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The diplomatic missions of Italy, Spain, Sweden, Germany and other countries said they would remain in Kyiv. Russia threatened new strikes.
October 5 is observed as World Teachers’ Day, World Habitat Day, and World Architecture Day. Portugal celebrates Republic Day, while Vanuatu celebrates Constitution Day.
Up to 500 schools in France will be closed on Monday due to student protests. Students and education unions are preparing a new action for Tuesday.
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences; two people were killed and seven injured. Zelenskyy and Merz inspected the site of the attack.
Engineer Carter Church used GPT-6 Astra to decipher Napoleon’s 1809 letter. The message contained information about the troops and an order\r\nfor Marmont to prepare an offensive.
Protests over a shortage of teachers and poor learning conditions have spread across France. School blockades have escalated into clashes with police.
Riyadh is preparing a new offensive against the Houthis and is requesting military support from France, the United Kingdom and Germany. Saudi Arabia is also offering to protect Bab el-Mandeb.
The G7 will immediately release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel over four months. Trump said that the United States would not restrict exports.
A Ukrainian Mirage 2000-5F destroyed an S8000 "Banderol" missile using fire from a 30 mm DEFA 554 cannon. This made it possible to conserve a scarce air-to-air missile.
The G7 countries have abandoned export bans for allies. The group also agreed to use fuel reserves to stabilize the market.
In France, thousands of people were arrested amid the protests, and more than 500 schools were closed. Dozens of teachers were attacked, and teenagers were injured.
The G7 agreed to a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of oil through the IEA. Significant volumes of diesel fuel will enter the market in the first 20 days.
France is training the first Ukrainian pilots for Rafale jets, which it may transfer to Ukraine. The first four aircraft are expected after the completion of training.
Ye’s two sold-out concerts in St. Petersburg on October 10 and 11 were canceled. The organizers promised to refund the ticket costs.
Brent is holding near $102. 28, while WTI is at $92.68 per barrel. The market is assessing the escalation between the US and Iran and the vulnerability of supplies.
The Trump administration urged Germany and France to use their diesel fuel reserves to curb global prices. Chris Wright expects positive news.
French school students are protesting over the state of education, blocking hundreds of secondary schools and universities. The demonstrations have been accompanied by clashes and arson.
International Coffee Day has been celebrated on October 1 since 2015. We рассказываем about the origin of coffee and its path to popularity in Ukraine.
The US has called on the EU to release more than 40% of its diesel reserves over six months. France and Germany have the largest stockpiles in the bloc.
The United States will hold a meeting in Poland on NATO’s future without Britain, France, and the Baltic states. Allies are concerned about the selective format.
Ukraine has stated that it needs additional billions of euros in 2026–2027. The EU may return to discussions of frozen\r\nRussian assets.
Swedish Air Force prepares to transition to offensive operations in the event of a Russian attack. Gripen aircraft will be able to operate from dispersed positions in the Baltic region.
The Ukrainian passport ranked 52nd among 186 countries, scoring 142 points for mobility. Visa-free access is available to 87 destinations.
Beijing warned of a firm response to restrictions on Chinese businesses or goods. The EU is demanding results in the negotiations by October.
Five Ukrainians will stand trial for stealing five expensive cars in France as part of the international Matador operation. They face up to 12 years in prison.
Ukraine will face Northern Ireland on October 2 in Trnava. The teams have 4 points each, with bookmakers naming Ukraine the favorite.
The Russian Federation’s overnight strikes damaged infrastructure in Kyiv, Odesa region and eight other regions. A woman was killed in Kyiv, and 24 people were injured.
France proposes using €4. 6 billion in Google fines to reduce countries’ contributions to the EU budget. The total penalties have reached €10.38 billion.
Russian acts of sabotage in the EU did not force countries to abandon aid to Ukraine. NATO calls for publicly blaming Moscow and increasing support for Kyiv.
Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia's strike on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. France and Europe will continue to support Ukraine.