Germans Back Democracy, But Extremist Risks Persist
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Russia strikes kill civilians, damage Ukraine energy infrastructure
Skip next section Thank you for reading November 8, 2025 Thank you for reading Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities, killing at least four people and damaging energy infrastructure (see below).
Trump Grants Hungary One-Year Waiver on Russian Oil Sanctions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday his country received an exemption from US sanctions on imports of Russian oil. Orban was speaking with reporters from Hungarian media outlets following his talks with US President Donald Trump.
France Keeps Shein Accessible During Probe
Singapore-based online retailer Shein is not to be subject to a ban in France during a probe into the sale of illegal items, France's government announced on Friday. "The government has succeeded in getting Shein to remove all illegal products that were being sold on its platform," Paris said in a statement.
Suicide Blast Outside Islamabad Court Kills 12
Pakistani security officials stand guard after a powerful car bomb exploded outside a district court in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.
No Turning Back: Ukrainian Women Enlist to Fight
Combat medic Olena Ivanenko, 44, whose military call sign is "Ryzh," takes a break from the front line in the northeastern city of Sumy, Ukraine, earlier this year.