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Farage Criticizes Trump's 'Broken Promise' on Foreign Wars After US Midterms

Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's Reform UK party, has criticized US President Donald Trump over what he calls a broken promise on foreign wars, following the US midterm elections. Politico also reports on Farage's dealings with French far-right leader Marine Le Pen.

Politico Europe · 5 Nov, 20:10

St Petersburg Court Frees Man Accused of Flight Attendant's Murder, Who Will Go to the Front

The St Petersburg City Court has released 41-year-old Albert Morgan, accused of murdering his former girlfriend, a flight attendant, in Dubai. He signed a contract with Russia's Defence Ministry and will be sent to a combat zone.

NRA · 5 Nov, 20:10

Security guarantees for Ukraine discussed in Brussels with US and European officials

Representatives of Ukraine, the US, France, the UK, Germany and NATO met in Brussels to discuss future security guarantees for Ukraine and a new European security strategy. The talks come ahead of trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia negotiations in the United Arab Emirates.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Nov, 19:12

Pro-War Russian Blogger Goes Silent After Post on Oleshky Evacuation

Russian pro-war military blogger Vladimir Romanov has stopped posting on Telegram after suggesting that the recent ceasefire in Oleshky was unfavorable for Russia. His whereabouts are unknown.

The Moscow Times · 5 Nov, 19:11

Serbia's judiciary springs into action after Students' List election win, with arrests and new investigations

After the student-backed list won a landslide in Serbia's October 25 parliamentary election, arrests have begun and long-stalled corruption and abuse-of-office cases are being reopened. Legal experts say the real test will be court verdicts.

Deutsche Welle · 5 Nov, 19:11

Paraguay's President Santiago Peña resigns

Paraguay's President Santiago Peña has announced his resignation after a political crisis triggered by the insolvency of Ueno Bank, a bank linked to him. His exit followed a vote in the lower house of congress in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.

BBC World · 5 Nov, 19:11

Russian regions require employers to hire war veterans, including as teachers and ballet dancers

Regional laws in Russia setting job quotas for veterans of the war in Ukraine are reaching education and cultural institutions, Meduza found. Veterans are being recruited as teachers, school psychologists and even ballet dancers.

Meduza · 5 Nov, 19:10

Kremlin Ties Peace in Ukraine to Demand That NATO Pull Back to 1997 Borders

According to Latvian military officer Jānis Slaidiņš, Russia's conditions for ending the war point to goals far broader than controlling Ukrainian territory. The demand would strip 16 countries of NATO membership.

Latvijas Avīze · 5 Nov, 19:10

Iran downplays US midterm shift, says policy toward Tehran will not change

After US congressional elections in which Republicans lost their majority, Iranian leaders and media offered differing assessments. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei insisted Washington's hostility would not change.

Deutsche Welle · 5 Nov, 18:12

Leaked files show Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter missile launchers

Leaked Russian defence industry documents, obtained by Ukrainian private intelligence firm Dallas Analytics and shared with the Guardian, show plans to supply Iran with 90 launchers for LMUR guided missiles. They shed light on Moscow–Tehran military ties as Washington weighs its next steps in the war against Iran.

Guardian Ukraina · 5 Nov, 18:12

Hungarian Foreign Minister: Ukraine's EU Accession by 2030 Is Not Realistic

Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said in Vilnius that she does not consider Ukraine joining the European Union by 2030 realistic, though Hungary still backs its candidacy. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys called the date theoretically possible.

LRT English · 5 Nov, 18:12

Ukraine Releases Bodycam Footage From Komyshuvakha, Where a Russian Strike Killed at Least 42

Ukraine's National Police released bodycam video from Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region, where Russian aerial bombs killed at least 42 people on November 2. The officer who filmed it died in the attack.

Meduza · 5 Nov, 18:11

European Commission proposes new crisis-preparedness guidelines and an annual EU Preparedness Day

The European Commission presented guidelines to help people prepare for emergencies and proposed an annual EU Preparedness Day on 23 October from 2027. The latest Eurobarometer survey shows broad support for coordinated EU action during disasters.

Delfi · 5 Nov, 18:10

Paraguay Winds Up Ueno Bank, Parliament to Weigh Impeachment of President Peña

Paraguay's central bank took over Ueno Bank on 3 November and began winding it up. The opposition is pushing to open impeachment proceedings against President Santiago Peña.

Euronews · 5 Nov, 17:13

Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault by London Jury

A London jury has convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He will be sentenced on Monday.

Al Jazeera · 5 Nov, 17:12

Israel's largest Arab list backs Eisenkot to form government

The Joint List, Israel's largest Arab party grouping, said it will recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government. Arab-majority lists won a record 19 seats in last week's election.

France 24 · 5 Nov, 17:12

Sweden extends border checks on EU countries for six months, citing Russian hybrid threats

Sweden's government will reinstate border controls on internal Schengen borders from 12 November to 11 May 2027. For the first time, it explicitly cites hybrid threats posed by Russia as the reason.

TVNET · 5 Nov, 17:12

Ukraine receives €4.36 billion from EU under loan support scheme

The European Commission said €4.36 billion has been paid to Ukraine from the EU's €90 billion support loan. Most of the money is meant for the state budget, with a portion for buying military equipment.

Diena · 5 Nov, 17:12

Putin Places Japan Tobacco International's Russian Assets Under State Control

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree putting the Russian assets of Japanese tobacco maker JTI under "temporary management" of the state. It is the latest in a series of takeovers of Western-owned businesses this autumn.

The Moscow Times · 5 Nov, 17:11

Finnish Court Jails Captain and Crew Member of Ship Fitburg for Damaging Undersea Cables

The Helsinki District Court on 5 November convicted the captain of the vessel Fitburg, a Russian citizen, and a crew member, an Azerbaijani citizen, of sabotage that damaged two undersea communication cables. The captain received three years and six months in prison, the crew member two years and ten months.

BNN · 5 Nov, 16:12

Armenia to apply for EU membership by 2028

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the country plans to formally apply to join the European Union in 2027 or 2028. Yerevan does not intend to leave the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union.

TVNET · 5 Nov, 16:11

Tens of thousands march in Lyon as clashes and tear gas mark French strike day

On the fourth nationwide union strike day of the autumn in France, 30,500 people marched in Lyon by official count and 55,000 by the CGT union's estimate. Police used tear gas near Pont Gallieni and six arrests were reported.

Euronews · 5 Nov, 16:10

Trump Pushes for 79-Metre 'Triumphal Arch' in Washington Amid Criticism

US President Donald Trump wants to build a 250-foot (79-metre) 'Triumphal Arch' in Washington to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The plan faces criticism, and a federal commission is due to consider it one final time on 5 November.

France 24 · 5 Nov, 15:11

Two tankers carrying Russian diesel change course away from the US

Two sanctioned tankers hauling Russian diesel under the Trump-Putin deal no longer list the US Atlantic coast as their destination, the Financial Times reports.

Meduza · 5 Nov, 15:10

Moldova Bans Transnistria Leader From Leaving Country for Five Years After Putin Award

Moldova will bar Vadim Krasnoselsky, leader of the breakaway Transnistria region, from traveling abroad for five years after he accepted a Russian state award in Moscow. President Vladimir Putin presented him with the order at the Kremlin.

The Moscow Times · 5 Nov, 14:12

South Korea plans to extend anti-piracy patrols closer to the Strait of Hormuz

South Korea's defence ministry wants to extend naval patrols from the Gulf of Aden to waters near Oman after a rise in piracy off Somalia. The cabinet will review the plan, and parliament will take the final decision.

Euronews · 5 Nov, 14:10

Israeli President Begins Talks With Parties on Forming a Government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has started consultations with parties elected to parliament, since no bloc won a majority in the 27 October election. He urged parties to be ready to compromise to avoid a repeat vote.

BNN · 5 Nov, 13:10

Saudi-led coalition says Houthi missile fired at Medina region was intercepted

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it intercepted a ballistic missile launched at the Medina region. Minutes earlier, the civil defence agency had warned of potential danger near the port of Yanbu.

France 24 · 5 Nov, 13:10

Russia plans ticket surcharge to fund struggling aircraft industry

Russia plans to add a 500- or 1,000-rouble levy to air tickets from 2027 to fund its domestic civilian aircraft programme. The industry has produced no new serial aircraft since 2022.

Euronews · 5 Nov, 12:13

Zelensky hopes Democratic win in US elections will boost support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes Democratic success in the US midterm elections will strengthen support for Kyiv and bring an end to the war closer. Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday.

TVNET · 5 Nov, 12:12

Israeli Strikes on Construction Equipment and Water Systems Hinder Rebuilding in South Lebanon

Reports from Human Rights Watch, Doctors Without Borders and UN peacekeepers say Israeli attacks on construction machinery and water infrastructure in southern Lebanon are obstructing recovery and keeping displaced families from returning. The Israeli military says the equipment served Hezbollah's reconstruction efforts.

Wired · 5 Nov, 12:12

Two Russian Diesel Tankers Bound for the U.S. Change Course

Two of three tankers carrying Russian diesel to the United States have been diverted elsewhere. This casts doubt on the energy deal U.S. President Donald Trump reached with Moscow.

The Moscow Times · 5 Nov, 12:11

Farage's Reform UK finally names a defense spokesperson

Britain's right-wing Reform UK party has appointed former RAF officer Angus MacIntyre as its defense spokesperson after more than two years without one. He will help shape the party's defense policy ahead of the next general election.

Politico Europe · 5 Nov, 12:10

South Korea tests Arctic shipping route, raising concern in the West

A South Korean container ship completed a voyage to Western Europe along Russia's northern coast in October, cutting at least 10 days from the fastest Suez route. Analysts say Seoul also wants to keep ties with Moscow, which worries Ukraine and its allies.

Deutsche Welle · 5 Nov, 12:05