Today: November 04, 2026
Today: November 04, 2026

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Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russian bombing kills 33 in village in southeastern Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

At least 33 people were killed when Russian forces bombed a school being used as an aid distribution point in a village near the front line in Ukraine's southeastern region of

Election|Political

Swedish PM tries to form a new government amid post-election gridlock

Sweden's parliament's speaker said on Tuesday he had asked Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the leader of the Moderates party, to try to form a new cabinet despite losing

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Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

Indian naval forces have freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia

Political|World

Kremlin confirms trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week

Russia will hold three-way peace talks with Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi from November 10-11, the Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday.

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea, Turkey to cooperate in nuclear, defence, infrastructure

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan agreed at a summit on Tuesday to expand cooperation in nuclear energy and defence, including on one

Asia|Business|Crime|Europe|Political

Myanmar drops extradition case against AmCham ex-board member, cancels Interpol red notice

Myanmar has dropped its case against former American Chamber of Commerce board member Munimul Islam and withdrawn an Interpol red notice after finding insufficient evidence to support his extradition

Election|Political

New Zealand's National and Labour in dead heat days before election, poll shows

New Zealand's ruling National party and centre-left opposition Labour are neck-and-neck in the final days before Saturday's general election, according to the latest opinion polling.

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Suspected militants open fire and kill 2 police officers guarding polio workers in Pakistan

Suspected militants have shot and killed two police officers protecting polio workers during a vaccination campaign in northwestern Pakistan

Political|US|World

US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, officials say

By Phil Stewart and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Nov 2 - The US carried out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Monday.

Asia|Political|World

Thai PM to face his first censure debate in December

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government has agreed to a December 7 to 11 schedule for its first censure debate in parliament, an official said on Tuesday. 

Health|Political|Science|Technology

Reddit blasts 'inept' Australian social media ban as challenge airs in court

Australia's world-first teen social media ban was "ill thought out" and amounted to a "profound restriction on political debate", a lawyer for messaging

Political

Tensions rise as midterm campaign ends with control of Congress at stake

Congressional candidates and President Donald Trump made their final arguments to US voters on Monday, the eve of the midterm

Crime|Political|US

Bodycam video shows aftermath of fatal shooting by National Guard in Memphis

Tennessee prosecutors have released video of National Guard troops pointing their handguns at a man as he lay dying on a Memphis sidewalk last summer after a guard member shot him in the back

Election|Political|US

Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots

The Supreme Court has rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people President Donald Trump’s administration claims are noncitizens

Election|Political|US

Reflecting Pool vs. the state of the economy: Trump and Dems clash in closing messages

As midterm campaigns careen toward their conclusion, Democrats are pushing through intraparty divisions to stay focused on voters’ economic frustrations

Crime|Political|World

Parents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at Mississippi Attorney General's Office

The parents of a 1-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer in Mississippi have demanded a meeting with the state official who ruled that the shooting was justified

Economy|Political|World

Rubio speaks to Venezuelan minister about reforms that lay groundwork for elections

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his Venezuelan counterpart on Monday about reforms that lay the groundwork for future free and fair

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US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says

The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine,

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump, lets California count all ballots

Acting on the eve of the US midterm elections, the Supreme Court quickly rejected on Monday a bid by President Donald Trump's administration to temporarily block

Crime|Political

Ex-Chicago FBI chief says he was ousted over a failed protesters case, sues Justice Department

The former head of the FBI's Chicago field office has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of pushing him out after he was wrongly blamed for a failed felony prosecution

Arts|Business|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political

Far from the campaign trail, Trump promotes his Reflecting Pool makeover before Election Day

President Donald Trump stood silently while triumphant music played as he held up a poster showing an image of the algae-clogged pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial

Economy|Political|US|World

Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran

US President Donald Trump raised doubts on Monday about whether he would follow through on a threatened resumption of military strikes against Iran and

Election|Political

US judge orders Trump admin to stop demands California remove suspected noncitizen voters

A US judge ordered the Trump administration on Monday to stop demanding that California election officials segregate ballots cast by people on its lists of suspected 

Election|Political|US

El-Sayed, Michigan Democrats push to galvanize voters after stunning Senate race defection

Michigan Democrats are scrambling to refocus voters' attention and move past a stunning defection in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races

Political

Trump approval near career low ahead of elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating held near a career low as a broad swath of the US electorate saw their vote in Tuesday's congressional midterm

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Russia bombs aid center and shelter in southern Ukraine, killing 26, officials say

Ukrainian authorities say 26 people have been killed in Russian bomb attacks on an aid distribution center and neighboring shelter in southern Ukraine

Arts|Crime|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Lindsay Clancy's lawyers push for Massachusetts murder case dismissal

Lindsay Clancy's lawyers urged a judge on Monday to dismiss murder charges against her and expressed frustration that prosecutors have yet to make clear their plans

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ICE officer indicted on allegations he ran over undocumented Mexican immigrant released on bond

ICE officer indicted on allegations he ran over undocumented Mexican immigrant released on bond

Political|Technology|Travel|World

South Korea investigates leak of President Lee's passport details

South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday it was conducting a probe into the leak of personal information related to President Lee Jae Myung's June overseas trip and was taking

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Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI officials, says DOJ rushed charges before midterms

A federal judge on Monday tossed out a criminal case accusing two former senior FBI officials of lying about their involvement in an investigation of

Business|Political|Technology

Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles

A group representing nearly all major automakers on Monday urged US lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles when they return next week

Arts|Political|World

Trump's sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

President Donald Trump is remaking Washington, recasting the US capital city as a monument to his vision of American greatness with sweeping,

Economy|Election|Political

What polls do and don’t tell us about the 2026 midterms

What polls do and don’t tell us about the 2026 midterms

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Judge dismisses case against former FBI officials who DOJ believes hampered Biden family corruption probe

Judge dismisses case against former FBI officials who DOJ believes hampered Biden family corruption probe

Political

French petition seeks to shut down Bollore's news channel CNews

A petition to shut down French news channel CNews, known for its hard line on immigration and crime, has now attracted more than 500,000 signatures on the website of the

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK exempts care workers from plan to impose long delays on immigrants seeking residence

Britain watered down plans on Monday to impose long delays on immigrants seeking to receive permanent residence, announcing exemptions

Economy|Political

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, alders to discuss how to spend parking meter transfer fee money

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, alders to discuss how to spend parking meter transfer fee money

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Sectors bracing for a pivot as US midterm elections loom

As the US midterm elections approach, Corporate America is bracing for a potential shift in the balance of power in Washington.

Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political

Hungary's governing party backs nominee for chief prosecutor

Hungary's governing Tisza party will approve the president's nominee for chief prosecutor, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday, a significant step in Magyar's

Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump's Iran threat renews Gulf fears of a war it didn't choose

US President Donald Trump’s threat to strike Iran again confronts America’s Gulf allies with a stark prospect: another

Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says rare ceasefire was cover for Russian regrouping

Ukraine accused Russia on Monday of taking advantage of a rare, US-backed humanitarian ceasefire last week in the southern Kherson region to

Election|Opinion|Political

Voters fear the America they've known is slipping away. On that, the left and right agree

There's plenty of angst among U.S. voters on the eve of Election Day

Election|Political

How an attempt at Democratic unity exploded with Stevens’ Senate endorsement flip

How an attempt at Democratic unity exploded with Stevens’ Senate endorsement flip

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The races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Nolan D.

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Belgian government in crisis after budget talks collapse

By Bart H.

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Here’s where Trump’s housing agenda stands before midterms

Here’s where Trump’s housing agenda stands before midterms

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Kremlin says it assumes that the Ukrainian army used the Oleshky ceasefire to regroup in line with 'normal practice'

The Kremlin said on Monday that it assumed that the Ukrainian army used a local ceasefire last week in and around the Russian-held southern town of Oleshky to regroup,

Election|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria elects Iliana Iotova, ally of PM Radev, as its first female president

Bulgaria has elected Iliana Iotova as its first female president, official results showed on Monday, providing a political boost for Prime Minister Rumen Radev who had backed

MidEast|Political|World

China's Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry

The Middle East and Gulf region should not become a battleground for great-power rivalry and China is willing to work with Arab nations to achieve lasting peace,

Election|Political|US

Michigan Democrat's endorsement of Republican ruffles critical Senate race

A prominent Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, giving President Donald Trump's Republicans

Election|Political

Trump rallies in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control

President Donald Trump has wrapped up the final weekend of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in Iowa and Kansas

Arts|Europe|Political|World

Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized ceasefire ends

Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson region are preparing for the end of a localized ceasefire

Business|Economy|Political|Uncategorized|US|World

Trump says US, Canada have 'concept' of a new trade deal

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration has the "concept" of a new trade deal with Canada, but declined to offer details.

Political|World

UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, UN chief says

The 35-year-old UN peacekeeping mission in the Western Sahara region will come to an end after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate, the UN chief said on Sunday. 

Economy|Political|US|World

Canada's Carney reports progress in trade talks with US. Trump talks up 'concept' of a deal

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he had a constructive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential trade deal

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Middle East on edge as fears mount that Iran war could restart after the midterms

Middle East on edge as fears mount that Iran war could restart after the midterms

Election|Political

Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses

A federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses

Health|Political|US

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke, his office says

Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke

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How Trump’s noncitizen voter lists could affect the midterms

As Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for midterm elections, lists the Trump administration has compiled of possible noncitizen voters

Health|Political|US

Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized with stroke and expected to make full recovery, his team says

Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized with stroke and expected to make full recovery, his team says

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UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years following US-Russia standoff

The U.N.'s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years due to a U.S.-Russia standoff

Election|Political|Uncategorized

Most suspects released after Israeli court says no evidence for accusation of bribery in election

Israeli police have released two of three suspects in an alleged voter bribery case

Crime|MidEast|Political|Uncategorized|World

Sudan’s power grid nears collapse as drone strikes blamed on RSF target electric stations

Drone strikes have knocked out power substations in the northern Sudanese towns of Al-Dabbah and Abu Hamad

Election|Political|US

Democratic leaders enter the midterms ‘confident and paranoid’

Democratic leaders enter the midterms ‘confident and paranoid’

Election|Political

Trump White House maps path to govern without Congress if Democrats win

President Donald Trump's White House has spent months preparing for a possible Democratic takeover of Congress, developing plans to keep

Business|Economy|Political|World

China's Communist Party demands loyalty, vows to tighten discipline

China's ruling Communist Party put the demand for loyalty front and centre in an official resolution on toughening internal discipline, and vowed to keep waging its high-

Election|Political

Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief's resignation

Thousands protested in Delhi on Sunday to demand the resignation of India's election chief over a revision of voter lists, the latest in

Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

A third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

Thousands of young protesters have taken to the streets across France for a third weekend

Election|Political

California governor asks US judges to resist Trump attempts to seize ballots

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday warned federal courts to be ready for potential attempts by President Donald Trump's administration to seize ballots

Arts|Political|World

Salvadoran families demand fair trials, mourn prison dead on Day of the Dead

Relatives of people detained under El Salvador's controversial state of exception gathered at the San Salvador metropolitan cathedral on Saturday to

Arts|Political

Top Kennedy Center official urged closure due to financial problems, not poor conditions, lawyers argue

Top Kennedy Center official urged closure due to financial problems, not poor conditions, lawyers argue

Business|Political|US

'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein

Business|Political

Judge tosses Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal again, this time for good

Judge tosses Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal again, this time for good

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US plans to deport Afghans back to their home country through Pakistan, documents show

The Trump administration plans to deport Afghans detained in the U.S. back to Afghanistan via Pakistan

Arts|Political|US|World

Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin

The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting

Economy|Education|Europe|Political

Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent

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Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says President Donald Trump has agreed to grant a visa to the mother of a 15-year-old immigrant from Ghana who was shot to death earlier this week

Election|Political

Rubio says the US government did not facilitate Bolsonaro’s flight to the US

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration did not help Flávio Bolsonaro leave Brazil after his election defeat

Crime|Political|US

Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on Calif. voter rolls, analysis finds

More than 4 in 10 names flagged as possible noncitizen voters in California by the Trump administration can’t even be found on the state’s voter rolls

Political|World

Polish PM Tusk vows support for tribunal amid court crisis

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sought to offer assurances that the country's Constitutional Tribunal will operate in accordance

Europe|Political|World

Tusk defends suspension of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal president as protesters gather again

Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government is acting to restore judicial independence in Poland

Political|Sports|World

When global diplomacy is done, it's time for American football

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning to host his foreign minister counterparts at a quintessential American sporting event

Arts|Political

Trump’s triumphal arch faces more opposition, with judge asking if desire is to ‘bedazzle’ DC

Trump’s triumphal arch faces more opposition, with judge asking if desire is to ‘bedazzle’ DC

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Elderly couple loses life savings to scammer posing as FBI agent

Elderly couple loses life savings to scammer posing as FBI agent

Election|Political|US

Kamala Harris urges a 'too big to rig' turnout for the midterms and tees off on Trump

Kamala Harris has been campaigning for Democratic candidates across multiple states during the final stretch of the midterm elections

Election|Political|US

Storm set to hit central US on Election Day as key midterm races hang in balance

Storm set to hit central US on Election Day as key midterm races hang in balance

Election|Political

ICE raids in a California toss-up district spark accusations of voter intimidation

Federal immigration agents have fanned out across California’s Central Valley in recent weeks, stirring fear in Latino

Asia|Election|Political|World

Taipei mayor gets angry reception at Pride after gay bar raid

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, in a close race for re-election, got an angry reception on Saturday

Election|Political|US

Alabama Republicans thought they had drawn a safe US House seat. A Black congressman had other ideas

Democrat Shomari Figures of Alabama is one of several Black members of Congress who've had their House districts redrawn by Republicans in the wake of the Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act

Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Another little-known candidate in the Alaska Senate race points toward secretive effort to hurt Republicans

Another little-known candidate in the Alaska Senate race points toward secretive effort to hurt Republicans

Election|Political

When buses stopped running on Brazil election day, 'Lula's Army' grabbed their car keys

When buses in the northeastern Brazilian city of Salvador inexplicably stopped running last Sunday, history teacher

MidEast|Political|US|World

Egypt fears escalation in Iran war would be more destructive, foreign minister says

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday he was "extremely worried" that a new escalation in the war between the United States and Iran would be more

Political|World

Competing US, Russia resolutions on Western Sahara defeated in UN Security Council

Russia vetoed a US-drafted resolution on Western Sahara at the Security Council on Friday, leaving the UN peacekeeping mission there without a

Africa|Economy|Europe|Political

Putin wants Africa on his side. African leaders are playing their own game

Putin wants Africa on his side. African leaders are playing their own game

Election|Political

Judge orders Trump administration to cease threats to prosecute election officials

A US judge ordered the Justice Department on Friday to stop threatening to prosecute state and local election officials who do not comply with the

Business|Election|Political

Meet the democratic socialists likely on their way to Congress

There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism

Election|Political

Trump administration accelerates criminal probe into Alaska Senate race

President Donald Trump's administration stepped up criminal and civil investigations into allegations that Democrats

Election|Political|Travel

Trump and Clinton rally as early voting surges, Alaska probe widens, and Michigan Democrats feud

President Donald Trump rallied with Republican supporters in Florida on Friday while former President Bill Clinton spoke to Democrats just two states over in Mississippi

Europe|Political|World

Poland's Sikorski calls for rapid ceasefire in Black Sea to allow food shipments

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on Friday called for a rapid ceasefire in the Black Sea that would allow safe passage for grain shipments from