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34 Russian Women Detained in Ankara Face Deportation From Turkey
Turkish police detained 34 Russian women in nightclub raids in Ankara on Oct. 23, and they now face deportation over alleged public order and morality violations. Russia's embassy says it is working to provide consular assistance.
The Moscow Times · 4 Nov, 14:11
Turkey Detains 34 Russian Women in Ankara Nightclub Raids
Turkish authorities detained 34 Russian women in nightclub raids in Ankara on October 23, citing morality and public safety violations. The women are held at a deportation center, and a court hearing is expected soon.
Meduza · 4 Nov, 14:10
Beijing urges prevention of renewed fighting in the Middle East
China's Foreign Ministry said its top priority is to prevent hostilities from resuming in the Middle East. Beijing has stepped up diplomacy to ease a crisis that began in February with Israeli and US strikes on Iran.
Diena · 4 Nov, 14:10
Polish President and Prime Minister Clash Over Control of Constitutional Tribunal
Polish President Karol Nawrocki sharply criticised Prime Minister Donald Tusk on 3 November, accusing him of using the courts to seize power. Tusk says he is acting to preserve the rule of law.
BNN · 4 Nov, 14:09
Uganda's online critics allege abductions and intimidation
Critics of the Ugandan authorities who post online allege they face abductions and intimidation. Families are searching for missing relatives, Al Jazeera reports.
Al Jazeera · 4 Nov, 13:10
Russian strike on Komyshuvakha in Zaporizhzhia region kills 37 people
The death toll from the Russian air attack on Komyshuvakha in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region on 2 November has risen to 37. Search and rescue operations are still under way.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Nov, 12:11
US midterms: Democrats retake Congress as press speaks of a "blue tsunami"
Democrats have retaken control of Congress in the US midterm elections. American newspapers describe the result as anything from a repudiation of President Donald Trump to a "blue tsunami".
France 24 · 4 Nov, 12:11
Chernobyl Dogs Show Signs of Natural Selection, but the Cause Remains Unclear
A study in the scientific journal Genes finds that dogs around the Chernobyl nuclear plant differ genetically from other dogs in a way chance alone cannot explain. The researchers cannot say which environmental factor drove the change.
Wired · 4 Nov, 12:10
Helen Zille Runs for Johannesburg Mayor, Betting on Public Services
Helen Zille, 75, is seeking the mayoralty of Johannesburg as South Africans vote in local elections. She is wagering that voters care more about public services than about race.
The New York Times · 4 Nov, 12:10
Iranian MPs threaten missile strikes on Europe if US uses bases there
A member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee told Euronews that Iranian missiles will be fired at Europe if the US uses its bases there against Iran. The IRGC and state media issued similar warnings on 4 November.
Euronews · 4 Nov, 12:09
Prince Harry Plans His Activities Around William and Catherine's Events
Prince Harry's relations with his brother William and William's wife Catherine remain strained, but a source says Harry tries to align his public plans with their key engagements.
Jauns.lv · 4 Nov, 12:08
US Midterms: Estonian TV Show to Discuss What Trump Will Do Next
Estonian public broadcaster ERR's Russian-language programme "Epicentr" will discuss the US midterm elections on 4 November. Preliminary data show the Democratic Party gaining control of both chambers of Congress.
ERR (rus) · 4 Nov, 11:11
Miliband criticises Blair's slavery statement and defends Burnham's plan for a formal apology
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told the BBC that Tony Blair's 2006 statement on slavery was a "sorry not sorry" apology, and defended Prime Minister Andy Burnham's decision to open talks on a formal one. He said the UK is not offering reparations.
The Guardian World · 4 Nov, 11:10
Retired Russian General Says Covert Mobilization Is Under Way in the Country
Retired Russian colonel general Leonid Ivashov claims Russia is carrying out a secret mobilization for its war against Ukraine, without any official announcement. He says people are being seized and deceived into signing contracts with the Defense Ministry.
Jauns.lv · 4 Nov, 11:10
Democrats Win in Kansas and Texas in US Midterms, Hold 54 Senate Seats So Far
In the US midterm congressional elections held on 3 November, Democrats won races in states where they had not prevailed for decades. Commentator Kārlis Streips reads the outcome as a rebuke of President Donald Trump.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Nov, 11:09
Commentators Abroad Weigh What US Midterm Losses Mean for Trump's Foreign Policy
After US midterm elections in which President Donald Trump suffered losses, commentators abroad are asking what this means for oil prices, the war on Iran and the end of the Trump era.
The New York Times · 4 Nov, 11:09
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Israel's election commission finds no fraud in parliamentary vote
Israel's election commission said on Wednesday that no fraud was found in last week's parliamentary election. The finding undermines Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to discredit the results.
TVNET · 4 Nov, 11:09
European Commission to lead talks with US, NATO and partners on support for Ukraine
On 4 November the European Commission will hold talks in Brussels with the US, France, Germany, Britain, NATO and the World Bank on helping Ukraine through the winter. The meeting follows another heavy Russian attack on Ukraine.
Guardian Ukraina · 4 Nov, 11:08
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, becoming first Muslim US senator
Doctor and progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's US Senate race. He will become the first Muslim member of the US Senate.
The Guardian World · 4 Nov, 10:11
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau completes investigation into "Midas" energy graft case
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) have finished the pre-trial investigation into the "Midas" case on bribery and money laundering in the energy sector. Investigators say more than $111 million and €12 million reached a dedicated laundering office between 2020 and 2025.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Nov, 10:11
US midterms: what impact did redistricting in California and Texas have?
France 24 examines how redrawing congressional district maps in California and Texas may have affected the US midterm results. California's move was a response to a Republican-led effort that began in Texas.
France 24 · 4 Nov, 10:09
Expert: After US midterms, Trump may pursue more active foreign policy
After Republicans lost both houses of Congress, US President Donald Trump may turn more to foreign policy, says Liis Mure of Estonia's International Centre for Defence and Security. Congress has fewer tools to restrict a president's actions in that area.
ERR News · 4 Nov, 10:09
South Africans vote in local elections seen as test for embattled ANC
South Africans are voting in local government elections that are seen as a test for the governing African National Congress (ANC). Polls suggest the party's support could fall below 40 percent.
Al Jazeera · 4 Nov, 09:12
Xavier Becerra elected governor of California
Democrat Xavier Becerra has won the California governor's race and will become the state's first Latino governor since 1875. He has pledged to resist Donald Trump's agenda.
The Guardian World · 4 Nov, 09:11
Democrats Win House Majority in US Midterm Elections
Preliminary results of the US congressional midterms show the Democratic Party has won 220 seats in the House of Representatives and also holds a Senate majority. President Donald Trump said he accepts the results.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Nov, 09:11
Democrats Win Majority in US House of Representatives
Preliminary results of the US midterm elections show the Democratic Party has secured 220 seats in the House of Representatives, above the 218 needed for a majority. The party also holds a lead in the Senate, giving it control of both chambers of Congress.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Nov, 09:11
Contaminated fuel may have caused Russian Su-57 fighter explosion, reports say
The Telegram channel Ukraine Context claims a Russian Su-57 fighter exploded during engine start-up, possibly because of impurities in jet fuel. The claim rests on unconfirmed reports and is linked to Russia's growing fuel imports after Ukrainian strikes on its refineries.
NRA · 4 Nov, 09:10
Elections in the US, Israel, Serbia, Bulgaria and Brazil could reshape global politics
Recent elections in the US, Israel, Serbia, Bulgaria and Brazil may affect world politics. Delfi's "Komandcentrs" programme discusses them with two international relations experts.
Delfi · 4 Nov, 09:10
Euronews: Democrats win US Senate, Poland's constitutional crisis and Ukraine talks
Euronews's morning programme on 4 November covered the US midterm results, in which Democrats won the Senate, Poland's judicial crisis and this week's talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
Euronews · 4 Nov, 09:09
Democrat Wins Kansas Senate Seat for First Time Since 1932
Preliminary results of the US midterm elections show Democrat Adam Hamilton winning the Senate race in Kansas. Democrats also took a Texas seat and are set to gain a Senate majority.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Nov, 08:11
Shelling resumed in Kherson after ceasefire ended, local journalist says
Natalia Maistrenko, a correspondent for the Kherson outlet "Most", says shelling in the city resumed once the declared ceasefire ended. Residents had expected it.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Nov, 08:10
US TV Networks Project Democrats Have Won the House of Representatives
US television networks project that Democrats won control of the House of Representatives in Tuesday's midterm elections and flipped Senate seats. This would significantly complicate President Donald Trump's final two years in office.
Delfi · 4 Nov, 07:11
US Senate Race: Democrats Outpace Forecasts, Flipping Seats From Republicans
Vote counting in the US congressional elections shows a confident Democratic lead in the Senate races. Democratic candidates have won in at least five states where Republicans currently hold Senate seats.
Pravda — ziņas · 4 Nov, 07:11
Democrats win Senate races in several states previously held by Republicans, early US count shows
Vote counting in the US congressional elections shows Democrats advancing confidently in the Senate, with wins in at least five states currently represented by Republicans. The result exceeds forecasts that were optimistic for the party.
Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Nov, 07:11
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal crisis deepens as border operation begins
Political tension in Poland has risen after police entered the Constitutional Tribunal's grounds in Warsaw. Separately, a preventive operation is under way in the northeast after intelligence warnings of possible sabotage near the Russian border.
Jauns.lv · 4 Nov, 07:11
UK apologises to Ukrainian child refugees who were steered towards studying Russian
The UK government has apologised to Ukrainian refugee children in England who were pushed to study Russian because no Ukrainian GCSE existed. Funding has been launched for a new Ukrainian-language GCSE, due in 2028.
Guardian Ukraina · 4 Nov, 07:10