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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
California Leaders Push Back on Trump Administration Over Alleged Noncitizen Voting
California Attorney General Rob Bonta accuses the US Justice Department of politicizing the law after it demanded verification of about 20,000 suspected noncitizen ballots before the midterms. The dispute is in court, with an appeals court due to hear it on Tuesday.
The Guardian World · 25 Oct, 03:10
Police and protesters clash across Europe over living costs
Police clashed with demonstrators in France, Italy and Spain, where people are protesting rising living costs and cuts to public services.
Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 03:10
Iranians Brace for Possible New US and Israeli Strikes
The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran. The prospect is causing dread among residents already weary of war.
The New York Times · 25 Oct, 03:09
Around 1,200 Palestinians forced from homes in Hebron after attack
A Palestinian official says about 1,200 Palestinians in Hebron, in the West Bank, have had to leave their homes after a Friday attack that killed two Israeli soldiers. The Palestinian Authority has called for international pressure on Israel.
France 24 · 25 Oct, 03:12
'Cancelling event was a hard decision but it was right'
An outdoor event organiser in England explains why she called off the event because of a storm. She stresses that children's safety came first.
BBC England · 25 Oct, 03:11
Four injured in drive-by shooting outside boxing event south of Brisbane
Shots were fired from a vehicle outside a venue hosting a boxing event in Loganholme, south of Brisbane, Australia. Four people were injured and the offenders remain at large.
The Guardian World · 25 Oct, 03:10
Trump praises Melania over localised ceasefire in Oleshky
US President Donald Trump called First Lady Melania Trump "better than professionals" after a localised Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky. The source gives only this brief information.
Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 03:10
Trump Says US Will Do Business With Both Ukraine and Russia After the War
US President Donald Trump told reporters that after the Russia-Ukraine war ends, he intends to do business with both Kyiv and Moscow. His wife Melania, asked about a possible visit to Ukraine, replied: "We'll see".
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Oct, 03:10
Why a far-right Israeli minister has Netanyahu's ear ahead of the election
Israel's most far-right cabinet minister has helped shape hardline policies toward Palestinians in recent years. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised him a senior position if he wins reelection next week.
NPR World · 25 Oct, 02:11
Russian attack on Kharkiv kills one person, injures others
A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has killed one person and left others wounded, according to the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Oct, 02:10
About 410,000 join anti-cost-of-living protests across France, around 1,000 detained
According to France's Interior Ministry, roughly 410,000 people took part in Saturday's cost-of-living protests nationwide. Police detained about 1,000 people across the country, while Paris remained largely calm.
Jauns.lv · 25 Oct, 02:10
Brazil Holds Presidential Run-off: Lula Against Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazilians vote on Sunday for their next president. The choice is between left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
BBC World · 25 Oct, 02:10
Four Bodies Found in Haiti Believed to Be Missing Salvadoran Soldiers
Four bodies found in Haiti are thought to be those of Salvadoran soldiers ambushed six days ago. El Salvador had sent hundreds of troops to search for them.
The New York Times · 25 Oct, 02:09
Storm Boelo disrupts travel and forces event cancellations across the UK
Amber weather warnings took effect on Saturday evening as Storm Boelo approached Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England with gusts of up to 80mph. The storm has already disrupted flights and led to cancelled events.
The Guardian World · 25 Oct, 02:09
Gunmen kill at least 10 people in eastern Nigeria
Gunmen have killed at least 10 people in Taraba State in eastern Nigeria. Police say a large group carried out the attack on Binnari village.
Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 02:09
Musk Explains Why Starlink Use Was Restricted in Ukraine for Drone Strikes
Elon Musk, head of SpaceX, says Starlink use in Ukraine was restricted last week because Ukraine's armed forces employed it in attack drone operations. He stresses the satellite service was not switched off entirely.
Jauns.lv · 25 Oct, 01:12
Almost 1,000 arrested in France as mass protests turn violent
Police in France detained nearly 1,000 people on Saturday during protests over the cost of living and poor school conditions. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the figure would rise.
BBC World · 25 Oct, 01:12
Mass protests sweep France again as police move to prevent violence
Hundreds of thousands of people across France joined protests over issues ranging from inadequate school funding to economic inequality. Police were deployed in large numbers to prevent a repeat of the violence seen the previous week.
NPR World · 25 Oct, 01:11
Unrest Flares Again in France, but With Less Property Damage
After largely peaceful marches in France on Saturday, clashes with police broke out in the evening. A heavy police presence, about 1,000 arrests and rerouted marches helped prevent widespread vandalism.
The New York Times · 25 Oct, 01:10
Healey's First Budget to Include Major Devolution Package to Boost Growth
UK Chancellor John Healey will present his first budget next week, featuring a new £1.5bn borrowing facility for local leaders and £285m in "good growth" funding. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says local leaders will no longer need to go "cap in hand to Westminster".
The Guardian World · 25 Oct, 01:10
Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro draw thousands to election-eve rallies
On the eve of Brazil's presidential run-off, both left-wing leader Lula and Bolsonaro drew thousands of people to rallies. The vote will decide whether the country keeps its left-wing leader or shifts to the right.
Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 01:10
Zelensky's Adviser: Ukraine Physically Cannot Use Commercial Starlink for Deep Strikes in Russia
Serhiy Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine's president on defence technology, has rejected Elon Musk's claims that Ukraine broke Starlink usage rules. He says terminal speed is capped over Ukraine and the system does not work over Russia.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Oct, 01:09
Student protests in France grow into wider unrest ahead of presidential election
A protest by French school students over poor learning conditions has grown into mass demonstrations drawing more than half a million people. Police detained nearly 2,500 people as politicians argue over violence and the government's responsibility.
ERR (rus) · 25 Oct, 00:11
Paris protesters clash with police as tear gas and water cannon are used
Demonstrations across France turned violent in places on Saturday, with protesters and police clashing in Paris after dark. Police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse crowds.
BBC World · 25 Oct, 00:11
Clashes Erupt Again in France at Cost-of-Living Protests
Demonstrators and police clashed in Paris and other French cities on Saturday during protests against the high cost of living. Police used tear gas and water cannons, with 70,000 officers deployed.
NRA · 25 Oct, 00:11
Cat on the front line spots approaching enemy and alerts Ukrainian soldiers
Soldiers of Ukraine's 1st Special Purpose Brigade noticed an approaching enemy assault group in time thanks to a cat's reaction to a sound. The incident was captured on video.
Latvijas Avīze · 25 Oct, 00:11
Albanian protesters clash with police on 12th day of demonstrations
Anti-government protests in Albania have reached their 12th day, with demonstrators repeatedly clashing with police. The government is taking a hard line against the unrest.
Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 00:11
French protests see water cannon and tear gas used in several cities
France is holding a second wave of nationwide protests on 24 October. The Paris march is peaceful, but police in several other cities have used tear gas and water cannon against demonstrators.
Ukrainska Pravda · 25 Oct, 00:10
Young protesters clash with police on the streets of Rome
Young demonstrators clashed with police in Rome, Italy's capital, on Saturday 24 October, as protests over the cost of living, wages and public services continued nationwide. In Milan, around 3,000 people marched.
Euronews · 25 Oct, 00:10
France sees new demonstrations a week after riots, with nearly 1,000 detained
Protests over the cost of living took place across France on Saturday, with clashes in several cities and nearly 1,000 people arrested. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez called the outcome more positive than a week earlier, though anger at the government's approach persists.
France 24 · 25 Oct, 00:09
Wizz Air first officer loses consciousness in flight, captain declares Mayday
On 9 October, the first officer of a Wizz Air Malta Airbus A321neo lost consciousness on a flight from Gothenburg to Gdańsk, and the captain declared an emergency. The aircraft landed safely in Gdańsk, and Polish investigators classified the event as a serious incident.
Delfi · 24 Oct, 23:12
Russian Drone Strike on Synelnykove Kills Three, Injures Eight
A Russian drone struck Synelnykove in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Saturday 24 October. Three people died and eight were injured.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 24 Oct, 23:11
Clashes erupt as protests take place in several French cities
A France 24 video report says protests spread across cities in France on 24 October, with clashes breaking out. The source does not give the reasons for the protests or how many people took part.
France 24 · 24 Oct, 23:11
Hundreds of thousands rally across France in support of schoolchildren and against heavy policing
At least 400,000 people joined protests in French cities on Saturday to back high school students' demands for more teachers and building repairs. Clashes with police followed the Paris march, and almost 1,000 people were arrested nationwide.
The Guardian World · 24 Oct, 23:11