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Europe's Five Biggest NATO Powers Pledge Greater Role in the Alliance
Defence ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain said after talks in Paris that Europe must take on more responsibility for its own security. They also reaffirmed the United States as an indispensable ally.
France 24 · 27 Oct, 04:11
Trump administration asks Washington state to set aside hundreds of suspected noncitizen ballots
The US Justice Department has asked Washington state to set aside any ballots cast by more than 400 people it alleges are registered without US citizenship. State officials say the timing is meant to cast unfounded doubt on the results.
The Guardian World · 27 Oct, 04:10
Russian strikes hit Kyiv hours before truce in Oleshky begins
A Russian attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv late on Monday killed one person and wounded eight. Hours later, a humanitarian truce was due to start in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region.
Guardian Ukraina · 27 Oct, 04:10
Bolsonaro's party accepts Brazil election result after Trump calls vote 'rigged'
The party of Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro has accepted the outcome of the country's presidential election after US President Donald Trump called the vote rigged. Trump also said he had not taken sides in the race.
Al Jazeera · 27 Oct, 04:10
Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles, hitting administrative building
Overnight on 27 October, Russian forces attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles. An administrative building in the Podilskyi district was hit, as were non-residential buildings at two other addresses.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Oct, 04:09
Norway Resumes Funding for Hungary, Granting €254 Million for Reforms
On Monday Norway signed an agreement in Budapest on €254.1 million in support for Hungary, restoring financial cooperation halted in 2014. The money is meant to back democratic reforms by Prime Minister Péter Magyar's government.
Jauns.lv · 27 Oct, 03:12
Mobile internet to be restricted in central Moscow during two summits, October 27–29
Russia's Digital Development Ministry says mobile internet access in central Moscow may be restricted from October 27 to 29 for security reasons. The measure is linked to the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and the Russia-Africa summit.
Meduza · 27 Oct, 03:12
Foreign media revisit health details about the late businessman Jeffrey Epstein
Foreign media have in recent weeks covered a topic about the intimate health problems of historical figures. The American businessman Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of pedophilia and has died, is mentioned in this context.
Apollo.lv · 27 Oct, 03:11
Machado's Return to Venezuela Tests the Limits of U.S. Influence
Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado is returning to her country and seeking new elections. According to The New York Times, she must avoid offending U.S. President Donald Trump's administration while asserting her own leadership.
The New York Times · 27 Oct, 03:11
Romania says Russia-run sabotage network set fire near weapons factory
Romanian authorities say a fire that broke out near a weapons factory in September was started by a sabotage network run by Russia. They describe it as part of a wider campaign against European countries that support Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · 27 Oct, 03:09
Russia plans sharply higher war spending and tax increases for 2027
Russia's 2027 budget earmarks 17.1 trillion rubles for war and defence, 42.8% more than this year. To help pay for it, tax rises are planned, while state gold reserves have fallen for a tenth month in a row.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Oct, 02:12
Konotop in Ukraine remains without power for a fourth day after Russian strikes
Konotop, a city in Ukraine's Sumy region, is still without electricity after Russian attacks on the night of 24 October, with no forecast for restoration. Most of the city also has no gas supply.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Oct, 02:11
Konotop in Ukraine's Sumy Region Without Power for Fourth Day After Russian Strikes
The city of Konotop in Ukraine's Sumy region has been without electricity for a fourth day following Russian attacks overnight on 24 October. The mayor says there are no forecasts for when power will return.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Oct, 02:11
Brazil's Supreme Court Orders Flávio Bolsonaro to Surrender Passports in Money Laundering Inquiry
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered police to seize the passport of Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost the presidential election. The order is tied to his links to a money laundering investigation.
The New York Times · 27 Oct, 02:10
Brazil Court Bans Flavio Bolsonaro From Leaving Country After Election Defeat
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has barred Senator Flavio Bolsonaro from leaving the country, a day after he lost the presidential election and refused to concede. He has pledged to organise the opposition to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
France 24 · 27 Oct, 02:10
Russia Sentences 49-Year-Old IT Specialist to 13 Years for Donating to Ukraine's Military
Russia's Second Western District Military Court has sentenced IT specialist Yuri Belenky to 13 years in prison for financing terrorism. Investigators proved the transfers using a detailed report from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Meduza · 27 Oct, 01:11
Former FBI Director James Comey Hit With Third Set of Charges Under Trump
James Comey, the former director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has been hit with a third set of charges during Donald Trump's presidency. He is accused of unlawfully divulging national security information.
Al Jazeera · 27 Oct, 01:10
Hundreds gather in Marseille's Old Port to protest racism after deadly shooting near Paris
Hundreds of people rallied against racism in the French city of Marseille on Monday evening. The protest followed a shooting in Trappes and La Verrière near Paris, which prosecutors are investigating as a suspected racist terrorist attack.
Euronews · 27 Oct, 01:10
France Offers Students Concessions, but Protests Continue
The French government has promised to phase out an unpopular university admissions system by 2028. Student groups say this falls short and are demanding more.
The New York Times · 27 Oct, 01:10
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Putin Talks of Redividing Europe and Dreams of a New Yalta With Trump and Xi
Kremlin-dictated propaganda messages are becoming ever more imperialist and boastful, while Russian President Vladimir Putin openly speaks of redividing Europe. This is according to the TVNET video segment "Behind the Curtain".
TVNET · 27 Oct, 01:09
US appeals court refuses Trump administration bid to halt California mail ballot count
The US ninth circuit court of appeals has rejected a Justice Department request to stop California counting mail ballots from voters the federal government says are likely noncitizens. The ruling comes a week before the midterm elections for Congress.
The Guardian World · 27 Oct, 01:09
Russian Strike on Kharkiv Kills Two, Injures Several
Russian attacks on the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv on the evening of 26 October killed two people. At least five were wounded, and residential buildings and a kindergarten were damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda · 27 Oct, 01:09
Two killed in Russian strikes on Kharkiv
Two people were killed and four injured in a Russian attack on the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, Ukraine. Apartment buildings, houses and cars were damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 27 Oct, 01:09
Russian Strike on Kharkiv Kills Two People
Russian forces struck Kharkiv's Novobavarskyi district in Ukraine on the evening of 26 October, killing two men and wounding several others. Prosecutors say a Tornado-S multiple rocket launcher was used.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Oct, 01:09
Trump says Brazil's election looked "rigged" but offers no evidence
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Brazil's weekend presidential election looked "rigged", without providing evidence. Leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
Euronews · 27 Oct, 00:11
Student list wins Serbian parliamentary election as Vucic concedes
In Serbia's October 25 parliamentary election, the student movement's list took 52.45% of the vote and 138 seats, ahead of the list of the party that has dominated politics for 14 years. Several incidents and irregularities were reported on election day.
France 24 · 27 Oct, 00:10
European Commission to expand Frontex powers, including deportation operations beyond EU borders
The European Commission will present a sweeping overhaul of the EU border agency Frontex on 27 October, turning it into a “European return agency”. The plan aims to strengthen deportations, crisis anticipation and operational response.
Politico Europe · 27 Oct, 00:10
Lula wins Brazil's presidential election, aided by a social media campaign
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won another term on Sunday. The New York Times reports that a large social media campaign helped persuade Brazilians to reject his rival.
The New York Times · 27 Oct, 00:10
Moldova's prime minister urges Ukraine to route Romania-bound exports via Moldovan railway
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan told the Kyiv International Economic Forum that Ukrainian businesses should use Moldova's railway to export goods to Romania. He also commented on the 50% discount Moldova has granted Ukraine for cargo transit.
Pravda — ziņas · 27 Oct, 00:09
Defeated Brazilian candidate Flávio Bolsonaro banned from leaving country and ordered to surrender passports
A Brazilian supreme court justice barred senator Flávio Bolsonaro from leaving the country and ordered him to hand over his passports, hours after he lost the presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The Guardian World · 27 Oct, 00:09
St. Petersburg teacher suspected of killing his 2-year-old son and the child's grandmother
In St. Petersburg, Russia, a 40-year-old teacher who reportedly served in the war against Ukraine is suspected of two murders and an attempted murder. The victims are his 2-year-old son and the boy's 58-year-old grandmother.
Meduza · 27 Oct, 00:09
Syria Bars Women From Many University Programs
Syria's education ministry announced new admission rules in October for two newly created security-focused universities, closing most courses to women. Human Rights Watch has criticized the rules as discriminatory.
Deutsche Welle · 26 Oct, 23:12
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Ready to Hold Talks With Interim President Rodríguez
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado has said she is ready to enter talks with interim President Delcy Rodríguez. The European Union has already welcomed the prospect of negotiations.
LSM · 26 Oct, 23:12
French student leaders urge pupils to keep blockading schools despite government offer
A French high school student union, Les Lycéens, has urged pupils to keep blockading schools and joining street protests, even after the government unveiled an education package on Monday. The protests, now in their sixth week, are described as the biggest youth movement in France in years.
The Guardian World · 26 Oct, 23:11
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Norway to resume financial cooperation with Hungary
Norway will restart financial cooperation with Hungary. The aim is to support democratic reforms carried out by Prime Minister Péter Magyar's government.
Apollo.lv · 26 Oct, 23:11
185 combat clashes recorded on the Ukrainian front since the start of the day
Ukraine's General Staff reports 185 combat clashes on the front since the start of 26 October. Russian forces used air strikes, guided aerial bombs and thousands of kamikaze drones.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Oct, 23:11