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In Germany

Violence and looting followed largely peaceful protests in Germany on Saturday, amid a wave of demonstrations across Europe. In Berlin, hundreds of young people gathered at Brandenburg Gate after the “GenZ regelt!” movement called for nationwide protests over political and social issues.

In U.S. elections

Days before the midterms, CNN reports that federal cuts have weakened channels for warning election officials about foreign threats to their lowest level since 2016. Intelligence officials are tracking Russian, Chinese and Iranian efforts to influence voters, but their ability to relay that information has been hobbled, according to CNN.

NBC News reports that nearly 1.8 million Hispanic voters have cast early ballots in Texas with three days remaining before Election Day, an increase of 87.2 percent over the same point in 2022.

Meanwhile, The Washington Post reports that the head of the Social Security Administration sent a public email praising President Donald Trump just days before the elections.

In Alabama

Police say at least one person was killed and eight others were wounded in a shooting outside Legion Field after the annual Magic City Classic football game.

Trump’s lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal

A federal judge in Florida has dismissed Trump’s ten-billion-dollar defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for a second time, barring him from filing the same claim again. Judge Darrin Gayles ruled that Trump failed to establish actual malice over reporting on a letter the paper alleged he sent Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Trump denies writing it, and his legal team says he plans to appeal.

At Binance

Binance has resumed customer withdrawals after a 6.3-billion-dollar theft on Thursday. The cryptocurrency exchange says 90 percent of the losses have been covered. The FBI blames TraderTraitor, a North Korean state-sponsored group, for the hack.

In Poland

Riot police have reportedly entered the headquarters of Poland’s top court as Prime Minister Donald Tusk seeks to remove its judges. The court has accused Tusk of staging a coup.

British military support for Saudi Arabia

British ministers say Royal Air Force Typhoons deployed to Saudi Arabia will defend cities and critical infrastructure, not conduct offensive strikes. The package also extends aerial refueling support for Saudi operations, including those against Houthi military sites in Yemen. Ministers declined to say whether they sought legal advice on that support, citing the convention against disclosing law officers’ advice.

In the Middle East

An Associated Press investigation found that more than 115 drone and missile strikes linked to Iran damaged or destroyed U.S. military infrastructure across the Middle East. The investigation says the attacks forced Washington to withdraw significant military assets from the Persian Gulf.

Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance has reportedly sent a letter to Iran’s security chief in an effort to revive talks. The Iranian official described the letter as a sign of a positive shift.

Cost-of-living protests

Bangladesh has formed a wage board as garment workers demonstrate in industrial cities, demanding higher pay as living costs rise.

In Germany, cost-of-living protests turned violent, with shops looted. Demonstrations took place in Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt on the same day hundreds of thousands of people also protested in France.

In Britain

A Stonewall survey found that 58 percent of trans respondents feel less accepted by society than a decade ago, rising to 75 percent among trans women. Almost half said they avoid certain bars and restaurants where they do not feel safe. Thirty-seven percent avoid single-sex spaces, including toilets and changing rooms. Eighty percent said they are pessimistic about the future of equality.

In U.S. courts

A federal judge in Miami permanently dismissed Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over its reporting on a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. The judge ruled that Trump failed to show the paper acted with actual malice.

In a separate case, a judge temporarily barred federal officials from threatening election workers, pressuring ballot processing or demanding last-minute voter-roll purges ahead of the 2026 midterms. The judge found that officials had likely violated voting rights protections.

The Binance hack

The FBI attributes a $6.3 billion theft from Binance to TraderTraitor, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group. Binance says it has replaced 90 percent of the stolen funds and that withdrawals are starting to resume Sunday. Co-CEO Richard Teng pledged to cover the remaining losses, saying users would not bear them.

In India

Security forces surrounded the site of a planned opposition protest in Delhi. Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi is set to lead a march demanding the election chief’s resignation over controversial voter-list changes.

In Bolivia

Bolivia has declared an emergency as El Niño intensifies. President Rodrigo Paz warned of severe droughts and flooding, with at least 78,000 families already affected by drought.

In Washington

The Trump administration is filing lawsuits and opening investigations that could extend election disputes beyond Election Day, according to The Washington Post. The paper reports that the administration is seeking to discount some ballots and block the finalization of results. Its litigation strategy has failed so far, but the Post says it appears designed to give the Justice Department more time to contest results after the midterms.

Separately, President Trump criticized his former lawyer, Alina Habba Mildon, over a $50 million deal to work with a billionaire Venezuelan family seeking a presidential pardon, The New York Times reports. Trump called her decision to enter the deal “totally obnoxious and outrageous.”

The Binance hack

The FBI attributes a roughly $6.3 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance to TraderTraitor, a North Korea-sponsored hacking group. Binance says it has replaced 90 percent of the stolen assets using company funds and will cover the rest without passing losses to customers. The exchange says the remaining tokens are less liquid and could take longer to purchase. Withdrawals were halted after the breach. Binance said Saturday that it remained on track to reopen them Sunday.

Bolsonaro in the United States

President Trump says Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro can stay in the United States “as long as he wants.” Bolsonaro left Brazil after losing the presidential election to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, despite an order to surrender his passports. He challenged a two-hour voting extension tied to alleged transportation problems, but his own Liberal Party recognized Lula’s victory. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. government was not directly involved in helping Bolsonaro leave Brazil.

Protests in Israel

Thousands rallied in Israel calling for a Jewish-Arab coalition to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. At a counterprotest, Netanyahu supporters demanded that Israel not have a government including people they called “terrorists.”

Cost-of-living protests in Europe

Shops were looted as cost-of-living protests turned violent in Germany. Frankfurt police reported “violent riots” downtown, with unrest also reported in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne.

In France, tens of thousands marched Saturday over living costs and deteriorating public services, the third wave of protests. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said about 150 planned demonstrations passed peacefully. Clashes followed in Paris, Marseille and other cities, with Nuñez describing an “extraordinary” level of violence from some rioters as the rallies ended.

In U.S. courts

A federal judge has permanently dismissed President Donald Trump’s ten-billion-dollar defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal. The case concerned the newspaper’s 2025 report about a 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly written by Trump. Dismissing the claims for a second time, Judge Darrin P. Gayles wrote that the lawsuit “falls short of pleading actual malice.”

In Houston, an ICE officer charged with aggravated assault after allegedly hitting a fleeing man with his car plans to surrender Monday, according to his attorney.

U.S. election disputes

A judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop threatening election officials, following letters demanding that they set aside ballots cast by possible noncitizens. Separately, an analysis found that more than forty percent of the names the Justice Department flagged as possible noncitizen voters in California are not on the state’s voter rolls.

In Alaska, the department asked a judge to separate Senate ballots showing votes for a second candidate named Dan Sullivan while officials determine whether voters were misled into backing a spoiler candidate. State attorneys call the demand meritless and say separating those ballots is not possible.

Poland’s constitutional court

Prime Minister Donald Tusk says he will proceed with a contested constitutional court overhaul despite protests. In a televised address Saturday, he argued the changes are necessary to restore a tribunal crippled by political disputes. Riot police protected the court building during overnight demonstrations.

Rescue in Dutch waters

Dutch authorities rescued thirty-eight people adrift in a rubber boat. Authorities are still trying to establish where the boat came from. Migrant boats are rarely found in those waters.

Binance hack losses

Crypto firm Binance has covered ninety percent of losses from a six-point-three-billion-dollar hack. The FBI says North Korea was responsible for the attack.

Protests in London

Supporters of Palestine Action were arrested outside the U.S. Embassy, where hundreds gathered to oppose the British government’s ban on the group.

Comets and early Earth

A study using one hundred thousand computer simulations suggests comet impacts usually destroyed fragile organic molecules rather than delivering them intact to early Earth. Lead researcher Richard Anslow says successful deliveries would have required very specific conditions. Independent scientist Queenie Chan notes that chemical reactions before impact could have created more durable compounds capable of surviving the collision.

In U.S. news

A whistleblower complaint alleges FBI Director Kash Patel threatened to fire employees reviewing Jeffrey Epstein-related records if they missed a deadline. Filed in March 2025 and made public October 27, 2026, it raises concerns about pressure on staff redacting sensitive information.

Separately, federal prosecutors say Michigan resident Anthony Daniel Palazzolo was arrested Friday and charged with threatening to kill Patel and an associate.

Millions of Americans buying cheaper prescriptions from Canada could lose access under a customs rule taking effect later this month, the Associated Press reports. The measure aims to collect tariffs and block illegal drugs. Democrats and some Republicans oppose it.

At Binance

Binance says it has replenished 90 percent of assets stolen in a $6.3 billion hack. The cryptocurrency exchange suspended deposits and withdrawals after funds began leaving its wallets Thursday. Some cryptocurrency firms froze roughly $3 billion in assets connected to the hack.

In Ukraine

Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky have reunited with families after a 19-hour journey through Russia and Belarus. Ukrainian officials say evacuees ranged from one to 94 years old. A months-long Russian blockade had cut off food, water and electricity. A temporary ceasefire enabled the operation and is due to expire tomorrow.

Hubble’s future

NASA is seeking commercial ideas to raise Hubble’s orbit, service it or guide its reentry. Orbital specialists predict atmospheric reentry around 2033 or 2034 without intervention, though solar activity could alter that timing. NASA is gathering capabilities and costs, not committing to a mission.

In London

Police arrested 139 people protesting the ban on Palestine Action outside the U.S. embassy. Hundreds attended, with another demonstration in Edinburgh. The protests came days before a UK Supreme Court appeal challenging the ban.

In medical research

Chinese media report that 13 of 24 patients with chronic disorders of consciousness showed behavioral improvements after four weeks of experimental focused ultrasound treatment. Larger controlled trials are needed to assess effectiveness. A UCLA-led trial is recruiting 60 patients and includes a simulated-treatment control group.

In Iran

Axios reports that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s office issued a directive ordering military commanders to respond immediately, without geographic limits, to any renewed U.S.-Israeli attack. His office describes the goal as “maximum deterrence.”

In France

Clashes followed largely peaceful marches over living costs and deteriorating public services in Paris, Marseille and other cities. The interior ministry says about 320,000 people joined the third consecutive weekend of protests, down from an estimated 410,000 the previous weekend.

In tech

Microsoft expects fewer than five percent of roughly 60,000 eligible employees to accept voluntary buyouts, a spokesperson told Fortune. The offer covers participating teams in Britain, the United States, Canada and India, as the company increases investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Senators Ron Wyden and Edward Markey are pressing Meta about privacy and safety testing for its smart glasses. In their letter, the senators say Meta’s disclosures confirm that imagery processed through the glasses’ visual AI features may be retained to train AI systems, with human reviewers involved. They requested answers before Thanksgiving.

Store shootings

Two people were killed and six others wounded in separate shootings at Spirit Halloween stores in California and Michigan. The shootings happened hours apart on Friday, October 30. California police are seeking a suspect.

Spain’s rail collision

Spain is observing a third day of mourning after a deadly train collision. Unions are demanding urgent action, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces mounting pressure over the country’s rail infrastructure.

Ebola in Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Health Ministry says Ebola has killed 5,026 people out of 10,351 reported infections, a fatality rate of nearly 50 percent. Government figures put the death toll above 5,000 in the country’s deadliest Ebola outbreak.

Campaign spending

CNBC reports that the use of newly created, last-minute super PACs has surged in 2026, with Republican-linked groups spending about twice as much as Democratic-linked groups. Large independent expenditures must be reported within 24 or 48 hours, depending on proximity to Election Day. Donor disclosures follow a less frequent, periodic reporting schedule.

Federal court challenges

Washington, D.C., and Virginia have sued the National Park Service and Interior Department to block President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch. The monument would stand on the border between D.C. and Virginia.

In a separate case, Judge Jesse Furman ruled that the Justice Department unlawfully fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey without cause. Comey served in the Southern District of New York and is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey.

Evacuations from Oleshky

Civilians evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky have reached Ukraine following a localized ceasefire. They traveled by bus and plane through Russia and Belarus after a deal brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump.

In Somalia

The United Nations has closed its mission in Somalia, ending three decades of political engagement. Somalia hailed the closure as a milestone, as the country faces political tensions and cuts to international support.

In Ukraine

Four planes carrying hundreds of evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky have arrived in Gomel, Belarus, on their way to Ukraine. Residents were taken out of the devastated city during a local ceasefire on Friday.

Meanwhile, the United States approved the sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine on October 30. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says deliveries may not begin for several years and will not help this winter. He is asking Washington to supply missiles from existing U.S. and allied stockpiles now, then replace them with newly produced interceptors.

Protests in Europe

Thousands have protested across Italy against rising living costs and increased military spending. France deployed 70,000 police and gendarmes ahead of a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. Paris authorities barred marches from the city center. Unions and student groups challenged those restrictions in court but lost.

Separately, a FRANCE 24 Observers investigation found recycled images and no evidence supporting claims that Muslims burned five French churches during protests on October 17, 2026.

Underground neutrino research

Construction of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment is due to begin Monday at South Dakota’s former Homestake gold mine. Engineers will assemble four giant detectors in caverns a mile beneath the Black Hills to study neutrinos and fundamental questions about the universe.

Meta settles social media case

Meta has settled a case over alleged social media harms, the plaintiffs’ lawyers said Friday. Snap is now the sole defendant in a trial scheduled to begin in Los Angeles next week.

Jio’s stock market debut

Jio has raised $3.2 billion in an initial public offering, the largest stock market debut in India’s history.

Workplace harassment rules in Britain

Britain’s equality watchdog says employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment under new workers’ rights laws. Its guidance includes staff training and risk assessments for work-related social events. Employers can also be held liable for harassment by customers and contractors.

Binance reports major theft

Binance says hackers stole $6.3 billion in what appears to be the largest cryptocurrency theft on record. Blockchain firms have identified a North Korean hacking unit as the likely source of the attack.

In New Jersey

A former preschool aide faces 29 counts of producing child sexual abuse material. Prosecutors say a search of the former aide’s electronic devices uncovered numerous images and videos of students from Woodbine Elementary School.

In federal court

A judge has barred the Justice Department from threatening election officials over claims of noncitizen voting. The emergency order also directs the Trump administration to stop trying to force officials to remove certain people from voter rolls, deny some voters’ ballot requests, or set aside ballots cast by people the administration suspects are ineligible.

Separately, the American Federation of Teachers has sued the Education Department, alleging it unlawfully reduced student loan forgiveness credits and blocked relief for tens of thousands of eligible public servants.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Ebola death toll has passed five thousand. Authorities are struggling to contain the outbreak, for which there are no approved treatments or vaccines.

In battery research

Researchers at South Korea’s Chonnam National University report that a sodium-metal battery using a new polymer electrolyte retained 90.4 percent of its capacity after a thousand charging cycles in laboratory tests. The electrolyte reduced unwanted chemical reactions and uneven metal deposits that can cause short circuits. It also resisted ignition in flame tests. Larger cells and practical operating conditions still need testing.

In Ukraine

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky under a localized ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump.

Meanwhile, the United States has approved a proposed sale of five hundred Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine, estimated at 2.1 billion dollars. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the decision but warned that deliveries could take years. He says Ukraine needs stockpiles now to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks.

In Canadian manufacturing

A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec, has closed indefinitely after the United States imposed fifty percent tariffs on its products. The closure has put hundreds of people out of work.

In health insurance

Health research group KFF projects that average premiums for Healthcare.gov plans will rise thirteen percent in 2027, following a twenty-six percent increase from 2025 to 2026. That would mean a second consecutive year of double-digit premium increases.

In Poland

Riot police entered the Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw amid clashes with protesters after the removal of its president, Bogdan Święczkowski. The court accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government of a coup. Police said they were responding to warnings of threats to judges and staff. The confrontation is part of a long-running dispute over the court’s politicization under the former government. President Karol Nawrocki cut short a visit to Senegal to return home.

In Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of 500 Patriot air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine, according to a department release cited by CNN. CNN reports that Ukraine’s supply ran dry earlier this month. The proposed sale covers the advanced PAC-3 MSE variant, capable of intercepting ballistic missiles Russia fires at Ukraine.

Separately, Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region, the Wall Street Journal reports, ending a two-week pause in refinery attacks amid pressure from the Trump administration to halt them.

In immigration detention

Democratic lawmakers are demanding ICE records on miscarriages, stillbirths and pregnancy-related hospitalizations in custody. ICE admitted it failed to record miscarriage data between October 2025 and June 2026. The request follows a Guardian investigation reporting that the Trump administration is detaining a record number of pregnant women and teens.

In federal court

A federal judge ordered the government to pull three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads from television and social media, finding they appeared to serve political or propaganda purposes. One promoted President Trump’s claim that every American would receive five thousand dollars if Republicans retain control of Congress in the upcoming election.

At Binance

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange halted withdrawals after a reported six-billion-dollar theft. Binance says hackers stole the assets and that it is working to recover the funds.

On Iran

MS NOW reports that President Trump plans to resume strikes on Iran after the midterm elections. Citing three senior Gulf Arab officials, the network says the administration has briefed Gulf allies to prepare for a short, intense round of strikes as soon as November fourth, the day after the elections.

In Britain

GB News reports that Andy Burnham has announced a National Commission on Electoral Reform and committed to including proportional representation in Labour’s next general election manifesto. A government spokesperson says political parties will be invited to participate, and the commission will report before the next election.

In U.S. immigration enforcement

A Texas grand jury has indicted an ICE officer accused of deliberately striking a fleeing Mexican construction worker with an SUV during an immigration operation in Houston.

Separately, the New York Times reports that the Trump administration has detained dozens of Afghan immigrants in Louisiana and plans to deport them to Afghanistan. The Times says the group includes people who could face persecution under the Taliban, including relatives of people who helped the U.S. military and at least one gay man.

Canada and the European Union

have announced the Alliance for the Future, a partnership open to other countries. Prime Minister Mark Carney also says he will attend a June meeting of European leaders to conclude negotiations on a proposed relationship that would make Canada the bloc’s first associate member.

In Gaza and the West Bank

The Israeli military says an airstrike in Gaza killed Hamas commander Ihab Jamil Abu Taqiya, whom Israeli security forces identified as a captor of Emily Hand and other hostages abducted on October seventh, 2023. Hand was eight when she was abducted and spent 50 days in captivity. The military says a second commander was killed and accuses both men of planning attacks in violation of the ceasefire.

Israeli troops have also demolished homes of Palestinians accused of attacking soldiers and are holding at least 12 Palestinians near the demolished homes. Nearly 5,000 Palestinians remain displaced from neighborhoods in Hebron.

Florida exploitation investigation

Florida authorities say a seven-day undercover operation targeting child sexual exploitation and human trafficking led to 281 arrests and 488 new charges, including 198 felonies.

Spain’s train crash

Spain’s transportation minister says he will not resign following Wednesday’s high-speed train crash, which killed at least 69 people.

Binance security breach

Blockchain analysis firm TRM says attackers stole about $6.36 billion from Binance wallets and attributes the attack to North Korean state-backed hackers. Chainalysis also says it has high confidence North Korea was responsible. Binance has not named a culprit. It says its initial investigation suggests a compromised engineer’s laptop may have been the entry point. The exchange suspended deposits and withdrawals, says customer funds are safe and promises to cover all losses.

U.S. midterm elections

The Associated Press reports early voting is running ahead of the previous midterms, including a 50 percent increase in Texas. Meanwhile, CNBC reports Reid Hoffman gave Wisconsin Democrats $8 million over five weeks. Politico reports Michael Bloomberg added nearly $36 million for Democratic campaigns after announcing $80 million last week.