Russian metallurgy faces mass layoffs as sanctions bite

A wave of forced layoffs and shifts to reduced working hours has reached Russia’s metallurgy industry.

Philippines: Deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Mindanao

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Friday.

23 Ukrainian children rescued from Russian occupation

Twenty-three Ukrainian children were brought back from Russian-occupied areas to Kyiv-held territory, announced Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian president's office.

Von der Leyen faces new EU no-confidence motions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces two new confidence motions in the European Parliament.

Israel-Hamas peace talks held in Egypt

Delegations from Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas have met in Egypt for indirect negotiations on a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump.

Russia drone attack: Kharkiv and Poltava hit in massive overnight strikes

Russia launched a massive new air attack on Ukraine overnight on Monday, 7 October, targeting the cities of Kharkiv and Poltava.

Medvedev: Europe’s drone 'epidemic' is a way to scare them

Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former President and Prime Minister and current Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, has commented on a series of recent drone incidents across several European countries.

Georgia: EU condemns 'repressed' local elections amid protests

The EU condemned the local elections in Georgia, held amid a climate of opposition repression and pressure on civil society, while tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Tbilisi to protest against the authoritarian drift of the ruling party, "Georgian Dream."

Ukraine strikes Russia and annexed Crimea: Drone attacks hit power plant, oil facility

On the night of 5–6 October, Ukrainian forces struck multiple targets in Russia and in Russian-annexed Crimea. Russian authorities announced the temporary closure of airspace over several cities.

Oslo Airport drone sightings: Merz blames Russia for 'unprecedented' flights

Air traffic at Oslo's main international airport was temporarily suspended Monday morning, after a Norwegian Air pilot reported seeing multiple drones near the airfield, the Reuters news agency reports.

Bulgaria and Balkans: Floods, snow, and extreme weather chaos

The death toll from catastrophic floods on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast has risen to at least five, with hundreds of residents evacuated from the path of surging waters.

New START treaty extension is a ‘good idea,’ Trump says

Donald Trump called Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proposal to extend the New START Treaty—the last major nuclear arms control pact—a "good idea." The treaty expires in February 2026.