Leading US airlines are canceling hundreds of flights due to capacity restrictions at 40 major airports. This is due to the government shutdown, which has lasted for over a month.
On the night of November 7, Russia attacked Ukraine with 128 Shahed, Gerbera, and other attack UAVs. Defense forces shot down or suppressed 94 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
As of November 7, Ukraine has harvested 43. 6 million tons of grain crops from 81% of the sown areas. Odesa, Chernihiv, Poltava, and Vinnytsia regions are among the leaders in harvesting.
The developers of Grand Theft Auto 6 have confirmed another postponement of the game's release, which was originally planned for late 2025. The release has now been delayed until November 2026 to ensure the expected level of quality.
In Odesa region, as a result of a night attack by enemy drones, energy infrastructure was damaged. Hits were also recorded on warehouses and an administrative building, with no casualties.
A bipartisan group of US senators is urging Hungary to stop buying Russian energy ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meeting with US President Donald Trump. American lawmakers expressed concern that Hungary is not reducing its dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
Over the past day, 169 combat engagements were recorded on the front, a third less than the day before. The most intense battles took place in the Pokrovsk direction, where 58 assaults were repelled.
In Ukraine, BYD, Volkswagen, and Zeekr electric cars are in the highest demand, with China being the main supplier. The average price of an electric car is $21,000, and import duty exemptions for them reached UAH 14.5 billion in 2025.
The Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine denied information about the enemy's capture of territories in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Over the past day, the enemy lost more than two hundred personnel in the South.
The Polish Ministry of National Defense is launching a pilot voluntary defense training program "wGotowości" on November 22. It will last five weeks and will cover approximately 400,000 citizens, including children and the elderly.
The United States plans to establish a military presence at an airbase in Damascus to monitor a potential security agreement between Syria and Israel. This move is part of US efforts to mediate negotiations between the two countries.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is launching a pilot of the "Money Follows the Teacher" policy, which will allow 100,000 pedagogical workers to independently choose and pay for advanced training courses from a virtual account for the amount of UAH 1,500. Registration on the "Vector" platform will begin in December 2025, and training will last until the end of 2026.
Poland and Romania are deploying a new American Merops weapon system to defend against Russian drones, capable of detecting and approaching drones using artificial intelligence. This system, also deployed in Denmark, is designed to strengthen defenses on NATO's eastern flank after a series of drone incursions into the alliance's airspace.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine's 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia has come into force. He also announced new NSDC sanctions against Russian entities, propagandists, and collaborators.
Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin plans the second launch of its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket on November 9 from Cape Canaveral. The rocket will carry two NASA ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars and a Viasat technology demonstrator.
The missing policeman, Yuriy Rybyansky, was found and detained in the Rivne region. He was a financially responsible person and had access to seized property; the seized funds disappeared.
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis stated that the EU must provide Ukraine with "credible" financial commitments to unlock new IMF funds. This would allow for an IMF aid package of approximately $8 billion over the next three years, which is expected in January.
A new plaque was spotted at the White House amid the government shutdown, drawing criticism from lawmakers. They note that US President Donald Trump is decorating the White House during the shutdown.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Regulations on the Unified State Web Portal of Electronic Services "Diia". Now, electronic identification and authentication in the application is available from the age of 14 with a taxpayer identification number (RNOKPP), and the use of artificial intelligence for providing information and simplifying access to services has also been regulated.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully struck the Volgograd oil refinery, a storage base for Shahed-type drones in Donetsk, and three fuel and lubricant facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea. These actions are aimed at reducing the enemy's logistical capabilities and offensive potential.
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk scored 28 points in an NBA game for Utah, becoming the team's top scorer. He started and played 36 minutes.
Russia again attacked energy infrastructure in Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions. Power outage schedules are in effect throughout Ukraine from 8 AM to 10 PM.
UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated that US President Donald Trump could persuade Putin to start peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. Healey emphasized that Trump played a key role in establishing a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
The death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon "Kalmaegi" has risen to 114, with 127 more people missing. The storm, which devastated the central regions of the country, has regained strength and is heading towards Vietnam.
As a result of the night attack on the railway infrastructure of Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, trains in the eastern direction are moving on altered routes with delays of up to 5 hours. There are no casualties, but the damage has affected train traffic, including services to Husarivka and international routes.
On the night of November 6, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, releasing 135 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 108 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
Hanover Airport suspended operations for 45 minutes on the evening of November 5 after a drone was detected nearby. Three planes were diverted to other airports, and other flights were delayed.
In Volgograd and Kostroma Oblast, Russia reports night drone attacks. A local oil refinery and the Kostroma State District Power Plant were attacked, and authorities are addressing the consequences.
Ozzy Osbourne's West Hollywood apartment is on the market for $2. 375 million, less than four months after his death. The one-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom residence boasts over 1,200 square feet of living space.
Oil prices rose on Thursday after hitting two-week lows, with Brent and WTI futures increasing by 0. 27% and 0.3% respectively. Easing sanctions and OPEC+'s production plan influenced the market, but demand concerns persist.
