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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
UK government urges residents to keep basic emergency supplies at home
The British government recommends that people keep a stock of essentials at home in case of an emergency. It cites a recent large software failure, last summer's heat and wildfires, and a strong storm that has left parts of Cornwall without power.
ERR (rus) · 23 Oct, 18:54
Kremlin confirms ceasefire in Oleshky for humanitarian mission
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that Russia agreed to a ceasefire so a humanitarian mission can operate in occupied Oleshky, in Ukraine's Kherson region.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Oct, 18:53
Official at a Mobilization Center in Donetsk Region Detained for Promising Discharge from Service in Exchange for Money
A staff member of a regional territorial recruitment center in Ukraine's Donetsk region has been detained. Investigators say he took money from servicemen in return for promises of transfers to other units and discharge from service on health grounds.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Oct, 17:56
Official at Donetsk Region Military Enlistment Office Detained Over Dollar Bribe to Discharge Two Brothers
In Ukraine's Donetsk Region, an employee of a territorial recruitment centre has been named a suspect. Investigators say he took money in exchange for promising soldiers transfers to other units and discharge from service on health grounds.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Oct, 17:56
Melania Trump Brokers Local Ceasefire in Russian-Occupied Oleshky
U.S. first lady Melania Trump has secured a localized ceasefire in Russian-held Oleshky in southern Ukraine to allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuations, the White House said.
The Moscow Times · 23 Oct, 17:55
Finland gives Ukraine 10 diesel locomotives to keep trains running when Russian strikes cut the power
Finland's state railway company has handed Ukraine ten diesel locomotives free of charge, so trains can keep moving when Russian strikes leave rail lines without electricity. The visit also brought winter energy funding and new defense, housing and satellite agreements for Kyiv.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Oct, 17:55
Melania Trump Brokers Local Truce in Oleshky, Kherson Region
The White House says US First Lady Melania Trump has secured an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to halt fighting in the city of Oleshky. The truce takes effect on 29 October to allow humanitarian aid in and prepare civilian evacuations.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Oct, 17:54
Meghan Says She Is Distressed by Claim Her Father Kept Child Abuse Images
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, says she is distressed by a claim about her father, Thomas Markle. She says a 2018 letter to royal protection officers informed her decision to keep her children away from him.
The New York Times · 23 Oct, 17:54
EU states remain split over the bloc's next long-term budget
A European Council summit on 15–16 October produced no breakthrough on the EU budget for 2028–2034. Member states are divided between those seeking deep spending cuts and those defending cohesion funding.
France 24 · 23 Oct, 17:54
White House: Melania Trump brokers truce for Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky
The White House says US First Lady Melania Trump has brokered a truce for Oleshky, a Russian-occupied city in Ukraine. Neither Ukraine nor Russia has confirmed it.
BBC World · 23 Oct, 17:53
Netanyahu orders 'very extensive' West Bank operation after two Israeli soldiers killed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the army to prepare a “very extensive” operation in the occupied West Bank after a gunfight in Hebron killed two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinians. The move comes days before Israel's election.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 16:56
Ukraine and Russia each exchange 270 prisoners of war
Ukraine and Russia swapped 270 prisoners of war each on Friday. The exchange came soon after another round of talks in Oslo and St. Petersburg.
Politico Europe · 23 Oct, 16:55
Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan
Two gunmen opened fire on a funeral inside a church in Jordan's central Karak governorate, killing at least seven people and injuring ten, according to state media. No one has claimed responsibility.
BBC World · 23 Oct, 16:55
White House: Melania Trump secured ceasefire in Oleshky
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a temporary ceasefire in Oleshky to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians. The White House says US First Lady Melania Trump helped bring about the deal.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Oct, 16:54
Seven killed in shooting at church funeral in Jordan
Two armed men opened fire on mourners at a funeral in a church in Jordan's Karak governorate, killing at least seven people and wounding at least ten. No one has yet claimed responsibility.
ERR (rus) · 23 Oct, 16:54
Ukrainian intelligence warns of possible Russian provocation and sabotage plans
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defence warns that Russia may be planning new provocative acts of sabotage in EU member states, including the Baltic countries.
LSM · 23 Oct, 16:54
Tanker carrying Russian diesel heads for the United States
A Malta-flagged tanker with nearly 300,000 barrels of Russian diesel is sailing toward New York. The cargo is linked to the diesel supply deal US President Donald Trump announced with Moscow.
Delfi · 23 Oct, 16:54
Burnham's run of pledges: UK prime minister bets on 'everyday fixes'
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a string of small measures aimed at everyday annoyances. The opposition calls it unserious, while a pollster considers the strategy effective.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 15:56
French shops board up in Lyon and Orléans ahead of expected protests
Shopkeepers in the French cities of Lyon and Orléans are boarding up windows and securing entrances ahead of weekend demonstrations. Orléans will host the National Rally congress, with 20,000 to 30,000 protesters expected to oppose it.
Euronews · 23 Oct, 15:55
Merz's bloc narrows gap with far-right AfD, poll shows
A new ZDF poll shows Germany's conservative CDU/CSU bloc rising to 23%, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) lost two points and stands at 26%.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Oct, 15:55
Nigeria Records First Ebola Case in Current Outbreak; Link to Kenya Under Investigation
Nigeria this week recorded its first Ebola case in the current outbreak, which has spread from its epicenter in Congo to several other African countries. Authorities are investigating whether the first Kenyan and Nigerian cases crossed paths.
NPR World · 23 Oct, 15:55
Brazil's presidential run-off: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro fight for every vote
Brazil holds the second round of its presidential election on 25 October, pitting incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. Polls show a gap of only a few points, and the campaign has moved onto social media and into the courts.
France 24 · 23 Oct, 15:54
Gunmen Attack Church in Southern Jordan, Killing Several People
Gunmen opened fire at a church in Jordan's southern Karak province and killed several people. The attack happened during a funeral, according to the state broadcaster.
The New York Times · 23 Oct, 15:53
Thousands of homes lose power as Storm Austen hits south-west England
Storm Austen, the first named storm of the year in the UK, struck the south-west on Friday, leaving more than 16,000 homes without power and disrupting schools in Cornwall. A second storm, Boelo, is expected from Saturday, with an amber wind warning in place.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 14:56
Ukraine expects a milder winter, but frosts remain possible
Ukrainian forecasters say temperatures this winter may be slightly above the climate norm. Frosts, however, cannot be ruled out.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Oct, 14:55
Ukraine Expects a Mild Winter, but Frosts Cannot Be Ruled Out
Ukrainian meteorologists forecast that temperatures this winter may run slightly above the climate norm. They add that frosts should not be excluded.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Oct, 14:55
Ukrainian An-124 cargo plane catches fire while landing at Japan's Chubu airport
An An-124-100 Ruslan cargo plane operated by Ukraine's Antonov Airlines caught fire while landing at Japan's Chubu International Airport. The runway was closed for 15 minutes, and Japanese authorities are investigating.
Meduza · 23 Oct, 14:55
Drone Attack Damages Chemical Plant in Russia's Perm Region
A Ukrainian drone attack overnight into Friday hit Russia's Perm region, where the governor reported minor damage at an industrial site. An exiled news outlet identified it as the Azot chemical plant in Berezniki.
The Moscow Times · 23 Oct, 14:55
European politics roundup: search of ID group offices, AfD talks and sanctions on Russian energy
Prosecutors have searched the offices of a far-right group in the European Parliament, while the European Commission president said sanctions on Russian energy will remain. A representative of Germany's AfD called for quick talks on Ukraine.
Politico Europe · 23 Oct, 14:55
US-Iran war, then and now: positions have shifted markedly since February
Analysts say the stances of the US and Iran have changed dramatically since US-Israeli strikes launched the war in February. The shift bears on how the conflict may unfold.
Al Jazeera · 23 Oct, 14:54
Inkēns: Russians' patience is not yet exhausted and famine is not a real threat
Political observer Edvīns Inkēns says worsening living conditions in Russia do not yet mean public patience is about to run out. He also sees no real threat of famine and is skeptical about Tatar independence prospects.
NRA · 23 Oct, 14:53
At least one dead and four injured in shooting in Paris suburb of Trappes
A shooting in Trappes, a suburb west of Paris, has left at least one person dead and four injured. Anti-terrorism police have taken over the investigation.
BBC World · 23 Oct, 14:53
Russian strike on a private house in Vilniansk wounds two women
A Russian strike hit a private house in Vilniansk, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, injuring two women. Rescuers put out a fire and the victims are receiving help.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Oct, 13:56