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At least four dead in flooding across eastern Spain
Heavy rain has caused severe flooding on Spain's eastern Mediterranean coast, mainly in the Valencia and Alicante regions, killing at least four people. Rescuers have saved more than 450 people trapped by rising water.
Deutsche Welle · 20 Oct, 04:32
Zelenskyy: US deliberately delaying interceptor missile deliveries to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the US of deliberately delaying interceptor missile deliveries, deepening a public spat with President Donald Trump. Meanwhile Russian strikes killed civilians, and a new round of peace talks is planned in Oslo.
Guardian Ukraina · 20 Oct, 04:32
Trump's Push for Deals With Russia Fuels His Frustration With Ukraine
According to The New York Times, a series of recent steps by US President Donald Trump appear to favor Russian President Vladimir Putin. They point to his growing wish to normalize relations with Moscow, even if that further weakens Ukraine's position.
The New York Times · 20 Oct, 04:32
Brendan Nugent, 43, named as driver held over alleged attack on Helen Haines
Guardian Australia has confirmed that the driver apprehended over the alleged attack on Helen Haines is 43-year-old Brendan Nugent. He is a long-term forestry campaigner in north-east Victoria.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 04:32
Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 'Davos in the Desert' investment conference amid Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia has postponed its flagship investment conference, nicknamed 'Davos in the Desert', until 2027. The decision comes amid attacks by the Houthis.
Al Jazeera · 20 Oct, 04:32
Russian drone hits apartment building in Sumy, sparking a fire
Russian forces struck a residential building in the Zarichnyi district of Sumy, in northeastern Ukraine, with a drone at around 2:00 a.m. The consequences are still being established.
Pravda — ziņas · 20 Oct, 04:31
Talks on Ending Russia's War in Ukraine Move to Norway
Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's special envoy, plans to travel to Norway this week for a new round of talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European representatives may also attend.
LSM · 20 Oct, 04:31
Rubio and Central Asian ministers agree in Samarkand to deepen trade route and critical minerals cooperation
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries agreed on Monday in Samarkand to deepen cooperation on transport, critical minerals and security. Their joint statement gave no figures for new infrastructure funding.
Euronews · 20 Oct, 03:35
Man arrested in London after three Jewish women report assaults
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Hackney, north-east London, after being detained by members of Shomrim, a Jewish neighbourhood watch group. The Metropolitan Police is treating the incident as a suspected antisemitic hate crime.
BBC England · 20 Oct, 03:34
Le Pen 'trying to use these events to push her popularity', expert says
After a weekend of violence in France, political camps are trading blame for the "chaos". A University of Warwick expert says Marine Le Pen is using the events to boost her popularity before next year's elections.
France 24 · 20 Oct, 03:34
Japan launches mission to collect rocks from Mars's moon Phobos
Japan's space agency Jaxa has successfully launched the MMX probe, which will bring back soil samples from Mars's moon Phobos. It will be the first attempt by anyone to land on the moon.
The Guardian Science · 20 Oct, 03:32
Morocco's first female prime minister finds herself between the king, clerics and women's rights advocates
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has named Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as head of government, the first woman in the role. The move has drawn conservative criticism as well as hopes for family law reform.
BBC World · 20 Oct, 03:32
Italy to send 500 troops to Milan after two days of unrest
Italy's government will deploy 500 army troops to Milan after demonstrators clashed with police and looted shops. The move is expected to be part of a security package due for approval on Tuesday.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 03:32
Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit comes ahead of a closely contested Israeli election.
Al Jazeera · 20 Oct, 03:32
Air raid alerts sound in Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions overnight
Air raid alerts were declared in Kyiv and a number of Ukrainian regions overnight on 20 October. The cause was a possible threat from missiles and drones.
Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Oct, 03:31
Air raid alert declared in Kyiv and regions over missile threat
An air raid alert was declared in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, and in several regions on 20 October over a missile threat. The source gives no details on the duration, the affected regions or any consequences.
Pravda — ziņas · 20 Oct, 03:31
Japan launches mission to Mars to bring back samples from one of its moons
Japan has launched a spacecraft towards Mars. The mission aims to bring samples back to Earth from the largest of the planet's two moons.
Sky News · 20 Oct, 02:33
France tells online marketplaces to crack down on resale of looted items
The French government has asked major second-hand marketplaces, including Vinted, eBay and Amazon, to act against suspicious adverts. Listings of apparently stolen goods have appeared online after weekend violence and looting.
France 24 · 20 Oct, 02:33
Alberta voters decide whether to take a step toward separating from Canada
Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta is holding a referendum that could set it on a path toward separation from the country. Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned of threats to Canadian unity.
NPR World · 20 Oct, 02:33
US grants deportation reprieve to Ukrainians and Sudanese
The US Department of Homeland Security says more than 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese keep their right to stay, though their temporary protected status was due to end on Monday. No deadline for a final decision was given.
Guardian Ukraina · 20 Oct, 02:32
Trump and Vance blame immigrants for unrest in France
US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance blame immigration for unrest in France that began as student protests over schools and the cost of living. Some 1,800 people have been arrested and curfews imposed in several cities.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 02:32
Trump: Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon
US President Donald Trump has blamed immigrants for unrest in France and claimed that Paris will soon become a "Muslim city".
Al Jazeera · 20 Oct, 02:32
US senator urges SpaceX to explain who restricted Starlink in Ukraine
US Senator Chris Coons has called on SpaceX to explain who decided to restrict Starlink's operation in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has already called the restrictions a mistake.
Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Oct, 02:31
El Niño Splits the Hurricane Season: Busy Pacific, Unusually Quiet Atlantic
El Niño, a climate pattern tied to warm Pacific waters, is linked to a very active hurricane season in the eastern Pacific and an unusually quiet one in the Atlantic. The Pacific has already passed its seasonal average, while the Atlantic has produced just one hurricane.
BBC World · 20 Oct, 02:31
Two Syrians come forward to police over damaged Leipzig airport fence
Two Syrian men have contacted police in Leipzig, Germany, in connection with a damaged security fence at the city's airport. The younger man reportedly drove without a licence and lost control of the car.
Jauns.lv · 20 Oct, 01:34
The New York Times: Student Protests in France Expose Unresolved Problems of Macron's Presidency
The New York Times reports that student protests in France escalated into violent riots. The paper concludes that almost 10 years of Emmanuel Macron's presidency have not fixed the country's problems.
The New York Times · 20 Oct, 01:34
European Parliament opens probe into fake email aimed at swaying internal election
The European Parliament, the EU's directly elected legislative body, has launched an investigation into a fake email that sought to influence an internal election. The available source excerpt does not describe the email's content or sender.
Politico Europe · 20 Oct, 01:34
US church on the frontline of the battle against the drug known as 'tranq'
A BBC report from Columbus, Ohio, shows a US church taking part in the fight against 'tranq', a new synthetic drug. Overdose deaths are falling, but the potency of the newer substances worries recovery workers.
BBC World · 20 Oct, 01:33
Colorado wildlife overpass cuts animal-vehicle collisions by 91%
A wildlife overpass built across Interstate 25 in Colorado has reduced collisions between animals and vehicles by 91% in the ten months since it opened, according to a new report. Elk, bears, pronghorn and many smaller species are using it.
The Guardian World · 20 Oct, 01:33
Floods in eastern Spain leave four people dead
Torrential rain and flooding along Spain's eastern coast have killed at least four people, authorities said. The Valencia region was hit hardest, with more than 400 rescues carried out.
France 24 · 20 Oct, 01:33
Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
Egypt's parliament adjourned its session without deciding on military support for Saudi Arabia. An opposition party had told its members to abstain, citing an unclear commitment.
Al Jazeera · 20 Oct, 01:32
Kushner and Witkoff to Travel to Norway for Talks on Ending the War in Ukraine
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Norway for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. Ukrainska Pravda reports this, citing Reuters.
Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Oct, 01:31
Trump Says He Is Ready to Meet Putin and Xi, but Wants to Discuss Nuclear Weapons, Not the War in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is open to a three-way meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, focused on nuclear disarmament. The Wall Street Journal's sources say Putin proposed such a summit to discuss Ukraine.
Meduza · 20 Oct, 00:34
Harry's return to Britain raises hopes of reconciliation with William, but a Diana film could jeopardise it
Britain's Prince Harry is spending more time in the UK, raising hopes of a reconciliation with his brother William. Experts warn that his plan for a documentary about their late mother Diana could deepen the rift.
Jauns.lv · 20 Oct, 00:33
Two Russian drones attack energy facility in Ukraine's Lviv region
Two Russian unmanned aerial vehicles attacked a critical energy infrastructure facility in the Lviv region of western Ukraine. The news was reported on 19 October by the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda.
Pravda — ziņas · 20 Oct, 00:33
Trump's approval rating falls to record-low 31 percent
US President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached a record low of 31 percent in polls. A Reuters/Ipsos survey also shows the Democratic Party leading the Republican Party by 12 points in generic congressional ballot questions.
Al Jazeera · 20 Oct, 00:32