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German youth initiative calls for protests in 21 cities on 31 October
A youth initiative in Germany called "Gen Z regelt" has urged people to join mass protests in 21 cities on 31 October. Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg and Munich are among the planned locations.
Apollo.lv · 22 Oct, 07:54
Ukrainian drones hit Lipetsk, Tula and Moscow region overnight
Ukrainian drones, possibly together with missiles, struck the Russian cities of Lipetsk and Tula and the Moscow region overnight into Thursday. In Lipetsk, residential buildings were damaged and one person was injured.
Diena · 22 Oct, 07:53
North Macedonian journalist who reported on murders in his own city came under police scrutiny
North Macedonian journalist Vlado Taneski spent several years writing news about serial killings in his city. Police eventually concluded that the killer was closer than it seemed.
TVNET · 22 Oct, 06:56
Man charged after allegedly threatening staff with nunchucks at Western Australian minister's office
A man armed with nunchucks allegedly threatened staff at the electorate office of Western Australia's local government minister, Hannah Beazley, in Perth, and was arrested. It came days after federal MP Helen Haines was seriously injured in an alleged attack in Victoria.
The Guardian World · 22 Oct, 06:56
Witkoff Meets Putin for the Ninth Time as Commentator Doubts Peace Talks Will Yield Results
US special envoy Steve Witkoff held three hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on ending the war in Ukraine. In a column for Latvia's NRA, Ben Latkovskis argues there is little ground for hoping for a breakthrough.
NRA · 22 Oct, 06:55
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow Big Bend wall construction
US President Donald Trump's administration is asking the US Supreme Court to let it build a border wall in the Big Bend area of Texas. A federal judge has already blocked the construction.
Al Jazeera · 22 Oct, 06:55
Merz Visits Montenegro as Germany Argues Over How to Pay for Energy and Pension Promises
German politician Friedrich Merz is in Montenegro to gauge the Western Balkan states' chances of joining the EU. Meanwhile, a conference of Germany's state premiers in Berlin is fighting over energy costs and budget gaps.
Politico Europe · 22 Oct, 06:54
Three Versions of North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Birth Year
The exact age of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is unclear: Pyongyang says 1982, South Korea's intelligence service says 1983, and the US government says 1984. Intelligence agencies agree on the day and month, 8 January.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 06:53
Brazil Holds Presidential Runoff: Bolsonaro Against Lula
Brazil votes on Sunday, 25 October, in the second round of its presidential election between right-wing populist Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent left-wing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The latest PoderData poll shows both at 50%.
Diena · 22 Oct, 06:53
Vance Tells Republicans to Stop Whining Over Controversial Ohio Attack Ad
US Vice-President JD Vance has urged fellow Republicans to stop complaining about an attack ad by Vivek Ramaswamy against Democrat Amy Acton. The ad features Acton's estranged mother calling her a liar and has drawn criticism from within Republican ranks too.
BBC World · 22 Oct, 05:55
Kremlin Says New Peace Proposals Lack 'Substance' After Witkoff-Putin Meeting
The Kremlin has dismissed new Ukrainian and European peace proposals as lacking substance after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian president Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg. Moscow says it is ready to resume trilateral talks in mid-November.
Guardian Ukraina · 22 Oct, 05:55
Australian antiques dealer fined after 700 frozen and taxidermied animals found on his property
A 74-year-old antiques store owner in Victoria, Australia, Glenn Rollo, has been fined A$10,000 for possessing and selling protected wildlife. More than 700 dead native animals were found on his property last year.
The Guardian World · 22 Oct, 05:55
Czech president says Trump's diesel deal set back Ukraine-Russia peace progress
Czech President Petr Pavel says the U.S. diesel deal is a mistake because it gives Russia new hope of ignoring Europe and Ukraine. He stopped short of calling it a betrayal.
Politico Europe · 22 Oct, 05:55
Far-Right Parties in Europe: Where They Hold Power and How Strong Their Influence Is
A commentary on the Latvian portal nra.lv reviews how far-right parties have gained support and influence across Europe. It covers examples from Germany, Italy, Hungary, France, the Netherlands and Austria.
NRA · 22 Oct, 05:54
Paris bans protests after violent unrest as Macron takes swipe at Trump
French police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday after some of the worst street unrest in years. President Emmanuel Macron appeared to accuse US President Donald Trump of exploiting the violence for political gain.
France 24 · 22 Oct, 05:54
Vladivostok removes Solzhenitsyn monument at military's request, then reinstalls it a day later
Authorities in the Russian city of Vladivostok took down a monument to Soviet dissident writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn at the request of the Pacific Fleet's leadership and veterans, then put it back a day later. Officials gave two different explanations.
Meduza · 22 Oct, 04:56
US freezes green card route for eight tech firms, hitting Indian professionals
The US government has frozen the permanent labour certification process for eight technology companies, including Microsoft and major Indian IT firms. The move complicates green card prospects for Indian specialists working in the US on H-1B visas.
BBC World · 22 Oct, 04:55
Belgian PM: European Commission will not reopen debate on using Russian assets for Ukraine
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said he is confident the European Commission will not revive the debate on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. The assets in question are held at the Euroclear depository.
Pravda — ziņas · 22 Oct, 04:54
Colombian president purges National Museum of works said to promote communism
Colombia's far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella has had works removed from the National Museum that are described as promoting communism. He says he will wage a "counterrevolution" against cultural institutions.
Al Jazeera · 22 Oct, 04:54
Two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes ashore
Coogee and Maroubra beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs, Australia, have been closed after a dead whale washed up on rocks between them. The local council is working with rangers and state authorities on how to remove it.
The Guardian World · 22 Oct, 04:54
Russian missiles hit Kyiv as Moscow signals readiness to resume peace talks
Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight into Thursday wounded six people. The attack came shortly after the Kremlin said it was in principle ready to restart trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States.
France 24 · 22 Oct, 04:53
Adelaide Zoo's Southern Cassowary Lays Eggs for First Time in 34 Years
A southern cassowary at Adelaide Zoo in Australia has laid eggs there for the first time in 34 years. It followed a carefully managed breeding process.
The New York Times · 22 Oct, 04:53
AfD's Alice Weidel urges quick Ukraine talks and a return to cheap Russian energy
Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), is calling for swift talks on the war in Ukraine and a return to cheap Russian energy. Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says sanctions on Russian energy will remain in place.
Politico Europe · 22 Oct, 03:56
Few Gen Z candidates run for US Congress as politicians' ages stay in focus
Only a handful of Gen Z candidates are running for the US Congress in the 3 November elections, among them 27-year-old Republican Riley Owen in Utah. He calls the age of politicians a bipartisan issue but faces a large funding gap.
BBC World · 22 Oct, 03:55
AIPAC Halts Endorsements and Direct Contributions to Candidates
AIPAC, the U.S. pro-Israel lobbying group, has announced it will stop endorsing candidates and giving money directly to campaigns. It will instead encourage its members to donate individually.
NPR World · 22 Oct, 03:54
US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
The US State Department has ordered some diplomats and the families of government employees to leave Saudi Arabia, which is facing near-daily attacks by Yemen's Houthis. At least three people were killed at an airport and an oilfield on Wednesday evening.
The Guardian World · 22 Oct, 03:54
One killed, eight injured in attack on Saudi Arabia's King Fahd airport
One person has been killed and eight injured in an attack on King Fahd airport in Saudi Arabia. The country's aviation authority says further updates will follow.
Al Jazeera · 22 Oct, 03:53
Ireland votes to end UN veto over overseas peacekeeping missions
Ireland's lower house of parliament voted 79 to 71 to scrap the requirement for UN approval before Irish troops are sent on peacekeeping missions abroad. The opposition warns the move threatens the country's military neutrality.
France 24 · 22 Oct, 03:53
Guardian podcast: Zacharia's record tenure and women in Trump's administration
A new episode of Guardian Australia's US politics podcast looks at Katie Zacharia's record-short tenure as White House press secretary and at how women in the Trump administration are treated. It also asks whether the US is changing course on Russia's war in Ukraine.
Guardian Ukraina · 22 Oct, 03:53
North Macedonian journalist wrote about serial murders before police closed in on the truth
North Macedonian journalist Vlado Taneski spent several years reporting on serial killings in his own city. Police eventually concluded that the killer was much closer than it seemed.
Apollo.lv · 22 Oct, 02:56
War-hit Kyiv puts 85 European-funded buses on its streets
Kyiv, the capital of war-hit Ukraine, has introduced 85 buses bought with European funding. Since 2022, the bank involved has provided 2 billion euros for emergency repairs to the country's infrastructure.
Euromaidan Press · 22 Oct, 02:54
Sudan's war escalates as UN warns of wider regional crisis
A drone strike in Abyei has reportedly killed 153 people. After an emergency international meeting on Sudan, the UN envoy is warning of a wider regional crisis.
France 24 · 22 Oct, 02:54
At Least 33 Air Defense Positions Set Up Around Alabuga Drone Plant in Tatarstan
Since spring 2026, at least 33 air defense positions have been set up around the Alabuga special economic zone in Russia's Tatarstan, where Geran strike drones are made. Media reports compare the protection to that around Putin's residence at Valdai.
Pravda — ziņas · 22 Oct, 02:54
US confirms first flesh-eating screwworm detection in wildlife, in Texas elk
The US Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first detection of the New World screwworm parasite in US wildlife, in an elk in Texas. The pest has spread north from Central America, and Washington has kept Mexican cattle imports restricted for over a year.
The Guardian World · 22 Oct, 02:54
Air defenses deployed near Tatarstan's Shahed-type drone plant, like those around Putin's Valdai residence, media report
At least 33 air defense positions have been set up around the Alabuga special economic zone in Tatarstan, where Russia produces Geran strike drones, since spring 2026, according to media reports.
Ukrainska Pravda · 22 Oct, 02:54
Thousands March Through Athens in Education Funding Protest
Students, teachers and public-sector workers rallied in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday demanding more education funding and affordable student housing. Police estimated about 10,000 participants in the capital and its suburbs.
Euronews · 22 Oct, 01:57