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Thousands rally in US cities against Trump at nationwide protest
On Saturday, thousands of people took part in the nationwide 'No Kings' protest against US President Donald Trump in Washington DC, Los Angeles and South Portland, Maine. Participants urged equal rights and early voting.
Euronews · 19 Oct, 13:32
Four Canadian soldiers preparing for Latvia mission die in military base fire
A fire on Saturday at the Wainwright military base in Alberta, Canada, killed four soldiers and injured 39 people. The dead soldiers' battalion was due to deploy to Latvia next spring to reinforce Canadian forces in NATO's multinational brigade.
Jauns.lv · 19 Oct, 13:32
EU considers holding 2027 summit in Rome ahead of Italian election
The EU is considering holding a 2027 leaders' summit in Rome instead of Brussels. Moving it requires unanimous agreement among member states, and no final decision has been announced.
Politico Europe · 19 Oct, 13:31
Ukraine Uses F-16 Fighters to Shoot Down Russia's Jet-Powered Drones
Ukraine is using F-16 fighter jets against Russia's jet-powered drones. The New York Times reports that the approach is imperfect, since expensive aircraft are being used to counter a drone threat.
The New York Times · 19 Oct, 12:34
Qatar warns global energy shockwaves from the Iran war have yet to peak
Qatar's deputy prime minister says the disruption to global energy markets linked to the war involving Iran has not yet reached its peak. He calls for dialogue with Tehran and rejects transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 19 Oct, 12:34
Lula and Bolsonaro Trade Personal Attacks in First TV Debate Before Brazil's Presidential Runoff
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro traded personal attacks in their first televised debate on Sunday, a week before the presidential runoff. The vote takes place on 25 October, and polls show a very tight race.
Euronews · 19 Oct, 12:33
Chentsov: Neither Need Nor Possibility for a Prosecutor General Competition
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European integration Vsevolod Chentsov says he sees neither a need nor a possibility to select the Prosecutor General through a competition. He notes that the European Union has set no such requirement.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Oct, 12:33
French Interior Minister: Police Lost Control of Protests in Several Cities
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted that police lost control in several cities during Saturday's protests over the cost of living. President Emmanuel Macron rejected his offer to resign.
ERR (rus) · 19 Oct, 12:32
Russia Rebuilds Tank and Artillery Stocks at Bases Near NATO Borders
Open-source intelligence indicates Russia is refilling equipment depots and expanding military infrastructure near the borders of Finland, Estonia and Norway. Russian exile political scientist Vladimir Pastukhov warns Europe may have only six to nine months before a decisive turn.
Jauns.lv · 19 Oct, 12:32
US warns EU of 'devastating' retaliation if SpaceX's access to European market is restricted
The US ambassador to the EU, Andrew Puzder, has warned that European companies could face severe retaliation from Washington if Brussels limits American competitors' access to part of the market. The dispute concerns radio spectrum that lets smartphones connect directly to satellites.
Meduza · 19 Oct, 12:31
Court in occupied Donetsk jails Z-blogger Tetiana Montian for 1.5 years
A court installed by Russian occupiers in occupied Donetsk sentenced Tetiana Montian, a 54-year-old Z-blogger and lawyer, to one and a half years in a penal colony for calls to extremism. Ukrainian outlet Pravda frames the ruling as pro-war propagandists being jailed by their own side.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Oct, 11:34
Occupied Donetsk court gives Russian propagandist Tetiana Montian 1.5 years in prison
A court appointed by Russian occupation authorities in occupied Donetsk has sentenced Tetiana Montian, a 54-year-old pro-Kremlin Z-blogger and lawyer, to one and a half years in a colony. The charge concerned calls for "extremism".
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Oct, 11:34
Rubio Urges Russia and Ukraine to Focus on Peace Talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in Uzbekistan that the war in Ukraine brings nothing good and carries a risk of escalation. He also appeared to confirm reports of a possible U.S.-Russia-China leaders' summit that would exclude Ukraine.
The Moscow Times · 19 Oct, 11:33
Rubio in Samarkand: US Prepares New Central Asia Deals and Seeks Alternative Critical Mineral Supplies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in Uzbekistan that concrete deals with American companies will soon be announced. He also denied Ukraine's president's claim that the US had paused intelligence sharing.
Euronews · 19 Oct, 11:33
Alberta votes on preparing a referendum to leave Canada
On Monday, voters in Canada's Alberta province will take part in a non-binding vote on whether to begin preparing a binding referendum on leaving the country. Polls suggest only about a quarter of residents back independence.
NRA · 19 Oct, 11:32
Australian MP attacked outside her office, prime minister says
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said a member of the country's parliament was attacked outside her office. The initial report gives no further details.
Sky News · 19 Oct, 11:32
Dispute over Starlink limits in Ukraine: Zelensky blames the US, Trump and Musk deny responsibility
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses the US of deliberately restricting Starlink satellite communications in Ukraine, while Donald Trump and Elon Musk deny any involvement. The British newspaper The Telegraph reports that Musk himself proposed the restriction.
Jauns.lv · 19 Oct, 11:32
Rubio denies US halted intelligence sharing with Ukraine
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied that the United States suspended intelligence sharing with Ukraine, though Ukrainian officials and President Volodymyr Zelensky said otherwise. Rubio urged Kyiv to focus on ending the war with Russia.
Diena · 19 Oct, 11:31
Macron rejects interior minister's resignation after riots in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has declined Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's offer to resign after weekend riots. At least 2,400 people were arrested on Saturday, and unrest has spread to Italy.
Guardian Ukraina · 19 Oct, 11:31
Al Jazeera opinion piece: the fall of the Cuban Revolution would be a major loss for the world
An opinion column on Al Jazeera, the Qatar-based news network, argues that the Cuban Revolution, despite its contradictions, has given the world a great deal and that its fall would be a major loss.
Al Jazeera · 19 Oct, 10:34
Where is Burnham really on welfare reform?
The British prime minister has called having more than a million young people outside education, work or training an “economic catastrophe”. A Politico Europe podcast asks whether the government is preparing tougher benefit conditions in the budget, and how Alan Milburn’s review due next month could complicate that.
Politico Europe · 19 Oct, 10:33
French teacher: student protests expose years of underinvestment in education
Axel Berra-Vescio, a History-Geography teacher in the Paris region, told France 24 that France's student protests reflect long-running neglect of education. He also condemned the police response to the demonstrations.
France 24 · 19 Oct, 10:32
Russian strike on Kyiv kills 21-year-old woman; U.S. gave Ukraine no advance warning, journalist says
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight on October 19 killed a 21-year-old woman, injured others and damaged buildings. A journalist reported that Ukraine again got no warning, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed to a software problem in the early warning system.
Meduza · 19 Oct, 10:32
Three months after strikes on Wildberries and Ozon warehouses, workers and sellers describe the damage
Since July 18, 2026, Ukrainian drones have regularly hit warehouses of Russia's biggest online marketplaces, Wildberries and Ozon. The Bereg journalists' cooperative collected accounts from employees about safety, pay and daily life.
Meduza · 19 Oct, 09:33
Ukrainian Air Defence Downs 4 Cruise Missiles and 243 Drones, Strikes Recorded at 25 Locations
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on 19 October with ballistic and cruise missiles and strike drones. Ukrainian air defence neutralised 247 targets, but hits were recorded at 25 locations.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Oct, 09:32
Ukrainian air defence downs 4 cruise missiles and 243 drones in overnight attack
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on 19 October with ballistic and cruise missiles and strike drones. Ukrainian air defence neutralised 247 targets, but hits were recorded at 25 locations.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Oct, 09:32
Hungary's PM Vows to Keep Strict Migration Policy After Unrest in France
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said his country will not ease border protection or immigration policy after Saturday's riots in France. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk made a similar statement.
Jauns.lv · 19 Oct, 09:31
Why a river needs to leave its banks: the role of floods in nature
A river overflowing is usually seen as a disaster, but where an undeveloped floodplain remains, floods are part of the river's normal rhythm.
LSM (rus) · 19 Oct, 08:33
Alberta Holds Vote on Steps Toward Leaving Canada
Voters in Canada's Alberta province are taking part on Monday in a non-binding referendum on whether to start steps toward a binding vote on leaving Canada. Polls suggest only about a quarter of residents want independence.
Diena · 19 Oct, 08:33
French students' protests demand structural change in education
A protest over missing teachers and inadequate resources at one high school in Créteil has grown into a wider movement against inequality in France's public education system. Sociologist Gökçe Tuncel says the young people are demanding structural, not short-term, change.
France 24 · 19 Oct, 08:32
Finnish Expert: Large-Scale Conflict in the Baltic Sea Unlikely in the Near Term
Jukka Savolainen of Finland's Hybrid Centre of Excellence says the Baltic Sea security situation is better than in 2021, though incident risks remain. He believes Russia is well aware of the limits of its military capabilities.
NRA · 19 Oct, 08:32
Trump accuses Zelensky of never wanting to end the war; Kyiv says US is pushing it to capitulate
US President Donald Trump posted a long comment on social media claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has likely never wanted to end the war. In a Bloomberg interview, Zelensky replied that Washington is trying to push Ukraine into capitulating.
Latvijas Avīze · 19 Oct, 08:31
Greens leader Shoebridge and Senator Steele-John clash over whether leave was agreed
Australian Greens leader David Shoebridge says he understood Senator Jordon Steele-John agreed to take leave from parliament during an investigation into misconduct allegations. The senator denies this, and the party held an emergency meeting.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 07:34
Ukrainian Drone Attack on St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region Kills One, Injures 15
Ukrainian drones struck St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region in Russia overnight on October 18, in what appears to be the largest attack on the area since the war began. One person was killed and 15 were injured.
Meduza · 19 Oct, 07:33
French PM Calls Crisis Meeting After Weekend of Riots and Looting
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is holding a crisis cabinet meeting on Monday after a weekend of violence and looting across the country. President Macron's address has been criticised for lacking detail, and new mass protests are planned for 5 November.
BBC World · 19 Oct, 07:33
Putin Seeks Meeting With Trump and Xi to Discuss Deal on Ukraine, WSJ Reports
The Kremlin has proposed a three-way summit of Russia, the US and China to discuss the war in Ukraine. According to The Wall Street Journal, it wants to hold it during the APEC summit in China.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Oct, 07:32