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A Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia resulted in at least 20 deaths, including three children. Donald Trump criticized Zelensky's leadership and suggested a change in Ukraine's presidency.
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In New Delhi, the leader of the 'Cockroach Party' was arrested ahead of a new day of protests over suspected electoral fraud and the removal of 130 million voters. Large gatherings are expected despite bans.
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Ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, Democrats are consolidating their lead, now reaching traditionally Republican states such as Kansas. Tense televised debates marked the campaign.
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Despite being banned for nearly seven decades, dowry-related violence in India causes about 16 female deaths daily, reflecting deep gender inequalities.
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On Thursday, 71,500 people protested across France for the student movement, including 24,500 in Paris. The Interior Ministry reported 504 arrests and 48 police officers injured.
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After a four-year truce, the conflict in Yemen has reignited, pitting Iran-backed Houthi rebels against Saudi-supported government forces amid rising regional violence.
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According to NASA, Thailand experienced significant flooding in late September and early October 2026 due to persistent rains and a stationary low-pressure system. Prachin Buri and surrounding agricultural areas were heavily affected, with satellite images showing the extent of the waters.
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Since the U.S. Department of Justice released 3 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein in January 2026, a France 24 investigation highlights the extent and workings of his network.
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French astronaut Sophie Adenot departs the International Space Station after 235 days, a European record, for a return to Earth scheduled on October 8 off the coast of California.
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Margaret Hamilton, American engineer and computer scientist, died on September 30 at age 90. She developed the Apollo program's critical computer system for the U.S. lunar mission.
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Ahead of the US midterm elections, Democrats are gaining ground in Senate polls, a key factor in the congressional power balance against the president.
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According to RFI, Eritrean troops are currently deployed in northern Tigray, Ethiopia, worsening tensions between the two countries after diplomatic ties were severed last week.
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