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Russia attacked Ukraine's energy sector 94 times in one week
Between 26 October and 1 November, Russia targeted Ukraine's energy and oil and gas facilities 94 times. Ukraine's Ministry of Energy recorded 208 incidents in which energy infrastructure was destroyed or damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Nov, 14:10
Uganda starts pulling troops out of Somalia after 20 years
Uganda has begun phasing out its soldiers from Somalia, where it has operated since 2007. The withdrawal should finish in August 2027, though some Ugandan forces will stay under a bilateral deal.
BBC World · 2 Nov, 14:08
French school protests resume on smaller scale after holiday break
French high school student protests resumed on Monday after a two-week break, but on a much smaller scale than before. The Education Ministry reported 41 blockaded schools nationwide.
France 24 · 2 Nov, 13:12
Trump Vows to Veto Democratic Bills if Party Wins Control of Congress
US President Donald Trump says he would reject all legislative initiatives from Democrats if they take over Congress in the midterm elections on 3 November.
Delfi · 2 Nov, 13:11
Retired Estonian general: mass strikes unlikely to break Ukraine's will to resist
Retired Estonian Brig. Gen. Alar Laneman says Russia's attack on a passenger train at Dnipro station was a war crime. In his view, such mass strikes rarely break a population's resolve.
ERR News · 2 Nov, 13:11
Hunt for attackers after Halloween party stabbings in England
Police in England are trying to identify an unknown group linked to stabbings at a Halloween party that left five boys in hospital. Detectives are appealing to partygoers and anyone with footage to come forward.
BBC England · 2 Nov, 13:11
Journalist Gets Hundreds of Misdirected US Political Fundraising Texts He Can't Stop
A Wired writer traced a flood of Democratic fundraising texts meant for a relative to a data-driven donor-targeting industry. The CEO of data firm Sterling defended frequent solicitation but did not confirm his company caused the mix-up.
Wired · 2 Nov, 13:10
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Ziedot.lv Calls for Donations to Buy Drones for Ukraine's Army and Latvia's National Guard
The charity organisation Ziedot.lv has launched a fundraising campaign called "A Drone for Ukraine, a Drone for Latvia". It aims to fund drones for the Ukrainian army and the Latvian National Guard.
Apollo.lv · 2 Nov, 13:09
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Public invited to donate knitted items for Ukrainian soldiers
The charity society "Tavi draugi" and the state-owned company Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) are running their seventh knitwear donation campaign in support of Ukrainian soldiers. It will last from November until the end of March next year.
TVNET · 2 Nov, 12:11
France: Some high schools blocked as limited youth protests resume after holidays
Students in France who returned from autumn holidays blocked some high schools on Monday, 2 November. They want to revive a protest movement even though the government made concessions during the break.
France 24 · 2 Nov, 12:10
Air-raid alert apps hacked in Ukraine and Russia, with fake warnings sent in Kyiv
Ukraine's air-raid alert app sent fake warnings of radiation, chemical attack and street fighting in Kyiv late on Sunday. Russian authorities later said their own warning app had also been hacked.
The Guardian World · 2 Nov, 12:10
Cooler Weather Coming to Ukraine, Nighttime Lows Near -1°C in Places
Ukraine's Hydrometeorological Center forecasts cool, mostly dry weather in the coming days, with a cold snap starting on 5 November. In parts of the north and in Vinnytsia region, night temperatures may fall to -1°C.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 12:10
Do Animals Grieve? Scientists Rethink the Idea of Loss
The feeling of existential loss was long thought to be uniquely human. Studies of coyotes, cockatoos and other animals are leading some scientists to reconsider.
The New York Times · 2 Nov, 12:09
US pushes to restore Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine
The US is pushing to resume Russian natural gas deliveries to Europe through Ukrainian pipelines as part of talks on an energy truce before winter, The Wall Street Journal reports. The EU is largely rejecting the idea.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 11:12
Ukraine's air alert app sent Kyiv users false warnings of radiation, chemicals and street fighting
Ukraine's Air Alert app sent Kyiv users false warnings about radiation, chemical threats and street fighting. The Ukrainian Air Force blamed likely enemy interference.
Euromaidan Press · 2 Nov, 11:11
Cost-of-living protests turn into riots in Frankfurt
Youth-led demonstrations against the rising cost of living in Germany on 31 October turned into unrest and looting in Frankfurt. Violence also flared in other cities, and police used water cannon.
BNN · 2 Nov, 11:11
Re:Check: Which false claims about the protests in France reached Latvia
Journalists at the fact-checking project Re:Check examined which disinformation narratives about the recent protests in France spread in Latvia. They also looked at how events in France were used to frighten people with the topic of immigrants.
LSM (rus) · 2 Nov, 11:11
Ukraine and Russia report hacks of air-raid warning apps
Cyberattacks overnight hit the mobile apps that warn Ukrainian and Russian residents of incoming missiles and drones. In Ukraine the app sent fake alerts about nuclear radiation, while Russia took its system offline.
Guardian Ukraina · 2 Nov, 11:10
Russia’s Finance Ministry proposes automatically moving pension savings into long-term savings program
Russia’s Finance Ministry has drafted a bill to automatically shift the funded portion of pensions into the long-term savings program (PDS) from April 1, 2027. In total, 6.6 trillion rubles would be moved.
Meduza · 2 Nov, 11:09
Russian detained in Poland on spying suspicion also photographed transport in Estonia
A 55-year-old Russian, Alexander Mashovets, a longtime amateur transport photographer, was detained in Poland on suspicion of espionage. He has been charged and remanded in custody for three months.
ERR (rus) · 2 Nov, 11:09
US Proposes Selling Russian Gas to Europe Through an American Intermediary
The US has reportedly suggested restoring Russian natural gas sales to Europe via an American intermediary, according to The Wall Street Journal. European officials flatly reject the idea in private talks.
NRA · 2 Nov, 11:09
RSF publishes list of press freedom 'predators': 'Dictators want to silence journalists'
Thibaut Bruttin, head of the press freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF), spoke to France 24 about threats facing journalists. The interview marks the UN International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
France 24 · 2 Nov, 11:08
US Proposes Putin Restart Gas Sales to Europe Through an American Intermediary
The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, reports that the US has suggested Russia return to the European gas market via an American intermediary. European officials flatly reject the idea in private talks.
Latvijas Avīze · 2 Nov, 10:11
European Allies Fear Tougher Trump Stance on NATO If Republicans Lose Midterms
European NATO members worry that a loss for US President Donald Trump's Republican Party in the midterm congressional elections could push him to act more forcefully against the alliance. One possible step cited is a further withdrawal of US troops from Europe, Politico reports.
Delfi · 2 Nov, 10:11
Trump concedes Democrats may win midterms and says he would veto their bills
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that Democrats could win a majority in Congress in the midterm elections on 3 November, saying he would then veto their legislation.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 10:09
Trump Concedes Democrats Could Win Midterms, Threatens to Veto Bills
US President Donald Trump said he may have to become “Mr. Veto” if Democrats win a majority in the congressional midterm elections on Tuesday, 3 November. It is a rare acknowledgement that his Republican Party could lose.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 10:08
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Russia launched 193 drones at Ukraine overnight into Saturday
Ukraine's Air Force reports that Russia sent 193 attack drones and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight into Saturday.
TVNET · 2 Nov, 09:11
The man who became a local celebrity for owning a TV
In the 1930s, Englishman George Boar bought one of the first television sets, which cost about as much as a family car. His purchase shows how expensive and hard to access early British television was.
BBC England · 2 Nov, 09:11
Electric transport halted in part of Kyiv
A lack of voltage in the power system halted electric transport in several parts of Kyiv on the morning of 2 November. Some tram routes later resumed, running off schedule.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 09:10
Electric transport halts in part of Kyiv amid power outage
On the morning of 2 November, a lack of voltage in part of Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, suspended electric transport. Tram service was partly restored at 08:55, but with deviations from the schedule.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 09:10
Two Avenger air defense systems deployed near Trump's Florida residence
Two Avenger air defense systems have been placed on a floating platform near US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The Secret Service cites an elevated threat level.
NRA · 2 Nov, 09:09
Ohio Truck Plant Closure Leaves Over 1,300 Without Jobs Ahead of US Midterms
Truck production in Springfield, Ohio, was halted at the end of September, with more than 1,300 people losing their jobs. The closure is shaping moods ahead of the US midterm elections.
ERR (rus) · 2 Nov, 09:09
NSW Premier Warns Expected Rate Rise Will Cost Jobs and Close Shops
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has warned that an expected interest rate rise will cause job losses and business closures. The Reserve Bank of Australia decides on Tuesday, with markets predicting the fifth increase of 2026.
The Guardian World · 2 Nov, 08:11
Russian strike on transport company in Kirovohrad region sparks large fire
A Russian attack on the evening of 1 November hit a transport company in the Kropyvnytskyi district of Ukraine's Kirovohrad region, causing a large fire. It was extinguished by morning, and there were no casualties.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 08:11
Latvia's UN ambassador: Security Council is not where the outcome of the war in Ukraine will be decided
Latvia's ambassador to the UN, Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes, says the UN Security Council will not resolve Russia's war in Ukraine, but it can help increase pressure on Russia.
LSM (rus) · 2 Nov, 08:09
Euronews publishes its morning news bulletin for 2 November 2026
Euronews released its regular morning video news bulletin on 2 November 2026. In a few minutes it rounds up the most important stories from Europe and beyond.
Euronews · 2 Nov, 08:09