<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Viory</title><link>https://viory.video</link><description>Latest content from Viory.</description><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:19:51 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3120_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Hands-on leadership! - Lukashenko personally demonstrates close-combat technique during militia training ]]></media:title><title>Hands-on leadership! - Lukashenko personally demonstrates close-combat technique during militia training</title><description><![CDATA[ "*TO FOLLOW*" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3120_16102026/tdjA16fm66NiJghW/tdjA16fm66NiJghW.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3120_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:09:04 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3121_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'I think he wants to end the war' - Trump says Putin may listen to Pope Leo following phone call on Ukraine ]]></media:title><title>'I think he wants to end the war' - Trump says Putin may listen to Pope Leo following phone call on Ukraine</title><description><![CDATA[ "SCRIPT TO FOLLOW" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3121_16102026/ZSQ5nBdfcFYVrJ4d/ZSQ5nBdfcFYVrJ4d.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3121_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:02:44 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3119_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Iran war will end 'very soon, sooner than people think!' - Trump promises oil price plunge amid rising costs ]]></media:title><title>Iran war will end 'very soon, sooner than people think!' - Trump promises oil price plunge amid rising costs</title><description><![CDATA[ "SCRIPT TO FOLLOW" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3119_16102026/7HcUYjMSd76xeT5n/7HcUYjMSd76xeT5n.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3119_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:49:23 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3118_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ ‘SETTLE the war!’ – Trump sends blunt message to Zelensky, predicts fighting ‘is going to end’ ]]></media:title><title>‘SETTLE the war!’ – Trump sends blunt message to Zelensky, predicts fighting ‘is going to end’</title><description><![CDATA[ "SCRIPT TO FOLLOW" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3118_16102026/eJtZdYTPgySb7QtA/eJtZdYTPgySb7QtA.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3118_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:47:12 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3117_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'It's the WORLD'S deal!' - Trump downplays PM Meloni's concerns over 'risky' Russian diesel agreement ]]></media:title><title>'It's the WORLD'S deal!' - Trump downplays PM Meloni's concerns over 'risky' Russian diesel agreement</title><description><![CDATA[ "SCRIPT TO FOLLOW" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3117_16102026/Foo6SSB6TXWyx93c/Foo6SSB6TXWyx93c.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3117_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:41:44 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3116_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Not sure you're going to see me in that car!' - Trump praises Musk's 'very impressive' flying Tesla Roadster ]]></media:title><title>'Not sure you're going to see me in that car!' - Trump praises Musk's 'very impressive' flying Tesla Roadster</title><description><![CDATA[ "SCRIPT TO FOLLOW" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3116_16102026/ERGmy8MePPJoc3Fx/ERGmy8MePPJoc3Fx.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3116_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:34:18 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3115_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Abraham Accords comeback? - Trump says Saudi deal possible 'more than ever' as he backs Israeli offer to help fight Houthis ]]></media:title><title>Abraham Accords comeback? - Trump says Saudi deal possible 'more than ever' as he backs Israeli offer to help fight Houthis</title><description><![CDATA[ "SCRIPT TO FOLLOW" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3115_16102026/occPVcpUCr3wDHac/occPVcpUCr3wDHac.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3115_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:19:33 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3113_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'I don't know if he's coming... certainly we'd love to have him!' - Trump on Putin attending G20 summit ]]></media:title><title>'I don't know if he's coming... certainly we'd love to have him!' - Trump on Putin attending G20 summit</title><description><![CDATA[ "US President Donald Trump said he would 'love' to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami this December, although Moscow has yet to confirm whether he will attend. 

Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Friday, Trump was asked whether the Russian leader would be joining the gathering. 

"They asked to be represented, I don't know if he's coming, certainly I'd love to have him," Trump replied. 

His remarks followed Russia's participation in a G20 meeting in Bangkok on Thursday, where Moscow was represented by its finance minister. 

If Putin attends, it would mark his first appearance at an in-person G20 leaders' summit since 2019. 

The summit is scheduled for December 14-15 at Trump's Doral resort in Florida, with economic prosperity, energy security, supply chains and emerging technologies among the stated priorities of the US presidency." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3113_16102026/sUwiCKbiSvdXGuPm/sUwiCKbiSvdXGuPm.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3113_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:15:15 +0000</pubDate><category>accidents-and-disasters</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3114_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Ciudad del Este under water - Drone footage shows flooding affecting around a thousand families in Paraguay ]]></media:title><title>Ciudad del Este under water - Drone footage shows flooding affecting around a thousand families in Paraguay</title><description><![CDATA[ "The rise of the Parana River has caused flooding and evacuations in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, due to heavy rainfall associated with the El Nino phenomenon battering the region, where around a thousand families across five neighbourhoods have been affected.
Aerial images show homes encircled by water and streets covered with water and debris, while a boat travels through the flooded areas to facilitate the movement of affected residents. The emergency has forced numerous families to leave their homes temporarily and seek shelter, while others rely on humanitarian aid to meet their basic needs.
Itaipu Binacional's Division of Hydrological and Energy Studies reported that the river reached 121.24 metres above sea level at the hydrometric station at the Friendship Bridge on Thursday 15 October. A slight fall is expected from Saturday 17; however, rainfall forecast for the middle of next week could trigger fresh rises.
The rise of the Parana River coincides with heavy rainfall recorded in Paraguay and other parts of its basin, conditions that may be influenced by the El Nino climate phenomenon, which is associated with changes in precipitation patterns in South America.
Itaipu and emergency teams continue to monitor the river level and provide assistance to families in low-lying areas. The authorities urge the public to follow official advice and avoid flooded areas, while those affected wait for waters to recede sufficiently to return home safely." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3114_16102026/Eod7c2t3r5HHBnRL/Eod7c2t3r5HHBnRL.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3114_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:13:11 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3109_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ More classrooms, NOT MORE BOMBS! - Italian students face police water cannons during nationwide 'No Meloni Day' protests ]]></media:title><title>More classrooms, NOT MORE BOMBS! - Italian students face police water cannons during nationwide 'No Meloni Day' protests</title><description><![CDATA[ "Riot police clashed with students in Turin on Friday during nationwide 'No Meloni Day' protests, as demonstrators demanded more funding for schools instead of increased military spending.

Footage shows officers directing water cannons at demonstrators, while protesters throw smoke bombs towards police lines.

"We need more classrooms, not more bombs. We do not support the Meloni government. We do not want war," one protester said.

The protesters also reportedly threw rocks and eggs at police.

Students have reportedly accused Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government of prioritising weapons over education, pointing to damaged ceilings, broken windows and unusable toilets in schools desperate for repairs.

Demonstrations also took place in Rome, Milan, Cagliari, Genoa, Venice and Florence.

The nationwide mobilisation followed a wave of school occupations in Turin, where students have been demanding urgent repairs, improved facilities and greater investment in education.

The protests followed Tuesday's Senate approval of the government's public finance framework, which sets out increased defence spending for 2027 and 2028. NATO estimates cited by the Italian parliament also project military expenditure reaching 2.1 percent of GDP in 2026.

On October 9, around 200 students gathered outside the city's metropolitan authority headquarters to demand urgent repairs and talks with officials.

Protesters claimed to have occupied 30 schools in a week and threatened to expand the campaign to 100 the following week." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3109_16102026/n2XTqynknHkL2nip/n2XTqynknHkL2nip.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3109_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:04:56 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3112_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'If I were you, I'd reconsider' - Trump says he urged Katie Zacharia to rethink press secretary role after 'very unfair' media treatment ]]></media:title><title>'If I were you, I'd reconsider' - Trump says he urged Katie Zacharia to rethink press secretary role after 'very unfair' media treatment</title><description><![CDATA[ "SCRIPT TO FOLLOW" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3112_16102026/rAzdb6gkXnsngArr/rAzdb6gkXnsngArr.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3112_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:01:39 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3111_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'I'm pretty sure it's the same!' - Trump says Washington did not order reported Starshield shutdown in Ukraine ]]></media:title><title>'I'm pretty sure it's the same!' - Trump says Washington did not order reported Starshield shutdown in Ukraine</title><description><![CDATA[ "SCRIPT TO FOLLOW" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3111_16102026/hHhcLA7CjKLtHVqz/hHhcLA7CjKLtHVqz.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3111_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:26:37 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3107_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'The end of the 6x1 regime' – Lula leads the promulgation of the labour reform establishing five days of work and two days of weekly rest in Brazil ]]></media:title><title>'The end of the 6x1 regime' – Lula leads the promulgation of the labour reform establishing five days of work and two days of weekly rest in Brazil</title><description><![CDATA[ "The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Friday led the promulgation of the Constitutional Amendment that changes Brazil's working week from 6x1 to 5x2 — five days of work for two days of rest — without any reduction in pay, in a solemn session at the National Congress in Brasilia. A historic advance for Brazilian workers' rights.
During the ceremony, Lula defended the reform against criticism of its possible economic consequences and argued that resistance has historically accompanied labour gains.
"Whenever society makes progress, a sector emerges to oppose it, claiming it will not work. It cannot be allowed. It is a historical and chronic pattern," the president said.
Later in his speech, Lula stressed the importance of democratic coexistence in the country.
"I believe that, at this very moment, God is looking at this Chamber and telling all of us: 'democracy is a complex matter. Democracy is about living together amid diversity'," Lula told the legislators.
The reform, identified as Constitutional Amendment 141, was approved by the Senate on Wednesday, 14 October, with 75 votes in favour and one against in each of the two votes. Its promulgation comes nine days before the second round of the presidential election, scheduled for 25 October, in which Lula will face opposition senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Reducing the working week has been one of the president's main social proposals during the campaign.
At the event, the President of the National Congress, Davi Alcolumbre, said Parliament had fulfilled its commitment by turning the proposal into a constitutional provision.
"Ladies and gentlemen (...) Amendment 141 puts an end to the so-called 6x1 work scheme. (...) I pledged to put these proposals to a vote; I have kept my word and today I have the great honour of presiding over this solemn session for their promulgation", he declared during the ceremony.
For his part, the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, emphasised the social impact of eliminating the scheme of six days' work for one day of rest, underlining that the measure seeks to improve working conditions and the quality of life of millions of Brazilian workers.
"The end of the 6x1 regime benefits millions of Brazilians: men and women who get up before dawn, cross entire cities and devote most of their day to their jobs," he stressed.
The new working week will be applied gradually: 60 days after the amendment is published, the weekly cap will be reduced from 44 to 42 hours, and a year later it will fall to 40 hours, with no pay cuts. The impact of the reform will be assessed as it comes into force, in a context in which working conditions and purchasing power are central issues in Brazil." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3107_16102026/WwMmfQTGDiQpgRFW/WwMmfQTGDiQpgRFW.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3107_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:24:49 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3108_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 14 years and STILL nowhere to pray! - Dutch Muslims worship outside their OWN building after authorities reject Islamic centre permit  ]]></media:title><title>14 years and STILL nowhere to pray! - Dutch Muslims worship outside their OWN building after authorities reject Islamic centre permit </title><description><![CDATA[ "Muslim worshippers held Friday prayers outside a building in Maarssen, Netherlands, after local authorities refused permission for it to be used as an Islamic centre. 
Footage shows worshippers praying outside the property in Stichtse Vecht, while opponents of the plans gather nearby. 
The Muslim community says it has spent 14 years searching for a permanent home and bought the building in 2024. Its application to turn the former office into a prayer and community centre was rejected by the municipality in July. 
"The municipality refused to give them the permit for the establishment of the Islamic centre, and this is causing disappointment for the Muslims in this area," said Florian Drenth, a member of Muslim Rights Watch Netherlands. 
"We have a place in this area, in this city, we need a place to practice our religion, and we are here to stay," he added. 
The municipality says a religious and community centre is incompatible with the site's business-park zoning, also citing traffic safety and potential restrictions on neighbouring companies. The Islamic centre disputes those concerns and is challenging the decision. 
Activist Ayub Hotela said worshippers simply wanted to use a building they already owned. 
"We want our own mosque, or our own building, we have a building, but they don't give us permission to do the Islamic activities," Hotela said. 
"This is our community - and some place to come together," he added. 
The proposed centre would include prayer, education and community spaces and says it represents more than 600 Muslim families across Stichtse Vecht." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3108_16102026/1jnHG3L3hj2qv8rD/1jnHG3L3hj2qv8rD.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3108_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:55:59 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3106_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Inappropriate and ineffective!' - Macron blasts Trump's Russian diesel deal, warns of US-Europe mistrust ]]></media:title><title>'Inappropriate and ineffective!' - Macron blasts Trump's Russian diesel deal, warns of US-Europe mistrust</title><description><![CDATA[ "French President Emmanuel Macron criticised President Donald Trump's decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel on Friday, calling it 'inappropriate and ineffective' and warning that the move could deepen mistrust between Washington and its European allies. 
Macron rejected suggestions that allowing more Russian diesel onto the global market would significantly lower fuel prices, arguing that supplies were already reaching countries that did not enforce sanctions. 
"It sends a negative message and creates division or doubt. So I don't think it is very useful, and I think it creates mistrust instead. I will therefore continue trying to explain this and re-engage in good faith alongside the Americans," Macron said during a press conference in Brussels. 
"We all agree on one thing: the prices of diesel, gasoline and gas have to come down. But this is not what will bring them down effectively. It is not the right answer. So, I think it is inappropriate and ineffective," he added. 
On Ukraine's finances, Macron stopped short of backing Zelensky's request for another €70 billion in 2027, saying the priority was to speed up payments from the EU's existing €90 billion loan package covering Ukraine's budgetary and defence needs for 2026 and 2027. 
"Ukraine has made its request; it is too early to put a figure on it. For now, we remain within the €90 billion package that needs to be disbursed, while of course examining all additional requests. We first need to use that up in order to move forward," he said. 
Turning to military assistance, Macron said France had 'accelerated' deliveries of missiles and other military capabilities agreed with Ukraine in July. Paris is also pushing to fast-track licensing arrangements that would allow third parties to manufacture French defence equipment on Ukrainian soil. 
US President Donald Trump announced the deal to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports on October 9, arguing that increased supplies would help bring down global fuel prices. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed the agreement as 'not fair and not honest', accusing Washington of rewarding Moscow while peace talks continued. He also described the move as a birthday present for Russian President Vladimir Putin." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3106_16102026/dca5Vy2hNAq4KGwh/dca5Vy2hNAq4KGwh.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3106_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:53:29 +0000</pubDate><category>sports</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3105_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ From HEADBUTT to hammer! - Zidane's spare jersey from infamous 2006 World Cup final heads to online auction, could fetch €30,000 ]]></media:title><title>From HEADBUTT to hammer! - Zidane's spare jersey from infamous 2006 World Cup final heads to online auction, could fetch €30,000</title><description><![CDATA[ "A jersey prepared for Zinedine Zidane for the infamous 2006 FIFA World Cup final is going under the hammer online, two decades after the French football legend's final match for his country. 
Footage shows the French player's No. 10 jersey on display at the Aguttes auction house in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris. 
The auction will run from October 25 to November 18. 
"It's an auction that will be exclusively online. But it's an auction that will be very international, and we will notably have the opportunity to present the jersey from Zidane's last match in the World Cup," said Francois Thierry, a sports and collectible card expert at Aguttes. 
Thierry explained that three jerseys had been prepared for Zidane, including one kept in reserve. This jersey remained in the dressing room. 
"As it turns out, there was a major incident, which was his headbutt, but that had no impact on the wearing of the jerseys, and so this one is the jersey that remained in the locker room," he added. 
The final, played between France and Italy on July 9, 2006, remains one of football's most memorable matches. Zidane was sent off after headbutting Italy's Marco Materazzi in extra time, before Italy won the World Cup on penalties. 
The jersey has been privately owned since 2006, when a ten-year-old child won it through an Adidas competition after submitting a tribute video to Zidane and the French national team. 
"The jersey was only taken out of the frame two months ago when I traveled to collect it and check if all the elements were truly authentic, which is the case," Thierry stated. "Before that, it had been framed for a very, very long time." 
The auction expert said the shirt's historical significance, Zidane's international appeal and his return to the French national team as head coach could all influence the final price. 
Bidding is expected to begin between €10,000 ($11,229.60) and €15,000 ($16,844.40). 
"We have an estimate between €15,000 ($16844.40) and €30,000 ($33688.80)," Thierry said. "We hope it goes for much." 
The auction will also feature a Zidane jersey from France's 1998 World Cup semi-final against Croatia and a Champions League football which was used for Gabriel's missed penalty that secured Paris Saint-Germain's second European title." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3105_16102026/dLzQhfSyitKNmB5Z/dLzQhfSyitKNmB5Z.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3105_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:37:58 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3104_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Stay humble!' - Macron swipes at Le Pen over election confidence and plan to slash Ukraine funds ]]></media:title><title>'Stay humble!' - Macron swipes at Le Pen over election confidence and plan to slash Ukraine funds</title><description><![CDATA[ "French President Emmanuel Macron took a swipe at National Rally candidate - Marine Le Pen - on Friday over her confidence ahead of next year's presidential election, after she pledged to cut financial support for Ukraine within six months if elected.

Macron said abandoning Kiev would leave France isolated in Europe and weaken its own security.

"I'm sometimes surprised by how little humility some people show when they speak as though they were already in office. Let us show respect for French women and men. They will vote. Stay humble," Macron said in Brussels. 

Le Pen said on Wednesday while attending a meeting of the Patriots for Europe group in Brussels, that France "will stop financial aid to Ukraine, because we no longer have the ability to provide it."

Macron rejected that approach, saying support for Ukraine was not a matter of preference but of French and European security.

"So those who now say that we should stop supporting Ukraine and cut its funding are going overboard. The security of our Europe - and above all, the security of the French people," he concluded. 

He also addressed demonstrations expected across France over the weekend, calling for calm and respect for people and property.

Since late September, students have blocked hundreds of schools across France, demanding action over teacher absences, overloaded timetables, ageing classrooms and buildings poorly equipped to cope with rising temperatures. 

The protests have also spread to other European countries, with students striking over underfunding of public education systems. 

Nearly 8,000 people have been arrested, while police union UNITE says 937 officers have been injured over three weeks. More than 170 students have also reportedly been injured, with police facing accusations of excessive force during the unrest. " ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3104_16102026/MPQQ5wt9FqxJ5jgy/MPQQ5wt9FqxJ5jgy.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3104_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:31:30 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3103_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'There are families who refuse to leave' - Rise of the Parana River linked to El Nino causes flooding and evacuations, leaving a thousand families affected in Paraguay ]]></media:title><title>'There are families who refuse to leave' - Rise of the Parana River linked to El Nino causes flooding and evacuations, leaving a thousand families affected in Paraguay</title><description><![CDATA[ "The rise of the Parana River has caused flooding and evacuations in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, where around a thousand families from five neighbourhoods were affected. Although water levels began to fall after several days of intense rainfall, the authorities are maintaining humanitarian assistance in view of the possibility of further rain.
On site, Pedro Acuna, the mayor of Ciudad del Este, noted that the flooding is affecting families in the Remansito, La Reina, San Rafael and San Agustin neighbourhoods, and areas at kilometres 8 and 9 of Monday.
"In the Remansito neighbourhood we have 105 families affected. We have approximately 250 families affected in the La Reina neighbourhood as well, around 200 families in the San Rafael and San Agustin neighbourhoods, 120 families also at kilometres eight and nine of Monday. (...) Thus, around a thousand families affected in the different neighbourhoods," emphasised the mayor.
He added that "the most difficult situation is now being experienced in the San Rafael neighbourhood, because there are even families there who resist, who refuse to leave".
In response, he explained, the municipality has opened 11 temporary shelters to receive those affected, organised in family groups, while the work of moving people, belongings and pets continues.
In the face of the emergency, the neighbours themselves have organised to prepare food with ingredients donated by institutions and individuals, in order to meet the needs of the families affected by the flooding.
"We are going to make bori bori. It is Paraguay's traditional dish, a very typical meal (...), because it is not enough, there are many of us," said Maria Inchausti, one of those affected.
Attention is also focused on the health of the evacuated families, especially children. Adan Ramirez, from the Municipal Health Department, explained that medical teams travel to the shelters and the affected areas according to the needs of the population.
"We are having respiratory problems, especially in children. There are also gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhoea and stomach ache," he indicated.
Operations include doctors, nursing staff, obstetricians and dentists. The response involves the Ciudad del Este Municipal Government, Itaipu Binacional, the Paraguayan Red Cross, firefighters and units of the Armed Forces.
According to data presented by Itaipu, the level of the Parana was stable on 15 October, at 121.24 metres above sea level at the hydrometric station at the Friendship Bridge, with a decline from 17 October; it warns that the rains forecast for the coming days could cause new rises. Therefore, the authorities are maintaining assistance while families wait for safe conditions to return to their homes." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3103_16102026/7aUWfixGqt9aa2cc/7aUWfixGqt9aa2cc.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3103_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:19:08 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3102_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Just 10 per cent to go!' - Russian troops in action in Donetsk's Dobropolie as Putin reports near total control of region ]]></media:title><title>'Just 10 per cent to go!' - Russian troops in action in Donetsk's Dobropolie as Putin reports near total control of region</title><description><![CDATA[ "*TO FOLLOW*" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3102_16102026/Q3vrJ24KAhZUoBH5/Q3vrJ24KAhZUoBH5.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3102_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:04 +0000</pubDate><category>accidents-and-disasters</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3101_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Great APE-SCAPE! - Dramatic treetop rescue saves orangutan from fire-hit Indonesian forest ]]></media:title><title>Great APE-SCAPE! - Dramatic treetop rescue saves orangutan from fire-hit Indonesian forest</title><description><![CDATA[ "A 20-year-old female orangutan was rescued from a fire-ravaged forest in Indonesia's Central Kalimantan province on Wednesday, after residents spotted the endangered animal near a plantation. 
Footage shows a rescue worker climbing a tree in the Baamang area of East Kotawaringin Regency, before lowering the unconscious orangutan into a safety net held by colleagues below. The animal was then examined by medical teams before being taken to safety. 
Initial health checks found no signs of acute respiratory infection or lung abnormalities, despite concerns over exposure to smoke from forest fires. The orangutan had also appeared active and responsive before being sedated, according to reports. 
The rescue was carried out by the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), Orangutan Foundation International (OFI) and the Sampit Animal Rescue Community. 
The animal was discovered in the Gang Sahabat area along Tjilik Riwut Road, around nine kilometres from Sampit towards Palangka Raya. 
Authorities said residents alerted them at around 10:00, prompting officers to investigate and monitor the animal before coordinating a rescue with BKSDA's conservation team in Pangkalan Bun. 
The rescue follows a wave of forest and land fires across Central Kalimantan, threatening endangered orangutans and destroying wildlife habitats. Nearly 900,000 hectares of land have burned across Indonesia this year, according to media reports. 
The blazes have also choked parts of the province with hazardous smoke, with air pollution index readings exceeding 1,200. The thick haze has been linked to respiratory illnesses and disruptions to daily life. 
In September 2026, another orangutan, Raya, and her baby, Rayu, were rescued from a fire-hit forest in the same regency and taken to OFI's quarantine facilities." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3101_16102026/QXQapNdeJgYybGe7/QXQapNdeJgYybGe7.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3101_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:07:31 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3100_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ United front in Riyadh - Saudi, Syrian FMs pledge closer security cooperation amid Houthi attacks ]]></media:title><title>United front in Riyadh - Saudi, Syrian FMs pledge closer security cooperation amid Houthi attacks</title><description><![CDATA[ "Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani in Riyadh on Friday, with both sides pledging closer cooperation on regional security and condemning Houthi attacks against the Kingdom.

Footage shows Prince Faisal welcoming al-Shaibani before the two ministers sit down for talks.

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the ministers discussed regional developments and the escalation of Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, with al-Shaibani condemning the attacks and expressing Syria's solidarity with the Kingdom.

Both sides also stressed that Saudi Arabia's and Syria's security were closely linked to Arab national security, pledging continued coordination and cooperation to preserve regional stability.

Syria's Foreign Ministry said the discussions also covered "ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, and support efforts aimed at consolidating security and stability in the region."" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3100_16102026/BKJSomdWmqZgK5ph/BKJSomdWmqZgK5ph.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3100_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:48:24 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3099_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Tirana street BATTLE - Riot police blast crowds with water cannons and tear gas as thousands demand PM Rama's resignation *EXTENDED* ]]></media:title><title>Tirana street BATTLE - Riot police blast crowds with water cannons and tear gas as thousands demand PM Rama's resignation *EXTENDED*</title><description><![CDATA[ "Tirana's streets erupted into clashes once again on Friday, as student protesters confronted riot police for the fourth consecutive day, demanding better university conditions and the resignation of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Footage shows police deploying water cannons and wielding batons against demonstrators, who fought back by hurling stones and other objects. One protester was knocked to the ground and dragged away by officers, while another was escorted from the scene with an eye injury.

The unrest erupted on Tuesday, when students took to the streets demanding better university conditions, lower education costs and improved job prospects.

Demonstrations quickly descended into clashes with riot police, with protesters setting the Education Ministry and nearby banks on fire.

Albanian Deputy Prime Minister Albana Kociu condemned the violence, insisting that the right to protest did not justify vandalism or destruction.

The student demonstrations have joined the months-long 'Flamingo Revolution', an anti-government movement over a controversial luxury resort project on Albania's southern coast linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.

Opponents have accused the government of corruption and a lack of transparency, while environmental campaigners warn that the project threatens protected wildlife habitats.

Rama, whose Socialist Party secured a fourth consecutive term in 2025, has denied corruption allegations and insisted that the unrest will not derail Albania's ambitions to join the European Union." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3099_16102026/6PfDTx9n2XthZQuy/6PfDTx9n2XthZQuy.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3099_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:38:23 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3098_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Big man on the phone?' - De la Espriella confronts detainees during operation in Barranquilla ]]></media:title><title>'Big man on the phone?' - De la Espriella confronts detainees during operation in Barranquilla</title><description><![CDATA[ "Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella confronted alias Keko, identified by the authorities as the alleged head of a criminal organisation, during an operation in Barranquilla.
In footage released on Friday, the head of state challenged him over alleged threats he had made by phone. "You said you were fearless, didnt you? Big man on the phone, right?" he said on camera.
The detainee replied he had made those comments "as a joke" and said he was willing to cooperate with the authorities.
De la Espriella also confronted alias Nono, another suspected criminal detained by the authorities.
The exchange took place during Operation Blindaje 360, a deployment by the Police and the Army against several criminal organisations operating in the region.
The official tally reported dozens of arrests." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3098_16102026/1fVRbDnbh4vAt7pu/1fVRbDnbh4vAt7pu.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3098_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:05:09 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3095_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Hoping to return to civilian life' - Tigray ex-fighters line up as Ethiopia resumes disarmament programme ]]></media:title><title>'Hoping to return to civilian life' - Tigray ex-fighters line up as Ethiopia resumes disarmament programme</title><description><![CDATA[ "Former Tigrayan fighters are among those lining up in Mekelle, hoping to leave years of conflict behind and return to civilian life as a disarmament programme resumes.
The National Rehabilitation Commission has opened registration points across Tigray for the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) programme.
Footage filmed on Friday shows people arriving at Mekelle's Tigray Martyrs' Memorial Monument, some using crutches, and queuing to register.
"I was injured in the head and ear while fighting. As a result, I developed nerve problems," said former combatant Fisaha Welday.
"I hope the DDR programme will bring peace to Tigray. I have come to register for the programme, and I hope all fighters will return to civilian life and peace will prevail in Tigray," he added.
For others, the programme offers hope, but only if promises turn into action.
"The DDR programme is a good opportunity for us, the Tigrayan forces. But it must be properly implemented. I hope it will allow us to focus on peace and development," said former combatant Michele Abadi.
The DDR programme is part of the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement, which ended a two-year war that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions.
The renewed drive follows fresh fighting in Tigray and rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, complicating efforts to implement the peace deal.
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3095_16102026/2gaaQDnqfnB8SEJW/2gaaQDnqfnB8SEJW.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3095_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:07 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3096_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Ukraine launched largest number of airstrikes to disrupt Duma elections - Russian Chief of General Staff Gerasimov ]]></media:title><title>Ukraine launched largest number of airstrikes to disrupt Duma elections - Russian Chief of General Staff Gerasimov</title><description><![CDATA[ "*TO FOLLOW*" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3096_16102026/3AGSkD8jw4mfn2DS/3AGSkD8jw4mfn2DS.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3096_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:52:15 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3094_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Russia controls more than 70 per cent of 'buffer zone' along border with Ukraine - Russian commander ]]></media:title><title>Russia controls more than 70 per cent of 'buffer zone' along border with Ukraine - Russian commander</title><description><![CDATA[ "*TO FOLLOW*" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3094_16102026/jdkFntfnK7sAkGad/jdkFntfnK7sAkGad.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3094_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:36:49 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3090_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Diesel deal shows the ice is broken! - Pres aide Dmitriev says Russia and US discussing joint projects on LNG, Arctic ]]></media:title><title>Diesel deal shows the ice is broken! - Pres aide Dmitriev says Russia and US discussing joint projects on LNG, Arctic</title><description><![CDATA[ "*TO FOLLOW*" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3090_16102026/CSVpMtY3Pp2Bzgpv/CSVpMtY3Pp2Bzgpv.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3090_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:35:47 +0000</pubDate><category>science-and-tech</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3093_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Rosatom discussing lowering fuel costs for Akkuyu NPP by 20 per cent through mixed oxide fuel - CEO Likhachev ]]></media:title><title>Rosatom discussing lowering fuel costs for Akkuyu NPP by 20 per cent through mixed oxide fuel - CEO Likhachev</title><description><![CDATA[ "TO FOLLOW" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3093_16102026/uuoX54Q8vaVeqeBc/uuoX54Q8vaVeqeBc.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3093_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:21:17 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3083_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Ebola at the school gates - 25 cases reported among DRC students as parents demand stronger protection ]]></media:title><title>Ebola at the school gates - 25 cases reported among DRC students as parents demand stronger protection</title><description><![CDATA[ "Schools in DR Congo's Ituri province are stepping up Ebola prevention measures after education authorities reported 25 confirmed cases, including deaths among pupils and teachers. 
Footage from Wednesday shows students at a school in Bunia undergoing temperature checks and washing their hands before heading to class. 
“We were informed through local radio stations and social media that some pupils at schools on the outskirts of the city <...> had been affected. Some cases of infection were reported at one of these schools,” said school director Justin Kenewaro. 
Schools are also working to improve access to clean water. 
"We have put certain measures in place to help prevent infections among pupils. In particular, the school management had a borehole drilled. Previously, we faced water supply difficulties, especially during the dry season," Kenewaro added. 
Parents' representatives also reported infections among teachers. 
"We are aware that a few schools have been affected <...> Some children and even some teachers had been affected, but these were isolated cases," said Pascal Takai Bone, president of the Bunia Parents' Committee. 
"I ask teachers to take good care of our children by ensuring that protective measures are followed. The disease is not over yet. As a parent, I know that even if I follow these measures, my child may not always do so," urged Yasmine. 
The outbreak, which reportedly began in May, has been described as the deadliest in DR Congo's history. 
As of October 13, reported figures put the toll at more than 9,000 confirmed cases and 4,300 deaths, with Ituri the hardest-hit province." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3083_16102026/cs8gGwPqAeubKStu/cs8gGwPqAeubKStu.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3083_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:21:16 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3086_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Putin in UNIFORM! - Russian president tells troops 'we've got all LPR, just 10 per cent of Donetsk to go' ]]></media:title><title>Putin in UNIFORM! - Russian president tells troops 'we've got all LPR, just 10 per cent of Donetsk to go'</title><description><![CDATA[ "*TO FOLLOW*" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3086_16102026/MKYDJnJt2T6DT3hT/MKYDJnJt2T6DT3hT.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3086_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:12:44 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3087_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Six months to RESET Tigray - Ethiopia names new federal administration, pledges elections *STILLS* ]]></media:title><title>Six months to RESET Tigray - Ethiopia names new federal administration, pledges elections *STILLS*</title><description><![CDATA[ "Ethiopia has established a six-month federal caretaker administration for Tigray after the country's House of Federation suspended the previous regional administration following renewed fighting.
Stills released on Friday by Ethiopia's Office of the Prime Minister show Abiy Ahmed meeting officials, shaking hands and posing for photographs in Addis Ababa.
The new administration will work to restore security, rebuild war-damaged infrastructure, help displaced residents return home and resume public services.
It has also been tasked with preparing for regional elections within six months.
Addis Ababa has accused the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) of obstructing efforts to implement the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement and reigniting fighting.
The government says the administration will coordinate with federal and regional security forces to encourage fighters to surrender their weapons and return to civilian life.
The Pretoria agreement ended a devastating two-year war that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions, leaving Tigray facing a severe humanitarian crisis.
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3087_16102026/dAjCaZskhcuBwARE/dAjCaZskhcuBwARE.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3087_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:10:27 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3082_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Youth is at the vanguard' - Young Brazilians gain prominence in the electoral contest between Lula and Bolsonaro ]]></media:title><title>'Youth is at the vanguard' - Young Brazilians gain prominence in the electoral contest between Lula and Bolsonaro</title><description><![CDATA[ "Student mobilisation in Brazil has gained prominence ahead of the second round of the presidential elections, contested by the incumbent, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, of the Workers' Party (PT), and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, of the Liberal Party (PL).
In a country where voting is optional for 16- and 17-year-olds, their participation could make the difference. Although they are not obliged to go to the polls, they may take part in the elections if they meet the legal requirements.
"Young people have the role of being at the vanguard. We have taken to the streets and we are seeing how this tsunami of hope is spreading across the whole state of Rio de Janeiro and across the entire country," said Luisa Miller, Member of the Rio de Janeiro State Students' Union.
Among young people's main concerns is the future of public universities. Marcos, a student, explained that the fear of a return of Bolsonarism is linked to the possibility of losing education funding.
"The fear that Bolsonaro might return stems from the fact that we suffered a great deal when we were at university. We are worried about losing funding for public universities," he added.
Marcos maintained that the conviction that education can transform society has driven young people back onto the streets.
"I believe that collective feeling that only education can change things is what made students return to the streets," he said.
Joao Marcelo, another student, said the protest responds to a sense that students' rights are under threat.
"I think that most students feel that our rights are under threat and that we have to do something about it. Bolsonaro represents a threat to our rights as students," Marcelo stressed.
For his part, Guilherme Galvao, an analyst at the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), believes that the Workers' Party (PT) has lost avenues for dialogue with young people and has stopped putting forward proposals sufficiently attractive to that sector.
"The PT stopped engaging with young people and stopped putting forward proposals for this sector. What I find most interesting is that these young people were born after the PT came to power and after the implementation of social policies (...) they did not know what the PT was like nor what Brazil was like before those governments," the expert said.
Finally, Galvao also warns that a Congress with a conservative majority could make governance difficult even if Lula secures victory.
"A predominantly conservative Congress, even if Lula wins, will make governance difficult, so I think part of this comes from there (...) from trying to attract young people, who are precisely those voters who are not obliged to vote," Galvao explained.
The second round of the Brazilian presidential elections will be held on 25 October 2026. The results will determine who assumes the Presidency for the 2027-2030 term, with the inauguration scheduled for 5 January 2027." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3082_16102026/CgcFysaMyVGvQM61/CgcFysaMyVGvQM61.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3082_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:06:08 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3085_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Come back, Britain, we need more money! - Czech PM Babis backs Brexit U-turn ]]></media:title><title>Come back, Britain, we need more money! - Czech PM Babis backs Brexit U-turn</title><description><![CDATA[ "Czech PM Andrej Babis was asked if he supported the UK rejoining the EU - and quipped 'yes of course, we need more money!'

He was speaking at the start of the latest European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday.

The UK voted to leave the EU in 2016 - although new PM Andy Burnham has spent the week trying to calm a row over his own claims about alleged Russian 'meddling' in the vote.

He told a UK podcast that Russia had interfered and critics suggested he was trying to undermine the result.

Burnham subsequently tried to deny he'd been trying to imply that, but was even warned publicly by Britain's domestic spy agency MI5 - who said his comments were 'play[ing] into our adversaries’ hands'. Moscow has consistently denied any form of interference." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3085_16102026/S2BCD3AKe4Y2XFTi/S2BCD3AKe4Y2XFTi.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3085_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:28:21 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3081_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'We hope for a swift response' - Bulgarian DefMin says Sofia requested NATO reinforcements amid Black Sea shipping incidents ]]></media:title><title>'We hope for a swift response' - Bulgarian DefMin says Sofia requested NATO reinforcements amid Black Sea shipping incidents</title><description><![CDATA[ "Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced on Friday that Sofia had formally asked NATO to bolster its defences with fighter jets, missile systems and anti-drone equipment, following a series of reported drone attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea. 
"We have sent letters and requests to the NATO Secretary General, […] requesting the reinforcement of our capabilities. At the very least, for a show of force on our territory, in our territorial waters. We are awaiting their decision," Stoyanov told reporters in Sofia. 
Stoyanov said Bulgaria had requested a range of defensive assets, including combat aircraft, anti-aircraft missile systems, anti-drone equipment and patrol aircraft, but acknowledged that NATO allies were also facing competing demands for limited resources. 
"Our allies also have limited capabilities. Romania also wants this and also has needs, as do the Baltic states. And if you notice, whereas until recently the focus was on the Baltic states, for a week now, the focus has also turned to the Black Sea," the defence minister said. 
"We hope for a swift response and reinforcement of our capabilities," he added. 
Stoyanov warned that even existing NATO deployments could not guarantee complete protection against increasingly sophisticated weapons. 
"Even though forces and assets are deployed in Romania, the Baltic states, and Poland, 100 percent coverage cannot exist," the defence minister stressed. 
"We see that both warring sides possess cutting-edge technologies. If anyone thinks that Ukraine lacks new technologies, or Russia does, they are gravely mistaken […] The point is to minimise the risk as much as possible," he continued. 
The appeal follows a series of reported drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea. On Tuesday, a cargo ship sank after being struck off Bulgaria's coast, prompting Sofia to summon Russia's ambassador. 
Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova said she had received no information from Moscow's Defence Ministry about the latest incidents and raised the possibility of a third-party provocation. 
Sofia acknowledged that it had no conclusive evidence identifying the drones' origin, while Radev argued that Ukraine had no reason to destroy its own vessels. 
Following earlier incidents on October 6, the Russian Embassy in Sofia denied that the vessels involved had been targeted by Russian forces, insisting that investigators must establish the drones' origin. 
Responsibility for the reported attacks remains unconfirmed, with the incidents fuelling concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the Black Sea. 
Bulgaria has proposed a moratorium on attacks against civilian vessels in the Black Sea and expects to join a NATO anti-drone initiative by the end of October." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3081_16102026/erWYhvFbXbfL2kv7/erWYhvFbXbfL2kv7.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3081_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:06:32 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3071_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ West Bank showdown - Stones fly between settlers and Palestinian farmers as tear gas fills Abu Falah olive groves ]]></media:title><title>West Bank showdown - Stones fly between settlers and Palestinian farmers as tear gas fills Abu Falah olive groves</title><description><![CDATA[ "Palestinian farmers and Israeli settlers clashed during the olive harvest in Abu Falah, east of Ramallah, on Friday, leaving several people injured, including a journalist.

Footage shows masked settlers approaching the olive groves before both sides throw stones. Israeli forces later arrive, with tear gas fired near an ambulance as paramedics and others move away.

Farmer Abdullah Ibrahim said the confrontation disrupted what is usually an important annual event for the village.

"We went out today, as usual, to harvest the olives, which we had always hoped to pick in peace and safety. But today, we were surprised by a group of settlers who disrupted our Palestinian celebration. For us, the olive harvest is a Palestinian celebration," he said, criticising the settlers' 'barbaric behaviour.'

Another farmer, Mukhlis Zuhri, said residents would continue returning to their land.

"Under no circumstances can we abandon our olive trees. They drove us out today, but we'll return tomorrow. And if they drive us out again, we'll return the following day. We are staying," he added. 

According to local media reports, the settlers attacked "the eastern part of the village and set olive trees on fire," while Israeli forces "fired live ammunition and tear gas canisters towards residents during the attack to force them off their land." Similar incidents were reported around Ramallah and Tulkarm.

The Israeli military said troops and Border Police were sent to Abu Falah following reports of a 'violent confrontation' and "worked to disperse the confrontation using riot dispersal measures." Regarding the journalist's injury, it said "all the circumstances surrounding the incident will be examined."

In a later statement, the military said violence against civilians was 'grave and unacceptable', adding that troops had fired warning shots and opened fire towards one person they believed posed a threat.

The olive harvest is a major source of income for Palestinian families in the West Bank and has seen a sharp rise in reported settler attacks this season." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3071_16102026/aCGqToCMQpkgWgbP/aCGqToCMQpkgWgbP.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3071_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:57:42 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3080_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ KICKING and SCREAMING! - Riot police versus protesters as Tirana clashes intensify ]]></media:title><title>KICKING and SCREAMING! - Riot police versus protesters as Tirana clashes intensify</title><description><![CDATA[ "Riot police resorted to water cannons, tear gas and batons to disperse angry protesters in Tirana on Friday as demonstrators demanded better university conditions, lower education costs and resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. 
Footage shows riot police kicking a protester before dragging him away. Other protesters can be seen intervening to free another protester being taken away by police. 
The clashes between protesters and law enforcement personnel remained violent, with demonstrators throwing pieces of brick at police. Police blasted protesters with water cannons to disperse them. 
The unrest erupted on Tuesday, when students took to the streets demanding better university conditions, lower education costs and improved job prospects. 
Demonstrations quickly descended into clashes with riot police, with protesters setting the Education Ministry and nearby banks on fire. 
Albanian Deputy Prime Minister Albana Kociu condemned the violence, insisting that the right to protest did not justify vandalism or destruction. 
The student demonstrations have joined the months-long 'Flamingo Revolution', an anti-government movement over a controversial luxury resort project on Albania's southern coast linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. 
Opponents have accused the government of corruption and a lack of transparency, while environmental campaigners warn that the project threatens protected wildlife habitats. 
Rama, whose Socialist Party secured a fourth consecutive term in 2025, has denied corruption allegations and insisted that the unrest will not derail Albania's ambitions to join the European Union." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3080_16102026/npQp3ZWAsywT7iwR/npQp3ZWAsywT7iwR.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3080_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:52:57 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3079_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Diplomatic milestone - Kast arrives in Bolivia on the first visit by a Chilean president in 71 years ]]></media:title><title>Diplomatic milestone - Kast arrives in Bolivia on the first visit by a Chilean president in 71 years</title><description><![CDATA[ "The President of Chile, Jose Antonio Kast, arrived in Bolivia on Friday as part of an official state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations, 71 years after the last visit by a Chilean head of state to the country.
According to a video released by the Chilean Presidency, Kast landed aboard an aircraft of the Chilean Air Force and was received by Bolivia's foreign minister, Hector Huanca, and the governor of the Department of La Paz, Luis Revilla, as well as other government authorities. The arrival was accompanied by military honours.
The Chilean leader will remain in Bolivia for a few hours, with a return to Chile scheduled for late afternoon. His agenda includes a private meeting with the Bolivian president, Rodrigo Paz Pereira, the signing of bilateral agreements, and a joint statement to the press.
Among the main items on the agenda are mining integration, electrical interconnection, the promotion of trade, border connectivity, and cooperation on security.
The visit is a diplomatic milestone, being the first state visit by a Chilean president to Bolivia in 71 years. The precedent dates back to 1955, when the then Chilean leader, Carlos Ibanez del Campo, visited the country at the invitation of the Bolivian president, Victor Paz Estenssoro. Although there were subsequent meetings between authorities from both countries, the current visit seeks to usher in a new phase of bilateral rapprochement.
The estrangement between Bolivia and Chile has its origins in the War of the Pacific (1879–1884), a conflict in which Bolivia lost its coastline and was left without sovereign access to the Pacific Ocean. Since then, Bolivia's demand to regain a sovereign outlet to the sea has been one of the main sources of tension between the two countries.
In 1975, the so-called 'Abrazo de Charana', between the dictators Augusto Pinochet and Hugo Banzer, allowed diplomatic relations to be temporarily restored and new negotiations to begin over a possible outlet to the sea for Bolivia. However, the talks failed and, in March 1978, Bolivia once again broke off diplomatic relations with Chile; since then, the two have not maintained full diplomatic ties at ambassadorial level." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3079_16102026/LiA3DrCUWdocBYQ7/LiA3DrCUWdocBYQ7.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3079_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:45:40 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3078_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'European students need to WAKE UP!' - Protesters flood Rome for 'No Meloni Day' as anger over military spending erupts ]]></media:title><title>'European students need to WAKE UP!' - Protesters flood Rome for 'No Meloni Day' as anger over military spending erupts</title><description><![CDATA[ "Thousands of students flooded the streets across Italy on Friday for a nationwide 'No Meloni Day' protest, demanding more money for schools instead of military spending and taking aim at Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government. 
Footage shows students marching through Rome with Palestinian flags and red smoke flares while chanting against Meloni and Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara. Placards bearing the prime minister's face carried the message 'money for schools, not war'. 
"We are on the front lines, mobilising against the repression of a government that does not care about students, deciding instead to spend all the money on rearmament - when our schools are falling apart, when roofs fall on our heads and rain leaks into our classrooms," one protester said. 
The demonstrations followed two weeks of student unrest in France, where young people have been protesting against deteriorating school conditions, teacher shortages and the rising cost of living. Students in Rome said the protests across the border had inspired them to take action. 
"We also saw the videos from France, how the students, our peers, are acting anyway. We woke up too. We European students need to wake up. The whole world, the system, the systems are not working," a protester said. 
Protesters also slammed Italian government plans to limit the proportion of foreign pupils in classrooms, a proposal linked to concerns over Italian language proficiency. 
Valditara has defended the focus on language skills, arguing that mastering Italian is essential for integration and academic success. 
"Message to Valditara, we do not want this school model, this model that exploits us and leads us to die and leads us to war. We students cannot take it anymore," another protester stressed. 
Demonstrations also swept through Turin, Cagliari, Genoa, Venice and Florence. In Turin, clashes erupted as protesters allegedly hurled rocks and eggs at police, who reportedly responded with water cannon." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3078_16102026/9szXxMQz7q3RUXdK/9szXxMQz7q3RUXdK.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3078_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:29:42 +0000</pubDate><category>science-and-tech</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3073_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Hungarians claim 'audit's not complete'... as civilised people, we'll wait for it! - Rosatom boss on Paks-2 impasse with new Magyar govt ]]></media:title><title>Hungarians claim 'audit's not complete'... as civilised people, we'll wait for it! - Rosatom boss on Paks-2 impasse with new Magyar govt</title><description><![CDATA[ "*TO FOLLOW*" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3073_16102026/JjhfbbnofUvXFVqb/JjhfbbnofUvXFVqb.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3073_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:24:07 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3077_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ We need ANOTHER 70 BILLION! - Zelensky demands MORE cash from shell-shocked EU after Trump row ]]></media:title><title>We need ANOTHER 70 BILLION! - Zelensky demands MORE cash from shell-shocked EU after Trump row</title><description><![CDATA[ "Volodymyr Zelensky demanded another €70 billion from the European leaders to fund Ukraine's defence as winter approaches, addressing an EU summit in Brussels on Friday.

"The war will cost €155 billion next year, and we need at least another €70 billion from you for defence, weapons, and our resilience. This is a realistic - yes, realistic - amount, and I ask you to provide this support," he told EU leaders.

This comes as EU leaders have remained divided over the legality of using the 300bn euros in Russian assets - with a previous plan to seize them last year abandoned after opposition from Belgium, where they are mostly held, and others.

The Ukrainian leader also lashed out at Donald Trump's recent diesel deal with Russia, claiming it would "put more money into Putin's pocket to finance the war."

Despite expressing gratitude for Europe's support, Zelensky insisted Ukraine was also needed in the EU and NATO, urging leaders not to block its membership.

"It would simply be wrong to divide us on our path to the EU. I hope that does not happen; it would be morally wrong [...] Ukraine will be in the EU. More and more people understand that... We and our country are also needed in NATO," he claimed.

It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States this week with both Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian "more difficult to deal with than Putin."

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We're done."" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3077_16102026/Ji8XpV2E9XrfGE3N/Ji8XpV2E9XrfGE3N.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3077_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:18:50 +0000</pubDate><category>science-and-tech</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3074_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Deal done - Rosatom confirms floating power units for Indonesia *ARCHIVE* ]]></media:title><title>Deal done - Rosatom confirms floating power units for Indonesia *ARCHIVE*</title><description><![CDATA[ "*TO FOLLOW*" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3074_16102026/V2rDb7f5pSbUpYJt/V2rDb7f5pSbUpYJt.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3074_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:13:48 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3075_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Schools, NOT weapons! - Students torch military tank effigy in Turin over Italy's defence spending plans ]]></media:title><title>Schools, NOT weapons! - Students torch military tank effigy in Turin over Italy's defence spending plans</title><description><![CDATA[ "Students torched a cardboard military tank in Turin on Friday, protesting against Italy's plans to boost defence spending while demanding urgent investment in crumbling schools. 
Footage shows protesters rallying with banners and the tank effigy before setting it ablaze. Riot police and an armoured water cannon tank can be seen nearby. 
Students have reportedly accused Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government of prioritising weapons over education, pointing to damaged ceilings, broken windows and unusable toilets in schools desperate for repairs. 
The protest followed Tuesday's Senate approval of the government's public finance framework, which sets out increased defence spending for 2027 and 2028. NATO estimates cited by the Italian parliament also project military expenditure reaching 2.1 percent of GDP in 2026. 
Similar demonstrations took place in Rome, Milan and other cities, following a wave of school occupations in Turin. 
On October 9, around 200 students gathered outside the city's metropolitan authority headquarters to demand urgent repairs and talks with officials. 
Protesters claimed to have occupied 30 schools in a week and threatened to expand the campaign to 100 the following week." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3075_16102026/oQDP2N5h5cZ2D5LE/oQDP2N5h5cZ2D5LE.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3075_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:38 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3072_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ PURE FILTH - MOFA tells new WH press sec to 'visit more often' as Zacharia says China 'lacks proper TOILETS' ]]></media:title><title>PURE FILTH - MOFA tells new WH press sec to 'visit more often' as Zacharia says China 'lacks proper TOILETS'</title><description><![CDATA[ "Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reacted to new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia's claim that the country lacked 'proper toilets', during the regular briefing from Beijing on Friday.
Zacharia made the remark while recalling her time living in China and questioning predictions from 2016 that Beijing was on course to overtake the United States. 
"We welcome her to visit China more often," said Ning during the press briefing on Friday. 
Zacharia - just days into her new White House role - previously lived in Beijing and said she worked at Chinese law firm Zhong Lun between 2011 and 2013. 
She has also faced scrutiny this week over her legal credentials - after saying she passed the bar exam 'when I moved to China'. According to US media she is not registered to the bar in any state where she has lived.
Responding to US President Donald Trump's remarks on possible nuclear disarmament talks with Russia and China, Mao Ning said Washington should take the lead because of the size of its nuclear arsenal. 
"This is the universal consensus of the international community," Mao said. 
She rejected calls for Beijing to join such negotiations at this stage, arguing that China's nuclear capabilities remain far smaller than those of the United States and Russia. 
"At this stage, demanding that China participate in so-called nuclear disarmament negotiations is unfair, unreasonable and unfeasible," she added. 
Trump has repeatedly raised the prospect of broader nuclear arms talks involving both Russia and China, while Beijing has maintained that Washington and Moscow, as the world's largest nuclear powers, should bear primary responsibility for further reductions." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3072_16102026/y9WrymiaxTsjjtQS/y9WrymiaxTsjjtQS.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3072_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:55:37 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3070_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Our land is NOT stolen!' - Netanyahu rejects colonial comparisons after OBAMA said Israel 'took land off people ]]></media:title><title>'Our land is NOT stolen!' - Netanyahu rejects colonial comparisons after OBAMA said Israel 'took land off people</title><description><![CDATA[ "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to hit back at former US President Barack Obama's criticism of Israel, rejecting comparisons with colonial powers and insisting that Jews were not 'foreign occupiers', in a video posted on X on Friday.

"The other day, I heard a regrettable statement. It talked about Israel stealing land, Israel losing the moral high ground," Netanyahu said. 

"Well, let me respond to that. The Jewish people are not foreign occupiers in the land of our forefathers. Our history is not a colonial enterprise. Our land is not stolen land. This is our homeland," he asserted.

Netanyahu argued that Israel was not the obstacle to peace, instead blaming those who refuse to recognise the Jewish state's right to exist.

"We're not the Dutch in Indonesia. We're not the Belgians in the Congo. We're Jews in Judea," he stressed. 

"The obstacle to peace is not Israel. It's not our fight for our very right to exist in our own state. It's the refusal of our enemies and America's enemies to recognise the Jewish people's right to a state of our own in any boundary," the prime minister continued.

Drawing a parallel between threats against Israel and the United States, Netanyahu also pointed to anti-Israel and anti-American rhetoric used by their opponents.

"That's why they chant, 'death to Israel', 'death to America'. We are the 'little Satan', you are the 'great Satan', and we're defending our common civilisation," he said.

The Israeli leader ended with a warning against pursuing peace at the expense of what he described as his country's survival.

"A peace built on illusions will crash against the rocks of Middle Eastern reality. Israel will not gamble with its survival to accommodate those who refuse to accept the facts of history, to accept our right to exist or wish to appease terror," he said.

His remarks followed Obama's appearance in Belfast on Tuesday, where the former US president said Jewish people had historically faced persecution and had understandably sought refuge, but argued that they had also 'took land off people and they were excessive', referring to the treatment of Palestinians.

Obama also warned that Israel risked losing its moral standing if it relied on military strength and territorial control rather than making concessions to the Palestinians. He argued that neither Israelis nor Palestinians were going anywhere and that both sides needed to rethink their approach to achieving lasting peace." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3070_16102026/gwA2QNQhdfCJRep1/gwA2QNQhdfCJRep1.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3070_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:36:46 +0000</pubDate><category>cultural-events-and-celebrations</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3068_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Rice to the occasion - Icheon's festival rolls out WHOPPING 600-metre rainbow rice cake and feast for thousands ]]></media:title><title>Rice to the occasion - Icheon's festival rolls out WHOPPING 600-metre rainbow rice cake and feast for thousands</title><description><![CDATA[ "Hundreds of visitors joined forces on Friday to stretch a 600-metre-long rainbow-coloured rice cake, known as garaetteok, during South Korea's Icheon Rice Cultural Festival, celebrating the country's agricultural heritage. 
Footage shows participants pulling a long strand of colourful rice cake while shouting 'Pull!' in unison at Bokha Stream Waterfront Park. Workers can also be seen cooking rice in a giant cauldron to serve nearly 2,000 visitors. 
The 'Making Rainbow Garaetteok' event, where residents and visitors line up to make and share rice cakes, remains a popular attraction. 
Visitor Eun Ju Lee said the event exceeded her expectations, describing the rice cake-making process as a unique experience. 
"They were continuously making real,EDIT super long garaetteok for about 30 minutes," she said. "Being able to eat the rice cake in person made it so delicious." 
Hyun Ah Lim, who attended the festival with her child, praised the food and activities on offer. 
"I came to the rice festival and tried the rice cooked in a giant cauldron. It's so delicious. Coming here, there are so many things to enjoy [...] it's really fun," she said. 
Icheon is renowned for its high-quality rice, which was historically presented to Korea's royal court. 
Held every October, the festival celebrates this agricultural heritage through traditional food, rice-making demonstrations and activities for visitors of all ages. 
Previously held at Seolbong Park, the festival has moved to Bokha Stream Waterfront Park to improve access to the city centre and support the local economy. 
This year's festival runs from October 14 to 18, with free admission." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3068_16102026/azghRoe94bNnT1kJ/azghRoe94bNnT1kJ.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3068_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:26:09 +0000</pubDate><category>accidents-and-disasters</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3067_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Ash attack! - Japan's Sakurajima volcano unleashes GIANT plume after two days of intense activity ]]></media:title><title>Ash attack! - Japan's Sakurajima volcano unleashes GIANT plume after two days of intense activity</title><description><![CDATA[ "Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupted again on Friday, sending a towering plume of smoke and ash thousands of metres into the sky after two days of intense volcanic activity. 
Footage shows a thick column of ash and smoke billowing from the crater, forming a huge plume that hangs over the surrounding area. 
The latest eruption follows a series of powerful blasts over the previous 48 hours, including another eruption on Thursday night that sent ash high into the sky. 
The Japan Meteorological Agency has maintained its Level 3 volcanic alert, warning people to stay away from the volcano. A two-kilometre exclusion zone remains in place around the Minamidake summit crater, according to reports. 
Located in Kagoshima Bay on Japan's southern island of Kyushu, Sakurajima is one of the country's most active volcanoes, known for its frequent explosive eruptions. 
The volcano has three peaks, Kitadake, Nakadake and Minamidake, with the latter at the centre of the recent activity." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3067_16102026/RrBCdkZQdBjR1fgz/RrBCdkZQdBjR1fgz.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3067_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:24:43 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3066_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 20 MILLION UKRAINIANS will come to EUROPE - Zelensky warns leaders of huge influx ]]></media:title><title>20 MILLION UKRAINIANS will come to EUROPE - Zelensky warns leaders of huge influx</title><description><![CDATA[ "Volodymyr Zelensky appeared to warn NATO countries of a massive escalation incoming - and 20 million Ukrainians coming into Europe as he spoke with reporters in Brussels on Friday.

"What will be if we fall down?" he said, referring to defeat in the conflict with Russia. "So how many, I don't know, 20 million will come to Europe."

"They are not loud, NATO countries. These countries, it's understandable, they don't want to escalate now. It's understandable when you have one drone, two drones, ten. But you will be very loud when there are ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and thousands," he told them. "Can you imagine?"

It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States this week with both Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3066_16102026/zS39S2ewyJwQiJRz/zS39S2ewyJwQiJRz.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3066_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:11:09 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3064_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Zelensky is 'utter disgrace'... he's brought Ukraine to brink of collapse - Russian FM spox ]]></media:title><title>Zelensky is 'utter disgrace'... he's brought Ukraine to brink of collapse - Russian FM spox</title><description><![CDATA[ "*TO FOLLOW*" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3064_16102026/qK8hWdJAW4XDdxLU/qK8hWdJAW4XDdxLU.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3064_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:05:58 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3062_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Serbia and Russia have ALWAYS BEEN... and will ALWAYS BE brotherly nations' - Serbian IntMin ]]></media:title><title>'Serbia and Russia have ALWAYS BEEN... and will ALWAYS BE brotherly nations' - Serbian IntMin</title><description><![CDATA[ "Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said Moscow and Belgrade have always enjoyed 'brotherly and friendly' relations, while at a meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu in Moscow on Friday.
"Serbia and Russia have always been and will always be brotherly and friendly nations. We are confident that our co-operation and collaboration will only continue after the parliamentary elections, because the brotherhood and friendship that exist between our peoples and states have existed for centuries and will continue to exist," Dacic noted.
In addition, the minister expressed hope that the international community would recognise the need to ease international tensions - rather than further exacerbate them - and cited the US-Russia diesel deal as a positive move.
"All these talks between America and Russia open up great opportunities, revealing other paths and prospects than some had imagined. But one thing is certain: the friendship between Serbia and Russia cannot be broken; that is not in Serbia's interests," the politician added.
Meanwhile, Shoigu noted that Moscow and Belgrade had been strengthening ties for 25 years.
"During this time, our relations have truly become a strategic partnership between our countries, [one] that has withstood many trials: the test of time, the test of events, and the test of influences on these relations, both in our country and in yours - [the influence] of the collective West," the head of agency said.
According to the Russian Security Council's office, the parties discussed issues of regional and international security during the talks." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3062_16102026/uX32KcZ3DY27pGiK/uX32KcZ3DY27pGiK.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3062_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:05:55 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3060_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ I don't know whether the Europeans will support us! - Zelensky's winter fears ]]></media:title><title>I don't know whether the Europeans will support us! - Zelensky's winter fears</title><description><![CDATA[ "Volodymyr Zelensky admitted he didn't know if he could count on the Europeans for their support over the winter - but did tell them that there were enough interceptors in Europe to get him through the winter if they were handed over - as he spoke with reporters in Brussels on Friday.

"To be honest, all the leaders have this package. I don’t yet know whether the Europeans will support us, or in what quantities, but I do know certain things about certain countries," he said.

"Are there enough PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles in Europe for Ukraine to get through the winter? Yes," he went on. "I believe that if we all unite now and Europe will be able to help Ukraine, things will be easier going forward."

Zelensky put on a brave face as he joined EU leaders for the second day of the Council summit. It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States this week with both Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3060_16102026/y1WJvPyQJPPdc6YV/y1WJvPyQJPPdc6YV.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3060_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:05:27 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3063_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Some diplomats HERE think your response to Trump wasn't a smart move! 'We knew nothing about the Russia-US deal' - Zelensky ]]></media:title><title>Some diplomats HERE think your response to Trump wasn't a smart move! 'We knew nothing about the Russia-US deal' - Zelensky</title><description><![CDATA[ "Volodymyr Zelensky said his side knew 'nothing' about the US-Russia diesel deal, as he spoke with reporters in Brussels on Friday.

"Some diplomats in this town think and tell us that it was a mistake, or at least not a smart move, how you responded to the US and its president in recent days," one put to him.

He hit back: "I have heard nothing but support from our European colleagues, and I am grateful to them for that... I believe that the agreement between the United States and Russia - that deal, yes, an agreement we knew nothing about - okay. And the lifting of sanctions was also a surprise for everyone."

"I think this is something that should probably be discussed with us. I think we should be informed about it directly," he went on.

It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States this week with both Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3063_16102026/LJyCrMZTAYYsJrZf/LJyCrMZTAYYsJrZf.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3063_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:01:08 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3047_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Unacceptable!' - Pakistan condemns deadly Houthi strikes targeting 'civilians and vital infrastructure' in Saudi Arabia ]]></media:title><title>'Unacceptable!' - Pakistan condemns deadly Houthi strikes targeting 'civilians and vital infrastructure' in Saudi Arabia</title><description><![CDATA[ "Pakistan expressed concern over the recent wave of deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to the Kingdom's sovereignty.

"Pakistan remains deeply concerned over the continuing attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan.

"Pakistan strongly condemns the latest terrorist attack carried out by the Houthi militia targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh," he continued.

Khan extended his country's condolences to the families of those killed and expressed sympathy for the injured, after Houthi strikes on airports and vital infrastructure left at least 19 people dead and 364 injured.

"Pakistan stresses that attacks targeting civilians and vital infrastructure are unacceptable and pose a serious threat to regional peace and security," the spokesperson emphasised.

"We also reaffirm our firm commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including within the framework of the joint defence agreement," he added.

A wave of Houthi attacks struck four Saudi airports between October 5 and 11, leaving 19 people dead and 364 injured, according to the Saudi-led coalition.

The strikes hit airports in Abha, Jazan, Najran and Riyadh, causing damage and disrupting flights. Operations at the capital's King Khalid International Airport were temporarily suspended.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree vowed on Wednesday to press ahead with strikes 'deep inside' Saudi Arabia, threatening to "target airports and oil facilities inside the Kingdom".

He also urged international shipping companies, workers and civilians to stay clear of the threatened sites.

The latest attacks mark another escalation in the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's internationally recognised government.

Fighting intensified following a July 13 attack on Sanaa Airport. The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of involvement, while Yemen's internationally recognised government claimed responsibility." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3047_16102026/jAGw8q7P42r5NzJx/jAGw8q7P42r5NzJx.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3047_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0000</pubDate><category>business-and-economics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3061_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Hopefully, it's possible!' - Turkish energy minister teases Akkuyu NPP December launch ]]></media:title><title>'Hopefully, it's possible!' - Turkish energy minister teases Akkuyu NPP December launch</title><description><![CDATA[ "Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar was asked about a December launch date for the landmark Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, speaking on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week international forum on Friday.
"Hopefully, it’s possible," he told reporters.
The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is Turkey's first nuclear power plant. The project comprises four power units equipped with Russian-made Generation III+ VVER pressurised water reactors. Each unit has a capacity of 1,200 megawatts.
The project is fully financed by Russia and is being implemented under an intergovernmental agreement between Moscow and Ankara dated May 12, 2010.
Turkish and Russian Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin announced the start of construction during a ceremony in Ankara via video link in 2018.
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3061_16102026/BEjBtnmqX8SjHC7Z/BEjBtnmqX8SjHC7Z.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3061_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:59:29 +0000</pubDate><category>science-and-tech</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3058_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Rosatom preparing convoy carrying additional diesel fuel for Zaporozhye NPP - CEO Likhachev ]]></media:title><title>Rosatom preparing convoy carrying additional diesel fuel for Zaporozhye NPP - CEO Likhachev</title><description><![CDATA[ "*TO FOLLOW*" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3058_16102026/zGgUenip3Q4mYTLF/zGgUenip3Q4mYTLF.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3058_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:45:22 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3055_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Is it more difficult to deal with ME than Putin? - Zelensky appears rattled by question on Trump ]]></media:title><title>Is it more difficult to deal with ME than Putin? - Zelensky appears rattled by question on Trump</title><description><![CDATA[ "Volodymyr Zelensky appeared baffled when asked about Donald Trump's remark that he found it easier to deal with Vladimir Putin, during a presser in Brussels on Friday.

“Donald Trump called you more difficult to deal with than Putin. How do you feel and how do you react to that?" he was asked.

“Is it more difficult to deal with me than with Putin? And is it easier for me than with Putin?" he asked, seemingly losing his thread.

"With Trump, I mean. I’ve had several meetings with President Trump, and we always find - we find - topics for discussion and decision-making. I… I stand up solely for the interests of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people," he went on.

Zelensky joined EU leaders for the second day of the Council Summit. It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States this week with both Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3055_16102026/de6hGzDLvivzuMjf/de6hGzDLvivzuMjf.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3055_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:28:43 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3051_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ YOU WILL SEE! - Cryptic Zelensky refuses to be drawn on Russian refineries strikes ]]></media:title><title>YOU WILL SEE! - Cryptic Zelensky refuses to be drawn on Russian refineries strikes</title><description><![CDATA[ "Volodymyr Zelensky point-blank refused to discuss his recent strikes on Russian refineries, as he spoke with reporters in Brussels on Friday.

"Usually I don't communicate the details of our operations. The main rule of our operations is to respond. Other things you will see," he said.

It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States this week with both Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3051_16102026/P1uhE1TfPAQGFfuV/P1uhE1TfPAQGFfuV.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3051_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:26:53 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3050_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ We're not the 'number one priority'! - Zelensky blames Middle East for shortage of interceptors ]]></media:title><title>We're not the 'number one priority'! - Zelensky blames Middle East for shortage of interceptors</title><description><![CDATA[ "Volodymyr Zelensky admitted his country was not the 'number one priority' for interceptor missiles - speaking with reporters on Friday following huge row with Donald Trump.

"it is important to us that we work together with Europe and with our partners in the United States. We will receive PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles from the United States through the PEARL programme. We pay for them, with Europe providing the funding - so they are neither free nor gifts. There is currently a major shortage, and most PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles have been going to the Middle East for a long time. In other words, this is no secret: we are not the number-one priority when it comes to the allocation of PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles," he said.

It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States this week with both Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3050_16102026/BreLkkB2xqBZkXCd/BreLkkB2xqBZkXCd.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3050_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:24:24 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3049_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Very unpleasant and dangerous surprise - Zelensky on Starlink 'slowdown' ]]></media:title><title>Very unpleasant and dangerous surprise - Zelensky on Starlink 'slowdown'</title><description><![CDATA[ "Volodymyr Zelensky claimed an apparent 'slowdown' in Starlink satellite internet was a 'very unpleasant and dangerous surprise' - and claimed his country did not use it for hitting targets in Russia - speaking with reporters in Brussels on Friday. 

"We do not use Starlink to launch attacks or carry out retaliatory strikes on Russian territory. That is precisely why we appealed to SpaceX and the White House to enable this capability for us," he said.

"I’ll be open and frank: this was a very unpleasant and dangerous surprise - a surprise involving Starlink," he went on. "We use special interceptors that move at high speed - interceptor drones that operate specifically with Starlink. So Starlink was not shut off; its speed was reduced. And once the speed was reduced, we could no longer shoot them down."

Earlier this week, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go".

It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States.

On Thursday night, Donald Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3049_16102026/uiUo4gARs2D5utzY/uiUo4gARs2D5utzY.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3049_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:12:12 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3046_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ THANK YOU FOR SMIRKING - Zelensky TAUNTS Trump in Brussels ]]></media:title><title>THANK YOU FOR SMIRKING - Zelensky TAUNTS Trump in Brussels</title><description><![CDATA[ "Volodymyr Zelensky just smiled at reporters - and got some laughs - when asked if he was Donald Trump's 'scapegoat' - as he addressed the media in Brussels on Friday.

"President Trump is facing pretty difficult midterm elections. His personal popularity is very low. Diesel prices in the US are very high, and the war that he started in the Middle East is not going the way he wants it. Do you think you are being treated as a scapegoat for his own problems?” he was asked.

"This is my answer," he smirked. " Thank you so much. Thank you so much.”

Zelensky put on a brave face alongside EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, as he joined EU leaders for the second day of the Council summit in Brussels on Friday. 

"Thank you very much for the invitation, dear Antonio and dear Ursula, and to all the leaders. Morning, dear journalists. So I'm happy to be here. I'm so thankful that we have such huge support from EU Council, Commission and leaders, real leaders, so that they stay with us from the very beginning of this war. It's crucial, and we count on the support," he said.

It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States this week with both Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3046_16102026/x3oGmNUUrPWqExxU/x3oGmNUUrPWqExxU.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3046_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:02:53 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3041_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Give me the Russian assets! - Zelensky in Brussels ]]></media:title><title>Give me the Russian assets! - Zelensky in Brussels</title><description><![CDATA[ "Volodymyr Zelensky appeared to demand EU leaders hand over the frozen Russian assets, as he spoke with reporters in Brussels on Friday.

"We know for certain that Russia very much wants to get them back; these assets are one of the Russian Federation’s objectives. And that is why Ukraine would like to receive those funds in one form or another. before Russia can do so," he said.

EU leaders have remained divided over the legality of using the 300bn euros in assets - with a previous plan to seize them last year abandoned after opposition from Belgium, where they are mostly held, and others. 

US negotiators reportedly suggested having the United States hold them instead in a special financial fund - as a way to 'unlock' the peace process. Moscow has condemned any form of seizure as 'theft'.
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3041_16102026/qN2SmNu1nR43YxRq/qN2SmNu1nR43YxRq.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3041_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:58:30 +0000</pubDate><category>environment-and-nature</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3039_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Seeds of HOPE - Burundi rice farmers eye better harvests as $323.75m regional agricultural project takes root ]]></media:title><title>Seeds of HOPE - Burundi rice farmers eye better harvests as $323.75m regional agricultural project takes root</title><description><![CDATA[ "After years of water shortages and shrinking harvests, rice farmers in Mpanda, Burundi, are hoping a new $323.75 million regional agricultural project will breathe new life into their fields. 
The Burundi–Rwanda Integrated Development Project (BRIDEP) aims to expand irrigation, increase food production and help farmers withstand climate shocks. 
Footage from Thursday shows farmers planting rice, water flowing through irrigation channels and traditional performances at the project launch.
"This project comes at the perfect time, as our rice fields were drying up due to a lack of water, which weakened our harvests," said rice farmer Kabura Radegonde. 
Leonard Butoyi, assistant to the Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock, stressed that investment must go beyond building irrigation infrastructure. 
"The preparation and development of irrigable zones should not be limited to construction alone; it must serve as the foundation of our agriculture, ensuring sustainable development for our farmers," Butoyi explained. 
For farmers, the prospect of reliable irrigation brings fresh hope for better harvests. 
"We cannot find the words to express our thanks. As rice farmers, we are very happy because our production is set to increase," said rice farmer Riziki Nibitanga. 
Backed by the African Development Bank, which is contributing approximately $78 million, the project will also support maize production, livestock farming and cross-border trade. 
The initiative is designed to strengthen food security and help farmers in Burundi and Rwanda cope with increasingly unpredictable weather." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3039_16102026/zzWXheFA2dpeZNvP/zzWXheFA2dpeZNvP.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3039_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:44:26 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3037_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Want your croissant and coffee? Support Ukraine! - Latvian PM's latest bargain to Europe after 'drink less beer' quip ]]></media:title><title>Want your croissant and coffee? Support Ukraine! - Latvian PM's latest bargain to Europe after 'drink less beer' quip</title><description><![CDATA[ "Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs suggested that if Europeans wanted the 'comfort' of a croissant and a coffee, they should back Ukraine, as he arrived for day two of the European Council on Friday.

"If we want comfort in Europe and eat croissant, drink coffee in the morning and don't think about the threats, then we have to support Ukraine. If we don't, well, that's the duty and that's on our hands. They're doing that on the expense of the lives of Ukrainians. We just use money at the moment. And that money is needed," he said.

On Thursday, he also told Europeans to have 'one beer less' a year to find the cash for Kiev.

Zelensky himself put on a brave face alongside EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, as he joined EU leaders for the second day.

It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States this week with both Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3037_16102026/BMgo3jMDnTBTnXUv/BMgo3jMDnTBTnXUv.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3037_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:11:02 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3033_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Reeking of desperation?! - Watch Zelensky shake hands with EVERY SINGLE EU LEADER ]]></media:title><title>Reeking of desperation?! - Watch Zelensky shake hands with EVERY SINGLE EU LEADER</title><description><![CDATA[ "Volodymyr Zelensky appeared to shake hands with every single leader in the room, as he joined EU chiefs for the second day of the Council summit in Brussels on Friday. 

It came amid reports of huge concerns among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States this week, with both US President Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go".
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3033_16102026/Yp1aQAQpV1kMK5RH/Yp1aQAQpV1kMK5RH.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3033_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:45:45 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3031_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Western intervention in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya AND Ukraine threatens regional security - Iranian ambassador to Russia ]]></media:title><title>Western intervention in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya AND Ukraine threatens regional security - Iranian ambassador to Russia</title><description><![CDATA[ "*TO FOLLOW*" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3031_16102026/yXbjRepEV1fimBY5/yXbjRepEV1fimBY5.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3031_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:39:19 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3030_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Ukraine's running out of money... and so are we! - Danish PM in Brussels ]]></media:title><title>Ukraine's running out of money... and so are we! - Danish PM in Brussels</title><description><![CDATA[ "Danish PM Mette Frederiksen suggested Ukraine was fast running out of cash - and EU countries were also struggling - as she arrived for day two of the European Council in Brussels on Friday.

"It is expensive to wage war," she said. "And Ukraine is running out of money now. In fact, that has basically already happened."

"They cannot buy what they need. They cannot produce what they need," she went on. "So we have an acute problem finding financing here."

"That is one of the things I will bring up at the meeting now, and then from the Danish side we will continue to provide the help that we can," she added.

It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about Volodymyr Zelensky's huge bust-up with the United States this week with both Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

Zelensky himself put on a brave face alongside EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, as he joined them for the second day of talks.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go". " ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3030_16102026/mqj7YH8C1tkqfEZS/mqj7YH8C1tkqfEZS.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3030_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:23:19 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3029_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Zelensky CLEARLY does not want peace... we agree with Trump! - Kremlin ]]></media:title><title>Zelensky CLEARLY does not want peace... we agree with Trump! - Kremlin</title><description><![CDATA[ "Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov said that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky did not want peace - and on that, the Kremlin was in total agreement with Donald Trump - during a press briefing on Friday.
"[Talks are] impossible without the current Ukrainian leadership; but it is clear that Zelensky does not wish to take responsibility or move towards a peaceful resolution. And on this point, we are in complete agreement with President Trump," he said.
On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian "more difficult to deal with than Putin." Zelensky accused the US of 'betraying' him, announcing that he would be restarting attacks on the refineries.
Trump also called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3029_16102026/5ceXPeYP4KUTQ6Xk/5ceXPeYP4KUTQ6Xk.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3029_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:02:20 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3028_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ EU LETS DOWN THE GULF - Cyprus president SLAMS move to cancel joint summit after Riyadh attacks, says 'we stand by Ukraine so why not them too?' ]]></media:title><title>EU LETS DOWN THE GULF - Cyprus president SLAMS move to cancel joint summit after Riyadh attacks, says 'we stand by Ukraine so why not them too?'</title><description><![CDATA[ "Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides slammed the cancellation of the EU Summit with Gulf leaders, as he arrived for the second day of European Council in Brussels on Friday.

"I would also like to express my sorrow. I also want to express my regret over the cancellation of the European Union summit with the Gulf countries because of the well-known, condemnable developments in Saudi Arabia," he said.

"I strongly believe that, just as we are rightly acting in the case of Ukraine and visiting the country at difficult times, when Russian missiles and drones are striking Ukraine, we must do the same with regard to the countries of the region," he added.

The summit was scheduled for October 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was postponed following a series of air strikes by the Yemeni armed group" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3028_16102026/VpQA7oAHAxZo18uo/VpQA7oAHAxZo18uo.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3028_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:53:26 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3015_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Over 100 students per class! - Aden schools overcrowded as Yemen conflict sees surge in displaced families ]]></media:title><title>Over 100 students per class! - Aden schools overcrowded as Yemen conflict sees surge in displaced families</title><description><![CDATA[ "Public schools in Aden, southern Yemen, are facing overcrowded classrooms - with over 100 students per form - as families continue to flee the conflict zones for the relative safe haven of the coastal governorate.
Footage filmed on Thursday at the late Abdu Ghanem Secondary School shows an overcrowded boys' classroom, with some students sitting closely together on benches while others were forced to sit on the floor. 
"The classroom cannot accommodate around 100 to 115 students. We have reached this enormous number of students because of displacement, and of course, the classroom cannot accommodate this number." She added that "students cannot obtain textbooks because of the increasing number of students and the shortage of schoolbooks,"said Muna Saif, Deputy Principal.
Aden's Director-General of Education, Maisa Asheesh, said that Minister of Education Dr Adel Abdul Majeed had instructed schools to "accommodate all displaced children in schools across the governorates. Accordingly, we have accommodated more children, recognising that these children are also our own, that their right to education is legitimate, and that it is our collective duty to grant them this right."
She also said that the number of students at the Al-Firdous displacement camp had reached 779 and that a special curriculum-based study plan had been prepared to accommodate them, particularly as the school year had already begun more than two months earlier. 
According to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the cumulative number of people displaced since the escalation began in June reached 151,794 as of September 29. Taiz Governorate hosted the largest number of displaced people, with 83,082 followed by Lahj with 36,348 and Aden with 15,570, while the remainder were distributed across other governorates. 
It comes amid the ongoing war in Yemen, which began in 2014 when the Houthis seized control of the capital, Sanaa, and large parts of the country's north. The Yemeni government and its allied, Saudi-backed forces control areas in the south and parts of the north - and launched a huge operation with the aim of retaking the country earlier this month.
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3015_16102026/VZtaEsTcKMfNML5R/VZtaEsTcKMfNML5R.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3015_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:34:40 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3025_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ We've been sidelined... Trump's betrayed Europe, not only Zelensky! - Czech PM Babis  ]]></media:title><title>We've been sidelined... Trump's betrayed Europe, not only Zelensky! - Czech PM Babis </title><description><![CDATA[ "Czech PM Andrej Babis accused Donald Trump of betrayed Europe - not just Volodymyr Zelensky - as he arrived for the second day of the Council in Brussels on Friday. 

"Europe has been sidelined, and by making that deal with Putin, Trump has essentially betrayed us," he said.

However, he also said he objected to the "100 billion euros allocated to Ukraine in the European budget."

"That this money should be loaned and should not be part of the multiannual financial framework, where member states lack sufficient funds," he added.

Zelensky himself put on a brave face alongside EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, as he joined EU leaders for the second day.

It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States this week with both Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3025_16102026/Fs75xBxj3pC3Y6aC/Fs75xBxj3pC3Y6aC.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3025_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:01:50 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3024_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ I'm SO THANKFUL! - Zelensky appears 'haunted' following US fallout as EU leaders try to rally round ]]></media:title><title>I'm SO THANKFUL! - Zelensky appears 'haunted' following US fallout as EU leaders try to rally round</title><description><![CDATA[ "Volodymyr Zelensky put on a brave face alongside EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, as he joined EU leaders for the second day of the Council summit in Brussels on Friday. 

"Thank you very much for the invitation, dear Antonio and dear Ursula, and to all the leaders. Morning, dear journalists. So I'm happy to be here. I'm so thankful that we have such huge support from EU Council, Commission and leaders, real leaders, so that they stay with us from the very beginning of this war. It's crucial, and we count on the support," he said.

It came amid reports of concern among EU leaders about his huge bust-up with the United States this week with both Donald Trump and Starlink owner Elon Musk calling for Zelensky to go.

On Thursday night, Trump said Zelensky was 'not a good guy for us to deal with… he doesn't want to settle', calling for elections and adding that his strikes on Russian refineries were 'a disgrace'. He said he found the Ukrainian 'more difficult to deal with than Putin.

Earlier, Zelensky told a UK media outlet he was restarting strikes on the refineries, claiming he'd restricted them for three days but now: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done." 

On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel. 

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, posting on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3024_16102026/b58HbskDexH8h32T/b58HbskDexH8h32T.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3024_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:38:44 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3022_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Break us so they OWN us!' - Carney warns Alberta referendum comes at 'worst possible time' as Trump pushes 51st state idea ]]></media:title><title>'Break us so they OWN us!' - Carney warns Alberta referendum comes at 'worst possible time' as Trump pushes 51st state idea</title><description><![CDATA[ "Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that foreign powers were trying to break Canada apart and take control of it, speaking at a pro-Canada rally in Calgary on Thursday, just days before a crucial referendum on Alberta's future.
"The stakes are high. This referendum must be clear. It comes at the worst possible time. The world has become more dangerous and divided," Carney told supporters.
His warning followed repeated calls by US President Donald Trump for Canada to become America's 51st state, alongside tariffs and trade disputes that have strained relations between the two neighbours.
"There are some outside our borders who are working to break us, so they can own us. But we know, we know, we know that we can give ourselves far more than anyone else can take away," he added.
Carney did not explicitly name Trump in those remarks, but has previously warned against threats to Canada's sovereignty from Washington.
Albertans will vote on October 19 on whether to remain in Canada or instruct the provincial government to begin the legal process towards a second, binding referendum on independence.
The separatist movement argues that Ottawa has repeatedly undermined Alberta's economic interests, particularly its oil and gas industry, while restricting provincial autonomy.
Opponents warn that separation could trigger years of political and economic uncertainty, disrupting trade and investment in one of Canada's wealthiest provinces.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who authorised the referendum, opposes independence and has already cast her ballot in favour of remaining in Canada. However, she maintains that Albertans have the right to decide their province's future.
The vote comes as Trump's trade policies and repeated suggestions that Canada should join the United States have intensified debate over the country's economic independence and national unity.
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3022_16102026/TmTi239QTJqdY3dU/TmTi239QTJqdY3dU.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3022_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:34:07 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3020_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ ANY country could fall victim! - Lavrov warns of 'Western-orchestrated colour revolutions' ]]></media:title><title>ANY country could fall victim! - Lavrov warns of 'Western-orchestrated colour revolutions'</title><description><![CDATA[ "Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said any country - including Russia's partners in Central Asia - could fall victim to so-called 'colour revolutions' instigated by Western countries, while speaking at the plenary session of the CSTO, CIS and SCO conference on regional security and Afghanistan held in Moscow on Friday.
"It is important not to lose sight of the risks that we are all aware of and which arise mainly as a result of the actions of certain external players seeking to pursue their narrow geopolitical interests. <...> In this regard, I would note that absolutely any country in the world, including our partners in Central Asia, could fall victim to the West's geopolitical expansion and colour revolutions orchestrated by the West," the diplomat told his audience.
Lavrov also highlighted continuing threats to regional security linked to the situation in Afghanistan, in particular the presence of terrorist groups in border areas.
"The main threat, in our assessment and that of our security services, comes from militants of the Islamic State Khorasan Province group. It is a regional branch of the international terrorist organisation of Islamic State. It openly seeks to undermine the ability of the government in Kabul to maintain stability in the country. At the same time, the radicals want to use Afghanistan as a kind of springboard for spreading terrorist activity into both Central Asia and the Russian Federation," the minister added.
He said that Moscow would continue to help strengthen security in the region, including assisting Tajikistan in securing its border with Afghanistan." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3020_16102026/69oQ3ohY7WVqT6NA/69oQ3ohY7WVqT6NA.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3020_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:49:31 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3018_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Cheers for Kidal! - Reports of army recapturing city with Russian support spark huge celebrations in Bamako ]]></media:title><title>Cheers for Kidal! - Reports of army recapturing city with Russian support spark huge celebrations in Bamako</title><description><![CDATA[ "Supporters of Mali's Armed Forces (FAMa) rallied in the capital, Bamako, on Thursday, waving Russian flags and celebrating the army's recapture of Kidal, a strategic northern city that has repeatedly changed hands during the country's long-running conflict. 
Footage shows demonstrators gathering at the Bourse du Travail, holding banners supporting the Malian military and its Russian allies. Participants wave a large Russian flag, applaud speeches and display posters calling for peace and reconciliation. One man is also seen dancing on top of a car as music plays. 
Political activist Seydou Diakite described the recapture of Kidal as a crucial step towards restoring peace and stability. 
"The whole problem in Mali lies in Kidal. Kidal is still a place where political actors go to, in my view, plot things that subsequently destabilise the situation in Bamako. If we manage to retake Kidal, it will be a sign that peace is on the horizon. Today, we are seeking peace, because without peace, we cannot tackle the challenges of development," he said. 
Mali's military announced on October 6 that its forces had regained control of Kidal following an offensive supported by Russia's Africa Corps, which replaced the Wagner group in the country in 2025. 
"We have come for Mali and to support the recapture of Kidal. We have come to demonstrate our patriotism to the Malian people," said military widow Cisse Animata Kone. 
Kidal has long been a stronghold of Tuareg militants group and a key battleground in Mali's struggle to regain control of its northern territories. 
Malian forces first recaptured the city in November 2023 before losing it again in April 2026 to the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and fighters from the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM. 
The FLA said its fighters carried out a 'strategic withdrawal' on October 6 following intense airstrikes by Malian and Russian forces, claiming the decision was intended to avoid further casualties. 
Government troops subsequently re-entered Kidal without direct fighting in the city, although separatist and jihadist groups remain active elsewhere in northern Mali." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3018_16102026/HzqxVoa6Dp5HX1T2/HzqxVoa6Dp5HX1T2.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3018_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:54:41 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3017_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Protect the convoy! - Russian troops practise repelling simulated attack in latest action from CSTO drills in Belarus ]]></media:title><title>Protect the convoy! - Russian troops practise repelling simulated attack in latest action from CSTO drills in Belarus</title><description><![CDATA[ "Russian motor rifle troops were seen practising protecting a convoy from drone strikes in action-packed footage from the CSTO Indestructible Brotherhood-2026 exercise in Belarus.
Video released on Thursday shows a serviceman from Russia’s Central Military District loading a machine-gun mount and opening fire on a drone.
According to the Russian Defence Ministry, the fire support team travelled with the unit in an Ulan-2 tactical all-terrain vehicle fitted with twin 7.62mm Kalashnikov tank machine guns.
"After detecting an aerial threat, the servicemen practised protecting the convoy’s route and countering a simulated enemy strike drone using standard weapons," the ministry said.
The ministry added that the exercise tested the unit’s coordination in responding to aerial threats." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3017_16102026/qzM3aANRmDE5R6dL/qzM3aANRmDE5R6dL.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3017_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:08:34 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3013_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Face of the past - Peruvian archaeologists uncover tombs, clay figures of the Mochica culture in Garrapon ]]></media:title><title>Face of the past - Peruvian archaeologists uncover tombs, clay figures of the Mochica culture in Garrapon</title><description><![CDATA[ "A team of Peruvian archaeologists have uncovered human faces modelled in clay as well as funerary chambers and ceremonial objects during excavations in the Chicama Valley, in the La Libertad region. These finds provide new evidence about the religious, funerary and everyday practices of the ancient Mochica culture.
Footage recorded this Thursday in Garrapon shows the finds made within the Muchik project, beginning in 1995 at the Licapa II archaeological complex and in 2026 expanded its work to the huacas Santa Ana and Garrapon.
"Up to now we did not know that the Mochicas had made modelled faces and that they were probably placing or exhibiting them in niches, in some special setting that existed at Huaca Santa Ana," explained archaeologist and co-director of the project, Segundo Vasquez Sanchez.
At Huaca Santa Ana, the researchers also documented three burial chambers affected by ancient looting, as well as skeletal remains and ceramic offerings. "It is possible the tombs (...) correspond to mid-level elite personages, because their tombs were well made, built as adobe chambers with roofs with carob-wood beams, but very damaged by time," said Sanchez.
The work also made it possible to recover ulluchu fruits associated with Mochica ritual representations, while in Garrapon eight archaeological layers were identified at around five metres depth. The finds include adobe walls, niches and ceramic pieces from the early phases of this culture, whose origins go back to the second and third centuries AD.
Evidence of the dietary practices of the time was also obtained. "For us it was a very interesting, very important discovery because it allows us to understand the use of guinea pigs within the Mochica diet," he mentioned.
Despite the importance of the discoveries, those responsible for the project warned of budget constraints and the risks of looting faced by the archaeological sites. "The results of these finds are very important because the Mochis want to make themselves known. The Mochis are telling you: 'Invest, Peru; invest, authorities, in tourism,'" said archaeologist and project director, Belkys Gutierrez Leon.
Among the most distinctive pieces are ceramic vessels depicting scenes related to the preparation and consumption of food. One shows guinea pigs pierced with wooden skewers, while another represents maize cobs, offering an image of the culinary practices of the pre-Hispanic societies of Peru's northern coast.
The finds form part of an effort to understand not only the ceremonial and funerary expressions of the Mochicas, but also their forms of organisation, their traditions and their everyday life. Almost three decades after the start of research at Licapa II, the expansion of work to other sites in the Chicama Valley seeks to establish new connections between the different stages of development of this ancient civilisation." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3013_16102026/B13GNRMqePu3ZPER/B13GNRMqePu3ZPER.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3013_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:02:15 +0000</pubDate><category>accidents-and-disasters</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3014_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ CLASSROOM TRAGEDY - Three children and teacher killed in Oregon elementary school attack, 16-year-old gunman shot dead by civilian ]]></media:title><title>CLASSROOM TRAGEDY - Three children and teacher killed in Oregon elementary school attack, 16-year-old gunman shot dead by civilian</title><description><![CDATA[ "Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in the US state of Oregon on Thursday, before the 16-year-old gunman was shot dead, reportedly by a member of the public.

Speaking at a news conference in Bend, Police Chief Mike Krantz confirmed that five people, including the suspected gunman, had died at Silver Rail Elementary School.

"Officers at the scene located five people who had succumbed to their injuries, including the suspect. The deceased at the scene includes three children, ages 5, 8, and 11, and one teacher. One seven-year-old child and one 54-year-old teacher were transported by Bend Fire to St Charles Bend with critical injuries," he said.

The first emergency call came at 12:59 pm local time, when someone reported being shot at by a person carrying a long gun. Further calls followed as the gunman entered the school and opened fire.

Police arrived just three minutes after the initial alert, with an officer reporting moments later that a member of the public had confronted and shot the attacker.

"Moments later, an officer reported that the suspect had been shot by a community member who had seen the suspect enter the school and pursued him into the school and engaged him. Our officers entered the building and confirmed the suspect was dead," Krantz said.

According to police, the gunman fired through locked school doors to gain entry before carrying out the attack.

Officers searched classrooms for further threats as students and staff were evacuated to a nearby church, where anxious families gathered to collect their children.

Police identified the suspected gunman as a 16-year-old Bend resident but had not established whether he had any connection to the school.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said state agencies were coordinating support for the community, while the Bend-La Pine school district cancelled classes and activities for Friday.

Investigators are working to establish a motive for the shooting, which has left the local community grieving and renewed attention on gun violence in US schools." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3014_16102026/prXNwdKYzNkT8jne/prXNwdKYzNkT8jne.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3014_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:20:49 +0000</pubDate><category>sports</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3012_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ TRAINING station! - China's Guangzhou turns metro stop into sports hub with tennis, pickleball and gym facilities ]]></media:title><title>TRAINING station! - China's Guangzhou turns metro stop into sports hub with tennis, pickleball and gym facilities</title><description><![CDATA[ "Commuters in China's Guangzhou can now squeeze a workout into their daily journey without even leaving the metro station, thanks to new sports facilities offering everything from pickleball and tennis to fitness training.

Footage shows visitors working out on treadmills and weight machines at Tianhe Park Metro Station as passengers walk past. Others are seen playing pickleball and tennis or practising punches on a hanging bag.

"For many office workers like us, if you want to work out, you usually have to find a specialised place; otherwise, you have to walk a distance after returning home or walk another stretch from the office. But here, you can just work out right along your commute route, which I find exceptionally convenient," local resident Wenjing said.

Guangzhou Metro has reportedly transformed around 1,600 square metres of station space into seven pickleball courts and three tennis training areas equipped with ball-serving machines.

The facilities began trial operations during China's National Day holiday in early October and are open daily from 10 am to 10 pm.

For local resident Ivy, the sight of people exercising inside the station could encourage more commuters to get active.

"Whether it's for our children or people who are just starting to get in touch with fitness and exercise, even if they aren't specifically coming in to work out, just seeing people exercising right there as they exit the subway station inspires them and makes them want to join in and be part of this session," she said.

Tianhe Park Station connects three metro lines, serving residential neighbourhoods and commercial districts across Guangzhou.

The project builds on an earlier sports initiative at Pazhou Station, where a pickleball centre has attracted more than 70,000 visits since opening in October 2025.

Two additional courts have since been installed, bringing the total to 12, alongside a new table tennis centre equipped with 20 tables.

According to Guangzhou Metro, the sports facilities at both stations attracted more than 5,500 visits during the recent National Day holiday, as the city continues turning its transport hubs into spaces for exercise and recreation." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3012_16102026/Cb8fZtunQRUniGFy/Cb8fZtunQRUniGFy.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3012_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:53:37 +0000</pubDate><category>light-news</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3011_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ WORTH THE WAIT! - China-DPRK bridge finally welcomes lorries 12 years on from completion ]]></media:title><title>WORTH THE WAIT! - China-DPRK bridge finally welcomes lorries 12 years on from completion</title><description><![CDATA[ "China and the DPRK opened a new four-lane border bridge for cargo traffic on Thursday, ending a 12-year wait since it was completed in 2014.

Footage shows flower-decorated trucks crossing the New China-DPRK Yalu River Bridge, with DPRK flags lining the roadway. Chinese and DPRK officials attend the opening ceremony, while aerial shots show trucks crossing the river.

The four-lane bridge connects Dandong in northeast China's Liaoning Province with Sinuiju in the DPRK. Measuring 28.5 metres wide, it allows traffic to travel in both directions.

China and the DPRK agreed to build the crossing in 2010, with construction completed in October 2014. But the bridge remained unused for 12 years after connecting roads and customs facilities on the DPRK side were left unfinished.

The new crossing will operate alongside the ageing China-DPRK Friendship Bridge, which carries both road and rail traffic. The older bridge allows vehicles to travel in only one direction at a time and cannot accommodate trucks weighing more than 20 tonnes.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and his DPRK counterpart, Pak Thae-song, addressed Thursday's opening ceremony by video link. Li called for faster customs clearance, better cross-border transport links and closer economic cooperation.

Dandong is already home to China's largest border trade port with the DPRK, making the new crossing a significant addition to the transport links between the two economies.

Bilateral trade jumped 25 percent in 2025 to approximately $2.74 billion, according to Chinese customs data, approaching levels recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The opening also follows a June summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un, where both sides pledged to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3011_16102026/HLQDJwSp8mcgYXEs/HLQDJwSp8mcgYXEs.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3011_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:49:46 +0000</pubDate><category>cultural-events-and-celebrations</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3010_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Xochimilco turns ORANGE - Stunning drone footage shows fields with thousands of cempasuchil plants for Day of the Dead in Mexico ]]></media:title><title>Xochimilco turns ORANGE - Stunning drone footage shows fields with thousands of cempasuchil plants for Day of the Dead in Mexico</title><description><![CDATA[ "The fields of Xochimilco and Tlahuac are turning orange with the cultivation of nearly 10 million cempasuchil plants in Mexico City, intended to meet demand for this flower during Day of the Dead celebrations.
Aerial images captured by drone show the cempasuchil fields in Xochimilco, in the south of Mexico City, where producers are preparing the harvest of this traditional flower for the Day of the Dead celebrations on 1 and 2 November.
Growing cempasuchil is a vital activity for hundreds of families in the area, especially in San Gregorio Atlapulco, where greenhouses and fields are covered in shades of orange and yellow during this season.
In 2026, growers in Xochimilco and Tlahuac cultivated around 10 million plants, through the work of 596 flower growers. The production will supply markets, nurseries and points of sale in the capital, as well as forming part of traditional altars and decorations.
The cempasuchil flower is one of the most representative symbols of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. According to tradition, its colour and aroma help to symbolically guide the souls of the deceased towards family altars." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3010_16102026/M3BTbggrYfGUqzZ7/M3BTbggrYfGUqzZ7.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3010_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:39:34 +0000</pubDate><category>light-news</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3009_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Falling for Beijing! - Tourists flock to Yanqing's stunning red maple forest as autumn colours take over ]]></media:title><title>Falling for Beijing! - Tourists flock to Yanqing's stunning red maple forest as autumn colours take over</title><description><![CDATA[ "A blaze of red, orange and gold has swept through Beijing's Yanqing Red Maple Forest, transforming its winding roads and wooded landscape into a spectacular autumn display.

Footage from Wednesday shows locals and tourists strolling beneath the colourful canopy, snapping photographs and posing among the trees. 

Motorcyclists gather beside the vibrant foliage before riding along forest roads, while fallen yellow leaves carpet the ground.

Located in the mountainous outskirts of China's capital, Yanqing District is among the first parts of Beijing to burst into autumn colour, thanks to its higher altitude and cooler temperatures.

Beijing's autumn foliage season typically runs from mid-October to mid-November, with parks and forests reaching their peak colours at different times." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3009_16102026/hbpR8yDkHpwEHwY9/hbpR8yDkHpwEHwY9.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3009_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:33:46 +0000</pubDate><category>accidents-and-disasters</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3004_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Blowing a gale - More than 250 homes damaged in Funza  ]]></media:title><title>Blowing a gale - More than 250 homes damaged in Funza </title><description><![CDATA[ "A strong gale lashed the municipality of Funza, in Colombia's Cundinamarca department, on the afternoon of Wednesday 14 October, causing damage to hundreds of homes, bringing down trees and utility poles, and triggering power cuts. Local and departmental authorities are coordinating assistance for affected families and the delivery of materials to repair the houses.
Wind gusts were recorded at around 15:30 local time, ripping off roofs and coverings in several areas and damaging power networks. Subsequent rains worsened the situation by allowing water to enter some homes left without a roof.
Footage filmed by a Funza resident shows damage on the roof of his home, as well as fallen trees and roofing sheets brought down by the storm.
Initial official reports counted 156 homes affected across five neighbourhoods, while a later update from Funza's mayor, Jeimmy Villamil, reported damage to 251 properties. The authorities continue the survey to determine the extent of the emergency and the needs of the affected families.
The Cundinamarca Governor's Office and the Mayor's Office began delivering materials to repair roofs. The municipality has more than a thousand tiles available, though it estimates it needs around 1,800 to fix the recorded damage. Staff have also been deployed to provide psychosocial support to those affected.
Neighbourhoods such as Samarkanda, Serrezuelita, Mexico, Nueva Gerona, Furatena, El Hato and Bellizca are among the areas reporting damage. The municipal coliseum also suffered tiles torn off and broken window panes. After damage to poles and power lines, crews worked to restore the electricity supply, which had been interrupted in various parts of the municipality." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3004_16102026/C217d8i2irMkNgGN/C217d8i2irMkNgGN.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3004_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:24:18 +0000</pubDate><category>environment-and-nature</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3006_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Day of the Dead is to remember' - Growers prepare cempasuchil flowers to welcome their departed in Mexico City ]]></media:title><title>'Day of the Dead is to remember' - Growers prepare cempasuchil flowers to welcome their departed in Mexico City</title><description><![CDATA[ "Mexican cempasuchil flower growers have begun preparing their harvests ahead of the Day of the Dead celebration, one of the country's most emblematic traditions, in which this orange flower symbolises the path that guides the souls of the departed back to their homes.
Footage filmed this Thursday in Mexico City shows the work carried out by growers in a field in Xochimilco, where they tend and water the flowers that will be sold to adorn altars and offerings during the festivities.
"We are in San Luis Tlaxialtemalco. We devote ourselves to cempasuchil because, firstly, we are passionate about planting. We carry this tradition from childhood, from our ancestors," said producer Marcela Flores, who highlighted the importance of keeping this practice alive.
"For us, Day of the Dead is to remember and to await our departed, our loved ones. The flower is important because we put it on our altars (...) We make a path with the petals towards the altar," she added.
For families dedicated to cultivation, producing the flower represents more than an economic activity; it is a way of preserving bonds with their ancestors. "It is our work for them [the departed]. We gladly await them, and that is their path so they do not feel abandoned," explained producer Laura Xolalpan.
The tradition also includes new generations who take part in the harvest, such as young producer Carmen Xolalpan. "I like it when Day of the Dead arrives because our departed who have already passed away come to visit us," she said.
As the celebration approaches, Xochimilco flower growers are making preparations to distribute their harvests among Mexican families. "We hope the flower will be very beautiful so that all the dear departed come to our homes, our relatives," mentioned producer Miguel Flores.
The cempasuchil flower is one of the central elements of Day of the Dead offerings, which is celebrated between 1 and 2 November. According to tradition, its colour and aroma help to guide the souls of the deceased, while its petals form paths from the entrance of the homes to the altars." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3006_16102026/a2UNnsfHvYXtw2Xw/a2UNnsfHvYXtw2Xw.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3006_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:23:36 +0000</pubDate><category>light-news</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3008_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Hot-footing it! - Phuket Vegetarian Festival devotees brave BURNING EMBERS in sacred fire-walking ritual ]]></media:title><title>Hot-footing it! - Phuket Vegetarian Festival devotees brave BURNING EMBERS in sacred fire-walking ritual</title><description><![CDATA[ "Dozens of devotees walked barefoot across a bed of glowing embers during Phuket's 2026 Vegetarian Festival on Thursday, braving scorching coals in a dramatic ritual believed to purify the spirit and ward off misfortune.

Footage shows participants spreading and flattening burning charcoal before devotees walk and race across the red-hot coals. Others carry ceremonial flags and traditional objects to the beat of percussion instruments, before firecrackers and fireworks erupt around the smouldering embers towards the end of the ceremony.

Fire-walking is one of the most striking rituals of Phuket's annual Vegetarian Festival, a nine-day celebration deeply rooted in the island's Chinese-Thai heritage.

The festival combines strict dietary abstinence with religious ceremonies intended to cleanse the body and spirit, with devotees demonstrating their faith through physically demanding rituals.

Some participants, known as mah song, serve as spirit mediums, taking part in ceremonies linked to Taoist traditions and the worship of the Nine Emperor Gods.

The festival, running from October 10 to 18 this year, remains one of Phuket's most distinctive religious celebrations, drawing on generations of Chinese cultural traditions.

" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3008_16102026/ZehbTwj7SiQV8vm9/ZehbTwj7SiQV8vm9.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3008_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:15:25 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3007_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Angola is on the right path' - Lourenco says country moving 'resolutely' towards 'developed nation', touts mediation role in final State of Nation address ]]></media:title><title>'Angola is on the right path' - Lourenco says country moving 'resolutely' towards 'developed nation', touts mediation role in final State of Nation address</title><description><![CDATA[ "Angolan President Joao Lourenco praised his country's progress and diplomatic achievements in his final State of the Nation address before the 2027 general elections, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers in Luanda on Thursday. 
"Today, we can affirm that Angola is on the right path because the foundations for its development are solid," Lourenco told parliament, adding, "We have reached a point of no return. From now on, Angola is moving resolutely towards the developed nation we have long aspired to become." 
Turning to foreign policy, the president recalled Angola's role in resolving the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. 
"In July 2024, as part of the diplomatic efforts undertaken, a ceasefire agreement was signed under the direct mediation of the Angolan government," he noted, referring to the Luanda Process. 
Angola's earlier mediation efforts in eastern DRC were handed over to Togo in 2025. The conflict has grown more uncertain after former Congolese president Joseph Kabila announced this week a new political-military coalition involving M23 rebels. 
Lourenco also pointed to Angola's wider diplomatic engagement, including efforts to promote peaceful solutions to conflicts in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere. 
"This position has contributed to Angola's international recognition as one of Africa's leading mediators. This role was further strengthened by my appointment as the African Union Champion for Peace and Reconciliation," he maintained. 
Footage shows lawmakers arriving at the National Assembly, exchanging greetings and singing the national anthem, with officials later gathering for photographs outside the building. 
Members of the ruling People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola party welcomed the speech, while opposition lawmakers questioned the government's achievements. 
"Today, we have once again heard more promises, promises and more promises for the future. What we would actually have liked to hear was an account of what has been achieved and what is expected to be done over the next year, with concrete results," stated Ariane Lusadisu of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola. 
She persisted, "Hunger is visible, poverty is visible. We wanted to hear a genuine assessment of the government's performance and understand President Joao Lourenco's vision for a democratic Angola. We are heading towards elections, and we want transparent elections." 
The address opened the final parliamentary year before the 2027 general elections, when Lourenco will be unable to seek a third presidential term." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3007_16102026/8UoENRHDL6xbA3Ti/8UoENRHDL6xbA3Ti.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3007_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:56:30 +0000</pubDate><category>human-interest</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3005_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Give us back our heritage, Macron! - Indigenous community in Hidalgo demands return of historical codices kept in France ]]></media:title><title>Give us back our heritage, Macron! - Indigenous community in Hidalgo demands return of historical codices kept in France</title><description><![CDATA[ "The Codex Azcatitlan, a pictographic manuscript that documents centuries of the Mexica people's history, is being exhibited in Mexico for the first time since it left the country in 1840, in a temporary show at the National Museum of Anthropology in the capital, which has rekindled demands from indigenous communities to recover their cultural heritage.
Footage shot in the municipality of Cardonal, in the state of Hidalgo, gathers the views of members of the hnahnu or Otomi community on the importance of recovering the Codex Azcatitlan and the Codex Borbonicus to achieve a greater understanding of their ancestors.
"Both codices are very important. The Azcatitlan because it tells the original history of the Aztecs and, today, the Mexica who speak the Nahuatl language, showing how the migration of this ethnic group unfolded until they reached Tenochtitlan. And the Borbonicus (...) which describes and makes known the ritual calendar and the solar calendar," explained retired teacher Abel Cayetano Huizache Roque.
The Codex Azcatitlan consists of 50 pages and, through illustrations, recounts the mythical origin of the Mexica in Aztlan, their migration up to the founding of Tenochtitlan, and the first years of Spanish colonisation. The document, held at the National Library of France, returned temporarily to Mexico as part of a cultural exchange between the two countries.
However, community members consider that the temporary display of these documents is not enough and are demanding their definitive return. "Besides this administrative process, there is an emotional, identity-related one, because we feel that material belonging to these groups was taken from us," Roque added.
For members of the hnahnu people of the Valle del Mezquital, the Codex Borbonicus also represents a record of traditions that remain alive. Mexico and France are holding diplomatic talks to explore the repatriation of this document, currently kept by the French National Assembly. The request gained relevance ahead of the New Fire ceremony scheduled for 2027.
"We are going to rewrite that history which asserts how the Otomi people have been important to the building not only of the town where we live, but to the building of this world, or what people call Mexico," said surgeon Emilia Mendoza Espinoza.
For her part, artisan Antonia de Ambrosio stressed that recovering the codices would allow new generations to know their history. "It would be something new for the Valley, for our... above all for our children. It would be a very big change for us (...) Unfortunately we did not know they existed," she said.
The exhibition of the Codex Azcatitlan forms part of the cultural agreements reached in 2025 between the Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, and her French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, which also envisaged the loan of the Codex Boturini for exhibition in Paris." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3005_16102026/9dNQifktTjUGd7bZ/9dNQifktTjUGd7bZ.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3005_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:15:45 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3003_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Learn from TRUMP... not a single cent for Kiev! - Heated Bundestag session sees AfD back US-Russia diesel deal as opponents PASS Ukraine claims bill ]]></media:title><title>Learn from TRUMP... not a single cent for Kiev! - Heated Bundestag session sees AfD back US-Russia diesel deal as opponents PASS Ukraine claims bill</title><description><![CDATA[ "A heated row erupted in Germany's Bundestag on Thursday as lawmakers voted to back an 'international claims commission' for Kiev - with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) accusing rival parties of putting Ukraine ahead of German interests. 
AfD lawmaker Markus Frohnmaier said they were neglecting German interests and risking dragging Berlin into the conflict. 
"The people here in Germany deserve a party that finally represents their interests again—one that once again pursues policies for Germans, not for Kiev," he stressed. 
"You actually want to drag Germany into a war. We want peace, security, and prosperity for our citizens—not a single cent for Inkasso Kiev," he warned.
"I think you can learn from Trump," he told them. "The Americans are showing how it’s done right now. The Americans are showing that they can strike a diesel deal."
Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) lawmaker Macit Karaahmetoglu insisted Russia must be held financially responsible: "Cheap either-or slogans claiming that we must choose between supporting Ukraine's freedom and looking after ourselves not only serve the Kremlin's propaganda; they also fail to recognise that we can—and must—do both." 
Green MP Robin Wagener accused US President Donald Trump of helping Moscow through Russian diesel purchases, asserting that Germany should defend international law rather than let powerful states dictate the rules. 
"Arbitrary rule instead of the rule of law, diesel instead of peace. [...] It is important that Germany seeks to strengthen the international order and the rule of law through its membership in the Claims Commission," he claimed. 
The CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens and The Left backed the bill, while the AfD alone opposed it. No abstentions were recorded. 
The commission, established under a December 2025 convention, is controversial for only covering compensation claims made by Kiev - and not Moscow - in the conflict. 
As of October 6, 41 countries had signed the convention, but only ten countries and the EU had ratified it. The commission needs at least 25 ratifications and sufficient financial commitments before it can begin operating." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3003_16102026/ukXD5vA7sMDZ1cjR/ukXD5vA7sMDZ1cjR.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3003_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:48:03 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3001_16102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ University ANGER - Students slam funding crisis as protest sees clashes in Buenos Aires ]]></media:title><title>University ANGER - Students slam funding crisis as protest sees clashes in Buenos Aires</title><description><![CDATA[ "Students, lecturers and university workers mobilised on Thursday in Buenos Aires to demand that President Javier Milei's Government implement the University Financing Law, on a day marked by clashes between demonstrators and the security forces.
Footage filmed during the fifth Federal University March shows moments of tension outside the National Congress, where officers used water cannon, rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the protesters.
"The truth is that lecturers are earning poverty wages, when they get paid at all. Researchers are leaving the country. Students often have to drop out of university because there is no student travel pass," said the Brazilian student Julia during the mobilisation.
Protesters demanded the implementation of the University Financing Law, which provides for updating teaching and non-teaching staff salaries, as well as strengthening student grants.
"[Javier] Milei's Government has, since taking office, been trying to run down the universities; and it has been a year since we won, in the streets, the approval of the University Financing Law, yet it refuses to implement it," the student Lautaro said.
The university student also criticised the rising cost of living and its impact on students' academic performance. "We are living with rising prices for transport, course materials and life in general; because not only studying, but living, is increasingly expensive. Opportunities, job offers, are fewer and worse," he added.
Attendees also demanded the repeal of Emergency Decree (DNU) 70/2023, promoted by the Argentine Government, arguing that some of its provisions could affect the country's sovereignty.
"On the other hand, we are here because we want DNU 2073 to be repealed, which is an unconstitutional decree whichever way you look at it and which, among other things, puts our sovereignty at risk," Lautaro mentioned.
According to local reports, at least 25 protesters were detained during the protest, while eight security force officers were injured. The mobilisation once again placed salary conditions, access to higher education and Milei's Government budgetary policies at the centre of the debate." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3001_16102026/S91cpz1qdyRmdtvD/S91cpz1qdyRmdtvD.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3001_16102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:36:04 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3135_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'It is a victory for the left' - Lula supporters celebrate move to scrap 6x1 work rota during mobilisation in Rio ]]></media:title><title>'It is a victory for the left' - Lula supporters celebrate move to scrap 6x1 work rota during mobilisation in Rio</title><description><![CDATA[ "Dozens of supporters of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva mobilised on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the move towards abolishing the 6x1 work rota, which required six consecutive days of work for each day of rest, after the Senate approved a proposed constitutional reform on the matter.
Recorded footage shows participants demonstrating their support for the Brazilian leader ahead of the second round of the presidential election on 25 October, in which he will face Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Supporters said that Lula's victory is essential to guarantee a five-days-on, two-days-off (5x2) rota.
"The 6x1 rota has existed since the 1930s. Now, Lula [da Silva] has to win [the run-off] so that he keeps the 6x1 rota out of Brazil. 5x2 is Lula," said supporter Francisco Amaral during the event.
Attendees said that ending the 6x1 rota mainly benefits workers, as it allows them to have more time to be with family and engage in leisure activities. "It is a victory for the left, it is not a victory for the right (...) It is a victory for everyone and that is why we have to keep Lula [da Silva] as our president," said supporter Rita.
Brazil's First Lady, Janja Silva, was also present at the mobilisation and warned about the repercussions that the working hours could have if the Liberal Party candidate, Flavio Bolsonaro, wins the second round of the elections.
"The great victory that workers, mainly women, had with the end of the 6x1 rota (...) We know this will be our banner from now on. We know that if the son of 'the thing' [Flavio Bolsonaro] wins, there will be no end to the 6x1 rota," she said.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign celebrates the approval as one of its main social achievements amid the re-election battle. Lula described the measure as a "victory for workers" and stressed that having two days of rest will allow people to spend more time with family, care for their children and enjoy life outside work." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3135_15102026/XwBihzss9zM9SP7V/XwBihzss9zM9SP7V.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3135_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:07:47 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3136_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'No longer a taboo subject' - Breast cancer survivors break silence, push early detection as Mali marks fifth Pink October ]]></media:title><title>'No longer a taboo subject' - Breast cancer survivors break silence, push early detection as Mali marks fifth Pink October</title><description><![CDATA[ "Breast cancer survivors and campaigners in Mali are stepping up efforts to tackle the stigma surrounding the disease and promote early detection as the country marks Pink October. 
Footage filmed in Bamako on Monday shows an awareness event where cancer campaigner and Malian League Against Cancer President, Faye Kiyatou Kante, joined medical specialists to educate women about early warning signs and the importance of timely diagnosis. 
"Cancer is no longer a taboo subject. People have come to understand that cancer is a disease that can be treated in hospitals and that it can also be cured. This is thanks to the women fighting cancer," she said. 
Among those turning personal experience into support for others is breast cancer survivor Clarisse Oury Affognon Ayawa, who now heads the SEINTURE Association. Footage shows her working alongside colleagues at her office in the capital. 
"When I discovered that I had cancer, at first, I was in denial. Very quickly, however, I became aware of what lay ahead of me. I was both sad and angry, and I was afraid of dying," she recalled. 
Having endured treatment and its lasting side effects, Ayawa is now helping other patients overcome the financial barrier of cancer care. 
"I still have internal complications. I'm struggling with many minor health issues. And so, I simply thank God. I'm gradually finding myself again, and I hope things will continue to improve," she noted. 
"Through my organisation, I launched what I call Eclipse, a charity gala dinner aimed at raising funds. These funds will be used not only to pay for chemotherapy for the most vulnerable patients and support them through surgery, but also to help restore their dignity through post-surgical breast prostheses, nutritional supplements and ostomy bags," Ayawa added. 
Mali launched its fifth national Pink October campaign on October 8, focusing on breast and cervical cancer awareness, early detection and access to treatment. Health authorities have also called for more affordable care and greater support for patients. 
According to the World Health Organisation's cancer research agency, an estimated 2.4 million women worldwide were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, with nearly 694,000 deaths. 
In Mali, the disease remains one of the leading cancers affecting women, placing a considerable burden on patients, families and the country's healthcare system." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3136_15102026/3wdB2Ye3EfStfJmp/3wdB2Ye3EfStfJmp.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3136_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:51:31 +0000</pubDate><category>human-interest</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3134_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Lighting the way - Johannesburg metro police burn 365 candles to demand year-round action against violence targeting women and children ]]></media:title><title>Lighting the way - Johannesburg metro police burn 365 candles to demand year-round action against violence targeting women and children</title><description><![CDATA[ "Dozens of Johannesburg metro police employees gathered for a candlelight vigil, lighting 365 candles to call for year-round action against gender-based violence and the killing of women and children at Mary Fitzgerald Square on Thursday. 
Footage shows police vehicles converging on the square, with employees gathering, beating drums and listening to speeches before lighting candles and holding them throughout the vigil. 
"Those 365 candles, they symbolise 365 days. So, protecting our women and children, it can't be an event. It has to be an ongoing thing," explained Reuben Malema, chairperson of the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) Men's Forum. 
For activist Moss Makwati, the gathering carried a deeply personal meaning. He recounted how his uncle had killed his mother at her workplace and his own wife at home. 
"This pandemic, for me, is very close to my heart," Makwati shared, adding, "So I know first-hand the impact of crimes of passion and gender based violence." 
Demonstrator Khanyisa Mdaka also welcomed the police initiative, stressing the human toll of such violence. "Every woman who has died from GBV (gender-based violence) is a mother, a child, a daughter, a friend, and an aunt," she reflected. 
The vigil followed a series of killings of women in Ekurhuleni, where 11 women's bodies had been discovered since July. 
In September, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced additional measures to speed up investigations, reduce forensic backlogs, and strengthen protection for women and children." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3134_15102026/oGzv9DKd3F8UXtZ2/oGzv9DKd3F8UXtZ2.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3134_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:39:13 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3133_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Clashes at Congress - Drone captures violent scenes during protest over university funding in Buenos Aires ]]></media:title><title>Clashes at Congress - Drone captures violent scenes during protest over university funding in Buenos Aires</title><description><![CDATA[ "Hundreds of students demonstrated on Thursday in Buenos Aires to demand the immediate implementation of the University Funding Law, on a day of protests that led to clashes with security forces and left several detained and injured.
Drone footage shows the confrontation between students and the authorities, who used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse the demonstrators.
At least 25 demonstrators were arrested during the protest, while, according to reports, eight members of the Gendarmeria, the Prefecture and the Federal Police were injured.
The protest took place as part of the fifth Federal University March, which brought together students and members of the education community outside the National Congress to demand compliance with the legislation, ratified on five occasions by the Legislature.
The University Funding Law provides for updating the budgets allocated to the operation of public universities, pay restoration for teaching staff, and the strengthening of student scholarship programmes." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3133_15102026/hoxPjZnCxPNXXQuu/hoxPjZnCxPNXXQuu.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3133_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:17:38 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3131_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Fuelling the divide! - Price differences drive informal gas trade on Ecuador–Peru border ]]></media:title><title>Fuelling the divide! - Price differences drive informal gas trade on Ecuador–Peru border</title><description><![CDATA[ "Price differences in fuels between Ecuador and Peru encourage the informal transfer of petrol, diesel and domestic gas across the border, a practice visible in the vicinity of the Huaquillas–Aguas Verdes international bridge, highlighting the challenges of border control.
The images show the everyday movement of people from both countries, on foot, by bicycle and in motor vehicles. However, the dynamic changes on the avenues, where street vendors offer cheaper fuel in reused soft-drink bottles on the Peruvian side of the border.
The situation is observed at Playa Sur, in the Peruvian district of Aguas Verdes, in the Tumbes region, opposite the Ecuadorian city of Huaquillas, in El Oro province. In this area, price differences between the two countries have historically contributed to encouraging the illegal trade in fuels.
Gerardo Risco Morales, president of the Aguas Verdes Chamber of Commerce and Production, believes the situation requires greater involvement from the institutions responsible for oversight and the regulation of commerce.
"These Latin American borders survive on the same system of formal and informal trade, legal and illegal transit, and the trade in countless things that, frankly, can affect the law," he said.
He also questioned the actions of local governments in the face of the disorder of informal commerce and called for a greater police presence to guarantee coexistence in the binational zone.
"There is work here that is not being done. There are responsibilities here that are not being assumed. (...) And why do I say that? Because of the serious disorder within informal commerce. Who has to sort all this out? The Municipality," he stressed.
For his part, the head of the Tumbes Police Region, Jose Quiroz Davila, stated that the Police carry out interventions and seize fuel of alleged Ecuadorian origin that has not passed the corresponding controls. As he explained, the goods are placed at the disposal of Customs and, when appropriate, of the Public Prosecutor's Office.
"The National Police (...) is conducting daily operations at the border controls. Many of these operations are carried out with Customs, with Immigration and with the support of DINOES (National Directorate of Special Operations of the National Police of Peru), as well as specialised units," he emphasised.
In response, Ecuador's National Customs Service reported on 1 September 2026 on coordinated operations with Peru's SUNAT to combat the smuggling of goods. Although the statement did not detail fuel seizures in Huaquillas, it confirmed the exchange of information and joint actions at strategic points along the border.
The differences in fuel prices between Ecuador and Peru are mainly due to subsidy policies and the different price-setting systems of both countries. In Ecuador, the State subsidises products such as Extra and Ecopais petrol and diesel, reducing the cost for consumers, whereas in Peru prices depend to a greater extent on market conditions, taxes and the costs of import, refining and distribution." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3131_15102026/L53ovzuLTtTCsJND/L53ovzuLTtTCsJND.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3131_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:13:29 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3132_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Who do you believe?! - France education minister claims 'significant' progress as student group WALKS OUT of talks ]]></media:title><title>Who do you believe?! - France education minister claims 'significant' progress as student group WALKS OUT of talks</title><description><![CDATA[ "French Education Minister Edouard Geffray announced 'significant progress' on school staffing shortages, student representation and infrastructure concerns following talks with student unions in Paris on Thursday. 
However Pierre Sourzat, president of the student organisation Les Lycéens! - who previously described the government offers as "crumbs" - said his group wouldn't be taking part in future talks.
Union Syndicale Lycéenne (USL) and Union Étudiante said the moves did not go far enough - with students suggesting the huge protests seen across France in recent weeks would continue.
"Significant progress has been made toward hearing demands expressed within a democratic framework, while at the same time allowing our students to attend class and pursue a normal education," Geffray claimed. 
Speaking to reporters, Geffray said the 'first concrete breakthrough' was a sharp drop in the number of schools facing severe staffing shortages, from 114 to 41 in just over a week. 
"What I can tell you is that tonight, there are 41 left. And so, nearly two-thirds of these schools have found a lasting solution to the situation they were facing," he said. 
The minister also outlined proposals to give secondary school students a greater say in education policy and school management, including doubling their representation in governing bodies and allowing them to participate in regional education councils. 
On school infrastructure, Geffray said regional authorities would receive feedback collected through a national consultation platform after it closes on October 23. 
Since late September, students have blocked hundreds of schools across France, demanding action over teacher absences, overloaded timetables, ageing classrooms and buildings poorly equipped to cope with rising temperatures. 
The protests have also spread to other European countries, with students striking over underfunding of public education systems. 
Nearly 8,000 people have been arrested, while police union UNITE says 937 officers have been injured over three weeks. More than 170 students have also reportedly been injured, with police facing accusations of excessive force during the unrest." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3132_15102026/HFNuR928eTB51ugy/HFNuR928eTB51ugy.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3132_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:59:53 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3128_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Partners in arms! - Russia, India kick off joint Indra-2026 drills across Urals and Far East ]]></media:title><title>Partners in arms! - Russia, India kick off joint Indra-2026 drills across Urals and Far East</title><description><![CDATA[ "The joint Russian-Indian tri-service exercise Indra-2026 got underway on Wednesday in Russia’s Chelyabinsk region and Vladivostok - involving ground units, warships and aircraft from both countries.
Footage from the opening ceremony shows servicemen marching, officers delivering welcoming remarks and a military band performing the national anthem. Troops are also seen taking part in friendly streetball and football matches.
"This stage of the joint naval exercise with the Navy of the Republic of India is of particular importance for strengthening combat co-operation and maintaining the high level of our fleets," a Russian Navy representative said. An Indian Navy officer also revealed that the drills reaffirmed the friendly ties between the two countries.
The naval phase in Vladivostok involves the Russian corvette Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov and the Indian frigate Sahyadri, commanded by Captain Vikas Jha.
"Indra is a very important exercise for both these nations. We will slowly increase the complexity of these exercises. These exercises will have all maritime operations, including cross-deck landing, visit of ships, visit board, search and seize for each other, and also gun-firing shoots. So we will have all kinds of exercises planned for Indra-26," Jha said.
The commander also praised the level of training of Russian sailors.
The land phase will run until October 23 at a training ground in the Chelyabinsk region, with troops practising unit command and operations against illegal armed groups. In the Sea of Japan on October 16-17, the programme includes gunnery drills, boarding operations, the liberation of a simulated captured vessel, and repelling drone and unmanned boat attacks.
The aviation programme includes simulated air combat involving Su-30SM fighter jets, special forces insertions from Mi-8 helicopters, and search-and-rescue drills." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3128_15102026/U4wWgeEuGWoMZ3TU/U4wWgeEuGWoMZ3TU.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3128_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:19:57 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3126_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Partnership push - UAE, Canada foreign ministers discuss expanding trade, investment and technology co-operation in Abu Dhabi ]]></media:title><title>Partnership push - UAE, Canada foreign ministers discuss expanding trade, investment and technology co-operation in Abu Dhabi</title><description><![CDATA[ "UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand to discuss closer bilateral cooperation and regional developments on Thursday.
Footage shows the two ministers shaking hands and posing for photographs.
The talks focused on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, advanced technology and innovation, as well as other areas of mutual interest, according to local media.
The ministers also exchanged views on the latest regional developments, the agency reported.
The meeting followed the conclusion of negotiations on a UAE-Canada trade agreement in July, as the two countries seek to strengthen their economic partnership." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3126_15102026/gYuWXFTeFCXTgBpF/gYuWXFTeFCXTgBpF.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3126_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3127_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Terrible partner'… but GOOD ENOUGH for US warships? - SIXTH American destroyer welcomed at Spain's Rota base despite Trump criticism  ]]></media:title><title>'Terrible partner'… but GOOD ENOUGH for US warships? - SIXTH American destroyer welcomed at Spain's Rota base despite Trump criticism </title><description><![CDATA[ "The USS John Basilone, the sixth US Navy destroyer stationed at Spain's Rota Naval Base, received an official welcome on Thursday, strengthening NATO's missile defence shield despite recent tensions between Washington and Madrid. 
Footage shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer at the base in Cadiz, with US and Spanish military officials addressing dignitaries. Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles and US Ambassador Benjamin Leon Jr jointly presided over the ceremony. 
"Spain is not just a country where American forces operate. Spain is a NATO ally, and our militaries have spent decades building the trust, interoperability, and personal relationships to make our combined efforts possible," a US Navy commander declared. 
"They are built when military professionals from two nations learn from one another and develop the understanding that allows us to cooperate and operate effectively together when it matters most. It's not simply a concept we talk about," he added. 
Named after John Basilone, a decorated US Marine hero of World War Two, the destroyer is equipped with the advanced Aegis combat system, designed to track and intercept aerial and ballistic missile threats. 
Its deployment completes the expansion from four to six US destroyers based at Rota under a 2022 agreement between then-US President Joe Biden and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. 
The arrival reinforces NATO's defences despite a bitter diplomatic row between Washington and Madrid. In July, Trump branded Spain a 'terrible partner' in NATO and called for all trade with the country to be cut off, accusing Madrid of failing to meet the alliance's defence spending demands." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3127_15102026/SWncs7hUhzyng8Qi/SWncs7hUhzyng8Qi.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3127_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:39:26 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3125_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Children are being BRUTALISED!' - Thousands descend on Saint-Denis police station over alleged police violence after attempted pupil arrest inside high school ]]></media:title><title>'Children are being BRUTALISED!' - Thousands descend on Saint-Denis police station over alleged police violence after attempted pupil arrest inside high school</title><description><![CDATA[ "Thousands of students, teachers and parents protested in Saint-Denis, near Paris, on Thursday over alleged police violence during an attempted arrest of a student inside Paul-Eluard High School.
Footage shows protesters marching with banners, waving flags and chanting slogans. Some can also be seen holding placards reading 'We want the diploma, not the police squad' and 'It is dark in the land of lights'. 
Protesters gathered in Aubervilliers before marching to the police station, where CRS riot police officers were deployed. 
"We refuse to go to work and see our students get their faces smashed in, come back with skull fractures, get tear-gassed," said Nabil, a special teaching assistant. "We say no to this repression." 
Armelle, a teacher at Lycee Paul-Eluard high school, said she feared for her students' safety at the police station. 
"I don’t want to teach if, on their way from the school gate to my classroom, they could be summoned by the principal and then arrested by the police," she added. 
Marie, a parent of a student at Lycee Paul-Eluard, criticised the police for their handling of the student protests and accused officers of using excessive force against young demonstrators. 
"Children are being brutalised. It is completely unacceptable," said Marie. "It feels like we have left democracy behind. We stand with the young people. We want them to have a future that isn’t marked by bloodshed." 
The demonstration was triggered by a police attempt to arrest a student inside Paul-Eluard High School, during ongoing protests over school conditions. 
Teachers intervened, accusing officers of violence, while police maintained that they had entered at the school's request, according to media reports.
Nearly 8,000 people have been arrested, while police union UNITE says 937 officers have been injured over three weeks. More than 170 students have also reportedly been injured, with police facing accusations of excessive force during the unrest. 
Since late September, students have blocked entrances to hundreds of schools across France, demanding action over teacher absences, overloaded timetables, ageing classrooms and buildings poorly equipped to cope with rising temperatures. 
The protests have also spread to other European countries, with students striking over underfunding of public education systems." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3125_15102026/fUZtg3fW1QYnS5RS/fUZtg3fW1QYnS5RS.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3125_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:27:24 +0000</pubDate><category>sports</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3122_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ LIGHTS OUT AND AWAY WE GO! - Abu Dhabi gears up for F1 season finale  ]]></media:title><title>LIGHTS OUT AND AWAY WE GO! - Abu Dhabi gears up for F1 season finale </title><description><![CDATA[ "Abu Dhabi is revving up for Formula 1's grand finale, with preparations racing towards the finish line as the UAE capital gets ready to welcome 11 teams for the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from December 3 to 6.
Footage filmed on Thursday shows officials unveiling the latest preparations during a media briefing at Shams Tower, overlooking Yas Marina Circuit. The championship trophy is also on display, alongside sweeping views of the circuit where the 2026 season will reach its thrilling conclusion.
Organisers say preparations are in their final stages, with ticket sales already outpacing last year's figures at the same point before the event.
"We are fully prepared to organise this year's event, which is the final round of the Formula 1 World Championship, traditionally hosted in Abu Dhabi at the end of the season. This year's race is scheduled to take place on December 6, God willing. Preparations have reached their final stages, with only 50 days remaining until the event begins," said Saif Al Noaimi, CEO of Ethara.
"We're seeing strong demand for tickets. When comparing sales with the same period last year, 50 days before the event, we have already sold more tickets than we had at the same point last year," Al Noaimi added.
The event is shifting into high gear following a record-breaking 2025 edition, which drew 339,000 fans across race week, according to organiser Ethara. Al Noaimi also cited more than AED 1.3 billion in direct visitor spending, demonstrating the Grand Prix's significant contribution to Abu Dhabi's economy and tourism industry.
Behind the spectacle is a massive operation involving more than 40,000 people, including over 1,500 volunteers, more than 90 per cent of them UAE nationals, alongside over 230 local companies.
According to reports, tickets for the Main and North Grandstands and several other categories have sold out, with the remaining tickets also expected to be snapped up as fans from 106 countries prepare to descend on Abu Dhabi for the season's final chequered flag." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3122_15102026/e4H8SQwwijJvf4D9/e4H8SQwwijJvf4D9.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3122_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:32:18 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3121_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Sacre BLEU! - French cops descend on Paris amid anger over pay, legal protection and working conditions ]]></media:title><title>Sacre BLEU! - French cops descend on Paris amid anger over pay, legal protection and working conditions</title><description><![CDATA[ "France's UNITE police union took to the streets of Paris on Thursday, protesting poor working conditions and a lack of legal protection for officers as a fresh wave of student demonstrations puts police tactics back under scrutiny. 
Footage shows union members applauding and waving light sticks during a gathering at Le Grand Rex, before marching towards Place de la Republique. 
"While police officers on the ground, on the front line, are poorly paid and given contradictory instructions, senior civil servants here are being handsomely paid. At the same time, the French are being told there is no money, no budget," said UNITE union national security Linda Kebbab. 
Kebbab also criticised the lack of legal protection for officers accused of excessive force, pointing to the Yellow Vest protests that erupted in 2018 and saw violent clashes, allegations of police brutality and hundreds of injuries. 
"We also organised this movement and this mobilisation to say: stop putting our colleagues in danger all the time," she explained. 
"Colleagues have no choice but to use intermediate weapons because they are in danger, and then they stand alone before magistrates to account for their actions, while those giving the instructions are not held accountable," Kebbab added. 
Kebbab also slammed senior officials for their 'statements that make no sense', warning that Saturday's demonstrations against the cost of living crisis and rising fuel prices could push tensions to breaking point. 
"If one of our own falls tomorrow [...] I think we will reach a point of no return, and everyone will have to take responsibility. Of course, that includes the government, our police authorities and the Interior Ministry, who are not taking responsibility," she warned. 
Frederic Souillot, general secretary of the Force Ouvriere trade union confederation, also accused police chiefs of fuelling hostility between officers and young demonstrators. 
"Trying to turn young people against police officers and create mistrust towards the national police is not acceptable for us [...] each time we always manage to find solutions. But it is the hierarchy that gives the orders," he said. 
The rally followed weeks of nationwide student protests over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating school conditions. 
Nearly 8,000 people have been arrested, while police union UNITE says 937 officers have been injured in three weeks. More than 170 students have also been reported injured, with police facing accusations of excessive force during the unrest." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3121_15102026/CbBW4cWF2oGuEXft/CbBW4cWF2oGuEXft.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3121_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:27:15 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3120_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ No diplomatic ties, but a DIRECT LINE? - Netanyahu claims he personally called Syria's al-Sharaa after 2025 Damascus bombings ]]></media:title><title>No diplomatic ties, but a DIRECT LINE? - Netanyahu claims he personally called Syria's al-Sharaa after 2025 Damascus bombings</title><description><![CDATA[ "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he personally called Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa following Israeli airstrikes on Damascus in July 2025, claiming the conversation stopped the killing of Druze civilians. 
"We took down a target inside the palace compound and I picked up the phone and called al-Sharaa. It was a very short, very sharp conversation, and the massacre stopped," Netanyahu claimed during a visit to the predominantly Druze northern Israeli town of Yarka on Thursday. 
The prime minister also vowed to continue protecting Syria's Druze minority and helping displaced residents return home. 
"I will do whatever is necessary to protect our brothers, your brothers and our brothers. We will not allow a massacre, they must also be returned to their homes. There is still more work to do. [...] This commitment comes from the depths of my soul," he said. 
The Israeli strikes followed deadly sectarian clashes in Syria's predominantly Druze province of Suwayda, where government forces were accused of attacks on civilians. More than 2,000 people were reportedly killed in the violence, including 789 Druze civilians, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 
Israel said its intervention was intended to protect the Druze, who have close religious and family ties with the community in Israel. 
Netanyahu's disclosure marks the first publicly reported direct conversation between the two leaders, whose countries have no formal diplomatic relations. The Syrian side has not commented on the Israeli prime minister's claim at the time of publication. 
Israel and Syria have since held several rounds of talks over a possible security agreement, with Damascus demanding the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3120_15102026/yfFNGpjFwjd4hr6V/yfFNGpjFwjd4hr6V.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3120_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:55:33 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3118_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Classrooms in CRISIS - Hundreds protest Madrid education policies as students denounce alleged police brutality ]]></media:title><title>Classrooms in CRISIS - Hundreds protest Madrid education policies as students denounce alleged police brutality</title><description><![CDATA[ "Hundreds of students rallied at Complutense University of Madrid on Thursday in support of five fellow students arrested during clashes with police a day earlier, as an indefinite strike over underfunding in the region's public education system continued. 
Footage shows students chanting outside the Faculty of Physical Sciences at the Complutense University of Madrid and holding banners calling for better education and opposing police repression. 
The rally followed clashes on Wednesday, when students protesting against underfunding at Madrid's public universities and schools confronted police on campus. Five people were arrested and several others injured, according to reports. 
Protesters carried banners reading 'Against the Current: Anti-capitalist, Feminist and Revolutionary Youth' and 'Against Repression, Class Solidarity.' 
"When they started hitting us with batons, those of us holding the banner were hit all over our bodies. I was punched in the head," claimed protester Nacho. 
Nacho claimed that police entered the campus without authorisation from the rector's office and charged at protesters twice. He said he and another demonstrator were injured during the first incident and taken to hospital, while further arrests and injuries occurred during the second. 
"I was hit on one hand and on the elbow, where they broke my ulna right at the joint. They also hit me on the leg with a baton. I have a lump there, and it's all bruised," alleged injured protester Ainoa. 
Authorities said officers intervened after some demonstrators allegedly tried to cross a police cordon and officers were assaulted. 
According to reports, Madrid's government delegate, Francisco Martín, called for an urgent investigation into the police intervention. Reports said an internal police investigation was opened. 
The indefinite strike was called by a coalition of education unions and teaching groups demanding more funding for Madrid's public schools. Their demands include a €600 monthly pay rise, reduced teaching hours, smaller classes and more support staff. 
Unions say teachers in Madrid earn below the national average despite the region's wealth. The regional government has proposed salary increases of up to €350 through a professional development scheme, but unions say their demands remain unmet. 
The protests come as regional education disputes in Spain mirror broader student and labour unrest sweeping across southern Europe, including recent mass student protests in France, where hundreds of thousands took to the streets to rally against steep budget cuts to public education and proposed structural reforms." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3118_15102026/kiYNn78Df279HFBX/kiYNn78Df279HFBX.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3118_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:48:55 +0000</pubDate><category>environment-and-nature</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3117_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ City gasping for air - Thick haze smothers Indonesia's Palangka Raya for MONTHS as forest and land fires rage ]]></media:title><title>City gasping for air - Thick haze smothers Indonesia's Palangka Raya for MONTHS as forest and land fires rage</title><description><![CDATA[ "Residents of Indonesia's Palangka Raya are demanding an end to forest and land burning as thick haze continues to choke the Central Kalimantan city, leaving people struggling to breathe and disrupting daily life for more than three months. 

Footage shows smoke-filled streets on Thursday, with motorists, street cleaners and market shoppers wearing face masks to protect themselves from the polluted air. 

"Recently, I experienced shortness of breath because the smoke was so thick that it affected my breathing," one resident said. 

She also described the impact on children's education, with local authorities extending remote learning for younger pupils until October 17 because of the hazardous air. 

Another resident blamed deliberate land burning for the crisis, questioning why people continued to start fires despite the damage. 

"Kalimantan has so many forests, but why do people have to burn them? It hurts to see this happen [...] it is impossible for land to catch fire on its own without someone being responsible," the woman said. 

"We, as residents of Kalimantan, have grown tired of breathing in smoke every day. I hope that everyone in Kalimantan will stop burning land and forests. I also hope that everyone in Kalimantan will stay safe and take care of their health," she added. 

Health officials reported 10,240 cases of acute respiratory infection between June and early October, with emergency oxygen facilities set up to help residents struggling to breathe. 

According to Central Kalimantan's emergency fire command, more than 18,000 hectares of land had burned across the province by October 13, including approximately 1,185 hectares in Palangka Raya alone." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3117_15102026/cCSA2nXTU1Mg6ZKJ/cCSA2nXTU1Mg6ZKJ.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3117_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:01:27 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3114_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ I could've used this in Butler! - Trump quips about his own assassination attempt as fire chief presents him with helmet ]]></media:title><title>I could've used this in Butler! - Trump quips about his own assassination attempt as fire chief presents him with helmet</title><description><![CDATA[ "Donald Trump quipped that he could've done with a fire helmet 'in Butler' - referencing that infamous attempt on his life - as he was presented with one by the chairman of the National Volunteer Fire Council at the White House on Thursday.

"I could have used this in Butler. This would have been very helpful. I mean, I wish you gave it to me a little bit earlier!" he said.

Trump was speaking at a Rose Garden lunch to honour first responders. The assassination attempt took place in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024, on the campaign trail.
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3114_15102026/ngQ8MAwVUSHBgaUK/ngQ8MAwVUSHBgaUK.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3114_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:56:47 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3113_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Not everyone's CUP OF TEA! - Trump jokes some guests DON'T LIKE each other at Rose Garden lunch ]]></media:title><title>Not everyone's CUP OF TEA! - Trump jokes some guests DON'T LIKE each other at Rose Garden lunch</title><description><![CDATA[ "Donald Trump quipped that some of his guests didn't like each other, speaking from the White House on Thursday. 

"Maybe we should play a little music. You don't have to talk to each other so much. Some of you don't like each other. Some of you are at very uncomfortable tables, and some of you are loving each other," he said.

"And we have a special coin that we're going to hand out to everybody here. Everybody wants that coin more than anything else. They have a choice of the coin or meeting Trump. They say we'll take the coin, please!" he joked.

Trump was speaking at a Rose Garden lunch to honour first responders.
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3113_15102026/YtdByPow8DtBa5p5/YtdByPow8DtBa5p5.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3113_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:47:47 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3111_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'I don't smoke or drink... but I have some severe problems!' - Trump jokes about personal troubles, predicts media will investigate his 'admission' ]]></media:title><title>'I don't smoke or drink... but I have some severe problems!' - Trump jokes about personal troubles, predicts media will investigate his 'admission'</title><description><![CDATA[ "Donald Trump quipped that he didn't smoke or drink but 'had some severe problems' - and predicted the media would soon be on him -speaking from the White House on Thursday. 

"I'm fortunate - I don't smoke and I don't drink, and I have no longing to drink. I have friends, they drink and have a real hard time, you know, they're addicted, they have a real hard time staying away. Drugs, probably even more so, probably the same but as alcohol," he said.

"But if you don't drink, or if you don't take drugs, or if you don't smoke, there's no problem. I have other problems. I have some very severe problems, but those are not one of them. I don't want to add them to the list. ... Now the press is going to say, what problem does he have? Let's figure it out. I probably set myself up for that one, Todd," he added in an aside to his attorney general.

Trump was speaking at a Rose Garden lunch to honour first responders.
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3111_15102026/nTSMV3hVmhN1nj3K/nTSMV3hVmhN1nj3K.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3111_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:47:34 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3112_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ The gift that keeps on GIVING! - Trump says he's exceeded his own promises, touts record-breaking $22 TRILLION investment ]]></media:title><title>The gift that keeps on GIVING! - Trump says he's exceeded his own promises, touts record-breaking $22 TRILLION investment</title><description><![CDATA[ "Donald Trump joked about a media article which said that with him it was "promises made, promises kept, but he did more things than he promised" - speaking from the White House on Thursday. 

"I think we did. We did much more than we promised, including the fact— That we have 22, now it's 22 trillion dollars. 21, now it's 22. It was 18. As we gain a little months, we get more money coming in, but— The largest investment in the history of the world for any country," he said.

Trump was speaking at a Rose Garden lunch to honour first responders." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3112_15102026/BJVuWVExBUKogqHg/BJVuWVExBUKogqHg.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3112_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:37:14 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3110_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'We're bringing the DEATH PENALTY back' for cop killers - Trump claims drug cartels 'run Mexico' ]]></media:title><title>'We're bringing the DEATH PENALTY back' for cop killers - Trump claims drug cartels 'run Mexico'</title><description><![CDATA[ "Donald Trump said he was bringing the death penalty back for cop killers - and claimed the drug cartels 'run Mexico' -speaking from the White House on Thursday.

"We're bringing the death penalty back for anybody that kills a police officer, by the way, or anybody in law enforcement. And I will tell you, the drugs coming in by sea, by ocean, by sea, are down 97 percent," he said. "And we don't understand why it's not 100%."

"We're working with Mexico, but unfortunately the cartels run Mexico. I tell that to the president of Mexico. She's not happy. She's a great woman, wonderful woman, but the cartels run Mexico," he went on.

Trump was speaking at a Rose Garden lunch to honour first responders." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3110_15102026/FSnopPSaBQSe7RXV/FSnopPSaBQSe7RXV.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3110_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:08 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3109_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Wall of warning! - Netanyahu inspects 'massive' eastern border barrier, tells Israel's enemies 'do not test us' ]]></media:title><title>Wall of warning! - Netanyahu inspects 'massive' eastern border barrier, tells Israel's enemies 'do not test us'</title><description><![CDATA[ "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the country's enemies not to test Israel on Thursday as he inspected construction of a 'massive' security barrier along the eastern border, stretching from the Yarmouk River to Eilat. 
"We are surrounding the State of Israel with a massive barrier, but that is not all. There is a deployment of forces here," Netanyahu said during a visit to the Jordan Valley near Kibbutz Masada. 
The prime minister said the barrier would be backed by additional military forces and measures to counter drone threats. 
"I will not elaborate. Simply maximum defence so that we can protect the citizens of Israel and not let anyone even think of invading the State of Israel," he added. 
"There is mobilisation here by the Israel Defence Forces. There is mobilisation here by the reserves. All this power comes to say to Israel's enemies: do not test us," Netanyahu warned. 
Defence Minister Israel Katz stressed that the barrier was just one element of Israel's security strategy, with offensive military action remaining a priority. 
"First and foremost offence, destroying the enemy, removing threats, and strong defence for the citizens of Israel, along with this," Katz said. 
Netanyahu and Katz were joined by Major General Eran Ofir, head of the Borders and Seam Line Administration, Brigadier General Oren Simcha, commander of Division 96, and other senior military officers. 
The prime minister was briefed on progress in reinforcing defences and strengthening security infrastructure along the eastern border. 
The planned barrier is expected to stretch approximately 400 kilometres, mostly along Israel's border with Jordan. 
The visit took place less than two weeks before Israel's October 27 parliamentary elections, the country's first national vote since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3109_15102026/PsuQA8uzRyHif41h/PsuQA8uzRyHif41h.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3109_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:26:07 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3105_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'If he gets there it will be because God put him in that place' - The evangelical vote gains weight in Brazil's presidential race and bolsters Bolsonaro's campaign ]]></media:title><title>'If he gets there it will be because God put him in that place' - The evangelical vote gains weight in Brazil's presidential race and bolsters Bolsonaro's campaign</title><description><![CDATA[ "The evangelical vote has become one of the main pillars of the Brazilian presidential campaign, defined by the contest between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro for the backing of religious communities ahead of the second round, scheduled for 25 October.
Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022), has consolidated his support among these voters, while Lula seeks to narrow the gap and attract sectors that have traditionally shown greater affinity with the conservative right.
Maria Luisa, a devout evangelical interviewed during a religious gathering at the Gilberto Cardoso Gymnasium (Maracanazinho) in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, explained her support for Bolsonaro on the basis of family values.
"He sets good examples for people. Many are like that, but he attaches great importance to the family. That is why we support Bolsonaro, because the family supports the family and always wants to see it doing well," she said.
Another believer, Marisa, addressed a message to the senator in which she expressed her expectations in the event he comes to power.
"Flavio, may you be able to do the best for our country, with God before you. Brazil needs change, it needs renewal, and we are counting on your help," she said.
Joao Sebastiao, another interviewee, linked the candidate's political future to his religious convictions. Although he acknowledged that Flavio was not yet president, he expressed confidence that "God would guide events".
"He is not yet the president of the country, but we believe that God is in control of this situation. And if he gets to where he has to get to, it will be because God put him in that place to govern and administer. We believe he will be a great administrator for this country. That is what we need today to have a better Brazil," he maintained.
However, the link between Bolsonarism and evangelical churches is not solely down to religious motives. Guilherme Galvao, an analyst at the Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV), noted that the political movement has succeeded in bringing together diverse sectors by means of a discourse that combines the defence of order, conservative values and certain economic proposals.
"On the basis of his discourse in defence of order, his values agenda and his own economic agenda, Jair Bolsonaro ended up winning over very diverse sectors and managed to turn evangelicals into his main social base. Today, any candidate for the presidency of the Republic or for any other major executive post who wants to win an election needs, in some way, to establish a dialogue with the evangelical sector," Galvao explained.
The researcher also noted that Lula retains support among Catholic voters, in part because of his more moderate line on religious matters, although he warned that political preferences are not uniform within either community.
"Catholics tend to prefer the Workers' Party (PT) and Lula, because the president maintains a more moderate discourse on these issues. There is a certain distance between him and evangelical grassroots, although it is not absolute. On the other hand, Bolsonarism has managed to capitalise on much of that discourse. Evangelicals, because of their decentralised form of organisation, have greater scope to develop political activism," the specialist added.
The struggle for the religious vote intensified during both candidates' campaigns. On 10 October, Flavio took part in the centenary celebration of the Assembly of God of the Madureira Ministry, at the Maracanazinho pavilion in Rio de Janeiro, where he mingled with worshippers and delivered spiritually themed messages. Two days later, he also took part in activities linked to the Catholic feast of Our Lady of Aparecida.
Lula, for his part, stepped up his contacts with evangelical communities and, on 14 October, released a letter addressed to that sector with the aim of reaching out to voters who represent a significant segment of the electoral contest." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3105_15102026/WRJsA9PqKURe38yr/WRJsA9PqKURe38yr.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3105_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:25:59 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3108_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'I don't happen to be a controversial person, so I'm very happy!' - Trump ]]></media:title><title>'I don't happen to be a controversial person, so I'm very happy!' - Trump</title><description><![CDATA[ "Donald Trump quipped that he wasn't a 'controversial person', speaking from the White House on Thursday.

"Look, Ken Paxton's a guy that... Whether you like Ken or not, honestly, I mean, I understand some people are controversial, etc," he began, speaking about the Republican Senate candidate. "I don't happen to be a controversial person, so I'm very happy, but Ken is a little bit controversial."

Trump was speaking at a Rose Garden lunch to honour first responders." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3108_15102026/EegWHNZCTRU7CRUT/EegWHNZCTRU7CRUT.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3108_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:25:01 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3107_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ '100 percent Muslim Brotherhood' - Trump claims Michigan Senate hopeful El-Sayed 'hates our country' ]]></media:title><title>'100 percent Muslim Brotherhood' - Trump claims Michigan Senate hopeful El-Sayed 'hates our country'</title><description><![CDATA[ "Donald Trump claimed Muslim Democrat Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed 'hates our country', speaking from the White House on Thursday. 

"We want to keep our country away from this guy like I call him Mohammed al-Fayed. And his name is Abdul, but I think I call him Mohammed Abdul al-Sayed. And he's a Muslim Brotherhood guy, 100%, 100%. He's a Muslim Brotherhood guy," he alleged.

Michigan candidate El-Sayed has strongly denied personal or family ties to the group - designated a 'terrorist organisation' in the country. Media outlets have highlighted historic social media posts by his estranged half-sister - including claims their mother had been involved with the Muslim Brotherhood as a student in Egypt. 

Trump has also accused him of being a 'jihadist' while the candidate claimed the president was using his faith as a distraction from the country's problems. Last Friday Trump had another jibe, saying: "I call him Mohammed al-Fayed. Some people call him Abdul. I call him Mohammed" - and dubbed him a 'RADICAL Extremist, Terrorist Sympathiser.' El-Sayed hit back: "He knows my name is Abdul. He says it everyday… But he’s not just attacking me. He’s attacking all of us." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3107_15102026/GpnPfaRS6ciYbfcN/GpnPfaRS6ciYbfcN.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3107_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:22:41 +0000</pubDate><category>accidents-and-disasters</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3104_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Refinery fires still RAGING - Ukrainian strikes set Russian oil plant ABLAZE as Zelensky goes all-in ]]></media:title><title>Refinery fires still RAGING - Ukrainian strikes set Russian oil plant ABLAZE as Zelensky goes all-in</title><description><![CDATA[ "Dramatic footage of the burning oil refinery in the Ryazan region were seen on Thursday.
It followed a reported attack involving 'four Flamingo missiles and 69 drones', according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
Governor of the Ryazan region, Pavel Malkov, confirmed that 'according to preliminary information, there were no casualties'.
The ministry added that, over the past 24 hours, Russian air defence systems had shot down 1,425 Ukrainian aircraft-type UAVs flying over critical civilian infrastructure facilities in Moscow and other Russian regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a UK media outlet earlier that he had restricted strikes on Russian energy for three days, before saying: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done."
Earlier, Donald Trump reportedly told him to stop hitting such targets - and spoke of an energy ceasefire at the weekend which Zelensky said was 'news to him', before accusing Russia of breaking it.
On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it.
Trump also called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel.
Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, saying that the Starshield military-grade network was "owned and controlled by the US government" - and also posted on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3104_15102026/dHD4nVAnSTmctejF/dHD4nVAnSTmctejF.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3104_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:20:19 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3106_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'You wouldn't know the difference!' - Trump jokes about sending ROBOT lookalike on campaign trail to save his voice ]]></media:title><title>'You wouldn't know the difference!' - Trump jokes about sending ROBOT lookalike on campaign trail to save his voice</title><description><![CDATA[ "Donald Trump joked about sending a robot version of himself on the campaign trail, speaking from the White House on Thursday.

"If my voice holds out, we're going to be in great shape. You know, it is one voice after all," he said. "You could maybe get one of those beautiful robots that they make nowadays and make them look just like me, and you wouldn't know the difference. They make them pretty good. Send them out on the trail. I can sit home and watch them on television. But I love doing it, actually. I have a lot of fun. The crowds are so energising."

Trump was speaking at a Rose Garden lunch to honour first responders.
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3106_15102026/PEGh5WXhrGfMNhLn/PEGh5WXhrGfMNhLn.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3106_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:05:36 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3103_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Steam come true! - Philippines' billowing sulphur vents become unlikely tourist goldmine for local traders ]]></media:title><title>Steam come true! - Philippines' billowing sulphur vents become unlikely tourist goldmine for local traders</title><description><![CDATA[ "Billowing clouds of steam rising from sulfur vents near Mount Talinis in the Philippines' Negros Oriental have turned an ordinary roadside stop into an unlikely tourist hotspot, with visitors flocking for spectacular photos and local traders cashing in on the attraction.  
Footage filmed on Thursday shows thick plumes of steam swirling above the mountainous landscape, as tourists pose for pictures at a nearby viewing deck and vendors fly drones to capture dramatic aerial shots. 
For banana chips seller Jonel Soreno, the tourist boom has turned drone photography into a profitable sideline. 
"Before, I was using a cheap drone. Then, everyday, I would get around 10 to 15 customers asking me to take drone shots for them. That’s why I was able to buy a new drone, so this one is already an upgrade," he explained. 
Other traders are also benefiting as more visitors make the journey to the steaming attraction. 
"There are people selling fruits here [...] and more people coming up here even though it's far from Dumaguete. Since it's frequented by tourists, the locals also get more income," pointed out a tourist from Bais City. 
Visitors praised the striking scenery, with some pointing to nearby hot springs and geothermal attractions as another reason to explore the area. 
"There is geothermal energy up in the higher areas. There are also hot springs there, and many people stop by because this is the first attraction before they head to other spots here in Palinpinon," said a resident of Dumaguete City. 
The vents are part of the geothermal landscape surrounding Mount Talinis, also known as Cuernos de Negros. Located in Valencia, roughly 12 kilometres from Dumaguete City, the area is home to the Palinpinon geothermal field, which has been generating electricity for decades. 
The same underground heat produces the steaming vents and natural hot springs that have made the mountainside a popular stop for visitors." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3103_15102026/n8LQjCKeP1QWyDGX/n8LQjCKeP1QWyDGX.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3103_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:49:22 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3102_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'We thought they wouldn’t go that far... they did, so we’re starting to respond' - Putin as Zelensky tries to POUND Russian refineries after Trump row ]]></media:title><title>'We thought they wouldn’t go that far... they did, so we’re starting to respond' - Putin as Zelensky tries to POUND Russian refineries after Trump row</title><description><![CDATA[ "Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow 'thought they wouldn't go that far' but was now 'starting to respond' to Kiev's attacks on Russian oil refineries and data centres, speaking on the sidelines of the 'Delovaya Rossiya' forum in Moscow on Thursday.
"To be honest, we probably should have anticipated their actions, but we thought they wouldn’t go that far. They did, so we’re starting to respond. Then they immediately turn to their sponsors, requesting that they put pressure on us to stop us. That’s what happened with the energy facilities, and it’s still going on: yesterday, they tried to attack certain oil refineries and managed to hit a few targets. Nothing particularly significant, but they’re continuing nonetheless. It’s the same with e-commerce platforms," the president specified.
Putin's comments follow a turbulent week for Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been embroiled in a series of clashes with the US. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the US diesel deal with Russia.
On Thursday, Zelensky claimed he had suspended strikes on Russian energy facilities for three days, before declaring: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done". After that, the oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan region could be seen on fire.
Trump had reportedly urged Zelensky to stop targeting Russian energy infrastructure.
The two leaders also clashed over intelligence sharing, with Zelensky accusing Trump of 'betraying' him and suggesting Washington had cut off access to US intelligence, a claim the American president denied.
Zelensky further claimed that Elon Musk's SpaceX had cut Starshield satellite internet services, warning that 'people will die'. Musk hit back, insisting the military-grade Starshield network was "owned and controlled by the US government". He also took to social media to declare it was "time for Zelensky to go".
Separately, Putin praised Russian agricultural producer EkoNiva's products, singling out the cheese he had been sent to sample after remotely opening a new factory in the Novosibirsk region via video link." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3102_15102026/QNhvv6d48WB48JaK/QNhvv6d48WB48JaK.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3102_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:43:46 +0000</pubDate><category>accidents-and-disasters</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3101_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Heartbreaking farewell - Peshawar holds mass funeral for teacher and 15 children after school roof collapse claims 35 lives ]]></media:title><title>Heartbreaking farewell - Peshawar holds mass funeral for teacher and 15 children after school roof collapse claims 35 lives</title><description><![CDATA[ "A mass funeral procession was held in Pakistan's Peshawar on Thursday for a teacher and 15 children killed in a devastating school roof collapse that claimed 35 lives. 
Footage shows mourners gathering to pay their final respects to the victims of the tragedy, where 34 children and a female teacher lost their lives after the roof caved in during morning classes. 
As families mourned their loved ones, grieving relatives demanded answers from authorities over how the tragedy could have happened, calling for urgent action to prevent further deaths. 
"We are all deeply saddened by the tragic incident that took place earlier today. We urge the relevant authorities to conduct thorough safety inspections of all schools and ensure that the necessary safety measures are in place, so that such a tragedy can be prevented in the future. The safety of our children must be a top priority," said Muhammad Khan, a relative. 
"We urge the authorities to inspect all schools for safety violations and hold those responsible accountable for this tragic loss of lives. Any negligence must be investigated, and those responsible held accountable. Our children’s safety cannot be compromised," said Javed Khan, the grandfather of one of the victims. 
The collapse struck at Al-Khair School while second- and third-grade pupils were attending lessons, trapping dozens beneath the rubble. Nearly 100 emergency responders and volunteers joined the rescue operation, while more than 50 people were injured, some critically. 
Police have arrested the school's owner and another individual, with preliminary investigations pointing to structural weaknesses and poor construction quality. 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has ordered an inquiry into the disaster, including how the school obtained approval to operate." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3101_15102026/9edCmksDoXzuN8it/9edCmksDoXzuN8it.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3101_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:10:59 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3100_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Do NOT let extremism determine the future!' - Danon accuses Iran, Hezbollah of ‘conspiring’ to exploit Israeli elections, warns of ‘devastating consequences’ ]]></media:title><title>'Do NOT let extremism determine the future!' - Danon accuses Iran, Hezbollah of ‘conspiring’ to exploit Israeli elections, warns of ‘devastating consequences’</title><description><![CDATA[ "Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, warned Iran, Hezbollah and other regional groups against interfering in Israel's upcoming elections, threatening 'devastating consequences' for any attack.

"We have seen the reports that Iran, Hezbollah, and other extremists in our region are conspiring to take advantage of the election period in Israel," Danon told reporters at UN headquarters in New York.

The ambassador warned that attempts to disrupt the vote could include provocative ballistic missile exercises, cyberattacks or disinformation campaigns.

"We are issuing a clear warning. Anyone who attempts to threaten or attack Israel will face devastating consequences," he added.

Turning to Gaza, Danon accused the UN Security Council of failing to confront Hamas's refusal to disarm, a key condition of the US-backed 20-point peace plan adopted nearly a year ago.

"We keep talking in circles around the main issue. If this council keeps ignoring Hamas's refusal to disarm, we will not get anywhere," he added. "Do not let extremism determine the future of our region."

Danon also took aim at the Palestinian Authority over its decision to postpone elections, claiming officials feared a Hamas victory.

"The reason for the delay is very simple. They feel that Hamas will win these elections," he argued.

Israel is set to hold parliamentary elections on October 27, with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot emerging as one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main challengers.

Recent polling suggests Netanyahu's outgoing coalition could fall short of a parliamentary majority, although surveys differ and the opposition's ability to form a government remains uncertain." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3100_15102026/byhG6aB7mXtBoqBU/byhG6aB7mXtBoqBU.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3100_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:17 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3097_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Panic at the terminal - Saudi-led coalition releases CCTV of explosions at three airports during Houthi attacks ]]></media:title><title>Panic at the terminal - Saudi-led coalition releases CCTV of explosions at three airports during Houthi attacks</title><description><![CDATA[ "The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen shared shocking CCTV footage of explosions tearing through airport terminals during Houthi attacks, at a press conference in Riyadh on Thursday.

Footage shows the moment an explosion rocked the passenger terminal at Abha International Airport on October 7, sending shrapnel flying and smoke billowing as terrified passengers flee.

Further CCTV footage from Najran Airport, dated October 6, shows debris crashing from the ceiling and smoke rising inside the building. At King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan, footage dated October 5 shows an explosion sending sparks flying across the ground.

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the attack on Abha International Airport killed two residents, one Moroccan and one Algerian, and left dozens injured, including Saudi citizens and Bangladeshi and Filipino residents.

The agency also reported 'three minor injuries' and material damage following 'two attacks' targeting the airports in Jazan and Najran.

In a separate attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured, forcing the suspension of airport operations.

On Wednesday, Yahya Saree, military spokesperson for the Ansar Allah movement (Houthis), warned that strikes deep inside Saudi Arabia would continue in the coming days.

He threatened further attacks on airports and oil facilities across the Kingdom, urging international shipping companies, citizens and workers to stay away from potential targets.

The attacks mark another escalation in fighting between Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's internationally recognised government, and the Houthis.

The latest wave of hostilities erupted following a July 13 strike on Sanaa International Airport. The Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia, although Yemen's internationally recognised government claimed responsibility for the attack." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3097_15102026/XKdkTKXcsKQK653z/XKdkTKXcsKQK653z.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3097_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:29:59 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3093_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Red Sea under threat - Saudi-led coalition warns of 'advanced' Houthi arsenal, claims major strikes after deadly Riyadh airport attack ]]></media:title><title>Red Sea under threat - Saudi-led coalition warns of 'advanced' Houthi arsenal, claims major strikes after deadly Riyadh airport attack</title><description><![CDATA[ "The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis claimed it destroyed '127 storage facilities' hidden in mountainous areas, along with numerous missile launch platforms, in a wave of military operations following a deadly attack on Riyadh's international airport.

Speaking at a press conference in Riyadh, coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the strikes targeted Houthi military capabilities threatening Saudi Arabia, Yemen and commercial shipping in the southern Red Sea.

"Over the past few days, we have destroyed a total of 127 storage facilities in mountainous areas, as well as numerous launch platforms," Al-Maliki announced.

The spokesperson accused the Houthis of using civilian infrastructure to support their military operations, including the Al-Sabah Central Station in Sanaa, underground fuel storage facilities, fuel tanks and docks in Al Hudaydah, Sanaa and Dhamar.

"The terrorist Houthi militia uses these facilities to directly support its terrorist military operations, depriving the Yemeni people of the benefit of resources that should legitimately be allocated to meeting their needs," he said.

Al-Maliki also claimed the Houthis had acquired sophisticated weapons and technology with help from regional parties, including ballistic missiles, attack drones and explosive-laden speedboats.

"The terrorist Houthi militias have sought to acquire advanced technologies, [...] becoming the first terrorist group to possess ballistic missiles, offensive and suicide drones, and explosive-laden speedboats," he said.

He warned that the group's arsenal posed a serious threat to maritime traffic in the Red Sea and the strategic Bab Al-Mandab Strait.

Al-Maliki also offered condolences to the families of those killed in the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, blaming the Houthis for targeting civilians and civilian facilities.

The missile strike killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300 others, forcing airport operations to be suspended.

"These criminal attacks [...] do not merely target airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They go beyond that to threaten the safety of travellers, including citizens, our brothers and friends, and pilgrims visiting the Two Holy Mosques," Al-Maliki said.

The latest military operations mark a further escalation in fighting between Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's internationally recognised government, and the Houthis.

The renewed crisis intensified on July 13 following an attack on Sanaa Airport, which the Houthis blamed on Saudi Arabia, while the Yemeni government claimed responsibility for the strike." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3093_15102026/FBAiDUrDA23rnBri/FBAiDUrDA23rnBri.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3093_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:26:38 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3099_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ The faster all Russian refineries will be blown to SMITHEREENS the better! - Estonian PM ]]></media:title><title>The faster all Russian refineries will be blown to SMITHEREENS the better! - Estonian PM</title><description><![CDATA[ "Estonian PM Kristen Michal told reporters "the faster all the Russian refineries and the ability to sell energy will be blown to smithereens, the better", after Volodymyr Zelensky suggested he would go back to hitting them -despite being told not to be Donald Trump. 

"I have said publicly in Estonia that the faster all the Russian refineries and the ability to sell energy will be blown to smithereens, the better," Michal said as he arrived for the European Council in Brussels on Thursday.

Earlier,, Zelensky told a UK media outlet earlier that he had restricted strikes on Russian energy for three days, before saying: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done."

Trump reportedly told him to stop hitting such targets - and spoke of an energy ceasefire at the weekend which Zelensky said was 'news to him', before accusing Russia of breaking it.

On Wednesday, Zelensky accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intelligence sharing. The US president denied it. 
Trump also called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel.

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, saying that the Starshield military-grade network was "owned and controlled by the US government" - and also posted on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go".
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3099_15102026/4T9qnUYdaJwcL7Wc/4T9qnUYdaJwcL7Wc.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3099_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:21:13 +0000</pubDate><category>light-news</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3096_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ ROBOTS mean BUSINESS! - Chinese humanoids show off skills at Shanghai industry fair ]]></media:title><title>ROBOTS mean BUSINESS! - Chinese humanoids show off skills at Shanghai industry fair</title><description><![CDATA[ "Humanoid robots showed off their growing industrial potential at the 26th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai on Thursday, as Chinese manufacturers push towards smarter automation. 
Footage shows robots collecting sweets, writing Chinese calligraphy, sorting parcels and arranging plastic containers at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre. Other demonstrations featured automated inspection systems and robots giving visitors massages. 
Liu Yudong, head of UBTECH's industrial humanoid division, said the company's robots were designed to take on repetitive tasks in factories and warehouses, including loading, unloading and sorting components. 
"Right now, robotics manufacturing is still at a relatively early stage," Liu added. "But over time, as the required AI brain becomes more and more advanced, future robots will be able to replace more jobs in factories." 
Visitor Zhou Xiaoxiao said China's robotics industry had a promising future, with investment and technological resources pouring into the sector over the past couple of years. 
"Resources have been pouring into this industry. So my feeling is that this industry is very lively and full of hope for the future," she added. 
The five-day exhibition, running from October 12 to 16, brought together companies showcasing advances in robotics, industrial automation and smart manufacturing, as China pushes to bring more humanoid robots into factories and commercial operations." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3096_15102026/Xk6B5RdUPCEYrNtM/Xk6B5RdUPCEYrNtM.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3096_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:54:46 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3095_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Smoke over the Black Sea - Rescuers search for seven missing sailors after tanker blaze off Romanian coast ]]></media:title><title>Smoke over the Black Sea - Rescuers search for seven missing sailors after tanker blaze off Romanian coast</title><description><![CDATA[ "Rescue teams are searching for seven crew members who went missing after a fire broke out aboard the San Marino-flagged chemical tanker Wine Trader in the Black Sea off Romania on Thursday. 
Footage released by Romania's Interior Ministry shows smoke rising from the fire-damaged tanker, with charred sections of its superstructure visible. Meanwhile, emergency workers can be seen preparing for the rescue operation. 
Romania's Naval Authority said the tanker sent a distress signal at around 7:00 local time, reporting a fire on board approximately 13 nautical miles southeast of Sulina, near the mouth of the Danube River. 
The vessel was carrying no cargo and had 12 crew members on board, five of which had already been rescued, according to local authorities. 
Romanian authorities deployed two Black Hawk helicopters and two vessels carrying medical personnel to support the search and rescue operation. Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry warned that conditions were too dangerous for rescuers to operate safely. 
The Wine Trader was one of two tankers to catch fire in the area overnight. The Comoros-flagged chemical and oil tanker Yara J also caught fire late on Wednesday near Sulina, inside Romanian territorial waters. All its crew members were reported safe. 
The fires followed reports of Russian drones entering Romanian airspace, although officials have not confirmed whether either tanker was struck by a drone. Moscow has not commented on the reports at the time of publication. 
NATO said it was in contact with Romanian officials and reported two further incidents involving commercial vessels overnight. 
Romania shares a 614-kilometre border with Ukraine, much of it along the Danube, and has repeatedly accused Russia of drone incursions into its airspace. Moscow has previously rejected Bucharest's accusations, calling them 'unfounded' and insisting it has not sent combat drones against targets on Romanian territory." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3095_15102026/AX8Z57QwqMyx3ToA/AX8Z57QwqMyx3ToA.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3095_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:01:26 +0000</pubDate><category>business-and-economics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3091_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ EU has become 'ideological' about energy... harming both industry and their households - Fmr Austrian FM Kneissl ]]></media:title><title>EU has become 'ideological' about energy... harming both industry and their households - Fmr Austrian FM Kneissl</title><description><![CDATA[ "Former Austrian foreign minister Karin Kneissl said that the EU had increasingly treated energy as an ideological issue to the detriment of industry and households, speaking in Moscow on Thursday. 
"Energy should be about supply and demand: at which price do you buy which type of energy, and at which market. This would be the normal market-economic approach. <...> we see that they have become ideological to an extent that has become very harmful for the industry and for the households," she stressed.
Kneissl added Brussels would not be able to replace Russian energy supplies without driving prices up.
"I remember in 2022, 2023 also North American LNG producers, both in Canada and in the US, said three or four years ago: We, of course, are looking forward to providing our product to the EU market, but we cannot replace the Russian volume. It's simply too big," she added.
Kneissl concluded that resuming co-operation between Moscow and the West would require the establishment of clear conditions, and that European companies which had unilaterally broken contracts should pay compensation.
The Russian Energy Week (REW-2026) international forum is taking place in the capital from October 14 to 16. The business programme includes more than 30 panel sessions and discussions, with over 100 speakers." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3091_15102026/TebrRhM2js6m54Si/TebrRhM2js6m54Si.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3091_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:58:45 +0000</pubDate><category>accidents-and-disasters</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3092_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Durban ablaze! - Flames engulf tyre factory near Home Affairs office as anti-migrant tensions grip South Africa ]]></media:title><title>Durban ablaze! - Flames engulf tyre factory near Home Affairs office as anti-migrant tensions grip South Africa</title><description><![CDATA[ "A fire ripped through a tyre factory in Durban, South Africa, on Thursday night, near a Home Affairs office that has become a flashpoint for anti-migrant protests. 
Police are investigating reports that protesters may have deliberately started the blaze. 
Footage shows flames and thick smoke billowing from the building as firefighters battle the fire, with police officers, emergency vehicles and residents gathered nearby. 
The factory stands next to a Home Affairs office where protesters have accused foreign nationals of illegally applying for refugee status. 
Authorities have yet to establish the cause of the fire. 
The blaze follows a series of anti-immigration protests in Durban. During earlier unrest, 14 vehicles were set alight on October 8, with police reporting 19 arrests by October 10." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3092_15102026/LCjWijF3kx8CJkwg/LCjWijF3kx8CJkwg.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3092_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:53:20 +0000</pubDate><category>sports</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3090_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'I was a little angry... but that's NORMAL!' - Vinicius Jr admits frustration over substitution in Real Madrid's dramatic 4-3 comeback win against Roma ]]></media:title><title>'I was a little angry... but that's NORMAL!' - Vinicius Jr admits frustration over substitution in Real Madrid's dramatic 4-3 comeback win against Roma</title><description><![CDATA[ "Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior admitted on Wednesday that he was angry at being substituted during his side's dramatic 4-3 Champions League comeback victory over AS Roma in Rome.

Footage shows fans gathering outside Rome's Stadio Olimpico ahead of the match. 

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho replaced Vinicius with Endrick in the second half, with Madrid trailing 3-1.

"I was a little angry with him for taking me off, but that's normal. And in the end, he was right. The team changed. It improved," Vinicius said.

The 26-year-old also admitted he was struggling to find his best form but remained confident he could turn things around.

"Right now, I'm working to get back to my best as soon as possible. I know I'm not at my best, but I've been through worse periods and come back from them," the player added.

Vinicius also disputed his four-match suspension following a direct red card for hair-pulling during a 1–0 win over Villarreal.

"I didn't say a single offensive word to the referee that would justify giving me [...] punishment," he maintained. "I'm here to keep developing, to keep improving, because I know where I've come from, where I started and how far I can go."

Roma goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini admitted that conceding similar goals had affected his team's confidence.

"We need to hold onto what we did well to give us a boost, and let what we did wrong give us that extra hunger to be even more fired up for the next one," he added. 

Real Madrid secured the 4-3 victory with three goals in the final seven minutes, attributed in the supplied match account to Carlos Espi, Endrick and Antonio Rudiger." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3090_15102026/AEhi4J6xoNsa4VH8/AEhi4J6xoNsa4VH8.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3090_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:45:57 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3083_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Quiet period' declared at Zaporozhye thermal plant for repairs to ensure safety of adjacent NPP - Rosatom CEO Likhachev ]]></media:title><title>'Quiet period' declared at Zaporozhye thermal plant for repairs to ensure safety of adjacent NPP - Rosatom CEO Likhachev</title><description><![CDATA[ "Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev announced that a 'quiet period' had been established around the Zaporozhye thermal power plant to allow repairs to equipment essential for supplying power to the adjacent Zaporozhye nuclear power plant.
Footage shows him giving a tour of the Atom museum to foreign scientists visiting Moscow on Friday.
"A few days ago, work began on implementing a quiet period for repairing process equipment at the Zaporozhye thermal power plant. This is because the power plant’s switchgear is responsible for ensuring safety and the power supply, including to the nuclear power plant," he said.
"The power supply currently provided via the Ferrosplavnaya line is extremely unstable and vulnerable to disruptions. Given the thermal power station’s dilapidated infrastructure, there is, of course, a very high probability of another loss of reliable power supply to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant," he added.
Likhachev emphasised that the decision had been agreed with the relevant ministries and the IAEA.
"This means that our employees are now entering the site and beginning repairs to the process equipment, which will help to strengthen the power supply to the nuclear power plant, minimise the risk of another outage of continuous power supply to the ZNPP," he continued.
"This is particularly important given the approaching autumn and winter period, the increasing weather-related risks and, naturally, the higher consumption of diesel fuel. I very much hope that the 'quiet period' will be observed. We will complete all the restoration work, thereby enhancing the energy security of the ZNPP," he concluded.
Since July 2022, Moscow and Kiev have repeatedly accused each other of attacking the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant. Since September 2025, IAEA experts have been monitoring the situation.
Moscow launched a military offensive in Ukraine in late February 2022 after recognising the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR), claiming that Kiev had failed to guarantee their special status under the 2014 Minsk Agreements, and urging Ukraine to declare itself officially neutral and give assurances that it would never join NATO.
Kiev denounced the Russian action as an invasion. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky imposed martial law throughout the country, announcing a general mobilisation, while the EU and the US imposed several rounds of sanctions on Moscow." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3083_15102026/T7GRzCqV8xrjc29m/T7GRzCqV8xrjc29m.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3083_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:42:55 +0000</pubDate><category>accidents-and-disasters</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3089_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Zelensky shows his true colours - Russian refineries BURN RED as Ukrainian president says 'WE'RE DONE' after US row ]]></media:title><title>Zelensky shows his true colours - Russian refineries BURN RED as Ukrainian president says 'WE'RE DONE' after US row</title><description><![CDATA[ "Dramatic footage of the burning oil refinery in the Ryazan region were seen on Thursday.
It followed a reported attack involving 'four Flamingo missiles and 69 drones', according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
Governor of the Ryazan region, Pavel Malkov, confirmed that 'according to preliminary information, there were no casualties'.
The ministry added that, over the past 24 hours, Russian air defence systems had shot down 1,425 Ukrainian aircraft-type UAVs flying over critical civilian infrastructure facilities in Moscow and other Russian regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a UK media outlet earlier that he had restricted strikes on Russian energy for three days, before saying: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done."
Earlier, Donald Trump reportedly told him to stop hitting such targets - and spoke of an energy ceasefire at the weekend which Zelensky said was 'news to him', before accusing Russia of breaking it.
On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it.
Trump also called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel.
Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, saying that the Starshield military-grade network was "owned and controlled by the US government" - and also posted on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3089_15102026/gWkwcUwt35vYjoJm/gWkwcUwt35vYjoJm.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3089_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:39:54 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3087_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Ta-kai-chi spy?! - Japan's PM says Russian espionage claims 'unclear' after journalist arrested in Sakhalin ]]></media:title><title>Ta-kai-chi spy?! - Japan's PM says Russian espionage claims 'unclear' after journalist arrested in Sakhalin</title><description><![CDATA[ "Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi denied claims that Tokyo is conducting espionage in Russia - insisting 'that is not the case' - after Moscow detained a Japanese journalist accused of gathering sensitive information on Russian defence capabilities. 
"As domestic laws differ, both regarding the nature of the allegations and how the other side interprets these matters, the specific details of what they are alleging remain unclear. Nevertheless, Japan intends to firmly communicate its own position," the Prime Minister said during a Tokyo press briefing on Thursday. 
Takaichi stressed that protecting Japanese nationals was the government's immediate priority, confirming that Tokyo was pressing Russian authorities for a meeting. 
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently working intensively on this matter. We have made representations to the Russian authorities and are requesting, among other things, that this meeting take place," Takaichi said. 
"Our primary focus right now, which is of the utmost importance, is the protection of Japanese nationals, and that is where we intend to concentrate our efforts," she added. 
The journalist - identified by Russia's Foreign Ministry as Yuki Imai of the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper - was arrested in Russia's Far Eastern Sakhalin region, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday. 
FSB alleges that he gathered information on the country's defence capabilities for Japanese intelligence. He was subsequently transferred to Moscow, where a court ordered him held in pre-trial detention. 
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Tokyo of using accredited journalists to gather intelligence that could threaten Russian security. 
Japan has rejected the allegations, summoning Russia's ambassador to protest the detention and demand fair treatment and consular access. 
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Thursday that authorities had yet to establish contact with the journalist and were seeking a meeting to check on his condition." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3087_15102026/jpR62oXd2j7qzKEH/jpR62oXd2j7qzKEH.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3087_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:38:16 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3088_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Sobering up - Latvian PM tells Europeans to have 'ONE BEER LESS' to support Zelensky ]]></media:title><title>Sobering up - Latvian PM tells Europeans to have 'ONE BEER LESS' to support Zelensky</title><description><![CDATA[ "Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs told Europeans to have 'one beer less' a year to support Ukraine, as he arrived for European Council on Thursday.

"We should think a little bit less about the comfort, a little bit less about ourselves, and think further what is best for Europe in general, not individually so much," he told reporters.

"And that is just giving - come on, supporting Ukraine is still money. It is one beer less for one European a year. We can afford that, but Ukraine needs it now. That one beer is just the cost. There, it's a cost of life. And we drink less. Their lives are saved. Simple as that," he added.

It came following media reports of concern among EU leaders about Volodymyr Zelensky's huge bust-up with the United States

Zelensky told a UK media outlet earlier that he had restricted strikes on Russian energy for three days, before saying: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done."

Earlier, US President Donald Trump reportedly told him to stop hitting such targets. On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. 

The US president denied it. Trump also called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel.

Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, saying that the Starshield military-grade network was "owned and controlled by the US government" - and also posted on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go".

" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3088_15102026/44NDevt1kKPpTcbR/44NDevt1kKPpTcbR.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3088_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:21:27 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3084_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Boots on the BEACH - Indonesian, Australian troops strengthen regional security with major amphibious military drill off East Java coast ]]></media:title><title>Boots on the BEACH - Indonesian, Australian troops strengthen regional security with major amphibious military drill off East Java coast</title><description><![CDATA[ "Indonesian and Australian troops carried out a joint amphibious landing exercise at Banongan Beach in Situbondo on Thursday, as the two countries stepped up military cooperation during Exercise Keris Woomera 2026. 
Footage shows soldiers walking along the beach before marching in formation through a forested area. Military vehicles are seen parked near the training ground, while an aircraft flies overhead and explosions are seen during the exercise. 
"Incredibly important and a strategic partner for Australia, both geographically and strategically. We share common values and security and prosperity interests. So for us it is very important to come here and work together, said Colonel Mark Tutton, Landing Force Commander from the Australian Defence Force. 
"The TNI (Indonesian National Armed Forces) and Australia are very similar in how we serve and our militaries, and we come together to ensure that we can operate together and respond to those security issues as we need," added Tutton. 
The drills brought together forces from the Indonesian National Armed Forces, known as the TNI, and the Australian Defence Force to practise landing operations and improve coordination across land, sea and air. The exercise runs through October 20. 
Brigadier General Kamil Bahren Pasha, the exercise director for the Indonesian National Armed Forces, said the drills were intended to strengthen bilateral relations and regional security. 
"We are working together to maintain regional security, especially in the territories of Indonesia and Australia. There is a mutual exchange of education and military knowledge between the Australian side, or the Australian Defence Force, and our side, the TNI," he added. 
The exercise includes amphibious assault operations, reconnaissance and simulated combat scenarios, with Indonesian and Australian personnel working together to secure landing zones and advance towards designated objectives. 
According to reports, the maritime component involves Australian and Indonesian naval vessels, including HMAS Choules, HMAS Stalwart and HMAS Perth, alongside the Indonesian Navy's KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda. Air support includes Indonesian Super Tucano aircraft and Australian PC-21 planes, according to reports on the exercise. 
Running in East Java, Keris Woomera 2026 involves 2,174 personnel from both countries. The biennial exercise is intended to improve interoperability, align tactical procedures and strengthen defence cooperation between the neighbouring countries." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3084_15102026/5VWKCQ8zPKCSHqk9/5VWKCQ8zPKCSHqk9.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3084_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:07:35 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3077_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Diplomatic snub - Delegations stage mass walkout as Israeli President Herzog takes floor at Baku summit ]]></media:title><title>Diplomatic snub - Delegations stage mass walkout as Israeli President Herzog takes floor at Baku summit</title><description><![CDATA[ "A diplomatic walkout unfolded at a major Asian summit in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, on Thursday, with delegates from more than 10 countries leaving the hall just as Israeli President Isaac Herzog began his speech.

Footage shows representatives getting up from their seats and filing out of the conference hall as Herzog takes the floor, leaving rows of empty chairs behind.

The walkout was widely reported as a protest against Israeli policies, with media reports naming Palestine, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh among the participating delegations.

The walkout took place at the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), hosted by Azerbaijan.

The gathering brings together Asian leaders, member-state delegations and international organisations for talks on regional security, cooperation and mutual trust, alongside economic development and digital transformation." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3077_15102026/EfajLQeyuamuuqur/EfajLQeyuamuuqur.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3077_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:53:03 +0000</pubDate><category>military</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3080_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ United against terror - Chinese and Pakistani troops launch inaugural 'Karakoram 2026' joint army training in Xinjiang ]]></media:title><title>United against terror - Chinese and Pakistani troops launch inaugural 'Karakoram 2026' joint army training in Xinjiang</title><description><![CDATA[ "Chinese and Pakistani troops kicked off their first joint army training programme, 'Karakoram 2026', in Korla, northwest China's Xinjiang region, on Wednesday. 
Footage shows soldiers performing ceremonial drills at the opening of the programme, which aims to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation between China and Pakistan. 
"It is a great honour to lead our troops in this joint army training," said Major Wang Hanbo of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Xinjiang Military Command. 
"As this is our first time participating in a joint exercise with the Pakistani army, we will cherish this opportunity to train together, learn from each other, coordinate with each other closely and continuously hone our joint counter-terrorism and mission execution capabilities," he added. 
The training is set to run until late October, with troops taking part in counter-terrorism drills, drone operations and live-fire exercises. 
China and Pakistan have previously held several joint military exercises, including the 'Warrior' counter-terrorism series, as part of their longstanding defence ties." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3080_15102026/fvgbsPR7CFmoYgAY/fvgbsPR7CFmoYgAY.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3080_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:50:55 +0000</pubDate><category>light-news</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3079_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Mind over motor! - Brainwave-controlled racing cars and coffee-serving robots steal show at Hong Kong tech fair ]]></media:title><title>Mind over motor! - Brainwave-controlled racing cars and coffee-serving robots steal show at Hong Kong tech fair</title><description><![CDATA[ "From coffee-serving humanoids to brainwave-controlled racing cars, the latest advances in robotics and artificial intelligence took centre stage at Hong Kong's Electronics Fair and electronicAsia.

Footage shows humanoid robots serving coffee and chatting with visitors, while others try out robotic exoskeletons, virtual reality headsets and racing cars controlled by brainwaves.

But exhibitors insisted the technology was designed to make life easier, not put people out of work.

"People are afraid robots will take their jobs. But from our mind, we believe the robot can help you to make your life better," said Bowen, a spokesperson for Primebot.

The fairs also gave companies a chance to connect with customers around the world.

"Here it's quite international. We can connect with different clients, different media globally. It actually helps us to expand our international market a lot," he added.

According to organisers, the four-day events attracted more than 3,200 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions.

A new Future Industries Zone brought together more than 100 exhibitors working across five fields, including advanced computing, manufacturing and quantum technologies, while an expanded RoboPark featured more than 120 robots.

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Executive Director Sophia Chong said the exhibitions would help strengthen the city's position as an international innovation and technology hub.

Organisers also introduced the GoGlobal Connect Zone to help businesses, particularly those from mainland China, break into overseas markets through Hong Kong.

The business opportunities continued beyond the exhibition halls, with online matchmaking running from October 6 to 23 and a digital sourcing platform available until November 12." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3079_15102026/85hMMbH6KeDnsGci/85hMMbH6KeDnsGci.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3079_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:35:11 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3078_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Europe's COMPLETELY out of the picture!' - Czech PM Babis blasts EU's lack of influence amid US-Russia diesel deal ]]></media:title><title>'Europe's COMPLETELY out of the picture!' - Czech PM Babis blasts EU's lack of influence amid US-Russia diesel deal</title><description><![CDATA[ "Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis urged European leaders to take a stand over their exclusion from major international decisions, warning that the bloc was paying the price for US policies without having enough say in them.  
"Europe finally needs to respond in some way. We need to decide what we actually want. We're paying for all of this, and we're paying not only financially but also in terms of the impact on energy supplies," Babis said as he arrived for the European Council summit in Brussels on Thursday.  
He also questioned how long Europe intended to continue its current approach to international conflicts, pointing to direct talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin while European leaders remained on the sidelines.  
"We need to decide what we actually want: whether we're going to keep fighting for another 20 years or 10 years, or whether it's finally time to act, because there are growing calls for Europe to get involved in some way," Babis said. 
"Trump talks to Putin regularly. We're completely out of the picture. And above all, European leaders need to make their position clear, and we should agree on how we're going to proceed," he stressed.  
This follows the announcement of a diesel supply deal between the US and Russia on October 9. The agreement would ease US sanctions on Russian diesel exports, with President Donald Trump arguing it would help bring down fuel prices. Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky slammed the decision as 'not fair and not honest'. 
Two days later, Trump announced an immediate 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, claiming both sides had agreed to halt attacks. Zelensky said Kiev had not been informed of any deal but would welcome a halt to strikes if Moscow reciprocated. 
Babis also weighed in on France's financial troubles, revealing a private conversation with French politician Marine Le Pen about her plans to slash the country's contribution to the EU budget. 
"I spoke with Marine Le Pen privately, one-on-one, and Marine Le Pen pays 11 billion euros into the European budget and wants to pay five, because, of course, if you look at France's debt situation, it's absolutely catastrophic," Babis revealed. 
France is battling mounting public debt, which reached €3.6 trillion, or 119 per cent of GDP, at the end of June 2026, according to the country's national statistics agency. 
Le Pen has pledged to dramatically cut France's payments to the EU as part of a plan to rein in public spending, setting the stage for a potential showdown with Brussels over the bloc's finances." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3078_15102026/wXWrZYXMsBHvPFKc/wXWrZYXMsBHvPFKc.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3078_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:33:05 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3075_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ It's OVER Merz! - Watch Weidel's EPIC slapdown as AfD chief says party BACKS US-Russia diesel deal, '90 per cent' of Germans AGAINST more cash to Ukraine *ARCHIVE* ]]></media:title><title>It's OVER Merz! - Watch Weidel's EPIC slapdown as AfD chief says party BACKS US-Russia diesel deal, '90 per cent' of Germans AGAINST more cash to Ukraine *ARCHIVE*</title><description><![CDATA[ "AfD leader Alice Weidel launched a blistering attack on Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with footage showing all the best moments from her speech on Wednesday.

"It’s over, Mr. Merz," she told him. "That story has run its course. This story is over. A chancellor who delivers bellicose speeches in the capital of another country—namely Kiev—and throws German taxpayers’ money out the window on new aid for Ukraine shows one thing: he is there for everyone and everything, just not for Germany and the interests of the German people."

She said that her party backed the latest US-Russia diesel deal - and that "not even 10 percent of Germans support further aid to Ukraine" while "conversely, 90 percent of Germans oppose any further waste of German taxpayers’ money in Ukraine."

"Through your policy of unconditional support for Ukraine and escalating confrontation with Russia, you have isolated Germany internationally and driven it into a dead end. As the EU’s principal financier and Ukraine’s principal funder, Germany now stands alone and almost completely isolated," she said.

"The United States and Russia are negotiating these deliveries and other agreements for their mutual benefit. We in the AfD also want these deliveries—a diesel deal for Germany—and we want natural gas and oil from Russia to ease the burden on German consumers and German companies," Weidel went on.

Merz is under huge pressure to quit after devastating local election losses. Earlier this year, he also came rock bottom of a popularity poll of 24 democratically elected leaders.

Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia had agreed to release 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately 'to the American and global marketplace' - as well as 500,000 tonnes in November and one million tonnes in December, which Moscow confirmed. 

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky called it a 'gift to Putin', while Trump said it was 'time for Ukraine to get a new president' who was capable of making a deal. " ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3075_15102026/t47Y4HXW2urbgCYQ/t47Y4HXW2urbgCYQ.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3075_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:31:10 +0000</pubDate><category>accidents-and-disasters</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3076_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Zelensky's WRATH? - Russian refinery burns after Ukrainian president's EPIC US bust-up ]]></media:title><title>Zelensky's WRATH? - Russian refinery burns after Ukrainian president's EPIC US bust-up</title><description><![CDATA[ "More dramatic images from the fire at the oil refinery in the Ryazan region were seen on Thursday, following a reported attack involving 'four Flamingo missiles and 69 drones', according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
Governor of the Ryazan region, Pavel Malkov, confirmed that 'according to preliminary information, there were no casualties'.
The ministry added that, over the past 24 hours, Russian air defence systems had shot down 1,425 Ukrainian aircraft-type UAVs flying over critical civilian infrastructure facilities in Moscow and other Russian regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a UK media outlet earlier that he had restricted strikes on Russian energy for three days, before saying: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done."
Earlier, Donald Trump reportedly told him to stop hitting such targets - and spoke of an energy ceasefire at the weekend which Zelensky said was 'news to him', before accusing Russia of breaking it.
On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. 
Trump also called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel.
Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, saying that the Starshield military-grade network was "owned and controlled by the US government" - and also posted on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3076_15102026/zeDmBTR7nUqEhhZo/zeDmBTR7nUqEhhZo.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3076_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:28:16 +0000</pubDate><category>science-and-tech</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3071_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Brains behind the battlefield - China explores AI-powered military decisions as unmanned systems take centre stage at counter-terrorism forum ]]></media:title><title>Brains behind the battlefield - China explores AI-powered military decisions as unmanned systems take centre stage at counter-terrorism forum</title><description><![CDATA[ "SCRIPT TO FOLLOW" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3071_15102026/Za1UnnH3PYptdn8W/Za1UnnH3PYptdn8W.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3071_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:26:30 +0000</pubDate><category>society</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3074_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Crete at BREAKING POINT - Hundreds of migrants sleep outdoors and under lorries as Ierapetra shelters buckle ]]></media:title><title>Crete at BREAKING POINT - Hundreds of migrants sleep outdoors and under lorries as Ierapetra shelters buckle</title><description><![CDATA[ "Hundreds of newly arrived migrants have been crowded into makeshift accommodation in Ierapetra, as a surge in crossings from Libya puts southern Crete's limited reception facilities under severe pressure. 
Footage shows people sleeping outdoors and sheltering beneath and inside parked lorry trailers, wrapped in blankets and lying on makeshift bedding. Some walk barefoot across the gravel as Red Cross workers distribute shoes and emergency supplies. 
Nearly 700 people were packed into the former AGREX agricultural facility earlier this week after around 1,000 migrants reached the Ierapetra area within days. Tents could not accommodate everyone, forcing some to sleep outside or seek shelter among municipal vehicles. 
The arrivals are part of a sharp increase in crossings towards Crete and the nearby island of Gavdos, with many boats departing from eastern Libya, particularly around Tobruk. Crete has become one of Greece's main entry points for migrants crossing the Mediterranean. 
The pressure on Crete follows a separate migration crisis in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, where more than 70,000 people crossed from Morocco in a mass surge at the end of July, overwhelming local reception capacity. 
Unlike the eastern Aegean islands, Crete has no established network of large reception centres capable of handling sudden arrivals on this scale, leaving local authorities scrambling for temporary accommodation and transfers elsewhere. 
Officials in Ierapetra have called for faster transfers and more organised facilities, warning that emergency sites cannot continue absorbing repeated boat arrivals. Buses began moving migrants out of AGREX on Thursday in an effort to ease the overcrowding. 
Athens has also pushed for faster asylum processing and returns, while Greek Coast Guard and EU Frontex patrols continue operating along the increasingly busy route from North Africa." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3074_15102026/Byi633b9T4gDCK5R/Byi633b9T4gDCK5R.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3074_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:13:20 +0000</pubDate><category>environment-and-nature</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3073_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ From dumpsite to POWER-house! - Zimbabwe eyes 22MW of electricity from rubbish in green energy push ]]></media:title><title>From dumpsite to POWER-house! - Zimbabwe eyes 22MW of electricity from rubbish in green energy push</title><description><![CDATA[ "From mountains of rubbish to a potential source of electricity, Zimbabwe's Geo Pomona waste facility in Harare is drawing interest from African Union delegates exploring how recycling can generate power and create jobs. 
Footage from Wednesday shows workers sorting waste on conveyor belts, collection trucks monitored through a live tracking system and delegates touring the facility, including a football pitch built at the former dumpsite. 
"We have a sorting plant, the biggest sorting plant in Southern Africa, with the capacity to receive more than 1,080 tonnes of waste per day," said Geo Pomona CEO Dilesh Nguwaya. 
The company is developing a waste-to-energy plant intended to supply Zimbabwe's national grid. 
"We are now in the process of constructing our waste-to-energy plant, which will produce 16 to 22 megawatts of electricity to be fed into the national grid," Nguwaya added. 
The project also attracted interest from visiting lawmakers, including Eswatini MP Welcome Dlamini. 
"I would really love to see this happening in Eswatini, and for this great institution, Pomona, to have an MoU with the Kingdom of Eswatini so we can see how we can help each other," Dlamini said. 
"Waste is a huge problem, but you don’t have to lose hope," he continued. 
Once plagued by fires and foul odours, the former dumpsite has undergone rehabilitation, with old waste sealed beneath protective membranes to limit pollution. 
According to Geo Pomona, more than 100 families once lived at the site. Some were relocated, while others found work at the facility. 
The visit took place during Africa Skills Week 2026, which focuses on practical and green skills for industrial development." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3073_15102026/qR8kw3g2hH5PFVU2/qR8kw3g2hH5PFVU2.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3073_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:12:18 +0000</pubDate><category>accidents-and-disasters</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3072_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Burning hot - Oil refinery on fire after reported drone attack on Russia’s Ryazan... as Zelensky goes for broke ]]></media:title><title>Burning hot - Oil refinery on fire after reported drone attack on Russia’s Ryazan... as Zelensky goes for broke</title><description><![CDATA[ "Flames and smoke were seen over an oil refinery in the Ryazan region following a reported attack on Thursday involving 'four Flamingo missiles and 69 drones', according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
Governor of the Ryazan region, Pavel Malkov, confirmed that 'according to preliminary information, there were no casualties'.
The ministry added that, over the past 24 hours, Russian air defence systems had shot down 1,425 Ukrainian aircraft-type UAVs flying over critical civilian infrastructure facilities in Moscow and other Russian regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a UK media outlet earlier that he had restricted strikes on Russian energy for three days, before saying: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done."
Earlier, Donald Trump reportedly told him to stop hitting such targets - and spoke of an energy ceasefire at the weekend which Zelensky said was 'news to him', before accusing Russia of breaking it.
On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. 
Trump also called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel.
Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, saying that the Starshield military-grade network was "owned and controlled by the US government" - and also posted on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go".
" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3072_15102026/7X1vyjodT1pqZxwo/7X1vyjodT1pqZxwo.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3072_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:11:24 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3068_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ CICA voice being heard more and more often! - Lavrov ]]></media:title><title>CICA voice being heard more and more often! - Lavrov</title><description><![CDATA[ "Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the influence of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) becoming ever wider at international forums, speaking at the plenary session of the 7th Summit in Baku on Thursday.
"The voice of the CICA is being heard more and more often at various multilateral events. The appeal of the organisation is confirmed by the growing interest in its activities," Lavrov told the audience. "The system of international relations is currently undergoing a period of radical change. A new, more just multipolar world order is taking shape before our very eyes. In these circumstances, a clear signal is coming from the Greater Eurasian space. Countries need joint, positive development and security that is equal for all and indivisible." 
Lavrov added that the approach had helped to create a stable environment for co-operation.
"We are convinced that the transformation of the CICA along a common Eurasian trajectory is an imperative of the times and an objective, natural path for our association. Many member countries are Eurasian by nature, and some also by geography. Our common task is to adapt the forum to new realities and use its resources to ensure growth and prosperity on the continent," he said.
The foreign minister emphasised the growing role of regional institutions in promoting co-operation - adding that organisations such as the SCO, with its multi-faceted mandate, were setting the agenda too.
Lavrov arrived in Baku on Wednesday. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the event would focus on the organisation’s further development and practical co-operation, including support for small and medium-sized business and information security - as well as an exchange of views on current global and regional issues." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3068_15102026/j11Ew11Z6kdK7XWV/j11Ew11Z6kdK7XWV.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3068_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:09:22 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3069_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ I NEVER SAID Russia altered the result! - UK PM Burnham's week of Brexit hell *ARCHIVE* ]]></media:title><title>I NEVER SAID Russia altered the result! - UK PM Burnham's week of Brexit hell *ARCHIVE*</title><description><![CDATA[ "UK PM Andy Burnham endured a week from hell over his startling claims about alleged Russian 'meddling' in the 2016 Brexit vote.

"Over the weekend, on the Rest Is Politics podcast, he implied that the referendum result was illegitimate because of Russian interference. Where has this come from?" he was asked by opposition leader Kemi Badenoch on Monday.

"I implied no such thing in my comments on the Rest Is Politics podcast," he hit back.

Another MP, Julian Lewis tried again: "may I just ask the Prime Minister to explain to the House exactly how he thinks Russia was able to alter the result of the referendum?"

"I didn't say that," Burnham insisted. "I didn't at any point say that it altered the result." 

On that UK podcast, he did say: "I asked the question coming to Downing Street: was there interference in the 2016 referendum from Russia? And I've had the clear answer that yes, there was." Critics accused the Brexit-critic PM of attempting to undermine the 2016 democratic vote to leave.  

Reform UK's Nigel Farage -who spearheaded the 2016 vote to leave the EU - also called Burnham a 'liar'.

On Tuesday, MI5 Director Sir Ken McCallum appeared to warn the PM about his remarks, saying there "really important difference between interference attempted and outcome swayed. I am a little bit anxious that we don't play into our adversaries' hands by making these trolls look 10ft tall."

On Wednesday, Burnham was seen leaving Downing Street to shouts of "What's the line this morning, Prime Minister? Did Russia meddle in Brexit or not? Have you spoken to MI5? They seem pretty angry with you.”

During their midweek Commons clash, Badenoch accused him of spending the "last 48 hours trying to unsay that Russia influenced the 2016 referendum when we all heard him say it."

"Does he ever get tired of putting his foot in his mouth?" she asked, and he replied: "we know that hostile actors have been seeking to interfere in our democratic process."

"You can't fight misinformation with misinformation," Badenoch hit back: "This is the first time I have ever heard the head of MI5 slap down a Prime Minister for doing Russia's dirty work for them." 

Russia itself has not reacted to the row - but has previously and repeatedly denied any form of interference in such votes." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3069_15102026/CqNRwCNLNL34DTPn/CqNRwCNLNL34DTPn.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3069_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:37:42 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3064_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Zelensky's been RUDE to Trump… he thinks whole world owes him something! - Lavrov says 'no ceasefire just so Ukrainian pres can be pumped with weapons' ]]></media:title><title>Zelensky's been RUDE to Trump… he thinks whole world owes him something! - Lavrov says 'no ceasefire just so Ukrainian pres can be pumped with weapons'</title><description><![CDATA[ "Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Volodymyr Zelensky had been 'very rude' to Donald Trump - and ruled out any ceasefire 'just so he can be brought round to his senses and pumped with weapons once again' speaking on Thursday.
"Mr Zelensky has already made it clear that he has no interest in elections, because he has imposed conditions that are unacceptable in all cases. There will be no ceasefire just so he can be brought round to his senses and pumped with weapons once again," Lavrov stated.
Lavrov said that the Ukrainian leader had made a 'direct and rather rude challenge' to US President Donald Trump - by announcing that Kiev would continue its attacks on Russian oil refineries after Washington reportedly told him not to.
"Mr Zelensky has publicly stated on several occasions, I believe, that he does not want to be pestered about the deal. Instead, he would prefer to receive missiles for the Patriot [air defence] system and continue strikes against Russia’s energy sector," he said.
"I think everyone perfectly understands by now that such behaviour has become the norm for Mr Zelensky, who seems to believe that the whole world owes him something, while he owes nothing to anyone in return, and that he is unwilling to take constructive steps that would be genuine and equal," the Russian top diplomat added.
On October 15, the Russian Defence Ministry reported that it had repelled a large-scale attack on an oil refinery in Ryazan, intercepting "four Flamingo missiles and 69 drones". Debris falling onto the facility caused a fire to break out. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a UK media outlet earlier that he had restricted strikes on Russian energy for three days, before saying: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done."
Earlier, Trump reportedly told him to stop hitting such targets - and spoke of an energy ceasefire at the weekend which Zelensky said was 'news to him', before accusing Russia of breaking it.
On Wednesday, Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it.
Trump also called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after Zelensky slammed the latest US deal with Russia on diesel." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3064_15102026/kAxogktpDe2ZUjHn/kAxogktpDe2ZUjHn.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3064_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:37:08 +0000</pubDate><category>environment-and-nature</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3063_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ SWALLOWED by the floods! - Istanbul roads disappear beneath water as deadly downpours unleash chaos, killing two ]]></media:title><title>SWALLOWED by the floods! - Istanbul roads disappear beneath water as deadly downpours unleash chaos, killing two</title><description><![CDATA[ "Torrential rain battered Istanbul and several other Turkish cities on Wednesday, triggering widespread flooding that left two people dead, roads submerged and vehicles damaged.

Footage filmed on Thursday shows the aftermath of the floods, with damaged streets and vehicles across parts of Istanbul. Drone footage shows entire stretches of road swallowed by floodwaters.

The severe weather prompted Istanbul's governorate to introduce emergency measures, suspending in-person classes at all public and private educational institutions on Thursday.

According to Anadolu Agency, authorities also granted administrative leave to certain public sector employees and banned motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles from the roads from Wednesday evening until further notice.

Residents were urged to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary, while those living on lower floors were advised to move to higher, safer levels. Authorities also warned people to stay away from riverbeds, tunnels and flood-prone areas, with emergency assistance available through the 112 hotline.

Anadolu Agency reported that a 14-year-old boy died after being electrocuted when he stepped into a puddle at Cukurbostan Park in Istanbul's Balat neighbourhood. A 34-year-old also reportedly died after slipping and hitting their head while crossing a flooded street in the city's Ayazaga neighbourhood.

Istanbul's Disaster Coordination Centre (AKOM) attributed the severe weather to a cold air mass sweeping in from the Balkans and a rain-bearing weather system moving in from the central Mediterranean, according to Turkish media." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3063_15102026/uhMVvCMjSQ3BJNQF/uhMVvCMjSQ3BJNQF.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3063_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:35:37 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3066_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Brussels, BACK OFF! - Le Pen demands European Commission give back powers to national governments amid soaring energy costs  ]]></media:title><title>Brussels, BACK OFF! - Le Pen demands European Commission give back powers to national governments amid soaring energy costs </title><description><![CDATA[ "French National Rally leader Marine Le Pen demanded a major overhaul of the European Union in Brussels on Thursday, calling for powers to be stripped from the European Commission and returned to national governments. 
Addressing the Patriots for Europe group ahead of the EU summit, Le Pen accused Brussels of overstepping its authority and called for a 'Europe of nations' built around national sovereignty. 
"A Europe of nations means, above all, a European Commission that today continually exceeds its prerogatives, returning instead to a secretariat role in service to the nations. This return to institutional roots is fundamental, because it quite simply signifies the return of democracy to Europe," she said. 
Le Pen also pushed for greater European energy independence, proposing cooperation on French-built nuclear reactors to cut electricity costs. 
"Poland, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and many other countries need civil nuclear energy, and France needs partners to mass-produce new reactors in order to drastically lower their unit cost and, consequently, the price of electricity across all of Europe," she added. 
Her remarks came as EU leaders faced pressure over energy prices and economic competitiveness. 
The European Commission estimated that its regulatory simplification measures could save businesses €17 billion annually, with a target of €37.5 billion by 2029. 
European gas prices had also reportedly surged by 140 per cent since the outbreak of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, adding pressure on Brussels to tackle energy costs." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3066_15102026/DzrJzUTr1cY97ggr/DzrJzUTr1cY97ggr.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3066_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:34:45 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3065_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Burning issue! - Nine municipal workers injured in gasoline fire attack during eviction in Peru ]]></media:title><title>Burning issue! - Nine municipal workers injured in gasoline fire attack during eviction in Peru</title><description><![CDATA[ "Nine municipal workers were injured after being attacked with burning fuel during an eviction operation in Huancayo, Wednesday. 
The incident occurred during an operation to evict occupants and demolish a building allegedly occupying public land. 
According to local reports, the occupants resisted the operation, throwing stones and bricks before fuel was set on fire and hurled at municipal workers and local security personnel. 
Nine workers suffered burns of varying severity, including second- and third-degree burns. The injured were taken to Daniel Alcides Carrión Hospital for emergency treatment. 
The alleged attacker also suffered burns and received medical attention. 
Huancayo Mayor Dennys Cuba Rivera announced that the municipality would take legal action against those responsible. Authorities also began investigations into the incident. 
Despite the violence, the demolition operation continued after the injured workers were evacuated." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3065_15102026/M3t8CDgWoJRbDp1E/M3t8CDgWoJRbDp1E.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3065_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:26:09 +0000</pubDate><category>human-interest</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3058_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'I started pulling them out myself’ - Teacher reveals first moments as school roof horror collapse kills at least 29
 ]]></media:title><title>'I started pulling them out myself’ - Teacher reveals first moments as school roof horror collapse kills at least 29
</title><description><![CDATA[ "Teacher Zahid Saleem spoke about the first moments following the collapse of the roof of a private school in the Pakistani city of Peshawar - which killed at least 28 children and one member of staff,  and injured more than 40 others.
“When I arrived here, I found a large number of students under the collapsed roof. I started pulling them out myself and managed to rescue five to six students. Many of them were still alive, talking to me and asking me for water,” Saleem said.
Footage filmed on Thursday shows residents and police officers gathering outside the school gates, with debris scattered near the entrance and schoolbooks and shoes among the rubble.
Saleem explained that the upper roof collapsed onto the second floor, before the roof of the second floor gave way and collapsed onto the first floor.
Waseem Khan, a rescue officer with the Rescue 1122 emergency service, said teams had recovered 29 bodies and transported the injured to hospital. 
The tragedy occurred on Thursday morning at Al-Khair Private School in the Dir Colony area of Peshawar. The injured were taken to Lady Reading Hospital in the city.
Pakistan Army personnel joined rescue and relief teams.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar expressed their sorrow over the loss of life and extended their condolences to the victims’ families.


" ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3058_15102026/C997s5GMMRQXpaXP/C997s5GMMRQXpaXP.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3058_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:15:19 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3062_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'We’ll sit together!' - Russia's Lavrov and Wang Yi buddy up at CICA family photo in Baku ]]></media:title><title>'We’ll sit together!' - Russia's Lavrov and Wang Yi buddy up at CICA family photo in Baku</title><description><![CDATA[ "Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi were seen gripping each other's hands and exchanging warm words at the family photo for the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on Thursday.
"We'll sit together," confided the Russian diplomat and Wang Yi agreed.
Lavrov arrived in Baku on Wednesday. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the event would focus on the organisation’s further development and practical co-operation, including support for small and medium-sized business and information security - as well as an exchange of views on current global and regional issues." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3062_15102026/36SyEvAqfCtatef2/36SyEvAqfCtatef2.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3062_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:08:57 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3059_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ Connecting continents - Azerbaijan, China eye closer trade ties as Middle Corridor and Belt and Road take centre stage in Baku talks ]]></media:title><title>Connecting continents - Azerbaijan, China eye closer trade ties as Middle Corridor and Belt and Road take centre stage in Baku talks</title><description><![CDATA[ "Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed expanding trade, investment and transport links between Asia and Europe during talks in Baku on Wednesday.

Footage shows Aliyev and Wang shaking hands at the Presidential Palace before sitting down for talks with their delegations.

Aliyev hailed a new chapter in relations with Beijing following his state visit to China last year, which saw the two countries adopt a joint statement on strategic partnership.

The Azerbaijani leader pointed to growing opportunities under China's Belt and Road Initiative and the rapidly developing Middle Corridor, a key trade route linking Asia and Europe through the South Caucasus.

Wang described China as a reliable long-term partner and reaffirmed Beijing's support for Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also praised Baku's growing influence in regional and international affairs.

Aliyev reiterated Azerbaijan's support for the One China policy and praised Beijing's role in representing the interests of the Global South.

The talks also covered expanding bilateral trade, Chinese investment projects in Azerbaijan, renewable energy and joint efforts to combat separatism, extremism and radicalism.

Wang was visiting Baku as Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative for the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), taking place on Thursday, October 15." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3059_15102026/X9GCLMoh9QKr7JZW/X9GCLMoh9QKr7JZW.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3059_15102026</link></item><item><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:08:18 +0000</pubDate><category>politics</category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://viory.video/en/videos/a3061_15102026</guid><media:keywords>Viory</media:keywords><media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[ 'Very active efforts' by US to bring peace to Ukraine are THWARTED by Kiev... and Zelensky personally! - Kremlin spox ]]></media:title><title>'Very active efforts' by US to bring peace to Ukraine are THWARTED by Kiev... and Zelensky personally! - Kremlin spox</title><description><![CDATA[ "Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov said the US's 'very active efforts' to bring peace to Ukraine were being thwarted by Kiev's continued strikes on Russian oil and energy infrastructure, and by President Volodymyr Zelensky's personal unwillingness to make peace, speaking at a press briefing in Moscow on Thursday.
"Attacks on our oil refineries and energy sector facilities have continued in recent days," Peskov emphasised. "The Kiev regime continues to strike those facilities, thereby undoubtedly coming into serious conflict with the peace efforts of the United States and American negotiators, who are truly making very active efforts to somehow initiate the peace process. But so far, these active attempts have been thwarted by the unwillingness of the Kiev regime - and of Zelensky personally - to make peace." 
The Kremlin spokesperson added that Russian diesel fuel had already begun to be supplied to international markets.
"This will have a certain positive effect on stabilising the oil markets," he specified.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump held a phone call on Friday, October 9, during which they discussed energy security and trade co-operation. Following the talks, Novak said Moscow was ready to increase diesel fuel exports to 300,000 tonnes in October, 500,000 tonnes in November and one million tonnes in December.
Meanwhile, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has had a series of bust-ups with the US this week. Trump called for a 'new Ukrainian president' after the Ukrainian leader slammed the US deal with Russia on diesel.
On Thursday, Zelensky told a UK media outlet earlier that he had restricted strikes on Russian energy for three days, before saying: "the block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done" - while one refinery in Russia's Ryazan was seen ablaze.
Earlier, Trump reportedly told him to stop hitting such targets. 
Zelensky also accused Trump of 'betraying' him, having suggested the US had cut intel sharing. The US president denied it. Additionally, the Ukrainian leader claimed that Elon Musk's Space X had cut Starshield satellite internet, and warned 'people will die'. Musk hit back, saying that the Starshield military-grade network was "owned and controlled by the US government" - and also posted on social media that it was "time for Zelensky to go"." ]]></description><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://storage.viory.video/thumbnails/a3061_15102026/heNEBCZKLTUt1mBn/heNEBCZKLTUt1mBn.jpg"></media:content><link>https://www.viory.video/en/videos/a3061_15102026</link></item></channel></rss>