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France saw a fifth wave of high school student protests against learning conditions: teacher shortages, dilapidated buildings and overcrowded classrooms. Greta Thunberg joined the demonstration in Saint-Denis. Around 200 high schools are closed, and the National Assembly is debating the 2027 budget with a €1.2 billion increase in education spending, which critics consider insufficient.
A fully updated version of the compact Hyundai Bayon crossover debuted at the Paris Motor Show. The model received a radical redesign in the style of the Art of Steel concept, an N Line trim for the first time, a wheelbase extended by 20 mm, and an expanded list of options. In Europe, the new model will reach dealers in early 2027.
After a nighttime ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, for which there was no early warning, speculation arose that the US had suspended intelligence sharing. Zelensky confirmed the absence of a warning, but Ukrainian officials and the European Commission reject the version that Washington deliberately withheld data.
Today there will be no precipitation across the republic during the day, only in Samarkand, Kashkadarya and Surkhandarya regions rain is possible in some places. Wind 7-12 m/s, temperature 20-25°. In Tashkent, no precipitation, wind 3-8 m/s, temperature 22-24°. In foothill and mountain areas, rain in some places, possibly heavy, turning to snow in high mountains; mudslide and flood events are possible.
Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs reported 17,483 cybercrimes solved this year, with damages of over 209.9 billion soums returned to more than 19,000 citizens. Over nine months, the joint MIA and Central Bank system prevented the illegal withdrawal of 77.3 billion soums and blocked 43,001 bank cards linked to criminal activity. Authorities also shut down over 38,000 phishing programs, protecting more than 668,000 citizens. However, the ministry acknowledged that current measures are not yet sufficiently effective, criticizing cybersecurity work in Tashkent and several regions.
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, two commercial vessels were attacked by drones in the Black Sea off the Bulgarian coast. The vessel HS Dignity, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, sank 17 nautical miles from Krapets; according to preliminary data, five people were rescued and 11 are missing. All 15 crew members of the vessel Chelsea 3 (seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis) were evacuated. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador, saying there is no direct evidence, but that “logic points to a benefit
US President Donald Trump confirmed he is reviewing the situation with Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following Wall Street Journal reports about threats against a Greek official, improper gifts, and an offer to use influence in exchange for paying off a bill. According to media reports, Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are furious and will make a decision within a week. Guilfoyle rejects the accusations of Eric Dieters, who, according to her, owes her about $150,000.
Euronews reports on the Aydar-Arnasay lake system in Uzbekistan's Jizzakh Region: fishing and health tourism at Tuzkan, the Aydarkul resort with capacity for 600 guests, a new airport in Arnasay, railway construction from Dustlik started in 2026, and a round-the-clock safe tourism service receiving up to 7,000 visitors on weekends.
The Jewellery and Watches Exhibition in Doha brings together more than 500 brands from 30 countries. Euronews, in an episode of the CULT programme, tells the stories of the people behind the showcases: jeweller Hussain Alfardan, designers Manish Malhotra and Noura Al-Ansari, as well as technologies for distinguishing natural from synthetic diamonds.
In the first half of 2026, 5,422 people left Uzbekistan for permanent residence abroad - 2.3% fewer than in the same period of 2025, almost 40% below the 2023 level and slightly above the 2024 figure. The article warns against interpreting a single-year indicator without context. Also: subscription announcement for Darakchi Plus for 2026.
Jaume Sanpera, CEO of Spanish satellite operator Sateliot, said Europe needs to “wake up” and avoid becoming dependent on two global blocs. The company recently placed five new satellites of its low Earth orbit communications constellation into orbit.
13-year-old Ehsan Adwan received the award for the best app made by youth — a game for doing homework. The main prize, App of the Year, went to the medication-taking app POP by the Kwelio team. In total, the 2026 competition received 9,754 entries from 153 countries.
The World Cruise Awards have named the best in the cruise industry for the sixth time. The ceremony took place on October 12 in Jamaica. The top prize — the title of the world's best cruise line — went to Norwegian Cruise Line, which beat MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Silversea. Abu Dhabi was named the best destination, even though a number of cruise lines have revised their 2026/27 schedules to bypass Persian Gulf ports due to the crisis in the region.
An assessment published in The Lancet places nuclear conflict and the malicious use of artificial intelligence in the highest category of global threats to humanity by the end of the 21st century. A commission of experts reviewed hundreds of potential threats and identified the 17 most significant risks to human health and survival for 2025–2100, covering 204 countries and territories. Nuclear war is dangerous not only for its immediate destruction and casualties but also for possible global famine from nuclear winter, while malicious AI could facilitate the development of biological weapons. Other serious threats include climate change, air pollution, antibiotic resistance, pandemics, armed conflicts, child malnutrition, obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and mental disorders. The researchers measured consequences in lost years of healthy life and stressed that timely measures in healthcare, technology, security, and policy could greatly reduce future damage. The authors note that the probability of nuclear conflict and malicious AI use remains low, though the potential consequences are extremely large.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the identities of 24 servicemen interviewed in the NAZA film to be revealed and called for directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor to be held accountable for 'damage to Israel's diplomatic and defense interests.' The film won an award in Venice and is being screened in more than 50 countries.
Hungary's parliament, by 139 votes to 51, adopted amendments removing anti-LGBTQ+ provisions from the 2021 'child protection' law of the Orbán era. This is the first major rollback of the restrictions since pro-European Prime Minister Péter Magyar came to power in May. The ruling Tisza party passed the law without opposition support; Fidesz voted against. The EU welcomed the decision, but human rights advocates note that many discriminatory provisions remain in place.
As part of the international Mare Nostrum operation, the Portuguese judicial police intercepted a speedboat carrying 3.7 tonnes of cocaine off the coast of the Algarve. The crew failed to comply with the authorities, a collision occurred: one suspect died, two foreign nationals were arrested and will appear before a court in Lisbon.
Leader of Sweden's Social Democrats Magdalena Andersson said she failed to reach agreement with the three parties of the left bloc on forming a government after the 13 September elections. Parliament Speaker Andreas Norlen said the vote on her candidacy will nevertheless take place on Thursday, although, as he admitted, she will likely lose it. The mandate is then expected to go to incumbent Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
