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Drone debris falls in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, causing a fire
Russia attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv with drones on the evening of 2 November. Falling debris from the unmanned aerial vehicles set grass cover alight in the Darnytskyi district.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Nov, 01:10
Russians in Serbia organize mutual aid after Alta Bank's license is revoked
The National Bank of Serbia revoked the license of Alta Bank, which opened accounts for Russian emigrants. Customers' savings and salaries are frozen, and Russian-speaking communities are organizing collections of food and supplies.
Meduza · 3 Nov, 01:09
Odyssey Cruise Ship Stranded in Cambodia May Be Headed for Auction
The Odyssey, a ship marketed as an "endless cruise", is stuck in Cambodia. Efforts to raise additional funding appear to have faltered, and the vessel may be sold at auction.
The New York Times · 3 Nov, 00:11
Trump promised 'no more wars', but his foreign policy has drawn the US into several conflicts
Since returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump, who pledged an 'America First' policy and avoidance of foreign wars, has become involved in conflicts from Ukraine to Iran. A France 24 review sums up the key foreign policy moments of his second term.
France 24 · 3 Nov, 00:11
Azov commander says unrest in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka serves Russia's interests
Denys Prokopenko, commander of the Azov grouping in Ukraine's National Guard 1st Corps, says clashes in the Kyiv-region village of Petropavlivska Borshchahivka create a picture that benefits Russia. He urged people to defend the country at the front or help from the rear rather than stage provocations.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 Nov, 00:10
Azov commander says unrest in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka plays into Russia's hands
Denys Prokopenko, commander of the Azov group within Ukraine's National Guard 1st Corps, says the clashes in the Kyiv Oblast village of Petropavlivska Borshchahivka create a picture that benefits Russia. He urged people either to defend the country at the front or to help the front from the rear.
Pravda — ziņas · 3 Nov, 00:10
Washington state resident dies after contracting bird flu
A person in Yakima county, Washington, has died of complications from bird flu after exposure at a dairy with infected cattle. It is the first bird flu death in the US this year.
The Guardian World · 3 Nov, 00:09
Researcher: Russian Space Startups May Be Passing Off Chinese Satellite Imagery as Their Own
Researcher Bart Hendrickx concludes that Russian private firms Novy Kosmos and L5 are presenting radar imagery from apparently Chinese satellites as coming from their own spacecraft. Novy Kosmos changed its user manual after his findings were published.
Meduza · 3 Nov, 00:09
Rajevs: Putin's and Zelensky's demands make peace in Ukraine unreachable for now
Latvian parliament member and army reserve colonel Igors Rajevs says the latest demands from the leaders of Russia and Ukraine mean the peace talks to end the war in Ukraine should be written off for now. He argues no deal is possible on such terms.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Nov, 00:09
Ukraine's 53rd Brigade Cuts Unauthorized Absences by 70%
Ukraine's 53rd Mechanized Brigade, once scattered and losing positions, has cut unauthorized absences among its soldiers by 70%. According to Euromaidan Press, it now leads the Ground Forces in soldiers returning to the ranks.
Euromaidan Press · 3 Nov, 00:08
Round-the-world cruise halted in Cambodia as passengers ordered off MV Odyssey within hours
US company Villa Vie Residences has suspended operations of the cruise ship MV Odyssey in a Cambodian port, giving passengers about seven hours to disembark. It cites sharply higher fuel costs and plans to begin insolvency proceedings.
Latvijas Avīze · 2 Nov, 23:11
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Owner of Serbia's Alta Bank, Davor Macura, detained over alleged theft from bank vault
Davor Macura, the owner of Alta Bank, has been detained in Serbia. He is suspected of stealing hundreds of millions of euros from a bank vault.
Apollo.lv · 2 Nov, 23:11
Owner of Serbia's Alta Bank detained over alleged €383 million embezzlement
Davor Macura, owner of Serbia's private lender Alta Bank, has been detained on suspicion of illegally taking about €383 million from the bank's vault. The central bank has revoked the bank's licence and bankruptcy proceedings have begun.
Jauns.lv · 2 Nov, 23:10
The New York Times Explains What US Midterms Mean for the World
The New York Times has published a piece in its «America Votes» coverage. It answers readers' questions about the US midterm elections and what they will mean for the wider world.
The New York Times · 2 Nov, 23:10
US midterms campaign set to become the most expensive ever
Spending in the 2026 US midterm elections is breaking records, with more of the money coming from the wealthiest donors. As of October, Musk was the largest individual donor, having given almost half a billion dollars.
BBC World · 2 Nov, 23:10
Interior Minister Orders Probe into Conditions for National Guard Servicemen in Kyiv Region
Ukraine's Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi has ordered an internal investigation into the conditions in which National Guard servicemen were staying in a private house in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, Kyiv Oblast. Unrest broke out near the house on 2 November.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 23:10
MEPs Meet Tobacco Lobbyists Four Times as Often as in Previous Term
Since summer 2024, members of the European Parliament have declared more than 400 meetings with tobacco and nicotine industry representatives, versus about 100 in the 2019–2024 term. The rise comes as the EU prepares to revise its tobacco rules.
Politico Europe · 2 Nov, 23:09
Former Chicago FBI chief sues Justice Department, alleging pressure to probe Trump's opponents
Douglas DePodesta, who led the FBI's Chicago office until July 2026, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Justice. He alleges he was pressured to investigate the president's political opponents and then scapegoated when a major case against anti-ICE protesters collapsed.
The Guardian World · 2 Nov, 23:09
St. Petersburg cuts city bonus for signing army contract to 400,000 rubles, second reduction in a month
St. Petersburg authorities have again reduced the one-time city payment for people who sign a contract with Russia's Defense Ministry. Journalists were given a figure of 400,000 rubles at several information centers.
Meduza · 2 Nov, 23:09
France 24 debate asks whether US midterms will be free and fair
French international news channel France 24 has devoted a debate to the US midterm elections taking place on Tuesday. It examines how the result and the vote count could affect the state of American democracy.
France 24 · 2 Nov, 22:12
Human Rights Watch urges Zambia to halt post-election crackdown
The international rights group Human Rights Watch is calling on Zambian authorities to end a crackdown on opposition figures. It says they have been arrested or have disappeared since President Hakainde Hichilema claimed victory in August.
Al Jazeera · 2 Nov, 22:11
Ukraine Sets Up Electronic Warfare Shield Over Kyiv Against Russian Shahed Drones
Ukraine has deployed a network of electronic warfare systems over its capital, Kyiv, to disrupt Russian operators remotely guiding Shahed strike drones. According to presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov, the adversary has been forced to pause and look for other solutions.
Latvijas Avīze · 2 Nov, 22:11
Newest Royal Family Member Harriet Phillips Speaks Warmly of Princess Catherine
Harriet Phillips, who married King Charles III's nephew Peter Phillips this summer, praised the Princess of Wales in an interview with Hello! magazine. Her account differs from Meghan Markle's impressions of her first meeting with the princess.
Jauns.lv · 2 Nov, 22:10
Ukrainian and Russian human rights officials to appeal to Melania Trump
Ukraine's parliamentary human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets and his Russian counterpart Yana Lantratova have agreed to approach US First Lady Melania Trump. According to the headline, they are asking that a ceasefire principle be repeated elsewhere.
LSM · 2 Nov, 22:10
Possible red blood cells found in bone of 115-million-year-old dinosaur from Brazil
Researchers in Australia say they have identified fossilised red blood cells and traces of heme in the bone of a Brazilian dinosaur, Aratasaurus. Other palaeontologists doubt that the structures are blood cells.
The Guardian World · 2 Nov, 22:09
Karl Bushby ends 28-year walk across four continents in Hull, England
British traveler Karl Bushby arrived in Hull, England, on Monday, 2 November, finishing a 28-year journey on foot across four continents. The walk, about 31,000 miles in total, ended at his mother's house.
The New York Times · 2 Nov, 22:09
Azov Says House Near Kyiv Held Mobilised Troops and Soldiers Who Left Units Without Permission
The Azov 1st Corps of Ukraine's National Guard has commented on disorder outside a house in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, Kyiv region. It says mobilised soldiers and servicemen who left their units without permission were staying there, and four of them were sent to hospital with injuries.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 22:09
Unrest near house with National Guard troops in Kyiv region; Azov issues explanation
Civilians gathered in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, Kyiv region, demanding the release of mobilized soldiers after unverified reports of torture spread online. The Azov 1st Corps of the National Guard says four servicemen detained after going AWOL had injuries.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 22:08
Poland to host first military exercises of the "coalition of the willing"
From 9 to 22 November, southeastern Poland will host the Koalicja exercises, the first practical test of the coalition formed to support Ukraine. About 2,800 troops from ten countries are to take part.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 21:11
Russian bombing of aid centre in Ukraine's Komyshuvakha kills 24 people, Kyiv says
A Russian bombing of a humanitarian aid distribution site in the Ukrainian village of Komyshuvakha has killed 24 people, including two rescuers and four police officers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cited the attack as proof that Russia does not want de-escalation.
BBC World · 2 Nov, 21:11
Ukrainian-American group urges New York governor to help block Russian diesel shipment
The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America is asking New York Governor Hochul to help block a 140,000-ton Russian diesel shipment bound for the Port of New York on 6–7 November.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Nov, 21:09
Moscow Seeks to Exploit Poland's Constitutional Standoff to Weaken European Support for Ukraine
After former allies of Russia were voted out in Hungary and Serbia, Moscow is trying to capitalize on a constitutional standoff in Poland. Its aim is to erode Europe's backing for Ukraine.
The New York Times · 2 Nov, 21:08
British adventurer Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year walk around the world
Karl Bushby, a 57-year-old British adventurer, has returned to Hull in northern England after a 28-year walk around the world. Along the way he crossed jungles and frozen seas.
Al Jazeera · 2 Nov, 20:12
Iran confirms 'intensive' talks with US to avert return to war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed intensive indirect contacts with the US via mediators, and Tehran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. Oil prices fell by more than six percent on Monday.
France 24 · 2 Nov, 20:12
Zelensky says Russian airstrikes on a school used for aid in Zaporizhzhia region killed at least 18
Russian forces bombed a school in the village of Komyshuvakha in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, where residents were receiving humanitarian aid. President Volodymyr Zelensky reports 18 dead and five injured, while 27 people are missing.
Meduza · 2 Nov, 20:11
From Cannes to the presidency: France's new right-wing contender
Ukrainska Pravda has published a piece on the mayor of Cannes, presented as a new right-wing contender for the French presidency. The source stresses that running France would be a far bigger task than running a city.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Nov, 20:11