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Melania Trump Meets Russian and Ukrainian Envoys at White House After Oleshky Evacuation
U.S. first lady Melania Trump met Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House after a humanitarian mission in occupied Oleshky. Donald Trump, after meeting Russia's envoy, promised a "big beautiful agreement" on Ukraine.
Meduza · 7 Nov, 02:13
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US Sanctions International Criminal Court While EU Weighs Blocking Statute
The US is imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over its arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu. The European Parliament gave the court the Sakharov Prize, but EU leaders are still weighing whether to use a blocking statute.
Apollo.lv · 7 Nov, 02:13
Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison over deaths of 190 children
In Kenya, cult leader Paul Mackenzie has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murder of 190 children. The children were starved to death on his orders.
France 24 · 7 Nov, 02:13
Sydney student Afeef Ahmed wins New South Wales Premier's Spelling Bee
Year 6 student Afeef Ahmed won the annual New South Wales Premier's Spelling Bee in Australia. Maximilian Lumley took second place and Alesha Kahfandi third.
The Guardian World · 7 Nov, 02:12
Rescuers in Kyiv Region pull man from rubble of house hit by Russian drone
A Russian drone struck a private house in the village of Bohdanivka in Brovary district, and rescuers saved a man born in 1951 from the debris. Both residents were injured.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Nov, 02:11
Irish media offices evacuated over bomb threats as European flights disrupted again
Staff were evacuated from several media offices in Ireland on Friday after hoax bomb threats. The Irish government believes this is part of a coordinated campaign that has already disrupted air travel across Europe.
Delfi · 7 Nov, 01:12
Finland urges US to release already paid-for missiles to Ukraine
Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen says a lack of political will in the US is delaying Patriot interceptor missiles that European allies have already funded for Ukraine. Kyiv has reportedly waited almost a month for US approval.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 7 Nov, 01:11
Woman Who Moved from Riga to Russia Complains of Problems with Passport, Job and Pension
Galina Uvarova, 61, moved from Latvia to Russia's Leningrad Region in 2024 and says her hopes have not been met. She points to a delayed passport, a lost job and a refused pension.
NRA · 7 Nov, 01:10
Critics Say Democrats Should Probe Trump's Middle East Deals
After the US midterm elections, Democrats have pledged to investigate corruption allegations against the Trump administration. Analysts expect the president's family ties to wealthy Middle Eastern states to be a central focus.
Deutsche Welle · 7 Nov, 00:11
Russian strike on Zhytomyr energy facility hits power and water supply in Kyiv
Russian forces attacked an energy infrastructure facility in Ukraine's Zhytomyr Oblast, worsening electricity supply in the capital Kyiv. Water pressure in the city's network has also dropped.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 7 Nov, 00:11
Euronews Publishes Its Evening News Bulletin for 6 November
The European news outlet Euronews updated its regular video news bulletin on the evening of 6 November with a roundup of the day's events. The description does not name any specific stories.
Euronews · 6 Nov, 23:12
Zelenskyy: Russia preparing new strikes on energy sector and Dnipro bridges
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his 6 November evening address that Russia is preparing another strike on the energy sector, Dnipro bridges and civilian infrastructure. He urged partners not to delay deliveries of interceptor missiles for Patriot systems.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 6 Nov, 23:11
Ueno Bank scandal plunges Paraguay into political crisis
The collapse of Paraguay's digital lender Ueno Bank has triggered a political crisis tied to suspected financial misconduct and public funds. Congress has voted to impeach President Santiago Pena, who remains in office for now.
Deutsche Welle · 6 Nov, 23:11
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Zelensky: Ukraine's Operation Against Russia's Oil Refining Sector Will Continue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the operation against Russia's oil refining sector will continue, as Russia keeps striking Ukrainian energy and civilian infrastructure. He said Ukraine wants peace, but Russia must decide to end the war.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 23:10
Democrats Eye Trump's Middle East Ties in Planned Corruption Probes
After the US midterm elections, Democrats, who will hold a congressional majority from January, say they will investigate corruption allegations against the Trump administration. Many of the cases involve the president's family's ties to wealthy Gulf states.
Deutsche Welle · 6 Nov, 22:12
Kuleba: Current Talks Differ From Earlier Rounds, but Putin Does Not Want a Deal
Former Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba told Ukrainska Pravda why the current round of negotiations differs from earlier ones and why he doubts Putin wants an agreement. He argues that money, rather than weapons, may become the main lever of pressure on Ukraine.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 6 Nov, 22:12
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European Countries Push Back Against Trump's Envisioned "Very Big" Deal With Russia
US President Donald Trump has predicted a sweeping agreement with Russia that would affect all of Europe. European officials stress that decisions on the continent's security cannot be made without Europe's involvement.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 22:11
Trump names immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff. The change comes days after Republicans suffered a heavy defeat in the midterm elections.
Euronews · 6 Nov, 22:11
Merz's Conservatives Set to Nominate Ilse Aigner as Germany's First Female President
The conservative bloc led by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing to put forward Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner as its candidate for head of state. If elected, she would become the first woman to hold the German presidency.
Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 22:10
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Spanish foreign minister: aircraft bomb threats may be hybrid aggression
Spain's foreign minister José Manuel Albares says the identical aircraft bomb threats across Europe are no coincidence but an attempt at hybrid aggression and psychological warfare. He said it will take time, but those responsible will be identified.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 21:11
Norway to Give About €50 Million via World Bank for Salaries and Pensions in Ukraine
Norway will channel 500 million kroner (about €50 million) to Ukraine's state budget through the World Bank. The money is meant to cover civilian-sector salaries, pensions and social benefits at the start of 2027.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 6 Nov, 21:10
Russia's Security Council Urges Rapid Expansion of Starlink Rival Satellite Network
Experts on Russia's Security Council said on Friday that the country must urgently scale up its homegrown Rassvet satellite network, warning that Western systems could be used to destabilize states. Russia has launched just over 30 Rassvet satellites, while Starlink has more than 10,000 active ones.
The Moscow Times · 6 Nov, 20:12
Meghan Markle's Father Thomas Markle Arrested in Florida
US media report that Thomas Markle Sr, father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was arrested near Tampa, Florida, on Friday. The arrest follows a Philippine and US investigation into alleged child sexual abuse material.
Euronews · 6 Nov, 20:12
Prince Harry's Father-in-Law Thomas Markle Detained in the US
Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle, has been detained in Florida. British and American media report allegations related to possession of child sexual abuse images.
Delfi · 6 Nov, 20:11
Rutte: War in Ukraine Likely to End in a Peace Deal, Not a Victory for Either Side
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte believes Russia's war against Ukraine is unlikely to end with a victory for either side. He also warned that Europe must stay vigilant against Russian aggression after the fighting stops.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 6 Nov, 20:11
Kushner's European security plan fails to win over Europe
An opaque proposal from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for a new European security arrangement involving Russia has met skepticism in European capitals. They fear it could sideline the continent and embolden the Kremlin.
Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 20:10
Russia Labels Opposition Parties Peaceful Russia and Rassvet 'Foreign Agents'
Russia's Justice Ministry on Friday added two anti-Kremlin opposition parties, Peaceful Russia and Rassvet, to its 'foreign agents' list. Both reject the accusations, and neither is an officially registered party.
The Moscow Times · 6 Nov, 19:12
Three people injured as Russian guided bombs hit Sumy area
Russian forces dropped six guided aerial bombs on the Sumy hromada in north-eastern Ukraine. Three people were injured, one woman severely.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 6 Nov, 19:12
Bomb Threats Hit Irish Media Outlets and More European Flights
Newsrooms of leading Irish media in Dublin received identical emails on Friday claiming bombs had been planted, and three were evacuated. Ireland's government believes it is part of a Europe-wide campaign of disruption ahead of next week's European Political Community summit.
Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 19:11
Father and daughter who fled Russia receive Magnitsky Human Rights Award
Alexei Moskalyov and his daughter Maria, who left Russia after being persecuted over an anti-war drawing, have won the 2026 Magnitsky Human Rights Award. They now live in France, where they were granted political asylum.
The Moscow Times · 6 Nov, 18:13
Hundreds of cow carcasses reportedly burned near Moscow after disease outbreak
Telegram channels report that about 800 cattle carcasses from the Rusmilk farm, where lumpy skin disease broke out, were burned in the Kolomna urban district of the Moscow region. Local residents had earlier objected to burning near their village.
Meduza · 6 Nov, 18:12
Iran's security council chief brings Khamenei message to Putin in Moscow, discusses gas pipelines
The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday and delivered a personal message from Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Talks also covered gas pipelines from Russia to Iran and a railway project.
Euronews · 6 Nov, 18:12
European Envoys Quiz Marine Le Pen Over Lunch
Politico Europe reports that European ambassadors in France questioned far-right leader Marine Le Pen over lunch. The available part of the material does not reveal what was discussed, but it points to a tense political and economic backdrop in France.
Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 18:11
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Meghan Markle's Father Thomas Markle Detained in Florida Over Child Sexual Abuse Material
Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, wife of Britain's Prince Harry, has been detained in Florida. The detention is linked to allegations that images of child sexual abuse were found at his former home in the Philippines.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 18:11
Administrators of Russian railway photo site RailGallery arrested in Moscow
On October 14, a Moscow court ordered the arrest of two administrators of the railway enthusiast site RailGallery on suspicion of illegally accessing and publishing data. They face five to ten years in prison.
Meduza · 6 Nov, 17:11
Zambia's civil service shake-up sparks debate over "national interest" retirements
Since Zambia's August 2026 general election, retirements, dismissals and restructuring have hit several public institutions. The opposition and analysts question transparency, while the government says the process is lawful.
Deutsche Welle · 6 Nov, 16:13