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The press service of the Tashkent khokimiyat reported a series of personnel reshuffles: new heads have been approved in the Yashnabad, Yangihayot, Chilanzar and Yakkasaray districts. Khayot Inogamov, who had led Yangihayot since 2020, was transferred to Chilanzar and was replaced by Lazizbek Temirov. According to Daryo.uz, Nilufar Allabergenova has been appointed deputy prosecutor of Tashkent.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Euronews that Russia made a mistake by trying to force Ukraine into capitulation through a deal with the US after the Anchorage summit, called Trump's diesel deal a 'gift to Putin,' and described Kyiv's strikes on refineries as self-defense. Zelensky told the FT that strikes on refineries have resumed, accusing Washington of suspending intelligence sharing and of Starlink disruptions. The Kremlin doubted the existence of an energy truce.
The vessel Kilda with three fishermen went missing off the west coast of the Isle of Lewis. Douglas Craigie's body was found on Wednesday, the day before his 50th birthday. Norman Murray (Tam) and Murdo Morrison remain missing. The coastguard suspended the search on Thursday evening pending new information.
At the EU summit, Bulgarian leader Rumen Radev backed the deal on Russian diesel supplies agreed by Trump and Putin despite Western sanctions, citing high fuel prices in Europe. Other EU leaders condemned the agreement: Kaja Kallas called it a "gift for Putin," and Ulf Kristersson — a step in the wrong direction. Radev also criticized Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries.
Russian authorities reported the arrest of a 35-year-old Swede accused of illegally crossing the border and preparing attacks on military facilities, as well as the detention of Hokkaido Shimbun journalist Yuki Imai on suspicion of espionage. Tokyo lodged a protest, and Sweden confirmed awareness without comment. Observers link the detentions to the 'exchange fund' practice mentioned by Dmitry Medvedev.
France's Interior Ministry published a national study on violent deaths within couples: 136 deaths in 2025 (down 1% from 2024), of which 111 were women — up 4%. The number of killed men fell to 25. There were 445 attempted murders. At the same time, the National Assembly unanimously adopted a comprehensive bill against sexist and sexual violence, which now goes to the Senate.
The German government approved a draft law on a tax on drinks with a sugar content of 5 g per 100 ml. Rates will be 0.26–0.32 euros per litre, with expected revenues of 690 million euros in 2027 and 925 million in 2028. The law must be approved by the Bundestag; critics, including Boris Rhein (CDU) and the Tax Foundation, doubt the measure's effectiveness.
Following the attack on Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran, for which Yemeni Houthis claimed responsibility, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned of negative consequences for the global economy. Brent crude rose above $106, Lufthansa suspended flights to Riyadh, and the IMF forecasts a 3.3% contraction in Saudi Arabia's economy this year.
At the EU summits in Brussels on 15 October, leaders failed to advance negotiations on the seven-year budget: European Council President António Costa took the talks into his own hands and will present a compromise text in the coming weeks, ahead of a special summit on 26 November. Energy became the most contentious issue: Italy and the Visegrad Group are demanding a delay of ETS2 until 2030. Trade with China and the situation around Ukraine were also discussed. At the EU summit in Brussels on October 15, leaders failed to advance negotiations on the seven-year budget: European Council President António Costa took the talks upon himself and will present a compromise text in the coming weeks ahead of a special summit on November 26. Energy became the most contentious topic: Italy and the Visegrad Group are demanding that ETS2 be postponed until 2030. Trade with China and the situation around Ukraine were also discussed.
A joint study by World Weather Attribution and Climate Central found that climate change added nearly 10 km/h to Hurricane Polo, while El Niño added about 8 km/h. Polo became the longest-lasting Category 5 hurricane in the Pacific, holding that status for two and a half days. Some independent experts believe the contribution of climate change may have been underestimated.
ITV News' investigation 'Undercover: A Year in Reform', based on a year of hidden camera filming, recorded racist, sexist and aggressive remarks by a number of Reform UK councillors and candidates. The party said investigations and suspensions have begun, while opposition parties demanded Nigel Farage acknowledge the problem is systemic.
According to EU-OSHA, 45% of EU workers face mental health risks, and 44% report work overload. According to an ETUI estimate, work-related depression costs the EU more than €100 billion a year. Experts cite reluctance to discuss the problem openly as the main obstacle and propose assessing psychosocial risks the same way as physical ones. The Healthy Workplaces campaign has been launched.
UK GDP grew by 0.1% in August, while analysts had expected a 0.1% decline. Chancellor John Healey called it a sign of economic resilience ahead of the 28 October budget. Over three months, growth was 0.7%, with programming making the main contribution. The opposition and analysts point to weakness in construction and consumer spending.
The developer of the Claude models showed 46% quarterly revenue growth and a second consecutive adjusted profitable quarter. The company plans an IPO in November with a valuation of up to $2 trillion, which would be a record, surpassing SpaceX's listing. Growth is nonetheless slowing, and annual revenue may fall short of investor expectations.
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood threatened a full entry ban on Eritreans if Asmara does not start taking back migrants and foreign criminals. From Thursday, Eritrean diplomats will be restricted in movement outside London. Asmara called the move a 'political trick' and said it had not received a single visa since 2023, which the Home Office denies.
Zelensky's adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov said SpaceX introduced a speed limit for Starlink terminals overnight — around 160 km/h — without warning Kyiv, disrupting interceptors and strike drones. Musk said Starshield is controlled by the US government. The restrictions coincided with massive Russian strikes that left 600,000 people without power.
Romania said seven people were missing after a fire broke out on a vessel flying the San Marino flag on Thursday morning, the latest incident in the Black Sea which has seen an increase in drone attacks both off Romania and Bulgaria's coasts, on NATO's Eastern flank. The vessel, named the Wine Trader, reported a fire at around 7:00 am (0600 CET), inside Romania's territorial waters, approximately 13 nautical miles southeast of the city of Sulina, the Romanian Naval Authority said in a press rel
New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has come under criticism over her legal credentials: she is not registered with the bar of any state, and when asked about taking the bar exam she answered “when I moved to China.” The group Campaign for Accountability filed a complaint with the State Bar of California.
