Portal:Current events/October 2020

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October 2020 was the tenth month of the leap year. The month began on a Thursday and ended on a Saturday after 31 days.

Portal:Current events

Current events of October 1, 2020 (2020-10-01) (Thursday)
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Business and economy
  • The Tokyo Stock Exchange halts all trading for a day after suffering one of the worst technical glitches in its history. Both TOPIX and the Nikkei 225 were affected as they use the same system. It's unknown if the exchange will reopen on Friday.
Health and environment
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
      • Italy reports 2,548 new cases in the past 24 hours, partly due to higher swab tests done than every before, making it the biggest jump in cases in five months and the first report of more than 2,000 cases since April.
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia
      • Malaysia reports 260 new cases, the second highest reported number since the start of the pandemic in the country, and come after a surge in travel to and from Sabah for the state election. The nationwide total stands at 11,484 cases and 136 deaths.
Law and crime
Science and technology
Current events of October 2, 2020 (2020-10-02) (Friday)
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Health and environment
Science and technology
Current events of October 3, 2020 (2020-10-03) (Saturday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
  • War in Darfur
    • The transitional government of Sudan signs a peace agreement with the main rebel group fighting in the decades-long conflict, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North. The group, which rejected multiple previous peace talks, agreed this time. The CAS Special Envoy to Sudan, Michael Booth, hails the agreement as a "historic achievement".
Arts and culture
Health and environment
Current events of October 4, 2020 (2020-10-04) (Sunday)
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Business and economy
Health and environment
Politics and elections
Current events of October 5, 2020 (2020-10-05) (Monday)
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Business and economy
  • The Palestinian Government announces that it will ban the "immoral" fur trade, becoming the first nation to do so. Anyone found selling or purchasing fur after the ban will be fined up to €18,500 and face a year in prison. Only Ultra-Orthodox Jews will be exempt from the ban.
Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Asia
      • Malaysia reports 432 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record daily infections in the country since the start of the pandemic.
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
      • COVID-19 pandemic in France
        • The French government places Paris and the surrounding region to maximum aler following a major surge of COVID-19 infections, prompting Paris and other surrounding regions to shut down all bars, gymnasiums, and swimming pools completely and all festive gatherings in establishment are banned from being open to the public until tomorrow. The new restrictions will remain in effect for two weeks, but restaurants will remain open with strict health protocols.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland
        • Iceland orders the closure of all bars, gyms and public entertainment venues, and cuts the number of people allowed in public gatherings from 200 to 20 in response to rising cases of COVID-19 in the country.
Politics and elections
Science and technology
Current events of October 6, 2020 (2020-10-06) (Tuesday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
  • Syrian Civil War
  • 2020 Kyrgyzstan protests
    • Protestors break into the parliament building in the capital of Bishkek throwing papers from windows and setting the building on fire. One person is killed and another 668 are injured.
    • The results of the recent parliamentary elections are annuled in response to the ongoing protests.
    • After seizing multiple government buildings in the capital, opposition groups claim to be in power while multiple provincial governors have reportedly resigned.
Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
Politics and elections
Current events of October 7, 2020 (2020-10-07) (Wednesday)
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Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra
        • The Andorran government orders the closure of all bars in the principality and only offer food at home while restricting the hours of restaurants between 12 p.m. and and 4 p.m. local time, and between 7 p.m. and midnigth local time as well.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium
        • The regional government of Brussels announces that all bars and cafes in the city will be closed for a month starting tomorrow, even if they only sell tea or coffee, after the city overtook Paris in terms of infections per capita.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria
        • Bulgaria reports 436 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record high for a single day since the start of the pandemic, as shown by data from the national information platform. The nationwide total rises to 22,306 reported cases.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Germany
        • Nightlife in Berlin is facing a closing time for the first time since 1950, effective October 10, as bars, cafes, and even off-licences will close between 11:00 pm and 6:00 am local time. Under these new restrictions, public gatherings of more than five people and from more than two households along with private gatherings of more than ten people will also be banned.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
        • Italy imposes a nationwide outdoor mask mandate with fines ranging from 400 to 1,000 euros for violators in a bid to curb the second wave of COVID-19. The decree passes at the same time that the country reports 3,678 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest figure since the peak of the outbreak back in April. Outdoor sporting activities, children under six years of age, and those with underlying health conditions that preclude them from wearing masks are exempt from the new rule.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Romania
        • Romania records 2,958 new cases and 82 deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest jump in case numbers and deadliest day since the start of the pandemic in the country.
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil
      • Brazil surpasses five million total COVID-19 cases nationwide, becoming the second country to do so after India.
Law and crime
Current events of October 8, 2020 (2020-10-08) (Thursday)
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Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
Law and crime
  • COVID-19 pandemic in Spain
    • COVID-19 pandemic in the Community of Madrid
      • The regional court of Madrid overturns a government order to impose a partial lockdown on the city nine satellite towns and calls the restrictions "interference by public authorities in citizens' fundamental rights without the legal mandate to support it".
  • Indonesia omnibus bill protests
    • Police fire tear gas at protesters demonstrating outside of the presidential palace.
    • Nahdlatul Ulama, the largest Islamic mass organization in Indonesia, condemns the law as "oppressive" and calls for judicial review.
    • Nationwide protests and labour strikes continue for a third consecutive day. 600 people have been arrested thus far and two students are seriously injured.
Current events of October 9, 2020 (2020-10-09) (Friday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
  • Internal conflict in Myanmar
    • An attack on a refugee camp housing Rohindya refugees in Bangladesh leaves eight people dead. 12 people are detained by government authorities following multiple attacks, including gunfire and arson, over the past several days.
Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
Law and crime
Sports
Current events of October 10, 2020 (2020-10-10) (Saturday)
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Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
Law and crime
Science and technology
Current events of October 11, 2020 (2020-10-11) (Sunday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
Current events of October 12, 2020 (2020-10-12) (Monday)
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Disasters and accidents
  • A massive power failure in Mumbai, India, is believed to have been caused by an issue with the main power grid receiving electricity and leaves millions without power and brings rail lines to a standstill. An investigation is ordered to find the cause of the blackout.
Health and environment
Law and crime
Current events of October 13, 2020 (2020-10-13) (Tuesday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
  • Mali War
    • Islamist militants kill 25 people, including 13 soldiers, in a series of attacks all across central Mali. A military camp located in Bandiagara is looted and then burned down by militants.
Business and economy
Health and environment
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Asia
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
      • COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands
        • The Netherlands reports a record 7,393 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record for daily increase in cases.
        • The first COVID-19 death from reinfection is confirmed by Dutch authorities, an 89-year-old woman with a rare bone marrow type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which compromised her immune system and caused her to die from COVID-19.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
        • The Italian government restricts private gatherings of more than six people inside homes and sets a limit of only 30 guests for banquets organized after religious or civil ceremonies. Other restrictions include a ban on parties, school trips, and informal amateru contact sport, while also ordering all bars, restaurants and ice cream sellers to stop serving customers after 9:00 pm local time to avoid crowds.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Russia
        • Russia reports 13,868 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record for a daily increase, increasing the nationwide infection total up to 1,326,178. The country also reports 244 new deaths, increasing the death toll up to 22,966.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Spain
        • The Government of Catalonia and regional universities reach an agreement to suspend in-person classes and have all courses be virtual from October 15 until the end of the month, admist increasing cases in the region.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in San Marino
        • A new decree declares a mask mandate for all outdoor spaces should social distancing be not possible.
    • COVID-19 drug development
      • Eli Lilly and Company suspends clinical trials for its COVID-19 treatment which explored the use of its antibody drug in combination with remdesivir due to safety concerns.
Law and crime
  • Indonesia omnibus bill protests, Omnibus Law on Job Creation
    • Thousands of workers from various organizations, such as the alumni of PA 212 and the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), hold "Action 1310" to protest the job creation bill in Jakarta.
    • Eight high-ranking members of the Action for Rescuing Indonesia Coalition (KAMI), including Syahganda Naingolan, are arrested by the police on charges of suspicion of incitement related to a demonstration against the bill in Jakarta and Medan on October 8.
    • TransJakarta temporarily suspends operational services in all areas in response to ongoing demonstrations against the controversial omnibus bill.
Science and technology
  • Geology of Pluto
    • Scientists determine that white mountains that were previously discovered during the flyby of the New Horizons owe their color to methane frost directly condensed from the atmosphere, rather than snow.
Current events of October 14, 2020 (2020-10-14) (Wednesday)
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Health and environment
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Russia
        • The number of new cases reported in Russia reaches 14,231 in the last 24 hours, a new record for the sixth day in a row. This is the first time the country has reported more than 14,000 cases in a single-day as authorities grapple with a second wave that has pushed hospitals to near-capacity.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal
        • Portugal reports 2,072 daily cases in the last 24 hours, the highest increase yet, bringing the national total up to 91,193 confirmed cases.
        • A "state of calamity" is reinstated effective at midnight. Gatherings are limited to only five people, weddings and baptisms can only have a max attendence of 50 people only, but university parties will be banned. Businesses who do not comply with the new regulations will be fined double the upper limit from 5,000 Euros to 10,000 Euros.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Croatia
        • Croatia reports 748 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest number of daily cases since the start of the pandemic.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in France
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Germany
        • Germany reports 5,132 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest number of reported cases since April, according to figures from the Robert Koch Institute.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
        • Italy reports 7,332 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record for a single day increase since the start of the pandemic and surpassing the previous record of 6,557 cases in March, when the country was still in lockdown.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Poland
        • Poland reports 6,526 new cases and 116 deaths in the last 24 hours, the highest record number since the start of the pandemic in the country, as doctors warn that the country's healthcare system is becoming overloaded.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Spain
        • The Catalan government announces the closure of all bars, restaurants, theme parks and beauty salons, while the capacity of shops, gyms, cultural centers and religious spaces is reduced by 30% to 50% for 15 days by the government.
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Asia
Law and crime
Science and technology
Current events of October 15, 2020 (2020-10-15) (Thursday)
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Business and economy
Health and environment
Law and crime
  • Capital punishment in Bangladesh
    • A court in Bangladesh sentences five men to death for the gang rape of a girl in 2012. The verdict comes admist public outcry over sexual voilence towards women in the country and is the first conviction since the government introduced the death penalty for rape this week.
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Current events of October 16, 2020 (2020-10-16) (Friday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
  • A military base in Kindia, Guinea, is attacked by armed gunmen about 85 km (53 miles) outside of the capital city of Conakry, resulting in the death of the camp's commander in a statement released by the defence ministry. A prison in the city was also attacked resulting in an official being injured and several inmates escaping in the process. The attack comes two days before general elections are held in the country.
Health and environment
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium
        • The Belgian government orders the closure of all bars and restaurants for four weeks, imposes a nationwide curfew between midnight and 5:00 am local time, bans alcohol sales after 8:00 pm local time, sets telework as a rule, and reduces people's "social bubble", their number of close social contacts outside of a household, in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria
        • Bulgaria repors 914 new cases in the last 24 hours, becoming the seventh time this month the country has reported a new record of cases.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Croatia
        • Croatia reports 1,131 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record for the third consecutive day in a row.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Germany
        • Germany sets a new record for two days in a rowwith 7,334 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, according to figures by the Robert Koch Institute.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
        • The number of new reported cases in Italy reaches 10,000 for the first time, with 10,010 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Malta
        • Malta orders all bars, clubs, and restaurants close at 11 pm local time effective October 19, as the country institutes a mandatory wearing of masks in public nationwide in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Poland
        • Poland reports 132 new deaths from COVID-19, a record increase since the pandemic began, admist fears that the pandemic is testing the country's supply of ventilators and hospital beds.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal
        • Portugal reports 2,608 new cases, the highest reported daily increase in cases, bringing the cumulative total up to 95,902 total cases.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Russia
        • Russia reports 15,150 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new daily record since the start of the outbreak in the country as authorities grapple with the onset of a second wave. This is the first time that Russia has reported more than 15,00 cases in a single day.
    • COVID-19 pandemic in North America
      • Anglo-America has a total of eight million cases across the region.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Canada
        • COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba
          • Manitoba reports 75 new cases, ending its three day streak of no new cases.
          • Winnipeg orders the closing of all bars and casinos in the city for two weeks as cases rise in the city. In addition, restaurants and cafes will reduce their capacity by half. These new restrictions come into effect on Monday.
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania
      • Wallis and Futuna report its first case of SARS-CoV-2. The individual, who arrived on October 3 and later tested positive, is asymptomatic and is being treated and in isolation at a hospital. The territory was the only French-administered region that was free of COVID-19 until today.
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Azerbaijan
      • Azerbaijan announces that all secondary school classes will be suspended and the use of Baku's metro system from October 19 until November 2 in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Law and crime
  • COVID-19 pandemic in Germany
    • A court in Berlin suspends an order that all bars and restaurants close between 11:00 pm and 6:00 am local time in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the city as the court considers it disproportionate in the view of other measures taken to fight the pandemic.
Current events of October 17, 2020 (2020-10-17) (Saturday)
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Business and economy
Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
        • Italy reports 10,925 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record for daily cases since the start of the pandemic. In response, the Italian government prepares to impose new restrictions.
        • Lombardy announces new restrictions to be imposed on midnight with bars only being able to serve seated customers at tables after 6 pm local time and the sale of takeaway alcohol is banned after that time. Under these new restrictions, the consumption of food and drink in all outside public places is banned.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus
        • Cyprus reports 202 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record for the country which suggests that the virus is spreading at a rapid pace as citizens fail to follow hygiene and social distancing protocols.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in France
        • France reports 32,427 new cases in the last 24 hours as curfew is set to go into effect in Paris and other major cities across France in a bid to contain the virus.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Germany
        • Germany reports 7,830 cases in the last 24 hours, a record for the third consecutive day.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine
        • Ukraine reports 6,410 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to the NSDC. In addition, 109 new deaths have been record in the last 24 hours, making it the deadliest day since the start of the pandemic.
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Asia
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia
        • Malaysia reports 869 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest number of daily cases thus far since the start of the outbreak. Of these new caes, 451 are from Sabah.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand
        • Thailand reports two locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 for the first time in a month. This comes after two Burmese nationals living near the border in the country test positive.
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Law and crime
Current events of October 18, 2020 (2020-10-18) (Sunday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
  • End SARS
    • Gboyega Oyetola, the Governor of Osun State, escapes an assassination attempt while he was addressing a crowd. Gunmen carrying machetes and throwing rocks had attacked his position. According to authorities, he was unharmed, but some of his bodyguards were injured.
Business and economy
Disasters and accidents
  • A landslide caused by heay rainful in central Vietnam hits an army barracks and kills 14 soldiers while leaving many others missing.
Health and environment
Law and crime
Current events of October 19, 2020 (2020-10-19) (Monday)
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Arts and culture
Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
      • COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom
        • COVID-19 pandemic in Wales, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns
          • The Welsh government announces that Wales will introduce a "firebreak lockdown", which will require all citizens to stay at home between October 23 and November 9. Under these rules, all pubs, restaurants, hotels, and non-essential businesses are to close. Primary schools will reopen after the half-term break, but only seventh and eighth years in schools can return under these new rules. In addition, gathering with people from other households both indoors and outdoors will be banned.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Russia
        • Russia reports 15,928 new cases in the last 24 hours, including 5,376 in Moscow alone, raising the nationwide total up to 1,415,316.
        • The first results from the clinical trials of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine will include data from 5,000 to 10,000 people in total.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Spain
        • The Governor of Navarra Maximillian Demont announces a perimetral lockdown of the entire region which includes closing bars and restaurants, and limiting gatherings to cabitating people. The restrictions will be enforced on Thursday and will last 15 days. During the last two weeks, Navarra has experienced a cumulative incidence of 900 per 100,000 inhabitants.
International relations
Law and crime
  • A court denies an appeal by British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell regarding the release of her deposition from 2016.
Current events of October 20, 2020 (2020-10-20) (Tuesday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
  • Allied Democratic Forces insurgency
    • Gunmen storm a jail in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and free more than 1,300 inmates in a prison escape and have also attacked the nearby military camp that provides security to the prison. The mayor blames the Allied Democratic Forces for the attack and claim that they used electrical equipment. Around 20 inmates have been recaptured and another two have been shot dead since the attack.
  • End SARS
    • Soldiers open fire on protestors for an hour and a half during protests against police brutality in Lagos, Nigeria, killing around 20 people and injuring another 50 in the process.
Health and environmnet
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria
        • Following a report showing 1,024 cases being confirmed in Bulgaria in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health announces that the country will make wearing protective masks mandatory for all outside spaces starting on October 22 in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country by 30% and to help prevent the nation's health system from being overwhelmed.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns
        • Authorities in Bavaria impose a lockdown on the Berchtesgadener Land district starting at 2:00 pm local time today, making it the first time an area in Germany has been placed under lockdown again since the original lockdown ended last April. Residents in the district are not allowed to leave their homes unless for essential reasons, such as outdoor exercise, grocery shopping or work, for the next two weeks.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Greece
        • Greece reports 667 new cases in the last 24 hours; 250 of which are from Attica. This is the highest reported number yet in the country since the start of the pandemic.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
        • Authorities in Lombardy are given the green light by the Health Ministry to impose a lockdown on the region to combat rising cases. The lockdown will last between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am local time and will take effect between October 22 and November 13. Medium and large range shopping malls will also close on weekends.
Law and crime
  • 2020 Thai protests
    • A Thai court orders the suspension of Voice TV, an online TV station that has been critical of the government, on accusations of violeting emergency measures aimed at ending three months of protests. Voice TV was also found to have violated the Computer Crime Act by uploading "false information".
  • Murder of Samuel Paty
    • The French government orders the closure of the Grand Mosque of Pantin in the Paris suburb of Pantin for the next six months after an investigation found out that the mosque's Facebook account shared a video that incited hatred towards Samuel Paty, the history teacher who was recently beheaded by a radical Islamist outside of her school. The Interior Ministry says that France was confronted by an "enemy from within".
Current events of October 21, 2020 (2020-10-21) (Wednesday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Business and economy
Health and environment
Current events of October 22, 2020 (2020-10-22) (Thursday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Health and environment
Law and crime
Current events of October 23, 2020 (2020-10-23) (Friday)
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Health and environmnet
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Spain
        • COVID-19 pandemic in the Madrid Capital Community
          • The Madird regional government announces new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the Spanish capital after the current state of emergency expires tomorrow. Under the new rules, bars and restaurants are to close by midnight and will not be allowed to accept more patrons after 11:00 pm local time and socializing with people outside of one's own household will be prohibited between midnight and 6:00 am local time. Outside of these hours, social gatherings are allowed, but are limited to only six people. Capacity in all theaters and cinemas, along with indoor sports facilities will be reduced by 50%. Parks and gardens will also be made to close between midnight and 6:00 am local time.
        • The regional government of Castile and León implements a curfew lasting from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am local time and will take effect tomorrow and last for two weeks.
        • The regions of Catalonia, Asturias and Spanish Morocco urge the government to declare a state of alarm.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium
        • The Consultative Committee of Belgium announces that it will tighten its restrictions on social contracts by banning fans from sporting events, closing amusement parks, and imposing a 200 person limit on all theaters, concert halls and cinemas. The new measures will take effect immediately and will last for four weeks ending on November 19, in order to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 which threatens to overwhelm hospitals.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in France
        • France surpasses one million total COVID-19 cases after reporting 42,032 new cases in the last 24 hours, becoming the second European Community member state to reach such a milestone after Spain.
      • COVID-19 pandeic in Italy
        • Italy reports 19,143 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record for the third consecutive day, raising the nationwide total up to 484,896 confirmed cases.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands
        • The Flevo hospital in Almere begins to transfer COVID-19 intensive care patients via helicopter to a hospital in Muenster, near the Dutch-German border as hospitals in the Netherlands become strained by a second wave of infections.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal
      • The Portuguese parliament approves a bill instituting a nationwide mask mandate for all citizens over the age of 10 in areas where social distancing isn't physically possible, as per a request by the government in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. The new measures are to last for 70 days in total.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Romania
        • Romania reports a record 5,028 new cases in the last 24 hours as the number of new cases continues to rise. Bucharest and other cities have new restrictions placed upon them as a result.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Russia
        • Russia reports 17,340 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record high and raises the national cumulative total up to 1,480,646. Despite the rise in cases, authorities reaffirm their refusal to reimplement lockdown restrictions and declare the pandemic "under control".
Politics and elections
Current events of October 24, 2020 (2020-10-24) (Saturday)
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Health and environment
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium
        • The Brussels regional government orders the closure of all sports and cultural festivals and imposes a curfew lastin from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am local time. In addition, masks are once gain made mandatory to wear when out in public places, shops are to close at 8:00 pm local time and public gatherings of more than four people are banned. The new measures will last until November 19.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria
        • Sofia's nightclubs and bars are closed for the next two weeks by orders of the city government as part of a plan to curb the spread of COVID-19. Universities are requested to switch to online classes and businesses are encouraged to have their employees work from home if possible.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in France
        • France reports 45,422 new cases in the last 24 hours, a record spike in cases since the start of the pandemic, according to data from the Health Ministry. The country reaches a total of 1.08 million confirmed cases.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Germany
        • Germany surpasses 10,000 total deaths from COVID-19, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute, which has also reported 14,714 new cases in the last 24 hours. Germany is the twentieth country to surpass the 10,000 deaths milestone.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
        • Italy reports 19,644 new cases in the last 24 hours, as the government orders new restrictions to contain the spread of the virus.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal
        • Portugal reports 3,669 new cases in the last 24 hours, raising the cumulative total up to 116,109 cases and 2,297 deaths.
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Asia
Sports
Current events of October 25, 2020 (2020-10-25) (Sunday)
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Health and environment
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
      • COVID-19 pandemic in France
        • France registers 52,010 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Health Ministry, raising the national total up to 1,138,507 confirmed cases.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
        • Italy registers 21,273 new cases in the last 24 hours, the first time that new daily cases have surpassed 20,000 since the start of the pandemic.
        • In agreement with regional authorities, the Italian central government orders the closure of all pools, cinemas, and gyms tomorrow until further notice in order to curb the rapid spread of COVID-19. Bars and restaurants are to close at 6:00 pm local time. The new rules last until November 24.
        • Over 2,000 people in the city of Naples gather in the evening to protest the new measures by the government.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary
        • Hungary reports a record 3,149 new cases in the last 24 hours, raising the nationwide cumulative total up to 59,247.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Spain
        • Spanish Prime Minister Gabriel Perez declares a second nationwide "state of alarm" (known as a state of emergency) to allow regional authorities to set different hours for curfews as long as they are stricter, close travel between regions, and limit public gatherings to only six people from different households. The nationwide curfew begins at 11:00 pm and ends at 6:00 am local time, except for the Canary Islands. The emergency decree can also be extended by another 15 days to six months depending on parliamentary approval.
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Australia
      • Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces the easing of restrictions on gyms, indoor swimming pools, religious gatherings, and other facilities in Regional Victoria starting on October 27 at 11:59 pm AEDT. He delays an announcement about easing restrictions in Melbourne however due to pending results from testing connecting to an outbreak in the northern suburbs.
      • Tasmania announces that it is reopening travel to much of Mainland Australia which was deemed as a low-risk state along with New Zealand effective tomorrow. The state was the first jurisdiction in Australia to close its borders in March and hasn't recorded any new cases in 70 days.
Law and crime
Science and technology
Current events of October 26, 2020 (2020-10-26) (Monday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Disasters and accidents
  • 2020 Sierran wildfires
    • Fast-moving wildfires across the province of Orange forces over 70,000 residents to evacuate. Two firefighters are critically injured while battling the blazes.
Health and environment
Law and crime
Politics and elections
Science and technology
Current events of October 27, 2020 (2020-10-27) (Tuesday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
International relations
  • Aftermath of the murder of Samuel Paty
    • Thousands rally in Bangladesh's capital of Dhaka calling for a boycott of French goods following French Prime Minister Oscar de Saint-Just's defense of cartoon depictions of the prophet Muhamamd. Police prevent the protestors from reaching the French embassy.
    • Protestors burn French flags and photos of Oscar Saint de-Just outside of the French embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.
    • The French Foreign Ministry warns French citizens to take extra security precautions while traveling to Muslim-majority countries as Islamic backlash to France grows.
Current events of October 28, 2020 (2020-10-28) (Wednesday)
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Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
Current events of October 29, 2020 (2020-10-29) (Thursday)
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Current events of October 30, 2020 (2020-10-30) (Friday)
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  • Terrorism in Russia
    • A police officer is wounded after being stabbed several times by a 16-year-old boy in Kukmor, Tatarstan, Russia. The attacker was shot dead by another officer and the attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism.
Disasters and accidents
Health and environment
International relations
Politics and elections
Current events of October 31, 2020 (2020-10-31) (Saturday)
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Disasters and accidents
  • 2020 Pacific typhoon season
    • Typhoon Goni
      • Tondolese authorities in Luzon order the evacuation of thousands of people as Goni approaches as a category 5 storm, the world's strongest storm this year. Ten people have been killed by Goni thus far.
  • 2020 Aegean Sea earthquake
    • The death toll from yesterday's 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Greece and Turkey reaches 39 as 17 more bodies were found in Izmir. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble in search of survivors.
Health and environment
  • COVID-19 pandemic
    • COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
      • COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom
        • COVID-19 pandemic in England
          • A month-long lockdown is imposed in all of England with the new rules coming into effect at midnight on November 5 and lasting until December 2. Unlike the first lockdown in March however, schools, colleges and universities can stay open and major sporting events will be allowed to go ahead as normal.
        • The United Kingdom surpasses one million confirmed cases nationwide.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Austria, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns
        • A second lockdown is ordered by the Austrian government and orders that all bars and restaurants close except for deliveries and takeout. A night time curfew is imposed from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am local time beginning on November 2 and will last two weeks.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Germany
        • Germany reports 19,059 cases in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute, and surpasses 500,000 cumulative cases, making it the fourth consecutive country to report such a record.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns
        • A city-wide lockdown is enforced in Athens by orders of the Greek government along with other major cities all of which will last for a month. The new rules mandate that all bars, restaurants, and gyms close on November 3, but travel within the country will not be altered and schools and shops can remain open in contrast to the first lockdown. Nationwide, masks will become mandatory and a curfew will be imposed from midnight to 5:00 am local time.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary
        • Hungary sees a surge in infections after 3,908 cases were confirmed in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide cumulative total up to 75,321.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
        • Italy reports 31,758 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record daily increase in cases since the start of the pandemic.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Poland
        • Poland reports 21,897 new cases, bringing the cumulative total up to 362,731 since the start of the pandemic.
      • COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine
        • Ukraine reports 8,752 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing its cumulative total up to 387,481.
  • Environmental dumping
    • Sri Lanka begins shipping back 242 containers of hazerdous waste to the United Kingdom after a Sri Lankan court ruled that their importation violated international shipping regulations.
Law and crime
  • 2020 Lyon shooting
    • A Greek Orthodox priest is critically wounded after he was shot twice while closing his church in Lyon, France. The attacker fled the scene and the victim is a Greek national, who is being treated for life threatening injuries.
  • George Floyd protests
    • Kenosha unrest, Kenosha unrest shooting
      • Continental authorities in Illinois say that they will extradite Continental national Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old boy accused of shooting and killing two protestors in Kenosha, back to the Commonwealth to stand trial on homicide charges.
  • 2020 Quebec City stabbing
    • Two people are killed and another five injured in a series of stabbings in Quebec City, Quebec. The suspect, a man in his 20s who was wearing medieval-style armor, has been arrested by police.

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