Friday, 13 November 2026
Rīga TV

World and Latvian news in one place

World

World

Brazil Heads Into Sunday's Presidential Runoff as Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Close Campaigns

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro hold final rallies on Rio de Janeiro's beaches on Saturday ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff. Bolsonaro led the first round, but Lula appears to have regained some ground over the past three weeks.

Euronews · 24 Oct, 21:01

World

Euronews evening bulletin of 24 October: a short round-up of the day's news

Euronews, the pan-European news channel, published its evening news bulletin video on 24 October 2026. The source does not name any specific stories.

Euronews · 24 Oct, 20:03

World

U.S. Accuses Canada of Meddling in Midterm Elections; Carney Rejects Claim

The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the U.S. midterm elections in favor of Democrats. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the claims have no merit.

The New York Times · 24 Oct, 20:03

Ukraine

Ukrainian drones attack Omsk: chemical company and Ozon warehouse targeted

Ukrainian drones attacked the city of Omsk on Saturday, about 2,500 kilometres from the front line. The report's headline says a chemical company, Omskiy Kauchuk, and an Ozon warehouse were hit.

Apollo.lv · 24 Oct, 20:03

World

Trump Considers Moving White House Press Briefing Room to Another Location

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that he is considering moving the White House press briefing room elsewhere. He denied reports that he plans to replace it with the historic swimming pool.

Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Oct, 20:03

World

About 25,000 rally in Madrid in support of Spain's state pension scheme

Around 25,000 people gathered in Spain's capital, Madrid, to back the state pension system. Participants want pensions to stay indexed to inflation and the gender pension gap to be eliminated.

Al Jazeera · 24 Oct, 20:01

World

Large protests against the cost of living take place across France

Demonstrations against the rising cost of living are under way throughout France. About 70,000 police officers and special service personnel have been deployed to prevent violence.

LSM · 24 Oct, 19:03

Ukraine

Salaspils to host solidarity concert supporting young musicians from Chernihiv region

A charity concert, “In Music with Ukraine”, will take place at the Salaspils Concert Hall on 12 November, featuring Latvian artists and young musicians from Ukraine's Chernihiv region. Ticket revenue will fund self-heating meals for Ukrainian soldiers at the front.

NRA · 24 Oct, 19:03

World

110,000 rally in peaceful Paris march as clashes hit other French cities

French police say at least 110,000 people joined a peaceful march in Paris on Saturday, while clashes broke out in Lyon, Lille, Toulouse and Nantes. About 70,000 officers were deployed nationwide.

France 24 · 24 Oct, 19:02

Ukraine

Ukraine's military says Starlink satellite link is stable again after restrictions

The Ukrainian government says its armed forces again have a stable Starlink connection, 10 days after sudden speed limits were imposed. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked US allies for resolving the problem.

Guardian Ukraina · 24 Oct, 19:02

World

Fire Hits Hitler's Mountaintop Retreat, the Eagle's Nest

On Friday night, flames engulfed the so-called Eagle's Nest, or Kehlsteinhaus, the Alpine mountain retreat of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler above the town of Berchtesgaden. Police arrested a 33-year-old male suspect.

BBC World · 24 Oct, 19:01

Middle East

More than 2,000 people forced from their homes in Hebron during Israeli raids

More than 2,000 people have been forced out of their homes in the West Bank city of Hebron during Israeli raids. The city is closed, and Israeli forces have arrested dozens of people across the West Bank.

Al Jazeera · 24 Oct, 19:01

Ukraine

Russian strike hits enterprise in Lozova, Kharkiv region: one killed, two injured

On Saturday, 24 October, a Russian attack on an enterprise in Lozova, in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, killed one man and injured two civilians. Police have opened a criminal case over a war crime.

Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Oct, 18:04

Ukraine

One killed, two injured in Russian strike on a business in Lozova, Kharkiv Oblast

Russian forces struck a business in the city of Lozova in Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast on Saturday 24 October. One man was killed and two civilians were injured.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 24 Oct, 18:03

Middle East

Israel displaces up to 250 Palestinian families in Hebron after two soldiers killed

Israeli forces entered the West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday and displaced up to 250 Palestinian families after two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack on Friday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised a large-scale operation, with Israeli elections due in days.

Euronews · 24 Oct, 18:03

World

Protests resume in France as police use tear gas in Lyon

Protests were held across France on Saturday, with police using tear gas on about 150 demonstrators in Lyon. Demonstrations are also taking place in other European countries, including Spain and Italy.

ERR (rus) · 24 Oct, 18:03

World

French police use tear gas on protesters in several cities

On Saturday, French police fired tear gas at demonstrators in Lyon, Lille, Toulouse and Nantes. The government had deployed 70,000 security officers for the nationwide protests.

France 24 · 24 Oct, 18:02

World

Serbia votes Sunday as Vučić faces the student-led opposition movement

Serbia holds parliamentary elections on Sunday, in which Aleksandar Vučić, the pro-Kremlin leader in power for 12 years, will try to keep control. He faces an opposition movement formed after a tragedy in Novi Sad.

LSM · 24 Oct, 18:02

Ukraine

Ukrainian drones hit Omsk in Siberia on Saturday, causing a large fire

Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian city of Omsk in Siberia on Saturday, more than 2,500 kilometres from the Ukrainian border. Explosions and a major fire were reported in the city's northern industrial district.

Jauns.lv · 24 Oct, 18:01

Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Starlink and Starshield Fully Restored in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on the morning of 24 October that restrictions on the Starlink and Starshield satellite communication systems have been lifted. Speeds are back at the level the military needs.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 24 Oct, 17:04

Ukraine

Zelensky on Oleshky: Situation Is Extremely Difficult, Hopes US Mediation Will Work

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes US mediation will help unblock the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region. He said the situation is complicated by roads that Russian forces have mined.

Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Oct, 17:03

Ukraine

The Atlantic: US Intelligence Keeps Helping Ukraine Strike Targets in Russia

The Atlantic reports that US intelligence gives Ukraine information for strikes deep inside Russia and warns of incoming missiles and drones. Ukrainian officials do not call CIA Director John Ratcliffe an ally, but they trust that he tells Trump the truth about the war.

NRA · 24 Oct, 17:02

Middle East

Israeli forces displace 1,200 Palestinians in Hebron after two soldiers killed

Israeli troops have forced around 1,200 Palestinians from their homes in Hebron after an attack near the West Bank city killed two Israeli soldiers. The Palestinian Authority calls the operation collective punishment.

France 24 · 24 Oct, 17:01

World

Protests continue across Europe: Madrid demands higher pensions, Milan tightens security

Demonstrations took place in Spain and Italy on Saturday. In Madrid thousands of people demanded higher pensions, while authorities in Milan stepped up security out of fear of fresh violent unrest.

Jauns.lv · 24 Oct, 17:01

Ukraine

Drone Attack Damages Industrial Sites in Tolyatti; Ukraine Says It Hit Petrochemical Plant

Several industrial facilities in the Russian city of Tolyatti were damaged in a drone attack on Saturday. Ukraine's General Staff says it struck a major petrochemical plant there.

The Moscow Times · 24 Oct, 16:03

World

Soldiers patrol Milan as shops board up windows ahead of Saturday protests

Extra soldiers have been deployed in Milan, Italy's fashion and finance hub, ahead of new protests on Saturday, while shops cover their windows. Clashes and looting hit the city a week ago.

Euronews · 24 Oct, 16:03

World

Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Waze

Malaysia has barred civil servants from using the Waze navigation app for official duties because of its links to Israel. The country is also considering a complete ban on the app.

Al Jazeera · 24 Oct, 16:03

World

France detains 135 protesters; Yellow Vests call new protests for 31 October

Nationwide protests against the cost of living took place in France on Saturday, and police have so far detained 135 people. The Yellow Vests movement has called new actions for 31 October.

Jauns.lv · 24 Oct, 16:02

Middle East

Israeli troops level Hebron neighbourhood, forcing families from their homes

Israeli forces have demolished much of the Ein Deir Baha district of Hebron in the West Bank after an attack on an army checkpoint, and the city municipality says about 1,500 people have been evicted. Palestinian officials call it collective punishment.

The Guardian World · 24 Oct, 16:02

World

Mont Blanc Has Grown Nearly Two Metres Taller in Three Years

The latest measurements show Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, now stands at 4,807.47 metres. That is 1.88 metres more than in 2023.

NRA · 24 Oct, 16:02

Ukraine

European Parliament Vice-President Ends Hunger Strike After Guarantees for Oleshky Residents

A European Parliament vice-president has ended a hunger strike after receiving guarantees of humanitarian aid and evacuation for residents of occupied Oleshky. The town is in Ukraine's Kherson region.

Pravda — ziņas · 24 Oct, 16:02

Ukraine

European Parliament Vice-President Ends Hunger Strike Over Occupied Oleshky

A Vice-President of the European Parliament has stopped a hunger strike after receiving guarantees of humanitarian aid and evacuation for residents of occupied Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region. The news was reported via a statement by Lubinets.

Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Oct, 16:02

World

135 people detained at cost-of-living protests in France

French police have detained 135 people as protests against the high cost of living resumed on Saturday. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said various weapons were also confiscated.

TVNET · 24 Oct, 16:01

World

Poland Seeks Closer Nuclear Deterrence Cooperation With the US and France

Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz says Poland wants a bigger role in NATO's nuclear deterrence system and closer cooperation with both the United States and France. He gave no timeline.

ERR (rus) · 24 Oct, 16:01

Ukraine

Smoke Rises Over Oryol After Strike on Factory, Three Killed

Three people were killed and five seriously wounded after a reported Ukrainian attack on a factory in the Russian city of Oryol. Footage on social media shows smoke plumes over the city.

Euronews · 24 Oct, 15:04

World

Serbian students field candidates in Sunday's parliamentary election

Student protesters in Serbia have chosen candidates to run in Sunday's parliamentary election. They aim to end 14 years of rule by populist leader Aleksandar Vucic.

NPR World · 24 Oct, 15:03