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Czech PM Babis's coalition wins no seats in Senate election
The ruling coalition of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis failed to win a single seat in the Senate election, leaving the upper house under opposition control. Babis called the outcome "catastrophic" but vowed to press on with his agenda.
Deutsche Welle · 18 Oct, 10:33
Deaths and injuries reported after incident at Canadian military base in Alberta
Canada's defence minister says an incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has caused both fatalities and injuries. The prime minister described it as a serious incident that created a major fire.
Euronews · 18 Oct, 10:33
European criticism of Israel grows, but election offers Palestinians little material change
European condemnation of Israel is mounting and ties with Europe are fraying. An Al Jazeera analysis argues Israel's election offers little prospect of material change for Palestinians.
Al Jazeera · 18 Oct, 10:33
Actress Selma Blair to face court over alleged attack on flight crew
US actress Selma Blair must appear in court on a charge of attacking cabin staff on a flight from Los Angeles to New York. Her representatives say the incident stemmed from an urgent medical situation.
Diena · 18 Oct, 10:32
Ukrainian Drones Hit St. Petersburg Region Overnight: Fires at Oil Terminal and Ozon Warehouse
Ukraine carried out a drone strike on Russia's St. Petersburg region overnight into Sunday, 18 October. Companies and officials confirm damage at an oil terminal, a data center and a logistics hub.
Jauns.lv · 18 Oct, 10:32
Expert: Trump's Decisions on Russia Have Nothing to Do With the Midterms
U.S. politics expert Andreas Kaju says he cannot explain why President Donald Trump is taking steps that harm Ukraine, and stresses they are unrelated to the U.S. congressional midterm elections. Estonian MEP Riho Terras says Trump has sided with Russia.
ERR News · 18 Oct, 09:32
WMO: El Niño to Peak in December and Last at Least Until Spring 2027
The World Meteorological Organization has confirmed that the El Niño climate phenomenon is fully formed and strengthening rapidly. It is expected to peak this December, with effects possibly lingering even longer.
NRA · 18 Oct, 09:32
Trump–Zelensky Rift Raises Concerns Over Ukraine's Security
Tensions between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could endanger Ukraine's security and encourage Russian leader Vladimir Putin to continue the war, foreign media report. Concerns centre on possible limits on intelligence sharing and the easing of sanctions on Russia.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 09:32
Violent Cost-of-Living Protests Across France: Historic Town Hall Burned in Limoges
On Saturday, 17 October, mass protests over the cost of living and the state of education swept France, with about 1,200 people detained. In Limoges, a town hall built in 1883 was destroyed by fire, and shops were looted in several cities.
Jauns.lv · 18 Oct, 09:31
Major fire at Canadian military base in Alberta leaves people dead and injured
Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty said people were killed and injured in an incident and fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. The number of casualties and the cause have not been disclosed.
ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 09:31
Drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea move ever closer to Nato shores
Six ships were hit in the Black Sea in the first ten days of October, near Bulgaria and Romania, and sailors have died. Experts link the attacks to Russian efforts to curb Ukrainian grain exports.
Guardian Ukraina · 18 Oct, 08:34
NYT: US Proposes That the EU Resume Buying Russian Gas
The key element of a new US proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war is reportedly Europe's return to buying large volumes of Russian pipeline gas, The New York Times reports. In January, the EU had agreed to phase out Russian gas entirely by 1 November 2027.
ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 08:33
Concerns grow in Russia over possible plague case after Irkutsk lab worker's death
Shipilova, a laboratory worker at the Siberian Anti-Plague Research Institute, died on 2 October of «pneumonia of unknown etiology». Unconfirmed reports of plague have led the WHO, the US and the EU to demand clearer information from Russia.
Diena · 18 Oct, 08:33
Homemade synthetic drugs spread across the US, deepening the addiction crisis
BBC reporting from Ohio and Illinois shows fentanyl being mixed with animal tranquillisers and other synthetics that naloxone cannot reverse. Overdose deaths in the US have fallen since 2022, but the opioid crisis is not over.
BBC World · 18 Oct, 08:33
Vanga Said to Have Predicted a New Group of People With Unusual Abilities in 2027
An unusual forecast for 2027 is being attributed to Bulgarian clairvoyant Vanga: that people with unusual abilities will appear. Media note that many predictions credited to her have no verifiable original source.
NRA · 18 Oct, 08:32
Romania Calls NATO North Atlantic Council Meeting After Downing Drones Over Black Sea
Romania has convened a special meeting of the North Atlantic Council after its F-16 fighter jets shot down two jet-powered drones over the Black Sea.
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Oct, 08:31
Austrian MEP speaks out on nude deepfakes of herself and urges EU action
Lena Schilling, an Austrian Green member of the European Parliament, says nude AI-generated images of her have circulated online. She and other MEPs are urging the EU to ensure an upcoming ban is actually enforced.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 07:32
Deadly fire breaks out near Canadian military base in Alberta
A large fire near Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in the province of Alberta on Saturday has killed and injured people. Defence Minister David McGuinty has not confirmed the number of casualties.
BBC World · 18 Oct, 07:32
Ukraine's National Guard destroys Russian Smerch rocket system in Kherson Oblast
Lasar's Group, a special forces unit of Ukraine's National Guard, says it destroyed a Russian BM-30 Smerch multiple-launch rocket system and its transporter-loader vehicle in Kherson Oblast. The unit says the system had been used against civilians in Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 18 Oct, 06:34
Russia floods AI chatbots with fake articles so they repeat Kremlin narratives
Ukraine's drone chief says Russia is using millions of fake articles to make AI chatbots repeat Kremlin narratives as fact. The approach is framed as cognitive warfare.
Euromaidan Press · 18 Oct, 06:34
Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV, head of the Roman Catholic Church, left hospital on 17 October after recovering from lung cancer surgery. The Vatican said doctors had given permission for his discharge.
LSM · 18 Oct, 06:33
Butusov: Ending US Intelligence Sharing Would Be Painful for Ukraine but Would Not Stop It
Journalist and drone company commander Yurii Butusov, in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda, assesses the possible end of US intelligence sharing. He says it would be a loss for Ukraine but would not halt its resistance, and that Russia plans to keep fighting for several more years.
Ukrainska Pravda · 18 Oct, 06:32
Rubio: Trump's pause on Russia sanctions is meant to assess global economic impact
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump's 60-day waiver of sanctions and tariffs on Russia is intended to analyse their effect on the economy. Lawmakers from both parties have sharply criticised the move.
France 24 · 18 Oct, 06:32
Deaths and injuries after major fire at Alberta military base in Canada
Canada's defence minister says an incident and large fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta has caused deaths and injuries. The cause and number of casualties have not been disclosed.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 06:32
Deadly “Incident” at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright Sparks Fire
Canada's defense minister said people were killed and injured at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Officials have not said what caused the incident.
The New York Times · 18 Oct, 06:31
Stanford Researchers: Bleached Corals Can Recover After Contact With Healthy Clones
Scientists at Stanford University in the US found in laboratory tests that bleached corals can recover when placed in contact with genetically identical healthy corals for a few days. The method is not yet suitable for large-scale use in the oceans.
NRA · 18 Oct, 05:34
Indian Gen Z Protest Leader Abhijeet Dipke Released on Bail After Arrest
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of India's Cockroach Janta Party and described as a Gen Z protest leader, has been freed on bail after being detained. He was stopped on his way to a protest demanding the resignation of the country's top election official.
The New York Times · 18 Oct, 05:34
Two teenagers arrested after 16-year-old stabbed in Leamington Spa
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was seriously hurt in a stabbing in Leamington Spa, England. The victim remains in hospital in a stable condition.
BBC England · 18 Oct, 05:33
Ukrainian intelligence intercepts Russian plan to destroy energy and utility infrastructure
Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted Russian documents describing possible strike targets in the energy and utility sectors, The Guardian reports. Russia keeps attacking despite the energy truce declared by US President Donald Trump.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 05:33
Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it nears Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Trudy intensified to Category 2 on Saturday as it approached Mexico's south-western Pacific coast, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Meanwhile, Typhoon Champi reached Category 4 as it closed in on Guam.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 05:32
Atlanta "No Kings" rally draws Trump critics ahead of US midterms
About 300 people marched in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday in an anti-Trump "No Kings" rally aimed at mobilising voters before the November 3 midterm elections. Participants also criticised immigration agency ICE and the war in Iran.
France 24 · 18 Oct, 05:32
Fears grow in DR Congo as former president Joseph Kabila joins rebellion
Joseph Kabila, a former president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has joined a rebellion. The move raises new questions about the war in the country's east and the prospects for peace.
Al Jazeera · 18 Oct, 05:31
Euronews evening bulletin of October 17: roundup of the day's events in Europe and worldwide
The international news channel Euronews published an evening news bulletin in video format on 17 October 2026, at 18:00 Central European Summer Time. The description names no specific event or story.
Euronews · 18 Oct, 04:34
Estonian MEP urges Europe to give Ukraine frozen Russian assets and Taurus missiles
Estonian MEP Riho Terras says Europe should step up support for Ukraine after US President Donald Trump paused new sanctions on Russia. He wants the use of frozen Russian assets revisited and more weapons supplied to Kyiv.
ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 04:34
At least 17 killed in crowd crush at Durga Puja event in Kolkata
A sudden downpour triggered a crush at an event marking the Hindu festival of Durga Puja in the Indian city of Kolkata, killing at least 17 people. Another 25 are being treated for injuries.
BBC World · 18 Oct, 04:33
Political Analyst: Make-up of US Negotiating Team Raises Doubts About Ukraine Peace Talks
Latvian political analyst and National Guard member Veiko Spolitis expressed skepticism on TV24 about US President Donald Trump's approach to talks on ending the war in Ukraine. In his view, Washington's actions are largely driven by business interests and the upcoming Congressional midterm elections.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 04:33