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Serbia's student protest movement fields its own list in Sunday's election
The Student List, a protest movement that has shaken Serbia for two years, will contest parliamentary elections on Sunday, posing the biggest challenge to President Aleksandar Vučić's 12 years in power. Polls conflict, and experts say a close race is possible.
The Guardian World · 21 Oct, 07:34
EU looks to Canada, Britain and Japan for €70 billion to fund Ukraine
With US support for Kyiv increasingly uncertain, the European Union wants Canada, Britain and Japan to help cover a €70 billion bill for Ukraine. Closer trade and defense ties may form part of the deal.
Politico Europe · 21 Oct, 07:33
WSJ: Musk Ordered Speed Limit on Starshield for Ukraine
The Wall Street Journal reports that businessman Elon Musk set a speed cap on the military Starshield system used by Ukrainian forces. The US defense secretary and president deny giving any such instructions.
Diena · 21 Oct, 07:32
Albertans reject starting a separation process from Canada in referendum
In Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta, about 75% of voters backed remaining in the country in a referendum. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the outcome a great result for Canada.
Euronews · 21 Oct, 07:32
India's Ruling Coalition Leaders Cast Youth Protests as a Power Grab by Established Parties
Leaders of India's governing coalition are trying to present the demonstrations as a power grab by traditional political parties rather than a grass-roots youth movement. According to The New York Times, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach aims to calm the coalition's allies.
The New York Times · 21 Oct, 07:31
US voters push back against data centres ahead of midterm elections
Two weeks before the US midterm elections, voters from both major parties are objecting to data centres that draw heavily on local water and power. A France 24 debate programme also examines calls to regulate artificial intelligence.
France 24 · 21 Oct, 06:34
Springfield, Ohio: Deportations of Haitian Migrants Reshape the Town Again
In Springfield, Ohio, home to an estimated 20,000 Haitians who arrived in recent years, the Trump administration has ended their Temporary Protected Status. The town has become a contested symbol ahead of the US midterm elections.
BBC World · 21 Oct, 06:33
AfD data leak: hundreds of thousands of internal emails made public
A data leak at Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has made hundreds of thousands of internal emails and sensitive documents publicly accessible. The party is playing the incident down, while others hope for revelations that could seriously damage it.
Politico Europe · 21 Oct, 06:33
Greenpeace Says Faecal Waste Is Polluting Drinking Water in Mexico's Yucatan
A report by the environmental group Greenpeace says drinking water in Mexico's Yucatan region is contaminated with faecal waste. It names nearby pig farms and municipal wastewater as the likely sources.
Al Jazeera · 21 Oct, 06:32
Russian drones kill two elderly people in Kharkiv region, children among the injured
A Russian drone attack on Korotych in Ukraine's Kharkiv region killed two elderly residents. Eleven other people were injured, including two children.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Oct, 06:32
Kenya confirms nine Ebola cases, all so far linked to the first patient
Kenya is dealing with its first ever Ebola outbreak, with nine confirmed cases all linked to a first patient who arrived from DR Congo. The government says the situation is under control, but doctors warn of gaps in border screening and in protecting health workers.
BBC World · 21 Oct, 05:33
French PM Meets Unions After Riots and Curfews Ahead of New Protests
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is meeting trade unions on Wednesday to discuss protest security and the response to the high school students who started the nationwide demonstrations. Curfews were introduced after weekend riots, and a major security operation is planned for Saturday.
France 24 · 21 Oct, 05:32
Drone strike on market in disputed Abyei region kills at least 153 people
A drone strike on the Amiet market in the Abyei region, disputed between Sudan and South Sudan, has killed at least 153 people. The strike hit a fuel depot and set off a large fire.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Oct, 05:32
UN experts call on India to stop using 'excessive force' against protesters
UN experts have urged Indian authorities to stop using excessive force against protesters. They also want an independent investigation into how the authorities have acted.
Al Jazeera · 21 Oct, 05:32
University of Arizona sorority member alleges two men sexually assaulted her at fraternity house
A sorority member at the University of Arizona in the US told police two men sexually assaulted her at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house in late August. The case is under investigation and the fraternity has suspended those involved.
The Guardian World · 21 Oct, 05:32
EU to press Canada and the UK to give Ukraine more funding
The European Union is preparing to urge Canada and the United Kingdom to boost their support for Ukraine to help close a €70 billion funding gap next year. The issue is expected to come up at high-level summits in late October and November.
Politico Europe · 21 Oct, 05:32
Zelensky and power: how the president keeps anyone from overshadowing him
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has never liked sharing power since taking office. The outlet Ukrainska Pravda uses this as the starting point for a look at what is happening in the presidential office before what it calls the hardest winter.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Oct, 05:31
Ryanair Urges Passengers to Skip In-Flight Skincare, Social Media Users Reply With Jokes
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has asked passengers on its Facebook page to stop doing skincare routines on board. The post drew a wave of humorous replies from users.
Jauns.lv · 21 Oct, 05:31
Is Putin's Waiting Game Working?
A New York Times analysis asks whether Russian President Vladimir Putin's waiting strategy in the war in Ukraine is starting to pay off. It points to US President Donald Trump's push for deals and to political fractures in Europe.
The New York Times · 21 Oct, 04:34
Second Labour MP suspended over Covid-era loan repayments
The UK's Labour Party has suspended MP Perran Moon after he referred himself for investigation over a government-backed Covid loan taken by his company. He is the second Labour MP suspended over such loans.
BBC England · 21 Oct, 04:33
France introduces curfew for minors in some cities after vandalism during protests
After school student protests in French cities, a curfew for minors has been introduced in designated districts. It covers Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux and other cities.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Oct, 04:32
France Imposes Curfew on Minors in Several Cities After Student Protests
After schoolchildren's protests in Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux and other French cities, a curfew for minors has been introduced in designated districts. The headline of Ukrainian outlet Pravda links the decision to vandalism during the protests.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Oct, 04:32
US sentences Guatemalan man to 30 years in prison over deadly migrant smuggling operation
A US court has sentenced a Guatemalan man to 30 years in prison over a human smuggling operation. In 2022, 53 immigrants died in a tractor-trailer in dangerously high heat during that operation.
Al Jazeera · 21 Oct, 04:32
France divided over who is to blame for weekend riots and what to learn from them
After riots on 17 October in which more than 3,000 shops were reportedly looted, French politicians are trading accusations while students reject claims of manipulation. A parliamentary inquiry has been proposed, and the presidential election is six months away.
BBC World · 21 Oct, 04:31
Sexual Violence in Ukraine: Survivors Share Their Stories of War's Scars
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, sexual violence has become another weapon of the war. Survivors' accounts describe the humiliation, torture and betrayal experienced by Ukrainian women and men.
TVNET · 21 Oct, 03:34
Man, 26, charged with murder of woman stabbed in Manchester street
A 26-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 26-year-old Alisha Samuels and the attempted murder of a man in Manchester, England. Police are continuing their investigation and appealing for information.
BBC England · 21 Oct, 03:34
Portugal housing protests continue after police clear camps
Thousands rallied in Lisbon, Porto and other Portuguese cities on Tuesday evening, hours after police cleared protest camps and arrested 55 people. Activists vowed to continue their campaign against the housing crisis.
Deutsche Welle · 21 Oct, 03:33
US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin after talks with Zelenskyy in Norway
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian president Vladimir Putin on Wednesday after Oslo talks with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy that a US official called constructive. Meanwhile, NATO is reinforcing its presence in the Black Sea after attacks on ships.
Guardian Ukraina · 21 Oct, 03:32
Russian Strike on Kharkiv's Novobavarskyi District Injures Nine People
Russian forces shelled the Novobavarskyi district of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on 20 October. Nine people were injured, including a municipal utility worker, and private homes were destroyed.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Oct, 03:32
Italy to Deploy 500 More Soldiers to Milan and Toughen Penalties After Riots
Italy's government has adopted a decree sending 500 extra soldiers to Milan and imposing tougher penalties for violent protest, after weekend riots in the city centre involving many minors.
France 24 · 21 Oct, 03:32
Borneo Burning: Wildfire Haze Threatens Health Across Indonesia and Neighbouring Countries
Forest and peatland fires in Indonesian Kalimantan on the island of Borneo have burned about 1.9 million hectares this year, and the toxic haze has reached Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. By mid-October, Indonesia's Health Ministry had recorded more than 277,000 respiratory cases.
BBC World · 21 Oct, 03:32
Rubio: Peace deal with Tehran is extremely difficult
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that reaching a peace deal with Iran is extremely difficult. He pointed to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz that are still going on.
Al Jazeera · 21 Oct, 03:31
Nigeria confirms Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa
An Ebola infection has been confirmed in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, in a woman who arrived from Uganda. Authorities are tracing 44 contacts, while the head of Africa CDC warns of an extremely serious threat.
The Guardian World · 21 Oct, 03:31
Alberta Rejects Separatism, and Prime Minister Carney Gets Much of the Credit
The Canadian province of Alberta has rejected breaking away from Canada. Much of the credit goes to Prime Minister Mark Carney, who promised a pipeline and campaigned hard.
The New York Times · 21 Oct, 03:31
Trump and Zelensky Remain at Odds Despite Oslo Talks
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo, but events of recent days point to a deep rift between Kyiv and Washington. After the talks Zelensky voiced optimism on early warnings, Patriot missiles and Starlink.
BBC World · 21 Oct, 02:34
Sexual Violence in Ukraine: Victims Describe the Scars of War
Latvian news portal Apollo.lv has published accounts by Ukrainian women and men about sexual violence they experienced during the war that Russia started. The piece describes such violence as another weapon of war.
Apollo.lv · 21 Oct, 02:33