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Russia's withdrawal from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture has taken effect. According to the Council of Europe, this ends any independent monitoring of Russian prisons by the anti-torture committee in Strasbourg.
Police in Styria have received four reports of metal objects in sweets collected by children on Halloween in the Weiz and Leibnitz districts. No one was injured; police advise checking sweets before eating them.
The number of people on sick leave registered with the ÖGK fell to 219,978 in week 44, while the fund is urging free flu vaccination ahead of a season expected to start early.
An electrician warns against plugging appliances such as air fryers, microwaves, electric heaters and fridges into extension cords, as overloading can heat the cord to 200 degrees and cause fires.
Manchester United host AS Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday evening without a win in their last nine games, while manager Michael Carrick insists he is looking forward to the match despite speculation over his sacking.
A fire police believe was deliberately set caused millions of francs in damage at the headquarters of Swiss arms maker Brügger & Thomet in Thun. A claim video is being examined by police, while a far-left French website welcomed the attack.
Italian club Udinese Calcio announced on Monday evening the dismissal of its Vienna-born coach Kosta Runjaic, with the team second from bottom in Serie A on just 5 points.
