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Ukraine says Russia bombed apartment block as birthday gift for Putin
Russia launched a major overnight strike across Ukraine killing at least 24 people, with a ballistic missile destroying an apartment block in Pryluky. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called the attacks a macabre birthday gift for Vladimir Putin, occurring ahead of his 74th birthday.
Over 100 arrested in Belgium student protests over education costs
Police in Belgium have arrested over 100 people during student demonstrations in Liege protesting rising education costs and system overcrowding, with some protests turning violent.
US Supreme Court hears challenge to air force UXO detonations in Guam
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether the Air Force can continue detonating unexploded ordnance at a Guam beach, a case raising questions about territorial residents’ rights and environmental protection.
In El Salvador’s mass trials, lawyers struggle to defend hundreds
Human Rights Watch released a report documenting due process violations in El Salvador’s mass trials, where hundreds of defendants face trial together with vague charges and weak evidence.
Most Americans oppose Trump’s taxpayer-funded ‘golden age’ ads: Poll
An overwhelming majority of Americans, including most Republicans, oppose using taxpayer funds for government advertisements featuring Trump and his cabinet, according to a new poll.
Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on airports killed three foreign nationals
Saudi authorities report that Houthi attacks on two international airports killed three foreign nationals and wounded 36 others during attacks on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Witnesses spot Eritrean troops inside northern Ethiopia as tensions flare
Witnesses report seeing Eritrean troops in uniform operating inside northern Ethiopia near Adigrat, days after the neighboring countries severed diplomatic ties amid renewed armed conflict.
Ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s anti-Zionist remarks stir Israel election row
A 96-year-old ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s remarks suggesting Jews may have been better off without a state have ignited controversy in Israel ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27.
Rahul Gandhi: Delhi police detain opposition leader demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
Delhi police detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other MPs during a protest demanding India’s chief election commissioner’s resignation over controversial voter roll revisions.
3 years on, Israelis grapple with reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 attacks
Three years after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, reports emerge that Netanyahu received repeated warnings from regional allies about a potential assault, which he denies.
What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms
NPR’s Morning Edition is traveling to six competitive states to understand voter priorities ahead of the midterm elections, examining economic concerns, immigration, and party loyalty across America.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims half of Russia’s oil refining capacity destroyed
Ukraine claims to have destroyed over half of Russia’s oil refining capacity through long-range strikes, significantly hampering Moscow’s ability to supply military forces during the ongoing conflict.
What new measures is Iran taking to counter US economic pressure?
Iran’s government has announced economic measures to counter US sanctions and military strikes that have damaged the economy by an estimated $270 billion since late February.
Dems have edge in midterms, poll shows. And, Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to close
Polls show Democrats have a decided advantage in midterm elections four weeks away, favored to win the House and with the Senate now within reach. Meanwhile, a $111 billion merger between Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to close today.
Vietnamese police arrest 12 suspected of prowling city streets at night, snatching cats for meat
Vietnamese police arrested 12 men suspected of stealing and reselling approximately 2,700 cats for meat in Ho Chi Minh City through an organized operation.
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline pumping 5.8 million bpd
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister announced the East-West Pipeline is pumping 5.8 million barrels daily after resuming operations following drone strikes last month.
Bulgaria searches for missing crew after drones hit two ships in Black Sea
Two commercial vessels were struck by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria’s coast, sinking one ship and injuring crew members. Bulgarian authorities launched a search for missing personnel.
Tuareg rebels withdraw from strategic town of Kidal in northern Mali
Mali’s Tuareg rebel coalition announced a withdrawal from the strategic northern town of Kidal after six months of control, citing preservation of forces amid military air strikes and Russian-backed operations.
Amid protests, Kosovo’s political deadlock raises prospect of new elections
Kosovo faces political deadlock over presidential elections amid protests against convictions of former KLA leaders, with new elections possible if lawmakers fail to act by midnight Wednesday.
Catalan separatist Puigdemont to return to Spain after warrant lifted
Spain’s Constitutional Court ruled that an amnesty law covers embezzlement charges against Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, with a Supreme Court judge lifting his arrest warrant on Tuesday, potentially allowing his return from self-exile.
What are the US midterms? A simple guide
Americans will vote in midterm elections on November 3, determining control of Congress and affecting the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency amid concerns over the economy, immigration, and artificial intelligence regulation.
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