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In the Andijan region, in the Asaka district, on the night of October 17 at around 23:00, a driver born in 2004, driving a Damas car, fell asleep at the wheel, lost control, the car hit a tree by the road and overturned. According to Kun.uz, no one was injured, and the car sustained technical damage. An investigation is underway.
Otabek YusupovDonald Trump has repeatedly publicly insulted Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, calling her 'garbage.' On October 12, 2026, federal authorities conducted a raid on her home in a case concerning possible false statements in immigration documents. Critics call the raid political intimidation and election interference; Omar denies all accusations.
Otabek YusupovA stampede occurred in the evening during the Durga Puja festival in northern Kolkata (West Bengal). According to police, the crowd gathered because of rain. The death toll rose from 17 to 19, 25 people were injured, and one remains in critical condition.
Otabek YusupovUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran faces a choice: abandon its 'nuclear ambitions' and reach a deal or face destructive military action. The Saudi-led coalition intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern over the attack on an American photojournalist in the West Bank.
Otabek YusupovDespite Polymarket being banned in Brazil, right-wing figures are using the platform's odds as a 'precise' indicator of voter sentiment ahead of the October 25 runoff between Flavio Bolsonaro and Lula. Before the first round, polls gave Lula the lead, but he fell behind by about two points. Experts warn that betting is not a measure of electoral support.
Otabek YusupovA 71-year-old man died as a result of an attack by a 3.7 m alligator while fishing at Dr Bradford Memorial Park in Winter Garden, Florida. According to police, the alligator attacked him near the shore of Lake Apopka and dragged him into the water. This is the second fatal alligator attack in Florida this year.
Otabek YusupovDuring a raid in Samarkand, a Niva Legend vehicle was stopped; its trunk contained parts of a Tien Shan brown bear carcass and three wild boars, as well as five hunting rifles. Damage to wildlife was estimated at 679.8 million soums. A criminal case has been opened under Article 202 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan.
Otabek Yusupov71-year-old Pope Leo XIV left Rome's Gemelli hospital and returned to the Vatican four days after part of his right lung was removed due to a cancerous tumor. Doctors declared him 'fit for discharge.' The Pope plans to recite the Angelus from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Sunday; audiences are canceled until October 20, and the fate of the November trip to South America remains uncertain.
Otabek YusupovEuronews correspondents were attacked by masked looters near Place de la République in Paris on 17 October during joint protests by the 'yellow vests' and student groups. The cameraman was beaten, the camera was stolen, and the footage was lost.
Otabek YusupovKenya's Ministry of Health reported four new confirmed cases of Ebola fever (Bundibugyo strain), including three health workers who treated the first patient. The total number of cases has reached seven. 98.5% of contacts have been traced, there are no signs of community transmission, and no travel restrictions have been imposed.
Otabek YusupovOn Saturday, October 17, 2026, during nationwide protests against rising prices in France, demonstrators broke into the Marseille city hall building, toppled a bust of Marianne and damaged furniture. Police later cleared the building. Earlier, masked protesters attacked the facade of the municipal police station, set fire to garbage containers and threw smoke devices inside.
Otabek YusupovPolish and allied air forces were scrambled on Saturday to protect the country's airspace during Russian strikes on western Ukraine. Against this backdrop, Trump repealed sanctions under the Graham Act, drawing criticism from Kyiv, while Warsaw maintains a hard line on Russia.
Otabek YusupovThe Changwon District Court suspended the execution of the life sentence of Bozorov Akmal, convicted in 2010 for the murder of a taxi driver, and accepted the case for review. The court found serious violations during the investigation: deception by police, absence of an interpreter and, according to the defense, a falsified report. A final decision on the case has not yet been made.
Otabek YusupovOn October 14, a federal court for the Southern District of California granted the lawsuit of the firm Red Eagle Law against Secretary of State Marco Rubio and ordered the US government to reopen registration for the 'diversity visa' lottery. Registration must start no later than November 1 and last 30 days, with results due by December 3. The ruling is expected to allow 55,000 foreigners to obtain visas, but the Trump administration may challenge it.
Otabek YusupovOn October 17, 2026, large-scale protests against the rising cost of living and fuel prices took place in France, joined by students demanding education reform. In Paris, two columns merged at Place de la République, where clashes with police occurred and dozens were detained. Protests with riots also took place in Marseille, Lyon and Grenoble.
Otabek YusupovMeta denies political bias in favor of candidate Flávio Bolsonaro after a ruling by Brazil's supreme electoral court ordering the company to treat him and incumbent President Lula equally ahead of the October 25 runoff. Lula's campaign claimed reach restrictions and said it was ready to file a complaint with the OAS.
Otabek YusupovOn October 17, 2026, masked settlers attacked a delegation from France, Belgium, Poland and representatives of the Catholic Church in the village of Tayibe, who had arrived for the signing of a sister-city agreement. A French mayor was injured, and the window of a Belgian consular car was smashed. Belgium condemned the attack and called for EU sanctions; Israel launched an investigation, but Netanyahu's office cast doubt on the reports.
Otabek YusupovSwiss President Guy Parmelin arrived in Hanoi on a two-day official visit. He was welcomed by Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Dai Thang, and Vietnamese President To Lam held an official welcoming ceremony at the National Assembly building. The delegations held talks and exchanged cooperation documents, the details of which have not yet been disclosed.
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