Serbia clears the way for controversial Trump-linked property plan
The president's son-in-law wants to build a hotel on the ruins of the former Yugoslav Army headquarters.
Families search for bodies in Tanzania after mass political killings – The Washington Post
- Families search for bodies in Tanzania after mass political killings The Washington Post
- At least 240 charged with treason after Tanzania election violence BBC
- Tanzania officials seek arrest of opposition leaders after fatal election protests The Guardian
- Tanzanian police disposed of bodies after election violence, opposition alleges CNN
- Tanzania charges dozens with treason over election protests Al Jazeera
Russia maintains network for hybrid warfare in Europe – DW
- Russia maintains network for hybrid warfare in Europe DW
- Russia's suspected 'hybrid war' puts European air defences to the test Reuters
- Poland Wants Its Own Drone Wall to Counter Russian Threat Bloomberg.com
- American anti-drone systems deployed in Poland Notes From Poland
- ‘They’ve declared war’: Why Russia is already fighting Europe Channel 4
Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as massive Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength – Reuters
- Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as massive Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength Reuters
- Officials issue warnings as powerful storm is set to make landfall: 'Not encountering anything to weaken it' Yahoo
- Philippines: Tropical Cyclones Kalmaegi/Tino and Fung-Wong/Uwan (As of 07 November, 9 p.m. local time) ReliefWeb
- Monster storm 'Uwan': Category 4 super typhoon with 220 km/h winds set for Philippines 'direct hit' Gulf News
- Philippines braces for Typhoon Fung-wong after earlier storm kills over 200 Al Jazeera
Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions
The opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia.
US and China seek to project power with huge and expensive aircraft carriers
China launches £5.4bn ship capable of carrying 60 aircraft that Beijing values as much for maintaining its global influence as for its use in warfare
In port, the 80,000-tonne Fujian aircraft carrier would be impossible to miss. More than 300 metres long and capable of carrying about 60 aircraft, the £5.4bn super-vessel places China second among the world’s navies, with three aircraft carriers, though still a long way behind the global leader, the US, which has 11.
Yet for all the great power projection of the new warship, nearly 5,000 miles away from its home port another conflict appears to suggest size may not matter. In the Black Sea, Ukraine achieved an extraordinary military success by inflicting a “functional defeat” on Russia’s naval fleet using swarms of skilfully targeted sea drones.
Continue reading...N Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea – Al Jazeera
- N Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea Al Jazeera
- North Korea threatens 'offensive action', condemns US-South Korea security talks Reuters
- USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Missile Launch pacom.mil
- South Korea says North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters NBC News
- North Korea fires ballistic missile days after Hegseth wraps South Korea visit Fox News
N Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea
North Korea issues warning as Washington and Seoul agree on strengthening military ties.
Trump says US to boycott South Africa G20 summit over white ‘genocide’
Trump calls it a 'disgrace' that South Africa is hosting the G20, reiterates debunked claims of a white 'genocide'.
India is world’s second-largest shrimp producer. That is now under threat
US tariffs have dealt a deadly blow to the Indian shrimp industry that relies predominantly on exports.
Trump-Orbán meeting: US gives Hungary exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas
US president also praises Hungarian leader’s hardline stance on immigration during friendly White House summit
The US has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from US sanctions on importing oil and gas from Russia, according to a White House official, after Viktor Orbán pressed his case for a reprieve during a meeting with Donald Trump in Washington.
Last month, Trump imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft that carried the threat of further sanctions on entities in countries buying oil from them.
Continue reading...ICC warrant out vs Bato dela Rosa? – Rappler
- ICC warrant out vs Bato dela Rosa? Rappler
- Philippine ombudsman claims Duterte’s drugs war ally Dela Rosa’s arrest imminent South China Morning Post
- Bersamin: Dela Rosa won’t be turned over automatically to ICC Inquirer.net
- ICC Seeks Arrest of Duterte Ally Over Deadly Philippine Drug War Bloomberg.com
- Fans of the blockbuster video game franchise "Grand Theft Auto" might have to wait a little longer, as its newest installment has been delayed again to November 2026, its creators announced. Link to full story in the comment section. facebook.com
Graham ‘Richo’ Richardson, former Labor party powerbroker, dies aged 76
Former NSW senator and right factional enforcer has died aged 76 after a long period of ill health
Obituary: Graham Richardson, hard-nosed former Labor minister and numbers man
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Anthony Albanese has led tributes to the former Labor powerbroker Graham “Richo” Richardson, acknowledging him as a flawed but loyal and “larger-than-life character”.
Richardson, a senator for New South Wales between 1983 and 1994 and a minister in the Hawke and Keating governments, died early Saturday morning aged 76.
Continue reading...Russia launches ‘massive’ missile, drone attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, fires reported in Kyiv – The Kyiv Independent
- Russia launches 'massive' missile, drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, fires reported in Kyiv The Kyiv Independent
- Russia carries out 'massive strike' on Ukraine, killing at least 4 and injuring 26 abcnews.go.com
- Widespread power outages hit Ukraine after Russian missile and drone barrage CNN
- Deaths, injuries after Russia hits residential and energy sites in Ukraine Al Jazeera
- Ukraine-Russia war live: Orban tells Trump Kyiv victory would be ‘miracle’ The Independent
US judge rules Trump illegally ordered National Guard troops to Portland
US district judge blocks Donald Trump's use of military force to tackle protests against immigration officers.
Iranian plot to kill Israel’s ambassador to Mexico contained, US official says – Reuters
- Iranian plot to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico contained, US official says Reuters
- Iran plotted to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico, U.S. officials say Axios
- Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel’s ambassador to Mexico was thwarted, US and Israel say AP News
- Iran plotted to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, U.S. and Israeli officials say NBC News
- Iran-directed plot to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico thwarted, officials reveal Fox News
Climate summit hears from countries suffering from harms, destruction linked to global warming – AP News
- Climate summit hears from countries suffering from harms, destruction linked to global warming AP News
- Less arguing, more action: will Brazil’s unorthodox approach to Cop30 work? The Guardian
- Leaders at COP30 Climate Summit in Belém Focus on the Rising Toll of Warming The New York Times
- World leaders gather for second day of COP30 meetings in Brazil, seeking climate change solutions PBS
- ‘Love motels’ and Amazon oil drilling are just a few of the ways this global gathering is mired in chaos CNN
Ukrainians would like to watch comedies – but for now their culture is defined by war
Nearly four years on from Russia's invasion, the arts are back but the war permeates everything.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,353
Here are the key events from day 1,353 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Severe storms forecast for parts of NSW as Victoria and Queensland face wet weather
BoM says destructive winds and ‘very dangerous thunderstorms’ are most likely across the Hunter, mid-north NSW coast and northern tablelands
Severe storms with the potential for destructive winds and large hail are expected to move across New South Wales on Saturday.
Storms were also expected in parts of Queensland and Victoria.
Sydney 32C with showers and then storms developing.
Melbourne 13C with rain increasing.
Brisbane 31C with a late shower or two.
Perth 28C and sunny.
Adelaide 18C and cloudy.
Hobart 15C and partly cloudy.
Canberra 26C with a shower or two and then becoming windy.
Darwin 34C and partly cloudy.
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