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Sweden extends border controls, citing Russian threat for the first time
The Swedish government has extended checks on its borders with Schengen area countries for six months. For the first time, it justifies the decision by security threats arising from Russia's war against Ukraine.
ERR (rus) · 6 Nov, 10:10

Burnham: Putin Will Not Be Invited to G20 Summit in Manchester
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told The Economist that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the 2027 G20 leaders' summit in Manchester. The statement follows a diplomatic dispute over US President Donald Trump's plan to invite Putin to this year's G20 meeting in Miami.
BNN · 6 Nov, 09:12

Giant radar under construction in Kaliningrad could extend Russian surveillance across nearly all of Europe
Construction of a large long-range radar near Gvardeysk in Russia's Kaliningrad region is nearly complete. Security experts believe it could monitor objects up to about 3,000 kilometres away, covering almost all of Europe and Ukraine.
NRA · 6 Nov, 09:12

Euronews: Iran Question, Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi and France's Budget Fight
Euronews' morning programme Europe Today on 6 November covered a possible new US attack on Iran, Ukraine's air defence needs ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi, and protests in France.
Euronews · 6 Nov, 09:11

Man killed in Russian morning attack on Ukraine's Rivne region
A Russian strike on the Sarny district of Rivne region in Ukraine on the morning of 6 November killed one person. A house and a truck were also damaged.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Nov, 09:11

Bremmer: Trump's Global Influence Is Starting to Fade
Political scientist Ian Bremmer told France 24 that US President Donald Trump has reached "peak Trump" and will have less political power over his remaining two years. He says world leaders are already preparing for the period after Trump.
France 24 · 6 Nov, 09:10

Trump Gives the Oval Office National Monument Status
US President Donald Trump has signed an order designating the White House's Oval Office a national monument. The aim is to limit the ability of future presidents to substantially alter the room's historic appearance.
Delfi · 6 Nov, 08:12

Journalist: Young Orbán may have been a secret service informant, reports possibly held in Moscow
Hungarian journalist Szabolcs Pani claims in an investigation that former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán may have cooperated with communist-era secret services in his youth. Orbán's spokesperson called the information fake.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Nov, 08:12

Third day of fake bomb threats against aircraft across Europe
European airlines and airports received bomb threats against aircraft for a third consecutive day, affecting more than 10 flights. No explosives were found during searches.
Diena · 6 Nov, 08:10

Horoscope: Three Zodiac Signs That Openly Show Their Feelings
The German outlet Bunte names Cancer, Sagittarius and Leo as the three zodiac signs that do not hide their emotions, including in love. Astrological claims are not scientifically proven.
NRA · 6 Nov, 08:10

Three Problems for Merz: Presidential Candidate, Sugar Tax and Lagarde's Successor
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU party, must resolve three pressing issues. The most prominent is the candidacy for the office of German federal president.
Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 07:13

US midterms carry warnings for Australia on living costs, fuel prices and datacentres
Democrats have won control of the US Congress in the midterm elections, and analysts say the result will affect Australia's relationship with Washington, including Aukus, datacentres and China. Experts also see warnings for Canberra in the cost-of-living and fuel price pressures that shaped the vote.
The Guardian World · 6 Nov, 07:13

Trump signs proclamation declaring Oval Office a national monument
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and the adjacent Cabinet Room a national monument. It was his first official act since his party's heavy losses in Tuesday's midterm elections.
Al Jazeera · 6 Nov, 07:13

General Staff: Russia Loses 2,440 Troops and 54 Artillery Systems in a Day
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff said on 6 November that Russia lost 2,440 troops and 54 artillery systems over the past day. Total Russian personnel losses since the full-scale invasion began are estimated at about 1,601,830.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Nov, 07:12
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Trump promises a "very big" deal with Russia that could reach beyond Ukraine to all of Europe
US President Donald Trump said, after an unplanned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House, that a major deal is coming. He said it could cover not only Ukraine but all of Europe.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 07:12

Woman, 90, Injured in Bondi Beach Terror Attack Dies Nearly a Year Later
Eva Geller, 90, has died in hospital almost 12 months after being shot in the terror attack at Bondi beach in Sydney, Australia. Fifteen people were killed in the 14 December attack.
The Guardian World · 6 Nov, 06:12

Poland's Political Fight Over the Constitutional Tribunal Continues
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal is effectively paralysed because President Navrocki has for months refused to accept the oath of newly elected judges. The dispute is part of a long struggle between conservatives and Prime Minister Tusk's liberals ahead of the 2027 elections.
Diena · 6 Nov, 06:11

Trump’s final two years: is the UK ready?
After Democratic gains in the U.S. midterm elections, Westminster is weighing how Britain should deal with Donald Trump over the last two years of his presidency. A Politico Europe podcast episode examines the question.
Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 06:11

Nigerian court disqualifies opposition candidate two months before election
A Nigerian court has disqualified one of the leading presidential candidates two months before the election. The ruling complicates the country's electoral process.
France 24 · 6 Nov, 05:13

Trump Promises New Large-Scale Deal That Could Affect All of Europe
US President Donald Trump told reporters that a major agreement concerning Ukraine may soon be reached and could possibly affect all of Europe. He gave no further details.
Pravda — ziņas · 6 Nov, 05:12

Trump Announces Upcoming Major Deal Involving Ukraine
US President Donald Trump told reporters a new large agreement could soon be reached that would involve Ukraine and possibly all of Europe. He gave no details.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Nov, 05:12

Zelenskyy: Russia Has Damaged Every Power Plant in Ukraine, Seeks Latin American Help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Latin American leaders in Madrid to help supply urgently needed equipment for repairing energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump predicted a "very big" deal with Russia after meeting Moscow's envoy.
Guardian Ukraina · 6 Nov, 05:12

White House denies Hegseth and Rubio are leaving after Republican election losses
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected reports that he will quit before a 2028 presidential run. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's political future is less certain, though President Trump says he intends to keep him.
BBC World · 6 Nov, 05:12

Victorian Liberal campaign bus hits shop awning on its first day on the trail
The Victorian Liberal party's new campaign bus reversed into a jewellery store's awning in Melbourne on its first official outing. No one was hurt and the bus was only lightly scratched.
The Guardian World · 6 Nov, 05:11

Putin meets Iran's security chief Rezaei in Moscow, receives letter from Khamenei
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in Moscow, where he received a letter from Iran's Supreme Leader. Rezaei said Tehran will not start talks with the US until its seven conditions are met.
Al Jazeera · 6 Nov, 05:11

Estonian PM urges Europe not to mediate with Putin but tighten sanctions
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told POLITICO that Europe should not open a direct diplomatic channel to Russian President Vladimir Putin and should keep up pressure through sanctions. He also called for tougher visa rules for Russians.
Politico Europe · 6 Nov, 05:11
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Will Trump strike Iran again? Election defeat may not stand in the way
After the US midterm elections, where the loss is being linked to the war with Iran, Donald Trump still insists Tehran must not obtain a nuclear weapon. The conflict continues after a ceasefire deal reached in June collapsed.
TVNET · 6 Nov, 04:13

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race
City council member Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist, has won the mayoral race in Los Angeles, the second most populous US city. Incumbent mayor Karen Bass conceded defeat.
BBC World · 6 Nov, 04:12

Former police officer admits manslaughter but denies intentionally shooting two men in Sydney trial
Former Australian police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon told his double-murder trial in Sydney that he is guilty of manslaughter but that the shooting of Jesse Baird was not intentional. He is accused over the February 2024 killings of Baird and Luke Davies.
The Guardian World · 6 Nov, 04:12

California governor commutes death sentences of all 548 people on state's death row
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced he will commute the sentences of all 548 people on the state's death row to life without parole. It is the largest mass clemency in US history.
Al Jazeera · 6 Nov, 04:11

Kushner: US to Hold Trilateral Peace Talks With Ukraine and Russia Next Week
Jared Kushner, special envoy of US President Donald Trump, said the United States will host trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi next week. These would be the first talks in this format since February.
Ukrainska Pravda · 6 Nov, 04:11
Unrest near Kyiv: what is known three days after clashes at an Azov Corps temporary base
On November 2, a crowd tried to storm a private house near Kyiv used as a temporary base by Ukraine's National Guard. Several people have been detained and investigations are under way.
Meduza · 6 Nov, 03:13

US Midterms: Democrats Win House and Senate, Musk's Millions Largely Fail
After the US midterm elections, Democrats took both the House and the Senate, according to WIRED reporters. Elon Musk's America PAC, a political committee that spent hundreds of millions of dollars, mostly backed losing candidates.
Wired · 6 Nov, 03:12

Pope Leo XIV sets off on long Latin America tour weeks after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, has begun a 12-day visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru just three weeks after surgery to remove a lung tumour. The Vatican says no extraordinary health measures are being taken.
BBC World · 6 Nov, 03:11

Rubio denies plans to leave Trump administration
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday denied reports that he plans to leave President Donald Trump's administration. He said he has always intended to serve until the end of Trump's term.
France 24 · 6 Nov, 03:11

Trump signs proclamation to shield Oval Office design from future changes
US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday declaring the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room national monuments. He says it will stop future administrations from altering his design of the spaces.
The Guardian World · 6 Nov, 03:11