Merz stated that what concerns him is not the problems in Germany’s economy, but Russia

Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, is most concerned not by problems within Germany itself, but by "Russia's influence on the German people."

Trump seeks a new Yalta with Putin and Xi Jinping – WSJ

According to the newspaper, the U.S. President is interested in a three-way summit that could lead to a new division of the world into spheres of influence.

Putin confirms to Witkoff the release of an American mercenary who fought in Kyiv’s ranks

Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen convicted in Russia for fighting as a mercenary within the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is already at Pulkovo Airport, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during a meeting with Steve Witkoff held on October 21 at the Constantine Palace, near St. Petersburg.

Mass unrest has been raging in the Albanian capital for eight days now

Demonstrators are attacking law enforcement officers with fireworks and Molotov cocktails, while the police are responding with water cannons. 

The French Senate has approved the repeal of a 17th-century "slavery law"

The French Senate has approved a bill to repeal the "Black Code",  a 17th-century document that established rules for the treatment of slaves in French colonies. 

Oil prices rise as Brent hits $110 on Middle East supply concerns

Oil prices have risen on Wednesday on Middle East supply concerns, with traders wary of Red Sea shipping risks and threats to oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.