Four boats, two soldiers each, under cover of fog: Russia’s first attempt to land troops in Kherson ended with one dead and three captured
Russia is massing for a river crossing to try to take back Kherson. Its forces are preparing to dig in on the west bank of the Dnipro and build up around the Korabel district as a possible bridgehead for an assault on the city, Anastasiia Shevchenko, deputy spokesperson for Ukraine’sContinue Reading
Norway, Denmark and Sweden teams refuse to play with Russia at 2027 Ice Hockey World Cup
Norway, Denmark, and Sweden said on Tuesday they will not play Russia at the 2027 men’s World Championship in Germany, citing safety and geopolitics. Their decision came days after a sports court cleared their return to international competition, according to Reuters. Last week the Court of Arbitration for Sport allowedContinue Reading
Global fossil fuel roadmap leaves governments with “no excuse not to act,” says 350.org
350.org has welcomed the publication of the global roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Energy Systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner (TAFF), commissioned under Brazil’s COP30 Presidency, describing it as an important step towards turning the global commitment to move away from fossil fuels into practicalContinue Reading
Waymo expands to Torrance, Manhattan Beach and other corners of L.A. County
The robotaxi company Waymo is expanding its Los Angeles service area into South Bay and adding popular destinations such as Universal Studios.Continue Reading
GM describes its fourth-generation EV platform
The US automakers’ stop/start approach to electrification has been compared (by me) to the stereotypical comedic representation of an inept driver, alternately flooring the accelerator and slamming on the brakes. After slamming on the brakes in 2025, GM now appears to be stepping on the prissy pedal again, announcing aContinue Reading
CATL unveils dual-electric range extension battery for battery-swapping heavy trucks
CATL has unveiled a dual-electric range extension battery designed to make electric heavy-duty trucks more practical and economical. Agreements for 13,000 units were signed at the unveiling. The main battery is a standardized, chassis-mounted swappable pack from QIJI Energy, CATL’s battery-swapping network for heavy trucks. A range-extension power system behindContinue Reading
NASA Astronaut, STEM Creator Connect with Students for STEM Day
Students across the country will have the opportunity to connect directly with the International Space Station during a live, interactive in-flight call with NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Mark Rober STEM content creator and founder of ClassCrunchLabs Foundation. The event, hosted by NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, celebrates National STEM Day by bringing real‑world scienceContinue Reading
What’s Up: November 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
Catch Taurid and Leonid meteors, spot Mars near Jupiter, celebrate Voyager 1’s light-day milestone, and watch November’s supermoon. Around Nov. 5: Southern Taurids peak; occasional bright fireballs Around Nov. 12: Northern Taurids peak; around five meteors per hour under ideal conditions Nov. 15-16: Mars and Jupiter appear 1.2 degrees apart before sunrise Nov. 17: ShineContinue Reading
They fled Russia. The US sent them back | The Global Story
After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, many Russians who opposed the war – or feared being sent to fight in it – fled the country. In much of the West, they were welcomed as courageous dissidents. But four years on, the number of Russians being forcibly returned from the USContinue Reading
Latest news bulletin | November 3rd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 3rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Tents return to Lisbon square after Portugal protest victory
Portugal’s housing protesters celebrate a court victory in Lisbon, allowing activist Renata Cambra to set up a tent in Rossio Square.Continue Reading
The Senate on a razor’s edge: The races that will decide America’s midterms
Democrats look all but certain to take the US House. The real fight is for the Senate, where a handful of races in states Republicans never expected to defend will decide who controls Washington., Read MoreContinue Reading
UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, official says
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom will likely face artificial intelligence cyberattacks on its critical infrastructure by 2028 as criminals and states, including China and Russia, increasingly use AI in their cyberactivity, Britain’s cyberchief said Tuesday. That could include AI-powered malware for ransomware attacks as the technology will allow “vulnerabilitiesContinue Reading