Orthodox priest Oleksandr Zanemonets was dismissed from the Helsinki parish in Finland. The reasons were his poor knowledge of the Ukrainian language and closer ties with Russia than declared, which raised concerns among the special services.
Serbia's only oil refinery, located in the city of Pančevo, could cease operations due to US sanctions against Russian companies Lukoil and Rosneft. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić warned that without supplies, the refinery would be unable to operate after November 1, although fuel storage facilities are filled until the end of the year.
The US continues its war against drug cartels. Yesterday, according to Pete Hegseth, American military destroyed a vessel used by a terrorist organization.
A painting by the famous artist Klein was sold in France for over 18 million euros. The painting has no images or landscapes; it is entirely monochrome, featuring a blue color patented by the artist.
Russian President's envoy Kirill Dmitriev arrived in the US for talks with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff. The meeting will take place after the US imposed new sanctions against Russia.
In September, the median home price in the US rose by 2. 1% to $415,200, marking the 27th consecutive month of increases. Existing home sales increased by 1.5% compared to August, reaching 4.06 million units on an annualized basis.
The leadership of the Netherlands and Romania believe that Lukoil will sell its plants located in the territories of these countries.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that the country is working on how to circumvent US sanctions against Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft.
According to a KMIS poll, an absolute majority of Ukrainians (over 90%) have a negative attitude towards the Russian Federation and its citizens. 82% of respondents believe that Russians should not be allowed into Ukraine.
Daniel Noboa claims he was targeted in a poisoning attempt with chocolate and jam containing chemical substances, which he received at a public event. This is the second assassination attempt on his life amid anti-government protests and rising crime in the country.
US President Donald Trump this week imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, using the surplus of oil on the global market to weaken Russia's war chest. This move was made possible by a significant drop in global oil prices, which allowed Washington to more aggressively target Russian oil.
Today, a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" is taking place in London to discuss increasing pressure on Russia and supporting Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will call for the removal of Russian energy from the world market and the acceleration of long-range weapons supplies.
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.
A Washington resident has filed a lawsuit, claiming he was detained for playing Darth Vader's theme during a protest against the National Guard. The lawsuit seeks damages for violations of the First and Fourth Amendments to the US Constitution.
28-year-old American Lynn Shazin was hospitalized with anemia caused by excessive consumption of matcha latte. The doctor explained that matcha can act as an "iron scavenger," preventing its absorption by the body.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that US President Donald Trump is putting equal pressure on Putin and Zelenskyy. Recent sanctions against Russian oil companies "Lukoil" and "Rosneft" were the result of Trump's meeting with the NATO Secretary General.
Satellite images captured the complete demolition of the East Wing of the White House, where the First Lady's office was previously located. Construction of a new ballroom has begun on the site of the demolished building.
The European Union faces the risk of a severe supply crisis for critical materials. China has introduced new export restrictions on rare earth magnets and the raw materials for their production.
German authorities are trying to protect Rosneft's subsidiaries in Germany from new US sanctions. At the same time, both German branches of the company are absent from the US Treasury's fresh sanctions list.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has resumed oil and gas exploration and production in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northern Alaska. This decision overturns previous restrictions by the Joe Biden administration and raises concerns among environmental organizations.
SpaceX has blocked over 2,500 Starlink terminals used by cybercriminal groups in Myanmar. Fraudulent networks continue to thrive in the country despite strict measures.
US President Donald Trump threatened Venezuela with a ground operation and the killing of people who supply drugs to the country. This is related to the fight against drug trafficking, the volume of which by sea has decreased to 5%.
Donald Trump reacted to Vladimir Putin's statement about Russia's alleged imperviousness to American sanctions. The US President ironically noted that he was glad to hear about the dictator's 'confidence,' but preferred to see how Russia would cope with the restrictions.
French President Emmanuel Macron commented in Ukrainian on his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that pressure on Moscow would be increased. France supports Ukraine in its search for a just peace and welcomes new US and EU sanctions.
Kuwait states OPEC's readiness to increase oil production if demand rises, especially after new US sanctions against Russian energy companies. The price of Brent crude rose by more than 5%, reaching $66 per barrel.
A meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is only possible if it yields tangible positive results. Trump wants action from Putin, not just talk, said White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt.
Lionel Messi has extended his contract with Inter Miami until 2028, remaining in the US ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This move confirms his participation in competitive football until the 2026 World Cup and fuels interest in the sport in the US, increasing the club's valuation.
Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius proposes that EU countries use funds from the €150 billion investment plan to support Ukraine. Some countries have already expressed their readiness to apply loans from the 'Security Actions for Europe' program for Kyiv.
Over 30 individuals, including Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, have been accused of involvement in illegal betting schemes and poker game manipulation. These operations, which generated millions of dollars, are linked to New York mafia groups.
Vladimir Putin regarded Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement about Ukraine receiving long-range weapons as an attempt at escalation, threatening a "very serious" response to strikes on Russian territory with such weapons.
