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Politics1d agoSource tells Vlast newsletter that Putin welcomed late-October call from Finland’s president and Norway’s prime minister as a possible start of substantive talks with EuropeMoscow “welcomed” a call to Vladimir Putin from Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, journalist Farida Rustamova reported in her newsletter Vlast. According to sources in the Kremlin, the call could mark the start of substantive talks with Europe.Meduza [en]
Conflict1d agoZelensky: Ukraine determines its next responses to Russian attacks on energy infrastructureUkrinform [en]
Politics1d agoAlarm in Europe over US plans for ‘security deal’ with RussiaEuropean officials fear agreement could undermine Nato and restore Moscow’s sphere of influenceIrish Times World
Conflict1d agoMediazona names at least 350 Russian conscripts killed in Ukraine despite official Kremlin policy against sending them into combatMediazona has published a list naming 350 Russian conscripts killed in the war in Ukraine. The outlet, BBC News Russian, and volunteers have been tracking Russian losses through publicly available sources since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Meduza [en]
Conflict1d agoInvestigation finds Russia’s billboards featuring troops fighting in Ukraine include men with criminal convictions and soldiers accused of war crimesBillboards featuring portraits of soldiers fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine are a common sight in Russian cities. Their stories appear on the Russian Defense Ministry’s website — but the official biographies leave out some facts. The news outlet Bumaga identified 24 soldiers featured on billboards in St. Petersburg. They include soldiers killed at the front, former prisoners awarded the title of Hero of Russia, and suspected perpetrators of war crimes in Ukraine. Meduza is translating Bumaga’s full report on these men and other soldiers featured on the Defense Ministry’s website — more thanMeduza [en]
Politics1d agoMidterms give Ukrainians cautious hope for aid, even as Trump talks deals with PutinOfficials in Kyiv hope Democrats will restore funding that eroded under the Trump administration. But they also know foreign policy is still in the hands of the president.Washington Post World
Cyber1d agoHealth intel-sharing group warns industry in wake of cyberattack on French blood bankA healthcare intelligence-sharing organization is warning its members to lock down systems following cyberattacks on cold storage systems, including a French blood bank.NPR News
Business1d agoEconomist Olivier Blanchard: 'Reducing France's deficit requires taking unpopular measures, which no one dares to announce'The former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund said that the far-right Rassemblement National is promoting an incoherent economic policy and that the platform of the radical-left La France Insoumise is 'terrifying for investors.'Le Monde [en]
Politics1d agoSybiha: Several strong candidates have declined position of Ukraine's ambassador to USThe search for a new Ukrainian ambassador to the United States remains unresolved. Several candidates who were offered the position have declined, while President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to consider potential nominees. Meanwhile, the absence of an ambassador has not affected the functioning of Ukraine's diplomatic mission in the United States.Ukrinform [en]
Politics1d agoWomen voters were driving force behind blue wave in historic midterm rebuke of TrumpEstimates suggest 64 million women voted in the elections, compared with 56 million menThe Independent World
Politics1d agoWho’s the boss? Trump retreats into renovations as Melania takes on Ukraine diplomacyIn defeat, Trump retreats into the first lady’s realm while Melania negotiates with Russia, Andrew Feinberg writesThe Independent World
Politics1d agoLatest political news, live | Sánchez participates in the first rally after the Urda railway accidentEl presidente avisa de que “España se gobierna desde España, no desde Washington o Buenos Aires”| Cuerpo se compromete a crear una oficina para las víctimas de los siniestros ferroviariosEl País
Politics1d agoWhat Trump’s midterms debacle could mean for US support for UkraineThe Republican Party's crushing defeat in midterm elections has left Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky optimistic about future support for Kyiv and stronger transatlantic relations. But with US President Donald Trump retaining broad foreign policy powers, the Democratic majority in Congress may have limited scope to bring about substantial change.France 24 [en]
Politics1d agoIlse Aigner tipped by party allies as next German presidentGerman media reports suggest that Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner's chances of becoming the next president are on the up. Long favored by her Bavarian CSU, now it seems Christian Democrats nationwide plan to back her.DW News [en]
World1d agoThree foreigners arrested in Peru while trying to take nearly 3,000 tarantulas hidden in their suitcases out of the country: they were headed for EuropeTres europeos fueron sorprendidos en Lima, Perú, cuando pretendían transportar miles de ejemplares en recipientes de plástico dentro de sus equipajes.El Tiempo
Conflict1d ago‘Message to the West’ bomb threats target European newsrooms, travelNewsrooms in Ireland and Bulgaria received bomb threats from someone identifying themself as ‘Mikhail Andropov’.Al Jazeera [en]
World1d agoJosé Andrés, 57-year-old chef, recalls his return to Mieres: "It took me 12 or 14 years to return because, as I left so young, it's like meeting a family without knowing you had one"El reconocido cocinero Asturiano es uno de los principales referentes de la gastronomía española en Estados Unidos.Tenía cinco años cuando partió de su tierra natal junto a su familia rumbo a Cataluña y años más tarde se mudó a Nueva York.Clarín
Business1d agoCan Europe Regulate China’s E-Commerce Giants Without Closing Its Market?The challenge is not simply how to regulate Chinese platforms, but how to preserve an open and fair market as cross-border commercial networks become increasingly integrated.The Diplomat
Politics1d agoEU rejects Trump’s 'big beautiful' security deal with Russia and 'all of Europe'European leaders push back against Washington’s proposal for a broader security framework, warning that Moscow cannot dictate the continent’s future as US-led peace negotiations over Ukraine prepare to resume in Abu Dhabi.EuroNews [en]
Conflict1d agoRussia’s land gains in Ukraine dwindle as its diesel reportedly goes unsoldMoscow is suffering losses on the battlefield as US traders reportedly refuse to honour Trump's diesel deal with Putin.Al Jazeera [en]
World1d agoZidane reveals list of players for France's November international breakAurélien Tchouaméni of Real Madrid returns in midfield in place of Manu Koné after missing the last international window, while Manchester United's Leny Yoro and Chelsea's Malo Gusto replace Jules Koundé of Barcelona and Maxence Lacroix of Chelsea in the defense. Paris FC attacking midfielder Pablo Pagis will make his debut call-up.Le Monde [en]
Politics1d agoQuirno questioned Europe's new environmental demands and promised to defend the agricultural sector "in every negotiation"The chancellor participated alongside President Javier Milei and Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, in an event organized by the Argentine Rural Society (SRA). He highlighted the role of agribusiness in Argentine exports and reviewed the Government's achievements in international agri-food trade.Clarín
World1d agoMbappe headlines Zidane’s France squad, Pagis gets call-upKylian Mbappe headlined the France squad named Friday by coach Zinedine Zidane for their Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey after picking up an injury on international duty in September, while Pablo Pagis was handed a debut call-up. The post Mbappe headlines Zidane’s France squad, Pagis gets call-up appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Cyber1d agoWho is behind the wave of bomb threats in Ireland and Europe?Current technology makes it particularly hard to trace the origin of an email threat and track down those responsibleIrish Times World