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Trump comments on rapper Nicki Minaj's figure at Michigan rally
US President Donald Trump again made remarks about other people's bodies at a campaign rally in Michigan on Sunday, this time about rapper Nicki Minaj. The event was held to support Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
The Guardian World · 26 Oct, 02:11
Report: Israeli military chief pushes back on Netanyahu's order
France 24 reports that the head of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has pushed back on an order from Netanyahu. The confrontation within Israel's leadership came two days before the election.
France 24 · 26 Oct, 02:10
DeepState: Russian forces advance in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions
DeepState, a Ukrainian project that maps the front line, reports that Russian forces have made territorial gains in Ukraine's Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. The source text gives only this headline-level information.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Oct, 02:09
Center-right former general challenges Netanyahu in Israeli election
A former Israeli general is the main center-right challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in elections held in Israel this week. He hopes to unseat the current head of government.
NPR World · 26 Oct, 01:12
EU Deadlocked Over Sanctions on Israel as Violence Rises in the West Bank
The European Union is again debating whether to halt trade ties with Israel as settler violence against Palestinians grows in the West Bank. Member states cannot agree, and the EU is criticised for failing to act.
Žurnāls Ir · 26 Oct, 01:11
Divided Israel Heads Into Election With Government and Opposition Neck and Neck
Israel votes on Tuesday in its first general election since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack. Polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition and the main opposition bloc almost level.
BBC World · 26 Oct, 01:11
Ukraine stalls EU-required reform of State Bureau of Investigation, putting needed European funds at risk
Ukraine is delaying a reform demanded by the European Union at a bureau empowered to raid any official. The version the government may adopt would satisfy Brussels on paper while keeping the bureau under the President's Office.
Euromaidan Press · 26 Oct, 01:11
Serbian President Vučić concedes election defeat as opposition supporters celebrate in Belgrade
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on Sunday conceded defeat for his ruling party in the country's snap parliamentary election. Supporters of the student-backed opposition celebrated in Belgrade after almost two years of protests.
Euronews · 26 Oct, 01:10
Prytula in a news podcast: wartime donations, the rear as a target and illusions about the US elections
Ukrainian volunteer and charity founder Serhiy Prytula discusses the state of society, changes in donations and the US elections on the podcast "Damned Questions". The conversation is described as a reflective dialogue rather than a classic interview.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Oct, 01:10
Serhiy Prytula on Donations in Wartime, the Rear as a Target and Illusions About the US Election
Ukrainian volunteer and charity foundation founder Serhiy Prytula discusses society's state, wartime donations and the US election in the latest episode of the podcast "Damned Questions". The host is Yevhen Buderatskyi.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Oct, 01:10
Brazil extends voting by two hours in presidential runoff
Brazilian Supreme Court justice Cristiano Zanin extended voting in the presidential runoff by two hours at the request of Lula's campaign. Counting has begun, and early results show a razor-thin gap between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro.
The Guardian World · 26 Oct, 01:09
Polls Close in Brazil as Presidential Race Ends Amid Disputes Over Voter Access
Voting in Brazil's presidential election has ended, with polling places kept open two extra hours. Leftist President Lula da Silva and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro each pointed to obstacles facing voters.
The New York Times · 26 Oct, 01:08
Storms Bulu and Austin leave one dead and hundreds of thousands without power across Western Europe
Two storms hit Britain, France and Germany over the weekend, causing widespread transport disruption and power cuts. A falling tree killed a man in Scotland, and a marathon runner was injured in northern France.
Jauns.lv · 26 Oct, 00:11
Serbia's Student Movement Wins Snap Election as Vucic Concedes Defeat
Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday conceded that his party lost the snap parliamentary election to a student-led protest movement. Turnout was nearly 70%, the highest since Yugoslavia broke up in 1992.
France 24 · 26 Oct, 00:11
White House Adviser: US-Canada Trade Talks Are "Gaining Momentum"
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said US-Canada trade negotiations have picked up and the sides are "very close" to a deal. Talks had stalled since August, when the US imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
Ukrainska Pravda · 26 Oct, 00:10
White House Says Trade Talks With Canada Are Making Progress
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said US–Canada trade negotiations have intensified. He claimed the two countries are very close to finally reaching a deal.
Pravda — ziņas · 26 Oct, 00:10
Marine Le Pen launches presidential bid, promising a French “renaissance”
Marine Le Pen of France's far-right National Rally has launched her presidential campaign, promising a French “renaissance”. The campaign begins against a backdrop of protests and social and economic discontent.
Al Jazeera · 26 Oct, 00:09
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1705: Starlink speed restored for Ukrainian troops, strikes on Russian plants and a papal envoy's visit to POWs
Ukrainian Storm Shadow missiles reportedly hit what is Russia's only maker of glide bomb guidance batteries, while drones struck a titanium plant in the Urals. The Pope's envoy became the first foreign representative to reach Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia since 2022.
Euromaidan Press · 26 Oct, 00:09
Serbia's long-serving leader Vučić concedes election to student-led protest movement
Serbia's right-wing populist leader Vučić, who has led the country for 12 years, has said his party lost the vote. The election had been billed as a referendum on the country's future.
BBC World · 26 Oct, 00:08
Le Pen Holds ‘Renaissance’ Rally in Orléans, Pitching Law and Order
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's radical-right National Rally, gave a speech themed “Renaissance” at the Zénith Arena in Orléans. The event was accompanied by protests and a dispute with the outlet Mediapart.
France 24 · 25 Oct, 23:12
More than 80 injured as bus plunges down hillside in Catalonia
A bus left the road and fell down a slope in Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain. More than 80 people were injured, seven of them seriously.
Sky News · 25 Oct, 23:11
Bulgaria heads to presidential runoff as Yotova faces Gyurov
No candidate won an outright majority in the first round of Bulgaria's presidential election. Incumbent Iliana Yotova and Andrey Gyurov will meet in a runoff on 1 November.
Jauns.lv · 25 Oct, 23:10
Modi Appears to Draw a Political Rival Into the Fray to Stop Youth Protests in India
India's leader, Modi, faces a volatile youth uprising. According to The New York Times, he appears to be deliberately drawing in a political rival he has beaten before.
The New York Times · 25 Oct, 23:10
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Bulgaria's presidential election heads to a runoff: Yotova versus Gyurov
Exit polls indicate that Bulgaria's presidential election will go to a second round between incumbent President Iliana Yotova and Andrey Gyurov. Their backers represent opposing political camps.
TVNET · 25 Oct, 23:10
US midterms could shift Congress's stance on Ukraine aid and Trump's Russia deals
Euromaidan Press reports that Donald Trump has waived sanctions on Moscow that Congress wrote into law. If Democrats win a majority in Congress after the 3 November elections, they could push back and restore aid to Ukraine.
Euromaidan Press · 25 Oct, 23:10
Australian parliament to honour wounded MP Helen Haines as Hanson defends One Nation cartoons
Australia's parliament resumes with tributes to independent MP Helen Haines, who was struck by a vehicle last week. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says her party's criticised animated cartoon series will continue.
The Guardian World · 25 Oct, 23:10
Yorkshire terrier chases bear up a tree in North Carolina yard
In the US state of North Carolina, a video shows a small Yorkshire terrier named Benny driving a large bear up a tree in his home yard. The dog's owner is not pleased, saying it could have ended tragically.
Latvijas Avīze · 25 Oct, 23:09
Vučić concedes defeat to student movement in Serbian parliamentary election
Former Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić has acknowledged that the Student List won the early parliamentary election. He said it would take 135–140 seats against 105 for his side.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Oct, 23:09
Storms Bulu and Austin disrupt travel and power supply in Britain, France and Germany
Two storms hit Britain, France and Germany over the weekend, causing transport disruption and power cuts for tens of thousands of households. A falling tree killed a man in Scotland, and several people were injured elsewhere.
Delfi · 25 Oct, 23:09
Ukraine, Russia and US to hold meeting next month, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said a meeting between Ukraine, Russia and the United States will take place next month. No further details were given in the source.
Sky News · 25 Oct, 22:11
Serbia records highest voter turnout in decades
Serbia's election commission says turnout has reached 65%. Allegations of intimidation, violence and voting irregularities have also been raised.
Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 22:11
Marine Le Pen launches presidential campaign in Orléans
Marine Le Pen, the candidate of France's National Rally party, officially opened her campaign for the French presidential election on Sunday, October 25, with a rally in Orléans.
France 24 · 25 Oct, 22:10
Zelensky: Energy Truce or Leaders' Meeting Could Signal Russia's Readiness for Peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that an energy ceasefire or a trilateral meeting of leaders could signal Russia's readiness for peace. He said Ukraine has answered US signals about a meeting and is ready if Russia is too.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Oct, 22:09
Kyiv rejects Musk's claim that Ukraine breached Starlink rules
Serhiy Beskrestnov, adviser to Ukraine's president on defence technology, has rejected Elon Musk's claim that Ukraine violated Starlink terms of use. The service was restored after restrictions left some Ukrainian drones unusable.
Delfi · 25 Oct, 21:11
Zelenskyy: Russia may clear Oleshky routes to steer people towards Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes Russian occupation forces will demine roads in Oleshky for the humanitarian operation in a way that directs residents towards Russia. He expects part of the population to be evacuated to Ukrainian-controlled territory regardless.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 25 Oct, 21:11
Zelensky: Russians may demine Oleshky roads so residents head toward Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes Russian occupation forces will clear mines from roads in Oleshky in a way that pushes residents toward Russia. He added that some people will still be evacuated to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Oct, 21:11