Repeated Ukrainian drone strikes are disrupting Moscow airport operations, with several airports reportedly closing almost daily in October. Ukraine has warned that Russian airspace will become unsafe. Analysts say drones could trigger shutdowns under Russia’s emergency protocol and warn that air defenses may pose risks to civilian aircraft.

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All four Moscow airports halted arrivals and departures, Russia’s aviation agency said. Sheremetyevo issued an air raid alert and directed passengers to safe zones and shelters. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said at least 11 drones had been shot down as they approached the capital in recent hours.

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French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to meet high school students whose protests over school conditions have grown into a wider movement. Communication specialist and Sciences Po teacher Philippe Moreau-Chevrolet will provide details.

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Romanian authorities said the Comoros-flagged Khoryv, crewed by Ukrainians and Azerbaijanis, sank after a Russian drone hit it near Romania’s Black Sea coast on Oct. 23. One of the 13 crew members was confirmed dead, three were missing and nine were rescued. President Nicusor Dan called the attack another tragic consequence of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and urged Moscow to accept ceasefire proposals. NATO plans to step up its Black Sea presence.

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Romanian President Nicusor Dan made the comments as authorities searched for three sailors missing from the sunken Khoryv.

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The White House says Melania Trump secured a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, set to begin on 29 October. Russia and Ukraine confirmed an agreement to evacuate residents and deliver aid, saying their forces would stop firing at 02:00 GMT on 27 October. The city is short of medicine, food and clean water.

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The White House says first lady Melania Trump arranged an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in war-ravaged Oleshky, intended to enable humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations.

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Russia and Ukraine will temporarily halt fighting to let residents of Oleshky, in the occupied part of Ukraine’s Kherson region, evacuate safely. The White House said Melania Trump helped broker the deal, which is due to begin on October 29.

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The White House says Melania Trump secured a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky. The deal is set to take effect on 29 October to enable humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations, after residents endured years of occupation, severe food shortages and dangerous escape attempts.

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The White House says Melania Trump secured a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky. A senior Ukrainian official said it would start on October 27, while the Kremlin said the military was coordinating the timing. The truce is intended to enable humanitarian access and evacuations for residents who want to leave.

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A shooting at a church in southern Jordan has reportedly left multiple people dead. Karak is home to a significant Christian community in the kingdom.

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A source in Jordan’s security service said at least seven people were killed and around 10 injured in an attack on a funeral procession near a Christian church in Al-Karak. Witnesses said two masked gunmen fired at the crowd from a vehicle before fleeing. They did not enter the church, where more than 150 people had gathered.

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Two masked gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud, Karak governorate, killing at least seven people and wounding 34. Authorities are searching for the attackers; no group has claimed responsibility.

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A source in Jordan’s security service said at least seven people were killed and about 10 injured in an attack on a funeral procession near a Christian church in Al-Karak. Witnesses said two masked gunmen fired from a vehicle for several minutes before fleeing. Security forces sealed roads into the city and began searches.

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France plans to deploy about 70,000 police for Saturday’s nationwide demonstrations, while cities restrict gatherings, extend curfews and limit public transport. Student groups and the Yellow Vest movement say they will still rally, and rights groups and unions have criticised the curbs.

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