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Indiana police officer arrested over use of Flock cameras to track wife
Justin Craig, an officer with the Georgetown police department in Indiana, has been charged with official misconduct and fraud for allegedly running hundreds of unjustified Flock license-plate searches. The case adds to concerns about misuse of the privacy-sensitive technology.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 23:54
Reporters Trace Russian Drone Modem to Chinese Maker, Receive Invoice
Journalists who traced a modem from a Russian drone to its Chinese manufacturer, posing as a Russian military supplier, received a $2.87 million invoice. Euromaidan Press reports the company raised no objection to military use.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Oct, 23:53
Trump questions Ilhan Omar's name after Justice Department filing
A US Justice Department filing listed a different name for Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Donald Trump then called for her to resign.
Al Jazeera · 23 Oct, 23:53
Russian strikes on Kyiv intensify as residents spend nights in subway stations
Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital have grown deadlier in 2026, turning Kyiv into a front-line city. The city's military administration reports 140 deaths in the first eight months of the year.
Deutsche Welle · 23 Oct, 22:55
Macron condemns racism after one killed in terrorist shooting near Paris
On Friday in Trappes, west of Paris, a gunman fired from a car, killing one person and wounding five, including a 12-year-old girl. French President Emmanuel Macron called it a racist terrorist attack.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 22:55
Belarus Has Convicted at Least 419 People for Supporting Ukraine
Belarusian human rights group Viasna says at least 419 people have been convicted in Belarus for supporting Ukraine since February 2022, and 142 of them remain in custody.
Jauns.lv · 23 Oct, 22:55
Moscow court orders four critics to pay Oleg Deripaska 40 million rubles in defamation case
Moscow's Tagansky District Court has partly upheld Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska's defamation suit against four critics, awarding him 40 million rubles in compensation. He had sought 1 billion rubles.
Meduza · 23 Oct, 22:55
Ukraine and Russia to introduce a ceasefire in the Oleshky area from 27 October for a humanitarian operation
The general staffs of Ukraine and Russia announced that a ceasefire will take effect in a designated area from the night of 27 October. It is meant to allow a humanitarian operation in temporarily occupied Oleshky.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Oct, 22:54
Zelensky: Starlink and Starshield signal for Ukraine still limited
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in Washington that the signal of SpaceX's Starlink and Starshield satellite communication systems available to Ukraine remains limited. He said the restrictions affect both civilian needs and the front line.
LSM · 23 Oct, 22:54
Drone strike sinks cargo ship near Romania, killing a Ukrainian sailor
The cargo ship Khoryv capsized in the Black Sea about 13 nautical miles off Romania's coast after a drone strike. Romania's president blames Russia.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Oct, 22:53
Trump Says He Will Talk to Musk If Starshield Issue in Ukraine Is Not Resolved
US President Donald Trump said he would speak with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk if problems with the Starshield military communications service in Ukraine persist.
TVNET · 23 Oct, 21:55
Israeli journalist: Netanyahu's popularity has fallen, but the election outcome is far from settled
Ben-Dror Yemini, a senior journalist at Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, says Benjamin Netanyahu has not been popular since the October 7, 2023 attacks. He doubts that a military operation in the West Bank before the election would help anyone politically.
France 24 · 23 Oct, 21:55
Zelensky: Trilateral Talks on the War Planned for First Half of November in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a meeting of Ukrainian, US and Russian representatives is planned for the first half of November in Abu Dhabi. He said whether it happens depends on Russia.
Delfi · 23 Oct, 21:55
Severe flooding in US West prompts rooftop rescues and evacuations
Severe flooding in the Four Corners region of the western US led to water rescues and evacuation orders in Colorado and New Mexico on Friday. Two months of heavy rain have left the ground saturated.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 21:54
Moscow court jails Communist Oleg Mikhailov, who recently lost his State Duma seat
Moscow's Basmanny District Court has ordered former State Duma deputy Oleg Mikhailov held in pretrial detention on a charge of justifying terrorism. Meduza's sources say the case was planned before his election defeat.
Meduza · 23 Oct, 21:54
Israel locks down occupied West Bank after Hebron shooting
Israel has imposed a lockdown across the occupied West Bank after a shooting near Hebron killed two Israeli soldiers.
Al Jazeera · 23 Oct, 21:54
Trump Says Venezuela Not Ready for Elections as Rubio Nudges Talks Between Rival Politicians
U.S. President Donald Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections and is focusing on its oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, is nudging talks between opposing Venezuelan politicians.
The New York Times · 23 Oct, 20:56
Israeli settlers promote olive harvesting on social media as Palestinians face attacks in the West Bank
The UN humanitarian office OCHA has recorded nearly 200 attacks linked to the olive harvest in the occupied West Bank this year. Meanwhile, some Israeli settlers are posting idyllic harvest videos online and urging others to join them.
France 24 · 23 Oct, 20:55
UK urges three-day emergency stocks as public responds calmly to Be Ready campaign
The UK government's Be Ready campaign asks households to stock three days' worth of supplies for emergencies. Experts say there is no sign of panic, though interest in preparing has risen sharply.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 20:55
France mobilises 70,000 police and gendarmes ahead of weekend protests
French authorities have mobilised 70,000 police officers and gendarmes to maintain public order during protests expected tomorrow. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced this on 23 October.
LSM · 23 Oct, 20:55
Ukrainian Drone Attack Halts Operations at Four Moscow Airports
On Friday, 23 October, civilian departures were suspended at all four of Moscow's largest airports because of an attack by Ukrainian drones. An air raid alert was declared at Sheremetyevo airport.
ERR (rus) · 23 Oct, 20:54
France to deploy about 70,000 police officers ahead of new protests
The French government said on Friday it will deploy about 70,000 police officers across the country in preparation for new protests this weekend.
Apollo.lv · 23 Oct, 20:54
German ambassador: genuine peace talks with Russia have not begun because Moscow does not want peace
Germany's ambassador to Ukraine, Boris Ruge, said Russia has not negotiated seriously in four and a half years and that its demands amount to Ukraine's capitulation. He cited the ballistic attack on Kyiv overnight on 22 October as further evidence.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Oct, 20:53
Austria orders four Russian diplomats out over suspected spying
Austria's Foreign Ministry has declared four Russian diplomats persona non grata for activities it says are incompatible with their diplomatic status. Three worked at the embassy in Vienna and one at Russia's mission to the OSCE.
Meduza · 23 Oct, 20:53
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Ukrainian intelligence: Russia stepping up hybrid strategy against the EU
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defence says Russia is intensifying a hybrid destabilisation strategy against the European Union. The aim, it says, is to reduce or deny Ukraine external support.
TVNET · 23 Oct, 19:56
French student groups urge protests to go on after meeting Macron
Representatives of French high school student groups called for continued mobilisation after their first meeting with President Emmanuel Macron since the protests began. A new nationwide round of demonstrations against the rising cost of living is planned for Saturday, with about 70,000 security personnel to be deployed.
France 24 · 23 Oct, 19:55
ETV+ "Orbita" Show to Cover Unrest in France and Developments on Ukraine's Front
On Saturday, 24 October, ETV+ will air a new episode of its weekly foreign affairs programme "Orbita". It will look at unrest in France and developments on the Ukrainian front.
ERR (rus) · 23 Oct, 19:55
German ambassador glad Kyiv no longer talks of EU accession in 2027–2028
German Ambassador Boris Ruge said he is pleased that Kyiv has changed its rhetoric about joining the European Union in 2027–2028. He stressed that the legislative and institutional reforms required for membership take time.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Oct, 19:55
Brazil's right has already shifted the balance of power in Congress
An Al Jazeera opinion piece says Bolsonaro's party has strengthened its position in Brazil's Congress. This could pose a formidable challenge to another presidency under Lula.
Al Jazeera · 23 Oct, 19:54
French Protests Over Cost of Living Turn Into Riots; Latvian Politician Says Anger Has Been Vented
Mass protests in France over the cost of living and public services have turned into looting and clashes with police. Riga City Council member Mārtiņš Kossovičs said on TV24 that the violence should not overshadow the original cause.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Oct, 19:54
Israeli Settlers Turn Palestinian Olive Harvest Into Ordeal of Violence and Fear
This year's olive harvest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is the most violent in years. Settlers have attacked farmers and besieged homes, and U.S. officials and others have condemned the attacks.
The New York Times · 23 Oct, 19:53
BBC film features Russian exile who says he helped prepare the killing of General Staff officer Sarvarov
In a BBC documentary, an anonymous Russian émigré called Foma says his volunteer network tracked General Staff officer Fanil Sarvarov before he was killed in Moscow in December 2025. Foma stresses that his group does not take part in killings itself.
Meduza · 23 Oct, 19:53
Three injured as Russian attack damages infrastructure in southern Odesa Oblast
Russian forces attacked the south of Odesa Oblast in Ukraine on 23 October. Infrastructure was damaged and, according to early reports, three people were injured.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 23 Oct, 18:56
U.K. Security Adviser's Wife Sparks Free Speech Debate Over Palestinian Posts
Sarah Helm, whose husband is Britain's national security adviser, posted support for the author Sally Rooney and a banned pro-Palestinian activist group. The posts prompted a furor and a debate over free speech.
The New York Times · 23 Oct, 18:56
Oil spill from attacked tanker washes up on UAE beaches
Oil from the tanker Gem No.2, attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, is spreading along the United Arab Emirates coast, and some beaches have been closed. Researchers say it is too early to assess the damage, but the slick extends toward an internationally recognised biodiversity area.
BBC World · 23 Oct, 18:55
France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent fresh unrest
The French government will put about 70,000 police on the streets on Saturday to head off a repeat of last weekend's rioting, which erupted on the edges of cost-of-living protests. Interior minister Laurent Nuñez has promised a firm response.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 18:55