New models can travel farther on electric power alone and may help drivers reduce their exposure to high gasoline costs.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 19:30
Clashes in Tirana continued for a fifth day as students joined protests demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. Police used rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon. Health officials said nine protesters and four officers received treatment on Saturday; police said 167 people had been arrested over five days. Grievances include education, unemployment and alleged government corruption.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 19:26
Nationwide demonstrations have entered a fifth consecutive day. Violent clashes were reported in Tirana, where protesters threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas, according to Euronews Albania.
CNA reports that Albanian police are using rubber bullets, other riot-control equipment and water cannons to disperse anti-government protests in central Tirana. The demonstrations have entered their fifth consecutive day, with protesters trying to seize government buildings. They began during a student protest on October 13 and escalated as demonstrators demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation.
Thousands of young Albanians gathered outside the Education Ministry in central Tirana on Saturday. The student-led movement demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation was in its fifth day and growing.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia has no difficulty selling its oil because many countries are willing to buy it. He added that the first tanker had been loaded at the port of Dikson.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 19:20
At least 17 people died and many others were injured in a crush at a Durga Puja event in Kolkata, officials said. Witnesses said sudden rain prompted people to rush for shelter. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari said a seven-year-old girl was among the dead and 25 people were being treated.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 19:19
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Democratic Congress member Ilhan Omar with insults. A Somali-born Muslim and progressive representative for Minnesota, Omar is also one of Trump’s outspoken critics. She is controversial within her party, particularly over her criticism of Israel.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 19:17
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Manama to attend the ninth Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council strategic dialogue. Bahrain is the first stop on his Middle East tour. He is expected to travel to Tehran afterward for talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and is also expected to hold bilateral meetings alongside the dialogue.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 19:11
Russia will ship 39 billion cubic meters of gas to China this year through the Power of Siberia pipeline, exceeding the main contract volume, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. He added that an agreement also provides for expanding deliveries to 44 billion cubic meters.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 19:09
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko’s office, calling for him to step down over a failure to prepare for winter. Russian strikes have left millions without power across Ukraine.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 19:04
US support for Ukraine is at risk as Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s relationship deteriorates. Zelenskyy criticised an agreement between Washington and Moscow, while Trump accused him of failing to abide by an “energy ceasefire” Trump had announced unilaterally. Kyiv is increasingly relying on the EU and has requested more air defences.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 19:03
A masked lapwing is incubating eggs in the middle of Windsor Park oval near Launceston, seemingly unbothered by weekend cricket matches. Locals nicknamed it “Faf Swoop Plessis.” As the species is protected under Tasmanian law, staff mow around the nest and players keep their distance.
TThe GuardianOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-17 19:00
Research found that 94% of the 2,475 homes destroyed in New South Wales during the 2019–20 Black Summer bushfires were less than 100 metres from flammable vegetation. The findings support official risk maps, but researchers warn worsening fire conditions could make current distance guidelines less protective over time.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 19:00
In early October, customers in Southeast Asia found their crypto missing from Ledger hardware wallets that appeared to work normally. They had bought the devices from authorized reseller CryptoBilis and believed their private keys were protected, unaware of a second element behind the situation.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 19:00
Alberta’s secessionist movement had spent decades on the margins. A vote Monday will determine whether it advances one step closer to a referendum on separation from Canada.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 19:00
The sound of joyful giggling immediately calms the writer’s children, and the effect is intentional.
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CNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-17 19:00
Flying cars, once a science-fiction concept, are moving closer to reality. Tesla has unveiled a Roadster that can launch into the air, while California startup Alef Aeronautics is developing a flying car with a very different technology. The race to take transportation off the ground is growing.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 18:55
Artificial intelligence is reshaping many aspects of the global economy. At meetings in Thailand, IMF and World Bank policymakers and industry leaders are considering how to ensure the technology benefits humanity without leaving workers—especially those in developing economies—behind.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 18:55
Zambia launched an oral cholera vaccination campaign on Friday in Lusaka and Chibombo District. The first phase is set to allocate more than 500,000 doses, with another 480,000 expected soon. Health Minister Roma Chilengi said the outbreak has reached 12 districts in five provinces; the country has recorded 966 cases and 25 deaths.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 18:41
Nine Americans have been killed in the occupied West Bank since 2022. A New York Times investigation alleges that a US embassy aide blocked a report on what happened, apparently to protect Israeli interests.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 18:41
Ontario’s independent electricity operator says the province will import power from the United States this winter. The announcement comes months after Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut exports to the U.S. amid the ongoing trade war.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 18:40
A delegation of European diplomats was attacked by masked Israeli settlers in Taybeh, in the occupied West Bank. Belgium condemned the assault on its consul general and other envoys and called for those responsible to be held accountable. The Israeli military condemned the violence and said it was investigating, while Benjamin Netanyahu’s office questioned accounts of the attack and suggested reports were part of a campaign to smear Israel.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 18:38
Belgium’s foreign minister blamed the attack on what he called Israel’s “illegal settlement policy” and vowed to press for additional European Union sanctions.
Belgium’s foreign minister said masked settlers attacked visiting European diplomats in Taybeh on Saturday, including Belgian, French and Polish representatives and Catholic figures. Belgium linked the assault to Israel’s “illegal settlement policy” and vowed to press for further EU sanctions. Israel’s military called it a severe act of violence, and police opened an investigation.
Belgium’s foreign minister said masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians, Catholic representatives, Western diplomats and officials in the occupied West Bank. Those targeted included Belgium’s consul general, French and Polish diplomats, and a French mayor. Belgium condemned the attack, and Israeli police opened an investigation.
Belgium’s foreign minister said on Saturday that masked settlers attacked Palestinians, Catholic representatives, and Western diplomats and officials in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Volvo’s new plug-in hybrids can travel 79 miles on a charge, a welcome development for Americans weary of high gas prices.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 18:30
Pakistan’s state-run television reported that its armed forces used heavy weaponry after fire from the Afghan side in the Kurram sector. It said several fortifications on the Afghan side were destroyed.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 18:30
TOLO News, citing a security source, reported that troops from Afghanistan and Pakistan clashed near the Durand Line in Dand-Patan district, Afghanistan’s Paktia province. At least seven Pakistani servicemen were killed and six wounded. Two towers and a CCTV camera were destroyed; the source said fighting continued but had eased.
Ukraine’s General Staff said Ukrainian forces struck a Roboavia facility near Lenina in Rostov Oblast on Oct. 16. The site produces and stores drones for the Russian military, including the surveillance Sarych and the Klin loitering munition. Ukraine said the strike aimed to disrupt production and deliveries; the damage and operational impact remain unconfirmed.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 18:27
Israeli drones killed at least six Palestinians in attacks across northern, central and southern Gaza on Saturday, Palestinian medical and emergency workers said. UNICEF reported that more than 340 children have been killed since the ceasefire began a year ago. Gaza’s Health Ministry said 1,511 Palestinians have died and 5,375 have been injured since the truce was announced.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 18:26
Israeli settler militants attacked European diplomats, a French mayor and the archbishop of Cambrai in Taybeh in the occupied West Bank, injuring three people and damaging a car during the Palestinian olive harvest. Belgium’s foreign minister condemned the violence and said his country would keep pressing for EU sanctions on settlers.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 18:20
Bernard Baudoux said the attack occurred in the Palestinian town of Taybeh, where he had planned to sign a cooperation agreement.
French mayor Bernard Baudoux was hurt on October 17, 2026, during an assault by illegal Israeli settlers on a European mission in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli settlers beat a French mayor and attacked European diplomatic cars in the West Bank.
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive pickers and French, Belgian and Polish diplomats in Taybeh, smashing a window in a Belgian consulate vehicle, according to Palestinian sources and reports. Israeli police opened an investigation. Local sources also reported assaults on olive harvesters and farmers elsewhere in the West Bank.
French law enforcement detained at least 400 people while dispersing nationwide rallies against rising prices, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said. He described the count as preliminary, said most detainees were adults, and pledged accountability for looting, violence and vandalism.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 18:15
Romania’s Defence Ministry said two F-16s on air-policing missions were scrambled from the 86th air base at Borcea and took part in an operation to intercept the drones, which were shot down.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 18:14
Romanian Air Force F-16s shot down two drones over the country’s territorial waters after they entered its airspace, the defense minister said. The drones’ origin has not been disclosed. NATO is to discuss the incident on Tuesday. Earlier this week, two chemical tankers were attacked near Romania’s Black Sea coast, leaving seven crew members missing.
Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two drones about 20 kilometres southeast of the town of Sulina.
Turkey confirmed that Hex founder Richard Heart was arrested. Police reportedly seized $7.15 million in cash, six cold wallets, seven firearms and 1,400 rounds of ammunition while searching 15 addresses.
TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 18:14
Hegseth accused Tehran of building a large conventional missile arsenal to deter military action while pursuing what he called “nuclear ambitions.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 18:14
Unit two at the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Miyagi was shut down after technical water containing a very small amount of radioactive substances leaked from a faulty valve, operator Tohoku Electric Power said. Workers are collecting the water, and no release beyond the facility has been detected. The unit will remain offline for ten days for inspection and component replacement.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 18:13
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses destroyed 30 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Vologda, Kursk, Oryol and Krasnodar regions and over the Black Sea.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 18:12
Hakan Fidan attended the 52nd Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers in Iraq on October 17, calling for Islamic unity and closer Turkish-Iraqi cooperation on trade and security.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 18:11
More than 5,000 people, mostly young, protested in Milan against high petroleum prices and the war economy, Corriere della Sera reported. Police fired tear gas after protesters threw stones and bottles at officers; reports also said shop windows were smashed and property damaged. An anti-government rally was held in Rome, where CGIL leader Maurizio Landini criticized government spending on armaments and wages amid rising living costs. He announced a general strike for November 20; another is scheduled for October 30 alongside European port workers’ action against the war economy and weapons shipments.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 18:10
AFP News AgencyDemocrats and aligned advocacy groups are flooding the airwaves with campaign ads about the Iran war as they try to win back seats in the House and Senate.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 18:00
Democrats and aligned advocacy groups are flooding the airwaves with campaign ads about the Iran war as they seek to win back the House and Senate.
Federal law enforcement searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, DC, home earlier this week in an extraordinary legal move against a sitting congresswoman facing reelection.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 18:00
Lawyers for US Representative Ilhan Omar asked the Justice Department to return property seized during a federal search of her Washington home, alleging political motives and violations of judicial instructions and safeguards for lawmakers’ constitutional rights. The department rejected the accusations, saying agents followed court orders and legal obligations.
LPR head Leonid Pasechnik said Ukrainian forces attacked the republic’s power infrastructure, causing emergency outages in 23 municipalities, including its administrative center. Social and medical facilities have been connected to backup power, and repairs will begin when conditions allow.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 18:00
Ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum, Alberta has circulated large dollar figures, many backing the claim that temporary residents pay relatively little tax compared with the provincially funded public and social services they receive.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 18:00
At the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Miley Cyrus passionately performed “Jolene,” the classic song by her “Aunt Dolly,” her late godmother Dolly Parton.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 17:59
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi said on Saturday that Egypt was ready to take measures to defend Saudi Arabia if requested. He said Egypt was not seeking a role in regional conflicts but would not allow Saudi security or stability to be harmed, and urged an emergency parliamentary session to consider authorizing assistance. The remarks came amid stepped-up Houthi attacks on Saudi targets.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 17:49
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has pledged to take “any measure” to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks. Parliament is due to meet in an emergency session on Sunday, and el-Sisi seeks approval to provide military assistance if Riyadh asks. He says Egypt does not want war.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said Cairo is prepared to help defend Saudi Arabia if requested. Sisi and the Saudi crown prince stressed the need to ensure safe navigation in the Red Sea.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that Egypt would take all necessary steps to defend Saudi Arabia if the kingdom requested help. As Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate, parliament announced an emergency session for Sunday.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has asked parliament to convene in an emergency session and authorise him to approve any Saudi request for defence assistance. He said Egypt was prepared to protect the kingdom, stressing that the commitment was defensive, as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia continue.
India were 118-5 after 7.4 overs, with Naman Dhir unbeaten on 24 from six balls, when rain forced officials to abandon the deciding match. The five-game series ended 2-2.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 17:42
An explosion at the Popular Mobilisation Forces headquarters in Baghdad killed one member and wounded four others, according to security and medical sources.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:40
A federal judge in Ensenada, Baja California, sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months each for murdering Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Redd Rhoad, as well as violent robbery and vehicle theft. Authorities said the killings were intended to steal the tires from the men’s truck.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:38
A 71-year-old fisherman was attacked and killed by a 12-foot alligator beside a Florida lake. Other active alligators nearby made a rescue attempt more difficult.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 17:38
An alligator killed a 71-year-old angler during a Florida fishing outing, officials announced Friday.
Pope Leo returned to the Vatican four days after surgery for lung cancer in Rome. Doctors report continued improvement, and he said he feels much better. He is expected to resume some duties on Sunday.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:37
Pope Leo left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday after successful lung cancer surgery. He walked without assistance and greeted well-wishers. He is expected to lead Sunday prayers in St Peter’s Square as doctors await further results on whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes.
Pope Leo left Rome’s Gemelli hospital after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. As he departed Saturday, he greeted well-wishers and patients.
Pope Leo XIV left Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Saturday afternoon and returned to the Vatican, four days after lung cancer surgery. Doctors said blood tests and chest scans showed he was well enough to go home. He walked unaided to his car and spoke with well-wishers outside.
Pope Leo was discharged from the hospital four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery.
Doctors said morning blood tests and a chest X-ray showed Pope Leo XIV was clinically fit to leave hospital. During surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, an examination confirmed lung adenocarcinoma. His further treatment has not been specified.
Pope Leo has left a Rome hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his lung. His doctors said he was fit for discharge; test results are pending to determine whether the cancer has spread and further treatment is needed.
Doctors have deemed Pope Leo XIV fit for discharge after surgery on his right lung. He is due to leave Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic on Saturday and return to the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV is due to leave Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, four days after surgery to remove a cancerous growth from the lower lobe of his right lung. Doctors reported steady improvement, and the Vatican says he plans to give the Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter’s Square on Sunday.
The Holy See said Pope Leo XIV would leave Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday and return to the Vatican. He had surgery to remove a cancerous nodule from his right lung, and blood tests and a chest X-ray showed he was well enough to be discharged.
The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will leave a Rome hospital on Saturday, where he has been recovering after lung cancer surgery. Doctors deemed him fit to be discharged.
The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will leave the hospital Saturday after surgery to remove a cancerous nodule from his right lung. He is expected to appear Sunday to lead prayer.
The Vatican said Pope Leo is expected to be discharged on Saturday afternoon after blood tests and chest imaging showed he was fit to return home following lung cancer surgery.
Tens of thousands marched through central Lisbon on Saturday to protest Portugal’s soaring living costs and worsening housing crisis, putting greater pressure on the centre-right government.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:35
Former US diplomat Morse Tan appeared in a South Korean court facing defamation charges over comments he made in Washington about allegations involving President Lee Jae Myung as a teenager. Tan pleaded not guilty, said South Korea lacked jurisdiction and remains barred from leaving the country. South Korean prosecutors say the allegations against Lee are unsubstantiated.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:31
Donald Trump made energy costs a centerpiece of his 2024 presidential campaign. With gas prices nearing the average during Biden’s tenure, he faces a fuel reckoning ahead of the midterms.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 17:30
A federal officer struck a Houston construction worker with a vehicle while pursuing a man who, according to the worker’s family, apparently died years ago. The family said Friday that the worker’s leg was broken and further questioned ICE’s account.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:30
Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said on Saturday that events had become “no longer simply a protest,” describing the situation as “pure and simple violence.”
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:29
Donald Trump’s suspension of sanctions on Russia and countries buying its oil and gas has drawn criticism from Republicans and Democrats, who say it weakens support for Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that easing pressure on Moscow could encourage further attacks. The restrictions were due to take effect under a law Trump signed last month.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 17:24
After Trump put new US sanctions on Russia on hold, Zelenskyy urged support for them and called the decision “unfortunate.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Donald Trump’s pause on a sanctions bill against Russia would encourage Vladimir Putin to intensify the war, calling it a “reward” for the Russian president. He urged the US to revive the measure as Russia launched a major attack on Ukrainian power plants, and called for Europe to negotiate with Moscow independently.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he fears the US move is just the start of a broader easing of restrictions on Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on supporters Saturday to speak up for new U.S. sanctions on Russia. Hours earlier, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of restrictions targeting the Russian economy.
Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 17 that Donald Trump was wrong to further block sanctions on Russia, arguing the move would please Vladimir Putin rather than stop him. Trump had issued a broad waiver under the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act the previous day. Zelensky said he hopes Trump will help end the war, but warned Washington may further ease sanctions on Moscow.
Analysts say Russia stands to benefit most from the US sanctions waiver. Trump signed an executive order suspending newly passed Russia-related sanctions, saying the move serves the US national interest. European countries have criticised his embrace of Russian energy, even as EU members continue importing Russian gas.
Russia on Saturday called US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive new sanctions against it “historic.” Ukraine fears Trump is siding with Moscow amid Europe’s worst conflict since World War II.
Trump signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September. He waived broad new sanctions and tariffs under the act, citing national interest.
Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special presidential representative and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said those opposed to global security, cooperation and prosperity would not welcome the continuation of US-Russia economic dialogue. He made the remark on X while following up on a post about dialogue and efforts to resolve conflicts.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving sweeping US sanctions and tariffs aimed at Russia’s energy revenues, marking a new low in Washington’s relations with war-torn Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump waived new sanctions on Russia as the rift with Ukraine deepened.
Donald Trump signed an executive order putting a new package of sanctions on Russia on hold. The move comes as his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has increased and follows a US diesel deal with Russia.
Donald Trump signed an order waiving sanctions on Russia under the Graham Act. The new sanctions and tariffs had been due to take effect in two days.
US President Donald Trump has waived additional sanctions on Russia in an effort to ease energy prices, drawing widespread condemnation from Ukraine and EU allies. The order comes as tensions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy deepen.
President Donald Trump waived sweeping tariffs tied to Russian energy exports that were required by a law he signed last month. The measures had complicated his effort to bring down diesel prices before the US midterm elections.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order exempting several Russian individuals and companies from sanctions required under a law tightening restrictions on Russia. The order says the exemptions do not affect other US restrictions already in force.
Donald Trump has used his presidential authority to block numerous sanctions recently passed by Congress to punish Russia for its war on Ukraine. He said withholding some measures was in the US national interest. The law authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas and includes sanctions on Vladimir Putin, Russian officials and financial institutions.
With the start date just days away, Donald Trump granted an exemption for sanctions tied to Russia. The measures were laid out in legislation he enacted last month.
After striking a deal with Moscow to release diesel, the US president gives Putin temporary relief from threatened energy measures mandated by a new law.
U.S. President Donald Trump broadly waived sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Oct. 16. Democratic Representative Don Beyer criticized the move, saying Trump had waived all Russia sanctions provided for by the law and warning he could abuse the powers it grants.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving the 500% duties on Russian goods required under a law tightening sanctions against Russia. The order gives no end date for the exemptions. The law also sets a 100% tariff increase on supplies from key buyers of Russian energy.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving sanctions on Russia that Congress had voted to impose, citing national security and saying the waiver served US national interests. India, a major buyer of Russian oil, was among countries that had raised concerns about the bill.
US President Donald Trump declined to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, as provided for under a law targeting Moscow. A White House order says he waived duties under sections 112 and 113 of the Graham Act, citing section 115(a). Section 113 sets tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping new sanctions package targeting Russia’s economy, telling Congress the delay was in the US national interest.
Donald Trump issued a decree waiving several sanctions under a law tightening restrictions on Russia. He told Congress the waiver serves US national interests. The law also provides for sanctions on Russian leaders, state-owned companies and trading partners, with the administration due to report by October 18 on potential measures or their compatibility with US interests.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions and duties that were due to take effect within days under a bill he signed into law last month.
After Israeli settlers beat and seriously injured Palestinian farmers and a Washington Post journalist, settler violence continued during the olive harvest in the occupied West Bank.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:18
Attacks by Israeli settlers and forces across the occupied West Bank injured Palestinians and disrupted the olive harvest. Six people, including four women and a child, were hurt in Ma’in, while farmers were also fired on, forced off land or arrested, and olive trees and property were damaged. The attacks followed a religious edict by Rabbi Dov Lior permitting Jews to harvest Palestinian olives.
Support for Alberta remaining in Canada has strengthened ahead of a referendum on whether the province should begin a legal process to separate, according to an Abacus Data poll.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:06
Scottish First Minister John Swinney stepped up his campaign for a second independence referendum, pushing back against UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s offer to collaborate on a new model of regional empowerment.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:05
Infighting inside Donald Trump’s White House became public this week after the sudden departure of his hand-picked press secretary, while Trump moved to quell speculation over whether his chief of staff would remain in the job.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:04
A Brazilian court ordered Meta to treat parties equally. Meta denied favoring Bolsonaro, saying the technical issues were already public and internal discussions addressed their severity, not political interference.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:02
Hoodi’s Glamsterdam test is set to target 200 million gas, while the mainnet activation date remains undecided.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 17:00
Some voters say Michigan’s tight Senate contest has taken on a personal dimension. In suburbs around Detroit, Jewish Democrats are weighing whether to back Democrat Abdul El-Sayed; victory on Nov. 3 would make him the country’s first Muslim senator.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 17:00
Median returns on MBA programs held at 12.3%, an analysis found, while rising expenses and changing salaries reshaped the payoff for many programs.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 17:00
As tokenization takes hold on Wall Street, some of the world’s largest banks are looking at new trading opportunities, faster payments and a role for advisers.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 17:00
Mercedes-AMG’s 2028 GT SUV is the brand’s first full-size SUV developed entirely in-house from the ground up. Its top GT 63 trim delivers 1,153hp from three axial flux motors and supports charging up to 710kW. The electric SUV is scheduled to reach the US next summer.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 17:00
Thousands are protesting in Paris over teacher shortages, poor school facilities and cuts to public services. The student-led movement has grown into wider anger about living costs and police repression, as officers fire tear gas at demonstrators. Virginia Pietromarchi reports.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 16:56
Violent clashes erupted across France on Saturday as protests over living costs and student concerns entered a fourth week. Police used tear gas and water cannons in Paris, and the interior ministry reported at least 272 arrests nationwide. Macron said young people’s legitimate concerns were being exploited politically and turned into urban violence; Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu accused allies of France Unbowed of instrumentalizing the student movement for electoral reasons.
Tens of thousands joined demonstrations across France over high prices, a weakening social welfare system and school staffing and facilities. Police fired teargas and clashed with protesters in Paris, while demonstrators briefly entered Marseille’s town hall. Authorities reported 140 protests outside Paris and blamed violence on what they called the “ultra-left.”
A new wave of Latin American leaders is reversing measures intended to isolate Israel. Colombia plans to move its embassy to Jerusalem and restore ties, while Israel has become a prominent issue in Brazil’s election campaign. Experts attribute the shift to right-wing leaders seeking alignment with the United States, evangelical constituencies and Israeli-backed lobbying.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 16:54
Kenya says four additional people have tested positive for Ebola Bundibugyo virus, including three health workers who treated the country’s first patient and one of that patient’s relatives. The total has reached seven. The Health Ministry says nearly all contacts of the first patient have been quarantined and there is no evidence of community spread.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-17 16:48
Kenya confirmed four additional Ebola cases, raising the total to seven. It had earlier confirmed its first case imported from Congo.
Tens of thousands took to the streets in fiery demonstrations across France. Police deployed tear gas, while protesters stormed municipal buildings.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 16:48
Euronews correspondents in Paris said masked individuals targeted them as they covered Saturday’s major nationwide demonstrations. The incident followed social media calls to target media outlets and professionals to prevent coverage.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 16:42
Two Arizona residents who accused Elon Musk’s voter giveaway of being fraudulent say they would not have signed the required petition if they had known the winners were not chosen randomly. Musk has agreed to settle their lawsuits filed in Austin, Texas; the terms have not been disclosed.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 16:39
French police broke up a rally held near the Elysee Palace despite an official ban. Around 100 people carried banners criticizing the police and government, and tear gas was used. The marchers were stopped about 200 meters from the presidential residence.
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A spokesperson for Ukraine’s Southern Forces Group said Ukrainian forces intercepted Russian radio communications ordering troops to kill wounded Ukrainian soldiers. The troops allegedly carried out the orders on the Huliaipole front, killing two unarmed POWs, according to Ukrainian officials. The military said it handed the materials to law enforcement.
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South Korea’s finance minister said semiconductor growth could continue at least through 2027, with supply remaining tight despite a global chip sell-off.
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During nationwide demonstrations over rising prices in France, protesters broke into Marseille’s town hall and clashed with police.
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