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Russian air strike on aid distribution site in Zaporizhzhia region kills 18
Russian forces struck a school in the village of Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, on Monday, where humanitarian aid was being handed out. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said 18 people were killed.
Delfi · 2 Nov, 20:11
Trial begins in Manchester of nine men accused of raping and sexually abusing a drugged woman
A trial has opened at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court of nine men accused of taking part in the abuse of a woman whose husband drugged and raped her over two decades. All nine deny the charges.
The Guardian World · 2 Nov, 20:10
Ukraine's Air Force: Russia launched 171 strike drones during the day
Russian forces attacked Ukraine on 2 November with 171 strike drones and ten S8000 Banderol/Dan-T drones, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Ukrainian air defence shot down or suppressed 139 of the drones.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 20:10
Vike-Freiberga: Trump Wants a Nobel Prize, Hence the Push for Peace in Ukraine
Former Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga said on Latvian public TV that Donald Trump's drive for peace is tied to his wish for a Nobel Prize. Meanwhile, the US, Ukraine and Russia are preparing to resume trilateral talks, though the date and venue remain unclear.
Latvijas Avīze · 2 Nov, 20:09
Zelensky Offers to Meet Putin in Turkey, While Moscow Insists on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in person in Turkey to discuss ending the war. Moscow insists the meeting must take place in the Russian capital.
Jauns.lv · 2 Nov, 20:08
Italian researchers in Ethiopia observe unusual bond between a donkey and a bull
University of Pisa scientists studying monkeys in Ethiopia accidentally spotted a close sexual and social bond between a male donkey and a bull. The study, published in Current Biology, is described by its authors as the first such report in the literature.
The Guardian Science · 2 Nov, 19:11
Petition to ban French TV channel CNews passes 500,000 signatures
A petition calling for the right-wing French television channel CNews to be shut down passed 500,000 signatures on Monday. Anger has grown after a racist attack in the Paris suburbs in which a man of Congolese origin was killed.
France 24 · 2 Nov, 19:11
Monastery attack in Poland: prosecutors reclassify charges against Ukrainian suspect
Prosecutors in Przemyśl, Poland, have replaced a single charge with five separate ones against Igor M., a 31-year-old Ukrainian suspected of attacking a Benedictine convent in Jarosław. He admitted the acts but declined to give explanations.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 19:11
Mexico bans mobile phones in schools during lessons
From Tuesday, 3 November, mobile phones will be banned throughout the school day in Mexican primary and secondary schools. The ban was introduced by a decree from President Claudia Sheinbaum, though some parents fear losing contact with their children.
Delfi · 2 Nov, 19:10
Psychologists: Ukrainians' alarm reactions in wartime are not necessarily PTSD
American and Ukrainian specialists who treat war trauma criticise how a study on PTSD prevalence in Ukraine was presented in headlines. They argue a normal response to a real, ongoing threat should not automatically be labelled an illness.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Nov, 19:10
LSM Editorial Council backs Czech public media staff ahead of strike
The Editorial Council of Latvian Public Media (LSM) has expressed solidarity with employees of Czech Radio and Czech Television, who will strike on 3 November. They are protesting planned changes to the public media funding model.
LSM · 2 Nov, 19:09
Activist Group Plans to Publish Home Addresses of Elon Musk and Other Billionaires
An anonymous activist group calling itself the Capytistas says it will openly dox billionaires, starting with Elon Musk and Tesla's leadership. It promises more than 150 home addresses and 3,500 records on wealthy individuals.
Wired · 2 Nov, 19:09
Eight factors that could decide the course of the Iran war, from US midterms to the Strait of Hormuz
Three analysts explain which factors could push the US-Iran conflict toward war or peace. They include the US congressional elections, Israel's political deadlock, the nuclear dispute and economic pressure.
Deutsche Welle · 2 Nov, 18:12
Driver who dragged cyclist under his car jailed for life for murder
In England, 35-year-old Simon Richardson has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 25 years for murdering headteacher Michael Mullins. He hit the cyclist with an SUV and kept driving for over a mile, knowing the victim was trapped beneath.
The Guardian World · 2 Nov, 18:11
Ukrainian brigade commander: drone units perform better when allowed to buy what they need
Colonel Kyrylo Veres, a Ukrainian brigade commander, says the Unmanned Systems Forces, created in 2024, are paying off. He argues that drone units thrive once they are allowed to buy what they need.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Nov, 18:11
Russia Officially Leaves European Anti-Torture Convention
Russia's withdrawal from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture took effect on 1 November. It ends independent international monitoring of detention facilities in the country.
The Moscow Times · 2 Nov, 18:11
Europe awaits US midterm results: what they could change in relations with Washington
The results of the US midterm congressional elections will become known overnight into Wednesday, and EU countries are watching closely. A POLITICO podcast examines whether an electoral setback for Donald Trump would change US policy toward Europe.
Politico Europe · 2 Nov, 18:10
Maine's lobster industry caught in political crossfire before midterms
The lobster industry in the US state of Maine has become a campaign issue ahead of the congressional midterm elections. Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson are clashing over tariffs and their effect on the state's economy.
Al Jazeera · 2 Nov, 18:10
October becomes deadliest month for Russian army since start of full-scale war, Ukraine says
Ukraine's General Staff says Russia lost 54,400 troops killed and wounded in October 2026, more than in any earlier month of the war. Independent sources cannot fully verify the figures, though broader estimates partly align.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 18:09
October 2026 was the deadliest month for Russia's army since the full-scale invasion began
Ukraine's General Staff reports that Russia lost 54,400 troops killed and wounded in October 2026, the highest monthly figure since the full-scale war began. The numbers cannot be independently verified, as Russia does not disclose its losses.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 18:09
Ukraine's Acting Prosecutor General Says Kropyva Used Official Car for Trips to Bukovel During Work Hours
Ukraine's acting Prosecutor General Anton Kovalskyi announced a new criminal case against Serhii Kropyva, a defendant in the "Carthage" corruption case. An internal investigation found he drove an official car to the Bukovel resort during working hours.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 17:11
Zelenskyy: Ukraine and Türkiye begin talks on jointly developing satellite technology
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after meeting Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan that talks on building satellite technology together have begun. Kyiv is weighing such cooperation after a Starlink slowdown hurt Ukraine at the front.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Nov, 17:09
Private Learjet 60 crashes in Florida, killing all nine people on board
A private Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday, 1 November, killing all nine people aboard. The US National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause.
NRA · 2 Nov, 17:09
Acting Prosecutor General Kovalsky Says No One Has Discussed Appointing Him to the Post
Anton Kovalsky, who is temporarily performing the duties of Ukraine's Prosecutor General, said nobody has talked to him about appointing him to the job. He also said he has not occupied the Prosecutor General's office.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 16:10
Ukraine's acting prosecutor general denies being offered the permanent post
Anton Kovalskyi, acting prosecutor general of Ukraine, said nobody has discussed appointing him to the post permanently. He also said he has not occupied the prosecutor general's office.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 16:10
US midterms on 3 November will decide Congress — and Europe is watching too
The United States holds midterm elections on 3 November, renewing the entire House of Representatives and a third of the Senate. Polls favour Democrats, and the outcome is also awaited in Europe and the Gulf states.
ERR (rus) · 2 Nov, 16:09
Russian spy ship tracking NATO exercises intercepted off the coast of Scotland
The UK's Royal Navy says its Merlin helicopters tracked the Russian intelligence vessel Viktor Leonov off Scotland. The ship was monitoring NATO's Strike Warrior exercise.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 15:12
Russian spy ship tracked off Scotland while monitoring NATO exercises
The UK's Royal Navy has tracked the Russian intelligence vessel Viktor Leonov off the coast of Scotland as it monitored NATO drills. The ship was near the Outer Hebrides from 29 September to 8 October.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 15:11
Taliban voice concern over US plan to deport Afghans via Pakistan
Afghanistan's Taliban-run government has expressed concern over reports that the US plans to send more than 150 Afghans home via Pakistan. Advocacy groups warn the removals could put lives at risk.
Euronews · 2 Nov, 15:11
Cyberattacks on refrigeration systems hit food stores across several European countries
On Monday, hackers raised temperatures in the refrigeration systems of supermarkets in Estonia, Sweden and Belgium. In Estonia, damage was avoided because the incident was dealt with within ten minutes.
Jauns.lv · 2 Nov, 15:11
Yotova wins Bulgaria's presidential election
Official results show that Bulgaria's incumbent head of state Iliana Yotova has won the presidential election with 57.5% of the vote. Her opponent Andrey Gyurov received 39.4%.
Diena · 2 Nov, 15:11
Mamdani Threatens Legal Action if ICE Keeps Using New York City Parking Lots
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has warned US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that the city will sue if its officers keep using city-owned parking lots without authorization. The dispute adds to tension between city hall and the Trump administration over immigration enforcement.
The Guardian World · 2 Nov, 15:10
Russia Is Hiding More Starlink Jammers, Ukrainian Defense Adviser Says
Ukrainian defense adviser Serhii Beskrestnov says Russia is building more jammers to disrupt Ukraine's Starlink connection and is concealing them. He suggests each covers about 25 square kilometers.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Nov, 15:10
Study Says Nearly One in Three Ukrainian Civilians May Have PTSD
A new study by British and Ukrainian researchers found that nearly one in three Ukrainian civilians has post-traumatic stress disorder or its complex form. The claim made headlines worldwide in late September.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Nov, 15:10
Russia Refuses to Extend Olishky Truce in Ukraine's Kherson Region
Russia has rejected Ukraine's proposal to extend the humanitarian ceasefire in occupied Oleshky, Kherson region, which ended on 1 November. Nearly 800 people were evacuated during the truce.
Jauns.lv · 2 Nov, 14:11
Russia withdraws from European convention against torture
Russia's denunciation of the European convention against torture took effect on 1 November, ending the Council of Europe committee's monitoring of detention sites there. The committee had received reports of torture in occupied Ukraine as well.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 14:11