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Gazprom’s oil giant is ablaze in Russia: Ukraine has confirmed the strike
On the night of 8 October 2026, the Ukrainian Defence Forces launched a strike against the «Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat» oil refining and petrochemical complex in the city of Salavat in the Republic of...
A €43 donation resulted in a six-year prison sentence: a Latvian court ruling
In Latvia, on 7 October, the Riga City Court sentenced pro-Kremlin activist Polina Kamleva to six years’ imprisonment for financing Russian military personnel taking part in...
The US and Russia discussed a potential investor for Nord Stream
Reuters: The US and Russia discussed a potential investor for Nord Stream. The White House stated that there had been no recent discussions about the pipeline.
Yandex’s largest data centre in Russia has been shut down following a night-time attack«
In the Ryazan Region of Russia, on the night of 8 October, drones attacked an industrial site in the town of Sasovo, home to the «Sasta» machine-tool factory and a large data centre...
Lithuania has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until 4 March 2028
The Lithuanian Government has approved the extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians until 4 March 2028; existing permits will be replaced free of charge.
Former BND chief arrested in Germany: *Der Spiegel* reports on an Azerbaijani link
In Germany, former BND chief Hanning was arrested on 6 October. *Der Spiegel* reports on a possible link to Azerbaijan, though the public prosecutor’s office has not named the country.
Krista Pike regained consciousness following a botched execution in the US
50-year-old Krista Pike, who was due to be executed in Tennessee on 30 September, regained consciousness following a botched lethal injection and is now able to speak. During the procedure, she...
An armed group crossed from Belarus into Latvia: what happened at the border
One of the most aggressive incidents in recent times has taken place on the Latvian-Belarusian border. A group of armed, masked men attempted to forcibly direct at least 20 illegal migrants towards...
Georgia, Moldova and the Baltic states: Vadeful revealed the Kremlin’s possible plans
Vadeful’s statement did not concern a confirmed plan for a Russian invasion, but was an assessment of the risks facing Georgia, Moldova and the Baltic states.
Former head of German intelligence suspected of treason and espionage
Former BND chief August Hanning has been arrested in Germany in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of classified BND material and contacts with foreign nationals.
A bronze book cover by Salvador Dalí has been stolen in France
During the night of 4 to 5 October, a bronze book cover by Salvador Dalí, weighing around 150 kg, was stolen from a private art centre in Issouar.
«A Pole in Poland is master of his own house»: the slogan for the Independence March has been announced
The Independence March in Warsaw on 11 November 2026 will be held under the slogan «A Pole in Poland is the master of his own house», the organisers have announced.
France has tested a new M51.3 strategic missile
On 6 October, France launched the M51.3 from Le Vigilant for the first time. The acceptance test following repairs was carried out without a nuclear warhead.
Drones attacked two vessels in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone: one sank
On 6 October, drones attacked two vessels in Bulgaria’s Free Economic Zone: the ALFA WATAN sank, whilst 18 seafarers were evacuated from the ABLE, two of whom were seriously injured.
Up by $65 billion in a single day: Musk is a trillionaire once again
On 5 October, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimated Elon Musk’s fortune at $1.04 trillion — an increase of approximately $65 billion in a single day.
A critical error by a contractor led to a major breach at the FBI
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed a major data breach, as a result of which hackers gained access to confidential information about thousands of current and former FBI staff members. The cause...