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One Dead as Drone Attack Sets Fire to Industrial Site in Southern Russia

One Dead as Drone Attack Sets Fire to Industrial Site in Southern Russia

Ukraine’s growing campaign of cross-border strikes is hitting Russia’s industry and driving up fuel prices.

November 6, 2025
Belgian PM Threatens To Resign Over Budget Stand-Off

Belgian PM Threatens To Resign Over Budget Stand-Off

Bart De Wever is demanding €10 billion in savings by 2030

November 6, 2025
South African Government Receives Distress Calls From Citizens in Ukraine

South African Government Receives Distress Calls From Citizens in Ukraine

Seventeen South African men, aged between 20 and 39, have asked the government for help to return home from war-torn Donbas.

November 6, 2025
European Commission Unveils Ambitious Plan To Link EU Capitals by High-Speed Rail by 2040

European Commission Unveils Ambitious Plan To Link EU Capitals by High-Speed Rail by 2040

The EU is betting on fast trains and clean fuels to drive down carbon emissions across the continent.

November 5, 2025
Putin Signals Russia May Restart Nuclear Tests if U.S. Does

Putin Signals Russia May Restart Nuclear Tests if U.S. Does

Putin ordered ministries to draw up proposals for nuclear test readiness after Trump urged the Pentagon to resume testing “on an equal basis” with Russia and China.

November 5, 2025
Ex-Ukraine Power Boss Says Graft Case Is Political Payback

Ex-Ukraine Power Boss Says Graft Case Is Political Payback

Volodymyr Kudrytsky claims Kyiv is targeting him for criticising its energy war strategy, accusing the presidential office of trying to silence him.

November 5, 2025
Turkey Pushes To Join EU Defence Fund, Greece Threatens Veto

Turkey Pushes To Join EU Defence Fund, Greece Threatens Veto

Ankara says its NATO role makes inclusion in the €150bn SAFE scheme essential; Finland backs participation as Turkey seeks German support.

November 5, 2025
Latvian Parliament Postpones Final Vote on Withdrawing from Istanbul Convention

Latvian Parliament Postpones Final Vote on Withdrawing from Istanbul Convention

Prime Minister Evika Siliņa called the move “a victory for democracy, the rule of law, and women’s rights”.

November 5, 2025
Orbán Responds to Zelensky: “Ukraine Does Not Defend Hungary from Anyone or Anything”

Orbán Responds to Zelensky: “Ukraine Does Not Defend Hungary from Anyone or Anything”

The Hungarian prime minister reiterated that his country has the right to veto as an EU member state.

November 5, 2025
Israeli Minister Brands NYC’s New Mayor a “Hamas Supporter”

Israeli Minister Brands NYC’s New Mayor a “Hamas Supporter”

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli slammed Zohran Mamdani and urged New York’s Jews to consider moving to Israel, warning the city is “walking into the abyss.”

November 5, 2025
France Welcomes Release of French Citizens From Iranian Prison

France Welcomes Release of French Citizens From Iranian Prison

Two French citizens have been released from Iran’s prison, a move linked to the transfer of Iranian citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari to the Iranian embassy in Paris.

November 5, 2025
Drone Sightings Cause Major Flight Disruptions at Brussels Airport

Drone Sightings Cause Major Flight Disruptions at Brussels Airport

Hundreds of passengers spent the night at Belgium’s main airport after air traffic was twice halted amid growing concerns over drone activity.

November 5, 2025