The 2026 BMW iX3 electric crossover, the first representative of the Neue Klasse, traveled over 1000 km from Debrecen to Munich without recharging. The BMW team arrived in Munich with over 20 km of range remaining, proving the real capabilities of the electric vehicle.
Marco Rubio confirmed the development of a "list of potential ideas" to end Russia's war against Ukraine, based on proposals from both sides. This comes amid reports of Trump's 28-point plan, which involves concessions to Russia.
Learn about the history of cookies, which appeared in Europe as spicy travel pastries and turned into Christmas sweets. UNN offers five cookie recipes, each with a unique history and taste.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell after a report of increased US inventories. The price decline is limited by sanctions against Russian oil, which raises concerns about supply disruptions.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is secretly developing a new 28-point plan with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, discussed it with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
The UK Ministry of Defence has urged staff to refrain from discussing classified information in Chinese electric vehicles due to espionage concerns. Warning stickers have been placed in official cars, and certain electric vehicles with Chinese components are prohibited from being parked near military facilities.
The deployment of NATO troops to the eastern flank in the event of a full-scale Russian invasion could take 45 days, while the EU aims to reduce this period to 3-5 days. The problem lies in different railway track gauge standards and bureaucracy, which complicates the movement of troops across Europe.
Italian Defense Minister Crosetto has proposed creating a civilian-military unit of up to 5,000 people to combat hybrid warfare. This initiative aims to protect critical sectors and counter disinformation.
Wright USA, an insurance company that insured FBI and CIA agents, was acquired by China's Fosun Group. This gave it access to the personal data of US secret service employees.
On Tuesday, November 18, a trilateral meeting will take place in Berlin between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The leaders will meet for dinner after the summit on Europe's digital sovereignty, in which Macron will participate.
President Zelenskyy met with French fishermen who supply anti-drone nets to protect frontline cities in Ukraine. This initiative helps save civilian lives in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia regions, and in the east of the country.
The laying of several underwater internet cables through the Red Sea has not been completed as planned. Political tensions and security threats have made this route unsafe for commercial vessels.
The number of children and adolescents with mental disorders in Europe has increased by a third in the last 15 years, according to a WHO analysis. Every fourth girl aged 15-19 reports mental health problems.
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, in response to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius' warning about a possible Russian attack on NATO, that Russia "may take measures to ensure security. " But he stressed that Moscow does not seek confrontation with NATO countries.
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated in Vilnius that Europe is not ready to detect and destroy Russian drones with economically effective means. He emphasized the need to include Ukraine in the common defense.
Russian "Gazprom" is developing detailed design documentation for the "Power of Siberia-2" gas pipeline to China, which will transport 50 billion cubic meters of gas per year. The cost of design work can reach 5-10% of the total budget, which is estimated at more than 30 billion dollars.
Boeing Co. plans to triple deliveries of Patriot missile seekers due to high demand for the air defense system. A 40,000-square-foot production facility has been built for this purpose.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that modern Russia is incapable of compromise because its elites depend on war. He emphasized that only the destruction of the current Russian elite will guarantee peace in Europe.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, commented on the information from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense about Russia's increased production of KABs. He warned that this is a weapon of mass use that NATO armies will find difficult to counter.
The Donald Trump administration has reached an agreement with Switzerland to reduce import tariffs to 15%, ending several months of trade confrontation. Switzerland will invest $200 billion in the US and relocate part of its production.
Los Angeles and Malibu are under threat of landslides due to potentially record-breaking rains expected on Friday. Up to 20 cm of precipitation could fall by Saturday, especially in areas affected by fires.
The European Commission has supported a new agreement between Greece and the American ExxonMobil on the exploration of offshore gas fields. This decision is intended to help Europe abandon Russian gas.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 430 drones and 18 missiles, including ballistic and aeroballistic ones. 4 people were killed, dozens wounded, high-rise buildings and the Azerbaijani embassy were damaged.
California is preparing for heavy rains and snowstorms from the Pacific Ocean, which could bring a month's worth of precipitation to Los Angeles. This could cause floods and landslides, especially in areas affected by fires.
French President Emmanuel Macron is considering inviting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the G7 summit in 2026, a move that could be a bold diplomatic step. The idea has been discussed with some allies, and Macron may visit China in December.
The price of A-95 gasoline in Ukraine remains at about 58 hryvnias per liter. Economist Oleh Pendzyn explained that Russian attacks do not pose a threat to the fuel market, as oil depots are decentralized and the price of oil on the world market is stable.
Iceland has included the possible collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) in its national security strategy. This event could cause a sharp cooling in Europe and have global consequences.
According to the Serbian leader, his country found itself "between a hammer and an anvil. " This is what forces Belgrade to invest heavily in its own defense.
China is stepping up efforts to import Russian gas, laying the groundwork for its own "shadow fleet" of vessels to transport liquefied fuel, bypassing US sanctions. This will allow it to diversify supplies and strengthen ties with Russia, which needs buyers for its LNG.
Three powerful solar plasma ejections are heading towards Earth, which could cause noticeable auroras on November 12 and 13. The third coronal mass ejection, the most powerful in 2025, caused radio blackouts over Europe and Africa.
