Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that the real threat to Europe is economic stagnation. He emphasized that the EU is stronger than Russia - in terms of population, GDP, and military spending.
The Italian art protection service seized 21 works from a large Salvador Dali exhibition in Parma. The reason was the suspicion of their forgery, which arose after an inspection in January.
US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Putin realizes the impossibility of winning the war. He also supported tougher actions against Russian aircraft and drones violating NATO airspace, citing Turkey as an example.
A 6. 9 magnitude earthquake struck off the central coast of the Philippines, damaging buildings and roads and causing power outages. Rescuers are searching for casualties and warning of aftershocks.
Germany is demanding the extradition of a Ukrainian arrested in Poland, who is believed to be a member of the group that blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea. Investigators claim that the man, an experienced diver, carried out underwater work to install explosives.
Daniel Ek, Spotify's founder, is stepping down as CEO, transitioning to the role of executive chairman. He will be replaced by co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, effective January 1.
Terence Crawford, unified world boxing champion, was stopped by police in Omaha for reckless driving. The incident occurred after a parade celebrating his victory and birthday, and police found a weapon in the car.
Great Britain plans to tighten requirements for refugees, including those from Ukraine. Now, for permanent residency, foreigners must have a high level of English, no criminal record, and proof of social contribution.
Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro announced military exercises and is ready to impose a state of emergency due to a possible US attack. This is due to the deployment of US warships to the Caribbean and Trump's accusations against Maduro.
Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard stated that hybrid attacks have become a new reality for Europe, comparing them to the events of September 11, 2001. Sweden has provided Denmark with equipment to combat drones and is cooperating with the police ahead of summits in Copenhagen.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that negotiations with Russia are largely ineffective, and therefore Europeans should focus on strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. He emphasized that diplomatic efforts are not leading to a breakthrough, and the goal is for Ukraine to be strong to achieve lasting peace.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski believes that only China can make Russia stop the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that pressure on Russia, not just words, is needed to achieve a ceasefire.
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that European countries had enough time to find alternative sources of energy supply. He also mentioned the "Russian shadow fleet" that creates many problems in the Baltic Sea.
Russian occupiers cannot ensure the full operation of the ZNPP cooling systems due to a lack of diesel fuel, which could lead to nuclear fuel meltdown.
The occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP has been without external power for over three days, a record outage that raises safety concerns. After the last power line was damaged on September 23, the plant has been using emergency generators for cooling and safety systems.
Apple urges the European Commission to reconsider the Digital Markets Act, stating that its requirements hinder the launch of new features and create security risks. The company threatens to suspend the sale of certain products and services in 27 EU countries if the legislation is not amended.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated at the UN General Assembly that Russia seeks a world where brute force prevails over international law. He emphasized that Ukraine is fighting for international order, and Russia has accomplices such as Iran and North Korea.
A spokesman for the German government said that US President Donald Trump's new rhetoric gives hope for a more intensive discussion of tougher sanctions against Moscow. This is in line with the German government's goals of increasing Western pressure on Russia.
In the eastern Hualien County of Taiwan, super typhoon "Ragasa" caused the death of 14 people, with another 124 considered missing. This happened after a mountain lake overflowed, flooding a local town.
The outstanding Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, known for her roles in over a hundred films, died in Nemours, France, at the age of 87. She gained international popularity after the films "8 1/2" and "The Leopard", and was also a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated a possible connection between drone incidents in Norway and Denmark after a conversation with his Danish counterpart. Earlier, Russia violated Norwegian airspace three times, and in Oslo, the military recorded drone flights over Akershus Fortress.
Hungary will not give up Russian oil, citing a lack of infrastructure for alternative supplies. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called Western European officials "fanatics" who criticize Budapest's position.
Donald Trump signed an executive order designating "Antifa" as a "domestic terrorist organization," blaming it for "radical left-wing political violence. " Experts question the president's authority, as there are no legal mechanisms in the US to recognize domestic groups as terrorist.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced at the UN General Assembly that France officially recognizes the state of Palestine. This decision was made to preserve the possibility of resolving the conflict based on the two-state solution.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that the intrusion of Russian military aircraft into Estonian airspace brings the Baltic states closer to armed conflict. This is the fourth violation of Estonian airspace by Russia this year.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that security guarantees for Ukraine, discussed by the "Coalition of the Willing," would require European countries to fight Russia in the event of future aggression. These guarantees would become effective after an agreement between Ukraine and Russia, with Russia having no veto power over their format.
Federal law enforcement officers in Chicago used tear gas and pepper balls to disperse about 100 protesters near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. Demonstrators tried to block the entry and exit of government SUVs and chanted the name of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, who was fatally shot by an immigration officer.
The band Massive Attack removed their tracks from Spotify, protesting Daniel Ek's investment in Helsing, a company developing military AI technologies. This happened simultaneously with joining the 'No Music for Genocide' campaign.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated that the country is not equipped to repel a potential military attack due to decades of underinvestment in defense. Italy plans to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, but the creation of an autonomous air defense system is not possible before 2031.
Donald Trump said that EU and NATO countries should immediately stop buying Russian oil, as it is "unfair" to the United States. He also claims that the US has spent $350 billion on the Russian-Ukrainian war, and that he has stopped seven wars.
