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Russian attacks on Ukraine leave 600,000 without power as Zelenskyy says Moscow ‘disrespecting’ US - Europe live

Russian attacks on Ukraine left 600,000 people without power on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, “Russia has never before shown such ostentatious disrespect toward the United States.” The strikes hit energy infrastructure despite ceasefire claims. Meanwhile, military operations faced issues after Starlink connection speeds got restricted during the conflict.

Ukrainian soldiers in combat have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted

Ukrainian soldiers lost access to Starlink satellite internet on Tuesday evening, disrupting key military operations. Serhiy Beskrestnov said, “Our armed forces did not receive a warning about these restrictions and this led to the failure of a number of missions.” The outage followed pressure to stop strikes on Russia.

Pope Leo's Cancer Surgery Draws Outpouring From World Leaders

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery for lung cancer on Tuesday, drawing prayers from world leaders. The Vatican said the 90-minute procedure successfully removed part of his right lung. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, "Pope Leo XIV is a source of inspiration to Catholics right around the world." Get well soon.

Trump Adds Another Giveaway to His Midterm Pitch: Pardons.

President Trump added pardons to his midterm campaign promises during a rally in Wasilla, Alaska, on Tuesday. He previously offered voters financial rewards like Obamacare refund checks and a Trump Dividend. These handouts aim to help endangered Republicans as the party faces a difficult electoral landscape before the upcoming midterms.

From Allies to Enemies: Ethiopia and Eritrea Edge Toward War

Ethiopia and Eritrea are now on the brink of fighting each other after a stunning split. Ethiopia last week accused Eritrea of invading its territory. Residents saw truckloads of Eritrean troops crossing the border into Adigrat last weekend. This conflict could lead to the first war between them in decades.

Sudan cannot afford to dismiss a chance for dialogue

In August, a committee of 19 Sudanese public figures launched an initiative to prepare for national dialogue. The group met SAF chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to push for peace. While many groups oppose these talks, the committee said it is not seeking to negotiate Sudan’s future or determine agendas.

EXCLUSIVE: US Justice Department threatens California over alleged noncitizen voters, letter shows

The US Justice Department gave California officials 48 hours on Tuesday to review a list of alleged noncitizen voters or face legal action. The government wants to stop these people from voting in the November 3 election. McCotter wrote, "Allowing noncitizens to vote cancels citizen votes," to justify this move.

Transcript: Why the French Revolution was a financial revolution -- Part 1

The Story of Money podcast explores how the French Revolution was a violent financial revolution. Host Robin Wigglesworth and professor Rebecca Spang discuss how the fight for liberty became a struggle over money. They said, "Nobody at the time knew or expected that this was the French Revolution." It ruined finances.

UN official says ‘window of opportunity’ for peace in DR Congo

A senior United Nations official told the Security Council on Tuesday that a “window of opportunity” for peace exists in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. While diplomatic efforts showed progress, fighting continued. The UN will facilitate a meeting on October 18 in Lusaka to help address the crisis.

Global financial system is failing developing countries, says Ed Miliband

Foreign secretary Ed Miliband said the global financial system is failing developing countries. Speaking in Bangkok on Wednesday, he called for a new deal to help governments struggling with debt. “The global financial system and indeed the global order is failing to serve developing countries on debt,” Miliband said.

Leaders of India’s Cockroach party jailed for violating ban on protest site

Two leaders of India’s Cockroach party, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, got five days in Tihar prison on Tuesday. They jumped police barricades at Jantar Mantar to protest a new ban on the site. Founder Abhijit Dipke said, “You cannot denotify the resistance,” as many youth activists continue to face detention.

Six deaths confirmed in Florida from Hurricane Isaias, governor says

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Tuesday that six people died in the state due to Hurricane Isaias. The storm made landfall last week, causing significant damage. Officials confirmed these deaths as recovery efforts started across the region. Many families got help as the state assessed the impact of the hurricane.