On November 4, Belgian airspace was partially closed for security reasons after reports of several groups of UAVs flying over the country, including in the vicinity of Brussels and Liege airports. Flights were diverted to Maastricht.
Apple Inc. is developing a budget Mac, codenamed J700, that will cost less than $1,000 to compete with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs. The device, powered by an iPhone processor and featuring an LCD display, is aimed at students and users who browse the web and work with documents.
The MaineHealth system in the USA mistakenly declared over 500 living patients "dead" due to a technical glitch. The company apologized for the incident, which occurred on October 20, and emphasized that the error did not affect patients' medical records or treatment.
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into TikTok over the possible dissemination of content promoting suicide. The investigation concerns the platform's algorithm and control over the safety of materials, following a report by a French parliamentary committee.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced Russia's constant working contacts with Venezuela. This comes against the backdrop of the US modernizing a military base in the Caribbean and Venezuela's appeal to Russia, China, and Iran for military support.
Astronomers have recorded the brightest energy flash in history, caused by a supermassive black hole swallowing a star. This event, with a brightness of 10 trillion Suns, occurred 11 billion light-years from Earth.
Ivan Perehinets, Vice President of the Academy of Construction of Ukraine, spoke about the types of uninterruptible power supplies and how to determine the required power for a household. He recommends lithium iron phosphate batteries and advises taking into account the total power of appliances with a 20-30% reserve.
President Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian military personnel in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk region, where some of the fiercest battles are taking place. He awarded the best soldiers and emphasized the key role of drones in defense.
The Prosecutor General's Office reported details of searches of a NABU employee who was conducting covert surveillance. He did not provide clear explanations regarding the legality of his actions, referring to the instructions of the management.
In Germany, inductive charging of electric vehicles while driving is being tested on a section of the A6 highway near Amberg. This wireless system is based on a solution from the Israeli company Electreon and is the first such road in Germany.
The US Space Force is preparing to deploy two new weapon systems, Meadowlands and Remote Sensing Terminals, to temporarily jam Chinese and Russian satellites. These systems will complement the existing Counter Communications System jammer, providing the Pentagon with three counter-space capabilities.
Ukrainian kamikaze drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Special Operations Forces attacked the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region, Russia. The attack by more than 50 drones occurred on the night of November 4 during the repair of a rectification column that had been damaged earlier.
Denys Shmyhal and Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik signed memorandums on unified quality standards for defense products and the creation of a joint defense enterprise. Norway will allocate $7 billion for Ukraine's defense needs next year.
Germany intends to increase financial aid to Ukraine by approximately 3 billion euros next year. This will cover artillery, drones, armored vehicles, and the replacement of two Patriot air defense systems.
Despite falling sales, Audi announced an ambitious plan for 2026, which includes three new models. Among them are the next-generation Q7, the first Q9 with gasoline engines, and a new "affordable" electric city car.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully evacuated a wounded soldier from an occupied settlement using a ground robotic complex. The mission lasted almost 6 hours, the robot covered 64 km, despite hitting a mine and being attacked by a drone.
Toyota unveiled a new hybrid twin-turbo V8 engine at the Japan Mobility Show. It will form the basis for next-generation high-performance vehicles, combining the efficiency of internal combustion engines and hybrid technologies.
Over the past day, 103 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy is active in the Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Oleksandrivka directions. Ukrainian defenders stopped enemy attacks and achieved partial success in certain areas.
Special forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) discovered and destroyed the headquarters of the Russian unit "Rubicon" in occupied Avdiivka, eliminating officers and drone operators. The enemy headquarters, which specialized in using combat drones, was located in a semi-destroyed building.
Harley-Davidson reported a 6% decline in global retail sales and revenue of $1. 34 billion in the third quarter. New CEO Jochen Zeitz took over the company on October 1 amid these challenges.
In Russia, the government was urged to prepare a long-term development plan in the field of "rare and rare earth metals. " By order of Putin, the responsible ministers must approve a "roadmap" by December 1, 2025.
Fighters of the SBU's "Alpha" Special Operations Center have destroyed over 1,500 Russian occupiers in Pokrovsk and its surroundings over the past month. Also hit were 39 artillery systems, 20 tanks, and 62 armored combat vehicles.
According to intelligence, the program launched in Russia is aimed at preparing children for participation in armed conflicts where drones are used for reconnaissance, strikes, and killings.
America plans to build a power plant that will run on energy from processing its own waste.
Italian supercar manufacturer Ferrari reported a 5% increase in core operating profit in the third quarter of 2025, reaching 670 million euros. This exceeded analysts' average forecast of 649 million euros, thanks to strong pricing and high demand for personalized car features.
The German arms concern Rheinmetall AG has begun construction of an ammunition production plant in Lithuania, which is the largest defense investment in the country's history. The enterprise will start operating in mid-2026, producing up to 100,000 shells annually.
In a comment to UNN, aviation expert Kostiantyn Kryvolap recalled that it was because of this missile that the United States withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty between the USSR and the United States.
Nintendo has raised its Switch 2 sales forecast to 19 million units by March 2026. The company has already sold 10.36 million consoles since June, thanks to the success of "Mario Kart World" and "Donkey Kong Bonanza."
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Russia would not attack any other European country, as NATO is the strongest army in the world. At the same time, he noted that Russia is engaged in provocations against EU countries using drones.
Norway's sovereign wealth fund voted against a new compensation package for Elon Musk worth over $1 trillion. This is the first major institutional investor to publicly disclose its decision, causing Tesla shares to fall by almost 3%.