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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
Trump Campaigns in North Carolina Ahead of Midterms, Announces $8bn Aid for Farmers
US President Donald Trump is continuing his campaign push ahead of the midterm elections, now two weeks away. In Kansas he announced $8bn in aid for farmers hit by soaring diesel prices.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 15:33
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso resume dialogue with ECOWAS
Three junta-ruled Sahel states restarted talks on Saturday with the West African regional bloc ECOWAS. The sides agreed to work towards a framework agreement on cooperation.
France 24 · 20 Oct, 15:31
Ukrainian general: In Operation Vivaldi, Russia's Rubicon went from hunter to target
Biletskyi, commander of Ukraine's Third Corps, says Russia's Rubicon drone unit became a target during Operation Vivaldi and its morale fell sharply. As the operation ends, he is handing the corps to an acting commander.
Euromaidan Press · 20 Oct, 15:31
Rubio Visits India to Strengthen Economic Ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India to promote economic cooperation while New Delhi and Washington are at odds. During the trip he will meet some of Asia's richest men.
The New York Times · 20 Oct, 15:31
UK to send fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Britain will deploy RAF Typhoon fighters to Saudi Arabia to shoot down missiles and drones launched by Yemen's Houthis. It is the most significant military mission approved by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 14:34
Russian rights activists: FSB has turned political repression into a propaganda tool
Russian human rights project "Political Prisoners Support. Memorial" says the Federal Security Service uses videos of arrests to intimidate society. The share of such videos in news has doubled since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
ERR (rus) · 20 Oct, 14:33
Hegseth Reportedly Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel for Talks With Netanyahu
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly traveled to the Middle East, according to two people with knowledge of the trip. Diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran have stalled, and Israel holds elections in a week.
The New York Times · 20 Oct, 14:31
Three people wounded in Russian attack on shopping centre in Rivne region
A Russian attack on a shopping centre in Ukraine's north-western Rivne region has left three people wounded, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Oct, 14:31
Kazakhstan Drops Drug Charges Against Russian Rapper Navai and Deports Him
Kazakh authorities have closed the criminal case against Russian hip-hop artist Navai, who was found with marijuana at the border, and expelled him from the country. The rapper had been detained last week while entering from Kyrgyzstan.
The Moscow Times · 20 Oct, 13:33
US Justice Department charges 28 green card holders in California over illegal voting
The US Department of Justice has charged 28 permanent residents in California with fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots. It is the latest step in a federal push against alleged noncitizen voting, weeks before the midterm elections.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 13:32
Kenyan cult leader found guilty over 191 starvation deaths
A Kenyan court on Monday found a self-proclaimed preacher and his associates guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult in a starvation cult. The case is known as the Shakahola Forest Massacre.
France 24 · 20 Oct, 13:31
Oslo Talks to Draft Peace Proposal for Russia, With US, Ukraine and Europe at the Table
US special envoys, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European representatives are meeting in Oslo to shape a peace proposal for Russia. US envoy Steve Witkoff then plans to travel to Moscow.
Pravda — ziņas · 20 Oct, 13:31
Oslo talks to bring together US, Ukrainian and European representatives, then Witkoff to fly to Moscow
Talks will be held in Oslo on Tuesday with special envoys of US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, along with the leaders of Norway and Finland. Media report that Witkoff will then travel to Moscow.
Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Oct, 13:31
Poland open to joint border checks with Ukraine on its side of the frontier
Poland's Interior Ministry says it is ready to agree to joint border control with Ukraine on Polish territory if the security situation requires it. No decision has been made yet.
Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Oct, 12:33
Man charged after Australian MP struck by vehicle
Police in Australia have charged a man after an Australian MP was hit by a vehicle. She underwent a leg amputation as a result.
Sky News · 20 Oct, 12:33
Man charged with three offences over alleged attack on Australian MP Helen Haines
Victoria police have charged 43-year-old Brendan Nugent over the alleged attack on independent federal MP Helen Haines. She remains in a critical but stable condition in a Melbourne hospital.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 12:32
Japan launches mission to bring back samples from Mars's moon Phobos
Japan's H3 rocket launched the MMX probe on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The three-year mission aims to collect samples from Mars's moon Phobos and study the origins of the Solar System.
Euronews · 20 Oct, 12:32
116 years ago, the Olympic, elder sister ship of the Titanic, was launched
On 20 October 1910, the passenger steamship Olympic was launched, the first of three nearly identical ships that also included the Titanic. The Olympic then sailed across the Atlantic Ocean for 25 years.
LSM · 20 Oct, 12:32
Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Tambov region, reportedly hitting Druzhba oil pipeline facility
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Tambov region overnight on October 20, causing a fire at one facility. Ukrainian and independent monitors believe the target was the Nikolskoye station on the Druzhba oil pipeline system.
Meduza · 20 Oct, 12:32
11-Year-Old Russian Boy Dies of Electric Shock at Egyptian Resort Hotel
An 11-year-old boy from Moscow died after an electric shock on the grounds of a five-star hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. His friend, who tried to help, was also shocked and is in intensive care.
Jauns.lv · 20 Oct, 12:31
Kallas: EU Working to Keep Ukraine Connected to World Markets
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament that Russian strikes on Black Sea shipping endanger global food security. She called for stronger security in the Black Sea and Danube areas.
ERR (rus) · 20 Oct, 12:31
Norwegian prime minister confirms talks in Oslo between Zelensky and Trump's envoys
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has confirmed that talks involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and special envoys of US President Donald Trump will take place in Oslo on 20 October.
Pravda — ziņas · 20 Oct, 11:33
Rajevs: US Election Outcome Will Affect Support for Ukraine, but Not Hinge on One Politician
Latvian parliament member and army reserve colonel Igors Rajevs says the US election result could significantly shape support for Ukraine. He notes that the Republican Party also includes influential backers of Ukraine.
Latvijas Avīze · 20 Oct, 11:33
Trump Says Russia Has Behaved "Acceptably" Toward Ukraine and Floats a Three-Way Summit in November
US President Donald Trump has suggested a three-way meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping in November. He also said Russia has behaved "acceptably" toward Ukraine and again criticised Volodymyr Zelensky.
LSM (rus) · 20 Oct, 11:33
Reuters poll: Trump's approval falls to lowest level of his presidency
About 31% of Americans approve of Donald Trump's performance as president, according to a Reuters poll. It is the lowest figure of his time in office.
NRA · 20 Oct, 11:32
French PM says targeted curfews helped bring calm to cities overnight
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said targeted curfews in Paris and other major cities helped calm the night after violent protests over the cost of living. Italy is sending 500 troops to Milan.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 11:31
Commentary: How to Judge French Protests Marked by Unrest and Looting
In a Delfi commentary, Māris Zanders examines the recent protests in France, where vandalism and looting took place in Paris and other cities. He argues that the chaos should not be seen as an inevitable result of peaceful protests.
Delfi · 20 Oct, 10:34
Zelensky Accuses US of Deliberately Delaying Patriot Missile Deliveries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told American senators that the US is intentionally holding up interceptor missiles already paid for by NATO countries. Senators from both parties pledged continued support for Ukraine.
Meduza · 20 Oct, 10:33
South Korea recalls some diplomats from Ukraine amid dispute over North Korean prisoners of war
South Korea has decided to withdraw part of its diplomatic staff from Ukraine. Seoul cites the lack of positive steps from Kyiv to settle a dispute over disclosure of information about two North Korean prisoners of war, as well as the threat of Russian air strikes.
Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Oct, 10:31
Fuel price surge fuels unrest in Europe and lifts the far right
Soaring fuel and living costs are driving protests across several European countries and boosting far-right parties ahead of elections next year. In France, the unrest is among the worst in decades.
France 24 · 20 Oct, 10:31
Jailed Strelkov urges overthrow of Putin's regime
Igor Strelkov (Girkin), a pro-war Russian figure serving a prison sentence in Russia, has written in a letter that the country is heading for collapse unless the regime changes. His supporters published the letter.
Jauns.lv · 20 Oct, 10:31