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Clashes with police erupt at protests in several French cities
During Saturday's demonstrations in France, which drew 320,000 people nationwide, clashes broke out between some protesters and police in several cities. Turnout is lower than on previous weekends.
Delfi · 31 Oct, 21:11
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Rubio Unsure Peace Between Ukraine and Russia Can Be Reached Through Talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed doubt at a G20 foreign ministers' meeting about whether a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia is possible. The Kyiv Independent reported his remarks.
TVNET · 31 Oct, 21:11
Discipline and anti-corruption dominate key Communist Party meeting in Beijing
This week's Communist Party of China central committee meeting in Beijing focused on party discipline and fighting corruption. It came ahead of next year, when Xi Jinping is widely expected to try to secure a fourth term as leader.
NPR World · 31 Oct, 21:10
Rubio defends inviting Russia to G20 meetings
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended in Atlanta the decision to invite Russia to G20 meetings, saying peace is impossible without dialogue with Moscow. European officials have criticised the move.
Pravda — ziņas · 31 Oct, 21:10
Court orders Russia to pay US$3.5m for destroying door factory in Ukraine
A commercial court in Ukraine's Chernihiv Oblast ruled that Russia must compensate door maker Korfad for about UAH 161 million in damage to its buildings in Koriukivka. The buildings were hit in a drone attack on 25 November 2025.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 31 Oct, 21:09
Kallas warns on Putin's G20 return as Zelenskyy presses US on Patriots
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that Putin's potential return to the G20 risks normalizing Russian war crimes. Zelenskyy urges the US to speed up Patriot deliveries, and U.K. Prime Minister Burnham is open to a formal apology for the slave trade.
Politico Europe · 31 Oct, 20:11
Evacuated Oleshky residents arrive in Ukraine
Buses carrying evacuated residents of Oleshky, in Ukraine's Kherson region, have arrived in Ukrainian territory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced it.
LSM · 31 Oct, 20:11
Rubio does not rule out inviting Zelensky to G20 summit in Miami
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington could invite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the G20 summit in December if it would bring positive results. He said the decision rests with President Donald Trump.
Pravda — ziņas · 31 Oct, 20:10
Russian drone debris falls at Kyiv shopping centre, injuring 12-year-old girl
Debris from a Russian drone fell at a shopping centre in Kyiv's Obolonskyi district. A 12-year-old girl was injured and received medical treatment at the scene.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 31 Oct, 20:10
COP17 biodiversity talks conclude in Yerevan, Armenia
At U.N. biodiversity talks in Yerevan, Armenia's capital, countries renewed their pledges to protect wildlife. How to pay for those efforts remains unresolved.
The New York Times · 31 Oct, 20:10
Kallas: Russia Not Ready for Peace Talks on Ukraine
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said after the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in the US that Russia has shown no readiness for peace talks. She accused Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of spreading false claims.
Delfi · 31 Oct, 20:10
Virginia and Washington DC Ask Court to Halt Trump's Memorial Arch
The District of Columbia and the state of Virginia have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump's planned memorial arch. The administration says construction could begin as early as next week.
The Guardian World · 31 Oct, 20:09
Vandals Defile Fence at Singer Alla Pugacheva's Country Home Near Moscow
Unknown people have painted a provocative message in red on the fence of singer Alla Pugacheva's country residence in Russia. Pugacheva has condemned Russia's war in Ukraine and left the country in 2022.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 20:09
Putin's potential G20 return risks normalizing Russian war crimes, Kallas says
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas warns that a possible return of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 would risk normalizing Russian war crimes.
Politico Europe · 31 Oct, 19:11
U.S. Embassy Warns of Threat at Moscow's Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow warned on October 31 of a credible threat of a mass casualty event at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve. Russia's Federal Security Service confirmed it received the warning and said appropriate action is being taken.
Meduza · 31 Oct, 19:11
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US Embassy Warned Russia of Possible Attack in Moscow
The US Embassy in Moscow said it warned Russia about a possible attack at the Tsaritsyno museum-reserve. Russia's Federal Security Service confirmed it received a warning about a terrorist attack being prepared.
Apollo.lv · 31 Oct, 19:11
US Embassy in Moscow Warns of Possible Terror Attack at Tsaritsyno Museum Complex
The US Embassy in Russia warned on 31 October of a credible threat of a mass-casualty attack at Moscow's Tsaritsyno museum and park complex. Russia's Federal Security Service confirmed it received information from the US about a planned attack.
Delfi · 31 Oct, 19:11
US Embassy in Moscow warns of possible terrorist attack at Tsaritsyno museum-reserve
The US Embassy in Moscow said it has warned Russia about a possible attack at the Tsaritsyno museum-reserve. Russia's Federal Security Service confirmed it received information from the US about a terrorist attack being prepared.
Jauns.lv · 31 Oct, 19:10
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US Warns Russia of Possible Attack at Moscow's Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve
The US embassy in Moscow says it has warned Russia about a possible attack at the Tsaritsyno museum-reserve. Russia's Federal Security Service confirmed it received the warning.
TVNET · 31 Oct, 19:10
Hundreds of Thousands Protest Again Across France as Police Use Tear Gas in Paris
About 320,000 people joined weekly protests across France on Saturday, with clashes with police in several cities. The movement, started by students, is two months old, and authorities feared fresh unrest on Halloween night.
The New York Times · 31 Oct, 19:09
Drone debris falls on shopping centre grounds in Kyiv, one person injured
Debris from a drone fell on the grounds of a shopping centre in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, on 31 October. One woman was reported injured.
Pravda — ziņas · 31 Oct, 19:08
U.S. Embassy in Moscow Warns of Possible Mass Casualty Attack at Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve
The U.S. Embassy in the Russian capital issued an urgent security alert on 31 October about a credible threat at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve. Russia's Federal Security Service confirmed it had received U.S. information about a planned terrorist attack.
The Moscow Times · 31 Oct, 18:11
Eight injured, including three children, in Russian strike on Pavlohrad
A Russian strike on Pavlohrad in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast has injured eight people, three of them children. Several apartment buildings were damaged.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 31 Oct, 18:10
Stubb: Finland's President Relayed Two Messages from Zelensky to Putin
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that in a 27 October phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin he passed on two messages from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. They concern a possible leaders' meeting and steps to ease tensions.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Oct, 18:09
Stubb: Passed two messages from Zelensky to Putin
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that during his 27 October phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin he relayed two messages from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. They concerned a bilateral leaders' meeting and de-escalation steps.
Pravda — ziņas · 31 Oct, 18:09
Pugacheva hints at 2027 when asked about Russia's future
Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva, asked about Russia's future in an interview in September 2025, urged people to remember 2027 but did not say what she meant. Her words are again being discussed in the media and on social networks.
Jauns.lv · 31 Oct, 18:09
Turkey nominates former foreign minister Sinirlioglu for UN secretary-general
Turkey has formally put forward 70-year-old diplomat Feridun Sinirlioglu to become the next UN secretary-general. He would succeed Antonio Guterres, who has led the organisation for almost 10 years.
France 24 · 31 Oct, 17:11
Ethiopian PM Sends Ministers and Senior Officials to Military Training
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has had cabinet ministers and other senior government figures undergo military training, arguing that army discipline helps build stronger leaders. The step is unusual for the country.
BBC World · 31 Oct, 17:11
Iran's foreign minister calls US outreach a 'positive step'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that the US outreach is a positive step. He said Tehran does not rule out an attack and is prepared for all scenarios, while an Iranian delegation is in Qatar for talks.
Al Jazeera · 31 Oct, 17:11
US Embassy in Moscow warns of possible mass-casualty incident at Tsaritsyno museum
The US Embassy in Russia issued a warning on 31 October about a credible threat of a mass-casualty event at the Tsaritsyno museum-reserve in Moscow. Russian authorities have not yet commented.
Pravda — ziņas · 31 Oct, 17:09
Ukrainian Troops Use Drone-Mounted Net Launcher to Trap and Kill Russian Infantryman
Soldiers of Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade used a drone-mounted net launcher to trap a Russian infantryman on the front line, then killed him with FPV drones. The manufacturer, Ptashka Drones, released video of the episode.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 31 Oct, 16:11
Starmer says UK must move closer to Europe as US ties change
Former UK prime minister Keir Starmer, in his first major political intervention since leaving office, urged Britain and other European countries to draw closer as the US becomes a less reliable partner. He argued the shift is permanent and will not reverse once Donald Trump leaves office.
The Guardian World · 31 Oct, 16:11
Al Jazeera analysis: Gaza was not the central question in Israel's election
An analysis by Al Jazeera, the Qatar-based news network, concludes that Israel's election showed little appetite for political alternatives. This was despite the war in Gaza, regional conflict and the country's international isolation.
Al Jazeera · 31 Oct, 16:11
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Zelensky arrives in Istanbul for talks with Erdogan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Saturday. He is scheduled to hold talks there with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Apollo.lv · 31 Oct, 16:10
Sibiha: Russia Is Trying to Divide the West on Three Levels
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warned at a Nordic Council plenary session in Helsinki that Moscow is trying to weaken Western unity. He highlighted next year's elections in EU countries in particular.
NRA · 31 Oct, 16:10
Miliband tells Lavrov at G20 meeting that Putin is not winning the war
At a G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, USA, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband addressed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov directly and called Russia the aggressor. He cited the killing of 15 people in Dnipro the day before.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Oct, 16:09