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US Tariffs Threaten Paper Mill and Entire Quebec Town of Témiscaming
A paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec, has been idled after US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Canada. Residents are trying to buy it back from its American owner.
BBC World · 31 Oct, 05:09
Oil price surge ends 'never-ending' cruise as Odyssey passengers are put ashore in Cambodia
US-based Villa Vie Residences has ended the voyage of its residential cruise ship MV Odyssey and put passengers ashore at Sihanoukville, Cambodia, after fuel costs became unaffordable following the start of the Iran war. The company will assess restructuring options over the next 60 days.
The Guardian World · 31 Oct, 05:09
Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky under local ceasefire
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the Russia-occupied town of Oleshky in Ukraine. The evacuation took place under a localised ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump.
Al Jazeera · 31 Oct, 05:09
Zelensky to visit Turkey on Saturday to discuss the war and Black Sea security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Turkey on Saturday to discuss the war in Ukraine and Black Sea security with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish presidency announced.
Jauns.lv · 31 Oct, 04:12
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Zelensky to visit Turkey on Saturday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Turkey on Saturday to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. They are to discuss the war started by Russia and the security situation in the Black Sea.
Apollo.lv · 31 Oct, 04:12
Australian tribunal orders part of secret Timor-Leste bugging case to be heard in public
Australia's Administrative Review Tribunal ruled on Friday that the unclassified parts of former senator Rex Patrick's case must be heard openly. The case concerns documents on a 2004 Australian spy operation in Timor-Leste.
The Guardian World · 31 Oct, 04:10
Russian drones strike Sumy, causing fires in two locations
Russian forces hit the Ukrainian city of Sumy with two attack drones, with impacts recorded in the Zarichny district. Preliminary information indicates no casualties.
Pravda — ziņas · 31 Oct, 04:10
Russian Drones Attack Sumy, Starting Fires in Two Locations in Zarichnyi District
Russian forces attacked Sumy, a city in northeastern Ukraine, with strike drones late in the evening. Two drones hit the Zarichnyi district and caused fires; preliminary information indicates no casualties.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Oct, 04:10
How people around the world are preparing for emergencies: five examples from the US, Japan and the Netherlands
The BBC profiled people in the US, Japan and the Netherlands who keep stocks of water, food and other supplies at home in case of a crisis. They describe this as responsible planning rather than panic.
BBC World · 31 Oct, 04:09
Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in US general election
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo submitted a mail-in ballot in his native Chicago ahead of the US midterm elections on November 3. According to the headline, he is the first pontiff to vote in a US general election.
Al Jazeera · 31 Oct, 04:09
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Three Degrees of Burnt Caramel: When It Can Be Saved and When the Pot Goes Too
Latvian news portal TVNET has published a cooking feature on making caramel and avoiding burning it. It outlines three degrees of burning and when caramel can be rescued or the pot must be thrown out too.
TVNET · 31 Oct, 03:11
U.S. State Department Approves Possible $2.1 Billion Sale of 500 Patriot Missiles to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of PAC-3 missiles for Ukraine's Patriot air defense systems. The deal is valued at about $2.1 billion, with partners and allies covering the full cost.
Meduza · 31 Oct, 03:10
US midterm candidates use clothing to signal authenticity: the necktie is out
Ahead of the US congressional midterm elections, candidates are choosing outfits to look capable yet close to voters. Stylists and critics say the necktie has lost its place on the campaign trail.
BBC World · 31 Oct, 03:10
US cancels G20 family photo after Australia, UK and others refuse to pose with Russia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled the traditional group photo at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta after several countries, including the UK and Australia, said they would not appear beside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The rifts make a joint communique unlikely.
The Guardian World · 31 Oct, 03:09
Germany and France brace for protests on Halloween weekend
A wave of youth-led protests has swept Europe, with demonstrators denouncing rising prices and a lack of prospects. Germany and France are preparing for further protests over the Halloween weekend.
Al Jazeera · 31 Oct, 03:09
Trump says "stupid people" wanted him to impose sanctions on Russia
US President Donald Trump told reporters he considers those who urged additional sanctions on Russia to be fools. He questioned whether Moscow can be pressured with sanctions while negotiating the release of Americans.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Oct, 03:09
Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo
More than 5,000 people have died in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a Central African country, according to government data.
Sky News · 31 Oct, 02:11
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal Chief Suspended as Standoff Between Tusk and Opposition Deepens
Police cordoned off Poland's Constitutional Tribunal on the evening of October 30 after its website announced the suspension of president Bogdan Święczkowski and his deputy. Prime Minister Donald Tusk framed the move as part of restoring the rule of law, while the opposition called it a coup.
Meduza · 31 Oct, 02:10
Retired US teacher freed from Russian prison says he only believed it when given new clothes
Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher from Michigan, spoke publicly for the first time since his release from a Russian prison. He was hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House.
The Guardian World · 31 Oct, 02:10
Polish police deployed to top court after head judge suspended
Police have been sent to a top court in Poland after its head judge was suspended. The suspension is part of a long-running dispute over the politicisation of the Constitutional Tribunal under the former government.
Al Jazeera · 31 Oct, 02:10
Thai rights lawyer who questioned monarchy dressed as Harry Potter gets another 2 years and 8 months
A Bangkok court has sentenced human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa to a further two years and eight months under Thailand's lèse majesté law. His combined sentences now exceed 34 years.
BBC World · 31 Oct, 02:09
Russian drone hits private house in Kharkiv, injuring three people
A Russian drone struck a private residential house in Kharkiv, in northeastern Ukraine, overnight on 31 October. Three people were injured and ten more homes were damaged.
Pravda — ziņas · 31 Oct, 02:09
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal in leadership turmoil as judge moves to suspend its president
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal fell into a leadership crisis on Friday evening when judge Anna Korwin-Piotrowska ordered its president and deputy suspended for a month. The tribunal's head called it a coup, and protesters clashed with police outside the building.
Politico Europe · 31 Oct, 01:12
Carney: Canada Is Overdependent on the US and Seeks Closer Partnership With the EU
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told DW after talks with EU leaders in Montreal that Canada relies too heavily on the United States, and he backed the idea of an "associate membership" with the European Union.
Deutsche Welle · 31 Oct, 01:12
Residents leave Russian-occupied Oleshky during US-brokered ceasefire
On Friday some residents left Russian-occupied Oleshky in southern Ukraine during a rare US-brokered ceasefire. Neither Ukraine nor Russia said how many people were evacuated.
France 24 · 31 Oct, 01:11
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US approves sale of 500 Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine
The US State Department announced that President Donald Trump's administration on Friday approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The missiles are intended for the air defense systems Ukraine uses during the war.
TVNET · 31 Oct, 01:09
Teen from Ghana fatally shot on way to school in New York City
A 15-year-old Ghanaian boy, Javits Frimpong, was shot dead on Thursday morning in the Bronx, New York City, on his way to school. Police are seeking three teenagers and have made no arrests.
The Guardian World · 31 Oct, 01:09
Polish Ambassador to China Resigns Over Constitutional Tribunal Crisis
Jakub Kumoch, Poland's ambassador to China, has announced his resignation, saying he can no longer perform his duties given events at home. The political crisis over Poland's Constitutional Tribunal continues to escalate.
Ukrainska Pravda · 31 Oct, 01:09
Police deployed in Poland amid stand-off over control of Constitutional Court
Poland's government is trying to remove the leadership of the Constitutional Court, and riot police have been sent to guard the building. The court calls the move a coup.
BBC World · 31 Oct, 00:11
Carney: Canada has learned it is overdependent on the US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Deutsche Welle after talks in Montreal with EU leaders that Canada is too closely tied to the US and must diversify its partnerships. Canada and the EU are discussing a closer arrangement dubbed "associate membership".
Deutsche Welle · 31 Oct, 00:11
Swiss Supreme Court Upholds 20-Year Sentence for Former Liberian Rebel Commander
Switzerland's supreme court has upheld a 20-year prison sentence for Alieu Kosiah, a former rebel commander from Liberia. He was found to have killed civilians and unarmed soldiers and to have ordered lootings and other crimes against humanity.
Al Jazeera · 31 Oct, 00:11
EU-Canada summit shows both sides tread carefully on closer ties
At the EU-Canada summit both sides looked to deepen cooperation beyond the US and China, but cautiously. Prime Minister Mark Carney said complementarities should strengthen sovereignty.
Politico Europe · 31 Oct, 00:10
Spanish PM: Public Trust in High-Speed Trains Has Been Seriously Undermined
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has acknowledged that trust in the country's high-speed rail has been damaged after a deadly train collision. His government intends to establish the causes and propose solutions.
Pravda — ziņas · 31 Oct, 00:09
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Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute Treated Safety Rules Lightly for Years
Russia's Anti-Plague Institute in Irkutsk has for years been careless about safety measures and has received repeated official warnings from authorities over the past decade.
TVNET · 31 Oct, 00:08
Adult Intimate Games: How Spanking Enthusiasts Find Partners Outside Special Clubs
Latvian news site Apollo.lv has published a piece for adults about intimate games involving spanking. It looks at how people who do not belong to special clubs or communities find partners.
Apollo.lv · 31 Oct, 00:08
Argentina denies Brazil sought explanation over Flavio Bolsonaro's transit to the US
Argentina's foreign ministry denies that Brazil requested an explanation over Flavio Bolsonaro's transit through the country. A Brazilian diplomatic source, however, says Argentina's representative in Brazil was summoned.
Euronews · 30 Oct, 23:12