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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

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

Sternenko: Far Bigger Threats Lie Ahead Than Jet-Powered Shahed Drones

Ukrainian volunteer and former defence ministry adviser Serhii Sternenko explains in an interview how Ukraine is countering jet-powered Shahed drones. He also discusses dependence on Starlink communications and possible new threats.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 16:10

French foreign minister says Europe will be represented in Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has said Europe will be represented at talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for further sanctions on Russia ahead of the meeting.

Politico Europe · 8 Nov, 16:10

Ukrainian and Polish experts find no WWII mass graves in Ternopil Oblast

Ukrainian and Polish specialists have finished a new search phase at the former village of Puzhnyky in Ternopil Oblast but found no mass grave. They did uncover the foundation of a cemetery chapel, and the area is to be scanned with LiDAR next.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 15:12

Egypt reopens its embassy building in Libya's capital Tripoli after 12 years

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reopened the embassy building in Tripoli, closed since 2014, on Saturday. During the visit he discussed trade, energy and the disputed Turkey-Libya maritime boundary.

Euronews · 8 Nov, 15:11

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Back on Backup Generators After Losing External Power

The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine lost its external power supply on Sunday and is again using diesel generators to cool its reactors. The IAEA says fuel reserves should last about two weeks.

The Moscow Times · 8 Nov, 14:13

Russian drone targets rescuers at Komyshuvakha strike site, where search for victims continues

A Russian drone attacked State Emergency Service workers in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, on the morning of 8 November. No one was hurt, but rescue equipment was damaged.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 14:12

Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in eastern Ukraine

Russian shelling and attacks on energy facilities have cut electricity to about 600,000 people in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has also lost power.

Politico Europe · 8 Nov, 14:11

US forces disable commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman for trying to breach Iran blockade

US forces on Saturday used precision munitions to disable the cargo ship M/V Huda in the Gulf of Oman, saying its crew ignored warnings about the naval blockade of Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guards separately said two oil tankers hit mines in and near the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · 8 Nov, 14:11

Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missiles over Riyadh and oil-rich regions

The Saudi-led military coalition said on Sunday, 8 November, that it had intercepted several missiles launched by Yemen's Houthis. Debris slightly damaged an Aramco building in Riyadh; no one was hurt.

Apollo.lv · 8 Nov, 14:11

Houthis fire missiles toward Riyadh and other Saudi regions

The Saudi-led coalition said on Sunday it intercepted ballistic and cruise missiles launched by Yemen's Houthis toward Riyadh and other regions. Debris slightly damaged an Aramco building in the capital, and no one was hurt.

TVNET · 8 Nov, 14:10

Summer Is Getting Longer in Europe, Gaining About 10 Days Per Decade in Spain

Data from Spain's meteorological agency shows climate warming has lengthened summer in Spain by roughly ten days per decade since the 1980s. A study projects that without major emission cuts, summer in the Northern Hemisphere could last almost six months by 2100.

NRA · 8 Nov, 14:10

Zelenskyy: Russia Intensifies Attacks Ahead of Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is stepping up strikes to pressure Kyiv before US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi. An overnight attack on energy facilities left five Ukrainian regions without power.

Guardian Ukraina · 8 Nov, 13:12

Russia launched 115 missiles and over 3,000 drones at Ukraine in one week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia used 115 missiles, nearly 1,900 guided aerial bombs and more than 3,000 attack drones against Ukraine over the past week. He called for tougher sanctions on Russia.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 13:11

Small plane makes emergency landing on busy Florida road, hits pickup truck

A small Cessna aircraft made an emergency landing on a busy road in the US state of Florida after a mechanical failure and struck a pickup truck. No injuries were reported, and the Federal Aviation Administration will lead the investigation.

Delfi · 8 Nov, 13:11

Man Detained in Japan After Confessing to Stabbing Bookstore Employee

Japanese police have detained Satoshi Okamoto on suspicion of stabbing an employee of a Junkudo store, part of the Maruzen & Junkudo bookstore chain. He reportedly confessed and told officers he held a grudge against society.

TVNET · 8 Nov, 13:11

How to Remind Your Boss About Your Vacation Without Annoying Them

Workplace advice from Wired recommends announcing paid time off in stages and across several channels. Repeating the message helps prevent a manager from forgetting an approved vacation.

Wired · 8 Nov, 13:10

Euronews midday news bulletin for 8 November

Euronews published its regular midday video news bulletin on 8 November 2026. The source names no specific event or story.

Euronews · 8 Nov, 13:10

Emergency power cuts introduced in Dnipro, Kyiv and five oblasts of Ukraine

Emergency power cuts have been introduced in several Ukrainian regions, including Dnipro and Kyiv, on the orders of grid operator Ukrenergo. Earlier on 8 November, over 600,000 consumers in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast lost electricity after Russian attacks on the energy system.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 12:12

Six killed in Krakow shooting; suspect is a 25-year-old Polish citizen

A gunman opened fire in central Krakow, Poland's second largest city, on Saturday, killing six people and injuring several others. Police say the suspect is a 25-year-old Polish citizen, and three more bodies were later found at his home.

BBC World · 8 Nov, 12:12

At least 21 dead as migrant boat capsizes off Senegal's coast

A migrant boat has capsized off northwest Senegal, leaving at least 21 people dead. Search and rescue efforts continue, with only one survivor found so far.

Euronews · 8 Nov, 12:10

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Loses External Power for the 16th Time This Year

The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine was fully cut off from the power grid on 8 November. It is the 16th complete loss of external power since the start of 2026.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 11:12

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Loses External Power, Backup Diesel Generators Running

The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine lost its external power supply on Sunday after the Ferosplavna line was disconnected. Backup diesel generators are supplying the plant, and radiation levels are reported as normal.

The Moscow Times · 8 Nov, 11:11

India sees growth in businesses renting out “grandchildren” as companions for the elderly

A growing number of companies in Indian cities pay young people to accompany older people. The service responds to rapid population ageing and widespread loneliness among seniors.

Al Jazeera · 8 Nov, 11:11

Russian attacks kill five civilians in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast

Five civilians were killed and five more injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine on 7 November. The figures were given by Vadym Filashkin, head of the regional military administration.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 8 Nov, 10:12

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles aimed at Riyadh and Eastern Province

The Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed three ballistic and two cruise missiles launched by the Iran-aligned Houthis at the kingdom. The Houthis separately report 33 people killed in coalition air strikes on a village near Sanaa.

Al Jazeera · 8 Nov, 10:12

Ukraine's General Staff: Russian Attacks Concentrated Around Kostiantynivka Over Past Day

Ukraine's General Staff reports 199 combat clashes along the front over the past 24 hours. Russian forces attacked most actively in the Kostiantynivka direction in Donetsk region, with 23 assaults recorded.

Pravda — ziņas · 8 Nov, 10:10

Israel's President Tasks Opposition Candidate Eisenkot With Forming Government

Israel's president has tasked former armed forces chief Eisenkot with forming a government after elections in which no main contender won a clear majority. He ran as the main rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Apollo.lv · 8 Nov, 09:12

After US midterms, Democrats hope economic populism can win back voters

An Al Jazeera opinion piece argues that the Democrats improved their standing in the US midterm elections because many candidates stressed working-class interests and affordability. In the author's view, the result is a second chance rather than a pledge of loyalty to the party.

Al Jazeera · 8 Nov, 09:12

Braže: Russia Shifting to a Long-Term War Footing

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said in Warsaw that Russia is moving to a long-term war footing. Participants at the Council of the Baltic Sea States meeting with Ukraine signed a declaration backing Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia.

NRA · 8 Nov, 09:11

Over 600,000 Consumers Left Without Power in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Region After Russian Attacks

On the morning of 8 November, more than 600,000 consumers in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region lost electricity because of Russian attacks on the energy system. Hospitals and critical infrastructure have switched to generators.

Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Nov, 08:12

Euronews morning bulletin of 8 November: a short roundup of the day's news

The international news outlet Euronews published its regular video news bulletin on the morning of 8 November 2026. It briefly summarises the main stories from Europe and the wider world.

Euronews · 8 Nov, 08:11