Julia Shramko
Brent and WTI crude futures rose by 28 and 26 cents respectively after two days of declines. Investors are assessing OPEC+'s plans to increase production and the consequences of the US government shutdown.
As a result of the night shelling of Kharkiv with KABs and UAVs, a private house was destroyed, 12 homes, cars, and high-voltage lines were damaged. Pavilions near Barabashovo metro station caught fire, six people were injured.
Train traffic on Kyiv's red metro line operates from "Akademmistechko" station to "Teatralna" station. "Arsenalna" and "Khreshchatyk" stations operate only as shelters.
As a result of the Russian military attack on Dnipro on September 30, 31 people were injured, including a 17-year-old boy. The Russians also attacked the Synelnykove community with UAVs, damaging infrastructure, a store, and a pharmacy.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 155 combat engagements over the past day, most of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Lyman, and Toretsk directions. The enemy launched 2 missile and 54 air strikes, and used 5,246 kamikaze drones.
In Odesa, the consequences of the bad weather, which led to the death of 9 people, including a child, have been eliminated for almost a day. Rescuers saved 362 people and evacuated 227 vehicles, while a two-month norm of precipitation in seven hours caused flooding and damage to infrastructure.
The value of new home sales from China's top 100 real estate companies rose 0. 4% year-on-year to 252.8 billion yuan in September. This marks a significant improvement compared to the 17.6% decline in August, indicating a potential market stabilization.
Since the beginning of the day, 89 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, 32 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched attacks in several directions, including Siversk-Slobozhanskyi, Lyman, and Toretsk.
The European Commission is urging EU countries to provide tax incentives for investment accounts to attract 10 trillion euros of Europeans' savings. This is part of an effort to deepen capital markets and provide companies with opportunities for growth.
Automaker BMW is expanding the availability of hydrogen cars, offering a new X5 with hydrogen fuel cells in all markets. This expansion is part of a strategy to diversify the model range, which includes five powertrain options.
Due to bad weather in Odesa region, 27 settlements are partially without power. Energy workers are working to restore electricity supply, water and gas supply are operating normally.
Traffic in the Nizhyn direction is provided by backup diesel locomotives, which increases travel time for routes to/from Chernihiv, Sumy, and Shostka. World Central Kitchen provides lunches for 600 passengers on the three most delayed trains.
The Ukrainian military has launched a mission in Denmark to share its experience in drone defense. This cooperation could form the basis for a new European drone countermeasures system.
Former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has become the first appointed member of the new "Peace Council" chaired by Trump. This council will temporarily control the administration of the Gaza Strip if Hamas accepts the American plan to end the war.
The European Union is preparing to begin technical work on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova, despite Hungary's ongoing blocking of accession negotiations. The European Commission has proposed adjusting the rules to circumvent Hungary's veto, by starting technical work in several "clusters" even without an official decision.
Volodymyr Z. was detained in Poland on a European arrest warrant issued by Germany on suspicion of involvement in the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosion. German intelligence services believe that he, as a diving instructor, planted explosives on the pipeline in the Baltic Sea in September 2022.
Director David Lynch's Hollywood Hills home is for sale for $15 million. The approximately 1-hectare estate includes five buildings where Lynch lived and worked for over three decades.
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban have separated after almost 20 years together. The couple, who married in June 2006, have two children: 17-year-old Sunday Rose and 14-year-old Faith Margaret.
As of the end of September, the planned textbooks for 8th grades have not been delivered to educational institutions. Under the new mechanism, 79.32% have been delivered, with the percentage relative to the overall delivery plan being 93.94%.
In Argentina, thousands of people protested the torture and murder of two 20-year-old women and a 15-year-old girl, which was broadcast online. Six suspects have been detained, and six more are wanted for "narcofemicide."
On October 1, a significant cold snap is expected in Ukraine, with temperatures dropping to +6. ..+10 degrees, and +11...+16 in the south. The forecaster predicts rain throughout the country, with the exception of a few regions, and gusty winds.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported the elimination of a Rosgvardia lieutenant colonel and two other occupiers in Russia on September 27, 2025. The operation took place near the settlement of Tambukan, Stavropol Krai.
Due to bad weather and flooded streets, temporary traffic restrictions have been introduced in Odesa. Some parts of the city are completely closed, while traffic is difficult in others.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the radar station of the S-400 "Triumf" air defense system in occupied Crimea by attack drones. The radar, which is the "eyes" of the complex, was neutralized on the night of September 30.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an agreement with Ukraine to allocate 2 billion euros for drones. She also proposed the idea of a reparations loan based on immobilized Russian sovereign assets.
China is actively demonstrating its intention to shape the world order, amid the US withdrawal from international organizations. Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated at the UN General Assembly that the country is ready to take responsibility and will bring more positive energy to the world.
An Islamic boarding school collapsed in Indonesia's East Java province. Rescuers are searching for 38 people trapped under the rubble, one person has died, and 102 have been evacuated.
President Zelenskyy announced the receipt of funding for 4 aid packages for the purchase of American weapons within the framework of the PURL initiative. The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and Canada have contributed a total of over $2 billion.
US President Donald Trump, Vice President J. D. Vance, and Republican leaders are blaming Democrats for a possible government shutdown. Democrats, in turn, believe public opinion is on their side and are seeking concessions on healthcare.
On the night of September 30, Russia attacked Ukraine with 65 Shahed and Gerbera-type attack UAVs. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 46 enemy drones in the north, south, east, and center of the country.