Photo AINorth Korea fires different missile types; one flies over 900 kmSeoul said the missiles appeared to be of different types and that one type flew more than 900 km. The National Security Office convened an emergency meeting.World
Photo AINorth Korea fires different missile types; one flies over 900 kmSeoul said the missiles appeared to be of different types and that one type flew more than 900 km. The National Security Office convened an emergency meeting.
Photo AIKosovo elects Justina Shiroka Pula president, avoiding another snap electionThe economist received 81 votes in parliament and was sworn in immediately afterwards. The vote came shortly before the constitutional deadline.
Photo AIKallas accuses Russia of escalating hybrid attacks across EuropeThe EU foreign policy chief referred to sabotage attempts and airspace violations. The allegations are explicitly attributed to her and the relevant authorities.
Photo AISpain: Pedro Sanchez calls snap election for 29 NovemberThe Spanish prime minister announced an extraordinary cabinet meeting to dissolve parliament and formally call the vote.
Photo AIYemen: two missiles target Aden airport; no casualties reportedAden's security department said two Houthi missiles targeted the international airport. No casualties were reported.
Photo AIBrazil: Flavio changes “president-elect” to “leader”, ERT reportsA newer report says the post was deleted and replaced. The official TSE result in Lula’s favour remains distinct from the defeated candidate’s claims.
Photo AIPoland: Nawrocki announces consultations over the Constitutional TribunalThe president’s official statement calls for parliamentary representatives to meet on 31 October. Allegations of a breach of constitutional order are attributed to him.
Photo AISyrian emergency minister reports eight deaths linked to flash floodsSANA reports seven drowning deaths and one fatal road accident. Four people remain missing, according to the same official account.
Photo AIUS court temporarily bars prosecution threats against election workersThe 30 October order restricts specified actions by the Justice and Homeland Security departments. It sets a 16 November expiry and a 13 November hearing.
Photo AIUKMTO reports vessel struck south of Lavan Island; crew reported safeThe weekly overview adds context: 144 reported events through 28 October in the Gulf and Strait. The 30 October strike falls after that reporting cut-off.
Photo AILibya: UN support mission mandate renewed for a yearResolution 2835 was adopted on 30 October. The UK delegation confirms the UN mission’s twelve-month extension.
Photo AISwitzerland and China sign updated trade agreementThe official announcement also records labour-cooperation and research agreements. It does not specify an entry-into-force date or new tariff schedules.
Photo AINovaya Gazeta announces closure, with departure set for 9 NovemberThe editorial team says it will leave its premises and shut down its servers. It attributes the decision to pressure from Russian authorities.
UKMTO — official Warning 187-26Hormuz: vessel reported on fire as UKMTO advises cautious transitUKMTO Warning 187-26 concerns a location 25 nautical miles northeast of Khasab. The cause, crew status and extent of damage are unknown.
Photo AIBosnia: four killed and 11 injured in EUFOR helicopter crashItaly’s Defence Ministry confirms the toll among 15 people aboard. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Logo: STT — official websiteFinland’s STT to end news and picture services on 31 March 2027The decision was announced on 29 October. Services continue until the end of March; corporate press-release distribution will remain in operation.
Photo: National Police of Ukraine / Ukrainian Ministry of Internal AffairsDnipro: 14 killed in drone strike on railway platformUkraine’s Interior Ministry also reports at least 14 injured. The newer toll supersedes initial reports of 13 deaths.
Photo AICONTSHIP JET sinks after attack; all 18 seafarers rescuedThe vessel was Greek-managed and Liberian-flagged. Bulgarian authorities confirm the rescue; the drones’ origin has not been established.
Photo AIRio: HRW calls for independent investigation of the 2025 police operationA new investigation alleges body-camera tampering and serious evidential gaps. Its findings and allegations are not a court judgment.
Photo AIHaiti moves presidential and legislative elections to 18 July 2027The electoral council published a revised calendar on 28 October. A second round and local elections are scheduled for 4 October 2027.
Photo AICalifornia: request to temporarily block mail ballots deniedThe 28 October order concerns emergency relief linked to a list of more than 20,000 registered voters. It does not establish that the same number of unlawful ballots were cast. Reuters reports an appeal.
Photo AIUK announces over £10 billion in support for UkraineThe 28 October Budget combines guarantees, export-finance capacity and additional air defence. It is not one immediate grant.
Photo AINetherlands details €1.2 billion in civilian support for UkraineEnergy, water and reconstruction are priorities. The package implements earlier commitments; €40 million for urgent energy repairs is being accelerated within 2026.
Photo AISpain ends the 900 122 112 information line for the Urda rail disasterOfficial 112 announced deactivation at 13:00 Spain time, 14:00 Athens, on 30 October. The latest published PLATECAM status remains level 1.
Photo AIGuatemala appoints new police leadership after removing two senior officialsThe Interior Ministry announced a new director-general and deputy director for operations on 27 October. The changes are described as administrative restructuring, rather than a judicial finding.
Photo AIIndia: Arnab remnant weakens further; separate Andaman adviceIMD records a new location and stage for the remnant. The Andaman low remains a separate system with sea-area advice.
Photo AISaudi-led coalition reports new interception towards Eastern RegionThe 29 October statement concerns a different direction from the previous Taif report. The official release gives no casualty or damage assessment.
Photo AISOUTHCOM reports five killed in strike on Pacific speedboatThe US command announced an operation on 27 October in the eastern Pacific. The vessel’s alleged involvement in drug trafficking is the command’s claim.
Photo AIIsrael: neither bloc has a majority in Channel 13’s exit pollThe broadcaster projects 52 seats for the change bloc, 50 for Netanyahu’s bloc and 18 for Arab parties. This is an exit poll, not an official count.
Photo AIFrontex: proposal for 30,000 officers and a wider role in returnsThe Commission proposes a quick reaction force, new coordination centres and digital procedures. Parliament and Council must agree on the legislation.
Photo AISudan: UK sanctions 15 commanders and announces new humanitarian supportThe 26 October announcement provides for travel bans and asset freezes. Separate funding includes £5 million for survivors and £10 million for humanitarian assistance.
Photo AIKyiv: Dnipro crossing plan — city to seek 1 billion hryvniasKlitschko announced plans to find funding for water crossings and access roads. The announcement concerns planning, rather than completed works.
Photo AIRomania: SRI alleges sabotage network coordinated from RussiaThe intelligence service links the network to the 14 September fire in Brașov and reports investigations involving European countries. Attribution of responsibility reflects the Romanian authorities’ position.
Photo AIHebron: Türk calls for disproportionate force to end and displaced residents to returnThe UN human rights chief voices grave concern over Israel’s operation and threats to empty neighbourhoods. Assessments are attributed to the complete official statement of 26 October.
Photo AISweden: Centre Party leader returns government-formation mandateRingqvist says she could not secure a government solution. The Speaker received her report on 26 October and will announce the next steps.
Archive photograph: Cabinet Office, Japan · 2 June 2025 · CC BY 4.0Japan: former prime minister Yasuo Fukuda dies at 90The news became public on 26 October. Reuters, citing Nikkei, dates his death to 22 October; FNN reports an announcement by the Liberal Democratic Party.
Photo AISchiphol: wind-related delays and cancellations on 25 OctoberAmsterdam’s airport confirms fewer expected take-offs and landings. It advises checking the flight before travelling to the airport.
Photo AIBritish Columbia: Conservatives lead in 63 districts, NDP in 28Elections BC’s latest table changes the preliminary district balance from 64–27 to 63–28. Greens still lead in two districts; the final count is scheduled for 6 November.
Photo AIFlorida: at least 12 injured in shooting near Florida A&MTallahassee police confirm 11 gunshot victims. The 12 people injured include six juveniles.
Photo AIProspector 5: three bodies located in wreck; two people still missingGabon’s Navy reports an underwater discovery on 28 October. Identification has not been possible and recovery operations are being prepared.
Photo AISydney’s new Western Sydney International Airport opens to passengersJetstar’s first passenger flight departed for the Gold Coast on 25 October. International connections will be added in stages under the announced schedule.
Photo AISerbia: Vucic concedes defeat to the Student ListHis statement was published on his website on 25 October 2026. He said he did not have final results and based his estimates on a sample.
Photo AIBulgaria: reporting reaches 98.99% — Yotova 34.699%, Gyurov 31.984%CIK’s official partial data are timestamped 08:00 on 26 October. Counting continues, without confirmation of the final ranking or a runoff.
Photo AITaiwan: authorities urge residents to avoid unnecessary outings during ChampiThe official operations-centre bulletin warns of strong winds and extremely heavy rain. ERT reports one death and more than 500 injuries.
Photo AIVanuatu: new magnitude-6.2 earthquake on 25 October, at 136 km depthUSGS records a different earthquake from the magnitude-6.9 event of 24 October. The earlier tsunami threat-ending announcement applied solely to the older event.
Photo AIUS: Hegseth announces Confucius Institutes national-security threat designationThe official post confirms the announced decision. References to 80 organizations and intellectual-property theft are attributed to the US defence secretary.
Photo AIUN: Nusseibeh dialogue on 27 October — civil-society deadline on 25 OctoberThe United Arab Emirates’ candidate will present her views. The General Assembly has invited civil-society organizations to submit questions.
Photo AITaiz: UN warns of water and hospital-supply shortagesWHO reports severe shortages at 42 health facilities.
Photo AISyria–Jordan: Damascus announces coordination on a border committeeSyria’s foreign ministry condemns the strikes and reports work towards a joint committee. Its establishment or operation has not yet been confirmed.
Photo AIRomania: one dead and three missing from Khoryv off ConstantaThe Border Police confirm nine survivors have reached shore. The president blames Russia, but operational statements do not identify the cause of the fire.
Archive photo, 5 July 2007: Colin W / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ · Resized and converted to WebP.New York City votes to phase out horse-drawn carriages from June 2028The City Council approved the plan. The ban is not immediate.
Photo AITibet: 65 injured and 16 dead — 12,489 residents moved to safetyXinhua cites Nagqu’s rescue command for the latest assessment. The 65 injured are the total provisional tally.
Photo AI2026 Sakharov Prize awarded to the International Criminal Court and its officialsRoberta Metsola announced the choice in Strasbourg. The ceremony will take place in December; the award does not lift sanctions.
Photo AIKyiv: 15 injured, including two children, in latest official updateThe mayor reports eight hospitalised after the overnight attacks of 22 October. Metro infrastructure and an ambulance station were damaged.
Photo AIRomania: Niculescu government sworn in after 280-vote confidence winThe Cotroceni swearing-in is now confirmed by TVR’s live coverage and AGERPRES. The first cabinet meeting is not presented as already completed.
Photo AIUK announces Typhoon defensive missions in Saudi ArabiaThe 20 October announcement includes an A400M and military advisers. London says the Typhoons will not conduct offensive strikes against the Houthis.
Photo AIUkraine: Defence Ministry reports Starlink/Starshield restored above 400 km/hMinister Yevhen Khmara reports stable connectivity and continuing monitoring, in a new Ukrainian update following the restrictions.
Photo AIVanuatu: magnitude 6.3 earthquake northwest of Port-OlryThe latest reviewed USGS record gives a depth of 16 km. The earthquake occurred at 07:20 Greek local time on 20 October.
Photo AIEnergy ceasefire: Zelenskyy describes new 30-day proposal linked to US air defenceUkraine’s president describes a proposed halt to strikes on Russian refineries in exchange for matching US Patriot assistance. No agreement is confirmed.
Photo AIAustralia: Helen Haines remains critical as police investigate vehicle incidentAlbanese confirms hospital treatment, surgery and a suspect in custody. He describes a deliberate act, but the motive remains unknown.
Photo AIReuters/Ipsos: Trump approval at 31% — what the new survey measuresThe survey interviewed 1,679 adults on 16–19 October. The 47%–35% congressional preference is among registered voters, not a seat forecast.
Photo AIKenya: US raises travel advisory to Level 3The State Department advises reconsidering travel in its 19 October update. This is not a general entry ban.
Photo AIBerlin: Greens approve coalition talks with the Left Party and SPDForty-three of 45 delegates voted in favour. The decision concerns state-level negotiations, not formation of a federal government.
Photo AIEU Council adopts recommendation on preventing homelessnessA new Council step on national strategies, eviction prevention and access to secure housing.
Photo AIGaza: WFP cuts monthly food assistanceAbout 500,000 people lose programme support.
Photo AIKyiv: metro reopening plan would bypass ChernihivskaThe municipal authority announced a target for the evening of 19 October; actual reopening has not been verified here.
Photo AIBalearic Islands: red civil-protection level remains on three islandsMallorca, Ibiza and Formentera remain at IG-2; Menorca is orange. No new school decision for 20 October has been verified.
Photo AIOS82: no danger found — flight continued to ViennaAustrian announced the Sofia search results and the flight’s continuation with all passengers.
Photo AIIran: parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defence ministerThe appointment was approved on 18 October. State news agency IRNA reports 237 votes in favour and 15 against, with 277 lawmakers present.
Photo AILithuania: morning air alert lifted — the official timesLT72 records cancellation at 07:51 for Kaunas and Šiauliai, and 08:11 for Panevėžys. A separate police warning about suspicious objects was later issued for Pasvalys.
Photo AILeipzig/Halle: investigation into airport perimeter breachPolice confirm fence damage and closure of the north runway. The south runway continues operating; this does not establish a complete airport shutdown.
Photo AIWainwright: 27 remain in hospital, 12 discharged — new investigation detailsCanadian authorities updated the hospital figures and account of the fire’s origin on 22 October. The investigation continues.
Photo AIWichita: driver released without charges — investigation continuesPolice clarify the toll: ten injured and one additional hospital transfer for an unrelated medical problem. Toxicology results and a vehicle examination remain pending.
Photo AIKolkata: deadly crowd crush at a religious festivalERT reports at least 19 deaths. The Indian Prime Minister’s Office confirms the tragedy and announces financial assistance, without giving a numerical death toll.
Photo AIEgypt: Defence Council backs support for Saudi ArabiaThe presidency announces the Council’s decision. It is not parliamentary authorization; Reuters reports that discussions will continue on 19 October.
Photo AITirana: fresh clashes on the twelfth day of demonstrationsERTnews and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty report new clashes on 24 October. Injury reports are not presented as a single independently verified total.
Photo AINorte: 25% containment and evacuation orders lifted, with exceptionsReturns are permitted in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. Via La Mirada north of Esperanza remains closed to vehicles, and the burned area remains closed until further notice.
Photo AIKamchatka–Japan: JMA explains erroneous magnitude-9.9 warningThe agency reports an actual magnitude-6.9 earthquake near Kamchatka. Initial findings on the calculation error, with the investigation continuing.
Photo AIChile–Bolivia: agreements on trade, energy and fibre-optic connectivityWhat Kast and Paz signed on 16 October, and which steps still require negotiations or studies.
Photo AIUS waives new Graham Act sanctions and tariffs: the limits of the orderThe 16 October order does not lift all sanctions on Russia. What it says about the scope and duration of the waivers.
Photo AIOleshky: Moscow announces local ceasefire from 03:00 Greek timeAn official Russian announcement precedes a humanitarian operation on 27 October. Observance of the ceasefire and completed aid delivery have not been independently established.
Photo AIItaly: ENAV capacity back at 100% as flights gradually normaliseThe primary data network is restored and capacity restrictions lifted. That does not mean every flight is already operating normally.
Photo AIUK–Eritrea: restrictions on officials, not a blanket visa banPreferential fast-track processing is withdrawn and diplomats face travel restrictions. A universal visa suspension remains a warning by the UK government.
Photo AIOregon: three children and a teacher killed at Bend schoolThe police chief announced four victims, excluding the dead 16-year-old attacker. A pupil and a teacher are in critical condition.
Photo AIEU–Gulf summit scheduled for 24 October in Riyadh postponedThe European Council has confirmed the scheduling change. No new date has been announced.
Photo AIEU sanctions three people and nine companies for circumventing Russia restrictionsNew listings target trade and financial networks and oil shipments. What they mean for transactions and assets.
Photo AIRomania: seven missing from Wine Trader as Black Sea rescue operation continuesFive sailors were rescued and taken to hospital. Heavy seas are hampering searches near Sulina; a separate incident involves Yara J.
Photo AIBrazil: Senate approves five-day workweek reform, with formal promulgation still pendingPEC 221/2019 passed both Senate votes by 75 to one. It provides for a gradual 40-hour week and two days of paid rest without a pay cut.
Photo AIChornobyl: UK pledges £17 million for repairs to the protective shelterThe new 15 October funding commitment covers confinement and ventilation. It is not a report of a new attack or confirmed radiation release.
Photo AIPope Leo XIV announces a gradual return to his activitiesIn the 18 October Angelus text, he thanks Gemelli’s doctors and staff. His statement concerns his return, not a new medical assessment.
Photo AIBlack Sea: 11 missing after cargo ship sinks off BulgariaTwo merchant ships were hit by drones. All 15 sailors on Chelsea 3 were rescued, while the search for HS Dignity's crew continues. Responsibility has not been established.
Photo AIWhite House asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resignThe White House press secretary said Guilfoyle had been asked to resign. No successor has yet been announced.
Photo AITigray: TPLF withdraws from Mekelle as federal forces take controlReuters and Associated Press report that federal forces and their allies entered Mekelle after the TPLF withdrew. The change of control does not mean the conflict is over.
Photo AIOman: drone attack on tanker prompts crew evacuation operation at SoharUKMTO reported a drone attack on a tanker at Sohar anchorage. Local authorities are assisting with an evacuation, while damage and possible environmental effects remain unclear.
Photo AIDjibouti shipwreck toll revised to 139 dead and 84 missingThe IOM revised the shipwreck toll: 15 children are among the dead, 82 people survived and searches continue.
Photo AIMexico: Simon packs 155 mph winds as flood threat growsThe NHC placed the hurricane near Manzanillo with sustained winds of 155 mph. Warnings cover destructive winds, storm surge, flooding and landslides.
Photo AISouth Korea completes first commercial Europe-Arctic round tripThe PanStar Acro returned to Busan after 50 days. The trial showed a shorter route but also cargo, ice, insurance and Russia-related obstacles.
Photo AIIsaias kills four as US authorises emergency exchange of up to 4 million reserve barrelsAbout 670,000 customers remained without power and 69% of offshore Gulf oil production was still shut in.
Photo AIZaporizhzhia: 18 to 20 reported dead after attack as authorities give differing tollsUkraine's emergency service reports 20 dead, while the regional administration reports 18. Search-and-rescue operations are continuing.
Photo AIRiyadh: new flight allocation for Terminals 1 and 2 from 25 OctoberTerminal 1 is designated for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international flights operated by national carriers. The airport asks passengers to verify bookings and flights before travelling there.
Map: USGS / ShakeMapPanama: Greek consular advice after the 7.7 earthquake and emergency numberThe Greek Consular Office advises citizens to follow local-authority instructions and avoid damaged buildings. The ambassador says Greek citizens are safe.
Photo AIFrance: clashes follow the 24 October demonstrationsReuters and ERT report evening clashes after largely peaceful marches. France’s Interior Ministry had announced reinforced security and checks.
Photo AIKramatorsk: 35 killed in two attacks after buses are hitReuters reported a total of 35 people killed in the city after two buses were struck and a later drone attack. The UN said at least 30 civilians were killed in the bus strike.
Photo AIUK targets Russian oil, tankers and finance in 38-measure sanctions packageThe package covers two oil companies, 12 tankers, crypto exchanges, payment platforms and suppliers linked to Russia's military-industrial base.
Photo AIBosnia and Herzegovina: three leaders emerge in provisional presidency resultsThe Central Election Commission has opened its official provisional results feed. Bećirović, Filipović and Cvijanović lead the three separate races.
Photo AIMerz in Kyiv: more than €1.3 billion in aid and 15 agreementsThe visit moved from intention to specific announcements: about €1 billion is earmarked for military support and €350 million for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Photo AIUkraine: at least 28 killed in large-scale Russian attackUkrainian authorities raised the Pryluky death toll to 20, including five children. About 100 people were injured across the country.
Photo AILatvia: party-list count complete — United List provisionally wins 41 seatsThe CVK has recorded party-list protocols from all 1,059 polling stations. United List provisionally has 35.288% and 41 seats; coalition partners are needed to form a government.
Photo AIForty-eight repatriated artefacts: Thessaloniki exhibition opensThe objects returned from Bulgaria are on display at the Museum of Byzantine Culture until 5 November, after which they will be handed to their institutions of origin.