Putin tells US envoys no compromise on Ukraine, rules out peacekeepers
After meeting Witkoff and Kushner, Putin held to his demands, ruled out peacekeepers and offered a local truce. We set out where the talks stand.
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Millions strike across Spain over housing costs ahead of Nov 29 vote
Unions say four million joined Spain's first general strike in 14 years over housing costs, under three weeks before a snap election called after a rent row.
Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin, then Zelensky, after Abu Dhabi talks
After two days of Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, US envoys Witkoff and Kushner fly to Moscow and Dublin; Europe's seat at the table is the main dispute.
Britain says its bases are safe after US tankers leave RAF Mildenhall
Britain says its bases are safe after the US moved at least 10 KC-135 tankers from RAF Mildenhall, a move the Wall Street Journal tied to an Iranian threat.
COP31 opens in Antalya under a cloud, with a row over climate money
The UN climate summit COP31 opened in Antalya after a row over putting climate finance on the agenda; Guterres urged leaders to 'get serious' about emissions.
Spain's transport minister Puente resigns over deadly train crash
Transport Minister Oscar Puente resigned a week after the Urda rail crash that killed 69, saying he could not stay after two accidents in under a year.
Britain and France to rehearse deploying a force to Ukraine in Poland
Nearly 3,000 troops from 12 European nations will rehearse deploying a reassurance force to Ukraine in Poland from November 9 to 22, led by Britain and France.
Russia fires 289 drones and 76 missiles at Ukraine's power grid overnight
Zelensky says Russia fired 289 drones and 76 missiles at energy sites, hitting a Kharkiv hospital and injuring 73, as he flew to Berlin.
Russian bombs kill 29 at aid distribution point in Zaporizhzhia
Russian aerial bombs hit a humanitarian aid point in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 29 people, with 48 missing, Ukrainian officials say.
High-speed train collision near Madrid kills at least 68
Two high-speed trains collided near Urda, south of Madrid, killing at least 68; the transport minister says a Renfe train was cleared to proceed 'in error'.
Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire from October 29
Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt fighting in Oleshky from October 29 to let in aid and evacuate civilians, the White House said, crediting Melania Trump.
UK tells public to keep three days of emergency supplies at home
Britain launched a 'Be Ready' campaign urging households to keep three days of food and water, citing the PHP software flaw and a summer of wildfires.
ICC wins EU's top rights prize while facing US sanctions
The European Parliament awarded its 2026 Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court, which faces US sanctions over its Netanyahu arrest warrant.