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Canadian rocker Bryan Adams mocks Trump's lake renaming in new song
Canadian rock star Bryan Adams has released a song, Lake Ontario, criticising US President Donald Trump for ordering the lake be renamed "Lake America". It is part of his upcoming album How's It Goin'.
The Guardian World · 29 Oct, 20:11
Kyiv prepares about $22 million for backup Dnipro crossings after Russian strike on Southern Bridge
After a Russian strike on the Southern Bridge in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital is preparing about $22 million for backup crossings of the Dnipro River. Ukraine's restoration minister says about 600,000 vehicles cross the river each day.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Oct, 20:11
Kaczyński Urges Exit Talks With the EU to Force Reforms
Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of Poland's largest opposition party, has proposed that countries led by national-conservative parties begin talks on leaving the EU. The aim is to force the bloc to return powers to member states.
TVNET · 29 Oct, 20:10
Expert: Trump's policy likely to be even more chaotic after US midterm elections
A security expert predicts that US President Donald Trump's policy will be even more chaotic after the midterm elections. Polls suggest the Republican Party could lose influence in government.
LSM · 29 Oct, 20:09
Local ceasefire in Oleshky becomes a test for a broader deal
A temporary ceasefire took effect in Kherson Oblast on 27 October to let a humanitarian mission reach Russian-occupied Oleshky. It is also seen as a trial of whether Ukrainian and Russian militaries can carry out political decisions on the front line.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 29 Oct, 19:11
Hungarian PM Magyar: Orbán Is Not a Good Candidate to Lead the UN
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar says his predecessor Viktor Orbán is not a suitable candidate for UN Secretary-General. He added that this would only change if the aim were to destroy the organisation.
LSM · 29 Oct, 19:10
US Administration Urges Companies to Accept Russian Diesel, Media Report
The Washington Sun reports that US officials are privately encouraging companies to accept Russian diesel cargoes, but firms fear legal and reputational risks. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal has demanded that ship owners change course.
Pravda — ziņas · 29 Oct, 19:09
UK intelligence agency GCHQ cannot locate thousands of storage devices
The UK oversight body IPCO says the intelligence agency GCHQ does not know where thousands of removable storage devices, which may hold sensitive data, are. GCHQ admits its earlier tracking system was not robust enough.
Politico Europe · 29 Oct, 19:09
Moscow Court Sentences Exiled Libertarian Mikhail Svetov to One Year in Prison in Absentia
A Moscow judge has sentenced Mikhail Svetov, a Russian libertarian leader and online influencer living abroad, to one year in prison in absentia for violating Russia's "foreign agent" law. He has already been fined at least five times for similar violations.
The Moscow Times · 29 Oct, 18:12
US and Japan agree to set up joint missile production facility in Japan
The United States and Japan announced on Wednesday an agreement to establish a facility in Japan for joint missile production. The two allies have repeatedly voiced alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia.
NPR World · 29 Oct, 18:11
Russian attacks are changing life in western Ukrainian cities, disrupting business, schooling and power supply
In autumn 2026, Russian jet-powered drones and strikes have reached western Ukraine, long seen as a relatively safe rear area. Cities face frequent air raid sirens, blackouts and disruption to business, schools and transport.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Oct, 18:10
England delays nine of 14 planned council mergers again
The UK government says council mergers in England will go ahead in only five of 14 areas, with nine decisions withdrawn for further review. The opposition has called the process a farce.
BBC England · 29 Oct, 18:10
Russia and Ukraine hold truce around occupied Oleshky for more than two days
Fighting around the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine has stopped since October 27. The human rights commissioners of both countries have set out for the city to deliver aid and organize evacuations.
Meduza · 29 Oct, 18:09
LGBTQ Christians in Russia keep their faith despite Orthodox Church condemnation
In Russia, where the "LGBT movement" was declared extremist in November 2023, queer believers and supportive priests are finding ways to reconcile faith and sexuality. The account comes from the LGBTQ outlet Just Got Lucky, reporting for Meduza.
Meduza · 29 Oct, 17:12
Spain reckons with second deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
A train crash in Toledo province on Wednesday killed 69 people. It has seriously damaged Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's election campaign.
France 24 · 29 Oct, 17:11
Finland opens criminal investigation into Google's forest clearing for datacentre site
Finnish police are investigating possible environmental law breaches at the site of Google's planned datacentre in Muhos. Forest was cleared and drained before legally required environmental impact assessments were completed.
The Guardian World · 29 Oct, 17:11
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China's Communist Party agrees to tighten discipline within its ranks
Senior officials of China's ruling Communist Party agreed in Beijing on Thursday on measures to strengthen internal party discipline, Chinese media report.
TVNET · 29 Oct, 17:10
Zyuganov Criticizes Russian Budget: War to Take Half of Revenue
Gennady Zyuganov, leader of Russia's Communist Party, has sharply criticized the government's budget draft, saying war spending will consume half of state revenue. He also warned about cuts to housing and utilities funding.
Jauns.lv · 29 Oct, 17:10
Lubinets travels to occupied Oleshky via Russian territory
Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said he agreed to a route through Russia because there is no other way to reach temporarily occupied Oleshky. The trip is part of a humanitarian mission.
Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Oct, 17:09
Lubinets says he is travelling to occupied Oleshky via Russia because there is no other route
Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets agreed to a route through Russia to reach occupied Oleshky. His press office says there is no other option for the humanitarian mission.
Pravda — ziņas · 29 Oct, 17:09
Wolf Severely Injures Eight-Year-Old Girl at German Zoo
At a wildlife park south of Berlin, Germany, a wolf severely injured an eight-year-old girl during an event for children. The zoo is closed while an investigation is under way.
NRA · 29 Oct, 17:09
14 killed at Dnipro station: Ukrzaliznytsia says evacuation was announced, but passengers stayed near the train
Ukraine's state railway Ukrzaliznytsia is investigating a Russian drone strike on Dnipro's railway station that killed 14 people. The company says warnings were issued in time, yet many passengers remained next to the train.
Pravda — ziņas · 29 Oct, 16:12
Lavrov Travels to US for G20 Meeting to Denounce Sanctions on Russia
Moscow says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will use the G20 meeting in Atlanta to denounce sanctions. They were imposed to make Russia pay for its invasion of Ukraine.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Oct, 16:09
Russian strike on Dnipro railway platform kills at least 14 people
A Russian drone hit a railway station platform in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday, killing at least 14 people. Russian attacks on Kremenchuk and Chernihiv also killed and injured civilians.
Politico Europe · 29 Oct, 16:09
European Commission urges countries to hold off national social media bans for children for 12 months
The European Commission has asked EU member states to refrain from new national social media restrictions for children until bloc-wide rules are adopted. The EU rejected Austria's proposed ban for children under 14.
Diena · 29 Oct, 16:09
France Shootings Suspect Says He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor Says
A prosecutor said the suspect, identified as Kévin T., admitted planning last week's attacks near Paris. One person was killed and seven were wounded.
The New York Times · 29 Oct, 16:08
ISW: Kremlin seeks economic gains from US but refuses to concede on war aims
The US-based Institute for the Study of War concludes that Moscow is pursuing economic cooperation with Washington that would help sustain its war on Ukraine, while giving up none of its goals. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is again talking about peace in Ukraine.
Delfi · 29 Oct, 15:11
Nordic rift over Putin call: Denmark and Sweden criticise Finland and Norway's move
Finland's president and Norway's prime minister held a 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, drawing public criticism from Denmark and Sweden. The row exposes Europe's divisions over whether, and through whom, to talk to Moscow about ending the war in Ukraine.
Guardian Ukraina · 29 Oct, 15:10
Russian missile strike on Lozova in Kharkiv region wounds six men
Russian forces struck the city of Lozova in Ukraine's Kharkiv region with missiles on 29 October. Six men were wounded and taken to hospital.
Pravda — ziņas · 29 Oct, 15:09
Russia proposes cutting off phones brought from abroad unless registered within two weeks
Russia's Digital Development Ministry has proposed that from April 2027, smartphones brought in from abroad for personal use be disconnected from mobile networks unless owners register their IMEI numbers within two weeks.
Meduza · 29 Oct, 15:09
Spain begins three days of mourning after train collision kills 69
Spain has begun three days of mourning after a train collision that killed 69 people. It is the country's second major high-speed rail disaster this year.
France 24 · 29 Oct, 15:09
Latvia to Chair the UN Security Council for the First Time
Starting 1 November, Latvia will hold the UN Security Council presidency for one month for the first time. Its priorities will be Russia's war in Ukraine and challenges posed by new technologies.
Jauns.lv · 29 Oct, 15:09
Germany Detains Two 19-Year-Olds Over Starlink Arson in Bulgaria
German authorities have detained two 19-year-olds whom Bulgaria links to an arson attack on the Starlink satellite internet network. Sofia says they also attacked the network elsewhere in the EU, and it is seeking their extradition.
Euromaidan Press · 29 Oct, 15:09
Press review: Spain train crash and the rise of rib remodelling surgery
France 24's Thursday press review leads with the Spanish train collision that killed dozens of people on Wednesday. It also covers a Guardian report on the growing popularity of rib remodelling cosmetic surgery.
France 24 · 29 Oct, 14:11
Container Ship "Contship Jet" Sinks Off Bulgaria After Naval Drone Strike
The Liberian-flagged container ship "Contship Jet" has sunk in the Black Sea off Bulgaria a day after being hit by three naval drones. All 18 crew members were rescued.
Diena · 29 Oct, 14:10
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Expert: Democratic Win in Midterms Could Strengthen Congressional Checks on Trump
Sandis Šrāders, a senior researcher at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs, says Democratic control of both chambers of the US Congress would let Congress rein in President Donald Trump's power more actively.
Apollo.lv · 29 Oct, 14:10