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Climate change has led to a 23% increase in heat-related deaths since the 1990s, reaching 546,000 cases annually. Air pollution from fossil fuels and wildfires causes 2.5 million deaths each year.
On the night of October 29, drones attacked two oil refineries and one petrochemical plant in Russia. Strikes were recorded in Mari El, Stavropol Krai, and Ulyanovsk Oblast, with no civilian casualties.
October 29 marks the Day of the Military Financier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, International Care and Support Day, Hermit Day, World Psoriasis Day, Day of Employees of the Non-Departmental Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Day of Remembrance of Saint Abraham the Recluse. These dates are dedicated to military financiers, care workers, solitude, people with psoriasis, security guards, and the memory of the saint.
British-made military equipment has been found in Sudan, used by militants of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group, accused of genocide. This was revealed in dossiers reviewed by the UN Security Council, raising questions about the UK's arms export policy.
Moldova is delaying the accreditation of the Russian ambassador in Chisinau due to his behavior, which does not comply with diplomatic norms. Moldova's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, stated that the ambassador acts as if he is already accredited, but his actions do not always conform to diplomatic customs.
Reports of ethnically motivated mass killings are emerging from Sudan's Al-Fashir after the Rapid Support Forces took control of the city in Darfur. Yale University's laboratory has found evidence supporting alleged mass killings and ethnic cleansing of non-Arab communities.
A UN investigation has confirmed Russia's use of drones to target civilians near the front line in Ukraine. This is considered a crime against humanity, aimed at expelling civilians.
The UN climate change organization expects the first reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions, but the pace is insufficient to meet climate limits. To avoid the worst consequences of climate change, 2019 emissions must be reduced by 60% by 2035.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that exceeding the Paris Agreement's climate target is inevitable, calling for an immediate change of course. He emphasized the danger of reaching catastrophic "tipping points" and the need to reduce emissions.
According to the head of the foreign policy department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine systematically counteracts Russia's attempts to regain lost positions in the international arena, preventing its election to eight governing bodies of international organizations in 2025. This is an element of pressure and an important task of Ukrainian diplomacy.
The city of Al-Fashir in Sudan's Darfur has come under the control of the RSF group. This means the RSF has established full control over the region, where the US has accused the group of genocide.
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib stated that Benjamin Netanyahu is not a convincing leader for establishing peace in the Middle East. She called for pressure on Israel and warned of prolonged suffering for Palestinians in Gaza.
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric announced the country's readiness to become a platform for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. He emphasized that Serbia supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Satellite images captured the complete demolition of the East Wing of the White House, where the First Lady's office was previously located. Construction of a new ballroom has begun on the site of the demolished building.
A new UN-backed forum has been launched to tackle debt problems in developing countries. Global public debt reached $102 trillion in 2024.
In the capital of Yemen, Houthi militants released most of the foreign UN staff. Of the 15 international workers detained last weekend, 12 have already left the country, and three more have been granted permission to move freely.
US President Donald Trump noted that war is unpredictable, and Ukraine still has a chance to win. He added that while it is possible, he does not think it will happen.
Kolochava and Synevyr Polyana from Transcarpathia have been recognized as two of the 52 best tourist villages in the world by the UNWTO. These settlements are noted for combining tourism development with the preservation of nature and cultural heritage.
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.
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.
In Zaporizhzhia, the renovated social adaptation center "Artak" has been opened, providing temporary housing and humanitarian support for internally displaced persons. The center is designed for 53 places, including for people with disabilities and the elderly, and is funded by the state budget.
The thirteenth safe underground school opened in Zaporizhzhia region, based at the Komyshuvakha Gymnasium "Dzherelo", which accommodates over 600 students. The institution is fully inclusive, equipped with a lift and Braille navigation.
On October 17, the world celebrates "Wear Red Day", World Trauma Day, and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. World Organ Donation and Transplantation Day is also celebrated on this day.
The number of civilian casualties in Ukraine increased by 31% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. In September 2025, 214 civilians were killed and 916 were injured, with 69% of the casualties occurring in frontline areas.
The concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere has increased the most in over 50 years of observations, with a sharp jump in CO2 recorded between 2023 and 2024. The main reasons are the burning of fossil fuels and large-scale forest fires, which exacerbate extreme weather events.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens to resume hostilities if Hamas does not hand over all bodies of deceased hostages. Hamas states it cannot retrieve more bodies without special equipment, but American advisors claim Hamas intends to fulfill the agreement.
October 15 marks World Dignity Day, Global Handwashing Day, International Day of Rural Women, and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. In the US, today is National Pug Day.
As a result of the Russian artillery shelling of Kherson on October 14, 2025, three civilians were killed and four more were wounded. The Kherson Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into war crimes.
Russian troops shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson at noon. One elderly woman was killed, four people were injured, including one man in serious condition.
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has left the country after army units joined protesters. A diplomatic source said Rajoelina refused to resign, and France denied helping him escape.