World News and Politics

Far-right AfD and left-wing BSW hold a majority in Saxony-Anhalt’s parliament, planning a symbolic vote to end Ukraine aid and restore ties with Russia.

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• October 8, 2026

A Riga court sentenced Polina Kamleva over a €43 transfer investigators say was meant to help buy drone-jamming equipment for Russian forces.

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• October 8, 2026

New Russian government rules mandate video recording and photography of driving test candidates, effective March 1, 2027, to curb fraud.

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• October 7, 2026

President Trump announced plans to call Vladimir Putin regarding a suspected plague outbreak in Russia’s Irkutsk region, amid conflicting official reports.

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• October 7, 2026

Several dozen people gathered in Pushkin Square in 1965 to demand an open trial, using Soviet law to challenge the authorities’ secrecy.

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• October 7, 2026

South Korea vows firm measures after Ukraine apologizes for revealing North Korean POW transfers to Seoul. Ambassador recall is under consideration.

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• October 6, 2026

A car bomb in Novomoskovsk killed Roman Syromyatnikov, an ex-Russian prison official accused by Ukraine of torturing POWs.

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• October 5, 2026

Russian drones hit Kyiv’s Southern and Northern bridges across the Dnipro, marking a new phase in attacks on critical transport infrastructure.

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• October 4, 2026

A Chinese official received a death sentence for accepting $325 million in bribes. This high-profile case highlights ongoing anti-corruption efforts and their potential impact on trade and supply-chain operations.

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• October 3, 2026

Canadian farmer Arend Feenstra says he no longer recommends moving to Russia for ‘traditional values’ due to mandatory military contracts for residency.

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• October 3, 2026