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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for talks with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin after meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo.

Elsewhere, Britain is sending fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia, while unofficial referendum results show Alberta backing its place in Canada.

Catch up on the key developments below ⤵️

1️⃣ 🇬🇧 🇸🇦 Britain sends defensive jets to Saudi Arabia: Britain will deploy Typhoon fighters to protect Saudi cities and infrastructure from Houthi attacks, but says they will not conduct offensive strikes against the group. An A400M transport aircraft will move Saudi equipment and military advisers, while an RAF refuelling aircraft's deployment is being extended by 90 days.

2️⃣ 🇨🇳 🇺🇸 China warns of retaliation over DeepSeek ban: China warned of countermeasures after the US barred DeepSeek products from civilian federal agencies, accusing Washington of using national security to suppress Chinese companies. The US order also covers third-party services developed using the Chinese firm's technology.

3️⃣ 🇨🇦 Alberta rejects a path towards separation: Unofficial results put support for remaining in Canada at 75%, with 84% of voting locations reporting. The vote asked whether to begin a process towards a future independence referendum, not whether Alberta should leave Canada immediately.

4️⃣ 🇫🇷 France expands security operation before protests: French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a major security operation ahead of expected protests on 24 October. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said soldiers would take over static guarding duties, freeing police and gendarmes for public-order operations.

5️⃣ 🇱🇾 🇹🇷 🇬🇷 Libya's eastern parliament backs maritime deal: Libya's eastern-based parliament approved the 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey, reversing its previous opposition. Greece condemned the vote, saying the accord disregards Greek islands' rights. Lawmakers also repealed earlier resolutions rejecting agreements and cutting political ties with Ankara.

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🇺🇦 🇺🇸 🇷🇺 Zelenskyy seeks three-way talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for three-way talks with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin after meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo.

He said the proposed meeting would address questions that only the leaders could resolve.

Witkoff is scheduled to travel to Russia on 21 October for talks with President Putin.

Norway and Finland hosted the Oslo meeting, with Jared Kushner joining remotely.

President Zelenskyy also said US early-warning intelligence was working again.

1️⃣ 🇺🇸 🇷🇺 Republicans press for Russian sanctions: Republican Senator Katie Britt and Representative Ashley Hinson urged US President Donald Trump to increase pressure on Russia, with Senator Britt telling Semafor that sanctions could push Russian President Vladimir Putin towards talks. The White House said enforcing the penalties now would hinder peace efforts.

2️⃣ 🇬🇧 🇮🇷 Police re-arrest Fairford suspects: British police re-arrested two men from Westminster, aged 24 and 25, on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service in the RAF Fairford investigation. Counter Terrorism Policing said Iranian state involvement was considered highly likely, while investigators continued examining its scope.

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