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Israel's new Knesset could replace speaker in step toward ousting Netanyahu

Israel's newly elected parliament, the Knesset, is sworn in on Tuesday, and the opposition plans to replace a speaker allied with Netanyahu. The opposition has still not agreed on forming a government, but the move could affect its chances of unseating the prime minister.

The Guardian World · 10 Nov, 08:11

World

Krakow Shooting Raises Fears of Deeper Political Division in Poland

After a terrorist attack in Krakow in which a gunman killed six people and wounded 15, concern is growing in Poland that political forces may exploit the tragedy in their rivalries. Prosecutors are investigating the case as an act of terrorism.

Diena · 10 Nov, 08:10

World

Horoscope: Three Zodiac Signs Often Seen as Conceited

German magazine Bunte names three zodiac signs – Sagittarius, Aquarius and Libra – that astrological profiles say may come across as arrogant. It is an entertainment horoscope piece, not scientific research.

NRA · 10 Nov, 08:10

World

US Congressman Massie Moves to Impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war with Iran. A House vote could take place as early as Wednesday.

Delfi · 10 Nov, 07:13

Ukraine

Ukraine's General Staff: Russian losses in the war exceed 1.61 million troops

Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff reports that Russia has lost about 1,611,600 personnel in the full-scale invasion as of 10 November. The figure includes 2,220 over the past day.

Pravda — ziņas · 10 Nov, 07:12

Ukraine

US officials seek a “final end” to the war in Ukraine as Abu Dhabi talks begin

Trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine have begun in Abu Dhabi, the first substantive negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv since February. Washington also wants to build a new security architecture between Russia and Europe.

Guardian Ukraina · 10 Nov, 07:10

World

Can the EU's climate strategy survive election season?

The EU wants to play a leading role at U.N. climate summits, but upcoming elections in member states could undermine those efforts. Meanwhile, the European Commission president is visiting Bulgaria and Romania after deadly Black Sea attacks.

Politico Europe · 10 Nov, 07:10

World

Trump says Iran war is 'effectively over' militarily, further strikes unlikely

US President Donald Trump said Iran is militarily effectively finished and that negotiations to end the Middle East conflict have positive momentum. He called renewed US strikes highly unlikely but has not formally declared the war over.

BBC World · 10 Nov, 06:13

Middle East

Saudi Arabia shoots down three missiles aimed at Riyadh and the south

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday it intercepted two missiles over Riyadh and a third in the south. The attacks came hours after damage was reported to a key oil pipeline.

Al Jazeera · 10 Nov, 06:12

Ukraine

Airborne Corps Commander: Russia Is Preparing a Logistics Blockade of Zaporizhzhia from the Gulyaipole Axis

Yevhen Lasiichuk, commander of Ukraine's 7th Air Assault Forces Corps, told Ukrainska Pravda that Russia has about 50,000 troops on the Huliaipole axis and has begun preparing a transport blockade of Zaporizhzhia.

Ukrainska Pravda · 10 Nov, 06:12

World

Australia's One Nation drops Victorian election candidate who called Hitler 'GOAT'

The Australian party One Nation has disendorsed Franco Guardiani, its candidate in Victoria state, after social media posts calling Adolf Hitler the 'GOAT'. The party says it acted as soon as it learned of the posts.

The Guardian World · 10 Nov, 06:12

World

US Midterm Results and Latvia's Experience: Shared Causes, Different Implications for Europe

A commentary in the Latvian daily Diena compares the US congressional elections, won by Democrats, with Latvia's recent Saeima vote. Voters in both countries were driven by living costs and corruption, but European security is not a priority for American voters.

Diena · 10 Nov, 06:11

Ukraine

Zelensky: Russia Is Trying to Split Ukraine Along the Dnipro

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a meeting of the Supreme Command Headquarters that Russia is trying to divide the country along the Dnipro by targeting bridges and the power grid. He reportedly gave the same warning to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Ukrainska Pravda · 10 Nov, 05:13

Ukraine

Trilateral Ukraine peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi as US officials cite some flexibility

US officials say Moscow and Kyiv are privately showing a little flexibility on who would control Ukraine's eastern regions after the war. The first trilateral talks since February are taking place in Abu Dhabi.

BBC World · 10 Nov, 05:12

World

Amnesty International urges El Salvador to disclose terms of Haiti troop deployment

Rights group Amnesty International has called on El Salvador and Haiti to publish the agreement behind the deployment of Salvadoran troops to Haiti and to ensure human rights are respected. About 2,000 soldiers have been sent to the gang-ravaged Caribbean country.

France 24 · 10 Nov, 05:11

World

Harare demolitions leave families homeless after years of building

In August, homes were demolished in St Martins Extension, a suburb of Zimbabwe's capital Harare, which the city says were built illegally. Residents say they bought their plots through council processes and point to a court order against demolitions.

Al Jazeera · 10 Nov, 05:11

World

California voters reject one-time tax on billionaires' wealth

California voters defeated Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of the state's billionaires. The campaign against it was the most expensive opposition effort in state history.

The Guardian World · 10 Nov, 05:11

World

Democratic midterm wins unsettle Burnham's Labour government in Britain

The Democrats' success in the U.S. midterm elections has given Britain's Labour Party both encouragement and cause for concern. Allies of Prime Minister Andy Burnham see backing for his cost-of-living focus, but warn of voter hostility toward incumbents.

Politico Europe · 10 Nov, 05:11

Ukraine

Hundreds of Ukrainians evacuated from occupied Oleshky during temporary ceasefire

A temporary ceasefire last month allowed hundreds of people to be evacuated from Oleshky, a Ukrainian city under Russian occupation. Talks on ending the war resume in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Guardian Ukraina · 10 Nov, 05:11

Ukraine

BBC: Russia and Ukraine Privately Show Some Flexibility Ahead of Abu Dhabi Talks

BBC, citing US officials, reports that Moscow and Kyiv are privately showing some flexibility on who will control Ukraine's eastern regions after the war. Trilateral talks are taking place in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November.

Pravda — ziņas · 10 Nov, 04:11

Ukraine

BBC: Ukraine Peace Talks Resume as Moscow and Kyiv Show Some Flexibility

Ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Russia and Ukraine are privately showing some flexibility on who will control eastern Ukraine after the war, BBC reports, citing US officials. The talks are the first of their kind since February.

Ukrainska Pravda · 10 Nov, 04:11

Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Battlefield Gains Strengthen Kyiv's Hand in US-Led Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said battlefield successes are strengthening Kyiv's position ahead of a new round of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. US negotiators believe a compromise on territory may be possible, but a senior Ukrainian official denied any such concessions.

Guardian Ukraina · 10 Nov, 04:11

Ukraine

New Russia-Ukraine-US talks open in Abu Dhabi as experts expect no breakthrough

Russia, Ukraine and the United States are holding a new round of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday. US-mediated talks in January and February produced no results, and experts again expect little progress.

Deutsche Welle · 10 Nov, 03:13

World

Epstein abuse survivor says model agency 'put me in danger'

A woman raped by Jeffrey Epstein told the BBC that the US president of model agency MC2 sent her to photoshoots at the convicted sex offender's home. Documents released by the US Department of Justice point to wider ties between modelling agencies and Epstein.

BBC World · 10 Nov, 03:12

World

Novaya Gazeta, Russia's independent newspaper, closes and staff leave Moscow office

Russian independent outlet Novaya Gazeta has ceased operations after 33 years, citing pressure from the authorities and security services. Its staff held a final editorial meeting on November 9 and left their Moscow office.

Meduza · 10 Nov, 03:11

World

US Senate advances bill to speed up permitting for energy and infrastructure projects

The US Senate voted 73-25 to begin debate on bipartisan legislation to speed up permit reviews for datacenters and other infrastructure projects. It is the Senate's first major action since last week's election, which went badly for Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.

The Guardian World · 10 Nov, 03:10

Ukraine

Rubio: Security Guarantees for Ukraine Must Be Acceptable to Russia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said post-war security guarantees for Ukraine must be something Russia would also agree to. He noted that no final plan has yet been approved.

Pravda — ziņas · 10 Nov, 03:10

World

Catherine and Camilla Choose Black for Remembrance Sunday Ceremony in London

At the Remembrance Sunday ceremony in London, Catherine wore a black Catherine Walker coat with earrings once belonging to Princess Diana and poppies. Camilla stood beside her on the balcony, also dressed in black.

TVNET · 10 Nov, 02:13

Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers last about a month on frontline positions; lack of water is the top stressor

Ukraine's Office of the Military Ombudsperson surveyed 1,616 soldiers and found that 60% show signs of exhaustion after a month on a frontline position. The worst stressor is not shelling but the lack of water and supplies.

Euromaidan Press · 10 Nov, 02:13

Ukraine

Military Expert: Latvia Must Explain Why It Still Allows Russian Grain Transit

Major Jānis Slaidiņš, a National Armed Forces officer and Home Guard staff officer, commented on TV24 on a farmers' protest against Russian grain transit through Latvia. He said politicians owe the public and Ukraine a clear answer on why the transit cannot be stopped.

Latvijas Avīze · 10 Nov, 02:13

World

Trump says FBI is investigating Nvidia chief's relationship with alleged Chinese spy

US President Donald Trump says the FBI is looking into the relationship between Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang and a woman believed to be a Chinese spy. Beijing rejects the allegations.

BBC World · 10 Nov, 02:12

World

Trump vows to back Hegseth if impeachment proceedings begin

US President Donald Trump said he would support Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if impeachment proceedings are launched against him. Republican congressman Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment on Monday.

Pravda — ziņas · 10 Nov, 02:11

World

US congressman files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has reintroduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. His own party opposes the move, while Democrats take control of Congress in January.

Al Jazeera · 10 Nov, 02:11

Ukraine

Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Rubicon Unit Base in Berdiansk, 107 km From Front

Ukrainian military personnel have released video of a strike on a base of Russia's Rubicon drone unit in occupied Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The site lies about 107 km from the line of contact.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 10 Nov, 01:12

World

Lucas: Kushner's proposals could endanger European security

In an opinion piece, Edward Lucas, an expert at the Center for European Policy Analysis, compares the false bomb alerts in Europe with Jared Kushner's social media proposals on European security.

Delfi · 10 Nov, 01:11

World

Tusk and Nawrocki jointly honour victims of Kraków shooting

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki took part together in a vigil in Kraków for the six people killed in the 7 November shooting. The two political rivals are currently locked in a bitter dispute over reforms to the Constitutional Tribunal.

Euronews · 10 Nov, 01:10