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Ukraine’s interrupted school hours reveal what enrolment figures cannot show. Emergency education funding must be judged by whether children can keep learning—not simply whether they have a school place.
Sophia Bennett ·
Moscow used 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles in attacks on electricity substations and bridge over the Dnipro Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of trying to “plunge Kyiv and the entire country into a blackout”, after a major attack overnight on energy infrastructure in the capital and a bridge over the Dnipro River. Ukraine’s president said Moscow’s preparations for peace talks next week involved…
The Guardian ·
The attacks come before Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to take part in trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week.
BBC News ·
As Ukraine prepares for another round of talks with Russia and the United States next week, Moscow has launched a massive overnight strike. At least five people were injured in Kyiv, where Russian missiles damaged residential and commercial buildings, forced the closure of a bridge over the Dnipro River and caused fresh power and water outages. Ophélie Jacobson reports.
France 24 ·
The strikes hit a major bridge and energy facilities in the Kyiv region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of trying to "push" Ukraine "into a blackout" ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi.
Deutsche Welle ·
Moscow carried out missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight Friday to Saturday, targeting energy infrastructure and killing at least one person while injuring eight, authorities said. Russia recently stepped up air attacks on Ukraine, worsening living conditions for residents who have limited access to power and water.
France 24 ·
The 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 ·
Moscow is suffering losses on the battlefield as US traders reportedly refuse to honour Trump's diesel deal with Putin.
Al Jazeera ·
French- and British-led military drills in Poland will testing post-ceasefire deployment in Ukraine.
Al Jazeera ·
Czech arms makers have thrived on demand linked to the war in Ukraine. But to sustain their growth, they need to look beyond ammunition and toward new technologies — and even space.
Deutsche Welle ·
Ukrainian officials say DNA tests are being used to identify bodies while up to 39 remain trapped under rubble.
Al Jazeera ·
The death toll from Russia's bombing of an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday has risen to 50, Kyiv's Emergency Service said on Friday, making it one of the deadliest strikes on civilians this year.
France 24 ·
Trump again said a major Russia-Ukraine deal is 'very close', but gave no specifics.
Al Jazeera ·
The six-day pause from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky comes as the administration ramps up efforts to secure an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
NPR ·
US President Donald Trump said the Ukraine war was close to being settled and that ending it might involve "all of Europe."
Deutsche Welle ·
US First Lady Melania Trump has brought Russian and Ukrainian representatives together at the White House.
Al Jazeera ·
US first lady hosts Russian, Ukrainian officials at the White House, urges two sides to build on recent local truce.
Al Jazeera ·
The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.
BBC News ·
Hundreds of civilians were evacuated from the city of Oleshky after Russia and Ukraine agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire. Some observers have expressed optimism that more such humanitarian missions might follow.
Deutsche Welle ·
Bodycam footage released by Ukraine’s National Police shows people rushing into an underground shelter.
Al Jazeera ·
Ukraine’s central bank won’t back a crypto legalization bill in its current form and wants lawmakers to revise it before a final vote.
CoinDesk ·
The US company is using Kyiv’s unique war data to train its controversial technologies.
Al Jazeera ·
Despite wins, Democrats lack the two-thirds majority needed to overturn a presidential veto and push through a law.
Al Jazeera ·
The death toll from a Russian bombing of an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday has risen to 42, with dozens still missing, officials said, in one of the deadliest strikes on civilians this year. The attack came a day after a brief US-brokered local ceasefire expired and less than a week before the United States is due to bring together Ukrainian and Russian…
France 24 ·
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Madrid on Wednesday to drum up fresh military support against Russia during a summit of Latin American leaders in Spain. Madrid is hosting a two-day summit of the Ibero-American Community, a 22-nation group of Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries where support for Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion has divided opinion. FRANCE 24's Kyiv…
France 24 ·
Finland seized the Fitburg freighter last year over the suspected sabotage of cables linking Helsinki and Tallinn. It's one of several incidents of damaged infrastructure in the Baltic since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Deutsche Welle ·
For South Korean ships, navigating off north coast of Russia dramatically reduces travel time to Europe, but the pro-Ukraine coalition might see it as undermining their efforts to isolate Moscow.
Deutsche Welle ·
Injuries reported on both sides as Russia and Ukraine trade overnight drone strikes on energy and logistics sites.
Al Jazeera ·
Delegations of Russian and Ukrainian officials, including human rights chiefs from both countries, are set to meet with US First Lady Melania Trump at the White House Thursday ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the Ukraine war. It comes weeks after Melania Trump helped broker a partial ceasefire that enabled the evacuation of civilians from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky.
France 24 ·
EU officials also urge new US Congress to step up pressure on Russia to end the four-and-a-half-year war.
Al Jazeera ·
Dozens may still be under the rubble in Komyshuvakha. Rescue efforts ongoing despite interruptions by Russian drones.
Al Jazeera ·
At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.
BBC News ·
The CAS ruled last week to overturn governing body's exclusion of Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Al Jazeera ·
Russian and Ukrainian delegations will meet the US first lady at the White House on Thursday.
BBC News ·
Brussels says Montenegro is likely to become the EU's 28th member state, followed by Albania and Moldova. It said Ukraine needed to speed up reforms and offered fresh hope to Serbia following elections last month.
Deutsche Welle ·
Ukrainians do not expect the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections is change much in regards to US policy on the war with Russia, or at least not quickly, says France 24's correspondent in Kyiv Emmanuelle Chaze. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has not reacted yet to the "blue wave" taking control of Congress in the US.
France 24 ·
European Commission will hold talks with the US, France, Germany, Britain, Nato, and the World Bank in Madrid Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez – who has been Donald Trump’s most vociferous European critic – is celebrating last night’s results in the US, hailing them as proof of a progressive fightback and of the “crumbling” of what he called the “ultra wave”. “It happened in Brazil. It just…
The Guardian ·
Growing number of countries are resisting Russia’s reintegration into international hockey after a sports court lifted a ban on competition Canada has joined a coalition of countries refusing to play ice hockey teams from Russia, with prime minister Mark Carney saying Russian skaters will not be able to compete in a world junior championship next month due to the war in Ukraine. “While Russia and Belarus are…
The Guardian ·
As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.
NPR ·
Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy has said that the US midterm elections will impact the ongoing war in his country
Al Jazeera ·
Ukraine is investigating clashes between protesters and authorities at a military dormitory near Kyiv.
Al Jazeera ·
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says new call-up Eoin Kenny's family connection to the Republic of Ireland is not something he considered before bringing him into the senior squad for this month's Nations League fixtures against Ukraine and Hungary.
BBC Sport ·
As Moscow continues to launch strikes across Ukraine, Russian citizens are facing increasing financial strain. Since the start of the war in 2022, utility bills in Russia have risen by more than 50% – over 13% this year alone. These rising costs come as the country grapples with ongoing drone attacks originating from Ukraine.
France 24 ·
At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.
BBC News ·
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week heralded the success of Operation Veles, during which Kyiv sent troops deep into a disused gas pipeline in the Kupiansk region to confront Russian troops. These underground tactics, which Russian forces have been using for more than two years to slip past Ukrainian lines, are giving Kyiv a new strategy on the battlefield.
France 24 ·
A Russian “double tap” strike on a Ukrainian school being used as an aid distribution has killed at least 31 people, according to local authorities, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dubbing it a “vile terrorist attack”.
France 24 ·
Ukrainian president meets German chancellor in Berlin, who says Russia is yet to engage seriously in peace efforts.
Al Jazeera ·
In Kherson city, usually seething with Russian drones, friends met at cafes, families were out together and shoppers stocked up. "The city seems alive," said one resident, "just like it used to be."
NPR ·
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin. Both leaders said the EU needs to be included in peace talks with Russia. Merz also expressed doubts that Russia is serious about seeking a truce.
Deutsche Welle ·
Attacks on grain shipments from Russia and Ukraine may drive up food prices, hitting import-dependent countries hardest.
Al Jazeera ·
Donald Trump's Republicans control the US Congress, but that could change after the midterm elections. The outcome of the ballot will not only impact domestic policy but also conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
Deutsche Welle ·
Ukraine has sustained almost 2,000 attacks on education since the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, with some 270 this year alone, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday, a day after a strike at a school being used to distribute aid.
United Nations ·
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he sees no sign Russia is serious about negotiating a ceasefire. He and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy say Europe must help shape any lasting peace in Ukraine.
Deutsche Welle ·
The death toll from a Russian attack in southern Ukraine on a site where people had gathered to receive humanitarian aid rose to 29 on Tuesday, with 48 still missing, as a wave of overnight strikes targeted power plants across the country, damaged hospitals and wounded scores of people. Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across nine regions, triggering emergency power…
France 24 ·
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says attack in Komyshuvakha was ‘vile’ and shows Putin does not want to de-escalate Russia has bombed an aid distribution centre and neighbouring shelter in southern Ukraine, killing at least 29 people, with 48 still missing, as a wave of overnight strikes targeted power plants across the country, damaged hospitals and wounded scores of people. Russia had launched 289 attack drones, 17…
The Guardian ·
Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant saw its profits rise to $36.25 billion in the third quarter, despite seeing its infrastructure and even headquarters targeted by Houthi rebels. Elevated oil prices have offset the supply disruption caused by the Iran war. Also in this edition: North Korea denies any involvement in the largest-ever crypto heist and we take a look at how Russia's strikes against Ukraine are…
France 24 ·
Manchester United goalkeeper Dermot Mee and Portsmouth's Eoin Kenny are handed their first Northern Ireland call-ups for November's Nations League games with Ukraine and Hungary.
BBC Sport ·
Merz said the German push to increase defence spending was triggered by Zelenskyy and Trump’s meeting last year Before arriving in Berlin, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy condemned Russia’s overnight attacks on critical infrastructure across the country, which he said were causing “emergency and unscheduled power outages”. He said the attacks – which involved 289 drones, 59 cruise missiles and 17 ballistic missiles – also…
The Guardian ·
A security conference in the German capital is to examine ways of defending against threats from Russia. The justice minister has put forward a bill that would raise penalties for sexual offenses. DW has more.
Deutsche Welle ·
Around 2,800 troops from 10 European countries will take part in a military exercise in southeastern Poland from November 9 to 22, testing a multinational force designed to support Ukraine after a potential ceasefire. Led by France and Britain, the force aims to bolster Ukraine's security without taking on an offensive role.
France 24 ·
