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Hockey nations refuse to play Russia as Germany weighs pulling out as host
Finland, Norway, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Denmark and Sweden have said they will not face Russia at the 2027 championship, after a court ruling overturned a four-year ban on Russian national teams. Germany’s federation said the ruling “fundamentally changes the situation” for it as host nation.
Portugal: Housing protesters return to Lisbon square after court ruling
Housing protesters have returned to Lisbon's historic Rossio Square, setting up around 100 tents following a court ruling. The demonstration comes as Portugal's government faces growing pressure over housing.
Iranian MP tells Euronews Tehran's missiles will strike Europe if US uses its bases there
Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, a member of Iranian parliament’s security committee, said Iran would fire on any European base used against it, including in Italy and Germany. State-run media said any new confrontation could reach “the heart of Europe".
Ukraine: 33 dead, over 50 missing after Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia
Russian strikes on a humanitarian aid site in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region have killed 33 people, with more than 50 still missing, on Monday 2 November. Survivors and rescuers are being treated for severe injuries.
US midterm elections: Cheers erupt as Talarico's Texas victory is projected
Supporters erupted in celebration in Austin as Democrat James Talarico was projected to win a US Senate seat in Texas, a state where his party has not won a Senate election since 1988.
‘We will take back the House in 2028’: US House Speaker Johnson promises Republican comeback
US House Speaker Mike Johnson has urged Republicans not to lose hope after Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections. Johnson vowed that Republicans would double down on their agenda and seek to retake the House in 2028.
‘Democrats did a good job’: Trump congratulates Democrats on midterm wins
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that rising petrol prices linked to the war in Iran contributed to his Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections. He said voters supported his actions against Iran but were reluctant to pay more at the pump. Trump also praised Democrats.
Israel's election commission says no fraud found in last week's vote
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters have repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had “stolen” the election, possibly with foreign assistance.
Europe Today: Democrats win Senate in rebuke of Trump as Poland’s constitutional crisis drags on
A blue wave has swept the US in the midterm elections, with Democrats winning the Senate and heading for a big House majority as votes are still being counted on the West Coast. We bring live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, plus Poland’s crisis, Ukraine talks and the EU enlargement race.