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Study: Women Are More Likely to File for Divorce After a Big Lottery Win
An international study of Swedish lottery winners found that a large prize doubled the risk of a married woman divorcing within two years. For men, winning tended to strengthen relationships.
Diena · 25 Oct, 09:09
Unusually large storm system hits eastern Australia, with more expected Monday
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology issued severe thunderstorm warnings across several eastern states on Sunday. Eight flood warnings are in force in southern Queensland after days of heavy rain.
The Guardian World · 25 Oct, 08:12
Families in northeastern Nigeria still wait for answers about missing relatives
People across northeastern Nigeria continue to search for relatives who disappeared during years of violence. Families are still waiting for answers.
Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 08:11
Ukraine's General Staff: Russia Lost 1,850 Troops and 49 Artillery Systems in a Day
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff reported on 25 October that Russia lost 1,850 servicemen over the past day. The total enemy personnel losses in the war are now close to 1.58 million.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Oct, 08:11
France's Unrest Deepens: Could Marine Le Pen Benefit Politically?
A student protest in France over rising energy prices has grown into a radical movement. Welt correspondent Martina Meister discusses in a podcast what a possible shift to the right would mean for European security and German-French relations.
Politico Europe · 25 Oct, 08:11
Albania's Path to the EU: Accession Talks and a Divided Country
Albania, which began EU accession talks in 2022, hopes to finish them by the end of 2027 and join in 2030. Brussels stresses that the pace depends on judicial reform and the fight against organised crime.
Diena · 25 Oct, 08:10
Horoscope: three zodiac signs that always help others
German outlet Bunte names Cancer, Virgo and Taurus as the zodiac signs most likely to help others in difficult moments. This is an astrological assessment, not a scientifically proven fact.
NRA · 25 Oct, 08:10
AFP chief says politicians' heated rhetoric is fuelling threats against MPs
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says there is a direct link between politicians' rhetoric and threats against leaders. She spoke after the alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines.
The Guardian World · 25 Oct, 07:11
Obama joins El-Sayed at Detroit rally ahead of midterm elections
Former US President Barack Obama appeared with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a rally in Detroit. The event took place ahead of the US midterm elections.
Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 07:11
Driver Spotted Grooming Hair Throughout Entire Traffic Jam on School Run
A Latvian woman living in Vilnius wrote on the social network Threads that a driver next to her trimmed his hair for all 14 minutes of a traffic jam. Other users shared similar observations.
Latvijas Avīze · 25 Oct, 07:11
FT: American lawyer helped open a backchannel between Biden's White House and Putin
The Financial Times has revealed details of secret 2022–2023 talks between U.S. figures and Russian President Vladimir Putin, initiated by American lawyer Richard Conn. The unofficial channel collapsed in early 2023 after Ukraine's leadership rejected the proposed concessions and Washington declined to confirm it.
Meduza · 25 Oct, 07:11
Drones attack Belgorod, causing a fire
Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda reports that drones attacked the Russian city of Belgorod on 25 October 2026 and a fire broke out. No further details are available in the source.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Oct, 07:09
Russian drone hits food shop in Nikopol district, injuring four including a child
A Russian attack drone struck a grocery shop in the Nikopol district of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Saturday 24 October. Three men and a 14-year-old boy were injured.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 25 Oct, 06:11
Starlink Fully Restored in Ukraine After Week of Restrictions
Ukraine said Starlink and its military version Starshield are working at full speed again after more than a week of restrictions. The limits disrupted Ukraine's military operations in its war with Russia.
The Moscow Times · 25 Oct, 06:11
79-Year-Old Tourist Seriously Injured in Bali Without Travel Insurance
A 79-year-old tourist fell into a stairwell at a restaurant on the Indonesian island of Bali and suffered severe fractures. Her family, who had no travel insurance, is raising funds to cover her treatment.
NRA · 25 Oct, 06:11
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Mormon Missionary Told Police in 1977 a Former Beauty Queen Abducted and Raped Him
In 1977, a 21-year-old Mormon missionary went to police and said a former beauty queen had abducted him, chained him to a bed and raped him over three days. He said he escaped only after promising to marry her.
TVNET · 25 Oct, 06:11
Burnham calls for open debate on free movement with the EU
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told the Sunday Times he wants an honest public discussion about a possible return to free movement with the European Union. Any fundamental change would probably have to wait until after a general election expected by 2029.
The Guardian World · 25 Oct, 06:10
US military intercepts civilian aircraft over Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence
The US military says it intercepted a civilian aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions over President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, near Palm Beach. The pilot contacted the military, followed instructions and left the restricted airspace.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Oct, 06:09
New York Archdiocese agrees to pay $800m to 1,300 sexual abuse survivors
The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to pay $800m to 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse. It is the second-largest settlement of its kind, behind the $880m deal reached by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2024.
Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 06:09
North Korea upgrades ballistic missiles and begins mass-producing drones with Russian help
North Korea keeps improving its ballistic missiles and has started mass-producing attack drones, largely thanks to cooperation with Russia, The New York Times reports. South Korea, for its part, has test-fired its own hypersonic ballistic missile for the first time.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 25 Oct, 05:12
France: Hundreds of Thousands Join Protests as Clashes Erupt in Several Cities
On Saturday, 410,000 people joined demonstrations across France over purchasing power and public services, according to the Interior Ministry. Clashes broke out in several cities, and police fired tear gas at protesters.
France 24 · 25 Oct, 05:12
Russian drone strike on Synelnykove in Dnipropetrovsk region leaves three dead, 12 injured
A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Synelnykove in the Dnipropetrovsk region on Saturday, 24 October, killed three people and wounded 12. An apartment block caught fire, and a shop and cars were damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Oct, 05:11
Aung San Suu Kyi's son says she sounds strong but is isolated
Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's 81-year-old former democratic leader, appears healthy but is held in near-total isolation, her son Kim Aris said after their first call in over five years. He described the call as part of a military public relations campaign.
The Guardian World · 25 Oct, 05:10
Ukrainian attack cuts power and water in occupied Crimea
A Ukrainian drone attack on power grids in Russian-occupied Crimea on Saturday led to electricity and water restrictions. Russian authorities reported several deaths from drone strikes in Russia, while at least five people died in Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine.
Guardian Ukraina · 25 Oct, 05:10
Bulgarians vote for president in the shadow of Russia's war in Ukraine
Bulgarian voters are choosing a president on 25 October. The two leading candidates condemn the recent deadly drone strikes in the Black Sea but differ more broadly on the war in Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 05:09
France braces for Saturday protests with 70,000 police deployed
Marches are planned across France on Saturday over studying conditions and purchasing power. Around 70,000 police officers will be deployed nationwide amid fears of unrest.
France 24 · 25 Oct, 04:11
Storm Boelo hits UK as warnings take effect and thousands lose power
Storm Boelo is sweeping across the UK, with the strongest winds expected on Sunday, causing power cuts, travel disruption and event cancellations. The Met Office, the national weather service, warns of damage and dangerous waves.
BBC England · 25 Oct, 04:11
Obama Backs Democratic Senate Hopeful Abdul El-Sayed at Detroit Rally
Former US President Barack Obama campaigned in Detroit for Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed as early voting began. It was Obama's first public show of support for El-Sayed since the August primary.
The Guardian World · 25 Oct, 04:10
Obama blasts Trump's 'cruelty and corruption' at Ohio rally for Democrats
Former US president Barack Obama criticised current President Donald Trump at a Democratic Party rally in Ohio. He pointed to the US-Israel war on Iran as an example of bad decisions.
Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 04:09
Italy's Young Protesters Return to the Streets
Young demonstrators in Italy took to the streets again, voicing frustration with the political establishment and the rising cost of living. Violence had overshadowed protests the previous weekend.
The New York Times · 25 Oct, 04:09
Part of Vinnytsia Oblast loses power after Russian attack
A Russian strike hit an energy facility in Ukraine's Vinnytsia Oblast, causing an emergency power outage in one of its districts. No casualties were reported.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Oct, 04:09
Part of Ukraine's Vinnytsia Region Left Without Power After Russian Attack
A strike on an energy facility in Ukraine's Vinnytsia Oblast caused an emergency power cut in one of the region's districts. No casualties were reported, and repair work continues.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Oct, 04:09
Italy hit by new cost of living protests as soldiers deploy in Milan
Protesters took to the streets of Milan again on Saturday, a week after looting and clashes with police. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced 500 more soldiers for the city and tougher penalties for minors.
France 24 · 25 Oct, 03:11
Russian forces hit Slovyansk with aerial bombs, damaging homes and injuring two
Russian forces struck the Ukrainian city of Slovyansk in the Donetsk region with heavy aerial bombs on Saturday evening. Two people were wounded, and apartment blocks, two educational facilities and a café were damaged.
Pravda — ziņas · 25 Oct, 03:11
Russia Develops New Low-Cost "Filin" Cruise Missile
Russia has developed a new, relatively cheap cruise missile called "Filin" that could strain Ukraine's air defences. An aviation expert warns that the possibility of mass production is of particular concern.
Jauns.lv · 25 Oct, 03:10
Storm Boelo: Amber Wind Warning Issued for Northern England
The Met Office, the UK's national weather service, has issued an amber wind warning for Cumbria and north-east England ahead of Storm Boelo. Gusts of up to 80 mph are forecast, with possible power cuts and travel disruption.
BBC England · 25 Oct, 03:10