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US-led Miami peace talks end early as negotiations are called productive and Kremlin tempers expectations
U.S.-hosted negotiations involving Ukraine and European representatives were described as productive, but Russia signaled that an immediate return to talks was not assured.
Zelenskyy backs proposed U.S.-Ukraine-Russia talks amid parallel economic contacts
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to join U.S.-proposed trilateral talks with Russia, potentially by the end of October, as separate U.S.-Russia economic discussions draw attention.
Separatist Parti Québécois wins Quebec election, forming minority government
The separatist Parti Québécois has won Quebec’s election and is set to form a minority government, creating a new test for Canadian unity.
Spain sees large housing protests as turnout estimates remain disputed
Tens of thousands of people protested across Spain over the housing crisis, following lawmakers’ rejection of measures intended to ease pressure on tenants.
Houthis claim strike on Saudi Aramco facility as Yemen fighting intensifies
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked a Saudi Aramco facility near Riyadh with missiles and drones as reports describe renewed Saudi strikes on Sanaa.
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward eastern waters amid rising tensions with South Korea
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea amid heightened tensions with South Korea over a blast involving mines near the DMZ.
French student protests spread nationwide as blockades and fires prompt crisis response
Student protests over school conditions have spread across France, with fires, blockades, arrests and injuries intensifying the unrest.
Ukraine develops affordable interceptor drones as jet-powered threats expose defense gaps
Jet-powered Russian drones are challenging Ukraine’s air defenses, prompting a race to develop affordable interceptor drones and the radar systems they require.
France strike coincides with escalating student protests, arrests and political tensions
A nationwide French public-sector strike over pay coincided with escalating student protests, arrests and violence.
Russian strike damages Kyiv science academy as casualties and evacuations are reported
Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s National Academy of Sciences, killing at least one person and injuring others while damaging the building.