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Germany Reworks Special Forces Training for Possible War With Russia

Germany's Bundeswehr special forces are changing their training to prepare for a possible conflict with Russia and operations on NATO's eastern flank. The changes cover anti-tank and anti-drone combat, as well as longer field missions.

Latvijas Avīze · 27 Oct, 11:09

Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Strategy Drops Off Rada Voting Agenda, Putting €420 Million in EU Funds at Risk

Ukraine's parliament has for the second time removed the draft Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2026–2030 from its voting agenda because of a lack of votes. Payment of €420 million from the European Union is tied to its adoption.

Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Oct, 10:10

Truce begins in Oleshky, the Ukrainian city where residents ate weeds to survive

A ceasefire has begun in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, which the White House says was secured by US First Lady Melania Trump. Ukraine says it is honouring its commitments.

BBC World · 27 Oct, 10:10

Astrologer: Mercury Retrograde to Affect Libra, Scorpio and Taurus

Astrologer Evan Nathaniel Grim predicts that during Mercury's retrograde motion, three zodiac signs – Libra, Scorpio and Taurus – will reassess their desires and life priorities. The forecast was published by the lifestyle and relationships site YourTango.

BNN · 27 Oct, 10:10

Jordanian Airstrikes in Syria Kill Seven Civilians, Syrian State Media Report

Jordan's military carried out airstrikes in Syria, and Syrian state media report that seven civilians were killed. Jordan says the strikes were retaliation for an attack on a church in the south of the country.

The New York Times · 27 Oct, 10:09

Russia recruits mercenaries in less developed African countries

Russia is stepping up mercenary recruitment in Africa to offset manpower losses. After warnings from several countries, it has reportedly turned to economically less developed states in the region.

LSM · 27 Oct, 09:11

UK government met 137 businesses on datacentre policy, but no environmental groups

An investigation by the nonprofit Spotlight on Corruption found that the UK government held no meetings with environmental groups while shaping its AI datacentre policy. Senior officials met 137 businesses and only two community groups.

The Guardian World · 27 Oct, 09:09

Romania uncovers sabotage network coordinated by Russian intelligence services

Romania's Internal Intelligence Service says it has uncovered a network of agents set up to carry out sabotage in the country. The service says Russian intelligence services directly coordinated it.

LSM · 27 Oct, 08:13

Israel Holds Parliamentary Election as Netanyahu and Eisenkot Blocs Run Neck and Neck

Israel is holding a parliamentary election on 27 October, and polls suggest neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp nor his opponents can win an outright majority. The outcome could decide the future of the 77-year-old leader's career and the country's direction.

Delfi · 27 Oct, 08:12

US officials admit a deal between Moscow and Kyiv will be hard to reach

White House officials acknowledge that peace talks on the war in Ukraine are difficult, with Donbas as the main sticking point. Meanwhile, US lawmakers are arguing over Starlink speed limits and Witkoff's meeting with Putin.

ERR (rus) · 27 Oct, 08:12

Belgrade Cleans Up Park That Hosted Pro-Government Camp After Student List Election Win

After the Student List movement won Serbia's parliamentary elections, hundreds of volunteers cleaned Belgrade's Pioneers Park. A camp loyal to the ruling party known as Ćaciland had occupied it for 18 months.

The Guardian World · 27 Oct, 08:10

Europe's Five Big NATO Members Say They Are Ready to Take on More Responsibility

France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom have said they are ready to assume greater responsibility within NATO. At the same time, they stress that the US remains an integral ally.

TVNET · 27 Oct, 08:10

Student List Leads Serbian Parliamentary Vote, Promises Tough Fight Against Corruption

In Serbia's early parliamentary election, the Student List, which grew out of student-led protests, won 52.7% of the vote with 97% of polling stations counted. The party SNS took 39.2%. The Student List has pledged a tough fight against corruption.

Diena · 27 Oct, 08:10

Israel votes in first parliamentary election since 7 October attacks

Polls opened on 27 October for Israel's Knesset election, the first since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023. Surveys suggest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition will lose its majority, though the opposition may also fall short of the seats needed to govern.

The Guardian World · 27 Oct, 07:12

Israel Votes in Parliamentary Election as Netanyahu Faces Eisenkot

Israel holds a Knesset election on Oct. 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot as the main rivals. Polls show neither bloc has a decisive majority.

The New York Times · 27 Oct, 07:11

US-brokered ceasefire takes effect in Oleshky as strikes hit Kyiv

A localised ceasefire arranged by US First Lady Melania Trump began at 3 am on Tuesday in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine. Russian strikes meanwhile damaged a bridge in Kyiv.

Euronews · 27 Oct, 07:10

Ceasefire takes effect in Oleshky to allow evacuation and aid deliveries

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt fire in Oleshky, a city in the Russian-occupied part of Ukraine's Kherson region, so aid can be delivered and residents can leave. Meanwhile, a Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Monday evening killed at least one person.

Delfi · 27 Oct, 07:09

Von der Leyen's Planned Commission Overhaul: What Outside Advisers Recommend

Ursula von der Leyen's plan to slim down and reorganize the European Commission has moved a step closer. Outside advisers are calling for a stronger center and fewer bureaucratic silos.

Politico Europe · 27 Oct, 07:09

Jordan says 'terrorists' killed in Syria in retaliatory strike; Syria shuts border crossing

Jordan says a retaliatory strike in Syria killed 'terrorists' after an attack on a church. Syria then closed the only passenger and commercial border crossing between the two countries.

BBC World · 27 Oct, 06:11

MEPs Meet Tobacco Lobbyists Four Times as Often as in Previous Term

Since summer 2024, European Parliament members have declared more than 400 meetings with tobacco and nicotine lobbyists, against about 100 in the 2019–2024 term. The rise comes as the EU rewrites its tobacco and nicotine rules.

Politico Europe · 27 Oct, 06:11

Student movement “Student List” wins Serbia's early parliamentary election

The opposition “Student List” won an absolute majority in Serbia's early parliamentary election, defeating the party of longtime leader Aleksandar Vučić. The EU welcomed the result, but the new force's stance on Russia sanctions and Kosovo leaves Serbia's EU path uncertain.

NRA · 27 Oct, 06:11

US suspends visa-free travel for Chinese citizens to Northern Mariana Islands

The US Department of Homeland Security has suspended a visa-free travel program for Chinese citizens visiting the Northern Mariana Islands, citing espionage risks and "birth tourism." The suspension takes effect on 30 October.

Pravda — ziņas · 27 Oct, 06:11

Brazilian police shoot man who threatened partner with fake gun

Police in Criciúma, in southern Brazil, shot a man who had assaulted his partner and threatened her with a fake gun. According to Al Jazeera, he used her as a shield.

Al Jazeera · 27 Oct, 06:10

Commentary: History Is Not a Fairness Contest, and Small States Must Matter to Great Powers

A commentary in the Latvian daily Diena argues that history is won neither by the morally superior nor always by the strongest, but by those who exploit the contradictions of their era. It says small states, Latvia included, must find ways to become part of other countries' strategic calculations.

Diena · 27 Oct, 06:10

Israel Votes: Hard-Right Nationalism Against the Country's Founding Ideals

Israel is holding an election in which two candidates represent competing visions of the country. The result could shape its identity for years.

The New York Times · 27 Oct, 06:09

Donald and Melania Trump reportedly sleep in separate bedrooms at the White House

Several biographers of the US president's family say Donald and Melania Trump sleep in separate bedrooms in the White House. The rooms were reportedly on different floors of the building.

Jauns.lv · 27 Oct, 06:09

Apollo.lv Offers a Quiz With Only Two Answer Options

The Latvian news portal Apollo.lv has published an interactive quiz in which every question has just two possible answers. Readers are invited to see whether they can score 100%.

Apollo.lv · 27 Oct, 05:11

US trade chief warns Airbus loan could jeopardise US-EU tariff truce

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says a record European Investment Bank loan to Airbus could put the tariff truce between the US and the European Union at risk. He urged that the matter be resolved as soon as possible.

France 24 · 27 Oct, 05:11

Moroccan police intercept migrant swimming towards Ceuta

Moroccan police intercepted a migrant who was swimming towards Ceuta, Spain's enclave in North Africa. Al Jazeera reported the incident in a video item.

Al Jazeera · 27 Oct, 05:10

US military base in Japan bans China's BYD electric vehicles

Kadena air base on Japan's Okinawa island has banned all vehicles made by Chinese carmaker BYD over security concerns. US officials have not named a specific threat.

The Guardian World · 27 Oct, 05:10

Taiwan Develops AI-Guided Drone Swarms for Maritime Surveillance

Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council is developing an AI system to coordinate drone swarms for continuous sea monitoring and to counter China's "gray zone" activities. A simulation of two 20-drone swarms flying at once has already been completed.

Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Oct, 05:10

Poll: Marine Le Pen Is Rejected by Fewer French Voters Than in September

A monthly Cluster 17 survey for POLITICO ahead of France's 2027 presidential election finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen is ruled out by fewer voters than in September, while Jean-Luc Mélenchon is rejected more. Centrist candidates face rejection as strong as the far right and far left.

Politico Europe · 27 Oct, 05:09

Dubai litigation reveals how Russia's shadow oil trade works under sanctions

Former Rosneft executive Igor Soglayev is in court against Azerbaijani businessmen who trade Russian oil. Litigation documents seen by The Wall Street Journal show how Russian oil and petroleum products have been exported since the war began.

Meduza · 27 Oct, 04:12

Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed for an attack on Iran ahead of the country's election, but the military chief resisted. In recent days he then pushed for a different action short of an overt strike.

The New York Times · 27 Oct, 04:12