North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed "Iryna's Law," which strengthens the screening of criminals before their release on bail. The law prohibits cashless bail for violent crimes and recidivism, limits the powers of judges, and requires mental health evaluations for defendants.
Electricity supply has been restored in 72,000 homes in Donetsk region after the attack on the energy infrastructure. About 20,000 homes remain without power, and energy workers are working to solve the problem.
The ANO party of Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš is leading in the parliamentary elections with 35. 1% of the votes. Six parties have overcome the 5% threshold required to gain seats in parliament.
In Tbilisi, participants of the opposition rally tried to seize the Orbeliani Presidential Palace by entering the courtyard of the building. Special forces used pepper spray, tear gas, and a water cannon; there are injured and detained individuals.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the stabilization of the situation in Yampil, Donetsk region. Units of the Special Operations Forces, Ground Forces, and National Guard are conducting search operations to eliminate the remnants of enemy sabotage groups.
Six people have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of involvement in a terror plot near a synagogue in Manchester during Yom Kippur. Four of them will remain in custody for 5 days, while two others are in custody for questioning.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended sanctions against Russian businessmen and introduced new restrictions on Russia's military industry and oil sector. He emphasized that this is part of a comprehensive policy of pressure on Russia.
In the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, after more than 60% of the votes have been counted, the populist ANO party of former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is leading with 37. 6%. The far-right SPD, which opposes the Czech Republic's membership in the EU and NATO, also entered the top five.
The Special Operations Forces of Ukraine, with the assistance of the "Black Spark" movement, attacked the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery in the Leningrad region. Units for the production of linear alkylbenzenes and primary oil processing were hit; this is already the third attack on the enterprise in 2025.
The General Directorate of Intelligence of the Taliban movement is tightening control over the activities of Russian and Belarusian agents in Afghanistan. Taliban special services suspect them of attempting to provoke tensions between East and West.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is scaling up the military marketplace DOT-Chain Defence, connecting 130 brigades to it. An additional UAH 1.5 billion has been allocated for the purchase of drones and electronic warfare systems, which will allow units to receive the necessary weapons faster.
A large protest action organized by opera singer Paata Burchuladze is taking place in Tbilisi during the municipal elections. Protesters are opposing the legitimacy of the Georgian Dream party's government, and they have been joined by eight opposition parties that are boycotting the elections.
Since the beginning of October 4, 63 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, of which 16 attacks have been repelled in the Pokrovsk direction, where 4 more battles are ongoing. In total, the enemy launched four air strikes and carried out 113 shellings.
A 41-year-old Croatian citizen was detained at Frankfurt am Main Airport for launching a drone. Administrative proceedings have been initiated against him, and an investigation is underway.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russian drones carried out targeted strikes on passenger trains in Shostka. He called it a "double tap" aimed at rescuers and evacuees.
In the Czech Republic, elections for the new composition of the Chamber of Deputies have concluded, and the vote count has begun. Voter turnout significantly exceeded 50%, reaching over 60% in some polling stations.
The G7+ group held an urgent meeting due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Over 100 representatives from countries and international organizations discussed the consequences of the strikes and the immediate needs for recovery.
Korean dramas have gained global popularity due to their dynamic plots and emotional range. UNN offers a selection of series that cover corporate intrigues, fantastic adventures, and criminal mysteries.
The state program "eRecovery" has paid over UAH 48 billion in compensation to 140,000 families for destroyed or damaged housing. Over 113,000 families have repaired their homes, and almost 25,000 have received housing certificates.
The MSCI Global Gold Equities Index rose 135% over the year, while semiconductor manufacturers' stocks increased by only 40%. Gold prices rose by 45% and reached new historical highs, attracting investors as a "safe haven" amid global uncertainty.
The deputy head of the department of the Central Interregional Directorate of the Ministry of Justice was detained for organizing a scheme to remove from military registration and the wanted list. He offered conscripts to resolve the issue for 20 thousand US dollars, referring to connections in the TCC and medical institutions.
The Dnipropetrovsk Regional Prosecutor's Office has sent an indictment to court against an official of the Samarivka City Council and an engineer. They are accused of seizing UAH 6.8 million during the repair of school shelters and official forgery.
The Dutch Supreme Court has ordered the government to reconsider the suspended export license for F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel. The export remains suspended for six weeks until the government completes its review.
A Rolex Oyster watch, which belonged to the first British woman to swim the English Channel, Mercedes Gleitze, will be auctioned at Sotheby's in Geneva. It is expected to sell for over $1.3 million.
Russian troops attacked an agricultural enterprise in the Novovodolazka community of Kharkiv Oblast. As a result of the shelling, about 13,000 pigs died, and one employee was injured.
The SBU counterintelligence prevented the penetration of the Russian Federation into a defense plant in Mykolaiv by detaining an agent. She involved her cohabitant in collecting information about the enterprise's dispersal locations.
British police have identified the attacker of a synagogue in Manchester as a 35-year-old citizen of Syrian origin and have detained three more suspects. Three men are in hospital with serious injuries sustained during the terrorist act.
The EU plans to unfreeze €2 billion worth of Strabag shares linked to Deripaska to compensate Raiffeisen Bank International. This decision is prompted by a fine the bank was forced to pay in Russia.
Three residents of Kyiv region organized a professional cannabis plantation with irrigation and cameras. 400 cannabis bushes and 60 kg of drugs worth UAH 15 million were seized.
The European Union plans to increase tariffs on steel imports to 50%, which will align the tariff percentage with the US level. This decision aims to minimize the risk of trade diversion and counter steel overproduction from China.
