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Press review: EU, NATO try to hinder Ukraine peace and Russia seeks constructive G20 talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, October 30th
Kremlin notes close coordination of Russian, Ukrainian rights commissioners on Alyoshki
Dmitry Peskov said the most important thing is that people will now receive humanitarian aid
How Trump could break Israel’s post-election deadlock
Israelis voted for the first time since Oct. 7, but there is no clear winner. The US president could hold the key to the unity government needed to finish the job in Iran
‘A win is a win’: Lapid claims opposition victory, urges patience in coalition talks
Opposition leader says Netanyahu has no path to majority; Yair Golan again urges cooperation with Arab parties as PM assures allies that right-wing bloc will stay together
North Korean leader outlines new measures to advance drones, AI development — agency
Kim Jong Un called for top priority to be placed on improving key technologies, incorporating artificial intelligence into unmanned weapon systems, and broadening their combat cap…
Italian military chopper spirals into deadly crash in Bosnia (VIDEO)
An Italian military Chinook helicopter crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, killing four people and injuring 11, officials say Read Full Article at RT.com
‘They killed us’: Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta announces its closure after decades of repression
Novaya Gazeta, the best-known independent news outlet still operating inside Russia, has announced that it is closing. The day before, it became known that the editorial staff was…
Russia’s Oldest Independent Newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, Announces Closure
After more than 30 years in operation, the newspaper said it could no longer function amid mounting pressure from law enforcement authorities.
Humanitarian mission in Alyoshki proceeds as planned, says Kremlin aide
Previously, Russia and Ukraine - with the assistance of US First Lady Melania Trump - agreed to a ceasefire in Alyoshki to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid and to prepar…
EU lacks basis for talks with US, Russia on Ukraine — source in Brussels
The source stressed that meaningful negotiations require "a clearly defined negotiating position, including an understanding of possible compromises and the desired outcome"
Spain continues to investigate causes of deadly Toledo train crash – Europe live
The full investigation is likely to take at least weeks to concludeMeanwhile, we are getting a line from Russian-occupied Oleshky confirming that evacuations are now under way, as…
Oh to Believe in Another World review – William Kentridge’s amazing animated ballet of black comic pain
Kentridge’s cine-musical creation, made to accompany Shostakovich’s 10th Symphony, is a marvel of puppetry, dance and humour, exploring humanity, grief and idealismThe Baku intern…
Explosives dropped on schools in Russia's Bryansk, 1,043 UAVs: Ukrainian attacks aftermath
Ukrainian armed forces deployed drones to drop numerous explosive devices on the grounds of three schools and 17 kindergartens in the city of Bryansk
Russia’s Defense Ministry proposes delaying December military pay until January
Russia’s Defense Ministry has drafted an order that would postpone service members’ December pay to January for the first time in at least 18 years, the independent Russian news o…
Russia’s new Yak-130M aircraft incorporated into unified combat network — Rostec
The combat trainer is upgraded with the new KSS-130 communications suite, which enables it to relay tactical information to other aircraft and ground command posts in real time
Human rights ombudswoman comments on convoy heading to Alyoshki, security arrangements
According to Yana Lantratova, the ceasefire, announced in connection with a humanitarian mission in the town of Alyoshki in the Kherson Region, is being respected
Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta to close
Newspaper whose former editor won Nobel peace prize says pressure from Russian authorities has forced it to shutThe Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta has announced it is…
Houthis sending Taiz ‘back to the stone age’, governor of besieged Yemen city says
Oxygen, food and water supplies running low and massacres taking place, says Nabil ShamsanThe Houthis are trying to send the city of Taiz back to the stone age, the city’s governo…
Websites pretending to be local news are boosting Democratic candidates
The websites of unknown origin are targeting key U.S. House races. They are getting picked up by ChatGPT's responses but Google's products avoid promoting them.
Candy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this year
Prices for candy, the most popular Halloween purchase, and gum have risen 7.7% in one year and are up more than 18% in two years, according to the latest federal data.
2026 midterm election voter guides: Find local resources in your community
NPR member stations are gathering information for voters — from voter guides down to local races. Scroll through to find your state and the resources available from your local mem…
Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Thousands of veterans are paying the price
An NPR investigation finds that more than 15,000 military veterans were put into much-higher-cost home loans after the Trump administration cut a key program. Many now pay $1,000 …
Democrats seek to weaken the Republican lead in state legislatures
Republicans control 10 more state legislatures than Democrats. That's where most laws on taxes, abortion, crime and schools are made.
Israel is in a political deadlock. What comes next?
Israel's consequential election has ended in a deadlock, with neither side able to claim a majority, What happens now?