Low-energy efficiency houses exempted from increase for 1 year.

Deby to rule for non-renewable 2-year transition period until elections.

Attack injured 49 people, including 6 children, says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

Village abandoned by residents destroyed by frequent shelling.

EU leaders reaffirmed commitment to support Ukraine, says Mario Draghi.

Ukraine retakes 29 settlements in Kherson on Oct. 1-6 amid counterattack launched in late August.

Local media reported Prime Minister Truss blocked public information campaign to encourage energy conservation.

White House continues to assail Russian President Vladimir Putin's 'irresponsible' nuclear saber rattling.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says Zelenskyy call on NATO show Kyiv poses threat for global community.

Counter-demonstrators accuse AfD of politically exploiting food, energy crisis.

Amini died due to health problems including sudden heart rhythm disorder, says official medical report.

In meeting, Serbian president, European Commission vice president agree on need for joint work on migration issues.

FAO food price index declines 1.1% month-on-month, led by lower vegetable oil prices.

Prize goes to Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, Memorial from Russia, and Center for Civil Liberties from Ukraine.

Tokyo cannot overlook unilateral attempt to change status quo by force, says foreign minister.

Government wants to freeze price increases on basic staples, but industry is pushing back.

Prime Minister Prayut directs all national flags be flown at half-mast for day in order to express condolences to victims' families.

With aim to build confidence, contribute to border commissions, mission to start in October for 2 months at most.

‘I don't think there's any such thing as the ability to easily (use) a tactical nuclear weapon and not end up with Armageddon,’ says US president.

Female countryman, local guide injured.

Incident makes clear Russian citizens 'don’t want to fight Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine,' says Dan Sullivan.

Ukraine’s president calls 1st summit of European Political Community opportunity to restore peace.

More than 1 in 10 gas stations in France affected by fuel shortages, with long waiting lines.

E-commerce share in overall retail sales reached 21% last year, says head of sector association.

12 North Korean warplanes fly in formation for what appear to be air-to-surface firing drills, followed by 30 South Korean fighter jets, reports media.

Francois Hollande says war will last several months because fundamentals not established for talks to begin.

Greek outlets failed to retract fabricated reports on 'Turkish push-forward of irregular migrants,' says Turkish Embassy in Athens.

Fire extinguished, no casualties reported, say Russian authorities.

Road section collapsed, train carriages burning on bridge after explosion.

Well-known Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky also included on list, say media reports.

Risk of cholera outbreak, malaria and dengue fever threaten to claim far more lives than floods, says Antonio Guterres.

Putin marks 70th birthday in company of leaders of Commonwealth of Independent States.

'We are at the edge of the precipice,' City Mayor Eric Adams warns.

New framework seeks to replace predecessor after it was thrown out by European Court of Justice in 2020 on privacy concerns.

Members at UN Human Rights Council vote to appoint special rapporteur to examine human rights situation in Russia.

Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib, 2 lawmakers cut their hair as gesture of solidarity with protesters in Iran.

Ukrainian president's adviser alludes to Russian involvement in explosion.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov warns introduction of price cap on Russian oil may have destructive impact on energy markets.

Anti-Muslim hate crimes rose by 42% to 3,459 in year ending March 2022, according to Home Office figures.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says principle of territorial integrity applies only to governments, representing all people of country.

Lebanon, Israel locked in dispute over maritime area rich in gas and oil.

On official visit to Canberra, Prime Minister Sogavare meets Australian counterpart.

Russian president signs decree about additional groups having mobilization deferments.

All 16 victims are 'young women of African origin,' according to Greek media.

Amid missile launches by Pyongyang, Chinese envoy to UN calls on US to address ‘legitimate concerns’ of North Korea.

It will take 'years' for coastal state to be fully rebuilt in wake of Hurricane Ian, says US president.

Pyongyang accuses Washington of escalating military tensions on Korean peninsula.

6 bodies recovered in total from Bay of Bengal as 15 passengers remain missing.

Spanish premier had no objections to Germany’s €200 billion plan to support its industry.

44 European leaders, including EU, Türkiye, UK, launch ‘strategic discussions’ on continent’s security, stability.

Gambia probes dozens of child deaths linked to cough, cold syrups produced by India's Maiden Pharmaceuticals.

Jung Myung-seok, leader of Providence Church, charged with assaulting 2 women from Australia, Hong Kong.

NATO chief hails 'impressive progress' of Ukrainian army, vows to 'step up support'.

Despite differences, both sides agree on need for US support to Türkiye as NATO ally, says Akif Cagatay Kilic.

Putin orders publication of new text of Russian Constitution with 4 Ukrainian regions.

Kamlarb uses gun, knife to attack day-care center in Nong Bua Lam Phu province; 24 children among dead.

Thousands gather in Athens to demand more rights, including increase in pensions.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

Outstanding public debt totals just over $31.1T, Treasury Department data shows.

Trade unions protest for higher salaries, more staff to run service.

With Russian president's approval, Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions 'join' Russian Federation.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Conflict in northern Mozambique has not subsided, violent groups disrupt lives of civilians, says UN refugee agency.

5-time higher than previous appeal of $160M, revised plan to help South Asian country cope with devastation caused by super floods.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, however, reminds that Russia's military doctrine allows only defensive use of nuclear weapons.

Gazprom stopped gas delivery to Italy, reduced supply to Moldova.

UN refugee agency says Merkel to get award for protecting refugees at height of Syria crisis.

Hailed in Ukraine as ‘defenders of Azovstal,’ 5 Ukrainians are in Türkiye under personal guarantees of protection by President Erdogan.

Deal includes unfreezing of Iranian funds abroad, according to Iranian media.

Both countries call it 'provocative' and 'unacceptable'.

68 people applied for Kazakhstan citizenship so far, says interior minister.

Sergey Shoygu says all conscripts will be trained before taking part in military activities.

Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, Anton Zeilinger awarded 'for experiments with entangled photons, pioneering quantum information science'.

Last week, Moscow expelled Japanese consul after he was ‘caught buying information on Russia’s cooperation with Asian-Pacific country’.

Turkish Foreign Ministry calls on EU and its member states to respect sovereignty, equality of states in line with international law and UN principles.

Latest move by Kyiv comes after Russian parliament ratified agreements on annexing Ukraine's breakaway regions.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.

Depositor recovers $11,750 from his bank account.

Kremlin spokesman says US gets chance to sell more gas if Nord Stream stays broken.

All lawmakers vote unanimously in favor of move, despite widespread condemnation by international community.

Country estimates to collect $4.6B over 2 years to support households, businesses in energy crisis.

US-based website was offering access to database including phone numbers of British prime minister, 25 other Cabinet ministers, Mail on Sunday reports.

Poland's demands from Germany, a subject Berlin says a 1953 declaration closed off, total up to $1.3T.

Talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal have seen multiple breaks.

Silver gains 0.9%, while aluminum down 0.8%.

Littlefeather became activist in her 20s as she explored her Native American roots.

Global gas demand is forecast to drop by 0.8% this year and grow 0.4% in 2023 due to high prices and lower supplies.

Central banks can overcome economic problems but not overnight, says Joshua Aizenman, professor of economics at University of Southern California.

Libyan authorities often announce discoveries of mass graves in war-torn country.

Death of 22-year-old woman in police custody has seen widespread protests across Iran in recent weeks.

Number is feared to continue to rise.

Russian diplomat's actions 'incompatible with diplomatic status, regarded as interference,' says Lithuanian Foreign Ministry.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.

Annexation treaties on admission of Ukraine's 4 breakaway regions are constitutional, says Russian Constitutional Court.

He also appeals to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be 'open to serious peace offers'.

More than 100 injured people under treatment in 8 hospitals, says deputy governor.

Kyiv said earlier its soldiers were entering Lyman in eastern region of Donetsk.

It is second takeover of power in Burkina Faso in less than a year.

10 remaining Security Council members voted in favor of resolution, while China, India, Brazil and Gabon abstained from vote.

Antonio Guterres emphasizes 'that actions and statements that can heighten tensions should be avoided,' says spokesman.