Donetsk People's Republic authorities say that a Ukrainian rocket attack hit the office of the pro-Russian mayor of Donetsk. No casualties have been reported.
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October 16, 2022 (Sunday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
The United States and Canada send military equipment to Haiti, including tactical and armoured vehicles, as violence and shortages continue to worsen in the country.
The U.S. drafts a resolution at the United Nations Security Council to approve the deployment of a "multinational rapid action force" to Haiti, citing ongoing "instability and violence" in the country.
Disasters and accidents
At least seven people are injured in a suspected gas explosion at a Japanese restaurant in Tarragona, Spain.
Law and crime
Whistleblower Will Wilkerson, a co-founder of Trump Media & Technology Group, alleges that the firm violated federal securities laws and that Donald Trump pressured executives to give shares to his wife Melania.
The trial of Gerry "The Monk" Hutch, a prominent crime boss, in relation to the Hutch–Kinahan feud, begins in Dublin, Ireland.
Politics and elections
The right-wing Swedish Democrats suspend Rebecka Fallenkvist for insulting comments about Anne Frank.
Sports
Devin Haney beats George Kambosos Jr. via a 12-round unanimous decision to retain the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles.
Namibia cause a historic upset by defeating former champions Sri Lanka by 55 runs in the opening game of the T20 World Cup in Australia.
Ulsan Horangi wins the K-League title for the third time. It is the team's first title since 2005.
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