On the morning of November 5, dense fog caused a series of accidents in Kyiv, complicating traffic and causing delays in public transport. Visibility was 200–500 meters, and the air quality index reached 88, which is a moderate level of pollution.
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into TikTok over the possible dissemination of content promoting suicide. The investigation concerns the platform's algorithm and control over the safety of materials, following a report by a French parliamentary committee.
Astronomers have recorded the brightest energy flash in history, caused by a supermassive black hole swallowing a star. This event, with a brightness of 10 trillion Suns, occurred 11 billion light-years from Earth.
A powerful typhoon in the central Philippines has claimed at least two lives, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. The disaster caused flash floods, trapping people on rooftops and submerging cars.
Ivan Perehinets, Vice President of the Academy of Construction of Ukraine, spoke about the types of uninterruptible power supplies and how to determine the required power for a household. He recommends lithium iron phosphate batteries and advises taking into account the total power of appliances with a 20-30% reserve.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Maternova stated that Ukraine is demonstrating an example of implementing reforms during wartime. She noted that such a situation has not yet occurred in the history of the European Union.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka stated that Ukraine has a chance to complete negotiations on joining the European Union in 2028. According to him, the current pace of reforms allows for the completion of the negotiation process within the specified timeframe.
The European Commission, in its report on Ukraine's European integration progress, acknowledged that wartime restrictions are proportionate. Taras Kachka emphasized that Ukraine maintains an appropriate level of democracy.
Italian supercar manufacturer Ferrari reported a 5% increase in core operating profit in the third quarter of 2025, reaching 670 million euros. This exceeded analysts' average forecast of 649 million euros, thanks to strong pricing and high demand for personalized car features.
Norway's sovereign wealth fund voted against a new compensation package for Elon Musk worth over $1 trillion. This is the first major institutional investor to publicly disclose its decision, causing Tesla shares to fall by almost 3%.
The former head of a private company was declared internationally wanted in November 2023. In April 2025, he was detained in Germany and subsequently extradited to Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted law No. 12094, which updates the rules in the field of electronic communications and brings them closer to EU standards. The document improves the quality of mobile internet and communication, sets requirements for speed, and improves the mechanism of national roaming.
The High Council of Justice has given its consent to the detention of the judge of the Pidhaitsi District Court of Ternopil Oblast. She is suspected of a fatal road accident in Prykarpattia, where one pedestrian died and another was injured.
Ukrainian blogger Oleh Baryshevskyi, who left the country in 2024, appeared at a Halloween celebration in a Ukrainian Armed Forces military uniform, which sparked a wave of criticism on social media. A Ukrainian serviceman with the call sign "Vitsyk" reacted to his actions by posting a photo from the front line and emphasizing that "pixel" is not a costume for entertainment.
From November 1, the second stage of the experimental project on basic social assistance, which combines five types of state payments, starts in Ukraine. Now more low-income families will be able to receive it, even those who previously were not eligible for certain types of state support.
Five proven recipes for preparing eggplants for winter are presented, including options "like mushrooms", marinated, Georgian-style, Korean-style, and without sterilization. Each recipe details the ingredients and step-by-step cooking process, promising delicious and aromatic appetizers.
