Trump's claimed energy truce fell apart as Moscow denied any deal and Kyiv said it had not been informed. Russian missiles killed three in Kharkiv and hit power plants, leaving parts of Ukraine in blackout. Zelensky tied a vote to a two-month halt and threatened retaliation for violations; the Kremlin offered to pause only for election day and blamed Europe, as the EU readied new sanctions and NATO commander Grynkewich said forces were ready to fight if attacked.

The Vatican said Leo XIV's lung nodule emerged from routine checks, with Gemelli admission Tuesday and audiences suspended until 20 October, Peru trip maintained.

At Assolombarda Meloni called growth weak and with Merz and De Wever pressed Brussels for energy relief, saying Italy was not in the EU to always say yes, as Istat reported inflation halting purchasing-power recovery. In Sardinia the speleologist trapped 27 hours was freed alive.