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Otabek Yusupov — tafs uz coverage of world. News, key facts and context in English, Uzbek and Russian.

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Hungarian PM Magyar and Zelensky held their first meeting, agreeing on a 'new basis' for relations

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held their first bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the European Council summit in Brussels. Both sides declared their intention to normalize relations after years of tension under Viktor Orban. After Ukraine adopted a minorities law, Hungary withdrew its objections, and the EU opened two new accession negotiation clusters for Kyiv — four of six in total. Further meetings are planned, including a possible visit by Zelensky to Budapest on the 23rd.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham proposes deeper regional devolution for Scotland and calls for cooperation

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, speaking at an event in North Lanarkshire, proposed that the Scottish government work jointly on devolving powers to regions, including functions of the Department for Work and Pensions, and called for 'moving on' from the constitutional question of independence. First Minister John Swinney said he was ready for constructive cooperation and supports maximum powers for the Holyrood parliament.

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Two killed and about 600 residents evacuated in Istanbul due to the heaviest downpours in 84 years

Two people died in Istanbul as a result of flooding caused by the heaviest rains in the last 84 years — a teenager from an electric shock and a 34-year-old man. Rescuers evacuated 595 people, and more than 46 aircraft were unable to land at the city's airports. The government ordered schools closed, and the metro extended its operation until 2 a.m.

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Russia attacked nine regions of Ukraine: hundreds of thousands without power, Zelensky-Trump rift deepens

Massive strikes on nine regions of Ukraine left hundreds of thousands of households without electricity, with at least 15 people injured. According to the UN, civilian casualties in September rose by 85% compared with last year. Against the backdrop of the attacks, the public conflict between Zelensky and Trump escalated, raising fears of reduced US support.

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72-year-old Tashkent resident who extorted $500 thousand from a Bukhara businessman while posing as an Administration of the President employee sentenced to 8 years

The Bukhara City Criminal Court sentenced 72-year-old Kh. Yu. to 8 years imprisonment for extortion on an especially large scale. He posed as an Administration of the President employee, intimidated the head of a Bukhara company with an inspection and demanded $500 thousand. He was detained while receiving 10 million soums on his card.

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Samarkand to create a 'Najot' center for children affected by crimes, modeled on Barnahus

The President of Uzbekistan adopted a resolution on additional measures to improve the system of social protection of children. In Samarkand, based on the Icelandic Barnahus model, a 'Najot' center will be created, where from October 20 interrogations and other procedural actions with minor victims will be conducted with mandatory audio and video recording. The recordings may be used in court without summoning the child. From 2027, such children will be guaranteed free legal assistance.

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'They hunt wealthy people': the story of an entrepreneur mired in debt because of online casinos

Kun.uz published the story of an entrepreneur from Andijan region who had been playing online casinos since 2020, lost 300 thousand dollars in a year and a half, incurred debts of about 200 thousand dollars, was sentenced to 8 years and spent 14 months in a colony near Karshi. He describes the scheme used to draw players in, the 'debt bondage' through the organizers, and asks the authorities to take measures against the spread of online gambling.

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MEP Lange: 'Switzerland plus' deal possible for UK if it moves closer to the EU

Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's international trade committee, said in London that the EU's 'doors are open' for Britain and that a 'Switzerland plus' model — a package of agreements on trade, security, raw materials and digital policy — could serve as a template. His comments came amid a renewed Brexit debate: Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for a rethink of relations with Brussels, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticises him. A UK–EU summit is scheduled for 20 November.

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Putin Places Tarkett and Four More European Companies Under Temporary Administration

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the forced seizure of Russian assets of the French flooring manufacturer Tarkett, as well as Kappa Rus, Ontex RU, Eviosys Packaging Kuban and Menshen Packaging CIS. The companies' combined annual revenue exceeds 50 billion rubles (about €532 million). The appointed manager is Tsentr Kapital, registered in February 2026.

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Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes: two killed and 27 wounded

Over Friday night and morning, Russia and Ukraine carried out mutual strikes: according to officials' statements, two people were killed and 27 wounded. Zelensky reported casualties in Kharkiv region; the strikes also affected Uman and Odesa region. In Russia, drones wounded a person in Rostov region; the Russian Defense Ministry claimed the interception of 644 drones.

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Turkey's parliament speaker called on the international community to respond to Israel's violations of international law

Speaking at the European Conference of Speakers of Parliaments in Rome, Turkish parliament speaker Numan Kurtulmus said that the international community cannot remain silent in response to what he described as ongoing violations of international law by Israel, and called on parliaments to play an active role in defending international law.

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US and Iran: Tensions at the Strait of Hormuz — two aircraft carriers, attacks on vessels and mutual warnings

The Institute for the Study of War reported Iranian attacks on at least 24 commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz over two weeks. The aircraft carriers George Washington and George HW Bush are operating in the Arabian Sea, the US is reinforcing its grouping, and Iranian military officials warn of readiness for large-scale operations.

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Marine Le Pen ready to debate Zelensky after promising to end French aid to Ukraine

French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said she is ready to travel to Ukraine to discuss with Volodymyr Zelensky the issue of ending French aid, which she estimates at 6 billion euros per year. Zelensky responded that Le Pen 'does not understand the details' of military cooperation. Le Pen's position was criticized by Macron, Barrot, Attal, Glucksmann and Philippe; she was supported within the National Rally.

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