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MEPs fear fundamental rights at risk as EU plans to expand Frontex powers
Members of the European Parliament are worried that plans to significantly widen the mandate of the EU border agency Frontex could endanger fundamental rights. Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner says rights safeguards will remain in place.
Politico Europe · 5 Nov, 00:56
DTEK explains why emergency power outages are cancelled and reinstated several times a day
DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, says emergency outages change often because of constant attacks on the power system. About 20 strikes were recorded yesterday alone.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Nov, 00:33
Umerov: Brussels meetings held on Ukraine's recovery and 2027 funding
Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, said two meetings with partners took place in Brussels on 4 November, covering a prosperity plan and next year's funding. Work on security guarantees continues on 5 November.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Nov, 00:28
Cloud Weight, the Daily Storm Cloud Hector and a Record-Long Lightning Bolt
Latvian portal Delfi has compiled curious facts about the mass of clouds, the punctual storm cloud Hector in northern Australia and the longest lightning bolt, a 2017 discharge confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization.
Delfi · 5 Nov, 00:28
Spanish rail infrastructure chief steps down after Toledo train crash
Luis Pedro Marco de la Peña, president of Spain's rail infrastructure manager Adif, has submitted his resignation to new transport minister Carlos Cuerpo. Adif is under close scrutiny after last week's crash that killed 69 people.
Politico Europe · 5 Nov, 00:28
Zelensky: Hack of Russian Alert System Was a Response to a Russian Cyberattack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the hacking of a Russian civil defence alert app was a reply to an earlier Russian cyberattack on Ukraine's air raid alert system. Users in both countries received false warnings.
NRA · 5 Nov, 00:27
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Giant saffron milk cap-type find: 303-gram mushroom found in southern Poland forest
A mushroom picker named Ilona found an unusually large rudmiese in a forest in southern Poland. Its cap is about 18 centimetres wide and it weighs 303 grams.
TVNET · 5 Nov, 00:26
Madrid Hosts 30th Ibero-American Summit, but Only 10 Countries Send Their Leaders
The 30th Ibero-American Summit, a gathering of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations, opened in Madrid. Of the 22 member states, only 10 are represented by a head of state or government.
Euronews · 5 Nov, 00:26
Democrats Take Control of US Congress from Republicans in Midterms
The Democratic Party won majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the US midterm elections, ending Republican control of Congress. President Donald Trump accepted the results and acknowledged that his war on Iran was partly to blame.
Al Jazeera · 4 Nov, 23:45
Two Political Influencers Say US Voters Lack a Shared Reality
At the WIRED World Fair in Miami, Democrat Kat Abughazaleh and Republican strategist CJ Pearson agreed that algorithms are building echo chambers among young Americans. They disagreed sharply on the White House's embrace of online creators.
Wired · 4 Nov, 23:45
Caribbean figures say debt relief and aid cannot replace slavery reparations
Leading figures in the Caribbean reparatory justice movement say UK offers of debt relief and development aid cannot substitute for reparations for slavery. They are responding to Prime Minister Andy Burnham's announcement ruling out reparations.
The Guardian World · 4 Nov, 23:45
Austrian Farrier's Son Shares Funny Stable Moments on TikTok
A young man named Fabian, who lives in Austria, posts TikTok videos showing his work with his father shoeing horses. The clips, in which the animals show off their mischievous sides, are winning smiles from viewers.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Nov, 23:44
Netanyahu alleges foreign spending to sway Israeli election as Arab bloc decries persecution
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there are serious suspicions that foreign states spent heavily to influence the October 27 parliamentary election. The largest Arab-Israeli bloc calls it political persecution after reports that lawmaker Ayman Odeh will be investigated.
France 24 · 4 Nov, 23:43
Zelenskyy makes surprise Madrid visit for talks with Sánchez and Latin American leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy secretly arrived in Madrid on Wednesday, where the Ibero-American Summit is under way. He is to meet Spain's prime minister, its king and other leaders to strengthen Kyiv's ties with Latin America.
Euronews · 4 Nov, 23:42
Russian air strike on Kramatorsk community kills two women
A Russian air strike on the Kramatorsk community in Ukraine has killed two women. The source material available contains only the headline, so further details are not known.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Nov, 23:42
Iran Warns of Response With No Geographical Limits as Fears of Renewed US Attack Grow
Tehran says it has a maximum deterrence plan ready and warns that its response would have no geographical restrictions. Fears of a US attack on Iran are growing, while mediators try to bring the two countries closer.
Al Jazeera · 4 Nov, 22:56
The New York Times: Midterm Results Could Mark the Beginning of the End of the Trump Era
The New York Times says the U.S. midterm election results could be the beginning of the end of the Trump era. This is the newspaper's assessment, not a confirmed election outcome.
The New York Times · 4 Nov, 22:55
Cost of living in Europe: US election result warns incumbents, but gives Le Pen hope
After Donald Trump's Republicans suffered a heavy defeat in the US midterms, European politicians see a warning for governing parties, as anger over living costs and housing could shape elections in several large EU countries. France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen sees an opportunity.
Politico Europe · 4 Nov, 22:55
Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Made Little Impact on the Midterms
Leading the Future, the largest pro-AI political spending network in the US, ended the midterms with many winning candidates but achieved little in the riskier races. Its goal of shaping the election outcome largely fell short.
Wired · 4 Nov, 22:54
UK government weighs restrictions on smart glasses over covert filming concerns
The UK government is considering limiting the use and sale of smart glasses because of concerns they are used to film women secretly. Safeguarding minister Satvir Kaur said so in the House of Commons.
The Guardian World · 4 Nov, 22:53
Zelensky discusses Abu Dhabi talks and air defence with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke for an hour and a half with US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Wednesday. They discussed upcoming trilateral talks with the US and Russia, and Ukraine's air defence needs.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Nov, 22:53
Hungary opens Communist-era secret service files
Prime Minister Peter Magyar's government begins publishing the names and key details of state security informants online on November 4. The move, after more than three decades of debate, is expected to reignite discussion about guilt under Communism.
Deutsche Welle · 4 Nov, 22:12
Jeffries promises focus on affordability after Democratic midterm win
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says his party expects to hold at least 255 seats in the US House of Representatives. He promised to deliver on affordability.
Al Jazeera · 4 Nov, 22:11
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Trump acknowledges Iran war contributed to Republican midterm defeat
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war with Iran was an important factor in the Republicans' heavy loss in the congressional midterm elections.
Apollo.lv · 4 Nov, 22:10
John Frieda, hairdresser to royalty who built a beauty empire, dies at 75
John Frieda, a well-known figure of London's high-fashion salon scene, has died at 75, The New York Times reports.
The New York Times · 4 Nov, 22:10
Death Toll from Russian Strikes on School in Zaporizhzhia Region Reaches 40
Russian air strikes on the village of Komishuvakha in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region have killed 40 people, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. He called on the world to respond more firmly.
NRA · 4 Nov, 22:09
Food from illegal West Bank settlements sold in Australia labelled “produce of Israel”
Human rights legal group Global Echo says at least US$5m of dates grown in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank have reached Australia over eight years labelled as Israeli. Australia has no law banning such imports.
The Guardian World · 4 Nov, 22:09
Ukraine detains senior National Police official in "Carthage" case
Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies have detained Volodymyr Tsenov, first deputy head of the National Police's Strategic Investigations Department. Sources say he is "Price" in the materials of the "Carthage" case.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Nov, 22:08
Hungary releases secret police files from the communist era
Hungary has published secret police files from its communist era. The culture minister hopes this will aid reconciliation, while former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán denies ever cooperating with the service.
Politico Europe · 4 Nov, 21:10
Strong Democratic showing in U.S. midterms leaves Israel with fewer friends in Congress
After the U.S. congressional midterms, in which the Democratic Party performed strongly, Israel has fewer allies in Washington. Some Democrats are sharply critical of the war in Gaza.
The New York Times · 4 Nov, 21:10
Democrat Randy Villegas wins California's 22nd District House seat
Randy Villegas, a community college professor and Democrat with strong progressive backing, has won California's 22nd congressional district, unseating six-term Republican David Valadao.
The Guardian World · 4 Nov, 21:10
Former Zelenskyy spokeswoman in Ukraine suspected of treason over interviews and posts
Ukrainian prosecutors suspect a woman who once spoke on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of treason. They say Russian state media used her statements, while she argues Zelenskyy has proved her right.
Euromaidan Press · 4 Nov, 21:09
Man killed in drone attack in Antonivka, Kherson region
A resident of Antonivka, a settlement in the Kherson region of southern Ukraine, was killed in a Russian drone attack. The regional military administration head, Oleksandr Prokudin, announced it.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Nov, 21:09
Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Defeat
US Vice President JD Vance says the war with Iran is the reason Republicans lost the midterm elections. Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress in the vote.
Delfi · 4 Nov, 20:10
Politico: Five Things Europe Should Watch After Democrats' Midterm Win Over Trump
Politico Europe has published an analysis of five points Europe should monitor after the Democrats' win over President Donald Trump in the US midterm elections. The source text provided contains only a headline and teasers for other articles, so the analysis itself is not known.
Politico Europe · 4 Nov, 20:10
Crimea extends school break as Ukrainian strikes leave the peninsula without power
Sergei Aksyonov, the Russia-appointed head of annexed Crimea, has extended the school fall break because of power outages. Russia's Energy Ministry has acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure caused the blackout.
Meduza · 4 Nov, 20:09