On Sunday, November 2, 2025, how things are going:
Fighting
According to local officials, at least four civilians have been killed and 51 have been injured in Ukraine.
Two people were killed and several others were hurt when a Russian-related strike hit a store in the Samariivskyi district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, according to regional military chief Vladyslav Haivanenko.
Russian forces have dropped 139 guided bombs, thousands of shells, and thousands of drones, according to the Ukrainian military.
164 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight, according to Russia’s Ministry of Defense, including 39 over the Black Sea and 26 over Crimea.
The Russian army claims that its forces have destroyed Ukrainian military installations close to the railway station, and fighting is still persuading near Pokrovsk, Ukraine’s capital city.
The top military officer of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskii, refuted Russian claims that Ukrainian troops were surrounded or blocked, saying that they were facing a “multi-thousand enemy” force in Pokrovsk.
Russia claimed Ukrainian troops were surrendering and some of the special forces were killed while landing in a helicopter, while Ukraine confirmed that its special forces had been stationed to protect important supply lines in Pokrovsk.
The Koltsevoy fuel pipeline was attacked near Moscow, according to Ukrainian military intelligence, and all three lines were allegedly destroyed.
A drone attack by Ukraine reportedly destroyed port infrastructure in Tuapse town, which is located on the northeast of the Black Sea.
In the Donetsk region of Ukraine on November 1, 2025, anti-drone nets are installed over a road in the front-line town of Kostiantynivka.
Politics
Russia’s attacks on important energy infrastructure were condemned by Ukraine. Moscow is accused of carrying out strikes on a power substation that serves nuclear power plants, according to its foreign ministry.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that its inspectors had visited a Ukrainian substation that was crucial for nuclear safety and security and had been the victim of “recent military activities.”
G7 energy ministers said on Friday that Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure are causing harm to civilians.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, claimed on Friday that his foreign intelligence agency had located 339 Ukrainian children who were allegedly kidnapped by Russia.
Regional security
Boris Pistorius, Germany’s defense minister, stated to the Reuters news agency that he is confident that the ruling coalition’s new military service will be approved for implementation as planned next year.
This is the second time an unidentified drone has been seen over the Kleine Brogel Air Base in Belgium on Saturday, surpassing the previous 24 hours.
Kane Williamson, a former New Zealand captain, has left the T20 internationals, claiming that it is “the right time for myself and the team.”
The 35-year-old will continue playing one-day international and T20 franchise cricket after participating in the three-test series against West Indies in December.
In 93 T20 internationals, he recorded a strike-rate of 123 and a batting average of 33.44. With 3, 531 points, only Martin Guptill has more points for New Zealand.
In 2021, Williamson led New Zealand to the T20 World Cup final, scoring 85 in Australia’s defeat.
“The next period will be crucial to get cricket into these guys and get them ready for the World Cup because there is so much T20 talent there.”
Mitch [Santner] is a brilliant leader and captain, and he really excelled with this team.
“I’ll be supporting the Black Caps from a distance because it’s their turn to advance in this format.”
India and Sri Lanka will host the T20 World Cup in February.
Williamson made his New Zealand T20 debut in 2011, but he hasn’t played since June 2024.
He is the team’s leading Test run-scorer of all time and fourth on the ODI list, and he is regarded by many as the best batter in New Zealand history.
Williamson had earned the right to decide how he ended his Test and ODI career, according to New Zealand Cricket’s Scott Weenink.
As he nears the end of his distinguished career, Kane has our full support, he said.
There is no denying that he will become a legend of New Zealand cricket whenever he does decide to play for as long as possible.
EXCLUSIVE: This Made in Chelsea actress, who first appeared on Made in Chelsea in 2015, has revealed the emotional impact of freezing her eggs and how it affected her.
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Emma is speaking out about a time when she was severely injured.
When former Made In Chelsea-star-turned-motorsport presenter Emma Walsh made the decision to freeze her eggs, she thought she was simply buying herself time. She didn’t expect the emotional rollercoaster that came with it.
The 42-year-old single woman who is currently single reveals that freezing her eggs has put her at ease in terms of physical, mental, and financial hardship but also gives her peace about her future after talking to new.
“I didn’t realise how much it would take out of me,” Emma reflects. “The injections, the hormones, the waiting, the uncertainty. I thought I’d bounce back, but I didn’t feel like myself for a whole year afterwards.”
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Emma decided to freeze her eggs when she turned 38. “I started my new path in motorsport presenting in my early thirties, I blinked and suddenly I was approaching 40,” she says. “I’d imagined I’d have a family by then. It wasn’t that I didn’t want kids, it’s just my career became the priority.”
The price was unbelievable. “Each round cost about £7, 000. My body was hurt after I completed two rounds, one after the other. However, it was lonely as well as physically demanding. She claims that she handled the majority of it alone. I can’t help but cry as I recall sitting there with the injection in my hand. You are shocked to realize how much pressure we put on ourselves as women, and where you are in your life are.
Seven eggs, less than Emma had hoped, were frozen. She honestly says, “They advise 15 to be safe, so I felt like I’d failed.” However, I was unable to put my body to the test. With it, I had to make peace. What is intended to be will be.
She is now happier in both her outlook and her romantic outlook. She exclaims, “I’m dating once more.” I’m in my forties and the “love girl” era. Relationships had to fit into my schedule for years. I’m finally ready to fall in love.
The South African, who first appeared on Made In Chelsea in 2015 with her easy charm, has had a lot of moving parts. Emma was pursuing her dreams by moving to the UK to perform in Grease on the West End at the time.
She chuckles, “I met some of the cast while I was working in a club.” The producers then watched a video I posted from a track day and thought it would be fun to introduce a girl to cars.
She quickly became Spencer Matthews’ love interest when she first joined MIC, and their chemistry quickly blossomed into one of the series’ standout plots. Although their romance ended, they are still close friends.
Emma realized reality TV wasn’t for her while she enjoyed the experience. “I’m proud of how I came across, but I wanted to create something that was truly mine,” he said.
That “something” turned out to be a successful career in presenting motorsport events. She claims that “the blonde girl from Made In Chelsea” was initially perceived by others. I felt the need to prove my worth. I’d arrive without makeup, hair pulled back, and head buried in research. I prepared my own scripts, studied the technical side, and succeeded in holding my own.
Her hard work paid off. Emma has gone on to interview the biggest names in Formula 1, including Lewis Hamilton. “My first interview was with [Sebastian] Vettel,” she recalls. “I was so nervous, but he was lovely. He told me, ‘Ask me whatever you want,’ and that put me at ease.”
Her life might look glamorous on Instagram, but Emma insists she’s still the grounded girl she’s always been. “I come from a small town, so I don’t take any of it for granted,” she smiles. “My parents are down-to-earth – they don’t even always realise when something’s a big deal, which keeps me humble.”
When Emma is not posing for photos, she discusses ADHD. She made the decision to seek help after years of struggle with concentration, anxiety, and self-criticism, and she was formally diagnosed with ADHD last year.
She admits, “Initially, it was scary.” I was concerned that people might mistaken me for jumping on a trend because it has become such a hot topic. But understanding myself was what it was. Everything clicked after receiving that diagnosis, explaining why I’m sensitive, why I work differently, and why I’ve always had this inner restlessness.
Emma was invited to participate in a book about women with ADHD, which she describes as “terrifying but empowering.”
She claims that after speaking in front of a group of people, I received so many messages. One of the messages was coming from a friend whose daughter, 11, had just been diagnosed. She claimed that I made her understand herself more.
Emma is learning to embrace herself in every way at this time. She claims that she once felt like she needed to be perfect. I now understand that it’s acceptable to slow down and not be fully figured out. It all comes from letting go of my life on my own terms, whether it’s freezing my eggs or understanding my ADHD.
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Emma made a public statement about her diagnosis of ADHD in order to raise awareness of October’s ADHD Month.
If a successful experiment succeeds, it makes sense to retry it.
A crucial – if largely unknown – aspect was Kay Cossington and Anja van Ginhoven’s expertise when the Lionesses won the Euros in 2022 and again in 2025.
The former Football Association employees have since formed a new partnership with Bay Collective, a multi-club ownership company that supports global women’s football.
Bay Collective already owns Bay FC in its entirety, and it wants to move to Europe as well.
Van Ginhoven was hired in October as director of global women’s football operations while Cossington serves as the company’s chief executive officer.
“We really want to develop the sport,” the statement read.
Cossington and Van Ginhoven want to use Sixth Street as a tool to make the $115 billion (£87 billion) available to them.
Their main goal is simple: to help their clubs win football games.
Van Ginhoven was at the top of Cossington’s list when she was given the task of finding the “best in the world” to replace Cossington, who described herself as “a kid in the candy store.”
The former FA general manager collaborated with England manager Sarina Wiegman on her three Euros triumphs, starting with the Netherlands in 2017 and the Lionesses in 2022 and 2025.
Cossington requested that she join her in San Francisco as soon as she learned that Van Ginhoven’s intention was to end her summer contract.
“We want to be a global organization with unmatched standards,” Cossington said. “We evaluated everything,”
Anja and her abilities are incredibly special. She is aware of both the performance and business facets of a football team.
She has demonstrated her ability to bring the two together. We identified her in the pool of the best, best talent.
It also matched my culture, she said. It was a simple choice to work with someone who had the same goals, values, and demonstrated exceptional job skills.
Van Ginhoven, who had worked with Wiegman at Dutch club Den Haag and in international football, had to make a big decision to leave the FA.
She claims that Bay Collective is “everything she believes in,” and that she couldn’t resist getting together with Cossington.
Van Ginhoven told BBC Sport, “It’s about using the uniqueness of women’s football to build clubs and improve players.”
“If you are connected, you can act as a superpower as a team, club, and organization to properly advance women’s football.”
We are from different countries, we were raised in different ways, but what connects us is our passion for the beautiful game of women’s football.
“I can’t believe it actually happened,” said one witness.
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Van Ginhoven had the opportunity to celebrate the Lionesses’ success at Euro 2025 before taking up her new position.
She said, “It took a few weeks to a little bit to slow down.” We will do really cool things together, and the first impressions were incredible.
Van Ginhoven recalled Wiegman’s statement that she was leaving.
We said, “We have a dream; let’s do everything and everything we can to finish high.” She said, “Sometimes I still can’t believe it actually happened.”
Sarina and I have a long history, respectively. She never changed as a person, which is what I learned most from her. You can adapt to the situation, but I believe it’s crucial that you remain that good person with high values no matter what happens in the world around you.
“I closely observed that, and I will carry that with me throughout my entire life.”
Cossington had left the FA in May, but he had a significant part in the logistics of their time in Switzerland.
Important factors were making sure Wiegman’s squad had all the resources they needed, organizing friendly opposition in the build-up, and planning basecamps and travel.
She claims that because there were people who “understood the women’s game” and believed in a strategy, she wasn’t surprised by England’s success.
We were “obsessed over the processes,” she said, “particularly the way we coached, how we played, how we operated, the facilities, the basecamps, and everything else.”
“The gains were about the 100% gains, not just the 1% marginal gains. Everything was there. A group of people who had played the women’s game for years came up with the strategy.
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