The International Skating Union is investigating an incident at the Cup of China, where figure skaters Ren Junfei and Xing Jianing displayed a toy resembling an intercontinental DF-61 missile. The ISU condemns the incident, calling it inappropriate and undermining the spirit of sport.
King Charles III of Great Britain opened the first LGBT+ memorial in central England. It honors servicemen and women dismissed from the army due to their sexual orientation before 2000.
US President Donald Trump began his Asian tour with a royal reception in Japan, where he met with Emperor Naruhito and discussed economic and defense issues. A key moment of the trip will be a meeting with Xi Jinping to discuss a trade truce and Russia's war against Ukraine.
Mali's authorities have suspended schooling for two weeks due to a severe fuel shortage caused by a rebel blockade. The country has signed an agreement with Russia for the supply of 160-200 thousand tons of oil and agricultural products.
Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya secured an eighth consecutive term, winning 53. 66% of the vote. His victory sparked protests and accusations of irregularities from the opposition.
The German government is planning an unprecedented upgrade of its military capabilities. A €377 billion procurement plan is intended to make the Bundeswehr the most powerful army in Europe.
On October 23, a Ukrainian drone struck the Ryazan oil refinery, Russia's fourth-largest, halting operations at a key processing unit. This led to the shutdown of the CDU-4 crude oil primary distillation unit, which provided about a quarter of the plant's capacity.
In New Zealand, a 13-year-old boy underwent complex surgery after swallowing up to 100 neodymium magnets purchased online. The magnets clumped together inside his intestines, forming four metallic chains that caused tissue damage.
The New York Attorney General pleads not guilty in the fraud case, considering the trial to be political pressure from Trump.
Tesla's sales fell by 13% in the first half of 2025, with the company losing ground in the US, Europe, and China. This is due to increased competition, an outdated model lineup, and reduced government subsidies.
The DPRK has begun construction of a memorial museum in Pyongyang dedicated to the soldiers who participated in Russia's war against Ukraine. Leader Kim Jong Un personally laid the first shovel of earth, calling the North Korean soldiers "the pride of the nation."
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the swift presentation of options for a reparations loan for Ukraine. European countries also agreed to continue pressure on Russia through sanctions.
The joint NATO-Ukraine center conducted tests of an innovative solution against guided aerial bombs in France. The system includes radar, artificial intelligence, and an interceptor drone to hit targets.
Porsche AG recorded a quarterly loss of 967 million euros, the largest in its history as a public company, with total losses for the three quarters reaching 3. 1 billion euros. The reasons for this include the postponement of the electric vehicle program, the cancellation of its own battery production, a decrease in demand in China, and high US import tariffs.
In the UK, young men accused of setting fire to a StarLink warehouse for Ukraine have been convicted. The attack was carried out on the orders of the Russian private military organization 'Wagner'.
According to media reports, Putin plans to mobilize reservists to guard strategic infrastructure facilities in Russia that are threatened by Ukrainian drone attacks.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the provision of 5,000 new multi-purpose missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defense before the winter period. Britain is increasing military support and pressure on the Kremlin.
The European Court of Human Rights has found Russia guilty of violating the rights of Transnistrian residents, including torture and illegal detentions. Russia must pay over 100,000 euros in compensation to the victims.
Ukraine's Third Army Corps successfully repelled a mechanized assault by Russian troops in the Lyman region. Armored vehicles, a tank, and up to 20 enemy soldiers were destroyed with the help of artillery and drones.
The FBI has made dozens of arrests in 11 US states, including coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier, in a massive gambling investigation. The scandal undermines trust in the NBA at the start of the season and amid a multi-billion dollar media rights deal.
Oil prices rose by 7% over the week after the US imposed sanctions against Russian oil companies, raising fears of supply disruptions. Brent and WTI quotes increased, demonstrating a shift in market sentiment from anticipating a surplus to a deficit.
Orthodox priest Oleksandr Zanemonets was dismissed from the Helsinki parish in Finland. The reasons were his poor knowledge of the Ukrainian language and closer ties with Russia than declared, which raised concerns among the special services.
As a result of this morning's Russian attacks on Kharkiv and Kherson, 38 people were injured, including three children. In Kherson, two women died and 28 people were injured, while in Kharkiv, ten people were injured by six dropped aerial bombs.
Turkish President Erdogan said that Ankara is ready to host talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Turkey aims to become a platform for dialogue between the parties.
The US continues its war against drug cartels. Yesterday, according to Pete Hegseth, American military destroyed a vessel used by a terrorist organization.
A painting by the famous artist Klein was sold in France for over 18 million euros. The painting has no images or landscapes; it is entirely monochrome, featuring a blue color patented by the artist.
Olena Zelenska met with Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, discussing humanitarian support, the reconstruction of social infrastructure, and children's mental health. Zelenska thanked Norway for its assistance, particularly highlighting its participation in the Bring Kids Back UA coalition and the creation of mental health spaces for teenagers.
Italy is preparing its 12th military aid package for Ukraine, which will include new supplies of ammunition and missiles for SAMP/T air defense systems. The package could be approved by the end of the year, depending on the speed of parliamentary procedures.
Norwegian King Harald joked about the Netflix film that tells the story of his daughter, who married an American "shaman. "
A trial has begun in Poland against the country's former president, who is accused of xenophobia and discrimination.
