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Poland's judicial appointments fight escalates as Belgian PM offers resignation

Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government in Poland is pushing to undo judicial appointments made under its predecessor, and the dispute boiled over this weekend. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his resignation to the king on Monday after budget talks failed.

Politico Europe · 3 Nov, 07:09

Explosions hit Iran's Qeshm Island and Bandar Lengeh as US media report US strikes

Several explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island and in the town of Bandar Lengeh. US media say the US military carried out strikes in the Strait of Hormuz area.

Al Jazeera · 3 Nov, 06:12

US carries out "limited strikes" on Iran's Qeshm Island

The US military has carried out "limited strikes" on Qeshm Island in Iran. They took place hours before the US midterm elections.

Sky News · 3 Nov, 06:12

Russian strike hits medical facility in Kharkiv: 46 injured, 200 patients being evacuated

A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv overnight on 3 November hit a medical facility and injured 46 people. About 200 patients are being moved to other hospitals.

Pravda — ziņas · 3 Nov, 06:11

Serhii Sternenko: Threats Far Greater Than Jet-Powered Shaheds Lie Ahead

Serhii Sternenko, a Ukrainian volunteer and adviser to the defence minister, warns that Ukraine faces threats much bigger than jet-powered Shahed drones. The source provides only this claim and a brief outline of his background.

Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Nov, 06:11

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz

US officials say limited strikes hit Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, in response to Revolutionary Guard fire on a US aircraft. The action came a day before US midterm elections.

BBC World · 3 Nov, 06:10

Underground war: former gas pipelines become a battlefield for Russian and Ukrainian soldiers

The Atlantic and The New York Times report on fighting beneath the front line, where Ukrainian and Russian troops move through former gas pipelines to avoid drone strikes. In October, a Ukrainian National Guard unit regained about 14 kilometers of pipelines.

Meduza · 3 Nov, 05:11

Russian bombing of aid centre in Zaporizhzhia region kills at least 26 people

Russian air-dropped bombs struck the village of Komyshuvakha in south-eastern Ukraine, killing at least 26 people. The strike hit a school used as a shelter and humanitarian aid distribution point.

The Guardian World · 3 Nov, 05:10

North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack

A senior North Korean official, Kim Yo-jong, has rejected US claims that Pyongyang was behind the hack of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, described as the largest in history. US investigators blame the hacking group TraderTraitor.

BBC World · 3 Nov, 05:10

Russian strikes hit critical infrastructure in Dnipro and surrounding region

Overnight into 3 November, Russian forces struck critical infrastructure facilities in the city of Dnipro and in the Kryvyi Rih district. Information about casualties is still being clarified.

Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Nov, 05:10

US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump Signals Progress in Talks

The US attacked Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported. President Donald Trump meanwhile signalled progress in talks to end the eight-month-old conflict.

France 24 · 3 Nov, 05:10

US urges Venezuela to follow phased plan for democratic transition

The United States is urging Venezuela to move toward democracy in stages. Meanwhile, a leading opposition figure has returned to the country and hinted at criticism of the Trump administration.

Al Jazeera · 3 Nov, 05:09

Poland's top court crisis shapes battle lines ahead of the 2027 election

Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk are locked in a dispute over the country's top court. The European Commission has backed Tusk, sharpening political divisions before the 2027 election.

Politico Europe · 3 Nov, 05:09

Rave at Russian State Library in Moscow draws criticism from pro-war commentators

A literary rave called "LitRAVE" took place at the Russian State Library in Moscow overnight into November 1, with about 3,000 attendees. Pro-war bloggers and pro-government activists criticized the event.

Meduza · 3 Nov, 04:11

Russian strikes kill at least 26 at Ukraine aid centre

At least 26 people have been killed in several Russian strikes in Ukraine. The target was a school that was being used as a humanitarian aid centre.

Al Jazeera · 3 Nov, 04:10

European Force Backing Ukraine to Hold Its First Exercise in Poland

About 2,800 troops from 10 European countries will take part in the first exercise of the new Multinational Force – Ukraine in southeast Poland this month. The force is to deploy only after a ceasefire is agreed.

France 24 · 3 Nov, 04:10

British troops to be allowed to fire back at Russian forces if attacked in Ukraine mission

Western officials say British troops in a multinational mission in Ukraine will be permitted to return fire if Russian forces attack them. The mission is meant to help secure any future peace in Ukraine.

Sky News · 3 Nov, 04:09

US to host Ukraine–Russia talks in Abu Dhabi next week on ending the war

US envoy Steve Witkoff says delegations from Ukraine and Russia will meet in Abu Dhabi next week. Meanwhile, a Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia region killed 26 people, and a new multinational force will hold its first exercise in Poland in November.

Guardian Ukraina · 3 Nov, 04:09

Crisis Over Poland's Constitutional Tribunal Deepens

A crisis around Poland's Constitutional Tribunal is growing. It could develop into wider political instability.

TVNET · 3 Nov, 03:11

Russian Attack Sets House on Fire in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Region, Injuring 11-Year-Old Boy

Russian forces struck a private home in a town in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region on the evening of 2 November. The resulting fire injured two people, including a child.

Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Nov, 03:10

Hacked emergency alert apps spread fake nuclear warnings in Russia and Ukraine

Overnight into November 2, hackers almost simultaneously compromised the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry's mobile app and Ukraine's Air Alert app. Users in both countries received fake notifications about nuclear missile launches.

Meduza · 3 Nov, 03:10

Russian Attack Sets Private House on Fire in Zaporizhzhia Region, Child Injured

Russian forces struck a private home in a town in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region on the evening of 2 November. A 62-year-old woman and an 11-year-old boy were injured in the resulting fire.

Pravda — ziņas · 3 Nov, 03:09

Man and boy arrested after One Nation volunteer allegedly attacked with baseball bat in Victoria

Police in Victoria, Australia, have arrested a 37-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy over an alleged baseball bat attack on a 60-year-old volunteer for the right-wing One Nation party. It comes as concern over politicians' safety grows ahead of the state election.

The Guardian World · 3 Nov, 03:09

Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,300 people in DR Congo

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 5,300 people, according to Al Jazeera. The Bundibugyo strain has spread to Kenya and Uganda, while two tests in Nigeria came back negative.

Al Jazeera · 3 Nov, 03:09

Indonesia's wildfire haze strains ties with Singapore and Malaysia

Smoke from wildfires in Indonesia has drifted to Singapore and Malaysia, causing health problems and public anger. Indonesia's announced cut to gas exports to Singapore is seen by many as retaliation.

BBC World · 3 Nov, 02:12

US Right-Wing Users Flood X with Anakin Skywalker Memes Ahead of Midterm Elections

Ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, supporters of Donald Trump are widely sharing memes of Star Wars character Anakin Skywalker on the social network X. Wired takes a critical view of the trend and doubts it will sway voters.

Wired · 3 Nov, 02:11

US Supreme Court Refuses Trump Administration Bid to Block 20,000 California Ballots

The US Supreme Court declined to stop California from counting mail-in ballots, as the Trump administration had requested, alleging non-citizens had voted. The decision came hours after the Justice Department's filing, on the eve of the midterm elections.

Deutsche Welle · 3 Nov, 02:11

US Justice Department charges six more people with voter fraud in California

On the eve of the US midterm elections, the Justice Department in California has charged six more lawful permanent residents with making false statements on citizenship applications. The case is part of the Trump administration's campaign against the state's election processes.

The Guardian World · 3 Nov, 02:11

Ukraine and Russia to hold talks in Abu Dhabi with US mediation, Witkoff says

US special envoy Steve Witkoff announced that working-level talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November, with the United States acting as mediator. They will cover post-war security arrangements, de-escalation and humanitarian measures.

Pravda — ziņas · 3 Nov, 02:10

US midterms: what they mean for the Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific countries hit by US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the war on Iran want major changes in US policy. Al Jazeera examines the stakes for the region ahead of the US midterm elections.

Al Jazeera · 3 Nov, 02:10

North Korea Rejects US Claims It Was Behind $6 Billion Binance Crypto Theft

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, on Tuesday denied US allegations that Pyongyang stole more than $6 billion from the Binance exchange. She warned that North Korea has “issues to reconsider”.

France 24 · 3 Nov, 02:09

Kremlin Propaganda Themes of the Week: Oleshky, Russia-Africa Summit and a Call to Putin

An Apollo.lv video review of last week's Kremlin propaganda messaging says the main themes were a humanitarian mission in occupied Oleshky, a Russia-Africa summit and a phone call to Putin from Norwegian and Finnish leaders.

Apollo.lv · 3 Nov, 01:11

Russian strike on school in Zaporizhzhia Oblast kills 26 people

Russian forces struck a school in the village of Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, where civilians were receiving aid. Twenty-six people were killed.

Euromaidan Press · 3 Nov, 01:11

Burnham to ask countries hit by slavery to help shape UK formal apology

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will launch a structured dialogue at the Commonwealth leaders' summit in Antigua and Barbuda on a possible formal apology for Britain's role in slavery. Downing Street has ruled out reparations.

The Guardian World · 3 Nov, 01:10