Operation Matador, involving Europol and law enforcement agencies from six countries, exposed an international group that stole premium cars in the EU. Searches were conducted in Ukraine, evidence was seized, and individuals involved in the theft of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi E-tron, and other cars were identified.
Russian strikes on civilians in Ukraine and the Kremlin's maximalist demands forced Trump to impose new sanctions against Russia. This happened after realizing the immutability of Putin's course regarding the war's goals.
Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, improvised a sentence in English during an official event in Caracas, at a meeting with trade unions supporting the left-wing leader. This was done in response to the US military's plans to conduct exercises near Venezuela.
Through shell companies, Russia acquired underwater surveillance systems from American and European companies. These technologies are used to protect the nuclear submarine fleet in the Barents Sea.
In Chernihiv region, the situation with electricity supply remains difficult due to daily shelling, with the Koriukivka community being the most affected. Energy workers are actively working on restoration, blackout schedules are in effect, and issues with communication and water supply are also being resolved.
Fossilized teeth of giant sloths reveal their unique role in Ice Age rainforests. These animals were tireless gardeners, spreading seeds and loosening the soil.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has taken an uncompromising stance on the use of frozen Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine. This has led to a halt in plans that officials had been working on for months.
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser that challenges Google Chrome. The company has already announced a number of new improvements, including tab groups, an ad blocker, and changes to key AI features.
Olya Polyakova's producer Mykhailo Yasinskyi appealed to the EBU and Suspilne with a complaint about the change in the rules of the National Selection for Eurovision 2026. The singer's team demands to change certain rules, otherwise threatens with a lawsuit.
Preschool institutions will join the digital system "Mriya", which will allow educators and parents to monitor children. This new direction, "Mriya Doshkillia", has been approved by the government to create a unified digital educational ecosystem.
European aerospace firms Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have completed the first phase of establishing a new technology concern in the satellite business. The enterprise will begin operations in 2027, employ 25,000 people, and have a revenue of 6.5 billion euros.
The Ukrainian national kettlebell lifting team won 135 medals, including 112 gold, at the World Championship in Poland. Ukrainian athletes won the team championship among 500 participants from 27 countries.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed the US delegation of three red lines regarding the development of Gaza, including no Turkish military involvement and no role for Hamas. He also insists on the disarmament of Hamas and the clearing of weapons from Gaza before the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Through the "Army+" mobile application, servicemen have submitted 1 million electronic reports. The most popular ones are for annual leave (27.1%) and health recovery (22%).
Soldiers of the 34th Marine Brigade refuted information about the Russian capture of the Ostriv microdistrict in Kherson, publishing a video with Ukrainian defenders. Kherson and the right bank of the Dnipro remain under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Official Journal of the EU has published the content of the 19th sanctions package, adopted on October 23. The restrictions apply to 116 vessels of the "shadow fleet" and 44 legal entities from various countries, including Russia, Hong Kong, China, India, and Thailand.
Journalist Olena Hubanova and cameraman Yevhen Karmazin died in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region. Their death was caused by an attack by an enemy Lancet UAV.
Ukraine plans to permanently adopt basic social assistance for low-income families, which involves combining several payments into one. The amount of assistance will be calculated individually, and instead of the subsistence minimum, a basic amount of UAH 4,500 is being introduced.
Ukrainian defenders liberated the village of Kucheriv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, evacuating 10 civilians. During the operation, 50 occupiers were captured.
In September 2025, Ukrainians purchased 8. 2 thousand used passenger cars imported from abroad, up to 5 years old, of which 55% were electric vehicles. The most popular models were Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3.
Amazon's CEO and a representative of the Robotics division stated that the company will use AI to combine efforts and reduce costs, but also plans to create new jobs for people. This decision is a response to the discussion about the impact of AI on the labor market.
Tesla recorded record revenue in the third quarter of 2025, reaching $28. 1 billion, surpassing Wall Street forecasts. The company delivered 497,099 vehicles, but earnings per share were lower than analysts' expectations.
A report by the World Institute for Climate Change indicates an insufficient pace of concerted action in the fight against the climate crisis. Global coal consumption reached a record level last year, pointing to a number of shortcomings.
A new study by scientists has unraveled the mystery of the origin of ice deposits on the Martian equator, linking them to volcanic activity. Computer models showed that volcanic eruptions 4.1-3 billion years ago released water vapor, which froze and formed ice basins.
King Charles III will hold a joint prayer with Pope Leo XIV during an ecumenical service in the Sistine Chapel. This is the first time in five centuries that a British monarch will publicly pray with the pontiff.
Young Brazilian footballer Antony Ilano, 20, died in a car crash in northwestern Brazil. His motorcycle collided with a cow on the BR-343 highway in Altos.
Ukrainian banks expect an increase in the volume of loans and a softening of loan conditions due to increased demand. The survey indicates a moderate debt burden on businesses. Household debt is also low.
Walmart will suspend hiring candidates who require H-1B visas in response to the new Trump administration fee of $100,000 for each new visa application. The company, which is one of the largest employers in the US, plans to maintain a cautious approach to the H-1B program.
Two journalists, Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli, imprisoned in Belarus and Georgia, have been awarded the 2025 Sakharov Prize. They were recognized for their freedom of thought and for speaking out against injustice while imprisoned on fabricated charges.
The Kremlin leader, Vladimir Putin, will not personally participate in the November G20 summit in South Africa. This was announced on October 22 by Dmitry Peskov, the representative of the Russian president, who noted that the Russian Federation would be represented at the event at a decent level.
