Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has been sentenced to two years in prison and fined for a social media post in which he criticized military leaders. Human rights organizations consider the verdict part of a crackdown on dissent.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Pope Leo XIV and asked him to support Hungary's anti-war efforts. Orban will also discuss with Trump the impact of US sanctions against Russian oil companies.
Belgium is facing an organized threat from drug trafficking, which is undermining its institutions. An Antwerp judge states that the country meets the conditions of a narco-state due to its illegal economy, corruption, and violence.
In Paris, ten individuals have appeared in court over cyberbullying against Brigitte Macron, accused of spreading malicious comments claiming she is a man. Among the accused are a teacher, an IT specialist, and an elected official, with the trial set to last two days.
The International Skating Union is investigating an incident at the Cup of China, where figure skaters Ren Junfei and Xing Jianing displayed a toy resembling an intercontinental DF-61 missile. The ISU condemns the incident, calling it inappropriate and undermining the spirit of sport.
Khrystyna Hoyanyuk, a long-time winner of the National Unity Radio Dictation, criticized this year's dictation, calling the text "silly" and the reading manner unacceptable. During her speech, her microphone was taken away, which caused a discussion on social media.
In Ukraine, 33 TikTok accounts that illegally advertised gambling have been blocked, with another 20 currently under review. The total audience of the blocked pages is 365,000 users.
On October 28, cloudy weather is expected throughout Ukraine, with wet snow possible in the Carpathians. Air temperature will range from +7 to +16 degrees, with warming from October 30.
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle wore an outfit worth over $1600 for a trip to a pumpkin patch with her family. She was wearing a $400 Anine Bing jacket and $1195 Co Leather boots.
Russian Telegram channels report the probable loss of a Ka-52 combat helicopter along with its crew. The Russian Ministry of Defense does not comment on the information about the loss.
In Polish Przemyśl, unknown individuals tore down the state flag of Ukraine from the Honorary Consulate. This is at least the fifth act of public desecration of the Ukrainian flag in the same location this year.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, confirmed the strike on the Belgorod reservoir carried out by soldiers of the 1st separate Center of the SBS. After the attack, the water level dropped by 100 cm.
The girl graduated from the "Lider" lyceum in 2023, had dreams and plans for the future.
A map was circulated online, allegedly showing the location of Moscow's air defense systems, with different colors indicating the positions of the complexes. The diagram shows S-300s, S-400s, and radars forming a ring around the city.
A map has appeared online, likely showing the location of Moscow's air defense systems, including S-300 and S-400 complexes. A new S-400 system has been spotted in the Izmailovsky district, creating a multi-layered defense for the city.
An explosion occurred in Kryvyi Rih, and a column of smoke rose over the city. The Air Force reported a guided aerial bomb (KAB) heading towards the city from the southeast.
Donald Trump has announced his intention to punish Biden administration officials involved in the investigation of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. He accuses them of espionage and falsifying the 2020 election, citing unknown documents.
In Odesa region, seven men tried to break through the border in a BMW, but the driver lost control and the car overturned. All offenders sustained injuries of varying severity.
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his wife, son, and interior minister for alleged drug trafficking. This has strained relations between the two countries, despite a lack of evidence of Petro's involvement in drug trafficking.
The New York Attorney General pleads not guilty in the fraud case, considering the trial to be political pressure from Trump.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, commented on the provocative banners displayed by Polish fans at the Shakhtar and Legia match, calling them unrelated to sports. He expressed gratitude to Poland for supporting Ukrainian athletes, despite the incident.
In Zaporizhzhia, an 18-year-old local resident received an administrative report for petty hooliganism after shooting a pistol in the city center. He faces a fine, community service, or arrest for up to 15 days.
The US continues its war against drug cartels. Yesterday, according to Pete Hegseth, American military destroyed a vessel used by a terrorist organization.
Russian propaganda is spreading fake news about Ursula von der Leyen's "Nazi ancestors" to discredit the President of the European Commission. The propaganda's "evidence" consists of name substitutions and photo collages without sources.
US President Donald Trump halted negotiations with Canada on October 23. The reason was an advertisement published by the Premier of Ontario, which contained excerpts from Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech.
Olena Zelenska met with Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, discussing humanitarian support, the reconstruction of social infrastructure, and children's mental health. Zelenska thanked Norway for its assistance, particularly highlighting its participation in the Bring Kids Back UA coalition and the creation of mental health spaces for teenagers.
Law enforcement officers in Vinnytsia notified two individuals of suspicion who organized a fraudulent scheme for illegal cryptocurrency acquisition. They defrauded a German citizen of 60,000 USDT Tokens.
The European Commission stated that Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok violate EU legislation by not providing users with easy ways to report illegal content. The companies face fines of up to 6% of their annual global turnover.
EU member states supported the idea of introducing a minimum age for access to social networks. The European Commission is working on the technical basis for implementing age restrictions.
A Washington resident has filed a lawsuit, claiming he was detained for playing Darth Vader's theme during a protest against the National Guard. The lawsuit seeks damages for violations of the First and Fourth Amendments to the US Constitution.
