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Japan faces a diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear-armed neighbors

Relations between Russia and Japan have sunk to their lowest point in decades as the war in Ukraine drags on. Tokyo wants more support from the United States, but some Japanese worry it may not come.

NPR World · 4 Nov, 01:11

NASA astronaut Anil Menon casts US midterm vote from space

Anil Menon, an astronaut with the US space agency NASA, has voted in the US midterm elections by electronic ballot from the International Space Station. He sent it to election officials in Harris County, Texas.

The Guardian Science · 4 Nov, 01:10

First polling stations close as US midterm voting ends in waves

The United States is holding midterm congressional elections on 3 November. The first polls will close at 23:00 GMT in Indiana and Kentucky.

Al Jazeera · 4 Nov, 01:10

Russia fires 59 cruise missiles at Ukraine's power grid and bombs a hospital in Kharkiv

On day 1714 of the full-scale war, Russia fired 59 cruise missiles at Ukraine's electricity grid. The strike is described as one of the largest on Ukraine's power system of the war and came hours before Americans vote.

Euromaidan Press · 4 Nov, 01:10

First polls close in US midterms that will decide control of Congress

Polls have begun closing in the US midterm elections held on Tuesday 3 November, which will decide control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's second term. The winner may not be clear until tomorrow or later this week.

The Guardian World · 4 Nov, 01:09

Spain's transport minister says he will resign after deadly train crash

Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente said on Tuesday that he will step down after two fatal rail accidents within less than a year. He did not say when he would leave office.

Ukrainska Pravda · 4 Nov, 01:09

More Iranians Call for Nuclear Weapons After War With U.S.

After Iran's war with the United States, some clerics and officials are urging the country to abandon its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb. They argue this would rebuild its deterrence.

The New York Times · 4 Nov, 01:08

Zelenskyy: US midterm elections will affect the war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the outcome of the US midterm elections will have an impact on the war in his country.

Al Jazeera · 4 Nov, 00:11

Tariffs and Living Costs Weigh on US Small Businesses on Midterm Election Day

As Americans vote in the midterm elections, the economy is their top concern. President Donald Trump's tariffs have hit small businesses hard, and bankruptcies have risen significantly.

France 24 · 4 Nov, 00:10

Finnish PM Backs Denying Visas to Russian Athletes

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said measures are being prepared to allow visa refusals for Russian athletes in all sports. The move follows a ruling clearing Russia's return to ice hockey world championships.

Pravda — ziņas · 4 Nov, 00:10

Justice Department: Trump's Proposed 250ft Arch Would Be Finished After His Term Ends

The US Justice Department said President Donald Trump's planned triumphal arch near Washington would only be completed after his second term ends. The project still faces lawsuits from Virginia, the District of Columbia and veterans.

The Guardian World · 4 Nov, 00:10

NTSB: Key Aircraft Parts Found Three Miles From Florida Crash Site

The US National Transportation Safety Board says the left elevator of a crashed Learjet 60 was found three miles from the crash site in Florida. Investigators do not yet know whether losing it caused the plunge or whether it broke off because of forces on the aircraft.

BBC World · 4 Nov, 00:09

US Midterms: Early-Closing States May Offer First Clues to the Outcome

Results from US states where voting ends early in the midterm elections could indicate how each major party will fare in House and Senate races elsewhere in the country.

The New York Times · 4 Nov, 00:09

Clash between Tusk and Nawrocki over Poland's top court intensifies

Poland's government under Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki are locked in an escalating dispute over the Constitutional Tribunal ahead of the 2027 election. The European Commission has backed Tusk's position.

Politico Europe · 3 Nov, 23:11

Spain's transport minister to step down after two deadly train crashes

Spain's transport minister, Óscar Puente, has said he will resign after two fatal train crashes in less than a year. The headline of the report says one crash killed 69 people.

Sky News · 3 Nov, 23:11

Dávid the Seal at a Polish Zoo Rolls in Colourful Autumn Leaves, Winning Over Social Media

A video from the Borysew zoo in Poland showing a seal named Dávid rolling in autumn leaves has spread across social media worldwide. Zoo staff added a joke about the seal choosing his own autumn outfit.

Latvijas Avīze · 3 Nov, 23:11

Zhytomyr loses all power after Russian attack on energy infrastructure

The Ukrainian city of Zhytomyr lost electricity entirely on 3 November after a Russian attack on energy infrastructure. City authorities say that if power is not restored by morning, "invincibility points" will open on 4 November.

Pravda — ziņas · 3 Nov, 23:11

Trump's domestic agenda: what has the promised 'Golden Age' delivered?

Since returning to the White House in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has pursued a sweeping domestic programme of spending cuts, mass deportations and a campaign against diversity initiatives. Results are mixed, and several figures cannot be independently verified.

France 24 · 3 Nov, 23:10

Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash

Spain's transport minister has resigned a few days after a train collision south of Madrid. At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the crash.

BBC World · 3 Nov, 23:10

Canadian filing challenges how West Bank property is marketed to foreign buyers

A recent filing in Canada claims that some firms promoting property in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to foreign purchasers use deceptive marketing.

The New York Times · 3 Nov, 23:10

Koretskyi urges Norway to become key donor of Ukraine's war risk insurance fund

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi met Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg to discuss setting up a war risk insurance fund. Ukraine still faces an uncovered gap of 70 billion euros for 2027.

Pravda — ziņas · 3 Nov, 22:11

US to Deport Dozens of Afghan Immigrants to Afghanistan, Including a Woman

The Trump administration has arranged a flight to send dozens of Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan. An Afghan woman is among them, despite the risk of persecution by the Taliban.

The New York Times · 3 Nov, 22:11

Tusk Says Poland Averted Possible Provocation at Border with Russia's Kaliningrad Region

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said authorities prevented an attempted provocation at the border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave. No one crossed into Poland.

Meduza · 3 Nov, 22:10

NASA's Swift space telescope set for uncontrolled re-entry after two decades in orbit

NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, launched in 2004 to study the most powerful explosions in the universe, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on 4 November. An attempt to lift it to a higher orbit last year failed.

The Guardian Science · 3 Nov, 22:10

NASA's Swift space telescope set to fall to Earth after failed rescue mission

NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, launched in 2004 to study gamma-ray bursts, is expected to re-enter the atmosphere uncontrolled on 4 November. Most of it will burn up, but some components may reach the surface.

The Guardian World · 3 Nov, 22:09

Michael Jackson's Daughter Paris Demands $600 Million From Her Father's Estate

Paris Jackson, daughter of the late pop star Michael Jackson, is demanding $600 million from his estate. She accuses the estate's administrator of preventing her and her brothers from receiving the shares intended for them.

Apollo.lv · 3 Nov, 22:09

Several passenger planes in Europe receive bomb threats; no explosives found

On Tuesday, 3 November, several passenger planes in Europe received reports of possible explosive devices on board. No explosives were found on any of the aircraft that were checked.

TVNET · 3 Nov, 22:09

Russia Attacks Substation Critical to Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant with Drones

In a massive strike on 3 November, Russia sent three drones against a substation essential to the stable operation of Ukraine's Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal called the attack a serious escalation.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 Nov, 21:11

Trump Announces End of US Security Aid Agreement With Israel

US President Donald Trump said Washington is terminating its ten-year security assistance agreement with Israel. The deal provided Israel with $3.8 billion in annual aid through 2028.

Apollo.lv · 3 Nov, 21:11

US terminates security assistance agreement with Israel

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Washington is ending its ten-year security assistance agreement with Israel. The deal provided for annual aid of 3.8 billion dollars to Israel through 2028.

LSM · 3 Nov, 21:10

Five flights across Europe receive bomb threats on the same day

Five flights run by different airlines in Europe received bomb threats within a single day, Reuters reported. Two were bound for Warsaw, and it is unclear whether the incidents are linked.

Meduza · 3 Nov, 21:10

Ukraine and partners to discuss security guarantees and "Prosperity Plan" in Brussels on 4–5 November

Ukrainian government teams will work with Western partners and international institutions in Brussels for two days on security guarantees and Ukraine's post-war recovery plan. The European Commission is hosting the meeting.

Pravda — ziņas · 3 Nov, 21:10

Vladimir Uglev, one of the developers of the Novichok nerve agent, dies at 80

Russian chemist Vladimir Uglev, one of the developers of the Novichok nerve agent, has died aged 80, according to The Insider.

Meduza · 3 Nov, 20:11

Israeli Claims of Iranian Chemical Weapons Divide U.S. Officials

Israeli claims that Iran has chemical weapons have split opinion within the U.S. administration. Some officials suggest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to draw President Donald Trump back into military action.

The New York Times · 3 Nov, 20:11