US President Donald Trump pardoned his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani and others accused in the 2020 election fraud case. The pardon does not extend to Trump himself and was signed on November 7.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen avoided a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the COP30 conference due to Brussels' demands for London to pay billions of euros. The British leader wanted to discuss dissatisfaction with EU demands for a payment of up to 6.5 billion euros to participate in the "credits for weapons" program and contributions to the EU budget.
Ukraine continues to eliminate the consequences of a massive Russian strike on critical infrastructure, and heat and water supply are being restored. The situation in the energy system after the attack remains difficult, with hourly blackouts applied in 13 regions and Kyiv.
According to a Rakuten Viber survey, 83% of Ukrainians do not plan to make purchases on Black Friday. Among those who are waiting for sales, 39% intend to buy clothes and shoes.
At EICMA 2025, Honda unveiled its first full-size electric motorcycle, the WN7, which develops a peak power of 50 kW (67 hp) and has a range of 140 km. The motorcycle is equipped with a frameless chassis, where the battery is the central structural element.
On November 11, Cyclone Niksala will cause rain in most regions of Ukraine. Air temperature will drop in the west, north, and center, while the south is expected to reach up to +17 degrees.
Spot gold prices rose 2% to $4079. 49 an ounce, reaching their highest level since October 27. Weak US economic data and a weakening dollar strengthened expectations of a Fed rate cut next month.
New research shows that consuming caffeinated coffee is safe for people with atrial fibrillation and may reduce the risk of disease recurrence. The results of the four-year DECAF clinical trial were presented at the annual conference of the American Heart Association.
The Ministry of Energy and NPC "Ukrenergo" reported new damage to the energy sector as a result of Russian strikes. Electricity consumption remains high, so hourly outage schedules are being applied.
U. S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said it's still unclear when the Senate will be able to vote on a final resolution to reopen the government. He hopes a decision will be made early this week.
In October, Ukrainians bought 60% more used cars from abroad than last year. Almost every third of them is an electric car, and Tesla holds a leading position.
New data indicates millions of tons of Russian oil were transshipped through a port partly owned by Macquarie Bank, with potential sales to Australian companies. Australia has imported over 3 million tons of Russian-origin petroleum products since 2023 through third countries, creating loopholes in sanctions.
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with two Kinzhal missiles, five S-300/S-400 missiles, and 67 drones. Of these, 52 unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralized by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Brent crude futures rose to $64. 08 a barrel, and US WTI crude to $60.23. This happened amid expectations of a quick end to the US shutdown, which could increase oil demand.
At least 31 inmates were killed in riots at a prison in southwestern Ecuador. 27 inmates died of suffocation and hanging in the city of Machala.
Following a collision between two trains near Pezinok, Slovakia, 79 people were hospitalized. Three passengers sustained serious injuries, while 60 suffered minor injuries.
During the night, naval drones attacked Tuapse, likely damaging one of the berths. Local residents reported explosions, and the drone threat alert lasted almost 8 hours.
Three drones were spotted over the Doel nuclear power plant in Belgium, which did not affect its operation. This happened after a series of similar incidents with drones over military facilities and airports in Belgium and other European countries.
Over the past day, 265 combat engagements were recorded, which is a third more than the day before. More than a third of these engagements occurred in the Pokrovsk direction.
Bonhams auction house is holding an online auction featuring over 50 cars and motorcycles from famous films and TV series, as well as 19 collectibles. Among the lots are cars from the "Fast & Furious", "Jurassic Park", "Men in Black" franchises and others, with an estimated value ranging from 20,000 to 500,000 euros.
A fire at a perfume warehouse in Kocaeli, Turkey, has resulted in the deaths of six people and injuries to five. An investigation has been launched, and three suspects have been detained.
As a result of the Russian night attack on Kyiv region, 5 people were injured: a man and 4 women, one of whom underwent surgery for a shrapnel wound to the thigh. 20 private houses, three cars, and outbuildings in Vyshhorod district were damaged, as well as one private house in Boryspil district.
The court chose a pre-trial restraint in the form of arrest for police officer Yuriy Rybyansky, who disappeared along with material evidence worth UAH 13. 4 million. He was set bail in the amount of UAH 13.3 million.
The State Customs Service announced a temporary halt to traveler processing at the border due to a technical power outage. Citizen and vehicle processing is not being carried out, and specialists are working to restore the operation of border crossing points.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the military rank of brigadier general to Colonel Yevhen Lasiychuk. He is the commander of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Airborne Assault Troops.
In Kremenchuk, after the Russian attack, water supply is carried out according to a schedule using generators. Hospitals, mobile communications and bakeries use backup power, and heat supply is gradually being restored.
Border crossing operations at the state border of Ukraine have been temporarily suspended due to a malfunction in the customs database. The processing of citizens and vehicles for entry and exit from Ukraine is not being carried out.
10 people, including 9 students of the "Oriyana" lyceum, have been hospitalized to the Lviv Regional Infectious Disease Hospital with acute intestinal infection. All affected individuals ate in the lyceum canteen on November 4-5, and the patients' condition is moderately severe.
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who led the drug war of then-President Rodrigo Duterte. The ICC denied this claim, and Duterte was arrested in March on a warrant linking him to killings during his drug war.
Lithuanian Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitekūnas called for strengthening sanctions against Russia, especially regarding the energy and financial sectors. He also emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions against Belarus due to hybrid attacks.
