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South Korea to cut staff in Kyiv after North Korean POW handover made public at the UN
South Korea will pull staff from its embassy in Kyiv over a handover of North Korean prisoners of war that was made public at the UN. Korean officials put the cut at about half the staff, while Ukraine's foreign minister calls the matter closed.
Euromaidan Press · 20 Oct, 22:31
Putin's Daughter Vorontsova Joins Longevity Research Initiative in Moscow
Maria Vorontsova, the elder daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, spoke at the opening of a new laboratory at the Moscow management school studying human life extension. She admitted no breakthrough has been made yet but predicts a solution within 10–20 years.
Latvijas Avīze · 20 Oct, 21:34
Ukrainians build maps that track Russian drones in near real time
Ukrainians have developed maps that follow Russian drones in near real time. Their makers warn that some drones never show up on them, so an empty screen does not prove safety.
Euromaidan Press · 20 Oct, 21:34
US to offer Putin talks with Zelenskyy and Trump
After talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Steve Witkoff will fly to St. Petersburg to meet Russian leadership. The trip could pave the way for a leaders-level meeting on ending the war in Ukraine.
Politico Europe · 20 Oct, 21:33
Russian military satellite comes within 100 metres of Finnish firm ICEYE's spacecraft
Russia's military satellite Kosmos-2612 came within 100 metres of the ICEYE-X36 satellite in low Earth orbit on 18 October. Experts call the manoeuvre alarming because ICEYE supports Ukraine.
NRA · 20 Oct, 21:33
France Imposes Curfews After Unrest as Courts Hand Down First Sentences to Looters
Several French cities have curfews after recent protests turned into riots, and courts are issuing their first verdicts against looters. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin stresses a tough approach and says offenders must pay for the damage.
ERR (rus) · 20 Oct, 21:33
Rwandan Government Critic Robert Kabera Beheaded in Uganda
Robert Kabera, a former soldier and critic of Rwanda's government, has been beheaded in Uganda. He had lived in exile since 2020 and said in a TikTok video this month that he feared for his life.
The New York Times · 20 Oct, 21:32
UK to approve Jackdaw North Sea gas field in blow to climate campaigners
The UK government will on Wednesday approve development of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, despite likely opposition from climate campaigners and some Labour MPs. The decision ends more than a year of deliberation over whether it fits the country's climate commitments.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 21:31
Student Protesters in France Adopt a Strange Slogan About Darkness
Signs reading "Bismillah, c'est les ténèbres" have appeared at recent student demonstrations in France. The phrase literally means "In the name of God, it's the darkness," and is seen as shorthand for a generational divide.
The New York Times · 20 Oct, 20:34
Russian saboteurs try to slip through dried-up Kakhovka Reservoir toward Zaporizhzhia; three captured
Ukrainian intelligence has captured three Russian saboteurs who tried to move toward Zaporizhzhia across the overgrown bed of the Kakhovka Reservoir. In the footage, one captive says a bomber drone killed most of his group.
Euromaidan Press · 20 Oct, 20:34
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Curfew imposed in parts of Paris
Paris police have imposed a curfew in certain parts of the French capital on Tuesday evening and overnight into Wednesday. The authorities announced the measure.
Apollo.lv · 20 Oct, 20:34
Russian Occupation Official Suspected of Persecuting Ukrainian Greek Catholic Priests in Melitopol
Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office has served a notice of suspicion on a Russian occupation representative over the forced expulsion of Ukrainian Greek Catholic priests from occupied Melitopol. He is accused of working with Russia's security service in persecuting clergy.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 20 Oct, 20:34
Former head of Russia's Deposit Insurance Agency sentenced to 4.5 years in prison
Moscow's Presnensky District Court has sentenced Andrei Melnikov, former head of Russia's Deposit Insurance Agency, to 4.5 years in prison for large-scale fraud. The court found he stole 4 billion rubles using the assets of a Novosibirsk water park.
Meduza · 20 Oct, 20:32
Court told Robinson threatened to make Daily Mail journalists' families 'famous'
At Southwark crown court in London, the harassment trial of far-right activist Tommy Robinson continues. Jurors heard a voicemail to the Daily Mail's editor in which he promised to make journalists and their families 'famous'.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 20:32
Witkoff heads to St. Petersburg after meeting Zelensky
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has announced an upcoming trip to Russia by Steve Witkoff, special envoy of US President Donald Trump. The Ukrainian outlet Pravda's headline says Witkoff is going to St. Petersburg after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Pravda — ziņas · 20 Oct, 20:31
EU unveils updated Arctic strategy: security, cables and icebreakers
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented an updated European Union Arctic strategy on Tuesday, 20 October. It foresees investment in security and infrastructure, undersea cables, satellite links and a larger icebreaker fleet.
ERR (rus) · 20 Oct, 19:34
Canadian man convicted over taking Peachy the flamingo from Las Vegas hotel
A Nevada jury has found Canadian tourist Mitchell Fairbarn guilty of animal cruelty for removing Peachy the flamingo from its habitat at a Las Vegas hotel. Sentencing is set for 1 December.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 19:34
Russia plans four new deputy prime ministers as Finance Minister Siluanov gains influence
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced on October 19 a reshuffle with four new deputy prime ministers and a new transport minister. Analysts see Finance Minister Anton Siluanov strengthened, while Mishustin loses a close aide.
Meduza · 20 Oct, 19:32
At Least 153 Killed in Drone Strike on Market in Disputed Abyei Region on Sudan Border
A drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan on Monday killed at least 153 people. South Sudan's foreign ministry blames Sudan's military, which has not commented.
France 24 · 20 Oct, 19:31
Norway introduces new sanctions package against Russia
Norway has put in place a new package of sanctions against Russia. It corresponds to the European Union's 21st sanctions package.
Pravda — ziņas · 20 Oct, 19:31
Kyiv metro briefly halts, then resumes, after Russian strike on energy facility
After a strike on an energy facility in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, the metro stopped running for about five minutes because of a power cut. Train service has since been restored.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 20 Oct, 18:34
Russia Condemns U.S. Arrest Warrant for Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro
Russia's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned a Florida state arrest warrant for 95-year-old former Cuban President Raúl Castro. He is charged with conspiracy to commit murder over the 1996 shoot-down of two civilian planes.
The Moscow Times · 20 Oct, 18:34
Ukrainian intelligence captures 29 Russian soldiers in Sumy region
The GROUP 10 unit of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence says it captured 29 Russian soldiers during a raid in the Sumy region. The report comes from the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda.
Pravda — ziņas · 20 Oct, 18:33
Qatar redeployed its entire air and missile defence in six hours, intelligence chief says
The head of Qatar's Intelligence and Security Authority, Khalid Mohammed Al-Nuaimi, said the country redeployed all its defence systems within six hours in response to threats from the Iran war. Speakers at the Doha forum also discussed US-Iran talks.
Euronews · 20 Oct, 18:31
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NYT: US Envoy to Urge Zelensky in Oslo to Make Territorial Concessions
US special envoy Steve Witkoff is to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo on Tuesday and, The New York Times reports, will propose that Ukraine cede territory to Russia to end the war.
TVNET · 20 Oct, 17:34
French PM blames ultra-left groups for weekend riots and promises massive security deployment
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Tuesday accused ultra-left groups of drawing up an "insurrectionary plan" behind violent rioting. The interior minister said military forces will also be used during Saturday's protests.
France 24 · 20 Oct, 17:33
Russian lawmakers seek to triple prison terms for online calls to riot
A bill submitted to Russia's State Duma would raise criminal penalties for calls to mass riots. Calls made online would become a separate offense punishable by up to six years in prison.
Meduza · 20 Oct, 17:32
Ukraine evacuates wounded soldier from the front using a cargo drone over 16 kilometres
Ukraine's armed forces have for the first time during the war evacuated a wounded soldier from the front by air using a cargo drone. The infantryman was carried about 16 kilometres.
LSM · 20 Oct, 16:33
Zelensky discusses interceptor missiles and Starlink restoration with US Secretary of State
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that in a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio they discussed interceptor missiles, early warnings of Russian missile attacks and restoring Starlink and Starshield operations in Ukraine.
NRA · 20 Oct, 16:33
Russia Recruits Around 1,800 Foreigners a Month for Its Army
Data from the "Хочу жить" project show that as of 1 October, 45,959 foreigners had been identified as having signed contracts with Russia's armed forces. Russia is recruiting about 1,800 foreigners per month.
Pravda — ziņas · 20 Oct, 16:33
Ukrainian columnist explains why he is personally dropping Russian culture
In a column for the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda, the author describes how his attitude to Russian culture has changed during the war. The piece also touches on Russification and a rethinking of Ukrainian identity.
Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Oct, 16:32
Kenyan cult leader convicted of murder as his son describes child starvation
A Kenyan court has found pastor Mackenzie and co-accused guilty of murder over the Shakahola forest deaths. His son Dan says he was forced to fast as a child and hopes the verdict will comfort victims' families.
BBC World · 20 Oct, 16:32
Kyiv asks Lockheed Martin for more ballistic missile interceptors and F-16 repairs inside Ukraine
Ukraine has asked US defence manufacturer Lockheed Martin for more ballistic missile interceptors and for the ability to repair F-16 fighter jets on Ukrainian soil. Ukrainian officials say the talks took place while a batch of Patriot missiles already paid for by allies awaits a Pentagon signature.
Euromaidan Press · 20 Oct, 16:31
Uber driver cleared of murdering passenger but guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
An English jury has found Uber driver Hayadulla Turkmani not guilty of murdering a passenger but guilty of causing his death by dangerous driving. He is due to be sentenced on Wednesday.
BBC England · 20 Oct, 16:31
Six years after teacher Samuel Paty's murder, France remembers him
Six years have passed since French schoolteacher Samuel Paty was killed. For the first time since the murder, journalists were allowed to film inside the school where he taught.
France 24 · 20 Oct, 16:31
Oslo to Host Ukraine Talks as US Envoy Witkoff Arrives and Rubio Denies Withholding Intelligence
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Norway for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid worsening ties between Kyiv and Washington. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims that the US is withholding intelligence from Ukraine.
BBC World · 20 Oct, 15:33