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Bus leaves road near Barcelona: 83 people injured
On 25 October a bus left the road and fell from a 20-metre drop near Barcelona in Catalonia, north-eastern Spain. Eighty-three people were injured, seven of them seriously.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Oct, 08:10
Estonian Expert Kristi Raik: Russia Knows Full Well That Europe Has Grown Stronger
In an interview with Estonian public broadcaster ERR, Kristi Raik says Russia shows no readiness to compromise in Ukraine peace talks, and that Europe must increase pressure on Moscow and prepare to manage without the US.
ERR (rus) · 26 Oct, 08:09
Ukraine's General Staff: Russia Lost 1,990 Troops in the Past Day
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff said on 26 October that Russia has lost about 1,580,440 personnel since the start of its full-scale invasion. Over the past day, the losses were put at 1,990 troops and 18 artillery systems.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Oct, 07:11
Why Some Plants Grow Red Leaves in Spring and Summer, Not Just Autumn
Leaf colour change is usually linked to autumn, yet some plants develop red leaves in spring and summer too. An article by Latvian public media LSM presents this as a plant defence strategy.
LSM · 26 Oct, 07:11
EU and Canada still disagree on the nature of their ties ahead of Montreal summit
Canada and the European Union want a closer relationship but still differ on how to define it. Ahead of the Montreal summit, talks continue over the wording, the label and practical outcomes.
Politico Europe · 26 Oct, 07:09
Vučić's party loses early parliamentary election in Serbia
The Serbian Progressive Party, led by former Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić, lost an early parliamentary election. Vučić himself conceded defeat and said the Students List had won.
ERR (rus) · 26 Oct, 07:09
New French poll: Philippe slips to third behind Mélenchon
A Cluster 17 poll for POLITICO on the 2027 French presidential election shows former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe losing three points and trailing left-wing politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Rally remains the clear first-round frontrunner.
Politico Europe · 26 Oct, 06:12
Covert prison recording of Lamarre-Condon and friend played at Sydney double murder trial
A Sydney court has heard a covert recording of accused former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon talking to a friend during a prison visit. In it he denies having planned the killings.
The Guardian World · 26 Oct, 06:11
Latvian professor links French protests to immigration and warns of risks for Latvia
Leons Gabriels Taivans, a professor at the University of Latvia, has given his view of the 17 October protests in France in an interview with the newspaper Neatkariga. He ties them to immigration and says unrest in Europe and a collapse of Russia could threaten Latvia.
NRA · 26 Oct, 06:11
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia wounds two people, damages private homes
Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia, a city in southeastern Ukraine. A 30-year-old woman and a 61-year-old man were wounded, and private houses, cars and a commercial building were damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Oct, 06:11
Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia: two people injured, private homes damaged
A Russian attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia injured two people and damaged private houses, cars and a commercial building. A fire broke out at one of the impact sites.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Oct, 06:11
World leaders congratulate Lula on Brazilian presidential election win
International leaders and politicians have congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election. The report comes from Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera · 26 Oct, 06:10
Israeli Jews Enter Election Weighed Down by Fear and Uncertainty
Both supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel voice intense worries about isolation abroad, security at home and the future of the country's identity. The New York Times describes this as the mood among Israeli Jews ahead of the election.
The New York Times · 26 Oct, 06:09
Survey: Around Three Fifths of Poles Do Not Know Where to Find a Shelter
New survey data show that a large share of people in Poland do not know where to seek shelter in an emergency. The results were published over the weekend.
LSM · 26 Oct, 06:09
French Riots: Far-Left Extremist Detained Over Limoges Town Hall Fire
French police have detained a 40-year-old man suspected of involvement in the fire at the historic Limoges town hall during nationwide unrest. Jauns.lv uses the events to examine the role of political groups in the protests, including in Latvia.
Jauns.lv · 26 Oct, 06:09
Mariupol veteran Anatolii, ex-prisoner of war: every Ukrainian should know how to stop bleeding
Anatolii, a Ukrainian serviceman who fought in the battle for Mariupol and lost 25kg as a Russian prisoner of war, says everyone in Ukraine should know how to apply a tourniquet and stop bleeding.
Sky News · 26 Oct, 05:11
Lula wins Brazil's presidential runoff and faces a host of challenges in a fourth term
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential runoff with 51.7 percent of the vote, days before turning 81. He now faces hurdles in Congress, public finances, security and relations with the United States.
France 24 · 26 Oct, 05:11
Storms Boelo and Austen cut power to 150,000 homes across northern Europe
Two storms, Boelo and Austen, have hit northern Europe. A man has died in Scotland, and homes in the UK, France and Germany have lost electricity.
Al Jazeera · 26 Oct, 05:10
Lula da Silva elected Brazil's president for a fourth time
Brazil's incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won the presidential runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro. The result secures him a fourth term in office.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Oct, 05:10
Australian court rules prisoner has no human right to Vegemite
The Supreme Court of Victoria has dismissed a convicted murderer's bid to overturn the ban on Vegemite in state prisons. The judge found the prohibition proportionate and justified on security grounds.
The Guardian World · 26 Oct, 05:10
Pastor detained in Uganda over alleged rape of Latvian tourist
Ugandan police have detained a pastor of a religious movement accused of raping a Latvian tourist. Journalists from the Ugandan edition of the newspaper Monitor have met the woman, whose name has been changed.
TVNET · 26 Oct, 04:11
Ombudsman: Australia's aged care assessment algorithm is unreasonable and unfair
Australia's Commonwealth Ombudsman has found that the government algorithm used to determine home support for older people is unreasonable, unfair and lacks human oversight. The report calls for legal changes and a review of the algorithm's rules.
The Guardian World · 26 Oct, 04:10
Netanyahu rival Eisenkot holds final campaign rally before Israeli election
Gadi Eisenkot, a rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming election, held his final campaign rally on Sunday.
Al Jazeera · 26 Oct, 04:10
Zelenskyy: Trilateral Peace Talks With US and Russia to Resume in November
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv, Washington and Moscow will meet in November to restart stalled peace talks. Ukraine will not discuss limits on its armed forces or enforced postwar neutrality.
Guardian Ukraina · 26 Oct, 04:10
Air raid alert over ballistic missile threat sounds in Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions overnight
An air raid alert was declared in Kyiv and some other parts of Ukraine overnight on 26 October because of a ballistic weapons threat. The all-clear came in Kyiv at 03:47, though the alert continued in some regions.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Oct, 04:09
New ring of air defense towers built around Putin's Valdai residence
Satellite image analysis indicates another air defense ring has been built around Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in Valdai. The area now has more than 50 such positions.
Jauns.lv · 26 Oct, 04:09
Musk warns military use of Starlink could spark a space war
Elon Musk has warned that military use of Starlink could lead to a war in space. Ukraine's former disinformation chief says Musk is building an alibi after the Starshield scandal.
Euromaidan Press · 26 Oct, 03:11
Lula da Silva re-elected president of Brazil
Brazil's electoral authority has announced that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been re-elected president. The result went against poll predictions.
Sky News · 26 Oct, 03:11
Vucic Concedes Defeat in Serbian Election
Serbian politician Aleksandar Vucic has said his side lost the election and congratulated his opponents. The speech came surprisingly early.
The New York Times · 26 Oct, 03:11
Russian attack hits energy facility in Ukraine's Khmelnytskyi region, causing emergency power cuts
Russian forces attacked an energy facility in the Kamianets-Podilskyi district of Ukraine's Khmelnytskyi region on 26 October. Emergency power outages have been introduced while energy workers restore supply.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Oct, 03:10
Lula da Silva Wins Brazil's Presidential Election, Securing a Fourth Term
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a fourth term on Sunday, defeating Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the electoral court said. The result surprised observers, as it ran against the polls.
France 24 · 26 Oct, 03:10
Lula wins Brazil's presidential election, holding off the far right
Brazil's leftist president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has won the presidential election after overcoming an unexpected first-round loss. That setback had galvanised supporters of far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro.
Al Jazeera · 26 Oct, 03:10
Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for a fourth term
Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing president, Lula, has defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff and won a fourth term.
NPR World · 26 Oct, 03:09
Australian parliament pauses to honour MP Helen Haines after alleged attack
Australia's federal parliament paused on Monday for tributes to independent MP Helen Haines, who was allegedly attacked outside her electorate office a week earlier. The incident has sparked debate over MPs' safety and the political climate.
The Guardian World · 26 Oct, 03:09
Lato Lapsa: Unrest in France Is Part of a Long Tradition of Street Protest
Latvian commentator Lato Lapsa, speaking on TV24, assessed the recent protests and riots in France, pointing to the country's long history of mass protest. He said he does not believe migrants introduced France's culture of violent protest.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Oct, 02:11
Israel's election billed as one of the most important in its history
Israeli voters go to the polls on Tuesday in the first general election since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023. The vote could end Benjamin Netanyahu's nearly two decades of right-wing rule.
BBC World · 26 Oct, 02:11