Diane Keaton, Oscar winner and star of "The Godfather," died on October 11 at the age of 79 from pneumonia. The family confirmed the cause of death, thanked for the support, and asked that instead of flowers, donations be made to a local food bank or animal shelter.
Slowing growth at cocoa factories worldwide is exacerbated by soaring prices, impacting processors' profits. Processing volumes in Europe, Asia, and North America have reached multi-year lows, and prices for the sweet treat are unlikely to fall quickly.
American actors Alec and Stephen Baldwin were involved in a car accident near New York when their Range Rover SUV crashed into a tree. Both brothers were unharmed; the incident occurred during a heavy downpour after their car was cut off by a garbage truck.
The eldest daughter of British boxing champion Tyson Fury, 16-year-old Venezuela, got engaged to her boxer boyfriend Noah Price on her birthday. Her mother, Paris, supported her daughter despite criticism, noting that it aligns with family values.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Donald Trump the possibility of transferring Tomahawk, HIMARS, and ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. Zelenskyy noted that 40-60 ATACMS is "nothing" for Ukraine.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the US, where the Duchess of Sussex appeared in New York at the Project Healthy Mind Gala in a black Armani suit. The couple received the Humanitarians of the Year award for the work of the Archewell Foundation.
The UNESCO Executive Board has decided to continue monitoring the situation in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The UNESCO Director-General's report confirms a significant deterioration of the situation on the peninsula, including the destruction of cultural heritage and human rights violations.
The film "Marty Supreme" starring Timothée Chalamet debuted at the New York Film Festival. It has long remained one of the most anticipated films of the year.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck made their first red carpet appearance together since their divorce at the premiere of "Kiss of the Spider Woman" in New York. Lopez starred in and executive produced the film alongside Affleck.
Starbucks is closing hundreds of coffee shops in the US due to financial inefficiency, which could affect housing prices. The closures signal a decrease in demand and a change in neighborhood dynamics, especially in commercial corridors.
In New York, two Delta planes belonging to Endeavor Air collided at LaGuardia Airport while taxiing. One flight attendant was injured, and 85 passengers were evacuated and accommodated in hotels.
In Ethiopia, scaffolding collapsed in the Menjar Shenkora Areti Mariam church, killing at least 30 people and injuring over 200. The tragedy occurred on October 1 during a religious holiday, when worshippers climbed the scaffolding to see a fresco.
FIFA reminded Donald Trump that it would be the one to decide on the relocation of the 2026 World Cup matches. FIFA Vice-President Victor Montagliani emphasized that football is more important than any world leaders.
Part of a 20-story apartment building in the Bronx, New York, collapsed. The cause was a gas explosion that brought down the incinerator shaft.
The Korean restaurant Atomix in New York took first place in the first rating of "The 50 Best Restaurants in North America", compiled based on the votes of 300 food industry experts. The 12-course tasting menu at Atomix costs $450 per person.
Federal prosecutors in the US have urged a judge to sentence Sean "Diddy" Combs to more than 11 years in prison. He was found guilty of transporting male prostitutes across state lines for sexual performances.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to his Qatari counterpart for the attack in Doha during a phone call from the White House. This call took place during Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha discussed new packages of military aid to Ukraine with his counterparts from Germany, Poland, and France. They are united in the view that security guarantees must be effective and legally binding.
European Council President António Costa is leading efforts to advance Ukraine's EU membership bid, despite Hungary's resistance. He is trying to garner support from EU capitals for simplifying the accession procedure for new members, proposing to open negotiation clusters with the consent of a qualified majority of EU countries.
On Sunday, a dead stowaway was found in the landing gear compartment of an American Airlines plane that arrived from Europe at Charlotte-Douglas Airport. Police are investigating the case, without disclosing the identity of the deceased or the city of departure.
US President Donald Trump reported a positive reaction to his proposal for ending the war in Gaza, expressing optimism regarding support for the plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The 21-point plan proposed by the US envisages the return of hostages, an end to Israeli attacks on Qatar, and the resumption of dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians.
In the village of Krushelnytsia, Stryi district, Lviv region, the body of a man was found who did not return from the forest after going mushroom picking. The search operation covered over 12 hectares, involving rescuers, ATVs, UAVs, and a service dog.
The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro. This happened after his participation in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York, where he called for the creation of international armed forces to liberate Palestinians.
Ukraine is increasing the production and contracting of UAVs, including interceptor drones, according to National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov. Next week, a technology Staff meeting will be held to scale up Ukrainian drone programs.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is discussing concrete steps with the US to stop the war. He emphasized the importance of fulfilling agreements.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a military meeting where the situation at the front and the counter-offensive operation in the Dobropillia direction were discussed. 168.8 km² of territory has been liberated, and Russian losses amounted to almost 3,000 personnel.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Axios that NATO should shoot down Russian drones and planes if they violate airspace. He called the reaction to previous incidents weak, which allowed Russia to continue violations.
President Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump now sees that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not want to end the war. According to Zelenskyy, Trump realized that Putin lied to him and now understands the importance of trusting Ukraine.
Ukraine uses artificial intelligence in defense technologies, air defense, increasing resilience to electronic warfare, and humanitarian demining. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized the potential and risks of AI at the UN Security Council debate.
The Ministers of Ukraine and Denmark signed a Memorandum of Cooperation at the UN General Assembly. The document provides for joint projects in bioeconomy, forest restoration, emissions reduction and agricultural sector development, as well as support for Ukrainian farmers.
