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Ukrainian Americans Say Trump's Ukraine Shift May Cost Republicans Votes in Midterms
Ahead of the 3 November US midterm elections, some Ukrainian American voters in Pennsylvania, including longtime Republicans, say they will vote against President Donald Trump's party over his turn against Ukraine. Voter sentiment is also shaped by the Iran war and tariffs.
Guardian Ukraina · 30 Oct, 10:09

France to deploy about 70,000 police for Saturday protests
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has warned of a very high risk of public disorder during protests on October 31 and announced the deployment of about 70,000 police officers and gendarmes. The new protest day was called by the Yellow Vest movement and student unions after rioting on October 17 that was among the country's worst in years.
France 24 · 30 Oct, 09:11

Ukraine: Demining of Humanitarian Aid Routes Completed in Russian-Occupied Oleshky
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian parliament's human rights commissioner, has announced that demining of humanitarian aid routes is complete in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region. The aid convoy is said to be ready to set off.
LSM · 30 Oct, 09:11

Russia attacks Ukraine overnight with ballistic missiles and 113 drones; 96 downed
Overnight on 30 October, Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles, four Kh-59/69 missiles and 113 drones. Ukrainian air defence downed three missiles and 96 drones, and hits were recorded at 17 locations.
Pravda — ziņas · 30 Oct, 09:10

France Braces for Violent Protests as Police and Prefects Receive Tighter Security Orders
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has warned of a very high risk of violence at protests expected this Saturday against the cost of living and inequality. Police and regional prefects have been told to put strict security measures in place.
NRA · 30 Oct, 09:10

Europe Today: Rare truce holds in Oleshky, Albania imposes heavy fines on protesters
Euronews' morning programme Europe Today on 30 October covered the truce in Oleshky in Ukraine, Albania's heavy fines for demonstrators, Israel's political deadlock and the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Euronews · 30 Oct, 09:09
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Ukraine's General Staff: Russia's October losses are the highest since the full-scale war began
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff says Russian forces lost 49,040 troops in fighting in Ukraine in October. It describes this as the highest monthly figure since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
Apollo.lv · 30 Oct, 08:11

Euronews publishes its morning news video bulletin for 30 October
The international news outlet Euronews released a short morning video news bulletin on 30 October 2026. The source text does not say what specific events it covers.
Euronews · 30 Oct, 08:09

General Staff: Russia Lost 1,590 Troops and Two Aircraft in the Past Day
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff published figures on 30 October on Russian losses in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. By its count, Russia lost 1,590 personnel and two aircraft over the past day.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Oct, 07:11
Venezuela's Machado returns from exile, urges elections in 2027
Nobel laureate and Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has returned home from exile. She is calling for elections in 2027 and criticising a US oil deal with Caracas.
Al Jazeera · 30 Oct, 07:11

Man arrested in Uganda over alleged killings of 38 people
Security forces in Uganda, an East African country, have detained Moses Mudjurizi, who is accused of killing 38 people and eating their remains between 2010 and 2025. His guilt has yet to be decided in court.
NRA · 30 Oct, 07:09

Feral deer could become Australia's next feral pig problem, report warns
An unpublished Australian government report shows the country is failing to halt the spread of feral deer. Only South Australia, which launched an eradication program in 2022, is succeeding.
The Guardian World · 30 Oct, 06:11
Detroit gas stations sell discounted fuel in Trump's name
Gas stations promoted by US President Donald Trump are selling discounted fuel in Detroit. The offer comes as Americans struggle with rising prices.
Al Jazeera · 30 Oct, 06:11

Third air raid alert of the day sounds in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine
An air raid alert was declared for the third time since the start of the day on 30 October in Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions, over the threat of Russian ballistic missiles. Ukraine's Air Force says the threat remains.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Oct, 06:10

Expert: Trump Could Become a "Lame Duck" After the Midterm Elections
Geopolitics expert Māris Andžāns says a Republican setback in the US Congressional midterm elections would make it harder for Donald Trump to pursue his agenda. The vote takes place on Tuesday, 3 November.
Jauns.lv · 30 Oct, 06:09

Five areas where the UK government's economic data is shaky
Experts say the figures the UK government uses on immigration, unemployment, inflation, free school meals and homelessness are patchy. That casts doubt on the numbers behind this week's budget.
Politico Europe · 30 Oct, 06:09

Arab Town in Israel Celebrates Election Gains but Wonders Whether Anything Will Change
Gains by Arab-led parties in Israel's election have energized Taibe, a town in the central part of the country. Arab voters elsewhere in Israel, however, say they have no place in any future government.
The New York Times · 30 Oct, 06:09

Leaked audio sheds new light on Spain's Toledo train collision
Spanish media have published leaked recordings of exchanges between a control centre and train drivers just before two trains collided near Toledo. Officials are still investigating the cause of the disaster.
BBC World · 30 Oct, 05:11

Cuba's Foreign Minister: We Will Outlast the Trump Administration
The Trump administration is waging its most intense pressure campaign on Cuba in decades. The Cuban government says its plan is simply to endure.
The New York Times · 30 Oct, 05:11

Germany Braces for Youth Protests in About 30 Cities on Saturday
The German youth initiative "Gen Z regelt" is organising demonstrations in around 30 cities on Saturday against the cost of living, climate change and conditions in schools. Organisers expect tens of thousands of participants, while similar protests in France have already turned into riots.
Jauns.lv · 30 Oct, 05:11
Husband of India's finance minister joins protests over voter-list revision
The husband of India's finance minister has joined mass protests against the revision of voter lists. He questions the integrity of the election process.
Al Jazeera · 30 Oct, 05:10

Two helicopters collide in mid-air in Oregon, killing three
Two helicopters collided in the air near McMinnville airport in northwestern Oregon, killing three people. One carried a flight instructor and a student pilot, the other a lone pilot.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Oct, 05:10

China's Communist Party expels record number of officials at plenum
The Chinese Communist Party expelled a record 33 members at its fifth plenum, where more than a quarter of the original Central Committee was absent. The gaps point to the scale of Xi Jinping's purges.
The Guardian World · 30 Oct, 05:09

Brussels' Halloween guide: who in the EU is afraid of whom
POLITICO Europe has compiled a Halloween-themed look at the political fears gripping Brussels, from Marine Le Pen's presidential chances in France to the European Parliament's budget standoff.
Politico Europe · 30 Oct, 05:09
Temporary Ceasefire in Oleshky: Residents Have Until Friday Afternoon to Leave as Aid Distribution Nears
A temporary ceasefire is in effect in Russian-occupied Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region to allow a humanitarian mission. Residents wishing to leave have until 2 p.m. on October 30, and aid for those who stay is due to start after 2:30 p.m.
Meduza · 30 Oct, 04:11

Tunisian families seek answers about men forcibly conscripted into Russia's war in Ukraine
Concern is growing in Tunisia as families of several men who went to Russia for work or study still do not know their fate. The men were reportedly forcibly conscripted into the war in Ukraine, France 24 reports.
France 24 · 30 Oct, 04:11

No Clear Winner in Israel's Election, Final Results Show
Final results from Israel's parliamentary election show that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp nor the opposition has won a majority. How the next government will be formed remains unclear.
The New York Times · 30 Oct, 04:10

El Niño drought in Papua New Guinea affects up to 8 million people
A severe drought linked to the El Niño climate pattern is affecting as many as 8 million people in Papua New Guinea, causing shortages of food, water and electricity. An influential coalition has called it a national crisis.
The Guardian World · 30 Oct, 04:10
Trump administration renews bid to block Alaska election results
The US Trump administration has renewed its legal effort to block election results in Alaska. The updated lawsuit cites a new report alleging that Democratic operatives recruited a competitor to confuse voters.
Al Jazeera · 30 Oct, 04:10

Russian forces strike industrial enterprise in Poltava region overnight
Russian forces attacked an industrial enterprise in the Kremenchuk district of Ukraine's Poltava region overnight on 30 October. Details of the consequences are still being clarified.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Oct, 04:09

Canada and Europe face shared challenge of diversifying without antagonizing the US and China
Canada and the EU want to help reshape the global order while reducing dependence on the major powers. A Politico Europe analysis says both must keep relations with the US and China intact.
Politico Europe · 30 Oct, 04:09

Russian strike kills two teenage girls in Chernihiv
A Russian Banderol cruise missile strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv has killed two teenage girls. Meanwhile, a separate US-brokered local truce around the occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region is reported to be holding.
Euronews · 30 Oct, 03:10

Freed American Hubbard Describes His Years in a Russian Prison
Stephen James Hubbard, a retired teacher arrested in Russia soon after the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has spoken about his time in prison after being freed. He said he sometimes lost hope.
The New York Times · 30 Oct, 03:10

At Least Two Dead After Explosion at Residential Building in Regensburg, Germany
An explosion destroyed part of a residential building in the southern German city of Regensburg, and two bodies have been found in the rubble. The cause is unknown and police are investigating.
Ukrainska Pravda · 30 Oct, 03:09

North Korea tests attack drones as Kim calls for superiority in drone technology
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a weapons demonstration featuring attack drones, missiles and a multiple rocket launcher, state media said. It came a day after Seoul reported about a dozen short-range ballistic missiles fired by the North.
France 24 · 30 Oct, 03:09

Australia's antisemitism envoy proposes external ombudsman to oversee ABC and SBS Middle East coverage
Australia's special envoy to combat antisemitism, Jillian Segal, has proposed an external independent ombudsman to monitor public broadcasters ABC and SBS on coverage of Gaza and the Middle East. The broadcasters have previously rejected external oversight.
The Guardian World · 30 Oct, 03:09