Vice President JD Vance’s seemingly clear path to succeeding President Donald Trump has suddenly become much less certain.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:30
Bitcoin was down 0.2% since midnight UTC at about $80,250, remaining above $80,000 after Wednesday’s jump. Spot ETFs ended a three-day run of outflows.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:30
Bitcoin stayed around $80,000 and Ether rose 4% as crypto ETFs attracted fresh inflows, following a Wall Street rebound and a nearly 9% drop in Brent crude.
The 2026 midterms were the most expensive on record, with nearly $12 billion spent during the campaign. Elon Musk, the largest individual donor ever, gave more than $440 million to support Republicans. Democrats’ decisive win on Tuesday exposed the limits of his money, power and influence.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:29
European shares approached an all-time high as investors wagered that the scale of Republicans’ defeat in the US midterms would constrain White House policymaking that has weighed on markets.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:29
Democracy activist Joshua Wong was given another 10 years in prison on Thursday for colluding with foreign powers, marking his second punishment under Hong Kong’s national security law. He has spent nearly six years behind bars and is not expected to be released until late 2036.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:29
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced on Thursday to 10 additional years in prison. He was once a leader of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, described as one of the boldest populist challenges to China’s Communist Party leaders in decades.
Hong Kong’s High Court sentenced pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to an additional 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of colluding with foreign entities under the city’s national security law. Wong has been jailed since 2020. The US consulate, Taiwan and rights groups condemned the sentence and called for his release.
Joshua Wong, once a rising political figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, has again been sentenced under Beijing’s national security law.
Joshua Wong was given an additional 10-year sentence for collusion. He rose to prominence during Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement and has been in and out of jail since 2017.
A Hong Kong court sentenced activist Joshua Wong to 10 years in prison for “foreign collusion.” Wong pleaded guilty in his second case in September this year.
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced Thursday to an additional 10 years in prison for colluding with foreign powers under the city's national security law. Already serving a nearly five-year term for subversion, he is now expected to be released at the end of 2036 rather than next January.
Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security. BBC Chinese spoke with three former comrades who continue to visit and write to him about how he has changed in prison and how they sustain their connection.
Joshua Wong, a Hong Kong activist who became an international face of the city’s pro-democracy movement, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on a national security charge of colluding with foreign forces.
Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong’s national security law. Already serving a sentence for subversion, he will serve two months and two days of the new term concurrently. Prosecutors said he and other campaigners lobbied for sanctions and blockades against Beijing.
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong received a 10-year prison sentence Thursday after his second conviction under Beijing's national security law. Critics say the case reflects a crackdown on the city's once-vibrant pro-democracy movement.
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong received an additional 10-year prison sentence on Thursday for colluding with foreign powers, according to a court summary. He pleaded guilty in September to seeking foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China under Beijing’s national security law and had already spent nearly six years in prison.
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison following his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law. Critics say the case illustrates the crackdown on the city’s once-vibrant pro-democracy movement.
Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to foreign collusion, his second conviction under Hong Kong’s national security law. The judge called his actions grave. Wong is already serving a sentence for conspiracy to commit subversion linked to an unofficial primary election.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced by the High Court to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the national security law. He has been jailed for more than six years in connection with other cases.
A Hong Kong court imposed a 10-year sentence on pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong over a second national security conviction, extending his time in prison.
A Hong Kong court gave prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong a 10-year prison term for a second national security conviction, substantially extending his time behind bars just months before his expected release.
Activist Joshua Wong, described as an international face of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in prison on a charge of colluding with foreign entities under the city’s national security law.
Joshua Wong, an activist who became an international face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, is due to be sentenced on Thursday for collusion with foreign entities. The city’s national security law allows for a possible life sentence.
Since Sunday’s start in Saint-Malo, the 2026 Route du Rhum has seen repeated setbacks, including capsized boats and sailors forced to quit. Favourites are dropping out one after another, raising questions about why so many boats are damaged so early.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:25
US Democrats say they will use their landslide election victory to lower living costs and hold President Donald Trump’s administration accountable. They are set to control both chambers of Congress in January, but advancing their agenda may require deals with Trump, whom they have pledged to rein in.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:22
The widow of ER creator Michael Crichton argues that The Pitt is effectively a reboot of the 1990s series. A judge has ruled that the lawsuit can proceed.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:21
As talks continue on rebalancing EU-China trade, Brussels is preparing a powerful new tool to shield its market from a surge of cheap Chinese imports. China has threatened retaliation.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 11:21
AFP News AgencyItalian group Leonardo recorded a 28% rise in orders in the first nine months of 2026. It is focusing on defence, aerospace, drones and new industrial partnerships, while its acquisition of Iveco Group’s Defence division has strengthened its position.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:18
AFP News AgencySix people face charges of spying for Russia and supplying its military. They are also accused of violating rules on international trade in goods and technologies of strategic importance to national defence and international security.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:15
Polish authorities arrested six people over alleged shipments of military components to Russia, saying the group supplied parts used to make ammunition and weapons systems despite an embargo. Four were charged with espionage and held in pretrial detention; two others face non-custodial restrictions.
Polish authorities arrested four people on charges of spying for Russian intelligence services and supplying them with military components, the Internal Security Agency said on Thursday.
President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot (76-meter) triumphal arch in Washington could be approved as soon as Thursday, clearing the way for construction on the latest major project in his effort to reshape the U.S. capital. A judge is weighing a request to block the work.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:15
Deoleo, the world’s largest olive oil company, fell sharply in early trading after two rivals announced plans to acquire it.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:15
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said the city’s utilities face numerous problems, with experts seriously questioning whether the facilities can operate reliably or even survive. Ukrenergo had said Ukraine’s power-grid situation deteriorated; damage to a regional power hub left Kyiv’s electricity supply in an extremely difficult state, and residents began blocking roads after prolonged outages.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:14
The pound rose to its strongest level against a basket of currencies since the 2016 Brexit referendum, according to Bank of England data. Its gains reflect a weaker dollar after the US midterms, sterling’s recent strength against the euro and yen, and expectations of an interest-rate rise.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:14
North Korea’s UN mission denounced an EU-backed draft resolution on the country’s human rights record as a politically motivated provocation, arguing that the West does not have a monopoly on human rights and telling the bloc to mind its own business.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:14
North Korea told the EU to “mind its own business” after a draft UN resolution on human rights. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said last year that rights in North Korea had not improved over the past decade and had worsened in many cases.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said officials would announce in due time if Vladimir Putin meets visiting Jerusalem Patriarch Theophilos III and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. Theophilos III is visiting Moscow until November 6 and is expected to hold talks with Kirill.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:13
Governor Andrew Bailey is expected to announce an increase in interest rates to 4%, which would be the Bank of England’s first rise in three years as it battles inflation.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:13
Cristiano Ronaldo says he will no longer play for Portugal, ending an international career spanning six World Cups, a European title and the men’s all-time international scoring record.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:12
In a lengthy video message on social media, 41-year-old Ronaldo told the Portuguese people that the time had come for him to hand back his national team’s No. 7 shirt.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he will retire from Portugal duty and “hand back the number 7 shirt”. He made 234 appearances and scored 146 goals for the national team, captaining Portugal to the 2016 European Championship and helping it win the Nations League in 2019 and 2025.
Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo says he is stepping away from international football.
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football.
Cristiano Ronaldo is retiring from international soccer after a record-breaking career with Portugal.
The European Commission said it transferred €4.36 billion to Kyiv under a €90 billion funding program for 2026 and 2027. The money is intended to help meet Ukraine’s financing needs, keep the state and essential public services functioning, and purchase drones, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems and air-defense ammunition.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 11:12
The EU said on Nov. 5 it had sent Ukraine an additional €4.36 billion from a €90 billion support loan. Of the payment, €3.7 billion is tied to IMF-required reforms and €658 million to the loan’s defense component. Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said the disbursement reflects Ukraine’s reform efforts and commitment to EU accession.
House Democrats are reportedly discussing a broader crypto market-structure bill, partly based on Rep. Maxine Waters’ earlier investor-rights proposals. The ideas include a larger SEC role, a smaller CFTC role and tighter government ethics restrictions.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:10
Two people who had been missing were confirmed dead after a fire on Wednesday at a factory in Taiwan operated by a Panasonic unit, the Hsinchu county government said on Thursday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:10
Democrats won at least 240 House seats and 54 Senate seats in the November 3 midterms, gaining control of both chambers. They flipped at least 31 Republican-held House districts and seven Senate seats. Preliminary estimates put counted ballots at about 122.7 million, with turnout at 48.8 percent, the second-highest for a midterm in more than a century.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:09
US politics expert Giampiero Gramaglia told TASS that Donald Trump’s failure to fulfill campaign promises caused the Republican defeat in the midterms. He cited the Iran conflict’s impact on fuel prices, economic troubles and local concerns, while saying Ukraine played little role. Democrats are expected to win majorities in both chambers, though the shift may not substantially change White House policy.
A ballistic missile launched at Medina, Saudi Arabia, was intercepted on Thursday, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthi rebels said. The statement followed a warning from Saudi civil defence about possible danger near the strategic port of Yanbu.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-11-05 11:07
Several flights in Europe have been diverted because of bomb threats for the second time in a week.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:05
Bomb threats led airliners to make unscheduled landings across Europe on Thursday morning, the latest in a series of threats against flights in the region.
Authorities say several flights in Europe were diverted because of bomb threats. Finnair said Flight 1761 from Helsinki to Rome was targeted by a bomb threat on Thursday.
Bomb threats forced airliners to make unscheduled landings across Europe on Thursday morning, in the latest of a series of threats aimed at flights in the region.
China’s National Climate Center says a super Eastern-Pacific El Niño formed in September 2026 and had become the strongest on record by October, with its peak expected in late autumn or early winter. Research suggests 2026 may surpass 2024 as the warmest year on record. The article discusses possible climate effects in China through 2027 and stresses that forecasts are probabilistic and can support proactive disaster prevention.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:04
The commander of Russia’s 74th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion says its units are adapting captured Ukrainian weapons and equipment. Their lab takes downed drones apart, hacks their software and examines their features, flight paths, satellites, stations and operating frequencies.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:04
Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight, leaving five people injured. A Russian missile hit a civilian residential area in Dnipro, where emergency responders worked amid the destruction.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:03
Russia and Ukraine traded overnight drone attacks on infrastructure, with injuries reported on both sides. Moscow said it struck a Ukrainian postal logistics hub, a power substation and a cargo ship; Ukrainian drones caused fires and power-line damage in Russia’s Ryazan region. Ukrainian officials said Russian attacks killed four civilians in Donetsk region.
A group of military attachés took part in a sandal-making activity while learning about the Long March. Red Army soldiers wore footwear made from straw and bamboo fiber on a roughly 12,500-kilometer journey across rugged mountain paths and frozen terrain. Many foreign guests keep the sandals as souvenirs honoring their hardships.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:02
Decades of ecological restoration and community involvement have turned Yundang Lake in Xiamen from a polluted waterway into a thriving urban wetland. Nearly 90 bird species now live there, with local residents helping protect the lake.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:01
U.S. midterm results could slow data center development, increasing the value of existing AI capacity while putting more pressure on debt-funded neoclouds.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:01
Four planes bound for Prague received bomb threats on Thursday, and police were preparing for their arrival. Czech police said they considered the threats to have low credibility.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:00
A Guardian-commissioned poll found deepening economic discontent among rural voters, particularly over rising fuel and grocery costs. The share of rural voters who said the economy was worsening rose after Trump returned to office, while some Republicans also grew more pessimistic. The article identifies falling rural support as one key reason for Republican losses in the midterms.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:00
More than 1 million older Brazilians who skipped the first round voted in the runoff, helping leftwing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeat far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro. Lula and others praised elderly voters as a key force in his historic fourth-term victory.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:00
Sony reported net profit of 449.6 billion yen for the quarter ended in September, up 44 percent year over year, driven largely by PlayStation and the $2.52 billion global box office of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. PS5 sales fell, but game sales rose, and Sony says work on its next console is progressing as scheduled.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:00
A midday roundup of key stories from Europe and beyond on November 5, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:00
A morning roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on November 5, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Regional head Leonid Pasechnik said a Ukrainian strike hit a bus on the Petrovka-Lugansk route in the Lugansk People’s Republic, killing five and wounding 13. The injured include two teenagers, aged 15 and 17.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 11:00
Investors expect the midterm election to curb the influence of political extremes in the United States.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:00
Amazon and Uber are making Uber Eats the official restaurant delivery partner for US Prime subscribers. Members can order through Amazon’s app or website and get delivery fees waived on restaurant orders of $25 or more. Amazon manages orders and alerts, while Uber Eats sends the receipt.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:00
Pte. Liam Ramage, 27, from Red Deer, Alberta, was among dozens of service members injured in an uncontrolled grass fire at CFB Wainwright on Oct. 17. His family is keeping vigil at his bedside in the burn unit.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 11:00
Russian attacks on Ukrainian pharmaceutical producers, warehouses and logistics facilities have left some areas struggling to restock medicines, with new deliveries selling out within hours. People with chronic illnesses are seeking help online to obtain and receive drugs. There is no nationwide shortage yet, but experts warn supply gaps may emerge in coming weeks if the strikes continue.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 10:59
Shanghai is hosting the ninth China International Import Expo, presented as a sign of China’s continued commitment to opening up and sharing market opportunities globally. The report examines rising import demand, more varied consumer preferences and why global businesses still see opportunities in China.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:59
Running from Nov. 5 to 10, this year’s CIIE has drawn 4,142 overseas exhibitors and covers more than 440,000 square meters. More than 480 exhibits are slated to debut globally, in Asia or in China, a record for the event.
The ninth China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai on Thursday. It drew 4,142 overseas exhibitors, with more than 440,000 square meters of exhibition space. Over 480 exhibits are scheduled to debut globally, in Asia or in China, a record for the expo.
U.S. firms including ADM, Rockwell Automation, 3M and FedEx are showcasing products and solutions at the ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai. U.S. exhibitors have secured more than 50,000 square meters, while companies cite opportunities in China’s market, industrial upgrading and demand for innovation.
The ninth China International Import Expo will run in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10, bringing together 4,142 overseas exhibitors. Its exhibition area will exceed 440,000 square meters for the first time. Participants from 162 countries, regions and international organizations are expected, and more than 480 products are set to make a global, Asian or China debut at the expo, a record.
Helsinki District Court sentenced the Russian captain of the Fitburg to three and a half years in prison and the boatswain to two years and ten months in a case over alleged damage to undersea cables in the Gulf of Finland. The ruling is not final; both men were also ordered to compensate costs for cable and pipeline repairs and inspections.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:57
A Russian captain was sentenced to three years and six months in prison, while an Azerbaijani crew member received a sentence of two years and 10 months.
A Finnish court said on Thursday it convicted the captain of the cargo ship Fitburg and one crew member of damaging two undersea telecommunications cables in the Gulf of Finland last year.
The third Kuliang Forum was held Wednesday in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, bringing together participants from China and the United States to discuss how people-to-people exchanges could bring the two countries closer. “Kuliang Story” is a brand for China-US exchange activities.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:56
Robinder Sachdev, head of New Delhi-based Imagindia Institute, told TASS that the US midterm results could lead Trump to pursue foreign-policy deals more actively, including a resolution to the Ukraine conflict. He said there would be more chances for a Ukraine agreement before the new Congress takes office in January 2027, while lasting sanctions relief for Russia would face congressional constraints.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:56
CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are urging Donald Trump to keep the blockade and economic pressure on Iran to push it toward a deal favorable to the United States, Axios reported, citing sources. The administration is also weighing renewed military action or a peace agreement. US forces are preparing for possible large-scale operations as Qatari mediators seek approval for a draft deal and a return to direct talks.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 10:54
Ukraine's Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal met Azerbaijani counterpart Parviz Shahbazov in Uzhhorod on Nov. 5. The delegations plan to convene an intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation and hold bilateral talks with business representatives, aiming to strengthen energy cooperation.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:50
The G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, scheduled for November 9-10 in Marseille, has been relocated to Paris for “logistical and operational reasons,” according to a correspondence to participants and three diplomats.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:50
AFP News AgencySouth Africans voted in local elections on Wednesday, November 4, with nearly 30 million people eligible. Corruption, failing infrastructure and deteriorating essential services were among the issues shaping the vote.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:48
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Donald Trump would keep exercising his presidential powers and pursuing his foreign policy after the US midterm elections, while other matters were domestic affairs for Washington. He was asked whether the results could affect the Kremlin’s assessment of a settlement in Ukraine.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:45
The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry raised its 2026 growth forecast for Europe’s largest economy to 1% from 0.3% on Thursday, while saying debt-funded public spending was driving most of the expansion.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:45
Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta plan at least $720 billion in capital expenditure this year, mostly for AI infrastructure, on top of at least $1 trillion in commitments for coming years. Yet the data-center buildout has not delivered its promised returns, and investors are growing anxious about when it will. Google Cloud’s growth has also come at the expense of Search, while monetizing AI Mode remains uncertain.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:45
The same attacker stole about $391,000 hours after Mercado Bitcoin said it had contained the attack. Bitquery linked most of the funds to BitMart-related wallets; BitMart’s founder confirmed a Nov. 2 hack and suspects a connection.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:44
Democrats have managed to hold on to seats that Republicans redrew to favor their party.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:43
Sudan accused Ethiopia of permitting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to launch drones from Ethiopian territory. The report examines what the allegation suggests about the RSF’s military capabilities and foreign backing, with comments from Sudan researcher Ali Mahmoud Ali of ACLED.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-11-05 10:42
AFP News AgencyErdogan said he believed Turkey’s ties with Azerbaijan could overcome any obstacle and that he would visit Baku on November 8. The historic allies have faced tensions in recent weeks over regional and domestic policies.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:40
An Election Day described as pivotal even saw votes cast from space. Many expressive reactions were shared online.
AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:39
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia has displaced thousands of civilians. After years of war and deep budget cuts, humanitarian organisations have largely withdrawn from many camps for internally displaced people, leaving residents short of food and health care.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:38
A measure of sterling’s strength has climbed to its highest level since the 2016 Brexit referendum, supported by resilient UK economic data and expectations of interest-rate hikes.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:37
Demonstrators in Tehran burned a banner showing US and Israeli leaders at rallies marking the 1979 takeover of the US embassy. The protests came after Donald Trump suffered a major electoral setback.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:35
Police said 42 people had died after a Russian strike on an aid centre in the Ukrainian village of Komyshuvakha. Up to 33 people may still be trapped under the rubble as rescue teams work and authorities seek to identify the bodies.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 10:35
Ukraine’s National Police said 42 bodies had been recovered and 33 people remained missing in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, three days after Russian forces hit the village with heavy aerial bombs. The strikes hit a school where residents gathered for humanitarian aid and a shelter; the final death toll is not yet established.
Officials say the death toll from Russia’s Monday bombing of an aid distribution point in southeastern Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region has climbed to 42, with dozens still missing. The strike came a day after a brief US-brokered local ceasefire ended and less than a week before Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to meet in Abu Dhabi for talks.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-11-05 10:34
Nine serving Serbian police officers and one former officer have been arrested over allegations that they used excessive force against students during protests last year. The Interior Ministry says the suspects abused and tortured several people in a Belgrade government compound garage in August 2025 to obtain information, intimidate them and punish them unlawfully.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:34
The 2026 World Ocean Week opened Thursday in Xiamen, Fujian, with participants discussing deep-sea governance and marine biodiversity conservation. Xi Jinping has emphasized marine technology and economic development, international maritime cooperation, and making China a strong maritime country as a strategic task for national rejuvenation.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:33
Russian attacks killed nine people and injured 19 across Ukraine over the past day, local authorities said. In Kherson Oblast, casualties from Russian strikes have risen since a ceasefire ended. Russia also launched two missiles and 128 long-range attack drones overnight; Ukraine’s Air Force said air defenses intercepted 105 drones.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 10:33
A Russian strike on a logistics facility in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, in the Kyiv region, injured one man and caused a major fire. Emergency crews tackled the blaze after an overnight attack involving 128 drones and two missiles.
The chef had said that putting pineapple on pizza was “offensive to his culture.”
BBBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:33
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an unannounced visit to Madrid on Wednesday to seek fresh military backing against Russia during a summit of Latin American leaders. Views on support for Ukraine have divided the 22-member Ibero-American Community since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-11-05 10:32
A Helsinki court convicted the Russian captain of the Fitburg and an Azerbaijani senior crew member of aggravated criminal damage for deliberately dragging the ship’s anchor about 130 kilometers and damaging two undersea telecommunications cables in the Gulf of Finland. The captain received three and a half years in prison, and the crew member two years and 10 months. They must jointly pay about €1.9 million in damages. Both denied wrongdoing and challenged Finland’s jurisdiction.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 10:31
President Isaac Herzog accepted the certified results of last week’s parliamentary election as legally binding on Wednesday and began consulting party representatives on who should form a new government. The process could bring Netanyahu’s opponents to power.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:30
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