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Uzbek citizen who served 16 years over the murder of a taxi driver released in South Korea: court to review the case

The 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.

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Sport

Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the President of the Asian Football Confederation, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa

On October 17, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, held a meeting with the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa. The parties discussed the development of cooperation, including the joint development of football academies, the 'Football Pitch in Every Mahalla' program, the organization of major tournaments, and the training of athletes and coaches.

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Economy

Uzbekistan plans to raise heating and hot water tariffs by 30% from November 1, 2026

A draft government resolution submitted for public discussion provides for a 30% increase in heating and hot water tariffs from November 1, 2026, and, from May 1, 2028, annual indexation by inflation but no more than 10%. Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Khurshid Mustafayev explained this by a five-year freeze on tariffs in Tashkent and a fivefold gap between cost price and the price for the population.

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Uzbekistan

Seller of over 1.2 kg of hashish detained at a hotel in Tashkent

Officers of the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan, together with the State Security Service and internal affairs bodies, detained a person at a hotel in the Yashnabad (Yakkasaray) district of Tashkent who was attempting to sell more than 1.2 kg of hashish. He had previously been convicted of similar crimes. A criminal case has been opened.

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Sport

Rabada to return to South Africa squad for second Test against Australia

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma announced that fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who missed the first Test due to a hamstring injury, will play in the second match of the series against Australia at St George's Park. South Africa lost the first Test in Durban by 214 runs and is reshuffling the batting line-up. Australia will keep Matt Renshaw at number five, with Cameron Green still out due to injury.

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World

US Court Orders Authorities to Resume Green Card Lottery Registration

On 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.

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World

Tourist office branch set on fire in Lyon during protests against rising prices

During nationwide cost-of-living protests, a branch of the tourist office in Lyon was ransacked and set on fire. Hooded individuals tore letters off the sign, flames spread along one side of the building, and burning debris was seen on Place Bellecour. The protests are taking place amid pressure on the Macron government following weeks of student protests.

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Technology

Ember unveils Mug 3 — a smart mug with app-free control

Ember has released the third generation of its temperature-controlled mug, the Mug 3, featuring a button on the base, five presets from 125 to 145 °F, up to three hours of heat retention, and dishwasher compatibility. Prices are $129 for the 10-ounce and $149 for the 14-ounce versions. The $179 Tumbler 2 travel mug was also unveiled.

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Culture

Cosmic Breath installation unites adhans from around the world in central London

Artist Joe Namy presented the multichannel sound installation Cosmic Breath at the Musalla space of the Ibraaz project near Oxford Street — a collection of historical and contemporary recordings of the adhan from Mecca, Jerusalem, Singapore, Khartoum and other places. The work, first shown at the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah in 2023, sounds different in London, according to the author, against the backdrop of rising Islamophobia.

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World

Experts and German authorities disagree on assessing the threat from Russia

BfV chief Sinan Selen described Russia's actions against Germany as a long-term hybrid attack that will not end even with the war in Ukraine. Interior Minister Dobrindt speaks of political and social pressure, but a number of experts, including Carlo Masala and Carsten Breuer, believe Russia is preparing for a major war. According to military experts and the German Defense Ministry, by 2029 Russia will be able to wage a conventional war against NATO.

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World

In Syrdarya Region, a court jailed a young man for 5 days for harassing a female vendor near the M-39 highway

In the Oqoltin district of Syrdarya Region, a 22-year-old man, while intoxicated, offered a woman selling goods near the M-39 highway intimate relations for money. The woman turned to internal affairs bodies; officers drew up a protocol and sent the case to court. At the hearing, the man confirmed the victim's testimony and asked for leniency, citing his intoxication. The woman demanded strict measures. The court sentenced him to 5 days of administrative arrest.

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World

In the occupied West Bank, settlers attacked a delegation of European diplomats in the village of Tayibe

On 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.

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