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Dutch authorities rescue 38 people adrift in a rubber boat
Dutch authorities have rescued 38 people found adrift in a rubber boat in Dutch waters. Migrant boats are rarely found there, and officials are still working to establish where it came from.
Al Jazeera · 1 Nov, 02:11
Sri Lankan woman stranded in Cook Islands for three years over transit visa refusals
A 50-year-old Sri Lankan woman, Ruchira Ranasingha, has been unable to leave the Cook Islands in the South Pacific for three years because New Zealand and Australia keep refusing her transit visas. She wants to return home in time for her son's wedding in November.
BBC World · 1 Nov, 02:10
125th Heavy Mechanized Brigade: a rare Ukrainian unit that has filled its ranks
Almost every unit in Ukraine's army fights short-handed, but the 125th Heavy Mechanized Brigade is a rare exception. According to Euromaidan Press, its recovery is one reason Operation Vivaldi worked.
Euromaidan Press · 1 Nov, 02:10
Russian air strike destroys city executive committee building in Kramatorsk
Russian forces destroyed the executive committee building on Peace Square in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, with an air strike late on 31 October. The head of the city military administration called it the central building of Ukrainian statehood in the city.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Nov, 02:10
Michigan Senate race: El-Sayed asks Stevens to stay away from campaign events
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for a US Senate seat in Michigan, has asked congresswoman Haley Stevens not to attend his campaign events. The open feud between the two Democrats worries a party that sees the race as vital to retaking the Senate.
The Guardian World · 1 Nov, 02:10
Russia and Ukraine agree to a local ceasefire around Oleshky
A temporary truce is in effect in Oleshky, a city in Ukraine's Kherson region that has been cut off from supplies since May. The deal was reached with mediation by US First Lady Melania Trump to deliver humanitarian aid and let residents leave.
ERR (rus) · 1 Nov, 01:12
New local government takes office in the southern Philippines
A new local government has taken its seat in the southern Philippines. The step is described as a milestone in the peace process for a conflict that has lasted some 80 years.
NPR World · 1 Nov, 01:11
Hundreds of thousands protest across France ahead of expected general strike
More than 320,000 people joined nationwide demonstrations in France over the rising cost of living and poor public services, the third such weekend in a row. Protests also took place in Albania, Germany and Italy as young people take to the streets across Europe.
BBC World · 1 Nov, 01:11
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Former adult film actress Lindsey Brooke opens up about life behind the scenes of the industry
Former adult film actress Lindsey Brooke has spoken openly about the industry's behind-the-scenes reality, working conditions and psychological toll after 17 years in it.
Apollo.lv · 1 Nov, 01:10
Judge permanently dismisses Trump's $10bn lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal
A US judge has permanently dismissed Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal. The ruling found that he failed to prove actual malice in the newspaper's reporting.
Al Jazeera · 1 Nov, 01:09
Ukraine's Aidar regiment asks Zelensky and Drapatyi to reverse commander Kovalenko's dismissal
The 24th Separate Assault Regiment "Aidar" of Ukraine's armed forces has publicly asked the president and the commander-in-chief to review the decision to remove its commander, Major Oleksandr Kovalenko. The unit cites his combat experience and the trust of its personnel.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Nov, 01:09
Tusk defends overhaul of Poland's constitutional court despite protests
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed in a televised address on Saturday night to see through a contested overhaul of the Constitutional Tribunal. Overnight protests at the court's building in Warsaw led to riot police being deployed.
The Guardian World · 1 Nov, 01:09
Hundreds evacuated from occupied Oleshky: 'We came back from hell'
After a humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region, hundreds of residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky reached Chernihiv in northern Ukraine via Russia and Belarus. Many were reunited with relatives after years apart.
BBC World · 1 Nov, 00:11
Mass protests continue in France for a third consecutive Saturday
For the third Saturday in a row, thousands of people have taken to the streets across France. Yellow vests, trade unions, schoolchildren and students have joined, and demands now also include stronger protection of civil liberties.
ERR (rus) · 1 Nov, 00:11
Rubio hosts G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta but struggles to unite them
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is hosting a G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, focused on economic and security challenges. NPR reports that he is having a hard time getting officials to align.
NPR World · 1 Nov, 00:10
Some 320,000 people join largely peaceful protests across France for a third weekend
Nationwide demonstrations over living costs and strained public services took place in France on Saturday, with scuffles in the evening in Paris and other cities. The interior minister warned of possible unrest on Halloween night.
France 24 · 1 Nov, 00:10
Legal filing questions Trump's claims of non-citizen voting in California
Data scientists have found that many people the administration of US President Donald Trump labelled "likely non-citizens" were flagged in error. The finding undercuts the administration's claims about non-citizen voting in California.
Al Jazeera · 1 Nov, 00:09
Zelensky: About 120 Clergy Members Killed in Russian Attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a US television interview that Russian forces have killed about 120 clergy members and destroyed or damaged about 800 religious buildings. He stressed that the attacks were deliberate.
Ukrainska Pravda · 1 Nov, 00:09
Clashes Break Out Again in France at End of Day of Protest
More than 300,000 people joined protests in France. The demonstrations began in a festive mood but ended in violence.
The New York Times · 1 Nov, 00:09
Netanyahu accuses Arab parties of stealing votes in Israeli election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Arab parties of stealing the election two days after the vote. Arab parties won 19 of 120 Knesset seats, while neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition has a governing majority.
ERR (rus) · 31 Oct, 23:11
Serbia after Vucic's defeat: election winners are losing patience
After the Student List won Serbia's October 25 parliamentary election, President Aleksandar Vucic has lost his grip on the media and state bodies, while the public expects swift justice. The new parliament has not yet convened.
Deutsche Welle · 31 Oct, 23:11
Youth Protests in Germany Turn Violent in the Evening, Police Use Water Cannon and Pepper Spray
Youth-led protests drew tens of thousands of people across Germany on Saturday. In the evening, clashes with police broke out in several places, and a number of officers were injured.
France 24 · 31 Oct, 23:11
Belfast man charged with possessing explosives and a prohibited weapon
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has charged a 35-year-old man after searches in north Belfast, where suspicious devices were found. He is due in court on Monday.
The Guardian World · 31 Oct, 23:10
Evacuees From Ukrainian City of Oleshky Tell How They Survived in a Combat Zone
Civilians have reached safety after leaving the Ukrainian city of Oleshky, where they spent years in a combat zone, and after a harrowing 24-hour journey. Once out, they reunited with family and friends.
The New York Times · 31 Oct, 23:10
District of Columbia and Virginia sue to block Trump's triumphal arch plans
The District of Columbia and Virginia have taken legal action to stop the triumphal arch proposed by US President Donald Trump. The monument has drawn fierce opposition from local governments.
Al Jazeera · 31 Oct, 23:10
Youth-led protests in Germany turn into clashes with police in several cities
On Saturday, demonstrations organised by the group "Gen Z regelt!" took place across Germany over climate, education and the cost of living. Some turned violent, with police using water cannon and pepper spray.
Jauns.lv · 31 Oct, 23:10
Polish PM Tusk: No room for compromise on judicial independence
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed the nation on Saturday evening. He said it is his duty as head of government to defend the independence of the judiciary and that there can be no compromise on the issue.
LSM · 31 Oct, 23:09
Ukraine's General Staff: 55 Clashes Recorded on the Pokrovsk Axis in One Day
Since the start of 31 October, 245 combat clashes have been recorded along the Ukrainian front, 55 of them on the Pokrovsk axis. This is according to the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff summary as of 22:00.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Oct, 23:09
Denmark grows 1,198-kilogram pumpkin, a new Scandinavian record
The annual giant pumpkin contest at Tivoli amusement park in Denmark was won by a pumpkin weighing 1,198 kilograms. Its grower, Peter Holst Olsen, set a new Danish and Scandinavian record.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 23:09
Oleshky evacuees reunite with families in Ukraine after truce
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region arrived in Ukrainian-held territory on Saturday. The operation took place under the most significant truce since Russia's full-scale invasion began.
Guardian Ukraina · 31 Oct, 22:12
Zelensky Wants Faster Air Defense Missiles by Borrowing From Partners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to discuss with some partners the temporary transfer of 10–30 air defense missiles to Ukraine, to be repaid later from the US package of 500 PAC-3 missiles. He says American deliveries are delayed by several years.
Pravda — ziņas · 31 Oct, 22:11
Zelensky wants to borrow air defense missiles until US deliveries arrive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to discuss with some partners the temporary transfer of 10–30 missiles to Ukraine, to be repaid from the 500 PAC-3 missiles approved by the US. The American deliveries are expected only in several years.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Oct, 22:11
Youth-led protests sweep Europe as French interior minister warns of risk of disorder
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk" of disorder on Halloween as some 320,000 people took to the streets nationwide. NPR reports that youth-led protests are sweeping across Europe.
NPR World · 31 Oct, 22:11
Police use tear gas on protesters on the outskirts of Paris
Clashes broke out between police and protesters on the outskirts of Paris during a third consecutive weekend of nationwide demonstrations over the rising cost of living and poor public services. France's interior ministry reported over 320,000 participants nationwide and at least 290 arrests.
BBC World · 31 Oct, 22:10
Ukraine’s military leadership shake-up: two new Donbas and Center commands, fewer reports, but gaps remain
Ukraine’s new army chief is beginning to share authority, and two new commands have been created. A front-line officer says reporting demands have eased, but shortcomings remain.
Euromaidan Press · 31 Oct, 22:08
Police clash with masked rioters after largely peaceful protests across France
Police used teargas against masked groups in Paris, Marseille and other French cities on 31 October, after a third wave of protests over the cost of living and public services. The interior ministry put turnout at about 320,000 nationwide.
The Guardian World · 31 Oct, 21:11