Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have voiced a shared desire to end the war in Ukraine prior to winter following recent discussions.

Speaking after the bilateral meeting, Trump urged Zelensky to "make a deal with Putin, and Putin to make a deal with him." Trump also noted that a recent telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin convinced him that Moscow is seeking an agreement to end the conflict. Zelensky described the dialogue as "positive and productive," reaffirming that both Washington and Kyiv aim to stop Russian aggression within the coming months.

Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).

Emergency services in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region reported that at least five civilians were killed and 16 others wounded following a series of Russian bombardments over a 24-hour period. Russian forces launched nearly 60 attacks targeting five separate districts across the region.

The heaviest loss of life occurred in Kamianske district, where three people died and five sustained injuries. In Pavlohrad district, two civilians were killed and seven were wounded. Further injuries and damage to local infrastructure were recorded in Nikopol district, where emergency crews operated to control fires sparked by the strikes and provide medical assistance.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă

Portugal's parliament has rejected a motion of censure brought by the far-right Chega party against the country's minority administration following a three-hour debate. The motion, focused on recent controversies surrounding the Minister of Internal Administration, failed after the ruling coalition voted against it while the main opposition Socialist Party (PS) abstained.

Following the vote, Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro criticized Chega for introducing a measure destined to fail and targeted the PS for its abstention. Leitão Amaro stated that citizens would make a "political judgment" regarding Chega's move. He emphasized that the cabinet will continue to negotiate legislation on a case-by-case basis without establishing any "preferred partner" in parliament.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

Millions of American voters are casting ballots in the 2026 midterm elections to determine control of the United States Congress. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate are up for election, alongside 39 gubernatorial races and numerous state referendums.

The vote is widely viewed as a referendum on President Donald Trump, whose legislative agenda faces a decisive test ahead of his final two years in office. Early symbolic results from the territory of Guam indicated an initial victory for Republicans, though national polls remain closely watched. With high turnout expected nationwide, a potential Democratic victory in either chamber could significantly constrain the administration's policy goals for the remainder of the presidential term.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica