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Turkish authorities take over broadcaster amid corruption probe and press-freedom concerns
Turkish authorities raided and took control of a major independent television news channel amid a corruption probe, prompting warnings about pressure on opposition voices and press freedom.
Ukraine reports energy strikes and blackouts as Trump says ceasefire holds
Ukraine reports Russian strikes on energy facilities and blackouts shortly after Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire.
Riyadh airport reports describe a second attack, with one death and 11 injuries
A second attack struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, killing one person and injuring 11 a day after a deadly strike attributed to Yemen’s Houthis.
Deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport prompts coalition retaliation threat and international concern
A deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and wounded more than 300, prompting Saudi Arabia’s coalition to promise a decisive response.
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.