Conflicts, elections, and climate dominate global news.

Conflict in Ukraine: Massive attacks on Kiev

In the early morning of November 15, 2025, the Ukrainian capital Kyiv suffered a large-scale attack with approximately 430 drones and 18 missiles, including ballistic and aeroballistic missiles, launched by Russian forces. President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the attack as deliberately calculated to cause maximum damage to civilians and infrastructure. At least six people died and about 30 were injured, including two children and a pregnant woman. The attacks caused fires in several residential buildings. The episode occurs amidst the advance of Russian troops in southern Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces retreating in several villages in the Zaporizia region after intense fighting.[1].

Presidential election in Chile: polarization and a second round.

Chile is preparing for a presidential runoff election marked by strong polarization. Yanet Hara, a communist activist, and José Antonio Caz, a representative of the far-right, are vying for the presidency after President Gabriel Boric's four-year term. The election reflects a scenario of insecurity and migration that dominates the political debate in the country, with calls for unity from right-wing candidates for the potential runoff election.[1][2][6].

Progress and setbacks at COP30 on climate change.

During COP30, held in November 2025, a report highlighted important progress in international negotiations to combat climate change, but also highlighted key obstacles that hinder a more robust global agreement. Social mobilization and demands for environmental protection remain prominent, with calls for more effective action from participating countries[6][8].

Other relevant international news

• In the United States, former President Donald Trump announced a reduction in tariffs on everyday consumer goods in an attempt to ease domestic economic pressures and improve trade relations[8].
• In Europe, the knockout stage of the 2025 Under-17 World Cup has begun, with clashes between teams such as France, Ecuador, Switzerland, Egypt, Italy, Czech Republic, South Korea, England, Croatia and Uzbekistan, attracting global sporting attention[3].
• In Portugal, heavy rains caused more than 1200 weather-related incidents, including deaths from flooding, highlighting the climate challenges in the region[4].

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