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Christine Lagarde could be elected head of the WEF as early as November, which would lead to an early change in the ECB leadership. No final decision has yet been made.
In Donetsk region, shelling caused a fire in an 800-square-meter cultural center. In Odesa region, four people were injured after a strike on a supermarket.
Seven people were injured in Kyiv after an enemy UAV fell between buildings in the Pechersk district. Three are in hospitals.
Zelenskyy will meet with European leaders and the NATO Secretary General in Brussels. He called for increased pressure on Russia and support for Ukraine.
Kirovohrad region and Kropyvnytskyi are under a massive attack. Two fatalities have been reported; the authorities urge people not to publish data online.
A pre-dawn Falcon 9 launch to the ISS caused the exhaust plume to glow over Florida and the eastern states. The spectacle is expected to recur on October 19.
Mont Blanc's height has decreased to 4,807. 47 metres due to changes in snow and ice. Experts do not associate the annual fluctuations with the loss of glacial mass.
The Ministry of Defense reported improved Starlink performance while moving at speeds of up to 160 km/h. Ukraine is negotiating with SpaceX for stable service.
The General Staff recorded 222 combat engagements and more than 5. 2 thousand drone attacks. In the Pokrovsk sector, 68 occupiers were eliminated.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would try to improve relations between Ukraine and the United States. He also announced military and financial support for Kyiv.
Netflix will lay off around 1,000 employees, primarily in its product and corporate teams. This is the company's largest round of layoffs since 2022.
Ukraine is interested in resuming talks involving the United States and Russia. There are currently no dates or locations for a new meeting, nor has Moscow agreed to it.
Ukraine’s need for external financing for 2027 exceeds $52 billion, of which more than $32. 6 billion still needs to be raised. Defense spending could reach 44% of GDP.
The FBI said that Kash Patel was in Virginia at an event for law enforcement officers. Earlier, media outlets reported on his visit to Russia.
In Kharkiv, a 36-year-old Russian military serviceman was detained and is being investigated in connection with the killing of five soldiers from the 72nd Brigade and a civilian.
According to media reports, FBI Director Kash Patel arrived in Russia for meetings with officials. His two-day trip will include Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani supported banning horse-drawn carriages in New York starting in June 2028. The Council may vote on the bill on October 22.
On October 15, from 06:00 to 23:59, scheduled hourly outages of up to 1. 5 groups will be in effect in Ukraine. The restrictions were caused by Russian attacks on energy facilities.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Zelenskyy outside Downing Street. The president arrived for talks on security and support for Ukraine.
The President thanked King Charles III for his unwavering support for Ukraine. The audience took place at Buckingham Palace.
After the removal of a nodule in his lung, Pope Leo XIV underwent respiratory physiotherapy and began walking around the ward. His recovery is in line with expectations.
Péter Magyar said that on Friday he would hold his first official meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels. He will also take part in the EU summit.
Uber is testing self-driving cars in Manchester without passengers and with a safety operator behind the wheel. The company plans to launch robotaxis in 15 cities by the end of 2026.
An electric car exploded in Kyiv’s Pecherskyi District, injuring the driver. Police, bomb disposal experts and specialized services are establishing the circumstances.
Near Sofia, unidentified individuals set fire to 11 of the 17 Starlink antennas. The Bulgarian authorities said that an intensive investigation was under way and that security had been tightened.
Faber will no longer supply Sally Rooney’s books to Britain because of her support for the banned Palestine Action. The author fears criminal prosecution.
The SBU detained an 18-year-old FSB agent who was preparing to register 148 Starlink terminals for Russia. He was notified of suspicion of high treason.
Trump announced preparations for large-scale exploration of oil, gas, and mineral resources in Greenland. The agreement between the United States, Denmark, and the island expands the U.S. military role.
Prosecutors accused Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault against six women. He denies all the charges.
Starlink terminals lose connection at speeds of 72–161 km/h, complicating the operation of drones, logistics, and reconnaissance. Kyiv has appealed to the United States, SpaceX, and NATO.