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WIRED describes its mission as focused on what comes next

The publication WIRED has posted a short statement of its editorial approach on its website. It says its investigations and reporting aim not only to reflect the present but to help create it.

Wired · 26 Oct, 16:11

Georgia at a crossroads: protests, tourist boom and Russia's shadow

Two years after disputed parliamentary elections, weekly protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party continue in Georgia, even as the country draws record numbers of tourists. Its economy remains closely tied to Russia.

Guardian Ukraina · 26 Oct, 16:10

Lula wins fourth term as president of Brazil; Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede

Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected on Sunday, October 25, against expectations. His conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro has not accepted the loss and says he will seek to have the vote annulled.

France 24 · 26 Oct, 16:10

External experts hand over report on overhauling the European Commission

A group of external advisers has given European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen a report on reforming the institution. No decisions on major structural changes have been taken yet, and they are likely to come later.

Politico Europe · 26 Oct, 16:09

Euromaidan Press updates infographic guide on suppression of the Ukrainian language

Ukrainian outlet Euromaidan Press has updated its infographic guide to the linguicide of the Ukrainian language, meaning the deliberate suppression of a language. The available introduction says Ukrainian lands were split between empires and states from the 17th to the 20th century.

Euromaidan Press · 26 Oct, 16:09

Japan Charges US Marine Over Killing and Robbery of Woman in Okinawa

Japanese prosecutors have charged 20-year-old US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard with strangling and robbing 39-year-old Anna Yagi at a hotel in Naha. The case sparked protests and led to a curfew and alcohol ban for US troops in Okinawa.

The Guardian World · 26 Oct, 15:11

Debris falls on Saudi city of Khamis Mushait after Houthi missiles intercepted

Debris fell on the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait after missiles fired by the Houthis were intercepted. The source gives only this brief information.

Al Jazeera · 26 Oct, 15:10

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Expected to Visit Tehran Together

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are expected to make a rare joint visit to Iran's capital, Tehran. It comes amid reports that the United States and Israel are drawing up plans to renew their war on Iran.

The New York Times · 26 Oct, 15:10

Lula beats Bolsonaro in Brazil's presidential runoff

According to France 24, Lula has defeated Bolsonaro in Brazil's presidential runoff. The outlet examines what the result means for US President Donald Trump.

France 24 · 26 Oct, 14:10

Trump targets Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with anti-Muslim rhetoric at Michigan rally

US President Donald Trump called Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist” at a Sunday rally and questioned his loyalty to the country. A former Arab American ally of Trump condemned the remarks.

The Guardian World · 26 Oct, 14:10

Trump calls Norway a "s***hole country" after missing out on Nobel Peace Prize

US President Donald Trump said at a rally in Michigan that he wants no dealings with Norway and used crude language about it. He cited not having received the Nobel Peace Prize as the reason.

Jauns.lv · 26 Oct, 14:10

Pentagon prepares US military bases to operate autonomously for 90 days in event of war

The US Department of Defense (the Pentagon) is preparing military bases to function for at least 90 days without outside support in case of a large-scale world war. The initiative includes mobile nuclear reactors, microgrids and stockpiles of critical supplies.

ERR (rus) · 26 Oct, 14:10

Israeli defence minister denies reports of rift between Netanyahu and military

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday denied media reports of disagreements between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the military over Iran.

TVNET · 26 Oct, 14:10

German politicians slam Audi CEO's appearance at Trump rally

German politicians have criticised the appearance of Audi chief executive Gernot Döllner at a rally held by US President Donald Trump. They described it as “disturbing and pathetic”.

Politico Europe · 26 Oct, 14:09

Ukraine proposes splitting war crimes into distinct types and expanding the list

A draft law in Ukraine would divide war crimes in Article 438 of the Criminal Code into five groups and extend the list. A human rights group's journalist argues that very different offences are currently counted identically in court statistics.

Pravda — ziņas · 26 Oct, 14:09

Rights Monitors: Very Different War Crimes Are Lumped Together in Ukraine's Court Statistics

Monitors from Ukraine's Media Initiative for Human Rights say widely different war crimes are recorded under a single legal provision. A draft law would expand the list of war crimes and split them into five groups.

Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Oct, 14:09

Israel's election is a verdict on Netanyahu, with the conduct of the wars barely debated

Israel votes on Tuesday in its first parliamentary election since Hamas's attack on 7 October 2023, widely seen as a verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The campaign has focused far more on his record, military conscription and the judiciary than on how the wars were fought.

Euronews · 26 Oct, 13:10

Hegseth's Staff Damage Eisenhower-Era Globe at the Pentagon

Staff of US War Secretary Pete Hegseth damaged a World War II globe once used by Dwight Eisenhower while trying to move it. The US Army confirmed the incident happened on 3 February.

Jauns.lv · 26 Oct, 13:10

Slovak Deputy Speaker Opposes Using Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine's Military

Slovak parliament deputy speaker Tibor Gaspar told Russia's TASS agency that confiscating frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's military needs is unacceptable. He pointed to legal risks and possible effects on future peace talks.

Pravda — ziņas · 26 Oct, 13:09

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Kenya try to get their citizens out of Russia's war in Ukraine

Three governments are trying to get their citizens out of Russia's war against Ukraine. Kyrgyzstan says some migrants are forced into contracts, and Russia told Kenya that unit commanders decide on requests to quit.

Euromaidan Press · 26 Oct, 13:08

Germany Plans to Buy Ukrainian Bars Missiles for Bundeswehr Trials

Germany could sign a deal within weeks for a first batch of Ukrainian-developed Bars missiles to be tested by the Bundeswehr. If the trials succeed, the order could grow to several hundred missiles.

Pravda — ziņas · 26 Oct, 12:12

Storm Boelo leaves about 90,000 UK properties without power

On Monday around 90,000 properties across the UK remain without electricity after Storm Boelo, which killed two men when trees fell. Bad weather is slowing efforts to restore the network.

BBC England · 26 Oct, 12:11

U.S. Army Trains Apache Helicopter Pilots to Shoot Down Drones

The U.S. Army is training pilots of its Apache attack helicopters to shoot down drones. Militaries around the world are assessing how well 20th-century technologies work in a new era.

The New York Times · 26 Oct, 12:10

Mexico City holds annual Catrinas Parade ahead of Day of the Dead

Thousands took part in the annual Catrinas Parade along Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Sunday, 25 October. It is part of the build-up to Day of the Dead, observed mainly on 1 and 2 November.

Euronews · 26 Oct, 12:09

Serbia's student-led opposition defeats Vučić in parliamentary election

With almost all polling stations counted, the student-led opposition movement leads Serbia's parliamentary election with over 52% of the vote. President Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat, raising hopes for a fresh start in relations with the EU.

Guardian Ukraina · 26 Oct, 11:10

Re:Check explains how a false impression about Polish and Hungarian purchases of Russian grain is created

Fact-checkers from Re:Check examine claims spread by disinformation actor Aivars Smans about Russian grain. They explain how he creates the impression that Poland and Hungary buy it in large quantities.

LSM · 26 Oct, 11:09

FSB opens criminal case against editor-in-chief of Belgorod outlet Pepel over alleged justification of terrorism

The Belgorod branch of Russia's Federal Security Service has opened a criminal case against Nikita Parmenov, editor-in-chief of the independent outlet Pepel, for justifying terrorism. The charge relates to his remarks about volunteer units fighting on Ukraine's side.

Meduza · 26 Oct, 11:09

Putin Prepares New Demands in Ukraine Talks That Could Affect European and Latvian Security

Russian leader Vladimir Putin is preparing to put forward new, far-reaching demands in talks on ending the war in Ukraine. They could affect the security of all of Europe, including Latvia.

Jauns.lv · 26 Oct, 11:08

Freight train derails near Yekaterinburg, tanker cars catch fire

Twenty cars of a freight train left the tracks in Russia's Sverdlovsk region, and seven tank cars caught fire. Residents have been told to stay indoors while Rospotrebnadzor checks the air.

Meduza · 26 Oct, 10:09

Kužnieks: EU Support for Ukraine Has Reached €231.5 Billion

The European Union and its member states provide 80% of all international aid to Ukraine, with total support reaching €231.5 billion. In an opinion piece, Andris Kužnieks argues that European solidarity cannot be measured in money alone.

Delfi · 26 Oct, 09:11

Ukraine's General Staff: 177 Combat Clashes Over a Day, Most Around Pokrovsk

Ukraine's General Staff reports 177 combat clashes along the front on 25 October. The heaviest pressure was on the Pokrovsk axis, where Ukrainian forces repelled 36 Russian attacks.

Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Oct, 09:11

Obama Attacks Trump Administration at Rally Ahead of Midterm Elections

Former US President Barack Obama sharply criticized Donald Trump at a rally in Ohio, and Trump responded with an attack on Obama. The exchange came ten days before the US congressional midterm elections.

NRA · 26 Oct, 09:09

Lula Defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil's Presidential Election

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won the presidential election against Flávio Bolsonaro. His opponent is the eldest son of the right-wing leader Lula defeated four years ago.

The New York Times · 26 Oct, 09:08

Protest march held in Tbilisi against Georgian Dream ruling party

A demonstration against the policies of the ruling Georgian Dream party took place in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, on Sunday. It came while the Constitutional Court is hearing a claim to ban opposition parties.

LSM · 26 Oct, 08:11