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Russian strike on private home in Vilniansk injures two women
A Russian attack on a private house in Vilniansk, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, injured two women. Rescuers extinguished a fire that followed.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Oct, 13:56
Malawi opposition demands answers over president's prolonged stay abroad
Malawi's opposition wants the vice-president to address the nation as President Peter Mutharika spends an extended period in South Africa. The government insists the president remains in control.
BBC World · 23 Oct, 13:56
Retired general discusses U.S. and Israeli aims in a possible attack on Iran
In an NPR interview, retired four-star Gen. Joseph Votel discussed the war in Iran and the U.S. and Israeli objectives for a potential bombing campaign after the election.
NPR World · 23 Oct, 13:56
Drones hit a Russian tax-service data center and a chemical plant overnight
Drones overnight targeted one of the two key data centers that Russia's tax service relies on, along with a chemical plant that supplies explosives makers. The available source text gives only limited detail.
Euromaidan Press · 23 Oct, 13:55
Estonian intel chief: Russia greatly exaggerating its success in Ukraine war
Ants Kiviselg, head of the Estonian Defense Forces Intelligence Center, says Russia's leadership is distorting the situation at the front. Moscow also continued massive strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, and reports emerged of a Russian satellite coming dangerously close to a Finnish company's satellite.
ERR News · 23 Oct, 13:55
The Economist: US Peace Plan Would Offer Ukraine EU Membership in Exchange for Dropping NATO Bid
According to The Economist, a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine would offer Kyiv EU membership and an investment program if it abandons its NATO aspirations. The details of the plan have not been made public.
Meduza · 23 Oct, 13:54
Ukraine strikes one of Russia's two largest Federal Tax Service data centres
Ukraine's military struck a Russian Federal Tax Service data processing centre in the Nizhny Novgorod region overnight into Friday, 23 October. The report comes from a Ukrainian Telegram channel and an independent Russian news site.
LSM · 23 Oct, 13:54
Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Tax Service Data Centre in Nizhny Novgorod Region
Ukrainian forces struck the Russian Federal Tax Service's data processing centre in Gorodets overnight into Friday. A chemical plant in Perm Krai and a communications tower in occupied Luhansk were also hit.
NRA · 23 Oct, 13:54
French authorities urge public to hand in looting videos to identify rioters
French authorities are asking people who filmed scenes of looting to give the footage to investigators. The step is described as unprecedented and has caused debate.
France 24 · 23 Oct, 13:53
Sweden orders British photographer deported, separating him from 16-month-old son
Sweden's migration agency and migration court have rejected British photographer Simon Montgomery's residency application and ordered his deportation. He is appealing to the higher migration court, citing his son's EU citizenship rights.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 12:56
Russia Vows Retaliation After Austria Expels Four of Its Diplomats
Austria has expelled four Russian diplomats over activities incompatible with their diplomatic status. Russia's Foreign Ministry has promised an inevitable response.
The Moscow Times · 23 Oct, 12:55
Ukraine's General Staff: Command Post, Drone Launch Site and Warehouses Hit
Ukraine's General Staff confirms disruptions to Starlink/Starshield service but reports a series of strikes on enemy targets. A command post, a drone launch site and Russian warehouses were hit.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Oct, 12:55
German historian: Ukraine's defeat could put the Baltic states at risk
German historian and political scientist Thomas Weihe argues that European politicians should speak more openly about the worst-case scenario if Ukraine cannot hold out against Russia, including a possible attack on the Baltic states. He also calls for a credible positive plan for the future.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Oct, 12:55
Israel orders West Bank closure after soldiers kill two men behind alleged attack near Hebron
Israeli soldiers shot dead two men near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning. The military said the men had carried out an attack, and Israel then ordered a closure of the West Bank.
NPR World · 23 Oct, 12:55
Trump says he has the right to seek a third presidential term
US President Donald Trump has again suggested at a rally in Iowa that he could run for a third term in 2028, although the Constitution limits presidents to two elected terms. His claims that the 2020 election was rigged have not been substantiated.
Euronews · 23 Oct, 12:54
Five Israelis wounded, two suspected Palestinian attackers killed at Hebron checkpoint
Five Israelis were wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers were killed by Israeli forces in a shooting at a military checkpoint near Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The incident comes four days before Israel's general election.
BBC World · 23 Oct, 12:54
Finland's Population Grows by More Than 9,200 in Nine Months
Finland's population reached 5,662,086 at the end of September 2026, up by 9,205 since the start of the year. Immigration drove the growth, as deaths still outnumber births.
ERR (rus) · 23 Oct, 12:54
Fire at Mississippi senior living facility kills two residents
A fire destroyed part of an assisted living facility in Clinton, Mississippi, home to more than 100 residents. Two residents, both aged 82, died and at least four were taken to hospital.
NRA · 23 Oct, 12:53
Actor Gundars Āboliņš Calls Protests in France and Italy an “Occupation”
Latvian actor Gundars Āboliņš said on the TV24 channel that the unrest in France and Italy is not a revolution but the subjugation of Europe. Mid-October protests in both countries turned into violent clashes in several places.
Latvijas Avīze · 23 Oct, 11:56
Dispute over Starshield limits in Ukraine: Trump says service restored, Kyiv disagrees
US President Donald Trump says Starshield, the military version of Starlink used by Ukraine, is running at full speed again, but Ukrainian and European officials say they have not seen this. The Trump administration and Elon Musk are blaming each other for the restrictions.
Guardian Ukraina · 23 Oct, 11:56
Dispute over Starlink limits in Ukraine: Trump, Musk and Kyiv trade blame
US President Donald Trump says Ukraine's access to SpaceX's military Starshield service is back at full speed, but Ukrainian and European officials deny it. It remains unclear who imposed the restrictions.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 11:56
Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan offices and schools, hundreds of flights cancelled
Powerful Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan's north-east coast on Friday, with hundreds of flights cancelled across East Asia. One person died, 171 were injured and 1,000 were evacuated in Taiwan.
BBC World · 23 Oct, 11:54
Russia to Unveil New “Anti-Drone Dome” System at Russia-Africa Summit
Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport will present a planned air defense system called the “Anti-Drone Dome” at next week's Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. The showcase comes as Russia itself continues to struggle with Ukrainian drone attacks.
The Moscow Times · 23 Oct, 11:54
US senators urge swift release of funds for Baltic Security Initiative
Ten US senators from both parties have asked the defense secretary and the secretary of state to release the remaining funding for the Baltic Security Initiative, citing growing Russian aggression in the region.
BNN · 23 Oct, 10:54
French Analyst: Russian Losses Near Dobropillia Have Surged
French open-source intelligence (OSINT) analyst Clément Molin says the number of Russian soldiers reported lost by Ukraine has risen sharply in October. He links this to Russian assaults toward Dobropillia in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
Jauns.lv · 23 Oct, 10:53
How the midterm elections could reshape the second half of Trump's presidency
US President Donald Trump is not on the ballot in November's midterm elections, but the outcome could change the last two years of his presidency.
Al Jazeera · 23 Oct, 09:56
Russia Targets Pro-Ukraine US Politicians With Disinformation Ahead of Elections
Democratic Senator Mark Warner and Congressman Jim Himes warn that Russia is running a disguised disinformation campaign against US politicians who support Ukraine, ahead of the early-November elections.
LSM · 23 Oct, 09:54
UK government urges residents to keep three days of food and water supplies
The United Kingdom has launched a campaign called "Be Ready", intended to prepare the country for the effects of the climate crisis, technological dependence and threats from hostile states. The government advises residents to keep food and water supplies for three days.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Oct, 09:53
Ukrainian air defence destroys or jams 140 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine's Air Force says 140 of the 176 drones Russia launched on the night of 22-23 October were destroyed or jammed. As of 08:00 the attack was still ongoing.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 23 Oct, 08:56
US State Department Urges Americans in France to Be Cautious
The US State Department, which runs American foreign policy, has warned its citizens about staying in France. The reason is the return of mass protests across the country.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Oct, 08:55
Gunda Reire: International Order Is Not Ending, Its Rule-Makers Are Changing
In an opinion piece on Delfi, Gunda Reire argues that the international order will survive but change, and outlines three possible future scenarios. She says it is vital for Latvia to preserve as much rule of law as possible.
Delfi · 23 Oct, 08:54
Karachi's last two African elephants remain in captivity
Two African elephants are the last ones left in captivity in Karachi, Pakistan, while their sisters have already died. Al Jazeera asks whether the surviving animals will make it.
Al Jazeera · 23 Oct, 07:55
Arms Race Intensifies in Korea as the North Is Emboldened by Russia Alliance
A rare escalation this month between North Korea and South Korea exposed the increasingly lethal arsenals both are building up. They are doing so along the world's most heavily fortified border.
The New York Times · 23 Oct, 07:55
Albanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament over student protests
Opposition and ruling-party MPs clashed in Albania's parliament on Thursday after leaders refused a debate on student protests. The demonstrations in the capital Tirana have now lasted ten days.
Euronews · 23 Oct, 07:55
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Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes Tibet, at least 16 dead
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China's Tibet Autonomous Region in the southwest on Thursday. State news agency Xinhua reports at least 16 people killed and 32 injured.
TVNET · 23 Oct, 07:54
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Trump: SpaceX Has Lifted Starlink Usage Restrictions in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said that SpaceX has lifted the restrictions on using the Starlink satellite internet network in Ukraine. The restrictions had caused difficulties for the Ukrainian army.
Apollo.lv · 23 Oct, 07:54