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Trump defends Russia sanctions relief, accuses Zelensky of rejecting peace
US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended waiving some sanctions on Russia and again accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war. Kyiv and its allies reacted with shock to the move.
France 24 · 19 Oct, 02:32
Venezuela opposition renews support for Maria Corina Machado as leader
Venezuela's opposition has renewed its backing for exiled Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado as its leader. She has petitioned for new elections and for permission to return to the country.
Al Jazeera · 19 Oct, 02:32
Trump accuses Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war; Lithuania blames Russia for Starlink sabotage attempt
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to hold off new sanctions on Russia and again accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war. Lithuania says Russia was likely behind an attempted arson attack on a company hosting Starlink equipment.
Guardian Ukraina · 19 Oct, 02:31
Lambie condemns One Nation cartoon mocking her health condition
Australian senator Jacqui Lambie has criticised a One Nation party cartoon that ridicules her publicly discussed health condition, vaginal prolapse. Fellow senator Monique Ryan has also condemned it.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 02:31
Sabotage Attempt at Leipzig Airport: Latvian Citizen Oļegs Ļevuškins Named Among Possible Organisers
The German government says Russia is behind a sabotage attempt at Leipzig airport in August. One of the possible organisers is Latvian citizen Oļegs Ļevuškins.
LSM · 19 Oct, 01:33
UN food agency: 1.4 million people in Gaza face acute food shortages
The UN's World Food Programme says 1.4 million people in Gaza are suffering acute food shortages. Funding gaps are forcing cuts to critical aid, even though a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is in place.
NPR World · 19 Oct, 01:33
Part of Albania's Supreme Court building set on fire during protests
Violent protests against Prime Minister Edi Rama entered a sixth day in Tirana, Albania's capital, and part of the Supreme Court building caught fire. Rama said he does not intend to resign.
Jauns.lv · 19 Oct, 01:33
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Love Story of a Latvian Woman and a Sri Lankan Man From Kandy Ends in Tragedy
A Latvian woman, Sandra, met a Sri Lankan man, Nishante, in the city of Kandy, and their romance grew into a love story. It ended tragically.
Apollo.lv · 19 Oct, 01:32
Trump says Zelensky never wanted to end the war
US President Donald Trump has said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky allegedly does not want the war to end. Trump also claimed Zelensky is harming the US diesel fuel market.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Oct, 01:32
Alberta independence referendum: will separatists survive a loss?
The independence movement in Canada's province of Alberta is likely to be defeated in a referendum. History suggests, however, that losing a vote does not necessarily end the struggle.
Al Jazeera · 19 Oct, 01:32
Trump suspends some Russia sanctions, saying it keeps peace talks alive
US President Donald Trump says suspending several sanctions on Russia is meant to keep Moscow at the negotiating table. The move comes as his dispute with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky deepens.
BBC World · 19 Oct, 01:31
Flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna makes emergency landing in Bulgaria after bomb threat
A passenger flight from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Vienna, Austria, made an emergency landing in Bulgaria after a bomb threat.
Sky News · 19 Oct, 00:34
Amazon Rainforest Emerges as Key Issue in Brazil's Presidential Runoff
The Amazon rainforest has become one of the central points of contention in Brazil's presidential runoff, The New York Times reports.
The New York Times · 19 Oct, 00:34
More Pakistani opposition figures implicated under anti-terror law
Pakistan's political showdown continues as additional opposition figures are implicated under the country's anti-terror law. The source gives no further details.
NPR World · 19 Oct, 00:33
French High School Students Protest Over Education Funding Shortfalls
Over the past four weeks, demonstrations in France involving hundreds of thousands of people, mainly high school students, have demanded better education. They are calling for more funding to ease teacher shortages and reduce class sizes.
Žurnāls Ir · 19 Oct, 00:33
Inside Chicago's fight against the wave of synthetic drugs in the US
A BBC video report from Chicago's South Side shows how local communities are fighting a new wave of synthetic drugs in the United States. Overdose deaths have fallen, but authorities fear the crisis could worsen.
BBC World · 19 Oct, 00:33
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Apollo.lv Invites Readers to Test Their Knowledge of World Capitals
The Latvian news portal Apollo.lv has published a geography quiz asking readers to name the capitals of various countries without using the internet. The test is meant to check geography knowledge.
Apollo.lv · 19 Oct, 00:32
CBS reporter apologizes and deletes post praising man who questioned Abdul El-Sayed
CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has apologized and deleted an X post praising a man who asked Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about the Muslim Brotherhood. The post drew backlash inside CBS and from other media figures.
The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 00:32
Macron condemns violence after riots lead to looting and mass arrests
French President Emmanuel Macron said protesters who attacked government buildings must pay for their crimes. The unrest involved looting and a large number of arrests.
Al Jazeera · 19 Oct, 00:31
Russian attack on Kyiv kills one person, two injured
A Russian attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv has killed one person and injured two others. Educational institutions were damaged in the city's Dnipro district.
Pravda — ziņas · 19 Oct, 00:31
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills one person
A Russian ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on 18 October killed one person and injured two. Educational institutions were damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Oct, 00:31
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Could Not Hold Out if US Officially Sides With Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told NBC that the US officially taking Russia's side in the war would be a historic mistake and a great tragedy. He said he hopes President Donald Trump will change his attitude toward Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 18 Oct, 23:34
West Bank attack on French mayor: Netanyahu's office questions delegation's account
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank attacked a delegation of European diplomats, including French mayor Bernard Baudoux. The Israeli prime minister's office called for evidence, while former Israeli diplomats held a protest.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 23:33
Podcast: Russian Attacks in the Black Sea Threaten German Economy and Security
In a Politico Germany podcast, maritime security expert Dr. Moritz Brake explains how Russian actions in the Black Sea and Baltic Sea affect Germany. He also examines why the German armed forces are often legally limited against Russian "shadow fleet" vessels.
Politico Europe · 18 Oct, 23:33
Macron on French Unrest: Nothing Justifies Violence at Protests
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence in nationwide protests over living costs and school conditions in a televised address. At least 2,300 people have been arrested.
France 24 · 18 Oct, 23:33
Car Rams Parked Moped in India, Injuring a Pedestrian
In Tamil Nadu state in southern India, a camera captured a road accident in which a speeding car hit a parked moped, injuring a pedestrian. The driver left the scene, and police have opened an investigation.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 23:31
Macron urges calm in France after protests turn into rioting and looting
French President Emmanuel Macron used a televised address to call for calm and order after Saturday's protests over fuel prices spilled into rioting in several cities. About 2,400 people have been arrested.
BBC World · 18 Oct, 23:31
Macron condemns nationwide rioting and looting in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced rioting and looting across the country and promised to increase security. He did not announce a state of emergency or a curfew.
Al Jazeera · 18 Oct, 23:31
Two Kyiv districts hit after Russian ballistic missile attack
After a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, hits were preliminarily recorded in the Desnianskyi and Dniprovskyi districts. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported the consequences.
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Oct, 23:31
Zelenskyy: I would run in elections if held during the war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an NBC News Meet the Press interview that he would stand in a presidential election if it took place before the war ends. He repeated his call for a 60-day ceasefire to prepare a vote.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 18 Oct, 22:34
Zelenskyy Says U.S. Government Is Behind Ukraine's Loss of Satellite Communications Access
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes the U.S. government is behind his military's loss of normal access to a key satellite communications service. The headline of the source piece says Ukraine and the U.S. are at odds over Starshield.
NPR World · 18 Oct, 22:34
Protesters clash with police in Milan for second day
Clashes between protesters and police have continued for a second day in the Italian city of Milan. Details available so far are very limited.
Sky News · 18 Oct, 22:34
Kherson shelling on 17 October: two dead and 35 wounded
After air strikes on the Korabelnyi district of Kherson, the death toll has risen to two. A total of 35 people were injured, including children and medics.
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Oct, 22:33
Two killed and 35 wounded in Kherson after air strikes
The death toll from air strikes on Kherson's Korabelnyi district on 17 October has risen to two. A total of 35 people were hurt, including children and medics.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Oct, 22:33
Meta suspends No Kings protest movement's Instagram account for several hours
The Instagram account of the US pro-democracy No Kings movement was shut down for several hours on Saturday during nationwide protests. Meta apologized, calling it an error, but organizers question its explanation.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 22:33
Dog named Jazzy waits for a Halloween skeleton to throw her ball, then takes matters into her own paws
A video on Instagram has become popular, showing a dog named Jazzy patiently waiting for a plastic skeleton to throw a ball. In the end, she takes the ball herself.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 22:32