Wednesday, 28 October 2026

World

Smoke rises from damaged buildings in Kyiv
War in Ukraine

Russia strikes Kyiv: 14 dead, at least 22 injured

Massive attack with ballistic missiles and drones hits the Ukrainian capital, causing the highest number of casualties in the city this year.

Police car next to golf course
California

Man arrested near Trump's golf course in California

Jeanine Taele found with pistol and restricted ammunition shortly before Trump's visit.

Donation of money for reconstruction
Football

Messi donates €80,000 to restore Madrid area after fire

The Argentine captain has provided significant aid to the affected Sierra region, with the regional president thanking him on social media.

Low water level in the river
Energy crisis

Serbia faces energy crisis due to drought and low Danube water levels

The Ministry of Energy has called on the sector to show full commitment following a drop in production, with the Đerdamp plant operating at just a quarter of its capacity.

Thermometer at 40 degrees
Temperature record

Austria sets new temperature record at 40.8 degrees

The meteorological service GeoSphere Austria reports that the highest temperature ever recorded in the country has been reached.

Symbolization of the migrant crisis
Migrations in Ceuta

Lies trigger migrant crisis in Ceuta

A false claim that it was impossible to return to Morocco triggered a mass exodus of 50,000 people to the Spanish enclave, resulting in one of the largest migrant crises in EU history.

Hedgehog at the store entrance
Hedgehog in supermarket

Hedgehog triggers alarm in German supermarket

Police in Mühlheim found a hedgehog at the entrance, describing it as a harmless intruder with no criminal intent.

Sun and thermometer on a sandy beach
Canary Islands

Toddler dies of heatstroke on Fuerteventura

The regional health ministry confirmed the death of a child on the Canary Islands after being left in a car during hot weather.

Money and slot machines
World

Watt condemns drugs in betting following Bateman's testimony

Damaged building after the earthquake
World

Japanese prime minister visits Kumamoto after devastating earthquake

Youth protests in India
Exam scandal

India: Education minister resigns following exam scandal

The Indian Union Education Minister has resigned following protests by young people over leaked exam papers and concerns about employment.

Minister Murray Watt condemns drugs in the gambling business
Gambling

Minister condemns drugs in gambling business

Australian Environment Minister Murray Watt responds to Luke Bateman's testimony before the parliamentary committee, condemning alleged drug use in the gambling industry.

Explosions on the Danube to redirect water
Explosions on the Danube

Romanian army detonates explosives on the Danube to secure water supply

Controlled explosions carried out on the river Danube on Monday, 3 August, to divert flow towards the Cernavodă nuclear power plant amid record-low water levels.

Iran and the US in a diplomatic crisis
Middle East

Iran refutes claims of talks with the US

Tehran dismisses Washington's reports of the start of dialogue, stating that no meetings or delegations are scheduled abroad.

Symbolization of the European migration crisis
Migrant crisis

EU Commissioner on the migrant crisis in Ceuta and the situation in Gaza

The European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, has commented on the situation in Ceuta, highlighting the role of external relations and cooperation with Spain and Morocco.

Political symbol of election struggles
Victorian state election

One Nation names eight candidates for Victorian state election

Warren Pickering leads the campaign, while Pauline Hanson bars access to the ABC and The Guardian.

Symbol of corruption and power
Corruption probe

ICAC probes corruption, Taylor on leave

Commission in second week of rosn hearings, while opposition operates without a leader.

Wreath at the memorial
World

Vučić and Dodik lay wreaths at Petrovac

The presidents of Serbia and the Republika Srpska condemned the 1995 rocket attack as a crime against civilians.