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Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC defamation suit by 11 December
A US federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to give a deposition by 11 December in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The order followed BBC lawyers' claims that he was delaying his appearance.
Euronews · 22 Oct, 19:56
Farage's billionaire donor was in business with foundation linked to Iran's regime
The Guardian reports that the newest billionaire donor to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, Hossein Ghandehari, was in a joint venture in the mid-2010s with a religious foundation under Iran's supreme leader. His lawyers say the aim was to promote political change through wider access to information.
The Guardian World · 22 Oct, 19:56
Zelensky: Deadly Russian strikes after Witkoff visit show no change in Moscow's stance on the war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russian ballistic missile attacks launched right after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin show Moscow's attitude to the war has not changed. Four people were killed in Kyiv and Lozova.
France 24 · 22 Oct, 19:55
US judge orders Trump to answer questions under oath in BBC defamation lawsuit
A US magistrate judge has ruled that President Donald Trump must give a deposition under oath by 11 December in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC. He cancelled a previously scheduled deposition on 16 October.
BBC World · 22 Oct, 19:54
Zelensky Names Missiles and Continued Sanctions on Russia as Ukraine's Top Needs from Allies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the two things Ukraine most needs from its allies right now are missiles and the preservation of sanctions against Russia.
Pravda — ziņas · 22 Oct, 18:55
Zelensky: Ukraine Needs Missiles and Continued Sanctions Most from Allies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the two things Ukraine currently needs most from its allies are missiles and the preservation of sanctions against Russia.
Ukrainska Pravda · 22 Oct, 18:55
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Most Needs Better Missiles and Continued Sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CNN that his country currently needs two things from its allies: better missiles and the preservation of sanctions against Russia. He added that recent tensions with the US are not about personalities.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 22 Oct, 18:55
Families of Missing Azerbaijanis Seek EU Support in Brussels
Relatives of Azerbaijanis missing since the first Karabakh war held demonstrations in Brussels this week outside the European Parliament and European Commission. They want EU institutions to press Armenia to disclose archive data and mass grave locations.
Euronews · 22 Oct, 18:55
Georgia mobilises Black voters ahead of US midterm elections
Ahead of the US midterm elections on November 3, Democrats and civic groups in Georgia are working to mobilise Black voters. They are pushing back against election rules and district redrawing that critics say weaken Black voting power.
France 24 · 22 Oct, 18:54
Serbia votes Sunday as student movement challenges Vučić's 12-year rule
Serbia holds a snap parliamentary election on Sunday, with President Aleksandar Vučić's party facing its main challenge from a two-year-old student protest movement. Observers have raised concerns about a tense atmosphere and the fairness of the vote.
BBC World · 22 Oct, 17:56
Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume peace talks
Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles on 22 October, killing at least two people, just hours after Putin said he would resume US-brokered trilateral talks. Zelenskyy said the attack showed Moscow is not serious about peace.
Guardian Ukraina · 22 Oct, 17:55
Germany arrests Ukrainian man accused of spying for Russia
German authorities have arrested a Ukrainian national accused of spying for Russia. The German military has raised its threat level for Russian sabotage against its troops and facilities.
Al Jazeera · 22 Oct, 17:55
Moscow to Build “Palace of Veterans” Rehabilitation Center for Soldiers of the War in Ukraine
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has announced plans for a “Palace of Veterans” rehabilitation center for Russian soldiers who fought in the war against Ukraine. Construction began in January and is due to finish by the end of 2027.
The Moscow Times · 22 Oct, 17:54
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Czech President: Trump's Diesel Sanctions Decision Pushed a Ukraine Ceasefire Further Away
Czech President Petr Pavel says a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was "very close" until US President Donald Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel. According to the headline, the move gave Russia a respite.
TVNET · 22 Oct, 17:54
Zelensky Says Trump Must Change His Approach to Putin to Help End the War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes US President Donald Trump could help end Russia's war against Ukraine if he used the same rhetoric toward Russian leader Vladimir Putin as he does toward Kyiv. He also rejected Trump's complaints about Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries.
NRA · 22 Oct, 17:53
Ilhan Omar says raid on her home is forcing her to leave Washington residence
US Representative Ilhan Omar says she can no longer live in her Washington home after federal agents searched it, fearing her address is now exposed. The government has not said what crime she is suspected of.
BBC World · 22 Oct, 16:56
International Criminal Court wins the European Union's top human rights prize
The International Criminal Court has won the European Union's top human rights prize. The award is seen as a show of support for the court as the Trump administration moves to thwart its work.
The New York Times · 22 Oct, 16:56
UK must prepare for hybrid attacks on infrastructure, says Streeting
UK defence secretary Wes Streeting has urged the public to consider how to respond to attacks by hostile states on everyday infrastructure. He spoke on 22 October as part of a national conversation on resilience in emergencies.
The Guardian World · 22 Oct, 16:56
Scale of Oil Pollution Still Unclear After Ukrainian Drone Hit Tanker Off Sochi
Two weeks after a Ukrainian drone struck the Liberian-flagged tanker Aframax Rio off Sochi on Oct. 6, oil pollution has appeared along Russia's Krasnodar coast, but officials have offered few details. An environmental expert says the damage is far smaller than in the 2024 Anapa spill.
The Moscow Times · 22 Oct, 16:55
Ukrainian unit reports over 30 Russian soldiers captured in operation via gas pipelines
Ukraine's Khartiia Corps reports capturing more than 30 Russian soldiers, with Russian losses topping 100. The headline says Ukraine moved over 15 km underground, mirroring earlier Russian infiltration through gas pipes behind Ukrainian lines.
Euromaidan Press · 22 Oct, 16:55
Ukrainian border guards shut down illegal crossing channel to Moldova
Operatives of the Mohyliv-Podilskyi border detachment in Ukraine have dismantled a channel for illegally moving people across the state border. According to the Pravda headline, 10 men were detained trying to reach Moldova in a truck carrying milk.
Pravda — ziņas · 22 Oct, 16:54
European Parliament urges EU to consider naval operation in Black Sea
The European Parliament has called on the European Union to consider a naval operation in the Black Sea. The information was given to the news agency LETA by the EP's press officer in Latvia, Kristīne Liepiņa.
TVNET · 22 Oct, 16:54
Spain and Italy agree to end mutual border checks
The interior ministers of Spain and Italy agreed on 22 October to lift checks on travellers at airports and ports, introduced after thousands of migrants stormed Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. The two countries also agreed to expand information sharing to protect the Schengen area.
ERR (rus) · 22 Oct, 16:54
Donetsk Region Expands Mandatory Evacuation of Families With Children
The Donetsk regional military administration is widening the forced evacuation zone for families with children. It now covers all settlements in the Kramatorsk and Sloviansk territorial communities.
Ukrainska Pravda · 22 Oct, 16:53
Brazil's favelas have almost tripled in size over 40 years
The area covered by Brazil's favelas has grown from 53,700 hectares in 1985 to around 460,000 today. Ahead of the presidential runoff, France 24 correspondents looked at conditions in these neighbourhoods.
France 24 · 22 Oct, 15:56
As Typhoon Champi Nears Taiwan, Mayors Weigh Whether to Call a Day Off
With Typhoon Champi approaching Taiwan, attention has turned to mayors' decisions on closing workplaces and schools. One expert says such closures become 31 percent more likely in an election year.
The New York Times · 22 Oct, 15:55
Report: US and Israel Plan New Strikes on Iran After Midterm Elections
The US and Israel are drawing up plans to resume military strikes on Iran after the US Congress midterm elections on 3 November, The New York Times reports. It remains unclear whether President Donald Trump will approve the move.
NRA · 22 Oct, 15:55
Zelensky: One of Russia's Cluster Ballistic Missiles Struck Between the Lavra and the Monastery in Kyiv
In the night of 22 October, Russian forces used three ballistic missiles with cluster warheads in an attack on Kyiv. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, one of them hit the city's historic centre.
Pravda — ziņas · 22 Oct, 15:54
Israel Holds Parliamentary Election on 27 October: Netanyahu vs. Eisenkot
Israel votes in a parliamentary election on 27 October, the first since the 2023 Hamas attack. Polls show a tight race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.
BNN · 22 Oct, 15:54
Stepfather found guilty of murdering student Carla Georgescu in her university room
Preston Crown Court in England has convicted a 34-year-old man of murdering his 19-year-old stepdaughter, a student, in her hall of residence room. He will be sentenced on Friday.
BBC England · 22 Oct, 15:53
Moscow Court Upholds Detention of Political Analyst Alexander Kynev Despite Serious Injury
The Moscow City Court rejected political analyst Alexander Kynev's appeal and kept him in pre-trial detention on drug trafficking charges. His defense warns he faces permanent disability without proper medical care.
The Moscow Times · 22 Oct, 14:56
Republican Ramaswamy's Ohio campaign ad draws condemnation, including from within his own party
A campaign ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor's race, featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Amy Acton, has drawn sharp condemnation. Critics include Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace, while Vice President JD Vance has backed the candidate.
The Guardian World · 22 Oct, 14:56
Fog Hampers Ukrainian Drones as Russia Resumes Mechanized Assaults in the South
Ukraine's Southern Forces Grouping says Russian troops have resumed mechanized assaults in the south after a pause of several months. Fog is limiting visibility for Ukrainian drones.
Euromaidan Press · 22 Oct, 14:55
Poll: 54% of Americans Say Trump Has Committed Impeachable Offenses
A new public opinion poll shows that 54% of Americans believe US President Donald Trump has committed offenses that constitute grounds for impeachment. The result was reported by Politico.
Ukrainska Pravda · 22 Oct, 14:55
Politico: 54% of Americans think Trump's conduct warrants impeachment
A new public opinion poll shows that 54% of Americans believe US President Donald Trump has committed offenses that constitute grounds for impeachment. The poll was reported by Politico.
Pravda — ziņas · 22 Oct, 14:55
Catherine wears Diana's favourite tiara at Windsor Castle state banquet
The Princess of Wales wore a pale yellow Elie Saab gown and Princess Diana's favourite tiara at the banquet for the Sultan of Oman's state visit at Windsor Castle. Eight working royals attended.
Jauns.lv · 22 Oct, 14:55