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The US has temporarily relaxed sanctions to allow large Russian diesel shipments to global markets, after President Trump said he had agreed the move with Vladimir Putin to bring down fuel prices ahead of November midterms. Ukraine has denounced the deal as a gift to Moscow, and European leaders have warned it will fund Russia’s war as Russian strikes have continued against Ukrainian cities.
Manchester City has been found guilty by an independent commission of financial rule breaches across nine seasons. The club denies wrongdoing and is appealing. Manager Enzo Maresca has reiterated faith in the club’s leadership and says the team is focusing on the pitch as the appeal unfolds and ahead of a high-profile clash with Liverpool.
Portugal's federation has opened disciplinary proceedings and placed Cristiano Ronaldo under provisional suspension after he left the national team camp in September, accusing coach Jorge Jesus of breaking promises about playing time and a press‑conference clarification. Ronaldo has apologised, accepted possible punishment and said he will be available after any suspension; the FPF labels the case "urgent."
Mikhail Zvinchuk, founder of the Rybar war blog, has been detained in Risan, Montenegro, along with several associates. Officials say the operation targets hybrid influence activities linked to Russia. Montenegro’s prime minister says institutions are protecting the country’s European future.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persist as indirect talks between Tehran and Washington stall. Iran has pressed seven conditions for reopening the strait, while the United States signals openness to further talks or renewed military action. A tanker strike near Hormuz is reported, and Western voices push back against perceived coercion amid a broader push for a political settlement.
Thousands of security personnel have sealed central New Delhi and detained leaders and supporters of the Gen‑Z "Cockroach Janta Party" ahead of a planned Saturday rally demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign over a Special Intensive Revision that has removed about 130 million names from voter rolls.
The Moscow City Court has sentenced nine ICC staff in absentia while Russia seeks extradition through several countries. Tokyo and Washington have protested and imposed sanctions against ICC personnel. Japan reaffirms support for the ICC, while U.S. measures freeze assets and restrict financial services. The developments threaten Japan-Russia and U.S.-ICC dynamics amid broader geopolitical strains.
Two workers have been hospitalized after a blast at the Motor Oil refinery in Agioi Theodoroi, about 60 kilometers west of Athens. The explosion caused no fire and the full cause remains unclear; one maintenance supervisor is being questioned as investigators begin examining the incident.
Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia have killed civilians, including children, with authorities reporting multiple casualties. Rescue teams are continuing searches as regional officials warn the toll may rise. Diplomatic efforts in Miami yesterday aimed at ending the war are ongoing.
The Trump administration has announced a diesel-supply agreement with Russia, a move framed as reducing US fuel prices ahead of the midterms. The plan envisions immediate Russian deliveries followed by larger volumes in November and thereafter, prompting reactions from Ukraine, Russia, and Western allies amid rising energy costs.
Israeli forces have struck a Syrian target near the Lebanese border, wounding six people—five Syrians and one Lebanese. The area has seen limited such attacks since a June ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel says the target operated under Iranian direction and planned attacks on Israeli forces in southern Syria.
Palestinian farmers face a wave of settler violence during the olive harvest across multiple West Bank districts. Local sources report beatings, property damage, and abductions as settlers operate under protection of Israeli forces. The incidents span Ramallah, Nablus, Qalqilia, Hebron, and Jericho, with dozens of attacks documented.