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Ukraine's General Staff: Russia lost 2,290 troops in the past day
Ukraine's General Staff says Russian forces lost 2,290 personnel over the past 24 hours in the war in Ukraine. Total Russian personnel losses are now put at about 1,606,400, by Ukrainian estimates.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Nov, 07:11

Israel's Election Produces No Clear Winner, Snap Vote Expected
After Israel's parliamentary election, neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc nor the opposition can secure a stable majority. Analysts say fresh early elections in spring 2027 are the most likely outcome.
Diena · 8 Nov, 07:11

Space has become a critical front in the war as Ukraine and Russia compete in orbit
Satellites and space technology are playing a growing role in the war in Ukraine. Ukraine is striking Russia's space industry and building its own satellite network, while Russia expands its space capabilities.
Guardian Ukraina · 8 Nov, 07:10

Space becomes a key front in the war as Ukraine builds its own satellites and countermeasures
Ukrainian strikes on Russia's space industry and Russian manoeuvres in orbit show that space is increasingly important in the war. After Starlink restrictions, Kyiv is building its own satellite network and testing countermeasures.
The Guardian Science · 8 Nov, 07:10

Houthis say Saudi air strikes in Yemen killed at least 25 people
Media linked to Yemen's Houthi movement report that Saudi air strikes on the town of al-Shariyah near Sanaa killed at least 25 people, including women and children. The Saudi-led coalition has not commented.
BBC World · 8 Nov, 06:13

Ukraine's Foreign Minister: No Sign Russia Is Ready for Real Talks
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says there are no signs on the battlefield that Russia is ready for serious negotiations. Trilateral talks between Kyiv, Washington and Moscow are due in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November.
ERR (rus) · 8 Nov, 06:13

Snow falls in south-east Australia in November as cold air mass sweeps through region
An unseasonal cold air mass has brought snow to alpine areas of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania in Australia's spring. It may be one of the last cold snaps of the year, as forecasters warn of a strong El Niño.
The Guardian World · 8 Nov, 06:11

Kraków city centre shooting: six dead, 16 injured, two police officers in serious condition
A masked man drove a car into Market Square in Kraków, Poland, on Saturday and opened fire, killing six people and wounding 16. The attacker and two police officers remain in serious condition, and mourning has been declared nationwide.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Nov, 06:11

Vinnytsia surgeon uses titanium implants to save wounded soldiers' arms from amputation
Yurii Lazarenko, a lieutenant colonel in Ukraine's Medical Forces, fits wounded soldiers with custom-made titanium shoulder implants at a military hospital in Vinnytsia. Since 2023 he has performed 60 operations on the shoulder and shoulder joint.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Nov, 06:11

Israeli president tasks Eisenkot with trying to form government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Saturday asked ex-military chief Gadi Eisenkot to try to form a government after the October 27 election left neither he nor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a clear majority. Weeks of negotiations are expected.
France 24 · 8 Nov, 05:12

US sets up task force to cut Iran's overland supply routes
US Central Command said on Saturday it has created a new task force to stop Iran moving weapons and other materials over land. The move widens a naval blockade of Iranian ports around the Strait of Hormuz that has lasted for months.
Al Jazeera · 8 Nov, 05:11

Two Uyghurs facing deportation from Thailand say they would be 'like slaves' in China
Rights groups warn Thailand may deport two more Uyghur men to China after they were moved to an immigration detention centre following a prison term. One of them has said he would be 'like a slave' if returned.
The Guardian World · 8 Nov, 05:10

Protests in France Continue for Fourth Straight Weekend, With Fewer Participants
France saw demonstrations for a fourth consecutive weekend, though Interior Ministry sources said turnout was markedly lower. The situation nationwide was described as largely calm and under control.
Delfi · 8 Nov, 04:13

Gunman kills at least six people in central Krakow
A gunman opened fire in Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland's second-largest city, killing at least six people, including a British national. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the attack as terrorism.
BBC World · 8 Nov, 04:13

Mélenchon Unveils Manifesto at Le Bourget for 2027 French Presidential Race
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the French left-wing party France Unbowed, presented his programme at Le Bourget, north of Paris, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. It is his fourth run for the French presidency.
France 24 · 8 Nov, 04:12

Pistorius: Germany Cannot Currently Hand More Patriot Systems to Ukraine
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says Germany can no longer supply Ukraine with Patriot air defence systems, as this would weaken its own defences. He urged partner countries to step up their contributions.
NRA · 8 Nov, 04:12

Two engineers who blew up the bridge near Irpin delayed Russian columns heading for Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has posthumously awarded the Hero of Ukraine title to two military engineers who destroyed the Hostomel bridge near Irpin on 25 February 2022. Both died completing a task that kept a Russian armored column from quickly reaching Kyiv.
Euromaidan Press · 8 Nov, 04:12
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Prince William and Kate Live at Forest Lodge: Security Zone Limits Park Visitors' Access
Prince William, heir to the British throne, his wife Kate and their children have lived since autumn 2025 at the historic Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. Security measures around the house have restricted access to some popular walking spots, prompting complaints from locals.
TVNET · 8 Nov, 04:11

Russian attack on Odesa overnight on 8 November sparks fire
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight on 8 November. A non-residential building caught fire, and a blast wave shattered windows in a nearby private house.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Nov, 04:11

Russian attack on Odesa overnight sets non-residential building on fire
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight on 8 November. A non-residential building caught fire, and a blast wave shattered windows in a nearby private house.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Nov, 04:11

Spain's El Hierro Declares Emergency Over Surge in Migrant Arrivals
Authorities on El Hierro, one of Spain's Canary Islands, have declared an emergency and asked Madrid for help after more than 3,300 migrants and refugees arrived by boat since early November. The island is a main European entry point for people from West Africa.
Al Jazeera · 8 Nov, 04:10

Democrats win decisively in US Congressional elections, dealing blow to Trump
The Democratic Party has won convincingly in US Congressional elections, taking support from Republicans even in traditionally conservative states. Experts link the result mainly to discontent with President Donald Trump's policies.
ERR (rus) · 8 Nov, 03:13

Russia digs tunnels across occupied bank of Kherson Oblast, Ukrainian marine officer says
Alim Kerimov, chief of staff of Ukraine's 34th Separate Marine Brigade, says Russian forces use tunnels up to 150 meters long across 20–30% of the occupied left bank in Kherson Oblast. He says Russia has shifted from frontal assaults to a positional "hybrid" war.
Euromaidan Press · 8 Nov, 03:13

Gunman kills six in Krakow, three more bodies found at his home
A gunman has killed six people in the Polish city of Krakow. Three more bodies were found at his house.
France 24 · 8 Nov, 03:12

Australia to keep four defence sites, including Sydney's Victoria Barracks, in public hands
Following public backlash, the Australian government has dropped plans to sell four heritage-listed defence sites, including Victoria Barracks in Sydney and Melbourne. The wider sell-off of defence property, aimed at raising $3bn for the federal budget, remains in place.
The Guardian World · 8 Nov, 03:11

UFC Head Dana White Turns Down Trump's Offer to Become White House Press Secretary
Dana White, president of the mixed martial arts organisation UFC, has declined the White House press secretary job offered by US President Donald Trump, according to a CNN source. White did not answer publicly when asked about the offer.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Nov, 03:11

US aviation regulator launches first digital air traffic control towers in Florida and Alaska
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says the country's first digital air traffic control towers are now operating at two smaller airports. The technology is part of a $12.5bn effort to modernize ageing aviation infrastructure.
The Guardian World · 8 Nov, 02:13
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1719: Russia digs tunnels on the occupied Kherson bank as Ukraine fields larger ground robots
A daily review from Euromaidan Press covers day 1719 of the war: Russian fortifications on the occupied Dnipro bank, heavy drones used against single armored vehicles, and larger Ukrainian ground robots. It also notes a US-approved Patriot interceptor sale.
Euromaidan Press · 8 Nov, 02:13

Trump Offers White House Press Secretary Job to UFC Chief Dana White
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has offered the White House press secretary post to Dana White, head of the UFC mixed martial arts organization. White did not explicitly accept but posted an image of himself at the briefing lectern.
France 24 · 8 Nov, 02:13

Rosstat Leak: Over 450,000 Russians Killed in Ukraine War, Data Shows
Data stolen from Russia's state statistics agency Rosstat indicates more than 450,000 Russians have died in the war in Ukraine. Russia has not officially published its battlefield losses since September 2022.
The Moscow Times · 8 Nov, 02:11

Blackout continues in Dnipro: over 60,000 consumers left without power
After repeated Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, more than 60,000 consumers in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro were left without electricity on the evening of 7 November. Repairs will start only once the security situation allows.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Nov, 02:11

Over 60,000 consumers left without power in Dnipro after Russian attacks
Repeated Russian attacks on energy facilities left more than 60,000 consumers in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro without electricity on the evening of 7 November. Repairs will start once the security situation allows.
Ukrainska Pravda · 8 Nov, 02:10

Estonian defense official: Russia is stepping up strikes on civilian infrastructure
Gert Kaju of Estonia's Defense Ministry says Russia is intensifying long-range strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets while gaining little on the ground. He expects no major breakthrough from the upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi.
ERR News · 8 Nov, 01:12

Expert: Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU Membership Not Expected Any Time Soon
Benjamin Plevjak, an expert at a Sarajevo-based think tank, says Bosnia and Herzegovina is unlikely to join the EU in his lifetime. He points to a lack of shared vision for the country and politicians' reluctance to carry out reforms.
Delfi · 8 Nov, 01:10

Six killed in shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square
A 25-year-old gunman opened fire in the historic Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland, on Saturday, killing six people and injuring 16. Police say he was arrested, and investigators believe he acted alone.
Euronews · 8 Nov, 01:10

Three bodies found at home of Krakow shooter; Tusk calls attack terrorism
Three bodies have been found at the home of the 25-year-old man who carried out a shooting in the centre of Krakow, southern Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said. He described the attack as an act of terrorism.
Diena · 8 Nov, 01:10