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France: 217 People Convicted in Fast-Track Trials Over Riots
French courts have handed prison sentences to 217 people who took part in riots and looting last weekend. Authorities plan to restrict public gatherings this weekend as well.
LSM · 23 Oct, 07:54
Eight inmates killed in Ecuador prison riots
Riots in prisons in Ecuador, a South American country, left eight people dead and 10 injured on Thursday. Officials say those responsible have been identified and will be moved to a maximum-security prison.
Diena · 23 Oct, 07:54
Poland warns residents and again scrambles aircraft over Russian drone attack on Ukraine
Residents of Poland's Lublin and Subcarpathian voivodeships received danger alerts because of a Russian attack on western Ukraine. Poland scrambled its military aviation.
Pravda — ziņas · 23 Oct, 07:53
Alan Jones trial: mother of youngest complainant kept seeking his advice after alleged assault
At the Sydney trial of Australian broadcaster Alan Jones, the mother of the youngest complainant said she kept corresponding with him after her son's alleged assault because she feared losing his financial support. The defence argues she wanted more money from him.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 06:55
SPD leadership turmoil: Heil eyes party chair as Söder shows strength at CSU congress
Unrest is growing in Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) as Labour Minister Hubertus Heil positions himself for the party leadership, threatening Lars Klingbeil's post. At the CSU congress, Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder sought to appear as the undisputed leader.
Politico Europe · 23 Oct, 06:54
Trump Says SpaceX Lifted Starlink Limits in Ukraine; Zelensky Disagrees
US President Donald Trump said SpaceX has lifted the restrictions on Starlink use in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the network's speed has still not been restored.
Delfi · 23 Oct, 06:54
Serbia votes as Vučić's coalition faces student-led list
Serbia holds early parliamentary elections on 25 October, with Aleksandar Vučić's coalition facing a list born from the student protest movement. Polls show a very tight race that depends on undecided voters.
Diena · 23 Oct, 06:54
Israel's Ben-Gvir Shares AI Videos Mocking Gazans, Sparking Spat with France
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted AI-generated videos mocking Palestinians ahead of the national election. One of them triggered a public exchange with the French Foreign Ministry.
France 24 · 23 Oct, 05:57
Woman, 27, charged after police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
A 27-year-old woman has been charged with firearms offences after a police officer was shot in the foot at a bus stop in Nottingham, England. Several other people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
BBC England · 23 Oct, 05:56
Brazil's election and the battle for the Amazon: what the vote means for forests and climate
With Brazil's presidential runoff due on Sunday, the future of the Amazon and its communities is at stake. In the northern state of Roraima, many hope Flávio Bolsonaro will bring back mining, while Indigenous activists are preparing to resist.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 05:55
Can Europe protect the International Criminal Court from Trump's sanctions?
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has sanctioned the entire International Criminal Court, threatening its ability to function. A Politico Europe podcast examines whether the EU can shield the court from American financial power.
Politico Europe · 23 Oct, 05:54
Starshield Row in Ukraine: Trump, Musk and Zelenskyy Point Fingers
Limits on Ukraine's access to SpaceX's military Starlink version, Starshield, have sparked mutual blame among the US government, Elon Musk and Kyiv. Ukrainian officials say the restrictions are disrupting drones and air defences.
Guardian Ukraina · 23 Oct, 05:54
Ukrainian outlet revisits the story of Dominican leader Trujillo
Ukrainska Pravda has published a historical piece on Dominican Republic president Rafael Trujillo, nicknamed "the Goat". The available excerpt describes the night of 30 May 1961.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Oct, 05:54
Night curfew in parts of Paris extended until Monday morning
The Paris police prefecture has extended a nightly curfew in certain areas of the French capital until Monday morning. A student protest went ahead on Thursday after a court overturned a police ban.
France 24 · 23 Oct, 04:56
Police still await £2m promised after A66 crash, commissioner says
The police and crime commissioner for Cleveland says the force has not yet received the £2m the government promised after an August crash in north-east England that killed seven people. The Home Office says it is working with the force on the payment.
BBC England · 23 Oct, 04:56
BBC Investigation: Sudan's RSF Fighters Deliberately Targeted Hospitals in el-Fasher
A BBC investigation finds that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces systematically destroyed el-Fasher's healthcare system during the siege of the city. The RSF rejects the findings, while the UN human rights chief calls them deeply disturbing.
BBC World · 23 Oct, 04:54
Thousands protest across Poland for access to free and legal abortions
Thousands of people took to the streets across Poland to demand free and legal access to abortion. The protests marked the sixth anniversary of the country's highest court imposing a near-total abortion ban.
Al Jazeera · 23 Oct, 04:54
AP: Trump administration sends mixed signals on restricting Ukraine's access to Starshield
According to the Associated Press, the administration of US President Donald Trump is giving contradictory signals about whether Ukraine's access to the Starshield satellite communications service could be restricted.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Oct, 04:54
Queensland minister Amanda Camm quits cabinet citing health and safety
Amanda Camm, the Australian state of Queensland's minister for child safety and domestic violence prevention, has resigned after months of pressure. She cited her health and the harassment and threats she says she has faced over the past year.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 04:54
Trump Says Musk Fully Restored Ukraine's Starlink Access, but a European Official Disputes It
US President Donald Trump says SpaceX chief Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's Starlink access. A senior European official says nothing has changed in how the military-grade Starshield service operates.
Guardian Ukraina · 23 Oct, 04:53
US judge sets deadline for Trump to give testimony in BBC lawsuit
A federal judge in Miami, Angelique Leta, has set a deadline of 11 December for US President Donald Trump to testify under oath in his lawsuit against the British broadcaster BBC. The BBC had complained that Trump was refusing to testify.
Jauns.lv · 23 Oct, 03:56
Drone link problems in Ukraine again spotlight Musk's influence over Trump
After disruptions to satellite-based drone communications provided via Starlink in Ukraine, US billionaire Elon Musk blamed the US government, while President Donald Trump denied any involvement. The latest media reports again point to Musk's own role.
TVNET · 23 Oct, 03:56
Western diplomats in Moscow describe surveillance and isolation during the war
Five Western diplomats who served in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine tell the BBC about constant surveillance and restricted contacts. They compare the pressure to the Cold War era.
BBC World · 23 Oct, 03:54
About 150,000 Students' Supporters Rally in Belgrade Before Serbian Election
Roughly 150,000 supporters of Serbia's opposition student movement rallied in Belgrade on Thursday, days before Sunday's parliamentary election. The movement hopes to end more than 14 years of rule by President Aleksandar Vucic's party.
The Guardian World · 23 Oct, 03:54
Irish campaign advert on consent withdrawn after complaints over grandparents hugging children
An advert promoting consent has been withdrawn in Ireland after complaints about its depiction of grandparents hugging and kissing their grandchildren.
Sky News · 23 Oct, 02:56
Albania's student protests grow bigger and more intense
Albania has seen almost five months of anti-government protests, and students now clash with police nearly every day. Prime Minister Edi Rama calls the unrest a "hybrid war", a claim experts and the opposition question.
Deutsche Welle · 23 Oct, 02:56
Trump Asks Musk to Lift Starlink Restrictions in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump called SpaceX founder Elon Musk and asked him to remove restrictions on Starshield, the military version of Starlink, in Ukraine. The system appeared to begin normalising on Thursday.
Jauns.lv · 23 Oct, 02:55
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Princess Catherine wears lemon-yellow gown and Lover's Knot tiara at Windsor Castle state banquet
A state banquet was held at Windsor Castle during the Omani sultan's visit to Britain. Princess Catherine wore a lemon-yellow Elie Saab dress with Queen Mary's Lover's Knot tiara.
TVNET · 23 Oct, 02:55
Reuters: US Midterm Calculations Muddy Trump's Ukraine Policy
Reuters explains that the US midterm congressional elections have created confusion in President Donald Trump's policy on Ukraine. The report was relayed by the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda.
Ukrainska Pravda · 23 Oct, 02:54
Australia Puts Forward Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg for International Space Station Mission
Australia's federal government has sent the European Space Agency an offer to fly Australian of the Year and astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station. The mission, planned for 2028, would be the first flight by a qualified astronaut under the Australian flag.
The Guardian Science · 23 Oct, 02:54
UK Conservative Party distances itself from former member's conduct after Al Jazeera investigation
A UK Conservative Party MP has said the party does not condone the conduct of a former member that was revealed in an Al Jazeera investigation.
Al Jazeera · 23 Oct, 02:53
Witkoff presents peace proposals to Zelensky and European officials in Oslo
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European representatives in Oslo on October 20 and presented proposals to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
Meduza · 23 Oct, 01:56
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Tibet as people flee buildings; injuries reported
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China on Thursday. Casualties have been reported and rescue operations are under way, but no confirmed death toll has been given.
Euronews · 23 Oct, 01:56
Strong earthquake strikes remote Tibet region of China, killing at least 16
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit China's remote Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people and injuring 32. More than 300 houses collapsed and relief work is under way.
France 24 · 23 Oct, 01:55
US and Israel weigh a new attack on Iran
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been signaling that a new attack on Iran is among the options. US broadcaster NPR examined on 22 October what is known about the two countries' war plans.
NPR World · 23 Oct, 01:54
US-sanctioned International Criminal Court wins EU's Sakharov Prize
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has won the Sakharov Prize, described as the European Union's top human rights award. It comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against the court.
Al Jazeera · 23 Oct, 01:53