Russia says its forces shot down 616 drones overnight

Russia’s Defence Ministry says it downed 616 drones overnight

Russia’s Defence Ministry says it shot down 616 drones overnight on 23–24 October. Crimea’s Moscow-backed governor says strike-related power cuts led to electricity and water restrictions for residents.

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France’s police use tear gas at protests in four cities

French police used tear gas during nationwide demonstrations on 24 October. Nice prosecutors said on 25 October that 59 people had been taken into custody, including 11 suspected of belonging to extreme-right groups, as investigations continued into protest-related violence and injuries.

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Albania’s authorities report over 300 injured as clashes resume

Albania’s authorities reported more than 300 protesters and police injured as clashes resumed in Tirana on 24 October. They also reported dozens of arrests and attacks on government buildings. The confrontation follows demands for education changes, while Albania’s ombudsman has demanded an immediate reduction in overcrowding and an end to phone searches it described as illegal.

Ukraine and Russia report deaths in attacks on cities and industry

Ukrainian officials report four people killed and at least 37 wounded across four cities. In Russia, local officials confirm industrial damage in Togliatti and report three deaths at an unidentified facility in Oryol, while Ukraine says it struck a rubber producer and an electronics plant.

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French authorities impose local curfews after unrest

French authorities imposed partial, temporary curfews in parts of Paris and other cities after unrest. More than 400,000 people marched on 24 October, when clashes followed and police made more than 1,300 arrests. The government plans to debate a protest-damage compensation bill on 27 October.

Russian attacks disrupt schooling and services in Kyiv

Russian attacks have disrupted food supplies and subway travel in Kyiv, DW reports. Emergency power cuts resumed in late September, and strikes on energy infrastructure have left reliable supplies of heat, electricity and water uncertain for the coming winter.

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Italy’s government creates protest offence after Milan riots

Italy’s government has created a protest-violence offence and made parents liable for damage caused by their minor children. Al Jazeera reports 150 further police raids in Lombardy on 24 October, following searches targeting suspected participants in looting and rioting. Parliament must convert the decree into law within 60 days.

US Defence Secretary Hegseth warns against insider betting

Hegseth warns that wagers on military outcomes could help hostile intelligence services anticipate US operations and distort professional judgment. His department-wide memo invokes military and federal law, putting personnel on notice of possible enforcement over trades based on nonpublic information.

West Bank families report months without food aid after cuts

Displaced West Bank families told Al Jazeera they had gone months without food assistance, with one household frequently going to sleep hungry. The World Food Programme confirmed that some support stopped before its September announcement and said assistance could be restored for some recipients, who would be notified by text message.

South Ossetia’s parliament confirms Soslan Margiev as prime minister

South Ossetia’s confirmation of Soslan Margiev leaves its three senior executive posts held by officials with Russian government or judicial backgrounds, according to JAMnews. Margiev sets healthcare access and broader social benefits as priorities, while four ministerial posts await appointments.

UK ban on Palestine Action draws over 3,850 arrests, campaigners say

Defend Our Juries says more than 3,850 people have been arrested for publicly supporting Palestine Action, a count of arrests rather than convictions. The government defends the ban over alleged break-ins and criminal damage at defence sites; cofounder Huda Ammori’s appeal is scheduled for November 4–5.

Guinea-Bissau’s government postpones December 6 elections indefinitely

Guinea-Bissau’s transitional government has postponed the December 6, 2026, national elections indefinitely. It cites a lack of conditions for voting, while political analyst Cabi Sanha points to restrictions on political organizing. The cabinet is to discuss the elections before a new date is announced.