China played down the beating Trump’s party took, but still has plenty of reasons to worry.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 10:00
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Friday for Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who is visiting China on a state visit.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 10:00
A Reuters poll of economists found that India’s consumer inflation likely picked up in October, moving closer to the Reserve Bank of India’s 2% to 6% target ceiling as widespread food-price increases raised household costs.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 10:00
A California appeals court ruled that “ER” and “The Pitt” are similar enough for a lawsuit brought by Michael Crichton’s widow to move forward.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 10:00
A U.S. appeals court ruled Wednesday that a lawsuit alleging similarities between the hit series ER and HBO’s The Pitt may proceed. The case was brought by the widow of ER creator Michael Crichton.
A lavish film adaptation has renewed interest in the Ramayana, one of Hinduism’s most revered epics and a tale that continues to influence India’s culture, identity and politics. “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend,” starring Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, opened in India on Thursday, November 5, two days before Diwali.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 10:00
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow viewed positively the Washington meeting between Russian and Ukrainian representatives and US First Lady Melania Trump. He said the positive spirit and willingness to continue humanitarian work, like the operation in Alyoshki, should endure.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 10:00
Russian newspaper headlines focus on the EU seeking to join Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi despite offering no proposals to end the conflict. The Trump administration is divided over negotiating with Iran, maintaining pressure or launching new strikes. Democrats’ election win has unsettled oil and technology markets but is unlikely to derail Trump’s policies.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 10:00
President Xi Jinping appointed several ambassadors under a decision by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, according to an official statement. The appointments cover Norway, the Czech Republic, Italy and San Marino, Kiribati, Fiji, New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Niue.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 10:00
Democrats widened their House lead by flipping seats in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina, moving ahead 253 to 157 with 25 races still uncalled. The final two Senate contests, in Mississippi and Alaska, also remained unresolved. Republicans held two western House seats, while Los Angeles elected Democratic socialist Nithya Raman mayor in a narrow upset over Karen Bass.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:58
Wall Street shed $3.2tn after Democrats swept the midterms. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell 6.4% during a chaotic trading day.
A bus traveling in eastern France veered off the road on Friday, killing a minor and a young adult and injuring 16 others, officials said. Prosecutors said 43 people were aboard, including 15 minors, as the bus traveled between Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:58
Officials say a school bus left the road and hit a tree in a ditch. The local mayor said there were “several victims”.
A school bus left the road and hit a tree in a ditch near Lent, in eastern France’s Ain department, at around 7 a.m. Friday, Mayor Yves Cristin said. Local authorities reported several victims, and Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot was heading to the scene.
A bus crashed Friday morning in eastern France near Switzerland, and local authorities said there were several victims.
The EU’s diplomatic position at COP31 is complicated by its own retreat on climate policy and mounting global opposition to its carbon border tax, which risks triggering a new trade war with India.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:58
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said combining political and humanitarian contacts with the United States is a good practice because the two forms of interaction complement one another. He was referring to Kirill Dmitriev’s meetings in Washington the previous day with Melania Trump and then Donald Trump.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:57
Musk said the move was intended to free up space for production of Cybercabs, driverless taxis, appearing to signal an end for the Cybertruck.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:57
Russia received 4.2 million foreign tourist arrivals in the first nine months of 2026, up 17.5% year on year, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said. The full-year goal is to exceed 6 million trips; he cited e-visas, visa-free group travel with China, expanded air links and international promotion of Russia as a travel brand as drivers.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:55
Six funds saw withdrawals on November 5, bringing this week’s recovery in ETF demand to a brief halt. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs lost $530 million in a single day as a $3 trillion Wall Street wipeout rattled crypto.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:55
An area of low pressure in the US Midwest has drawn warm air from the Gulf of Mexico, pushing temperatures in New York and Boston close to 23C and above 20C in parts of eastern Canada. Temperatures are expected to move back toward average. Severe storms brought flood and evacuation warnings across US states and disrupted voting in Florida, Oklahoma and Colorado. A tornado damaged Keyes, Oklahoma, though no deaths were reported. Severe flood warnings were also issued in southern France, Corsica and Sardinia.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:54
Bitcoin moved back above $76,000 on Friday after falling below that mark during Thursday’s tech-driven market rout. ETFs saw $430 million in outflows.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:53
British newspapers focus on Russell Brand’s conviction for rape and sexual assault.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:53
At the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Ningbo, international guests visited a smart manufacturing company in Zhejiang and saw applications of AI and robotics. Port Louis deputy mayor Mehzabeen Ayesha Caramtali was especially interested in a robotic dog and translation glasses, while an Egyptian official said Chinese technologies could be used in several fields in Egypt, particularly economic and service sectors.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:51
A Tanzanian court on Friday acquitted opposition leader Tundu Lissu of treason but found him guilty of the lesser charge of incitement.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:50
A 58-year-old opposition leader in Tanzania has been found guilty of incitement. Detained since April last year, he was acquitted of the more serious treason charge.
Antti Häkkänen said European countries should pledge at least 0.25% of GDP to support Ukraine, a level Kyiv has identified as necessary to keep its finances afloat. He warned that Europe could face chaos if it fails to strengthen its defenses together, and said a weak Europe would have no seat at the table in talks with Russia.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:47
A court in Libya found six people guilty of producing the psychotropic drug Captagon for trafficking, in the latest effort to curb the illegal spread of the amphetamine-type stimulant.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:45
Trump said the United States was “very close” to settling the Russia-Ukraine conflict and promised a “big, beautiful agreement” that could extend beyond Ukraine and involve all of Europe. He said he met privately with Vladimir Putin’s envoy Kirill Dmitriev, but not with Ukrainian representatives.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 09:44
Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov forecasts about 32 million domestic trips in Russia this winter, matching last season. Bookings are behind last year’s pace as travelers plan closer to departure, while hotel rates have risen 4% year on year, below inflation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:40
The UK prime minister said employers will be legally required to state pay when advertising new jobs. Supporters say salary disclosure could help young people and women secure fairer pay and prevent applicants from spending time pursuing jobs without knowing the salary. The blog also reports Burnham’s wish to recast the Chagos Islands agreement, Labour concerns over migration changes and EU calls for tuition-fee guarantees for European students.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:40
Andy Burnham said the government will require employers to publish pay in job adverts. Workers’ rights campaigners say the measure could help young people and women achieve more equal pay. Ministers have yet to decide exactly what employers must disclose, which businesses will be covered or how the rule will be enforced.
European shares fell sharply on Friday as global investors weighed uncertainty following the Democrats’ sweeping US midterm victory. Some of the decline reflected fears that Democrats could curb AI data-centre development, which is widely unpopular among US voters.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:37
Rostec says it has developed a mobile version of the Citadel air defense artillery system, with its combat module, radar and optical detection systems mounted on a vehicle chassis for rapid deployment where aerial protection is needed. The corporation says the stationary system has proven effective against various drones and cruise missiles in combat.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:37
The US military has extended its nighttime curfew in Okinawa through December 7, Kyodo reported. It applies to personnel below sergeant, following an earlier blanket curfew imposed after Devin Ballard was arrested in connection with the robbery and murder of a local woman. A Marine was later arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Japan says the two governments agreed to strengthen training for US service members.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:36
A rainbow-like ring appeared around an aircraft’s shadow during a flight from Ili to Urumqi in Xinjiang. The rare optical effect, known as a pilot’s halo or a glory, occurs when sunlight interacts with tiny water droplets in clouds.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:35
Global equity funds drew inflows for a seventh consecutive week through November 4. Major central banks kept rates steady and crude prices fell, while US and major Asian markets declined amid worries about the cost of AI expansion.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:35
China's Foreign Ministry said Friday that Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead the second China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue in Canada on November 9. He will co-chair it with Canadian Finance and National Revenue Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 09:32
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, and a fire broke out at an enterprise in Afipsky after falling debris, the regional operational headquarters said. Authorities did not identify the enterprise or report injuries. Ukrainian monitoring channels said the fire was at the village’s oil refinery.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 09:30
Monitoring channels reported that a Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires and explosions across southern Russia overnight on Nov. 6. The Afipsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai caught fire, while explosions and fires were also reported in nearby Adygea. Local authorities had not commented, and the details could not immediately be verified.
Uncertainty about economic growth and expectations that inflation will stay high next year are weighing on global markets. Hopes that the Iran war could de-escalate have helped push oil prices lower.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:30
A $4.5 billion cleanup effort led by Modi is struggling to bring pollution in the Ganges under control.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:30
Two sisters in Springdale, N.L., faced an ordeal while arranging their brother’s burial. A year later, they hope that sharing their story will prompt changes to how cremations are handled in the province.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:30
Independent presidential candidate Diane Sare said the United States and Russia should broaden cooperation in space, cultural exchanges and other areas of mutual interest. She said a Democratic congressional majority could hurt bilateral relations and also backed nuclear cooperation and a tunnel beneath the Bering Strait.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:29
The acting regional governor said on Friday that 53 people had died after Russia bombed an aid distribution point in southeastern Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region on Monday. It is among the deadliest strikes on civilians this year.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 09:25
Poland says Eastern Europe’s security interests must remain part of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. It is also pushing back against efforts to restart Russian gas imports.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 09:22
AFP News AgencyA US judge has temporarily halted construction of Trump’s arch in Washington.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:20
A judge has blocked construction of Trump’s massive “Triumphal arch.” Trump said the structure would become a “top grade military complex” housing drones, snipers and ammunition.
A foreign exhibitor received China’s new permanent residence card, known as the “Five-Star Card,” at the ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Thursday. Shanghai police had not previously issued the card to an exhibitor at the event. Chiara, general manager of Shanghai-based refrigeration equipment company Climaveneta, said she was honored. More than 300 foreign exhibitors and business visitors registered with the card this year, a record for the expo.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:06
Hainan's offshore duty-free sales totaled 33.45 billion yuan ($5.02 billion) from November 2025 to October 2026, up 13.8% year on year, Haikou Customs said. The revised policy expanded the range of duty-free goods and allowed some domestic products to be sold through the channel.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:06
From November 2025 to October 2026, offshore duty-free shopping in Hainan generated 33.45 billion yuan in sales. A total of 4.88 million shoppers bought 27.64 million items, up 13.8%, 8.6% and 2.4% year on year, respectively.
China’s stocks gave back weekly gains after the global AI stock bubble burst following the US Democrats’ midterm-election landslide. AI-related shares dragged the CSI 300 down 1.4%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 1.3%. Safe-haven demand pushed China’s 10-year government bond yield to an intraday record low of 1.58%.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:05
Fears about artificial intelligence are driving investors toward bonds as the global sell-off in technology stocks deepens.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:05
Asian and European markets followed Wall Street lower as a US tech-stock rout fuelled fears that the Democrats’ midterm victory could slow the AI industry. The Nasdaq fell 5.5% on Thursday, while Japan’s Nikkei dropped 6% and South Korea’s Kospi lost more than 8% in early Friday trading. London’s FTSE 100 opened down 1.5%.
Bloomberg reported that the combined net worth of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, SpaceX’s Elon Musk and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison fell by $104.9 billion as stocks declined after Democrats’ US midterm election win. Musk lost $79.7 billion, Huang’s wealth fell $15.1 billion to $150.9 billion, and Ellison lost $10.1 billion. Fears that a Democrat-controlled Congress could limit data-center construction weighed on related shares. Nvidia fell 9.3%, SpaceX 9% and Oracle 6.9%.
Technology shares extended their sharp sell-off in Asian trading as investors feared that Democrats’ US midterm victory would bring tighter AI regulation and slow data centre expansion. South Korean, Taiwanese and Japanese markets plunged, with South Korea briefly halting trading; markets recovered some losses by the close.
A worsening sell-off in tech stocks spread across global markets on Friday. The Democratic wave in the U.S. midterm elections stoked fears about AI development, with losses extending from Wall Street to Asia and Europe.
Investors fear Democrats may seek to slow the US data centre build-out that underpins the AI boom.
Asian markets tumbled Friday, following a sell-off in Western stocks. Investors feared the Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections could lead to tighter AI rules and stronger opposition to data centre expansion.
The United States is considering restarting military operations against Iran on November 9, Fox News reported, citing sources. The option was discussed at White House meetings, and US Central Command is nearing completion of preparations, though Washington has issued no new directive.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 09:04
Footage from hidden cameras reveals accessibility barriers at leading restaurants.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:04
A wave of hoax bomb threats against commercial flights this week left at least 35 planes searched or diverted, putting airlines and airports across Europe on high alert. French authorities are scrutinizing an Aer Lingus flight diverted to Évreux and plan to question its pilot and co-pilot.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:03
Travel Extra editor Eoghan Corry tells Euronews that it is virtually impossible to get a bomb onto an aircraft and stresses how safe European airspace is. He is discussing hoax bomb threats that affected multiple European airlines on Tuesday.
Yucheng shepherd’s purse, recognized as one of China’s Geographical Indication Agricultural Products, is grown on 15,000 mu (about 1,000 hectares) and produces more than 300,000 metric tons annually.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:03
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been allowed to move to house arrest after his party, UMNO, raised 50 million ringgit ($12m) through crowdfunding to pay his fine. Najib denies wrongdoing. The decision could stir Malaysia’s political scene, amid questions over the circumstances of his royal pardon.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:01
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is set to serve the rest of his reduced six-year sentence under house arrest after his party, UMNO, raised 50 million ringgit to pay his fine. His house arrest does not cover a separate 15-year sentence from a second 1MDB-related trial, which he is appealing.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak paid $12.3 million for a pardon. His political party paid the 50 million ringgit fine required under the royal pardon, and he is expected to leave prison for house arrest.
A Malaysian court is due to hear former Prime Minister Najib’s request to serve his 15-year prison sentence at home. He has paid a $12 million fine.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s political party said on Friday that his fine had been paid under the terms of a royal pardon, clearing the way for his transfer from jail to house arrest.
Xi Jinping told visiting Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker that China and Europe should prioritize cooperation and resolve trade frictions through dialogue. He described a developing China as a partner, rather than a source of Europe’s problems, and called for closer China-Austria ties, including in trade, technology and people-to-people exchanges.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 09:01
The 10th Russian Culture Festival opened in Hong Kong with an exhibition of works by eight Russian women artists living in the city. Organized by the Russian Club in Hong Kong with support from the Russian Consulate General, the show features works about Hong Kong as home as well as Russian landscapes and identity.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:00
At ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and UAE officials announced a partnership involving ADNOC, OpenAI and G42 to bring advanced AI into the energy industry. ADNOC says the systems will connect data across its operations to speed up development plans, improve efficiency and cut costs, though those projected gains have not been independently demonstrated.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:00
A mother and daughter were found dead near Bella Coola, British Columbia, after a suspected bear attack. Conservation officers said several grizzlies may have been involved. Trapping is underway, and authorities have imposed a curfew while investigating.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:00
Several Republicans tried to separate themselves from Donald Trump's trade war during the midterms, with some calling for specific tariffs to be rolled back. Republicans nevertheless lost. Democrats, traditionally associated with protectionism, appear to have shifted toward freer trade and may seek an agreement with Republicans.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 09:00
Beef prices are at record highs, but they have stabilized, offering some relief to Canadians who enjoy steak. Experts say that stabilization does not mean grocery prices will fall anytime soon.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:00
Quebec provincial police say a barrel found on an uninhabited island in the St. Lawrence River contains no active anthrax, eliminating the most dangerous possibility in an ongoing mystery.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:00
Martin McDonagh’s latest film is his bleakest yet. John Malkovich plays a dying CIA operative, with Sam Rockwell as his inept friend and partner; the movie also reflects a broader theme in Hollywood.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:00
‘Wild Horse Nine’ is essentially a companion to McDonagh’s debut, ‘In Bruges’, and may feel familiar. But John Malkovich makes its sharp, funny and occasionally moving dialogue a delight, and is a likely Best Actor winner at next year’s Oscars.
Experts and patients say MS can be misdiagnosed as researchers deepen their understanding of the disease and develop better diagnostic methods.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:00
AFP News AgencyGoogle, Meta and TikTok have filed separate lawsuits seeking to block a California law designed to protect children under 16 from harmful social media features, including endless scrolling and addictive feeds. The law takes effect on 1 January 2027.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 08:58
Sawsan al Sultan taught herself Turkish and uses it to provide relief to displaced people in Gaza.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 08:56
International terrorist organizations are using familiar vocabulary, memes, videos and computer games to influence Generation Z, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service deputy director Mikhail Maksimovich said. He said advances in AI-generated tools have led to a multifold rise in detected cases of adolescent radicalization.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 08:53
The world’s largest defense companies say demand for traditional military equipment remains strong, even as drones and AI reshape how wars are fought.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 08:52
Pope Leo XIV departed Rome on Friday for an almost two-week visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, where he will hold meetings and celebrate Mass. It is the longest and farthest trip of his papacy so far, with particular interest in the Peru leg.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 08:52
Pope Leo is due to leave on Friday for a 12-day journey across South America, where crowds numbering in the millions are expected. The first US-born pope is returning to a Catholic stronghold where he spent decades as a missionary, a month after lung surgery.
The United States and Israel had agreed to end the assistance at the close of this year.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 08:51
Traders in global financial markets are hoping next week brings an end to the storm battering tech stocks, and no further escalation in the Iran war that would send oil prices soaring again.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 08:50
At the November 4 close, a limited sample of Bitstamp-issued USD offers showed less funded inventory than the smaller RLUSD order book.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 08:50
Greece approved a 10% tax on cryptocurrency gains and a 15% levy on decentralized finance income. Investors will have 12 months to report past crypto gains without late-filing penalties, while the treatment of crypto-to-crypto swaps remains uncertain.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 08:47
Xi Jinping replied to 110 young Australians who had written to him, encouraging them to keep promoting China-Australia friendship. The students had visited China for a rowing and dragon boat event, where they competed and exchanged views with Chinese university students.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 08:47
Tesla plans to begin winding down Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory around the middle of next year to make room for more Cybercab production, CEO Elon Musk said in a post on X on Friday.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 08:45
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged the EU to unify its approach to peace talks, warning that multiple initiatives could weaken Europe’s credibility. European Council President Antonio Costa backed her call, saying the EU should convey a clear, unified message, defend its interests and support Ukraine. He agreed to discuss the issue at an informal EU leaders’ meeting in Dublin.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 08:41
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has criticised Brussels over its strategy for peace in Ukraine, highlighting divisions in Europe’s approach to the talks. The European Commission is also set to publish its annual migration assessment.
With Democrats in control of both houses of Congress, they may step up opposition to President Donald Trump’s territorial ambitions concerning Greenland, military expert Troy Bouffard told TASS. He said this need not mean opposing Greenland’s strategic importance, and argued that cooperation with Denmark and Greenland can advance US security goals without US sovereignty over the island.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 08:40
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
