Kramatorsk Bus Strike: Russian Glide Bomb Kills 33
A Kramatorsk bus strike by a Russian glide bomb killed 33 people and wounded 18 on Oct. 8, as the Pryluky toll rose to 22 and Kyiv faced fresh air raids.
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October 7 Memorial: Boston Remembers, Three Years On
An October 7 memorial three years on: Boston remembers the victims and hostages, local families touched by the attack, and how the community marks the day.
France High School Protests: Lecornu Suspends Classes
France’s high school protests: Lecornu cleared timetables, 6,100 arrests, student demands, and the end-of-October deadline for a government plan.
Spain Snap Election Set for Nov. 29 After Housing Defeat
Pedro Sánchez dissolved parliament after housing decrees failed; Spain votes Nov. 29. Key dates, seats at stake and what polls suggest.
RAF Fairford Bombers: US Pulls B-1s Over Iran Drone Threat
RAF Fairford bombers flew home as the US pulled about 12 B-1s from England over warnings of an Iran-linked drone plot, a week after arrests near the base.
Mecca Pact Activated: Pakistan, Turkey Forces to Saudi Arabia
The Mecca pact is in force for the first time as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey agree to deploy forces after Houthi strikes on Riyadh and Aden airports.
Russia Mass Attack on Ukraine Kills 15 on Putin’s Birthday
A Russia mass attack on Ukraine with about 70 missiles and 130 drones killed at least 15 on Oct. 7, most in a Pryluky apartment block, as Kyiv was hit again.
Publisher’s Editorial: October 7, Never Again, and Boston
On the October 7 anniversary, our publisher remembers the victims and hostages, stands with Israel, and honors Boston’s Jewish community. Never again.
Brazil Election Runoff Set as Flávio Bolsonaro Edges Lula
Flávio Bolsonaro led Lula 47% to 45% in the Oct. 4 first round, setting a Brazil election runoff for Oct. 25 as his Liberal Party gained ground in Congress.
Tigray Capital Mekelle Retaken by Ethiopian Federal Forces
Ethiopian federal troops and allied fighters hold the Tigray capital Mekelle after the TPLF withdrew, as Horn of Africa leaders meet in Egypt to urge restraint.