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US backs resuming Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine, newspaper reports
The United States supports an early resumption of Russian natural gas exports to Europe through pipelines crossing Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reports.
LSM · 2 Nov, 07:09

Iliana Yotova Wins Bulgarian Presidential Election
Bulgaria's incumbent president Iliana Yotova has won the presidential runoff, according to exit polls, beating former prime minister Andrey Gyurov. If confirmed, she will be the first woman to win a presidential election in Bulgaria.
ERR (rus) · 2 Nov, 07:09

EU and Canada seek to define "associate membership" after Montreal summit
After a 48-hour EU-Canada summit in Montreal, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has given the EU six months to work out what "associate membership" means. Brussels is also dealing with budget talks and coffin makers' fears over Chinese competition.
Politico Europe · 2 Nov, 07:09
Muhammad Ali's daughter and grandson endorse Abdul El-Sayed's Senate run
The daughter of the late champion boxer Muhammad Ali and her son have endorsed Abdul El-Sayed's campaign for the US Senate.
Al Jazeera · 2 Nov, 06:10

Russian attack in Ukraine's Vinnytsia region kills girl, 13, and woman; six wounded
A Russian attack on the Koziatyn community in Ukraine's Vinnytsia region killed a 13-year-old girl and a woman. Six people were wounded, including four children, one of whom, a five-year-old girl, is in serious condition.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 06:10

Girl and woman killed, four injured in Russian attack on Vinnytsia Oblast
A Russian attack on the Koziatyn hromada in Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, killed a 13-year-old girl and a woman. Four people, including three children, were taken to hospital.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Nov, 06:10

Poland's Constitutional Tribunal Fight: Commentator Weighs Impact on Latvia
Leadership of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal was changed on 30 October while the president was abroad. Latvian politician Bens Latkovskis argues in a commentary that the country's divide matters for Europe and Latvia.
NRA · 2 Nov, 06:10

Kuleba: Euphoria and Demands for 1991 Borders in Late 2022 Complicated Any Deal With Russia
Former Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba discusses whether Ukraine could have ended the war with Russia in earlier years. He says that in late 2022 society was in a state of euphoria and focused on returning to the 1991 borders.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 06:10

Darwin man lands million-dollar barramundi on night fishing trip with brother
Matthew Maurice, 26, of Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory, caught a red-tagged barramundi worth $1m. He is only the second person to win the top prize in the competition's 12-year history.
The Guardian World · 2 Nov, 06:09

Police Called to Children's Football Match in Florida After Dispute Over Three-Year-Old Player
Police were called to a children's football game in Winter Park, Florida, USA, after a clash between league officials and the parents of a three-year-old boy. Police say the call was not officially made because of the child's talent, and no one was detained.
Latvijas Avīze · 2 Nov, 05:11

Iran warns renewed war with US could outlast previous conflict
An Iranian army spokesperson warned on Sunday that a renewed war with the US could last longer than the previous one. The statement followed US President Donald Trump's remark that a few more targets still needed to be dealt with.
France 24 · 2 Nov, 05:10

Western Australia facial recognition trial scans over a million faces, leading to 122 arrests
Western Australia's police have ended a five-month trial of real-time facial recognition technology that scanned 1,380,882 faces and led to 122 arrests. Civil liberties advocates have criticised how police calculated the error rate.
The Guardian World · 2 Nov, 05:09

Russian drone hits homes in Ukraine's Poltava region, one person injured
Russian drone attacks on the evening of 1 November damaged residential buildings in Ukraine's Poltava region. One person was injured.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 05:09

Plane crashes in Palm Beach County, Florida
Videos have spread on social platform X showing the aftermath of a plane crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, in the United States. The aircraft type and the number of casualties are not yet known.
NRA · 2 Nov, 04:11

Rising fuel prices wreck retirees' dream of living on a cruise ship
A rise in fuel prices has ended passengers' plan to spend their retirement living aboard a cruise ship. After 17 months, they were put ashore in Cambodia.
Apollo.lv · 2 Nov, 04:11

France Protests: TVNET Analysis Warns of Consequences for Europe and Latvia
Large-scale protests in France are only a small part of the country's wider problems, according to an article by Latvian outlet TVNET. It warns that if these problems intensify, the rest of Europe, including Latvia, could suffer.
TVNET · 2 Nov, 04:11

France opens attempted murder inquiry after petrol bomb hits police officer at protest
French prosecutors have launched an attempted murder investigation after a police officer's leg was set alight by an incendiary device during Saturday's protest in Paris. The youth-led protests, which began in late September, demand action on living costs and public services.
BBC World · 2 Nov, 04:10

Spain train crash: US, Japanese and Canadian citizens among the dead
Authorities have confirmed that four US citizens and one national each from several other countries were among the 69 people killed in last week's high-speed train collision in Spain. Three victims remain unidentified.
The Guardian World · 2 Nov, 04:10

Pro-Russian Candidate Iliana Yotova Leads Bulgaria's Presidential Runoff
With over 90% of precincts counted, acting head of state Iliana Yotova is winning the second round of Bulgaria's presidential election. Her opponent, former prime minister Andrey Gyurov, trails by about 18 percentage points.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 04:09

Ukraine's Air Force Suspects National Air Raid Alert App Was Hacked
Ukraine's air force said on Sunday that the country's "Air Alarm" app was probably hacked, and a spokesperson confirmed this to AFP. Kyiv officials blamed Russia, and the incident came just after a local truce in Kherson ended.
France 24 · 2 Nov, 04:09
Trump invites Michigan Democrat Stevens to join the Republican Party
US President Donald Trump praised Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens for endorsing Republican Mike Rogers and invited her to join the Republican Party.
Al Jazeera · 2 Nov, 04:09

Trump attacks Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at Iowa rally
US President Donald Trump repeatedly called Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a "jihadist" at a campaign rally in Iowa. The Michigan race is tight and could help decide which party controls the Senate after Tuesday's midterms.
The Guardian World · 2 Nov, 03:11

Ukraine's "Air Alert" app partially back online after cyberattack
Ukraine's air raid warning app "Povitriana Tryvoha" has been partly restored after being hacked. The map again shows two danger levels and push alerts are arriving, but the display of targets remains switched off.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 03:10

Democrats Hope for Midterm Gains, but Polls Have Misled Them Before
Polls ahead of the 3 November US midterm elections point to a Democratic advantage, but surveys have underestimated Republican support in the past. Analysts cite several reasons Democratic gains could be smaller than expected.
BBC World · 2 Nov, 03:10

Ukraine's air raid alert app shows false warnings, hacking suspected
Ukraine's air force suspects the national air raid alert app was hacked after it briefly showed false nuclear and chemical alerts on Sunday. Meanwhile, a local ceasefire in Kherson region has expired, and Zelenskyy has offered to halt strikes on Russian refineries in return for Patriot missiles.
Guardian Ukraina · 2 Nov, 03:10
Israeli election body says result stands even as Netanyahu claims the vote was 'stolen'
Israel's election authority says the deadlocked election result will not be undermined, even if claims of foreign interference prove true. Politician Benjamin Netanyahu has described the election as 'stolen'.
Al Jazeera · 2 Nov, 03:10

Halloween weekend shootings across US leave at least six dead and dozens wounded
Shootings in nightlife districts in several US cities over the Halloween weekend killed at least six people and wounded dozens, officials said. Dallas saw the deadliest violence, with four killed.
France 24 · 2 Nov, 03:09

Russia's FSB detains teenager suspected of plotting terror attack in Moscow
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a minor in Moscow on suspicion of preparing a terror attack at the Tsaritsyno museum-reserve. The US and German embassies had earlier warned of a threat at the site.
NRA · 2 Nov, 02:12

Nationals leader Matt Canavan to run for lower house seat in Queensland
Matt Canavan, leader of Australia's Nationals party, will contest the Queensland seat of Capricornia at the next federal election. He may face James Ashby of One Nation.
The Guardian World · 2 Nov, 02:12
Gulf leaders meet in Qatar to try to head off new escalation in U.S.-Iran war
Qatar has led intense mediation over the past 72 hours to prevent a new round of possible U.S. attacks on Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections. The uncertainty has the entire Gulf region on edge.
NPR World · 2 Nov, 02:11

Ukraine's air raid alert app apparently hacked, sending false radiation warning
Ukraine's air raid alert app briefly displayed fake radiation and chemical threat warnings for Kyiv on Sunday evening. The Ukrainian Air Force says the app was probably subjected to hostile interference and stresses that there is no radiation threat.
BBC World · 2 Nov, 02:11
Nine dead after Learjet crashes in Florida
A private Learjet flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas crashed in Greenacres, Florida. Al Jazeera reports that nine people died.
Al Jazeera · 2 Nov, 02:10

Russian drones and artillery hit Dnipropetrovsk Oblast over 40 times, injuring six
Russian forces attacked five districts of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast more than 40 times on Sunday 1 November. Six people were injured, and homes, businesses and infrastructure were damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 2 Nov, 02:10

Six people wounded in Dnipropetrovsk region over one day of Russian attacks
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on 1 November wounded six people. Regional military administration head Oleksandr Hanzha said the enemy struck five districts more than 40 times.
Pravda — ziņas · 2 Nov, 02:10

Six wounded as Russia attacks Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region more than 40 times in a day
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on 1 November wounded six people. Regional military administration head Oleksandr Hanzha said the enemy struck five districts more than 40 times.
Ukrainska Pravda · 2 Nov, 02:10

Nine killed as business jet crashes in South Florida
A Learjet 60 business jet bound for the Bahamas crashed on Sunday in Palm Beach County, Florida, near homes and a busy road. All nine people aboard died, and US federal agencies are investigating.
France 24 · 2 Nov, 02:10