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Australian MP Helen Haines Has Both Legs Amputated After Deliberate Car Attack
Helen Haines, an independent member of Australia's parliament, has had both legs amputated after being hit by a car in Victoria state, and she remains in critical condition. A 43-year-old man, Brendan Nugent, has been charged over the attack.
Jauns.lv · 21 Oct, 17:54
Zelensky Proposes Freezing the Front as First Step Toward Ceasefire Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a US TV interviewer that ending the war should start with freezing the front line. At the same time, US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.
France 24 · 21 Oct, 17:54
WSJ: Putin Approves Stepping Up Sabotage Campaign in NATO Countries
Russian President Vladimir Putin has personally approved intensifying sabotage in NATO states, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing three European officials. Intelligence services warn of new hybrid attacks in Europe.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Oct, 17:54
Protests across several European countries: is the French student movement spreading?
Social protests, at times violent, have broken out in several countries neighbouring France. A Politico Europe podcast asks whether this is a spreading wave of anger and whether foreign interference plays a part.
Politico Europe · 21 Oct, 17:53
Israel's war on Lebanon takes heavy toll on young people with autism and ADHD
Experts warn that war weighs especially heavily on neurodivergent people, including young people with autism and ADHD in Lebanon. Many of them rely on predictable routines.
Al Jazeera · 21 Oct, 16:56
Russian strike hits Metro store in Rivne Oblast
Russian forces attacked a facility of the Metro retail chain in Rivne Oblast, western Ukraine, on 21 October. Early reports say no one was injured.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 21 Oct, 16:56
Irish government formally apologises to family of prison officer killed by IRA
Ireland's prime minister Micheál Martin apologised in parliament to the family of Brian Stack over failings in the police investigation. Stack was shot in Dublin in 1983 by the IRA, and no one has been convicted of his killing.
BBC World · 21 Oct, 16:55
Severely ill ICE detainees targeted for imminent deportation to Africa from Florida, advocates say
Relatives of gravely ill detainees at two Florida immigration jails and a rights group say authorities plan to deport them to African countries soon, possibly this week. They say the detainees' medical conditions are worsening.
The Guardian World · 21 Oct, 16:54
South Africa's former deputy police chief Sibiya denied bail
A South African court has refused bail to Shadrack Sibiya, the country's former deputy national police commissioner. He faces charges of rape, trafficking and sexually grooming a child.
France 24 · 21 Oct, 16:54
Energy Secretary Leaning Towards Rejecting Rosebank Oilfield
UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is leaning towards refusing approval for the giant Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea, the Guardian understands. She approved the smaller Jackdaw gasfield on Wednesday.
The Guardian World · 21 Oct, 15:55
Portuguese police clear protest camps against housing costs
Police in Portugal have cleared protest camps set up against the high cost of housing. Demonstrators are nonetheless calling for a new gathering in the coming days.
France 24 · 21 Oct, 15:55
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry criticizes Lviv regional council's decision to declare 2027 the 'Year of the UPA'
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has criticized the Lviv Oblast Council's decision to name 2027 the year of Roman Shukhevych, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army and Oleh Olzhych. The ministry says the deputies adopted it without consulting diplomats or central authorities.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Oct, 15:55
Australian MP loses both legs after being struck repeatedly by a car
Helen Haines, an Australian federal MP, has had both legs amputated after being hit several times by a car outside her electorate office. Her condition is stable, and the accused remains in custody.
NRA · 21 Oct, 15:54
Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, convicted of mercenary activity in Ukraine
Russia has released 74-year-old American Stephen Hubbard, who spent more than four years in custody over allegations of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. His release became known on 21 October after Vladimir Putin met US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Oct, 15:53
Macron lashes out at foreign leaders' comments over unrest in France
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called comments by many foreign leaders on the recent unrest in France unacceptable and stupid. The remark was aimed at U.S. President Donald Trump, who tied the unrest to immigration.
Politico Europe · 21 Oct, 14:56
Starlink slowdown makes Ukraine's Shahed-hunting drone maker rethink air-launched interceptors
A Ukrainian company that makes drones designed to hunt Shahed-type attack drones is reconsidering air-launched interceptors after a slowdown in Starlink service. Its spokesman says other firms relying more heavily on Starlink have also raised concerns.
Euromaidan Press · 21 Oct, 14:56
Latvia, Ukraine and UK agree to verify the origin of grain
Latvian Minister of Agriculture Uldis Augulis signed a three-way memorandum of understanding with Ukraine and the United Kingdom on grain origin verification. It aims to make it harder for farm produce illegally taken from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory to reach world markets.
Jauns.lv · 21 Oct, 14:56
EU awaits Witkoff's report on meeting with Putin in Russia: key question is talks with Ukraine
The European Commission expects the US delegation to report on the results of US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. One of the main questions is whether Ukraine and Russia could sit down at the same negotiating table.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Oct, 14:56
EU awaits Witkoff's report on meeting with Putin in St. Petersburg
The European Commission expects US special envoy Steve Witkoff to brief it on the results of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. One of the key questions is whether Ukraine and Russia could sit down at the same negotiating table.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Oct, 14:56
Bandaged Right Legs in Thailand Explained: Hot Scooter Exhaust Pipes
A Turkish tourist on holiday in Thailand noticed many people with a bandaged right leg, and his question on the social platform X drew wide attention. Commenters explained the cause: burns from scooter exhaust pipes.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Oct, 14:55
Russia frees detained American Stephen Hubbard during US envoy's visit
Russia on Wednesday released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who had been jailed for allegedly fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine. US envoy Steve Witkoff announced it while meeting President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.
Euronews · 21 Oct, 14:55
Officials Call DOJ's Noncitizen Voter List in California Unreliable
Officials say the U.S. Justice Department's list of Californians who are "likely" noncitizen voters is unreliable. Separately, the United Nations reports a major rise in U.S. climate pollution.
NPR World · 21 Oct, 14:55
Macron says foreign leaders' comments on French riots were based on fake AI videos
French President Emmanuel Macron criticised world leaders for "stupid" comments on the October 17 unrest in France, saying they were influenced by AI-generated fakes. He vowed to prevent fresh disorder at protests planned for this Saturday.
France 24 · 21 Oct, 14:54
Putin orders release of jailed American during talks with Trump envoy on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg and ordered the release of 74-year-old American Stephen Hubbard. The talks on ending the war in Ukraine showed no sign of an imminent breakthrough.
Guardian Ukraina · 21 Oct, 14:53
ETV+ talk show "Epicenter" to examine inconsistencies in EU sanctions on Russia
On 21 October, the talk show "Epicenter" on Estonian public broadcaster ETV+ will discuss why EU sanctions against Russia often seem inconsistent. Examples include exemptions sought by Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and the removal of certain oligarchs from the sanctions list.
ERR (rus) · 21 Oct, 13:56
Rescuers in Busan make third attempt to guide trapped shark from canal back to sea
In the South Korean city of Busan, officials made a third attempt on Wednesday, 21 October, to guide a shark trapped in a canal back to open water. More than a million visitors have come to see the animal since September.
Euronews · 21 Oct, 13:55
Macron sharply criticises foreign leaders' remarks on protests in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has called comments by foreign leaders about protests in his country unacceptable and senseless. He also pointed to information manipulation, including AI-generated images of events that never took place.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Oct, 13:55
Macron calls foreign leaders' comments on protests in France unacceptable
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticised remarks by foreign leaders about protests in his country. He also pointed to information manipulation, including AI-generated images.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Oct, 13:55
Midterm race draws vast sums on both sides as Bloomberg gives $80m and Trump plans $400m
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg has put $80m into helping Democratic candidates in November's US midterm elections, while President Donald Trump says he intends to spend $400m for Republicans. Both parties are fighting for control of the House of Representatives.
The Guardian World · 21 Oct, 13:55
Russian Strikes on Energy Sites Leave Consumers Without Power in Kyiv and Eight Oblasts
Russian forces again attacked Ukrainian energy facilities overnight into 21 October and in the morning, leaving some consumers without electricity. The Ministry of Energy also reports new outages in frontline and border regions.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 21 Oct, 13:54
Liechtenstein prince vetoes abortion bill
The prince of Liechtenstein has vetoed a bill on abortion, Politico Europe reports. The source gives no further details.
Politico Europe · 21 Oct, 13:54
Buyers of 'Woke-Free' Beer in the US Are Still Waiting for Orders and Refunds
Customers of Ultra Right Beer, a brand pitched to US conservatives during the 2023 Bud Light boycott, say they still have received neither beer nor refunds. The Georgia attorney general's office has opened an investigation into the company.
Wired · 21 Oct, 13:54
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau searches the National Bank, including the governor's office
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) is carrying out searches at the country's central bank and at the home of one of its employees. Lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak says the activity is also taking place in the office of governor Andriy Pyshnyi.
Jauns.lv · 21 Oct, 12:55
Russia releases jailed American Stephen Hubbard
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the release of US citizen Stephen Hubbard during talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. The meeting came a day after Witkoff met Ukraine's president in Norway.
Deutsche Welle · 21 Oct, 12:55
Tusk criticises Lviv council's decision to dedicate 2027 to Shukhevych and the UPA
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has criticised the Lviv Regional Council's decision to declare 2027 the year of Roman Shukhevych, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army and Oleh Olzhych. He said the move helps Ukraine's enemies.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Oct, 12:54
Tusk: Lviv Decision to Name 2027 After UPA and Shukhevych Harms Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has criticised the Lviv regional council's decision to declare 2027 the year of Roman Shukhevych, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army and Oleh Olzhych. He said the move helps Ukraine's enemies.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Oct, 12:54