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Friday briefing: How a leaderless student group is challenging power in Serbia
A leaderless student movement in Serbia is challenging President Aleksandar Vučić’s 12-year political dominance in parliamentary elections, galvanized by a 2024 railway station collapse that killed 16 people.
Marco Rubio: Did domestic pressure make US secretary of state visit an Indian port town?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India’s Jamnagar port town, skipping the capital Delhi, with analysts suggesting domestic fuel price concerns ahead of midterm elections drove the focus on Reliance’s major oil refinery.
Macron says deadly shooting near Paris is a ‘racist terrorist attack’
A shooting in the Paris suburbs killed one person and injured five others. French President Emmanuel Macron labeled the attack a “racist terrorist attack” targeting people of migrant origin.
Jordan church shooting leaves seven dead, officials say
Seven people were killed and at least 34 injured when gunmen opened fire on a church during a funeral in central Jordan on Friday, authorities said.
Finland nearing opening of world’s first permanent nuclear waste repository
Finland has granted an operating licence for Onkalo, the world’s first permanent underground repository for spent nuclear fuel, though an exact opening date has not yet been set.
White House says Melania Trump brokers truce for Ukraine city ‘on brink of disaster’
The White House announced that First Lady Melania Trump has brokered a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, with humanitarian aid delivery and resident evacuation set to begin on 29 October.
European, Middle East ministers urge US-Iran diplomacy, not new attacks
Foreign ministers from eight countries urged the United States against military action against Iran, calling for diplomacy and restraint to prevent regional escalation.
Israeli roadblocks disrupt schools and medical care in West Bank village
Israeli military blockades have isolated a West Bank village of 2,500 residents since October 11, disrupting access to schools, hospitals, and livelihoods while residents report destruction of agricultural land.
Romania blames Russia after drone sinks ship in the Black Sea
Romania blamed Russia after a drone strike sank a cargo ship in the Black Sea, killing one crew member and leaving three others missing on Friday.
Many feared trapped after multistorey building collapses in Kenya
A multistorey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi, Kenya on Friday, with many feared trapped in the rubble. Rescue efforts continued as authorities investigated potential safety violations.
Trump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in Alaska
The Trump administration’s Justice Department sued to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race results, citing concerns that an independent candidate named Daniel J Sullivan could confuse voters.
Former FBI officials charged in connection with Hunter Biden laptop probe
Two former FBI officials have been charged with lying to Congress regarding their agency’s involvement in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop during a 2020 probe.
Sudan hospitals deliberately targeted in el-Fasher by RSF fighters, BBC finds
A BBC investigation found evidence that Sudanese paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher’s healthcare system during their siege and takeover of the Darfur city, identifying at least 43 separate attacks on hospitals between May 2024 and October 2025.
Venezuelans demand elections in first national protest in nearly two years
Thousands of Venezuelans protested in multiple cities demanding free elections and political reforms, marking the first nationwide opposition demonstration in nearly two years.
EU leaders to press Burnham to pay more towards Ukraine’s defence
EU leaders will pressure British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a Brussels summit to increase UK funding for Ukraine’s defence in 2027, as the nation faces a €70 billion shortfall.
Are global oil reserves sufficient to withstand renewed US-Iran war?
Oil prices climb as attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz intensify amid US-Israel conflict with Iran, while global emergency reserves sit at their lowest levels in decades.
Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter
Storm Adam caused severe flooding in eastern Spain earlier this week, affecting approximately 850,000 people across multiple municipalities. Meanwhile, the UK faces its first named storm of winter with additional systems expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain.
Europe’s heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
Over 50,000 heat-related deaths occurred across Europe this summer, with research attributing approximately 71% to human-caused climate change, according to a new study.
Macron to meet student groups: Where are France’s protests heading?
French President Macron meets with high school student representatives as nationwide protests over education system funding and reform continue, with authorities preparing increased police presence for weekend demonstrations.
After nearly 6 years, ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s son hears her voice
After nearly six years in detention following a 2021 military coup, Aung San Suu Kyi spoke with her son by phone Thursday, their first direct conversation since her arrest. The Nobel laureate is being held near Myanmar’s capital with restricted access to information and media.
Hacking attempts rise after flaws found in program affecting 70 percent of websites
Security flaws discovered in PHP, a programming language powering roughly 70 percent of websites globally, have prompted urgent patching efforts from governments and corporations across multiple continents.
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