Russian attacks in Ukraine kill at least 8, cut power to 1 million
Russia strikes Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, Volyn and Rivne as Moscow presses its campaign against Ukraine's power grid.
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Cameroonians await government reshuffle after Biya’s return
After 10 weeks abroad, Biya returned to Cameroon but has yet to appoint a new government or vice president.
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record
Data show a 42 percent drop in forest clearance from a year earlier, giving Lula a boost before the election run-off.
Trump puts new Russia sanctions on hold
The US president cited national interests for his decision to sign a waiver on sanctions Congress voted to place on Russia.
Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with ‘Mohammed’ joke
“If you’re in doubt about somebody’s name from the Middle East, just say ‘Mohammed,’” says US President Donald Trump.
Meta employees say Lula’s accounts restricted in Brazil election: Report
The messages, reported by a Brazilian daily, say the platform recommended Bolsonaro's profile and his WhatsApp channel.
Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for mounting unrest
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday blamed the involvement of “foreign hands” for escalating protests, which he said are aimed at hindering Albania's bid to join the European Union. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital since Tuesday, demanding Rama’s resignation and denouncing university conditions and high tuition fees.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaks at EU summit amid spat with Donald Trump
EU leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine at the Brussels summit. But souring relations with the US over Russia and Starlink and a big hole in the budget will make for a difficult winter for Ukraine.
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'Finish what we started': After student protests, France braces for return of the Yellow Vests
An online movement against rising fuel prices has gained momentum ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on October 17 with former Yellow Vest figures set to join the protests in support of high-school students. Some are drawing parallels between the latest action and the 2018 cost-of-living protests that rattled President Emmanuel Macron's first term in office.
Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife
Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the government in any capacity".
Embattled new White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from her role
A White House Press official said Friday that Secretary Katie Zacharia was "let go" from her role after US President Donald Trump signaled she was on her way out, a week after he picked her for the post. Zacharia's credentials as an attorney had come under scrutiny and she admitted to not having passed the bar in an interview with Fox News on Thursday.
'US tilting toward Russia: Europeans are standing more and more solidly with Zelensky'
As transatlantic relations confront renewed geopolitical uncertainty, former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves delivers a pointed assessment of Washington's shifting approach to Russia's war on Ukraine and the profound implications for European security. At the heart of his analysis lies a fundamental question: can Europe develop the political unity, strategic independence and military capabilities necessary to defend its interests in an increasingly unpredictable international order? Ilves response: "If there's any time for Europe to begin to act as Europe and not as being strictly self
Ukraine president targets Trump, Putin at EU summit
President Zelenskyy warned Russia’s ambitions extend beyond eastern Ukraine, saying its drone attack threaten NATO.
How Iran messaging highlights cost of war ahead of US midterm elections
Through statements in English, Iranian officials are emphasising gas prices and issues with the US economy.
Real Madrid demand resignation of La Liga chief after Nazi comparison
La Liga President Javier Tebas under fire for comparing Real Madrid TV channel to Nazi Germany's Minister of Propaganda.
Latest poll shows Bolsonaro maintaining edge over Lula in Brazil run-off
Experts still consider race a toss up despite slate of polls showing right-wing senator leading left-wing president.
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Iran’s president condemns environmental impact of war in Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has decried the ecological damage caused by conflict in the Middle East
Ex-top official Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking
Sir Olly Robbins was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson.
Reform councillor calls TV report 'vote interference'
ITV News filmed undercover with Reform councillors and candidates around the country.
Argentine demonstration over education cuts ends in clashes
Argentine demonstrators clashed with police on Thursday at a major protest in Buenos Aires over budget-slashing President Javier Milei's higher education spending. The main demonstration outside parliament by thousands of university students and staff, trade unionists and opposition activists remained peaceful. But dozens of mostly hooded demonstrators who broke away from the crowd lobbed stones and other projectiles at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons.