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Navoi has a new khokim: Bobir Islomov now heads the city

Bobir Islomov has been appointed khokim of the city of Navoi. Before this appointment, he served as First Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC 'Regional Electric Networks' for the operation of electric networks. The appointment decision was made on October 13, 2026, and approved by the Navoi City Council of People's Deputies, which at the same session dismissed Dilmurod Ergashev from the post of city khokim. Bobir Islomov was born in 1981 in the Navbahor district of the Navoi region. He graduated from the Navoi State Mining Institute in 2003, the Bukhara Technological Institute of Food and Light Industry in 2005, and the Higher School of Business in 2012.

President signs law tightening punishment for violence against children

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law tightening liability for violence against children. The document amends five codes and six laws. Sexual crimes against children under 14 will carry up to 25 years imprisonment or life imprisonment, with no statute of limitations. Those committing intentional crimes resulting in a child's death will not receive suspended sentences or early release. The law also adds protections for child victims, including video-recorded interrogations, state-funded lawyers, and stricter penalties for violations affecting minors' rights and safety.

Главы государств Центральной Азии и Азербайджана провели встречу в Авазе: доверие, вода, торговля и транспорт

8 октября 2026 года в туркменской курортной зоне Аваза прошла восьмая Консультативная встреча глав государств Центральной Азии и Азербайджана — первая после того, как в ноябре 2025 года Азербайджан стал полноправным участником формата. Президенты обсудили будущее формата, безопасность, дефицит воды, а также предложили проекты в сфере торговли, транспорта и энергетики.

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French journalist Natacha Polony joins growing field of 2027 presidential hopefuls

The list of candidates for the 2027 French presidential election continues to grow. Speaking on France Inter radio on Wednesday, Natacha Polony, a 51-year-old journalist and essayist, announced that she would run for president, saying she wanted to "shake up the political landscape." 'The situation leaves me no choice' Former editor-in-chief of Marianne magazine, Polony denounced what she describes as France's "complete loss of standing". She advocates economic, energy and food sovereignty a

US interested in Greenland's resources: Trump announces oil and gas projects

US President Donald Trump announced on October 14 on Truth Social his readiness to launch large-scale exploration for oil, gas and minerals in Greenland, though he provided no supporting studies, participating companies or timelines. He also stressed Greenland's importance for US and European security, citing its role in detecting missiles and drones. Last month, the US, Denmark and Greenland signed an Arctic security agreement providing for expanded US military presence, two new bases and possible deployment of the 'Golden Dome' system, while confirming Danish sovereignty and Greenland's right to self-determination.

New proposal in Russian schools: grades 10–11 may become paid

LDPR deputies have prepared a draft law proposing paid education for children of foreign citizens and stateless persons in grades 10–11 of Russian schools. The initiative amends Article 78 of the education law, allowing free secondary education only under international treaties or federal laws. Restrictions on vocational education are not introduced. LDPR leader Leonid Slutsky said funds from paid education should support Russian schoolchildren.

Appeal to Gazeta. Should an oncology patient have to fight on their own to get chemotherapy?

Several oncology patients in Tashkent have appealed to Gazeta, saying the process of obtaining preferential referrals (orders) for treatment has become complicated. The Republican Oncology and Radiology Center says free services have not been stopped — only the patient referral procedure changed, with referrals now issued electronically through the DMED system. A patient with triple-negative stage 3 breast cancer describes her three-hour ordeal navigating the new system and asks why patients must fight the system themselves while battling cancer.

Sentence handed down 30 years after the killing of Tupac Shakur

A Las Vegas court has sentenced 63-year-old Duane Davis, known as "Keffe D", to life in prison for the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis will not be eligible for early parole for up to 40 years. The murder remained one of the most high-profile unsolved cases in the US for decades.

Russia arrests Japanese Hokkaido Shimbun journalist on suspicion of spying

Authorities in Russia's Sakhalin region have detained Yuki Imai, a correspondent for the Japanese newspaper "Hokkaido Shimbun", on charges of engaging in intelligence activities. The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia reported the arrest on Tuesday. "As a result of operational search measures, it was established that he collected and stored information related to the country's defence capability, with the aim of passing it on, on the instructions of the national intelligence service, for

Prosecution calls Russell Brand 'ruthless' sexual predator at opening of sex assault trial

Russell Brand behaved as a “ruthless” sexual predator when he assaulted six women over the course of a decade, a prosecutor said on Wednesday as she opened the rape and sexual assault case against the actor-comedian. Brand, 51, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. The charges involve six women and alleged offences between 1999 and 2009. Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones told jurors at Southwark Crown Court in London that t

MEPs urge EU to shield International Criminal Court from US sanctions

Fifty-eight members of the European Parliament have urged the European Commission to shield the International Criminal Court (ICC) from US sanctions that threaten to disrupt its operations. In a letter sent on Tuesday and seen by Euronews, the MEPs called on Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to defend the Netherlands-based court against what they described as “an attack by a foreign power on an entity on EU territory”, warning of "devastating" consequences. US President Donald Trump’s

Counterfeit dollars sold for 44 million sums: three people detained

In Samarkand, three citizens were detained while attempting to sell counterfeit banknotes totaling 7,400 US dollars for 44 million sums. The fake 100-dollar bills were brought from Turkey; two of the detainees had prior convictions.

How Germany is training medical staff to fight Ebola

Just two days ago, Louise Gotze was in the Ugandan city of Entebbe with her team, sharing her knowledge with around 30 doctors and nurses. She spoke to healthcare professionals about how to care for Ebola patients without becoming infected themselves. "These training sessions are absolutely essential to ensure that staff do not become infected and that they know how to work safely when they are in the red zone, meaning the area where patients are being treated," Gotze told Euronews. Around 200

EU's methane rules face one-year delay, sparking environmental backlash

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a one-year delay for importers to show compliance with EU methane rules, giving companies until May 2029 to prove that their supplies meet equivalent EU standards. The proposal follows pressure from industry and governments concerned about compliance costs and energy security, but falls short of calls from some EU countries for a three-year delay. Environmental groups condemned the move, arguing that the methane rules pose no threat to Europe's ene

28-year-old driver killed in traffic accident caused by speeding in Fergana

A 28-year-old driver died in a traffic accident in Furqat district of Fergana region. Driving a BMW at over 100 km/h, he lost control on a sharp turn, hit a warning post, a concrete barrier and a tree, and the car overturned. The passenger, who was thrown out through the windshield, survived and recounted the moment of the tragedy. It was reported that the driver had no license and had previously been held administratively liable for violations.

A new night train will launch between Hamburg and Munich in March 2027

A new night train in Germany linking Hamburg and Munich is set to launch on 23 March 2027. Berlin-based Nox Mobility says its first service will run three times a week in each direction, with stops in Bremen and Augsburg. With a new generation of night trains designed to make overnight rail “the most obvious alternative” to short-haul flights, Nox Mobility previously revealed that it plans connections between 100 European cities by 2035. Its proposed network includes Paris, Barcelona, Amsterd

Portuguese parliament backs extension of parental leave: what changes?

On Tuesday, MPs meeting in a parliamentary working group approved a joint proposal by the PS and PSD to extend parental leave. Under the proposal, parents would be entitled to fully paid leave for 180 days (six months) if it is shared, or 150 days (five months) if it is taken by only one of them. In the first of these scenarios, each parent will have to take at least 30 consecutive days or two periods of 15 days in a row, in order to receive a benefit equal to their full reference wage, calcula

Iran executes man accused of armed attacks during US-Israeli strikes

Iran executed a political prisoner in Kerman on Wednesday on charges of carrying out armed attacks during what the Iranian judiciary described as joint American-Israeli military operations on Iranian soil. The Mizan news agency, the official outlet of Iran's judiciary, identified Ali-Sina Mostafavi, 38, as one of "the armed agents of the American-Zionist enemy" and accused him of opening fire on civilians in Azadi Square in Kerman on 24 March, wounding one person and a young girl. According to