The French Prosecutor's Office has established that the high-profile daytime robbery of the Louvre, during which historical valuables worth $102 million were stolen, was carried out by petty criminals from poor northern districts of Paris. Three suspects have been arrested who have no ties to organized crime.
A Russian border patrol boat flying the flag of the Wagner PMC was spotted on the Narva River, which separates Estonia and Russia. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is demanding explanations from Russia regarding this incident, which is causing serious concern.
Russians attacked Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, a man was killed and a child was injured as a result of the strikes. Rescuers showed the consequences of the attacks.
Next week in Ukraine will start with rains, which will cover most regions, but by the weekend, clearing and a slight warming are expected. Air temperature will range from +3°C to +18°C depending on the day and region.
After decades of construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza pyramids was officially opened. At the ceremony, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called it a "forum for humanity and a beacon of knowledge" and urged it to become a symbol of cultural dialogue.
Berlin authorities are closing the largest reception center for Ukrainian refugees at the former Tegel Airport due to a decrease in the number of new arrivals. A new residential area is planned to be built on its site, and part of the territory will be converted into a permanent refugee arrival center.
EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra stated that the US absence from the climate conference is a serious signal for global climate security.
A tanker caught fire in the Russian port of Tuapse after a drone attack, leading to an oil spill in the Black Sea. The oil slick reached three kilometers in length.
At the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles, Demi Moore, Paris Hilton, and Kristen Wiig opted for revealing sheer dresses. The event honored director Ryan Coogler and artist Mary Corse.
Trump will host Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, at the White House. This is the first official visit of a Syrian president to the United States in 25 years, marking a new stage in relations between Washington and Damascus.
From November 3 to 15, traffic will be partially restricted on Brovarsky Avenue. Road workers will carry out current asphalt concrete repairs on the section from Lisova metro station towards Brovary.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 95 combat engagements on November 2, with the most active battles taking place in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Oleksandrivka directions. Ukrainian forces repelled massive assaults, advancing up to 400 meters in some areas.
Ukrainian air defense has been strengthened with Patriot systems, made possible by Germany's support. President Zelenskyy thanked Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the joint step in protection against Russian terror.
On November 1, Russian troops launched a combined missile and drone attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in deaths and injuries, including Ukrainian military personnel. The attacks affected the Nikopol, Pishchanska, Pokrovska, Marhanetska, and Chervonohryhorivska communities, damaging civilian infrastructure.
At least 22 people have died and 29 are missing after a landslide in Kenya's Rift Valley. Another 21 people are receiving treatment after floods and landslides destroyed homes and roads.
The mass knife attack on a train to London shows no signs of terrorism, British law enforcement said. Two injured passengers are in critical condition, and suspects have been detained.
The Philippines and Canada have signed a visiting forces agreement to enhance security cooperation and counter China's activities in the South China Sea. This pact allows for joint exercises, military presence, and expanded defense cooperation.
The HJC agreed to the detention of a judge of the Pidhaitsi District Court of Ternopil Oblast. She is suspected of a fatal road accident in Prykarpattia, where one person died and another was injured.
OPEC+ is preparing to approve a small increase in oil production in December, in line with its strategy of gradually restoring volumes. The decision will be made at an online meeting on Sunday, despite falling oil prices and sanctions against Russian companies.
As a result of the night shelling on October 31, railway facilities and rolling stock of Ukrzaliznytsia in Sumy and Kharkiv regions were damaged. Train No. 228/227 Husarivka – Ivano-Frankivsk is running on an altered route, and train No. 779/780 Sumy – Kyiv departed on schedule with substitute carriages.
Donald Trump's initiative to resume nuclear weapons testing as a signal to Moscow and China has caused a split in the US Congress. Republicans support the move, while Democrats consider it a dangerous provocation.
As a result of the night strikes on Sumy on October 31, 11 people were wounded, four of them children. A nine-story building, private buildings, and an infrastructure facility were damaged.
Over the past day, Russian troops attacked 19 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing three people and injuring 29 others. The occupiers carried out missile strikes, air attacks, and used drones, MLRS, and artillery.
The total combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022, to October 31, 2025, amounted to 1,141,830 occupiers. Over the past day, the Defense Forces eliminated 970 invaders.
Gold prices are holding near $4,000 an ounce as traders assess the implications of a trade truce between the US and China. Spot gold fell 0.8% on Friday after earlier rising 2.4%.
US President Donald Trump has enshrined provisions protecting digital trade from taxes in trade agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand. This initiative aims to support American technology companies and maintain global influence in the field of electronic services.
Massive floods in central Vietnam have killed 13 people and left 11 missing. More than 116,000 homes and 5,000 hectares of crops have been submerged, including the historic cities of Hue and Hoi An.
Chinese and Japanese scientists are creating a joint monitoring system to predict and study powerful tropical cyclones. This will allow real-time data exchange on the intensity, direction, and structure of storms.
Following the truce between the Chinese and American leaders, the heads of the defense ministries, Pete Hagset and Dong Jun, held a meeting.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun ordered the army to counter any future Israeli incursions after the killing of municipal employee Ibrahim Salameh during an Israeli raid in the village of Blida. The Israeli army stated that it fired at a suspect and attacked Hezbollah infrastructure, investigating the incident.
