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No incidents recorded in Oleshky since ceasefire began
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian parliament's human rights commissioner, said that no incidents have been recorded in the city of Oleshky during the 30 hours since the ceasefire took effect.
TVNET · 28 Oct, 13:11
Local ceasefire in occupied Oleshky holds for first 30 hours
A local truce that began on Tuesday in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky has held through its first day and night. Fighting between Russia and Ukraine continues elsewhere.
France 24 · 28 Oct, 13:11
At Least 30 Dead After High-Speed Trains Collide Near Toledo, Spain
A high-speed passenger train rear-ended another near Toledo, Spain, on Wednesday morning, killing at least 30 people. It is the second major accident involving the same operators since a January crash.
The New York Times · 28 Oct, 13:11
Russell Brand takes the stand as defence opens in London rape and sexual assault trial
The prosecution has finished presenting its case against comedian Russell Brand at Southwark Crown Court in London, and Brand has given evidence himself. He denies all charges involving six women.
The Guardian World · 28 Oct, 13:10
Portland Fermentation Festival: Sauerkraut, Kimchi and Little Overlap With MAHA
The annual Portland Fermentation Festival took place in Oregon, where attendees shared homemade ferments. Fermented foods are also being promoted by the US MAHA movement, but festival-goers did not especially identify with it.
Wired · 28 Oct, 13:10
At Least 24 Dead After Church Bus and Dump Truck Collide in Kenya
A church bus carrying worshippers home from a bishop's funeral collided with a dump truck on Kenya's Nairobi–Mombasa highway, killing at least 24 people. Police and local authorities are still investigating the exact circumstances.
NRA · 28 Oct, 13:09
Knife-wielding attacker shot dead by police outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade
Police in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, have killed a man carrying knives who attacked an officer outside the Israeli embassy.
Sky News · 28 Oct, 12:10
Arizona woman feared dead was not found alive in Mexico, police say
Arizona authorities have rejected a claim by officials in Tijuana, Mexico, that Shayna Feinman, who vanished in 2024, had been found alive. Physical evidence showed the woman located is not her.
The Guardian World · 28 Oct, 12:10
Two trains collide south of Madrid in Spain, at least 10 dead
Two trains collided south of Spain's capital, Madrid, on the morning of Wednesday, 28 October. Spanish media report at least 10 deaths and many injured.
ERR (rus) · 28 Oct, 12:10
At Least 10 Killed as Two Trains Collide in Spain, Officials Say
Two trains collided in Spain, and officials say at least 10 people died. Early reports say one train struck the back of the other, sending two carriages down an embankment.
The New York Times · 28 Oct, 12:09
Russia weighs capping foreign internet traffic for its users
Russia's Digital Development Ministry is discussing a plan to route all traffic from foreign domains through the national filtering system and limit its volume, Forbes Russia reported. Officials and IT industry sources say the measures could be part of a telecom overhaul bill.
Meduza · 28 Oct, 11:11
Truck Crashes Into Boeing 727 Displayed at Brazilian Petrol Station
In Brazil, a 46-year-old truck driver, possibly after suddenly losing consciousness, crashed into an aircraft on display at a petrol station. Firefighters had to cut him out of the cab, and he was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
NRA · 28 Oct, 11:11
Yvette Cooper drops plan to abolish Healthwatch England, the NHS patient watchdog
UK Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has abandoned plans to scrap Healthwatch England, the independent body that gathers patient feedback on the NHS in England. The decision followed criticism from MPs and peers across party lines.
The Guardian World · 28 Oct, 11:10
Nine Unusual Stories of How People Became Wealthy
On 28 October the Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze published a roundup of nine unusual ways people have become very rich. It argues that the road to big money does not always begin with an impressive invention or large startup capital.
Latvijas Avīze · 28 Oct, 11:10
Zelensky: No Time for "Quiet Signals" in Dealings with the US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists he is calm about US President Donald Trump's calls for elections in Ukraine. He said he speaks bluntly because Ukraine faces constant strikes and a shortage of anti-ballistic defences.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Oct, 11:09
Kim Jong Un orders North Korean army to boost combat readiness with continuous drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has told army unit commanders to hold continuous, intensive exercises to ensure full readiness for war, The Korea Times reports.
Jauns.lv · 28 Oct, 11:09
Israel election: Netanyahu and Eisenkot both pledge to form government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot have each pledged to form a government after Tuesday's parliamentary election. Exit polls show neither bloc reaching a majority.
France 24 · 28 Oct, 11:08
Lithuania’s Nausėda welcomes Finnish and Norwegian efforts to end Ukraine war
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said on Tuesday that all efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine on terms acceptable to Kyiv should be welcomed. He spoke after a call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who briefed him on a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
LRT English · 28 Oct, 10:11
U.S. Cruise Ship Odyssey Ends Voyage Early Over Fuel Costs
The cruise ship Odyssey, which offered long-term living at sea combined with global travel, is ending its voyage because of fuel costs. Passengers are losing their homes aboard.
NPR World · 28 Oct, 10:10
Zelensky: There Is a Sense That Russia Is Serious About Talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that after European leaders spoke with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, it appears Moscow is serious about a meeting of negotiating teams in Abu Dhabi. The meeting is planned for November.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Oct, 10:09
Zelensky: It Feels Like Russia Is Serious About Abu Dhabi Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that after European leaders spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he has the impression Moscow is serious about a meeting of negotiating teams in Abu Dhabi.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Oct, 10:09
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Netanyahu's bloc leads in Israeli election but falls short of majority, projections show
Israeli media projections say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc widened its lead over the opposition in the parliamentary election. It still lacks a majority.
Apollo.lv · 28 Oct, 09:12
Only 8,600 People in Ukraine Have Signed New Fixed-Term Service Contracts
About 8,600 people, civilians and service members combined, have signed the fixed-term military contracts introduced in Ukraine this summer. The Defense Ministry is reviewing soldiers' feedback and preparing a new contract system.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Oct, 09:11
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US and Russia discuss joint projects after the war ends, FT reports
According to sources cited by the Financial Times, the United States and Russia are discussing a return of American companies to the Russian oil market. Other possible joint projects after the war are also under discussion.
TVNET · 28 Oct, 09:11
Trump Says Zelensky–Putin Meeting Will Be Held "Very Soon"
US President Donald Trump has said a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia will take place "very soon". He believes it could bring major progress in the war in Ukraine.
Diena · 28 Oct, 09:11
Brazil's Election Loser Flávio Bolsonaro Reportedly Leaves for the US
After losing Brazil's presidential runoff, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly arrived in the US on Tuesday despite a travel ban. The US State Department confirmed it will issue visas but did not say whether he is actually travelling.
NRA · 28 Oct, 09:10
Euronews: Israel's Post-Election Deadlock and a Rare Nordic Leaders' Call to Putin
Euronews' 28 October Europe Today show covered Israel's election outcome, the US midterms, a call between Finland's and Norway's leaders and Putin, change in Serbia, and Mbappé's sponsorship losses in China.
Euronews · 28 Oct, 09:10
Brazil presidential runoff loser Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in US, media report
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's presidential runoff, left the country on Tuesday and arrived in the United States, US media report. He faces investigations in Brazil and a travel ban.
Delfi · 28 Oct, 08:11
India turns wary of Trump ahead of US midterm elections
An Al Jazeera feature says India's view of US President Donald Trump has soured. New Delhi may hope midterm losses will leave him chastened.
Al Jazeera · 28 Oct, 08:11
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Trump Says Term "Artificial Intelligence" Will Soon Be Banned in Official Documents
US President Donald Trump has said the use of the term "artificial intelligence" will soon be officially banned in relevant documents and elsewhere. He cited the term's imprecision as the reason.
Apollo.lv · 28 Oct, 08:11
England's Top Civil Judge Urges Debate on AI's Role in Deciding Court Cases
Geoffrey Vos, who retires within days as the most senior judge in England's civil justice system, believes AI could eventually decide some civil cases. He is calling for an open international debate on where the line between human and machine judgment should lie.
Wired · 28 Oct, 08:10
Trump Says Zelensky and Putin Will Meet "Soon"
US President Donald Trump said a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin should take place soon. He added that significant progress would be made on the war.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Oct, 08:09
Cyclone Arnab hits India's southeast coast, nearly 100,000 evacuated
Cyclone Arnab struck India's southeastern coast on Wednesday as a very severe cyclonic storm in Andhra Pradesh. Nearly 100,000 people were evacuated in two states.
Euronews · 28 Oct, 07:11
Trump Calls Venezuela a Potential "51st State" of the US
US President Donald Trump suggested at a campaign rally in Texas that Venezuela could become the "51st state". He highlighted an oil deal with Venezuela's government after former president Nicolás Maduro was removed from power.
Pravda — ziņas · 28 Oct, 07:11
Trump Floats Idea of Venezuela as 51st US State
US President Donald Trump suggested at a campaign rally in Texas that Venezuela could soon become the 51st US state. He also showed a tanker with Venezuelan oil and called the deal with Caracas the oil industry's biggest win in history.
Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Oct, 07:10
Finnish and Norwegian leaders' line to Putin splits European opinion
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre have opened a direct line to Vladimir Putin, drawing criticism from some European leaders. The Politico podcast also covers the Frontex overhaul and EU climate preparations.
Politico Europe · 28 Oct, 07:09