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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
Climate Service: 2026 Could Become Second-Hottest Year on Record
The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) says in its monthly bulletin that 2026 will almost certainly exceed the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels. This October was the warmest October on record.
Diena · 6 Nov, 16:12
Nauseda: Russia Will Keep Provoking NATO but Is Unlikely to Launch a Large Attack Now
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda says Russia is currently incapable of a large-scale attack on NATO, but expects hybrid attacks to continue. He does not expect peace talks on Ukraine before next spring.
BNN · 6 Nov, 16:12
Communist Lawmaker Complains to Culture Ministry Over Rave at Lenin Library
Nina Ostanina, a Communist Party member of Russia's State Duma, has filed a complaint with the Culture Ministry over a Halloween rave at Moscow's Russian State Library. She is also working on a bill to define in law "what is good and what is bad."
The Moscow Times · 6 Nov, 16:12
Protesters storm Microsoft data centre construction site in Amsterdam
About 100 demonstrators entered a construction site for a Microsoft data centre in Amsterdam's Sloterdijk district. Several arrests were reported, as activists object to the project's electricity use and Microsoft's activities.
Euronews · 6 Nov, 16:10
Mélenchon Previews Confrontation With Brussels in Election Platform
French presidential candidate Mélenchon is setting out a clash with European Union institutions in his election platform. The available source material does not describe the platform's contents in detail.
Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 15:12
Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupt Several Flights Across Europe, Including Prague and Lisbon
Dozens of commercial flights in Europe have received hoax bomb threats this week. On Friday, threats targeted at least eight aircraft at Prague airport and one Ryanair plane in Lisbon; no explosives were found.
Diena · 6 Nov, 15:11
Polish Deputy PM Proposes Constitutional Reset to End Constitutional Tribunal Deadlock
Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has proposed constitutional amendments to resolve the dispute over appointing Constitutional Tribunal judges. The chances of winning the required parliamentary support are slim.
Delfi · 6 Nov, 14:13
Rostec touts radar targeting for Kalitka anti-drone gun, a feature shown a month ago
Russian state arms corporation Rostec says its Kalashnikov-made Kalitka anti-drone turret takes target data from external radars and scouts. Russia already demonstrated the capability about a month ago.
Euromaidan Press · 6 Nov, 14:12
Bomb Threats Disrupt Multiple Flights Across Europe
Bomb threats disrupted several flights in Europe on Friday, 6 November, including services to and from Prague airport. Dozens of commercial flights have received hoax threats this week, and no explosives have been found.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 14:11
Rare Thundersnow Hits the Urals, Tearing Off Roofs and Cutting Power
A powerful winter storm with snow and thunder struck Russia's Ural Mountains region on Friday morning. Strong winds tore roofs off buildings and caused power outages in several towns.
The Moscow Times · 6 Nov, 14:11
French far left writes leaving NATO into its official presidential platform
France's far left has put withdrawal from NATO into its official presidential platform, according to Politico Europe.
Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 14:11
Krištopans: “Kremlin friends” and “far-right” labels are a political weapon
Member of the European Parliament Vilis Krištopans says political opponents in Latvia and across Europe use sweeping labels to discredit rivals. He rejects accusations of sympathy for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Nov, 13:12
Five of nine people missing on a boat in the Pacific found alive after nearly three months
Residents of Kiribati found five people, including two children, who had drifted across the Pacific Ocean in a small boat for almost three months. The fate of the other four on board remains unknown.
NRA · 6 Nov, 13:12
Ukrainian Army Officer Took Part in MasterChef Filming While Officially in Hospital
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation has named a senior lieutenant of the armed forces a suspect after she allegedly appeared in the TV show MasterChef while officially receiving inpatient treatment. She received nearly 250,000 hryvnias in payments.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Nov, 13:11
Two goats mow weeds on railway operator's plot in central Tokyo
Japanese rail operator JR East is trialling goat grazing in Tokyo's Shinjuku district as an alternative to cutting grass and using herbicides. The two goats have drawn crowds of passers-by.
Euronews · 6 Nov, 13:11
Kremlin Says Europe Cannot Decide Who Will Represent It in Security Talks
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that Europe has yet to decide who will speak for it in future security talks tied to ending the war in Ukraine. European leaders have reacted differently to a phone call between the Norwegian and Finnish leaders and Putin.
The Moscow Times · 6 Nov, 13:11
Ursula von der Leyen to visit Black Sea region amid wave of deadly drone attacks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is to visit the Black Sea region as a wave of deadly drone attacks unfolds. The available information on the details of the trip is very limited.
Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 13:10
Ukraine and Russia Hit Each Other's Energy Sites in Overnight Strikes
Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight drone attacks on industrial and energy facilities on Friday. Drone debris sparked a fire in Russia's Krasnodar region, while power outages hit seven Ukrainian regions.
The Moscow Times · 6 Nov, 12:12
Russia Hands Down 1,865 Terrorism-Related Verdicts in Nine Months
Russian courts issued 1,865 verdicts under terrorism articles in the first nine months of 2026, more than in all of 2025. Many cases involve social media posts, comments and money transfers.
Diena · 6 Nov, 12:11
Trump Promises 'Big' Deal That Could Cover All of Europe After Meeting Putin's Envoy
U.S. President Donald Trump repeated his pledge of a "big, beautiful agreement" on Ukraine after meeting Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He said the deal could reach beyond Ukraine and might even involve all of Europe.
Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 12:10
Zelensky: Russian strikes have damaged every power plant in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian attacks have affected every power plant in the country in some way. Russia has stepped up strikes on energy infrastructure as cold weather approaches.
Meduza · 6 Nov, 12:10
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu convicted of incitement
A Tanzanian High Court has found Chadema opposition leader Tundu Lissu guilty of incitement but acquitted him of treason. Rights groups see the case as a sign of shrinking political freedoms in the country.
BBC World · 6 Nov, 12:10
Trump Meets Privately With Kremlin Envoy Dmitriev After White House Event on Oleshky
U.S. President Donald Trump privately met Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev in Washington after an event marking a six-day ceasefire in Oleshky. Trump predicted a deal to end the war in Ukraine could emerge soon.
The Moscow Times · 6 Nov, 11:13
California to commute sentences of all death row inmates
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced he will commute the sentences of all death row inmates in the state. The decision covers 548 people, though 382 of the cases require approval from the state Supreme Court.
ERR (rus) · 6 Nov, 11:11
NATO: Brussels consultations aimed at supporting a just and lasting end to the war in Ukraine
Representatives of NATO, the US, Ukraine, European countries and the EU met in Brussels on 5 November ahead of planned US–Ukraine–Russia talks in Abu Dhabi. NATO spokeswoman Allison Hart said the aim was to support a just and lasting end to the war.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Nov, 11:11
NATO explains aim of Brussels consultations on ending the war in Ukraine
NATO spokeswoman Allison Hart said the 5 November meeting in Brussels was meant to help bring about a just and lasting end to the war in Ukraine. It took place ahead of trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Nov, 11:10
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau charges five in Carthage case, including detained SBU major general
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has charged five people in a new episode of its Carthage case on shielding scam call centers, drug sales and a fake-euro workshop. They include Serhii Duka, a major general in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
Euromaidan Press · 6 Nov, 10:13
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Poland plans to revoke citizenship obtained through forged documents or false information
Poland's Interior Ministry has proposed amendments that would allow citizenship to be revoked if it was obtained with forged documents or false information. The changes are part of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's broader tightening of immigration policy.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 10:11
SBU Searches Military Intelligence Officer in Monaco Assassination Attempt Case
Lawyer Masi Nayyem said Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) is searching an officer of the Defence Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate on the morning of 6 November, in the case of the attempt on businessman Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco. According to the lawyer, the search is being conducted without a court order.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Nov, 10:11
Nausėda: Russia Not Ready for Major Attack on NATO, but Provocations Will Go On
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says a conventional Russian attack on NATO territory is unlikely for now, but Vladimir Putin's provocations will continue. He sees no serious Moscow willingness to negotiate on the war in Ukraine before next spring.
Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 10:10