BBC World
Oct 31, 2026
'We came back from hell', say Ukrainians after years in Russia-occupied front-line city
One evacuated couple says they crossed minefields in Oleshky in search of food.
Geopolitics
The Guardian
Oct 31, 2026
Oleshky evacuees reunite with families after truce allows crossing back into Ukraine
Residents of nearby villages line highway waving flags to greet the evacuees’ convoy from the Russian-occupied cityEvacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky have been reunited with their families after crossing into Ukrainian-held territory on Saturday.The major rescue operation began on Friday and wa…
BBC World
Oct 31, 2026
Ukrainian evacuees reunite with family after years trapped in Russia-occupied city
Oleshky residents had been without food, water and electricity, with many resorting to cooking garden weeds to survive.
BBC World
Oct 31, 2026
Ethiopian PM puts ministers through military training
The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.
The Guardian
Oct 31, 2026
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praises US over $2.1bn Patriot missile deal but warns it could take years
The Ukrainian president called the US decision strong, but added that delivery of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles could take yearsThe US has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for an estimated $2.1bn, but Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned deliveries could take years and stockpile…
BBC World
Oct 31, 2026
Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become.
BBC World
Oct 31, 2026
US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
The Guardian
Oct 31, 2026
US cancels G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia
Marco Rubio pulls plug on traditional photo op at meeting of foreign ministers after about one-third of countries threaten boycottThe traditional “family photo” to open the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting has been abruptly cancelled in the US after a host of nations – including Australia and the UK …