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US Congressional Dems Accuse Trump of Trying to Interfere in Brazil’s Elections
In a letter, they demanded that Washington commit to recognizing the certified election results.
Block Auditor · October 1, 2026
Ukraine uses FP-7 ballistic missile in combat for first time – video
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, has announced the first combat use of the domestically produced FP-7 tactical ballistic missile.
Block Auditor · October 1, 2026
Air defence downs 78 Russian drones over course of day
Ukrainian air defence has downed 78 of the 97 attack drones launched by Russian forces against Ukraine on 1 October.
Block Auditor · October 1, 2026
Lithuanian president on Russian nuclear threat letter: reckless remarks becoming more frequent
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has said he is not surprised by Russia's letter to NATO threatening nuclear strikes over Kaliningrad Oblast.
Block Auditor · October 1, 2026
Council of Europe assembly calls for frozen Russian assets to be used to compensate Ukraine
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has called on member states to take action to redirect frozen Russian assets to pay compensation to Ukraine.
Block Auditor · October 1, 2026
Ukraine to provide shelters at all border crossing points by the end of 2026
The Ukrainian government expects to provide shelters at all border checkpoints by the end of 2026, amid Russian attacks on crossings on the borders with Poland, Romania and Moldova.
Block Auditor · October 1, 2026
Ukraine loses MiG-29 fighter jet and pilot in combat
Ukraine has lost a pilot and a MiG-29 fighter jet in combat.
Block Auditor · October 1, 2026
EU and Ukraine identify means to cover budget and defence needs in 2026
The EU and Ukraine say they have identified ways to cover Ukraine’s budget and defence needs for 2026 and agreed on steps to ensure timely funding.
Block Auditor · October 1, 2026
European Commission calls Russia's nuclear threats an intimidation tactic
The European Commission says Moscow is using nuclear rhetoric to spread fear and confirms it is coordinating with NATO to counter Russian threats, while noting that Brussels did not receive the letter directly.
Block Auditor · October 1, 2026
"Berlin 4" Lawyer on Pro-Palestine Protest Crackdown & Germany's Unconditional Support for Israel
Democracy Now! 's Amy Goodman is in Berlin, Germany, this week, where the crackdown on pro-Palestine speech is shaped by the German policy of Staatsräson , or “reason of state.” The concept refers to Germany's commitment to the existence of the Israeli state in light of the Holo
Block Auditor · October 1, 2026
Drone debris falls on roof of 25-storey building in Kyiv, causing fire
Drone debris has fallen onto the roof of a 25-storey residential building in Kyiv's Podilskyi district, causing a fire.
Block Auditor · October 1, 2026
Russians destroy equipment at Parkovyi data centre in Kyiv
Kyiv’s Parkovyi data centre has ceased operations after sustaining critical damage in Russian strikes. The company says its clients’ data are stored at backup sites in the EU.
Block Auditor · October 1, 2026