Toyota presented the new two-seater FT-Me electric car, 2. 5 meters long, designed for teenagers from 14 years old. The model belongs to the quadricycle category and has manual control, mass production is expected in 2027.
A man who systematically raped his common-law wife's 14-year-old daughter will spend 10 years in prison and will not be able to work with children for three years after his release.
An explosion occurred at the Petrotel Lukoil oil refinery in Ploiești, Romania, which belongs to a Russian company. One person was seriously injured, but there was no fire.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers uncovered an international cocaine smuggling channel from Spain, seizing almost 3 kg of drugs worth over UAH 18. 5 million. Two participants in the scheme have been notified of suspicion and remanded in custody.
French TV channel BMFTV showed video footage of the robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The recording shows a man in a yellow vest smashing a display case while visitors are in the hall.
Former US President Joe Biden has made his first public appearance since beginning a five-week course of radiation and hormone therapy for stage four prostate cancer. The 82-year-old politician was photographed attending evening mass at a church he has frequented for decades.
Russian troops attacked energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk and Chernihiv regions. In Dnipropetrovsk region, 192 miners remained underground and are being evacuated; in Chernihiv region, almost 55,000 subscribers were left without electricity.
Seven people have been arrested in northern Kosovo in connection with the 2013 murder of Audrius Šenavičius, a member of the EU Rule of Law Mission. After questioning, all were released, with weapons and other evidence seized.
Ukrenergo announced the introduction of power restriction schedules for industrial consumers throughout Ukraine on October 20 from 06:00 to 22:00. This is due to the consequences of missile strikes on energy infrastructure.
The Parliament of Republika Srpska officially approved the resignation of pro-Russian leader Milorad Dodik and appointed Ana Trišić Babić as interim president until the November 23 elections. This decision was the first official confirmation of Dodik's loss of office after a court ban on political activity.
Russian forces have concentrated for a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine, which could occur within 48-72 hours. The main target will likely be energy and gas infrastructure.
South Korea has decided to deploy the newest Hyunmoo-5 missile system on its territory, capable of striking with munitions weighing approximately 8 tons.
29-year-old Stella Banderas, daughter of Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith, married financier Alex Grushinsky. The ceremony took place on October 18 at the historic Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine monastery in Spain.
Forecaster Natalka Didenko predicts the coldest days on October 19-20 with frosts and rains. However, starting from Tuesday, a gradual increase in temperature to +10…+14 °C is expected, and even higher in the south and west.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will begin serving a five-year prison sentence in Paris's La Santé prison on October 21 for illegal financing of his election campaign. He will be placed in solitary confinement, where conditions are harsh.
A fire broke out on the sixth floor of a nine-story building in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv. SES rescuers saved 7 people, including 3 children, and evacuated 10 residents.
On October 19, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region with artillery and drones. As a result of the shelling, a 71-year-old man was killed, and four more people were injured.
Scientists from the University of Barcelona have created the most detailed map of the Antarctic seabed, revealing 332 colossal underwater canyons, some of which reach depths of over 4 kilometers. This discovery could change our understanding of Antarctica's impact on the global climate, as the canyons influence ocean circulation and glacier melting.
Israeli forces launched airstrikes on the central part of the Gaza Strip in response to attacks by Palestinian groups near Rafah. Prime Minister Netanyahu called on the IDF to take decisive action against terrorist targets.
In Biliaivka, a 44-year-old intoxicated Skoda driver drove onto the roadside, hit a 67-year-old woman, and crashed into a fence. The victim died on the spot, the driver was detained.
Germany is recalling Ambassador Peter Fischer from Georgia for consultations due to "systematic attacks" by the Georgian authorities. This comes amid escalating tensions between Berlin and Tbilisi, where the government is campaigning against the EU and Germany.
Ukrainian forces are repelling massive assaults in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, having repelled 76 combat engagements in the past day as of 4:00 PM on October 19, 2025. Russian forces are actively using aviation and artillery, attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses.
During a visit to Moscow, pro-Russian MEP Șoșoacă stated that she would "break Zelenskyy's legs" if he dared to speak in the Romanian parliament again.
Gazprom's Orenburg gas processing plant stopped receiving gas from Kazakhstan after a drone attack on the night of October 19, 2025, which caused a fire. The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan confirmed the emergency situation and the cessation of raw gas reception from the Karachaganak field.
The OnlyFans platform has topped the global ranking in terms of profitability per employee, reaching $37. 6 million in revenue per employee. This figure significantly exceeds the results of technology giants such as NVIDIA ($3.6 million) and Apple ($2.4 million).
The Ukrainian president agreed with Donald Trump's opinion that it is worth stopping and starting negotiations and taking real steps towards peace.
After meeting with Donald Trump in Washington, Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the American leader's words regarding his relationship with the Russian leader. Trump stated that Putin hates Zelenskyy, and the Ukrainian president replied that he has the same attitude towards Putin.
After meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy stated that the US does not want escalation in relations with Russia. The leaders decided not to publicly discuss long-range missiles.
A vessel with migrants capsized near Malta. 11 people were rescued, the body of one deceased person was found, and about 20 are considered missing.
Officers of the Podlaskie Border Guard Unit of Poland discovered an underground tunnel under the barrier on the Polish-Belarusian border. The tunnel started on the territory of Belarus and ended 20 meters from the border on the Polish side.
