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Zambia's opposition criticizes government restructuring and layoffs
Opposition lawmakers in Zambia have criticized the government over dismissals and early retirements of public servants "in the national interest" since the August election. The government denies a political purge and calls the process a lawful institutional realignment.
Deutsche Welle · 8 Nov, 23:13
US officials head to Berlin for drug pricing talks
US officials are traveling to Berlin, the German capital, for talks on drug pricing. The available source text gives no further details about the talks.
Politico Europe · 8 Nov, 23:12
Founder of Russian misogynist movement denies role in hoax bomb threats against European flights
Vladislav Pozdnyakov, founder of the Russian "Men's State" movement, denies involvement in hoax bomb threats against European flights. Italy's ANSA agency reported the threats were sent in the name of "Men's State fighters."
Meduza · 8 Nov, 23:12
Ukraine Strikes Four Russian Drone Ground Control Stations
Ukraine's defence forces hit four Russian drone ground control stations on 7 November, in occupied territories and inside Russia. The most valuable target was a base of the Rubicon unit in occupied Berdiansk.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 23:12
National Geographic and nudity: how the magazine portrayed indigenous peoples
From 1896 the US magazine National Geographic published photographs of unclothed indigenous people, which boosted circulation but, researchers say, reinforced racial stereotypes. In 2018 its editor acknowledged that its coverage had been racist for decades.
Diena · 8 Nov, 23:12
Hackers claim stolen Rosstat data points to 390,000+ Russian deaths in Ukraine war
Hacker groups Kiberpartizany BY and Silent Crow say they breached Russia's statistics service Rosstat and used the stolen data to estimate Russian war deaths. Their figures range from 393,881 to 450,100; the authenticity of the data has not yet been confirmed.
Euronews · 8 Nov, 23:11
Ukraine Today: Photo Chronicle of Days 1717, 1718 and 1719 of the War
LSM.lv has published a photo chronicle of Russia's war in Ukraine as seen by photographers of independent agencies. It covers days 1717, 1718 and 1719 of the war.
LSM (rus) · 8 Nov, 23:11
Israeli Emergency Expert: In a Crisis, Residents Are the First Responders
Haim Rafalovsky, disaster management coordinator at Israel's emergency medical service, tells Delfi that preparing for war and crises also means health care capacity and community readiness. He says October 7, 2023 showed that rescuers will not always reach the victims in time.
Delfi · 8 Nov, 23:11
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Trump Says Renewed War With Iran Unlikely if Talks Make Progress
US President Donald Trump told CNN that resuming hostilities with Iran is very unlikely if negotiations make progress. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said peace talks are on hold while Tehran assesses the political fallout of the US elections.
Apollo.lv · 8 Nov, 23:10
NATO Faces Roughly €7 Billion Shortfall in Military Aid Pledged to Ukraine
NATO allies are around €7 billion short of their pledge to provide Ukraine with €70 billion in military aid this year, three alliance diplomats said. The gap could limit Kyiv's ability to buy air defense and other equipment this winter.
Politico Europe · 8 Nov, 22:12
Finland prepares new entry restrictions for Russian athletes ahead of NHL games in Helsinki
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says the Foreign Ministry is preparing additional entry restrictions for Russian citizens, including professional athletes. Two NHL games are scheduled in Helsinki next week, with Russian players expected to take part.
Meduza · 8 Nov, 22:12
Two injured and 13 houses hit in Russian attack on Khmelnytskyi Oblast
A Russian attack on the Khmelnytskyi district of Khmelnytskyi Oblast in Ukraine injured two people, destroyed one house and damaged 12 more. The injuries are minor, and firefighters have put out the resulting fire.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 22:12
Erdoğan joins Aliyev in Karabakh for Azerbaijan's Victory Day
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan travelled to Azerbaijan on Sunday to attend Victory Day events in Karabakh alongside President Ilham Aliyev. The visit followed weeks of diplomatic disagreements between Ankara and Baku.
Euronews · 8 Nov, 22:11
Trump Says Resuming Military Action Against Iran Is Very Unlikely if Talks Progress
US President Donald Trump told CNN that renewed strikes on Iran are very unlikely if negotiations make progress. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said peace talks have been suspended following the US election results.
Delfi · 8 Nov, 22:10
France to take part in Ukraine-US-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said France will be at the table for the trilateral Ukraine-US-Russia meeting in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November. He has not yet said who will represent the country.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 21:12
Seven dead and over 100 injured as trains collide near Giza, Egypt
At least seven people have died and more than 100 were injured when two passenger trains collided near Giza, Egypt. The president has ordered an investigation and accountability for anyone found negligent.
BBC World · 8 Nov, 21:12
Overcrowded car plunges into lake in Brazil, killing ten, including five children
A car went into a lake in a rural part of Barra Mansa, in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, in the early hours of Sunday, and ten people died, five of them children. Police are investigating the circumstances.
Euronews · 8 Nov, 21:12
Black cat trapped for days in a Polish tomb is rescued
A cat that had been stuck for several days in a burial vault at a cemetery in Radom, Poland, has been rescued. The animal was handed to a veterinarian to have its health checked.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Nov, 21:10
Russia Says It Struck Three Ships in the Black Sea and Two Power Substations in Ukraine
Russia's Defense Ministry said overnight strikes hit three cargo ships in the Odesa area and two electricity substations in Ukraine. Ukrainian energy company DTEK said more than 600,000 people in the Dnipropetrovsk region lost power.
The Moscow Times · 8 Nov, 20:13
Ordnance Survey marks 225 years of maps, and The Guardian argues paper still beats satnav
Ordnance Survey, Britain's national mapping agency, this week marked 225 years since its first map was published. A Guardian editorial argues that paper maps retain a charm that satnav and Google Maps cannot match.
The Guardian Science · 8 Nov, 20:12
South Africa's ANC Posts Its Worst Result Ever in Municipal Elections
South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) won under 31% in Wednesday's municipal elections. It lost its majority in six of eight metropolitan regions, and tough coalition talks are expected.
Deutsche Welle · 8 Nov, 20:12
Rutte says he and Zelenskyy plan to get "sloshed" in the Swiss Alps after the war
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told a Dutch talk show how he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plan to mark the end of the Russia-Ukraine war. He said the two intend to drink in the Swiss mountains.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 20:12
Surgeons Who Were Lunching Near Krakow Shooting Saved Wounded Officer, Colleague Says
After Saturday's mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, one of two surgeons who gave aid at the scene says his colleague undoubtedly saved a gravely wounded police officer's life. Six people were killed and 15 injured, and prosecutors have opened a terror investigation.
BBC World · 8 Nov, 20:10
At Least Seven Dead, Over 100 Injured in Egyptian Train Collision
Two passenger trains collided south of Giza in Egypt, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 100. One of the dead is the driver of one of the trains.
NRA · 8 Nov, 20:10
Parents and sister of Krakow shooter found dead at his home
Three bodies found at the home of the 24-year-old Krakow shooter in Poland are his parents and sister. On Saturday he killed six people and wounded 16 in the city's market square.
Delfi · 8 Nov, 19:12
Latvian citizen who threatened Ukrainian family on Swiss train receives penalty
The Bern cantonal prosecutor's office has found Latvian citizen Aleksandrs Vabiks, who lives in Switzerland, guilty of repeated threats and insults against four victims. He received a fine and a suspended monetary penalty.
Jauns.lv · 8 Nov, 19:12
Zelenskyy: Russia used humanitarian operation in Oleshky for major troop rotation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia used a humanitarian operation in Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, to rotate personnel and equipment on the Dnipro's left bank. After a meeting with regional heads, he also covered Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr and Kramatorsk.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 19:11
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Ukraine Says It Hit Four Russian Drone Control Centres
Ukraine's armed forces have reported strikes on four Russian drone control centres, including one in Berdiansk and one in Russia's Bryansk region. The General Staff called the Berdiansk site the most valuable target.
Apollo.lv · 8 Nov, 19:11
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Israeli Defense Minister: The Fight Against Iran Is Not Over
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that the mission against Iran is unfinished and warned Lebanon's Hezbollah not to join in if fighting resumes. The statement comes as Israel's opposition is trying to form a new coalition after Benjamin Netanyahu's election defeat.
TVNET · 8 Nov, 19:11
NASA opens applications for new astronauts to live and work on the Moon
The US space agency NASA has started a new astronaut selection round for its Artemis program. Applications close on 3 December, with final selection expected in late 2027.
The Guardian Science · 8 Nov, 19:10
Wirecard fugitive claimed in messages to Russian spy that he toppled Sebastian Kurz
Politico Europe reports that Jan Marsalek, a fugitive linked to the Wirecard scandal, claimed in messages to a Russian spy that he toppled Sebastian Kurz. The source text provided contains no details of the article.
Politico Europe · 8 Nov, 19:10
Magma deep underground may hold far more oxygen than previously thought
An international team of scientists has found in laboratory experiments that molten rock under high pressure can absorb extra oxygen. This suggests ancient volcanic eruptions may have influenced the development of Earth's atmosphere.
NRA · 8 Nov, 19:10
45 People Still Missing in Komyshuvakha After Russian Strike
Search and rescue work in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, has entered its seventh day after the Russian strike of 2 November. Fifty-five bodies have been recovered, 29 victims identified, and 45 people remain on missing persons lists.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 18:12
Zhytomyr Schools Switch to Remote Learning After Russian Strike on Boiler House
Schools in the Ukrainian city of Zhytomyr that lost heating after a Russian attack on a boiler house are temporarily moving to remote learning. Children from unheated kindergartens will be relocated to other facilities.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 17:11
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France: Europe Will Be Represented at US-Russia-Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Europe will take part in the talks on ending the war in Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, with the US acting as mediator. Russia has so far indicated there is no place for Europeans at the table.
TVNET · 8 Nov, 17:11
400,000-Year-Old Teeth From China Point to Homo erectus Genetic Legacy in Modern Humans
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences analysed proteins from six Homo erectus teeth and found a variant also seen in Denisovans. This suggests part of the extinct species' genetic legacy may have reached modern humans via Denisovans.
NRA · 8 Nov, 17:10