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Harry and Meghan Hold Charity Visits Day in Nottingham
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan held a public day of charity visits in Nottingham that outwardly resembled a royal family outing. The couple no longer carry out official royal duties.
TVNET · 18 Oct, 04:33
Arizona joins Nevada in lawsuit over proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water
The US state of Arizona has joined Nevada's legal action against the Trump administration's proposed limits on Colorado River water. Governor Katie Hobbs says Washington refuses to hold upstream states accountable.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 04:32
Rubio: US sanctions waiver for Russia is a 60-day pause to assess economic impact
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump's waiver of sweeping sanctions and tariffs on Russia is a 60-day pause to analyse their effect on the global economy. The move has drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers as well.
Guardian Ukraina · 18 Oct, 04:32
Russian Attack Destroys Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine's Vinnytsia Region, Causing Power Outages
Overnight into Sunday, 18 October, a Russian attack destroyed critical infrastructure in Ukraine's Vinnytsia region. The headline of the report also mentions power supply disruptions.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Oct, 04:31
U.S. Floats Letting Russia Sell More Gas to Europe
The Trump administration is proposing that Russia be allowed to sell more gas to Europe as part of a peace deal with Ukraine. Europe is wary, and critics say it would strengthen Russia.
The New York Times · 18 Oct, 03:34
Over 1,200 arrested in France as protests turn violent, with town halls and shops hit
Protests across France on Saturday against school hardship and the cost of living turned violent, with at least 1,200 arrests. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 150 police officers were injured.
BBC World · 18 Oct, 03:32
US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of American journalist
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee has described an attack on an American journalist in the occupied West Bank as a "despicable act of terror". He is urging Israel to prosecute those responsible.
Al Jazeera · 18 Oct, 03:32
13-year-old ebike rider arrested over alleged sexual offences against women on Sydney's northern beaches trails
New South Wales police in Australia have arrested a 13-year-old boy over alleged sexual touching of girls and women on walking trails in Sydney's northern beaches area. Police believe 11 separate incidents occurred in early October.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 03:31
Brazil's Amazon Deforestation Falls to Lowest Level in 40 Years
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon region has dropped to its lowest level in four decades. President Lula is using the result to bolster his environmental record just over a week before the presidential runoff.
France 24 · 18 Oct, 02:33
Egypt's President el-Sisi Says He Will Leave Office in 2030
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has pledged to step down in 2030 and respect constitutional limits. He is also seeking parliamentary approval to help defend Saudi Arabia.
The New York Times · 18 Oct, 02:32
15-Year-Old Girl in Guatemala Wakes Up in Her Coffin Eight Hours After Being Declared Dead
In Guatemala, 15-year-old Juleidy Ixcotoyac reportedly regained consciousness and sat up in her coffin eight hours after her family believed she had died. Health authorities have not yet issued an official medical explanation.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 02:32
Cost of living protests spread across Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France to protest over the cost of living. The demonstrations were separate, but together they increase pressure on governments across the EU.
Al Jazeera · 18 Oct, 02:31
Around 550,000 protest across France as unrest leads to at least 1,200 arrests
About 550,000 people joined protests across France on Saturday over education funding and the cost of living. The demonstrations turned violent, and police detained at least 1,200 people.
BBC World · 18 Oct, 02:31
Two killed, including a child, after vehicle drives onto youth soccer field in Kansas
A vehicle drove through a youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, killing a child and an adult and injuring several others. The driver is in custody.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 02:31
Trump administration urges Europe to buy more Russian gas, NYT reports
The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed that Europe resume buying more Russian gas, according to The New York Times.
Pravda — ziņas · 18 Oct, 02:31
Almost all NSW homes lost in black summer bushfires stood within 100 metres of flammable vegetation
New research finds that 94% of homes destroyed in New South Wales during the 2019–2020 bushfires were less than 100 metres from flammable vegetation. The authors warn that global heating may eventually make that distance insufficient.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 01:33
NATO's European commander outlines alliance "theory of victory" in Warsaw: block, blunt, break
General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, publicly set out the alliance's approach to a possible attack at the Warsaw Security Forum. It rests on three actions: block an attack, blunt it and, if necessary, break the opponent's forces.
Delfi · 18 Oct, 01:33
Kenya Confirms Four New Ebola Cases
Kenya has confirmed four more cases of the Ebola virus, bringing the national total to seven. The country had never recorded a case of the disease before this month.
The New York Times · 18 Oct, 01:33
Former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela assesses State Department after Guilfoyle scandal
NPR interviewed James B. Story, a former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela, about the state of the State Department after the Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal. The source description gives no details of the scandal itself.
NPR World · 18 Oct, 01:32
"No Kings" rallies across the US urge midterm voters to vote early
Thousands of people gathered at "No Kings" events across the United States on Saturday. The rallies urged voters to cast their midterm ballots early.
Al Jazeera · 18 Oct, 01:32
Satellite images show luxury yacht with 50m pool near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat in North Korea
Satellite images analysed by the BBC show an 80m luxury vessel with a 50m pool and water slides off North Korea's Wonsan coast. Experts believe the vessels are used by leader Kim Jong Un's family.
BBC World · 18 Oct, 01:31
Ukraine braces for winter amid energy crisis and rift with the US
Ukraine is entering winter in a severe energy crisis, worsened by Russian strikes and friction with the administration of US President Donald Trump. Kyiv is preparing backup heating and supplies, and on 15 October decided to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries.
ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 00:34
Reform UK hopeful filmed saying asylum seekers should be held in 'concentration camps'
A would-be parliamentary candidate for the UK party Reform UK told an undercover ITV reporter that Muslims cannot be British and asylum seekers should be put in concentration camps. The party says it is investigating and that racism has no place in it.
The Guardian World · 18 Oct, 00:33
Crush at religious festival in India kills at least 17
At least 17 people have died and dozens more have been injured in a crush at a religious festival in India, according to local media.
Sky News · 18 Oct, 00:33
Ten killed in fire at beach resort in Bangladesh
Ten people died in a fire at a beach resort in Bangladesh, a South Asian country. Six of the victims were members of the same family.
Al Jazeera · 18 Oct, 00:32
Anti-government protesters clash with police in Tirana for fifth day running
Violent anti-government protests continued in Tirana, Albania, on Saturday, with demonstrators throwing rocks and petrol bombs at police. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama amid corruption allegations linked to his administration.
BBC World · 18 Oct, 00:32
Historic Limoges town hall destroyed by fire amid cost-of-living unrest in France
The 143-year-old town hall in Limoges, central France, was set alight on Saturday during unrest that followed nationwide cost-of-living protests. The extent of the damage is still being assessed.
Euronews · 18 Oct, 00:32
Belgium's 10 F-16s Lift Ukraine's Promised Fleet to About 100 Jets
With Belgium's ten F-16 fighters, the number of jets promised to Ukraine reaches about 100. Fewer than 40 are flying, as Russia's jet-powered drones put heavy strain on them.
Euromaidan Press · 18 Oct, 00:32
Student protests in France widen into broader social unrest
Hundreds of protests have taken place in cities across France, growing out of student demonstrations into wider social unrest. Most were peaceful, but some turned chaotic and violent.
NPR World · 18 Oct, 00:31
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Moscow court orders pre-trial detention of political analyst Aleksandr Kinev in drug case
At the end of September, a Moscow court ordered pre-trial detention for political analyst Aleksandr Kinev, who is accused of drug production, sale and smuggling. No public evidence linking him to drugs has been presented.
TVNET · 18 Oct, 00:31
17 Killed in Stampede at Religious Event in India
A stampede at a religious event in India has killed 17 people and injured dozens. Police have detained the event's organizers and the officers who were on duty.
The New York Times · 18 Oct, 00:31
No police action against PM adviser's wife over Palestine Action post
London's Metropolitan Police has concluded that a post on X by journalist Sarah Helm did not meet the criminal threshold, and no further action will be taken. Helm is the wife of Jonathan Powell, the UK prime minister's national security adviser.
The Guardian World · 17 Oct, 23:32
Mexican Judge Sentences 3 Men to 159 Years Each in Surfer Killings
A Mexican judge has sentenced each of three men to 159 years in prison in the killings of two Australians and an American. The victims were on a camping and surf vacation in Mexico.
The New York Times · 17 Oct, 23:32
Man in China Hosts Wedding and Child's Party in Same Restaurant for Two Women, Ending in Police Call
In China's Guizhou province, a man held a wedding banquet with his new wife and his child's 100-day celebration with his ex-girlfriend in the same building at once. When the guests met, a brawl broke out and the restaurant called the police.
Latvijas Avīze · 17 Oct, 23:32
Russian drone strike on Poltava kills one person, injures two
A Russian drone strike on a private-housing area of Poltava killed one person and injured two others. Four residential buildings were damaged.
Pravda — ziņas · 17 Oct, 23:32
Cost-of-living protests in France turn into looting and vandalism of shops
On Saturday, shops were looted and vandalised on the sidelines of cost-of-living protests in several French cities, including Paris, Marseille, Lille and Nice. Anger has been fuelled by falling purchasing power and higher fuel prices.
France 24 · 17 Oct, 23:32