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Today's updates, from the Kyiv bridge struck during Merz's visit to the elections in Latvia.
Foreign Affairs and Geopolitics — Merz in Kyiv, new attack on North Bridge — During the visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the Ukrainian capital, a Russian drone struck the Pivnichnyj Bridge (North Bridge) again, wounding two people according to Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko; Germany announced a military aid package worth 1 billion euros. Sky TG24 · Bundesregierung
Foreign Affairs and Geopolitics — UN: over 400 Ukrainian civilians killed or wounded per week — UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk reported that in the first eight months of 2026 there was an average of over 400 civilians killed or wounded every week in Ukraine; the Russian Defense Ministry stated it would intensify attacks following Zelensky’s statements on Russian refineries. Sky TG24
Foreign Affairs and Geopolitics — Israeli raid in Gaza City, over 1,400 dead since ceasefire — An Israeli airstrike targeted a senior Hamas official in Gaza City; according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, at least 1,400 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the US-mediated truce took effect nearly a year ago. Time News
Europe — Spain, Sumar sets October 17 for the launch of Frente Amplio — The four Sumar parties (IU, Comuns, Más Madrid, Movimiento Sumar) have agreed to present the new Frente Amplio coalition and the candidate for possible early elections on October 17, as the likelihood grows that Pedro Sánchez will call them. elDiario.es
Italy — Prisons, Balboni commits to Genoa’s Oversight Office — Deputy Justice Minister Alberto Balboni has pledged commitment to restoring a dedicated prison administration office to Liguria, currently merged with the Piedmont and Aosta Valley Oversight Office, according to the Sappe union. Liguria Notizie
Tech & AI — Kyoto, 16 countries sign the “Golden Age of Science” on artificial intelligence — The United States and 15 other countries published a joint declaration at the Science and Technology in Society Forum in Kyoto to encourage scientific research that integrates artificial intelligence. NBC News
News — Two new species discovered on World Animal Day — Coinciding with World Animal Day on October 4, researchers announced the identification of a new feline species in Bolivia and a penguin species in Antarctica thanks to advanced genetic studies. Impronta Unika
Culture — Aquinum, two exceptional finds from University of Salento excavations — During the 18th excavation campaign at the ancient Roman city of Aquinum, a decorated boundary marker and a marble votive altar were presented, with a new fragment reconstructing an inscription previously known only in part. Lecce Oggi
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