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October 2026
ISS Crew Readies Final Roll-Out Arrays as Orbital Medicine Takes Center Stage
Expedition 75 entered a demanding phase combining preparations for two late-October and early-November spacewalks with portable diagnostics, cell research and 3D bioprinting aboard the station.
Warsaw to impose weapons ban on November 11
Carrying any kind of weapon, including an unloaded one, will be prohibited in Warsaw during Poland’s Independence Day events.
Early voting accelerates ahead of US congressional elections
Democrats retain a polling advantage with ten days remaining, but modest shifts could sharply alter the balance of power in Congress.
Ukraine to Set Clocks Back on October 25
Ukraine will switch to winter time overnight into Sunday, moving clocks back by one hour at 4 a.m.
Epitsentr and Kharkiv entered round 10 with contrasting runs
The league’s statistical preview highlighted two previous draws and a five-game winning streak for Kharkiv.
Italy Accounts for 69% of EU Pasta Output
Italy produced more than 4.2 million tonnes of pasta in 2025, far ahead of every other EU member. Germany ranked third behind Spain.
Ukraine’s tax service clarifies treatment of war-damaged business assets
A new guidance letter addresses tax accounting for corporate property destroyed, damaged or lost during hostilities in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Tax Service and IMF Focus on Digital Reform
Tax risk management, EU-compatible IT systems and efforts to reduce the shadow economy were central to talks between Ukraine’s tax authority and the IMF.
Ukrainian Railways takes freed captives home
A Ukrainian Railways train is carrying citizens released in the October 23 prisoner exchange to their families. Four railway employees who spent more than four years in captivity are among the passengers.
NASA Sets a New Artemis Path to the Moon
NASA has outlined a staged approach aimed at returning US astronauts to the lunar surface in 2028. Artemis III is assigned a crewed test in low Earth orbit, while Artemis IV is designated as the program’s first surface mission.
Enemy Combat Losses — October 24, 2026
Enemy losses as of October 24, 2026.
Ukraine Says Starlink Speed Restrictions Remain
Kyiv says tests show that Starlink and Starshield terminals still lose connectivity while moving at high speed, despite assurances from the US president.
Poland detains six in international online fraud investigation
The suspects include Polish, Ukrainian, Moldovan and Georgian nationals. Prosecutors say nearly PLN 2 million was laundered through accounts linked to internet scams.
Former detainees describe abuse of freed American Stephen Hubbard
Stephen Hubbard, 74, was released in Russia on October 21 after being held since 2022. Ukrainians imprisoned alongside him alleged that guards subjected the American to beatings, hunger and sustained humiliation.
Lviv Region Panel Reviews Support for Displaced People and Veterans
Regional officials and civil society representatives discussed coordinated assistance for vulnerable residents. Housing policy, psychosocial care and access to social services were among the main issues.
Dynamo beat Kudrivka in Kędziorek’s first match
The Kyiv side won 3-1 as Polish coach Maciej Kędziorek began his tenure with a victory.
Ukrainian MP seeks minimum-wage cap for interim ARMA chiefs
Draft law No. 16175 would reserve statutory executive salaries at Ukraine’s asset recovery agency for leadership appointed after an open competition. Its supporting note relies on sharply critical claims about the agency’s interim management that have not been presented as judicial findings.
Obolon U-21 Set for Polissya Home Match
Obolon’s youth side will host Polissya U-21 in Bucha on October 24, while defender Ruslan Vysochanskyi continues his gradual return to team training.
Ukraine weighs fast-track courts for international child return cases
Bill No. 16177 would create a dedicated procedure for disputes governed by the 1980 Hague Child Abduction Convention. The proposal combines strict deadlines, specialised courts and safeguards addressing violence, concealment and the child’s own views.
Ukrainian bill seeks legal vehicle for Indigenous representative bodies
Draft law No. 16176 would let recognized representative institutions establish executive entities with full legal personality. The proposal targets a gap between formal government recognition and the practical ability to manage funds, contracts and staff.