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G7 countries announced the release of 100 million barrels of oil. The decision came amid pressure from Donald Trump and concerns over soaring prices.
Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s National Rally, supported Donald Trump’s invitation for Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit. She said initiatives aimed at ending the war in Ukraine should be welcomed.
US midterm elections will take place on November 3, 2026, with all House seats and one-third of the Senate up for election. A Reuters/Ipsos poll put Donald Trump’s approval at 31%, while a Democratic takeover of Congress could speed decisions on aid to Ukraine.
The US Embassy in Ottawa accused Canadian officials of trying to influence American politics ahead of November’s midterm elections. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford denied interfering in the vote.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a cultural overhaul, with National Museum exhibits on feminist and LGBTQ activism and political violence removed. Civil rights groups, artists and students protested outside the Bogotá museum, accusing the government of censorship.
Russia said it was ready in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the US as Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities continued. On Wednesday, Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg after talks with Volodymyr Zelensky.
US President Donald Trump may increase pressure on Ukraine to secure a deal ending the war with Russia by the end of 2026, The Atlantic reports. The outlet says Ukraine’s prospects could be shaped by US midterm elections and possible November talks involving Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
Expanded ICE arrests are disrupting Texas’s construction workforce and economy. Agents made more than 12,000 arrests in July, while approval of Donald Trump among Texas Latinos has fallen to 37%, according to Equis Research.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg as Moscow signalled in-principle support for three-way talks with Ukraine and the US. Kyiv backed holding them no later than early November, while Abu Dhabi was mentioned as a possible venue.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is not losing the war, but is losing people and time because of Russian attacks. He said Kyiv is ready for negotiations and any form of ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump said Washington continues to hit Iran economically and militarily. Chinese Premier Li Qiang condemned the US-Israeli attacks, while an IRGC spokesman threatened undersea communication cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump said “somebody else” should negotiate on Ukraine’s behalf while criticising Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He defended his decision to waive sanctions for Russia, saying his aim was to stop the war rather than help Moscow.
Donald Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election. The report also covers student protests confronting Itamar Ben-Gvir and the death of a seven-year-old girl in Gaza in Israeli gunfire.
Downing Street criticised US defence secretary Pete Hegseth for downplaying Nato allies’ combat role in Afghanistan. The UK said 457 British personnel died there and reaffirmed its “unwavering” support for Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Iranian officials in Tehran to discuss the US-Israeli war against Iran and regional security. The visit followed calls from Gulf Cooperation Council states for Moscow to help restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Downing Street has publicly rebuked US defence secretary Pete Hegseth for saying most non-American Nato forces in Afghanistan did not take part in combat. The UK government said more than 450 British personnel never returned from the war.
Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the country’s October 27 election approaches. Trump had withheld a public endorsement for months amid disagreements over Iran and Gaza.
US President Donald Trump said easing sanctions on Russia was intended to keep Moscow at the negotiating table and accused Volodymyr Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war. Zelenskyy warned that the move would strengthen Russia’s war effort.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to prolong the war ahead of elections. US President Donald Trump said Russia is doing little, if anything, to help Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday. The talks came as Russia and Ukraine carried out drone strikes on each other’s energy sites, while Donald Trump accused Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war.
US President Donald Trump said he suspended several sanctions on Russia to keep Moscow engaged in negotiations over the war in Ukraine. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev called the move historic, while Volodymyr Zelensky warned that siding with Vladimir Putin would be a mistake.
US President Donald Trump accused Volodymyr Zelenskyy of never having wanted to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. In a Truth Social post, Trump also said he was negotiating peace and did not want to push Russia away from the bargaining table.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the US was pressuring Ukraine to capitulate to Russia. In a Bloomberg interview on 18 October, he also said Washington was supplying only 12 Patriot interceptors a month, about a quarter of the rate under Joe Biden.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia’s war against Ukraine must end. He said communication between Washington and Kyiv remains “virtually nonstop” despite a dispute with Donald Trump.
Donald Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 legislative election. In a social media post, Trump described the Israeli prime minister as a “Strong, Brave, and Brilliant” leader.
A FIFA committee will assess the merits of its peace prize after it was awarded to US President Donald Trump. Several committee members have called for the award to be discontinued.
Thousands of people rallied across the United States in “No Kings” demonstrations against President Donald Trump. The protests took place ahead of the midterm elections.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Donald Trump waived Graham Act sanctions against Russia for 60 days. Rubio said the administration needs time to assess their effects on global and US energy markets and tariffs on countries such as India.
Donald Trump said his decision to waive sanctions against Russia is “very good” for the United States and the world. He did not specify what the decision entails.
US support for Ukraine is at risk as relations between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy deteriorate sharply. The Ukrainian president has criticised an agreement between Washington and Moscow.
Donald Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions against Russia has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. They said the move undermines support for Ukraine.
Elon Musk and his America PAC political committee have agreed to settle two proposed class actions over promised daily $1m lottery payments before the 2024 US election. The terms were not disclosed and require court approval.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged support for new US sanctions on Russia after Donald Trump paused their implementation. The decision came two days before the law’s deadline, as Russian overnight strikes killed at least four people in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Donald Trump’s decision to pause a new sanctions package against Russia would encourage the Kremlin to intensify its war against Ukraine. The same day, Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, hitting more than 15 critical facilities.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Donald Trump’s decision not to impose new sanctions on Russia under the Graham Act could be followed by further sanctions relief. Zelenskyy argued that easing pressure would not stop Vladimir Putin and could instead be seen as support for his actions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said sanctions against Russia under the so-called Graham Act, signed by US President Donald Trump, had been completely ignored. He nevertheless believes the legislation could still pressure Russia.
Four of Donald Trump’s eight female cabinet officials have left their posts within a few months, through resignations or dismissals. All were replaced by men.
US President Donald Trump said he would like Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami. Trump also said he does not yet know whether the Russian leader will accept the United States’ invitation.
Donald Trump signed an order imposing new Russia sanctions required by law, then immediately suspended them indefinitely. He said the delay served US national interests.
US President Donald Trump has waived additional sanctions on Russia. The source says the move was intended to ease pressure on energy prices as differences with Volodymyr Zelenskyy widen.
US President Donald Trump has put on hold new sanctions against Russia that he had signed into law. The move came two days before the sanctions deadline and a week after a diesel deal with Vladimir Putin.
Donald Trump has paused a sweeping Russia sanctions package approved by both chambers of Congress. In an executive order on Friday, the US president said waiving the measures was in the national interest; they were due to take effect in two days.
US President Donald Trump has blocked some Russia sanctions included in a law passed by Congress. In an executive order, he said the waiver served US national interests; the law was due to take effect on 18 October.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending certain tariffs and sanctions against Russia under the Graham Act. The move comes as his administration seeks to lower diesel prices ahead of the 3 November midterm elections and faces criticism from lawmakers over Russian energy exports.
Donald Trump said a US Navy blockade had stopped all Iranian ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The source provided no further details or independent confirmation of the claim.
Donald Trump falsely claimed at a rally in north Georgia that Senator Jon Ossoff’s election was illegitimate. Ossoff faces Congressman Mike Collins in November and leads his Republican rival by nine points in most recent polling.
Alexander Lukashenko said the question of who should be Ukraine’s president is not for Donald Trump to decide. The Belarusian leader also said election promises should be kept.
Donald Trump accused fellow Republicans John Cornyn and Karl Rove of making Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign harder. Polls show Democrat James Talarico with a slight lead, and a Paxton defeat would be a major setback for Trump and the GOP.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa said the EU will not ease sanctions on Russia. Their assurance came ahead of a European Council meeting, following recent US decisions.
Twenty-two Democratic and Republican members of the US House of Representatives urged President Donald Trump to fully impose sanctions against Russia provided for under Senator Lindsey Graham’s act. Their call set October 18 as the deadline.
Polling has found that ICE’s hardline immigration enforcement effort linked to Donald Trump’s administration has divided voters ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. The source provides no specific tactics or polling figures.
The expansion of data centres powering artificial intelligence in the US is becoming a political flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections. A proposal in Washington would require the facilities to pay for the additional electricity infrastructure they create.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Donald Trump’s decision to strike a deal with Russia to release diesel onto global markets. Zelensky said he felt betrayed and demanded honesty from partners about the war.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino apologised to council members after the dispute over a private investment plan, but provided no new documents or details. European football officials said they still want him removed before or at the FIFA presidential election in March.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said he would not resign amid student-led protests in Tirana. Clashes over three days injured 51 police officers, while 65 people were arrested.
US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon” and “as soon as I want it to end.” He also said Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon and that oil prices would fall sharply.
President Donald Trump’s administration is considering allowing some sanctioned tankers to carry oil not covered by US sanctions. The proposal aims to ease record-high shipping costs, but analysts question whether it would materially increase capacity or reduce prices.
Guardian reporters will hold a reader Q&A on how the US economy could affect the midterm elections. The session is scheduled for Thursday at 12pm ET (4pm UTC), with voting set for 3 November.
US annual inflation rose to 3.7% in September from 3.4% in August, while prices increased 0.6% over the month. The figures add to uncertainty ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision later this month.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wants to bring Ukraine and the United States closer before meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy on October 14. He also said Britain would prepare new military and financial aid, while further sanctions on Russia are expected.