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Economy

Von der Leyen: EU dependence on imported fossil fuels has cost €106 billion and requires a change in the energy consumption model

At a press conference after the EU summit in Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for changing the energy consumption model, saying that dependence on imported oil and gas added €106 billion ($119 billion) in costs without any additional energy. Gas prices rose by about 140% since late February, diesel doubled. Short-term measures were agreed, including the release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel over four months under the IEA's coordination.

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World

Trump denies ordering suspension of Starlink access for Ukrainian Armed Forces

Donald Trump stated that he did not give orders to temporarily shut down Starlink for the Ukrainian army and does not believe Elon Musk did it either. Zelensky said the service was not fully shut down, but speed restrictions hampered military and humanitarian use, and Kyiv received signals from the White House about full restoration of operation.

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World

Macron called the US-Russia diesel deal a 'negative signal' and urged the EU to seek new sources of budget revenue

French President Emmanuel Macron, after a European Council meeting, said that Trump's lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel will not affect global prices and 'sends a negative signal.' He also called for calm amid student protests in France, demanded progress on the EU budget's own resources, and expressed solidarity with Spain over Ceuta.

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World

US Calls for Humanitarian Ceasefire in Sudan and an End to Arms Supplies

US Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Jeff Bartos, speaking at a Security Council meeting, called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan, an end to the flow of weapons, and support for a Sudanese-led political process. The conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has been ongoing since April 2023.

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World

Turkey welcomed new appointments to the Iraqi government after the vote of confidence

Turkey's Foreign Ministry welcomed the appointments to the Iraqi cabinet of ministers following the vote of confidence held on October 15 in the Council of Representatives of Iraq. Ankara wished success to the government of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and expressed hope for accelerated bilateral cooperation, including the Development Road project, energy, water resources, infrastructure and security. Separately, Turkey welcomed the appointment of Mehmet Seman Agaoglu, governor of Kirkuk and chairman of the Iraqi Turkmen Front, to the post…

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World

Russia Announced a Scheduled Flight of Tu-22M3 Strategic Bombers over the Baltic Sea

The Russian Defense Ministry said that Tu-22M3 bombers carried out a flight lasting more than four hours over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea, escorted by Su-35S and Su-30SM aircraft. According to the ministry, on certain sections of the route they were escorted by foreign fighters; the countries were not named. The flight took place against the backdrop of rising tensions in the region.

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World

White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah leaves the post five days after appointment

White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah is 'transitioning out of the role,' an administration official said on Friday. Earlier, Donald Trump told reporters that he had advised her to 'reconsider' her decision to work in the position, citing harsh media coverage of her work. Zachariah was appointed in early October, succeeding Karoline Leavitt, and her first briefing lasted about 15 minutes.

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World

UN: Sudan conflict shows no sign of abating, humanitarian crisis deepens

UN Deputy Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo told a Security Council meeting that the war in Sudan continues to worsen, there is no progress, and the parties are counting on military gains. She warned of the risk of the conflict spreading to neighbouring countries and called on the Council to use all tools to end it.

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Economy

US Budget Deficit Grew to Nearly $2 Trillion — the Highest Since 2021

The US federal budget deficit in fiscal year 2026 reached $1.99 trillion, up 12% and the highest since 2021. Rising spending, record interest payments on the national debt, and customs duty refunds following a Supreme Court ruling outweighed revenue growth. The data was published less than three weeks before the midterm elections.

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World

Putin says 'security zone' on border with Ukraine will not be subject of peace talks

Vladimir Putin, during a visit to a command post, said that creating a 'security zone' along the border with Ukraine will not be a subject of negotiations with Kyiv. Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov reported massive strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and troop advances, including toward the outskirts of Kramatorsk. Ukrainian authorities did not promptly comment on the statements.

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Sport

Dodgers eliminated from MLB playoffs: Milwaukee sweeps defending champions 4-0 in NLCS

The Los Angeles Dodgers, who entered the 2026 season as the top favorites and contenders for a third straight MLB title, lost four games in a row to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series. The Brewers reached the World Series for the first time in 44 years. The collapse is attributed to a cold offensive line, Ohtani's injuries, and the roster's age.

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World

Cuba Condemns Planned US Event at UN, Accusing Washington of a Hostile Agenda

Cuba's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ernesto Soberon Guzman, condemned an event scheduled by the US Permanent Mission to the UN for October 19 under the title 'Cuba Libre: The Oppression Havana Heights'. He called it a politically motivated action against a sovereign state and urged UN member states to speak out for the lifting of the American embargo.

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World

Merz justified Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking at the EU summit in Brussels, said that Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries and other targets are justified, as they weaken Moscow's ability to wage war. According to him, Russia, including Vladimir Putin, does not seek to end the conflict and is escalating hostilities ahead of winter.

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World

Polls show narrowing gap between Bolsonaro and Lula ahead of Brazil's runoff on October 25

According to a CNT/MDA poll, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro holds 46.8% against 45.9% for incumbent President Lula da Silva ahead of the October 25 runoff. Counting valid votes only, Bolsonaro leads 50.5% to 49.5%. Datafolha also registers a narrowing of the gap to two points. Congress approved a constitutional amendment abolishing the six-day workweek — a campaign promise of Lula's.

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Technology

Replit CEO says company has stopped working with Anthropic: OpenAI becomes default partner

At the TechCrunch Disrupt conference, Replit CEO Amjad Masad said the company is no longer working with Anthropic and has made OpenAI the preferred partner for Replit Agent, citing cost, partnership, and performance. He later clarified that Anthropic models remain available to customers, but ChatGPT has become the default option. Informed sources, however, claim the Anthropic partnership is still in place.

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World

Turkish Police Raid Opposition Channel Halk TV, 11 Detained, Broadcasting Halted

On the morning of October 14, 2026, Turkish police raided the headquarters of the opposition TV channel Halk TV in Istanbul, halted live broadcasts and handed management over to an external trustee. The prosecutor's office linked the action to an investigation against the channel's chairman Cafer Mahiroglu, accused of bribery, tender fraud and money laundering. The opposition and journalistic organizations called the raid an attack on press freedom.

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Sport

Troyes dismisses sporting director Blanchard amid sexism allegations

French club Troyes has dismissed sporting director Jocelyn Blanchard with immediate effect. The decision came hours after a report that the prosecutor's office opened a judicial investigation against the 54-year-old former footballer. Earlier, several female club employees, according to L'Est Eclair, filed complaints over his inappropriate behaviour and sexist remarks; an internal investigation is being conducted by City Football Group.

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