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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early general election on Monday, bringing forward a vote that had been scheduled for 2027, EFE reported.

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Should the world move away sharply from fossil fuels, or manage a slower, more careful retreat?

The world is running out of time to put guardrails on artificial intelligence, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned Monday, as a "ruthless race" between companies and countries raises concerns about human safety and even humanity's survival.

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"A horrific strike by two Russian drones on a civilian vessel in neutral waters carrying corn and owned by Türkiye. Azerbaijani and Indian citizens were on board. As of now, unfortunately, we know that the ship's captain was killed. My condolences. The fate of one other person is still being established. Eleven crew members were rescued, one of them injured," President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram.

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The Ministry of Defence has codified the Varkhan unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) and approved it for supply to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Deputy Ambassador James Ford highlighted reports of Russia's violations of international law, including torture, enforced disappearances and the unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children. He reaffirmed support for accountability mechanisms and urged Russia to agree an unconditional ceasefire and pursue a just and lasting peace.

'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation published a statement on 3 October 2026, warning foreign nationals, including diplomatic personnel, against remaining in Ukraine and purporting to place on them the "responsibility for any possible adverse consequences".

France welcomes the fact that the Syrian Arab Republic has joined the International Partnership against Impunity for Chemical Weapons (PICIAC)

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Türkiye's Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir said Sunday that 32 participants from 21 countries had adopted and endorsed the Antalya Declaration, marking the first time a declaration had been endorsed at the International Astronautical Congress' (IAC) Ministers and Members of Parliament Meeting (MMoP), Anadolu Agency reported.