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Ghana says Putin has banned recruiting its citizens for the war against Ukraine
Ghana's foreign minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Russian President Vladimir Putin has barred the involvement of Ghanaian citizens in the war against Ukraine. Moscow has not yet confirmed the statement.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Nov, 14:10
Chancellor fails to guarantee youth minimum wage equalisation before next UK election
UK chancellor John Healey declined on Sunday to promise that Labour will equalise the minimum wage for younger workers before the next general election. He said the commitment stands but gave no timeline.
The Guardian World · 1 Nov, 14:10
Bridge Centre Span Falls Into Water After Malfunction
The council's harbour committee chair, Andrew Brown, said the bridge's centre span "slipped" and damaged a hydraulic ram. No one was hurt, but a small amount of hydraulic oil leaked into the water.
BBC England · 1 Nov, 14:09
Kallas criticizes possible Putin attendance at G20 summit in Miami
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in the US could help legitimize Russia's return to international forums while the war in Ukraine continues. She also welcomed the US decision to sell Patriot systems to Ukraine.
ERR (rus) · 1 Nov, 14:09
Three Russian refineries hit since Friday account for roughly 10% of the country's refining
Since Friday, fires have struck three Russian oil refineries: Kstovo, Novokuibyshevsk and Ufa. Together they handle roughly 10% of Russia's refining and more than 10% of its diesel.
Euromaidan Press · 1 Nov, 14:08
Finnish report weighs four scenarios for Russia's future up to 2045
Finland's defence, foreign and interior ministries have produced a report outlining four possible paths for Russia through 2045. ERR commentator Harri Tiido says it is worth reading, but notes that long-range forecasts can be upended by unforeseen developments.
ERR (rus) · 1 Nov, 13:11
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Kstovo Oil Refinery in Russia
A Ukrainian drone strike on Sunday started a fire at the Lukoil-owned oil refinery in Kstovo, in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region. It is Russia's fourth-largest refinery by volume of oil processed.
Delfi · 1 Nov, 13:10
Rachel Reeves: UK's future lies in the EU
A Politico Europe headline says Rachel Reeves believes the UK's future lies in the EU. The supplied source text contains only teasers for other articles, so no further detail can be given.
Politico Europe · 1 Nov, 13:10
Zelensky: Ukrainian Forces Hit Russian Air Defense Assets Worth $70 Million and a Missile-Related Plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine's forces struck Russian air defense systems worth about $70 million and an enterprise in Russia's Rostov region involved in missile production.
Pravda — ziņas · 1 Nov, 13:10
Bulgarians vote in presidential run-off amid Black Sea tensions
Bulgaria is holding the second round of its presidential election on 1 November. Voters are weighing economic challenges and attacks on ships in the Black Sea, while turnout is at a record low.
Al Jazeera · 1 Nov, 13:09
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Russian drone strikes leave hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian households without power
Hundreds of thousands of families in Ukraine were left without electricity after Russian drone attacks on Sunday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this.
Apollo.lv · 1 Nov, 13:09
What Democrats Can Learn From New York's Data Center Moratorium
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the first US order pausing data center development in July, yet some residents want tougher limits. Ahead of the US midterm elections, data centers have become a major political issue in many states.
Wired · 1 Nov, 13:09
Euronews publishes its midday news video bulletin for 1 November
The international news channel Euronews published its midday video news bulletin on 1 November 2026. The source names no specific events or facts from the bulletin itself.
Euronews · 1 Nov, 13:08
Expert: US Midterm Elections Will Not Change Fuel Prices
A few days before the US midterm elections, high fuel prices are one factor that could hurt the Republican Party. Expert Māris Andžāns says the election outcome will not affect prices.
Delfi · 1 Nov, 12:11
UK government weighs formal apology for slave trade role but rules out financial reparations
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled Britain may formally apologise for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade while ruling out financial reparations. Caribbean leaders welcomed the move, though differences over reparations remain.
The Guardian World · 1 Nov, 12:11
Another satellite lost in Russia's "Rassvet" satellite internet project
A "Rassvet-3" satellite (no. 17) from Russia's satellite internet system, meant to rival Elon Musk's "Starlink", burned up in Earth's atmosphere on 30 October. It is the second such loss in the project.
Jauns.lv · 1 Nov, 12:10
Astronomers Find Debris Rings Around a White Dwarf That May Hint at the Solar System's Future
Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory have found a gas disk with two rings around the white dwarf J1328−1450. Researchers say it reflects a process that could one day play out in our own solar system.
Wired · 1 Nov, 12:10
US Study: Souls of Those Who Died Suddenly 'Reborn' Faster
Researchers at the University of Virginia, analysing 1,678 children's accounts of supposed memories of past lives, found that the gap before 'rebirth' is shorter after a sudden death. The authors stress this is not proof of reincarnation and the link is rather weak.
Diena · 1 Nov, 12:09
Tallinn Zoo's oldest resident is a dwarf crocodile named Zhabka
Tallinn Zoo in Estonia's capital is home to several long-lived animals, the oldest being the dwarf crocodile Zhabka, who is over 52. A zoo specialist also spoke about a Przewalski's horse, an African elephant, a pelican and a goat.
ERR (rus) · 1 Nov, 12:08
Putin Is Emerging From Isolation With Help From Trump, The New York Times Reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin is talking with foreign leaders again and could return to the center of world diplomacy, The New York Times reports. The paper ties this to gains in dealings with Washington and to possible summit meetings.
The New York Times · 1 Nov, 12:08
Reeves says UK's future lies in the EU and backs Burnham's approach
Former UK chancellor Rachel Reeves says Britain's future should be in the European Union, arguing Brexit has left the country poorer, weaker and less secure. She welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham's leadership on relations with the bloc.
The Guardian World · 1 Nov, 11:11
US began buying previously sanctioned Russian diesel fuel in October
After a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the United States became a buyer of Russian-made diesel in October, fuel that had earlier been under sanctions. Russia itself is short of fuel because of Ukrainian drone strikes.
LSM (rus) · 1 Nov, 11:11
Canadian PM Says He Won't Sign a US Trade Deal Just for the Sake of a Deal
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Politico he will not strike a trade agreement with the US merely to have one, and is prepared to wait for a new US leader if necessary. He said American families and businesses would also suffer.
Pravda — ziņas · 1 Nov, 11:11
US midterms: two days to go, Democrats still ahead in national polls
Two days before the US congressional midterm elections, Democrats keep their lead in national polls. President Donald Trump and candidates, including El-Sayed, are making final campaign stops.
Al Jazeera · 1 Nov, 11:10
Slaidiņš: Starlink confusion in Ukraine raises questions about US policy
Latvian army major Jānis Slaidiņš says the dispute over Starlink restrictions in Ukraine is about US policy, not Elon Musk. He warns that a militarily important system's availability may depend on a single company.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Nov, 11:10
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Tusk: Politicians in Constitutional Court dispute are using Russian bot support
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that in the conflict over the Constitutional Tribunal, some politicians trying to "destroy democracy" are relying on the support of a "Russian bot army".
TVNET · 1 Nov, 11:10
Ukraine's Civil Society: How DOZORRO Helps Monitor the State Budget
The Ukrainian non-governmental organisation Transparency International Ukraine analyses public procurement through its DOZORRO system and proposes changes. It helps oversee the budget by working with both the state and businesses.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Nov, 11:09
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Tusk: Politicians Threatening Polish Democracy Use Russian Bot Support
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says that in the dispute over the Constitutional Tribunal, some politicians are relying on the backing of a "Russian bot army". He said they are trying to "destroy democracy" in the country.
Apollo.lv · 1 Nov, 11:08
Russian strikes hit energy sites in Zhytomyr and Kyiv regions, leaving over 650 settlements without power
Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have cut power to more than 650 settlements in the Zhytomyr region. In the Kyiv region, energy facilities were damaged and a woman was injured.
Pravda — ziņas · 1 Nov, 10:11
Serbia marks second anniversary of Novi Sad station canopy collapse
Serbia is marking two years since the collapse of the railway station canopy in Novi Sad. Al Jazeera's video report describes the country as changed since the tragedy.
Al Jazeera · 1 Nov, 10:10
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Ukraine's General Staff: Russian Losses Reach 1.59 Million Troops
Ukraine's army General Staff reports that Russian military personnel losses in Ukraine had reached 1,590,270 by Sunday morning. On Saturday alone, 2,100 Russian soldiers were killed or wounded, it says.
TVNET · 1 Nov, 10:10
Youth Protests in Germany Turn Into Riots: Clashes With Police in Frankfurt, Berlin and Hamburg
On the evening of 31 October, youth demonstrations organised by the Gen-Z regelt movement turned violent in several major German cities. Clashes with police occurred in Frankfurt, Berlin, Hamburg and elsewhere, and dozens of people were detained.
ERR (rus) · 1 Nov, 10:08
Rubio says Trump administration did not help Bolsonaro flee Brazil for the US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration did not help Bolsonaro leave Brazil for the United States. Trump said the defeated presidential candidate, who is under investigation in Brazil, may stay in the US as long as he wants.
Al Jazeera · 1 Nov, 09:11
Ardern urges politicians at Sydney Opera House to rebuild trust through financial security
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern told a Sunday forum in Sydney with author Anna Funder that politicians are worsening polarisation. She said trust must be rebuilt by creating financial security in a time of insecurity.
The Guardian World · 1 Nov, 09:11
Ukraine's drone forces report record month for Russian personnel losses in October
Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, said his units hit one Russian service member every 159 seconds in October. He called it the highest figure for the grouping since the full-scale war began.
Pravda — ziņas · 1 Nov, 09:10
Operation "Veles": Ukraine's National Guard "Khartia" units carry out assault in Kharkiv region
Units of Ukraine's National Guard "Khartia" carried out Operation "Veles" in the Kharkiv region, with fighting over a 15 km underground stretch. A column in Ukrainska Pravda stresses the role of discipline and leadership in preparing the troops.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Nov, 09:09