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LONDON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet European leaders in London on Friday. They have pledged military support to protect Ukraine from future Russian aggression if a ceasefire occurs. Hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the talks will focus on enhancing Ukraine's air defenses and supplying longer-range missiles. The meeting aims to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has resisted peace negotiations.

Parish residents will have the opportunity to responsibly dispose of unused and expired prescriptions this weekend thanks to local law enforcement. Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, is holding National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. JDSO will be accepting prescription medication at the E-911 Office, located at 1602 U.S. 90 West in Jennings.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa is nearly stationary in the central Caribbean, with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane. Catastrophic flooding and landslides are likely in southern Haiti in the coming days. U.S. forecasters said the storm's slow movement will mean days of exposure to heavy rain and strong winds, which will worsen flooding and other dangers. Melissa had 45 mph winds early Friday. It could strengthen into a hurricane Saturday and a major hurricane later in the weekend. Authorities were opening shelters and making other preparations in Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

(The Center Square) — Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday cautioned Louisiana households that rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that no additional benefits will load onto their cards on Nov. 1 if the federal government remains shut down.