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World news — October 29, 2026

World publications published on October 29, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

78 publications

  2. WorldBillMiddle East

    Russia-Ukraine War Update: Missile Strikes, Mine Clearance, and Starlink Comments

    Russia launched ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv, causing multiple explosions. Mine clearance operations have begun around Oleksandrivka and Oleshky. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized the limited supply of Patriot missiles. Putin praised Elon Musk's Starlink technology, while two Germans were arrested for attacking Starlink antennas. A Russian drone strike on a Dnipro train station resulted in 13 deaths.
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  4. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Lukashenko Orders Amnesty Draft Law Focused on Women

    Alexander Lukashenko has instructed the Ministry of Internal Affairs to draft an amnesty law with a focus on women. The President also approved changes to the republican public security monitoring system and the procedure for mandatory state fingerprinting. Additionally, he met with the head of the Republic of Altai and participated in a humanitarian operation in Oleyska.
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  8. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle East

    Novaya Gazeta Evicted from Moscow Office After 29 Years

    The editorial office of 'Novaya Gazeta', a prominent Russian newspaper, is being evicted from its building in central Moscow after nearly three decades. The eviction notice comes amidst the newspaper's recent designation as a 'foreign agent' by Russian authorities. The Anna Politkovskaya Museum, located within the building, will also close. The newspaper's editor-in-chief, Sergei Sokolov, cited minimal time to pack and a lack of a new location. The eviction follows difficulties in restoring the newspaper's donation system due to corporate refusals since being labeled a 'foreign agent'.
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  10. WorldRegulatorsCorruptionEurope

    Europe Ablaze: Massive Protests Demand Action on Cost of Living, Housing, and Public Services

    Across Europe, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in October to protest against rising energy prices, inflation, housing problems, and public service cuts. The demonstrations, which turned violent in some cities, are putting pressure on governments to take concrete steps. France saw the most intense protests, with 410,000 people demonstrating nationwide on 24 October, leading to clashes with police and over 1,300 arrests. In Italy, hundreds were detained in protests against government policies, while in Belgium, vehicles were set on fire. Spain, Portugal, and Albania also saw significant demonstrations, with demands ranging from affordable housing to retirement pay adjustments. Unions have announced new strike dates across the continent.
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  12. WorldMiddle East

    Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Promises Elections with 'Renewed' Electoral Authority

    Acting President Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela has repeatedly assured the public that all elections mandated by the Constitution will take place, organized by a 'renewed' electoral authority and with international observation. She has not specified an immediate date for the elections, stating that the political horizon is not measured by a single date but by achieving certain objectives first. Rodríguez has also promised to address issues such as warrantless arrests and blocked informative portals.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Ecuador's Lucía Yépez Fights for World Wrestling Title

    Ecuadorian wrestler Lucía Yépez, known as 'The Tiger', has qualified for the final of the 53kg category at the World Senior Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. She will compete for the world title against Japanese wrestler Moe Kiyooka on October 29th. Yépez, who won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024, has had a strong performance throughout the tournament, with three wins and dominant performances in the elimination rounds.
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  19. WorldEarthFlood

    Heavy Rain and Flooding Cause Deaths and Damage Across Syria

    Heavy rain and flooding have hit wide areas of Syria, causing deaths, injuries, and significant damage to infrastructure. At least 5 people, including 4 children, have died, and 5 others are missing. Civil defense teams have rescued 25 people and evacuated around 375 families from affected camps. The floods have also swept away several bridges and closed major roads, including the Aleppo–Raqqa and Raqqa–Deir ez-Zor routes. The National Meteorological Center warns of the possibility of flash floods in coastal and northwestern regions over the next 24 hours.
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  21. WorldEarthWeather

    LA Braces for First Rainy Halloween in Over a Decade

    Los Angeles residents are preparing for a potentially rainy Halloween, with forecasts predicting a high chance of rain on Saturday, October 31st, and Sunday, November 1st. This could be the first rainy Halloween in LA since 2014. The rain is expected to be scattered and light, with some areas remaining dry. Temperatures will be cool and possibly breezy. The exact timing and amounts of rain remain uncertain.
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  24. WorldLocal GovMiddle EastChina

    37th Ramstein Meeting on Ukraine's Defense Set for November 17

    The 37th meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine, known as the 'Ramstein' format, will take place on November 17 at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Co-chaired by the UK and Germany, the meeting aims to coordinate military assistance to Ukraine, including weapons, ammunition, air defense systems, and drones. Key priorities identified by Ukraine's Ministry of Defense include strengthening air and missile defense, accelerating arms deliveries, financing Ukrainian drone production, and preparing for the winter period.
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