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Lavrov to attend G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in a meeting of G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta, in the United States. Moscow says it plans to use the visit to promote proposals on strengthening the foundations of a multipolar world.

Meduza · 29 Oct, 01:10

Ukrainian parliament vote could save €100 million in payment costs

Ukrainians could save up to €100 million by joining Europe's euro-payment zone, according to Euromaidan Press. Parliament would need to vote before November.

Euromaidan Press · 29 Oct, 01:10

UN experts sound alarm over excessive use of force in French student protests

UN experts have condemned police crackdowns on student protests in France, citing excessive use of force. They warn that such actions deter people from exercising their rights.

Al Jazeera · 29 Oct, 01:10

Labor rights icon Dolores Huerta dies at 96, prompting tributes from US politicians and activists

Dolores Huerta, the US civil and labor rights leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers union, died on Wednesday aged 96. Politicians, activists and an actor have paid tribute to her.

The Guardian World · 29 Oct, 01:09

Nearly two dozen African leaders gather for summit in Moscow

A summit has opened in Moscow, Russia's capital, with nearly two dozen African leaders attending. The Kremlin describes their countries as natural allies against the West.

France 24 · 29 Oct, 00:11

Costa Rica opens mega-prison with capacity for up to 5,100 inmates

Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez has inaugurated a $35m prison near the capital, San Jose. It is built for up to 5,100 inmates and has received its first ones.

Al Jazeera · 29 Oct, 00:10

DeepState: Russian Forces Advance Near Two Villages in Zaporizhzhia Region

The Ukrainian war-mapping project DeepState reports that Russian forces have gained ground near two villages in Zaporizhzhia region. The village names and other details are not given in the available source text.

Ukrainska Pravda · 29 Oct, 00:10

Support for UN vote against US embargo on Cuba falls to 30-year low

The UN General Assembly again passed a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba, but only 130 countries backed it, the lowest since 1995. Latvia, Germany and Italy abstained for the first time in 34 years.

Euronews · 29 Oct, 00:10

New book alleges Jared Kushner had secret Gulf-funded accounts; he calls claims false

Journalist Matthew Cole's new book claims Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner benefited from funds provided by UAE and Saudi princes during Trump's first term. Kushner rejects the claims and threatens legal action.

The Guardian World · 29 Oct, 00:10

Only 8,600 Ukrainians have signed the army's new fixed-term contracts in four months

Just 8,600 Ukrainians have signed the new fixed-term contracts in Ukraine's armed forces over four months. Euromaidan Press reports that the contracts, which promise eventual discharge, are struggling to win trust.

Euromaidan Press · 29 Oct, 00:09

US ambassador suggests Trump could blame Canada if midterms go badly for Republicans

US ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra reportedly told business leaders at a closed meeting that Trump might blame Canada for Republican losses in next week's midterms. The US embassy denies this, saying his remarks were taken out of context.

The Guardian World · 28 Oct, 23:11

Two Belarusians detained in Germany on suspicion of preparing sabotage for Russia

Two Belarusian citizens have been detained in Germany on suspicion of preparing sabotage in Russia's interests. The German magazine Spiegel reported this, citing sources in the security services.

Apollo.lv · 28 Oct, 23:11

Arab-majority parties make historic gains in Israeli election

After the first projections in Israel's parliamentary election on 27 October, France 24 reports historic gains for Arab-majority parties, including the Arab-led Joint List alliance. The source gives no exact results.

France 24 · 28 Oct, 23:10

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro, defeated in election, relocates to Miami

Flavio Bolsonaro, a far-right Brazilian politician, has left Brazil for Miami in the United States with his wife and children after losing an election. He is described as an ally of US President Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera · 28 Oct, 23:10

Burnham's first budget: temporary measures and big decisions postponed

UK Chancellor John Healey presented Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first budget, built largely on temporary measures. Key decisions on defence, welfare and regional powers were pushed to next year.

Politico Europe · 28 Oct, 23:10

Israel's election ends without a clear winner as neither bloc secures a parliamentary majority

Israel's parliamentary election has produced no majority for either of the two rival blocs, so forming a government could take a long time. President Isaac Herzog urged that everything be done to avoid another round of voting.

BBC World · 28 Oct, 23:09

Israel's Election Yields No Clear Winner, With Arab Lawmakers Potentially Pivotal

Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rivals won a majority in Israel's parliamentary election. That could make Arab lawmakers decisive players in the new Parliament.

The New York Times · 28 Oct, 23:09

Republicans Pour Millions Into Traditionally Safe Senate Seats in Final Week Before US Midterms

Ahead of the US midterm elections, Republican-aligned groups have redirected millions of dollars into four Senate races in states that are usually safe for the party. It shows Republicans must defend seats they once considered secure.

Wired · 28 Oct, 23:09

Ukrainian forces appear already active on the Zherebets River's eastern bank

Two mappers show Ukrainian troops on the eastern bank of the Zherebets River this week, including at Terny. Euromaidan Press suggests this may be Operation Vivaldi being pushed across the river, a risky gamble.

Euromaidan Press · 28 Oct, 23:08

Ukrainian media figure urges adopting Denmark's independent media support model

Liza Kuzmenko, head of the Ukrainian NGO Women in Media, argues after a visit to Copenhagen that Ukraine should create a transparent state media fund based on Danish principles. It would replace support for selected TV channels.

Ukrainska Pravda · 28 Oct, 22:11

Ukrainian media advocate urges learning from Denmark's state support for journalism

Liza Kuzmenko, head of the NGO Women in Media, uses an opinion column to compare Denmark's independent media funding system with Ukraine's and calls for renewed debate on a state media fund.

Pravda — ziņas · 28 Oct, 22:11

Russia Building Another Drone Launch Base in Rostov Region

Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia is building one more base near the border for launching jet-powered drones. Up to 100 such drones a day could be launched from it.

TVNET · 28 Oct, 22:10

Train Crash in Spain Kills at Least 68 People

A train crash in Spain has killed at least 68 people. It is the second accident in less than a year on the same busy rail line.

The New York Times · 28 Oct, 22:10

Ukraine's veterans minister: we will fight for our homeland even without European aid

Ukraine's Minister for Veterans Affairs Vitalii Kim told France 24 the country will keep fighting regardless of the outcome of talks on EU funding. He also discussed war fatigue and the challenge of reintegrating veterans.

France 24 · 28 Oct, 22:10

Russell Brand tells trial it was wrong to use fame to facilitate sex with women

British comedian Russell Brand told London's Southwark crown court he had misused his fame in his dealings with women, while insisting he is innocent of all charges of rape and sexual assault.

The Guardian World · 28 Oct, 22:10

Leak Exposes Data on 41,000 US Homeland Security Employees

The nonprofit Distributed Denial of Secrets has published an archive with records on more than 41,000 US Department of Homeland Security employees and contractors, including details of undercover and surveillance programs. Okta, whose login system the data reportedly came from, says it has no evidence of a compromise.

Wired · 28 Oct, 22:10

Norwegian tourism agency responds with humour to Trump's insults

Norway's tourism agency Visit Norway has posted a humorous message about its toilets in response to remarks about the country by US President Donald Trump. Trump's comments caused little stir in Norway itself.

Pravda — ziņas · 28 Oct, 21:11

Israel election: Netanyahu's coalition loses majority, but opposition shuns Palestinian-led parties

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition has lost its majority in Israel's parliamentary election, but most Jewish opposition parties have ruled out governing with Palestinian-led parties. That leaves Netanyahu a path to stay in office or extend his caretaker mandate.

The Guardian World · 28 Oct, 21:11

Former Owner of Domodedovo Airport Obtains Israeli Citizenship

Dmitry Kamenshchik, former owner of Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, has left Russia and settled in Israel, where he gained citizenship. The state took over the airport in 2025 over alleged foreign influence.

Meduza · 28 Oct, 21:10

Car deliberately rams crowd near Hanover in Germany, several injured

On Monday evening a BMW deliberately drove into a group of people in Neustadt am Rübenberge, near Hanover, injuring several. Police are searching for the car's occupants and do not currently treat the incident as a terrorist attack.

NRA · 28 Oct, 21:10

Poland to host first Patriot missile maintenance hub outside the US

Poland will become the first country outside the United States to service PAC-3 missiles used in Patriot air defence systems. The hub will let European states prepare missiles for reuse without shipping them to the US.

Jauns.lv · 28 Oct, 20:11

US labour rights icon Dolores Huerta dies at 96

Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union in the United States, died of cancer on Wednesday aged 96. She was one of the foremost women in US labour history.

France 24 · 28 Oct, 20:11

Balad leader condemns exclusion of Arab parties as racist after Israeli elections

Israel's elections have produced no clear winner, while the opposition bloc refuses to ally with Arab parties. The leader of the Arab party Balad calls this exclusion racist.

Al Jazeera · 28 Oct, 20:11

Columnist Allison Pearson reportedly negotiating exit from Daily Telegraph amid job cuts

Allison Pearson, a right-leaning columnist at Britain's Daily Telegraph, is reportedly in talks to leave as the paper's new owner cuts newsroom staff. Axel Springer has warned that up to 100 journalist roles are at risk.

The Guardian World · 28 Oct, 20:10