Jauns.lv · 1 Oct, 23:24