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A California state court has sentenced David DePaul to life in prison for assaulting Nancy Pelosi's husband. Earlier, a federal court had already sentenced him to 30 years behind bars.

According to Western intelligence, a small number of North Korean troops are already in Ukraine. Their presence is expected to increase after the completion of training in Russia.

The US President announced numerous violations and abuses during the October 26 parliamentary elections in Georgia. He called on the authorities to investigate the violations, repeal the law on foreign agents, and start a dialogue with the opposition.

According to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, Kamala Harris has the support of 44% of voters, compared to 43% for Donald Trump. The Democrat's lead has shrunk from three to one percentage point in two weeks.

37-year-old photographer Amanda Gallagher tragically died at an airfield in Kansas, accidentally getting hit by an airplane propeller. The woman violated safety rules while photographing a group of paratroopers.

Head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. They discussed Ukraine's Victory Plan, military assistance, sanctions against Russia, and the threat of the DPRK's military use.

Zhang Yiming, co-founder of ByteDance, increased his fortune by 43% to $49. 3 billion. Despite the pressure in the US, the company's global revenue grew by 60% last year.

Bitcoin hit $71,415 for the first time since June amid an influx of funds into ETFs and speculation about the US election. Traders predict a rise to $80,000 by the end of November.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading the draft law No. 11443 on strengthening the liability of legal entities for corruption offenses. The document introduces criminal sanctions against companies for bribing foreign officials.

Norway will provide €118 million to purchase the Patriot system for Ukraine through Romania. The project is being implemented jointly with the United States and Germany, and Norway has previously allocated NOK 4 billion to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.

The United States is experiencing a shortage of air defense missiles due to high demand in the Middle East and Ukraine. Production capacity cannot keep up with the pace of missile use, which threatens the defense capabilities of the United States and its allies.

The United States is holding consultations on how to respond to the potential involvement of the North Korean military by Russia. According to the State Department, the DPRK has sent about 10,000 soldiers to Russia.

Negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza resume with the participation of Israel, Egypt, the United States, and Qatar. Netanyahu refrains from taking any serious steps until the results of the US presidential election are known.

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has signed agreements to purchase up to 1,000 attack drones from AeroVironment and Anduril. The total value of the contracts is $360 million.

Jeff Bezos has blocked the publication of a Washington Post editorial in support of a presidential candidate. The owner of the newspaper believes that supporting candidates reinforces the perception of media bias.

China's Ministry of State Security has announced the discovery of spy devices on the surface and bottom of the ocean. The devices are capable of transmitting data and directing foreign submarines in China's territorial waters.

A protest against the results of the parliamentary elections, where the Georgian Dream party won 53. 93% of the vote, ended in Tbilisi. The opposition and President Zurabishvili demanded an investigation into the fraud and repeat elections.

Japan has agreed to allocate 471. 9 billion yen to Ukraine through a World Bank fund. The funds are part of a $50 billion G7 loan secured by frozen Russian assets.

US President Joe Biden voted early in the presidential election, waiting in line for about 40 minutes. Americans have the opportunity to vote until the official election day on November 5.

In November 2024, five new films of different genres will be released in Ukraine. These include an action movie with Dwayne Johnson, two horror films, a post-apocalyptic thriller, and a biographical drama about an opera singer.

NOAA predicts the development of La Niña conditions this winter, which could lead to severe drought in the US plains. Already 52% of wheat growing areas in the US are suffering from drought.

The Financial Times reveals Trump's plans to resolve the war in Ukraine if he wins the election. The plan calls for the creation of demilitarized zones and the refusal to join NATO.

The Republican candidate for vice president of the United States has declared that he will prioritize support for Taiwan over Ukraine because of its role in the global economy. Taiwan produces about half of the world's semiconductors.

US Vice President Kamala Harris suggested that Donald Trump take a cognitive test in response to his comments about her IQ. She also pointed to the criticism of Trump by his former employees as evidence of his unfitness for the presidency.

The President of Ukraine is confident that bipartisan support in the US Congress will continue after the election. Zelenskyy emphasized that policy is determined not only by the leader but also by the Congress itself.

The expert explained how russian propaganda uses corruption scandals to undermine the West's trust in Ukraine. Cases against officials have a negative impact on international aid and the image of the state.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze reaffirmed the country's priority of European integration. He emphasized the importance of economic performance for EU accession, despite opposition criticism of election irregularities.

Joe Biden plans to cast his vote in the US presidential election on October 28. According to the latest polls, Donald Trump is ahead of Kamala Harris by 10%.

Blinken called for an investigation into possible election fraud in Georgia, where the Georgian Dream party won.

The price of Brent and WTI crude oil fell by more than 4% after Israeli strikes on Iranian military facilities. Iran's oil infrastructure remained intact as agreed with the United States.