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El Niño Brings Tropical Marine Species to California's Coast
Warm-water species have appeared off California's coast this autumn, and the first documented sea turtle nests on the US West Coast have been found. Scientists link the changes to this year's unusually strong El Niño.
Jauns.lv · 19 Oct, 19:34
Kenyan Court Convicts Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie of Mass Murder
A court in Kenya has convicted cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie of mass murder. He had told his followers in a remote forest to fast for salvation, and his trial followed the exhumation of hundreds of bodies.
The New York Times · 19 Oct, 19:33
Farage aide says £5m 'reward for Brexit' remark was not the press office line
In undercover footage, Dan Jukes, a longtime aide to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, says Farage's description of a £5m gift as a Brexit reward was off-message. The recording raises fresh questions over whether the money was solely for security.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 19:32
Austrian Airlines Plane From Tel Aviv Makes Emergency Landing in Sofia After Bomb Threat
An Austrian Airlines plane flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday after a bomb threat. Bulgaria's air force escorted it with a MiG-29 fighter jet.
ERR (rus) · 19 Oct, 19:31
Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver, says he does not want to drive Moscow from talks
US President Donald Trump defended a sanctions waiver for Russia, saying he does not want to push Moscow away from negotiations. He blamed diesel prices on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's strikes on refineries.
Euromaidan Press · 19 Oct, 18:32
US Congressman Warns of Accountability Over Starshield Restrictions for Ukraine
Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican member of the US House of Representatives, has warned that those involved in restricting Ukraine's use of the Starshield programme will be held fully accountable.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Oct, 18:32
Houthi missile strike on Yemeni army training camp kills at least 53
A Houthi ballistic missile attack on a government forces training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province has killed at least 53 people. It is the deadliest single attack since the civil war reignited in September.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 18:31
Houthi Missile Strike on Military Camp in Yemen's Desert Kills Dozens, Officials Say
The Iranian-backed Houthi militia hit a military camp in government-held central Yemen with ballistic missiles. Officials say dozens of people were killed.
The New York Times · 19 Oct, 18:31
Security crisis in France: weekend violence becomes an election issue
Looting and clashes with police erupted in several places across France on 17 and 18 October. A Politico Europe podcast asks whether the unrest could affect the presidential race and how Emmanuel Macron can regain the initiative.
Politico Europe · 19 Oct, 18:31
China's Foreign Ministry says it has no information on a possible Xi–Trump–Putin meeting
Mao Ning of China's Foreign Ministry said she currently has no details about a potential meeting with the leaders of Russia and the United States. The report was published by Ukrainian outlet Pravda on 19 October 2026.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Oct, 17:34
Spain's Supreme Court clears way for Puigdemont to return without arrest
Spain's Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Vox party and upheld the lifting of arrest warrants for Catalonia's former president, Carles Puigdemont. He has lived in Belgium for nearly a decade since the failed 2017 independence bid.
BBC World · 19 Oct, 17:33
Russian Officials and Media Seize on French Unrest to Criticize Europe
After violent riots and mass protests in France over education and the cost of living, Kremlin officials and Russian state media have spoken of a European crisis. Moscow rejects claims that it was involved in the protests.
The Moscow Times · 19 Oct, 17:33
Independent Australian MP Helen Haines struck by car in Wangaratta
A car hit independent Australian MP Helen Haines on Monday, leaving her seriously injured. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it an attack, and a counter-terrorism unit is involved in the investigation.
Delfi · 19 Oct, 17:33
Ukraine Today: Photo Chronicle of Days 1697, 1698 and 1699 of the War
The Russian-language service of Latvian Public Media (LSM) has published a photo chronicle of the war in Ukraine. It features pictures by photographers from independent agencies for days 1697, 1698 and 1699 of the war.
LSM (rus) · 19 Oct, 17:33
Floods in eastern Spain: around 2,000 evacuated in Oliva
Heavy rain has caused floods in Spain's Mediterranean provinces of Valencia and Alicante, with about 2,000 people evacuated from campsites in Oliva. Two people died in storms over the weekend.
Jauns.lv · 19 Oct, 17:32
NATO Opens Talks on Forces and Funding to Counter a Possible Russian Attack
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is discussing what forces and weapons it needs to defend against a possible Russian attack and how to pay for them. Politico has identified five key issues to resolve, with capability targets set for 2029.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Oct, 17:32
St Andrews first-years stage foam fight in Scotland's Raisin Monday tradition
First-year students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland took part on Monday in the annual Raisin Monday ritual, which today takes the form of a mass shaving-foam fight. The roughly 600-year-old tradition helps bring together students from many countries.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 17:32
EU Paid Russia €682 Million for Steel in Eight Months as Slab Exemption Keeps Money Flowing
Despite bans, the EU paid Russia €682 million for steel in eight months. An exemption allows steel slabs to reach Belgium and Italy until 2028, according to an Euromaidan Press analysis.
Euromaidan Press · 19 Oct, 17:31
Independent MP Helen Haines deliberately struck by car in Australia
Australian federal MP Helen Haines was deliberately hit by a car outside her office on Monday, 19 October, and is in critical condition in hospital. A 43-year-old suspect has been detained, and a counter-terrorism team will investigate.
ERR (rus) · 19 Oct, 16:34
Exiled Critic of Rwandan President Found Beheaded in Uganda
The headless body of Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, was found outside Kampala, Uganda. He had fled Rwanda and sought asylum in Uganda.
BBC World · 19 Oct, 16:33
Kremlin Says Putin, Trump and Xi Could Hold Trilateral Meeting on Ukraine War in China Next Month
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that a trilateral meeting of the Russian, U.S. and Chinese leaders on ending the war in Ukraine has been discussed, but no concrete proposals exist. Ukraine's foreign minister criticised the format for excluding Kyiv.
The Moscow Times · 19 Oct, 16:32
Man, 50, held in custody in Kharkiv over June killing of Ukrainian military recruitment officer
A court in Kharkiv has remanded a 50-year-old man in custody without the option of bail. He is suspected of killing a military serviceman of a TCC recruitment centre and wounding his colleague on 25 June.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Oct, 16:31
Man suspected of killing a military recruitment officer in Kharkiv is remanded in custody
A court in Kharkiv has ordered a 50-year-old man held in custody without the option of bail. He is suspected of killing a TCC serviceman and wounding the man's colleague on 25 June.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Oct, 16:31
UK and Poland accuse Hegseth of downplaying allies' role in Afghanistan
According to a Politico Europe headline, the UK and Poland have accused US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of downplaying allies' role in Afghanistan. The source text available contains no details of the accusation.
Politico Europe · 19 Oct, 16:31
ICE agents broke US citizen's arm during detention in California, officials say
In Long Beach, California, federal immigration agents broke the arm of a US citizen, Ricardo Gonzalez, while detaining him, according to officials. It is one of several recent violent encounters during President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 16:31
Koretskyi: Booking Rules Under Review as General Staff Needs Troops
Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi says the government intends to revise its mobilization booking rules. He cited the General Staff's need for military personnel and a rapid rise in the number of bookings and deferments.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Oct, 15:33
Zelensky: Allies Again Gave Ukraine No Warning of Russian Missile Strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says partners again failed to warn of Russian ballistic missile attacks on energy sites in the Kyiv region. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies that intelligence sharing with Ukraine has been halted.
Delfi · 19 Oct, 15:33
Labour MP urges watchdog to halt Norfolk Broads housebuilding plan
A UK Labour MP, Chris Hinchliff, is asking the environmental watchdog to intervene in a plan allowing nearly 16,000 homes in the Norfolk Broads if developers pay into a nature restoration fund. Critics say the scheme weakens environmental protection.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 15:32
Zelensky Says Trump Is Pushing Ukraine to Surrender to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he does not want to believe Washington wants to end the war at Ukraine's expense, but that this is how it looks. The New York Times reported his remarks on 19 October 2026.
The New York Times · 19 Oct, 15:31
Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills two and wounds seven
Russian forces struck an industrial enterprise in the Pokrovskyi district of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. Two men were killed and seven people were injured, including a 15-year-old boy.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Oct, 14:33
US Midterm Campaigns Raise Over $15 Billion; Macron Condemns Protests in France
More than $15 billion has been raised in this year's US midterm elections, which could become the most expensive on record. French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned violent protests that have erupted across the country.
NPR World · 19 Oct, 14:33
French interior minister admits police 'lost control' during riots
France's interior minister Laurent Nuñez admitted that police lost control in some cities during Saturday's violent protests. President Emmanuel Macron demanded a security review and new operational methods to end the rioting.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 14:32
Independent Australian MP Helen Haines seriously injured in suspected car attack
Helen Haines, an independent member of Australia's parliament, was critically injured when an SUV struck her outside her constituency office in Wangaratta. Police and counterterrorism investigators are probing the incident, and a 43-year-old man has been arrested.
Deutsche Welle · 19 Oct, 13:34
UN food agency cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is cutting aid to 500,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip because of funding shortages. The agency warns this could reverse "modest and fragile" progress on food security.
Al Jazeera · 19 Oct, 13:33
Trump Heads to Kansas to Back Embattled Senator Marshall
US President Donald Trump is due to attend a campaign rally in Kansas today, where Republican Senator Roger Marshall faces an unexpectedly close race against Democrat Adam Hamilton. A dispute with Ukraine over intelligence sharing is also in the US political news.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 13:33
Sexual Deepfakes Have Targeted 50 Members of the European Parliament
Data from a German think tank shows 50 MEPs have been victims of sexually explicit deepfakes, 46 of them women. Austrian Green MEP Lena Schilling and a German colleague are urging enforcement of the EU ban on such AI apps.
NRA · 19 Oct, 13:33