Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026
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Israelis are voting in their first parliamentary election since Oct 7
Tuesday’s vote puts Netanyahu’s leadership to a test, in Israel’s first national election since Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. His nationalist and ultra-Orthodox coalition faces opposition parties loosely led by former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot. Some polls cited by Time projected neither bloc would win the 61 Knesset seats needed to form a government.
Reporting: The New York Times, Politico, Fox News, Time
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Russia and Ukraine began a localized ceasefire in and around occupied Oleshky
A localized ceasefire took effect Tuesday in and around Russian-occupied Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson Oblast, to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations. First Lady Melania Trump helped broker the pause. The U.N. said up to 2,000 people are stranded in the town amid dwindling food and medicine supplies.
Reporting: The Kyiv Independent, TRT World, The Wall Street Journal, The Jerusalem Post, Novinite — Sofia News Agency, NBC News
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The Trump administration asked Washington state to set aside ballots from more than 400 people
The Trump administration asked Washington state Monday to set aside ballots from more than 400 people it suspects registered to vote without U.S. citizenship. Acting U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd said no alleged voters had been charged, but he anticipated charges. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, reviewing the request, said its timing aimed to cast suspicion on results.
Reporting: Chicago Tribune, NBC News, PBS News (with Associated Press), The Independent, Democracy Docket, hanfordsentinel.com, washingtonstatestandard.com
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A federal appeals court rejected a Trump administration bid to segregate California mail ballots
The 9th Circuit ruled 2-1 against the Trump administration’s emergency request to make California set aside mail ballots linked to more than 20,000 voters the federal government says may be noncitizens. The panel said the Justice Department had not given the trial court adequate time to consider the request. Judge Patrick Bumatay dissented; a hearing is scheduled Tuesday.
Reporting: NBC Los Angeles, CBS News, YouTube, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, Facebook, The Hill, Associated Press
The Justice Department brought criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey
The Justice Department brought criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of illegally transmitting national defense information in 2016 in its third attempt to prosecute him. Filed under seal Oct. 5 and made public Monday, the two-count document was intended to preserve the statute of limitations, a department spokesperson said.
Reporting: Law Commentary, Deutsche Welle, BBC News, Democracy Docket, The Washington Post, CBS News, Ukrainian National News, 13News Now
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Benjamin Netanyahu sought a pre-election airstrike on Iran despite military resistance
The New York Times reported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought for weeks to arrange an airstrike on Iran before Tuesday’s election, but military chief of staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir resisted. It said Netanyahu also pressed for a separate, unspecified action short of an overt strike, which Zamir feared could provoke Iran to attack. Netanyahu called the report “fake news.”
Reporting: The New York Times, YouTube, NDTV, Facebook, The Times of Israel, Haaretz, The Guardian
Brazil’s Liberal Party recognized Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s presidential election victory
Brazil’s Liberal Party recognized President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s runoff victory Monday, while Al Jazeera said candidate Senator Flávio Bolsonaro had not formally conceded; The Washington Post described him as effectively conceding defeat. Party head Valdemar Costa Neto said election issues needed clarification. Al Jazeera reported Lula won by over 4.4 million votes. Donald Trump said the vote “looked like another rigged election.”
Reporting: U.S. News & World Report (with Reuters), Al Jazeera, The Jerusalem Post, Le Monde, The Washington Post
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Two London men face charges over a suspected Iran-linked plot involving RAF Fairford
Two London men, Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, have been charged under Britain’s National Security Act 2023 in connection with a suspected Iran-linked plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Abdulkarim is accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service; Essghir is charged over conduct involving a prohibited place. They are due in Westminster Magistrates’ Court Tuesday.
Reporting: AOL, CBS News, Hereford Times, keloland.com (with Associated Press), leeds-live.co.uk, canberratimes.com.au
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Jordan said its air force struck alleged militant hideouts in southern Syria
Jordanian airstrikes killed at least seven people in Syria, including three children and a woman, Syrian Civil Defence said; strikes hit Deraa and Suwayda provinces. Jordan said it targeted hideouts linked to suspects in Friday’s Karak church attack, which killed nine. Jordan’s military said it coordinated with Damascus; Syria’s Foreign Ministry denied prior coordination and voiced “complete reservation.”
Reporting: Al Arabiya, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, Ynetnews, South China Morning Post, The National, muslimnetwork.tv
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Congo recorded more than 10,000 confirmed Ebola cases in its latest outbreak
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 10,060 confirmed cases and 4,887 deaths as of Oct. 25, government health data showed. Caused by the Bundibugyo virus, it is the largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak recorded in the country. It has spread to Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria and France; the virus has no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
Reporting: Reuters, WSLS 10 News (with Associated Press), KTVN 2 News Nevada, China Daily, news24.com, eagletribune.com
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A Swiss woman treated for Ebola in Nigeria was evacuated to Switzerland
A Swiss woman with Ebola was evacuated from Nigeria to Switzerland with her husband Monday, officials said. Nigerian Health Minister Muhammad Pate said she was stable and conscious. Switzerland’s Federal Office of Public Health said she was at Geneva University Hospital, her husband isolated in Zurich, and there was no risk to the Swiss public. Nigeria is monitoring 52 contacts.
Reporting: The Independent, PBS News, CBC News, Sky News, South China Morning Post, United Press International, 8newsnow.com
Scottish lawmakers said Israeli authorities barred them from entering the West Bank
SNP MP Lara Bird and Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens said Israeli authorities detained them for eight hours and denied them entry to the West Bank. They were stopped at the Allenby Bridge crossing from Jordan while part of a Progressive International delegation planning to meet Palestinian students and accompany farmers during the olive harvest. Bird said no reason was given.
Reporting: BBC News, Daily Mail, stv.tv, scottishdailyexpress.co.uk, thenational.scot, thescottishsun.co.uk, dailyrecord.co.uk
A U.N. inquiry said Israel's actions in Gaza remained genocidal after the ceasefire
A U.N. commission of inquiry said Israel continued committing genocidal acts in Gaza after the October 2025 ceasefire, with intent to destroy Palestinians in whole or in part. It said Israeli forces expanded control from 53% to at least 60% of the territory and killed at least 196 Palestinians. Israel rejected the findings and called for the commission’s dissolution.
Reporting: International Business Times UK, Los Angeles Times, Arab News, WKMG News 6, Reuters, The National, ohchr.org
Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Finnish and Norwegian leaders about the Ukraine war
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre called Vladimir Putin Tuesday to discuss ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Held in consultation with Ukraine, the call conveyed Ukraine’s position on future negotiations, including upcoming meetings in Abu Dhabi. Stubb called the discussion “frank and substantive”; Støre stressed de-escalation. Both represented their countries, not Europe as a whole.
Reporting: The Moscow Times, Meduza, POLITICO Europe, U.S. News & World Report (with Reuters), presidentti.fi
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A U.N. panel called Russia’s strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities war crimes
A U.N.-backed inquiry reported Monday that Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving millions without electricity and heat in freezing temperatures. Commission chair Erik Mose, a former Norwegian judge, said the attacks targeted civilian objects and inflicted great suffering on civilians; he said intensifying strikes as winter approaches raise serious concerns for civilians.
Reporting: The Goshen News, The Seattle Times (with Associated Press), Associated Press, Ottumwa Courier (with Associated Press)
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The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General over checkout overcharges
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sued Dollar General, alleging it repeatedly charged customers more at checkout than advertised prices, allegedly costing shoppers millions over several years. The complaint cites tens of thousands of consumer complaints and failed inspections. FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Christopher Mufarrige said the practices harmed consumers.
Reporting: NewsNation, WRNJ Radio, CBS News, Reuters, CNBC, Business Insider, The Guardian, jsonline.com
Nvidia said it would invest $3 billion in Meta's equity offering
Nvidia said it plans to invest $3 billion in Meta’s equity offering, which Meta increased to $97.5 billion, its largest fundraising. The investment is proposed and subject to closing conditions, according to Nvidia. The companies are expanding their Muse AI partnership, and Meta intends to deploy more Nvidia infrastructure, including Vera Rubin and Vera CPUs, for next-generation AI agents.
Reporting: Firstpost, The Economic Times, CNBC, UA News, The Wall Street Journal, unite.ai
University of New Mexico Health System diverted ambulances after a cyber incident
A cybersecurity issue disrupted the University of New Mexico Health System on Monday, forcing it to divert ambulances to other hospitals and cancel appointments at more than 30 clinics. The system told people not to come to its main Albuquerque hospital, leaving New Mexico without an emergency department able to treat the most serious injuries. Its extent was unclear.
Reporting: ABC News, Associated Press, dailybreeze.com (with Associated Press), pinalcentral.com
Ethiopian Orthodox Church said attacks killed at least 60 Christians in Oromiya
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s Holy Synod says at least 60 people were killed in two attacks in Oromiya region: 14 in Merti on October 20 and 46 in Sherka on October 24. The church says all victims were Christians. Blame is disputed between the regional government and a rebel-linked source, and the synod plans to seek talks with senior officials.
Reporting: Devdiscourse, Internazionale (with Reuters), TRT World, BBC News, Al Jazeera, slobodenpecat.mk
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Democrats hold an eight-point lead on the generic congressional ballot
Democrats lead likely voters by eight points on the generic congressional ballot, a PBS News/NPR/Marist poll found one week before Election Day. Their registered-voter lead is 10 points, down from 12 last month. Democrats have led Marist surveys since last November. 2024 voters for Democrat Kamala Harris were 15 points more likely than 2024 Trump voters to be very enthusiastic.
Reporting: PBS News, National Public Radio
Experts warn of unprecedented AI disinformation on social media ahead of US midterms
Experts warn an unprecedented flood of AI-driven disinformation is circulating on social media ahead of November’s U.S. midterm elections, with many posts likely slipping through the cracks. Social media companies, including Meta, have scaled back efforts to protect voters from election-meddling lies, according to The Guardian.
Reporting: AOL, The Guardian
Judge Ana Reyes extended the block on tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links
District Judge Ana Reyes extended a block on the Trump administration’s removal or damage of trees at Washington’s East Potomac Golf Links while a lawsuit over the renovation proceeds.
Reporting: MS NOW, CNN, The New York Times, The Times of India, CBS News, Straight Arrow News, WKMG News 6
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A federal judge ruled the Justice Department unlawfully fired prosecutor Maurene Comey
U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ruled Monday that the Justice Department unlawfully fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey in July 2025, finding the termination violated civil-service protections. He ordered her retroactive reinstatement and back pay through Dec. 20, rejecting the administration’s argument that it could dismiss career prosecutors at will. She is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey.
Reporting: The Washington Post, CNBC, Politico, NBC News, PBS News, Reuters, The Guardian
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Two Catholic bishops voiced regret over their White House meeting with Donald Trump
Two Catholic bishops expressed regret over attending an Oct. 22 White House meeting with Donald Trump after photos and video showed them praying with him. Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob apologized, saying the White House publicized what he believed was a private encounter without participants’ consent. Des Moines Bishop William Joensen said the meeting was exploited for partisan political purposes.
Reporting: United Press International, Spectrum News, BBC News, Time, CNN, CBS News, osvnews.com
Trump offered a 1 million dollar payout for tips about voter fraud
Donald Trump offered $1 million for reports of voter fraud in past elections or the Nov. 3 midterms, saying payment would follow the arrest and conviction of those responsible. He did not say where the money would come from. The offer is separate from a $25 million whistleblower program launched by Trump and JD Vance, with awards up to $30,000.
Reporting: France 24, NBC News, KCRA 3 Sacramento, Anadolu Agency, ABC News, The Guardian, ksbw.com
Six citizens sued over Trump administration restrictions on White House news organisations
Six citizens have filed suit challenging White House press restrictions, arguing that limits on news organizations’ access harm the public as well as the outlets. The complaint says the restrictions deprive citizens of independent reporting about government actions. The plaintiffs ask the court to decide whether the policy violates constitutional protections and whether its enforcement should be barred.
Reporting: Mint, The Washington Sun, newschannel9.com
Tallahassee police arrested a 15-year-old boy following a mass shooting near Florida A&M University
Tallahassee police arrested 15-year-old Anthony Rivers III Sunday in connection with a shooting outside Florida A&M University after its homecoming game. He faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. The Associated Press reported he will be charged as an adult. Police Chief Lawrence Revell said six children were among those injured.
Reporting: USA Today, Fox News, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Houston Chronicle, wesh.com, bleacherreport.com
Japanese prosecutors indicted a U.S. Marine over the death of a woman in Okinawa
Japanese prosecutors indicted Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on charges over the Oct. 3 death of 39-year-old Anna Yagi at a hotel in Naha, Okinawa, Japanese media reported. Ballard has denied the allegations. The case sparked protests, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for stricter discipline of U.S. personnel.
Reporting: The Times of India, BBC News, The Independent, KSL News, New York Post, ABC News (Australia), Washington Examiner
Student List won most parliamentary seats in Sunday's election
Serbia’s Student List won a majority of seats in Sunday’s parliamentary election, defeating the Serbian Progressive Party after 14 years in power. The list’s candidates are largely first-time politicians chosen by student-led assemblies, though they are not students themselves, Democracy Now! reported. Al Jazeera said the movement promised better relations with neighboring countries, while key government appointments remain uncertain.
Reporting: Democracy Now!, Al Jazeera, Instagram, PBS News
Jacob Allen Morley escaped from a Tennessee state prison in Tiptonville
Jacob Allen Morley, 28, an inmate serving a life sentence for murder, escaped from Tennessee’s Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, the Tennessee Department of Correction said Monday. The department said security-camera footage confirmed Morley breached the perimeter fence and left the facility wearing his prison uniform. Authorities are searching for him.
Reporting: ABC News, Demokratis, NBC News, Fox News, United Press International, dailydodge.com, newsofbahrain.com, nbcbayarea.com
Matthew G. Unglesbee faces charges over letters sent to members of Congress
According to authorities, Matthew G. Unglesbee, a 37-year-old Illinois man charged with mailing threatening communications and false information and hoaxes, told FBI agents he sent four letters to members of Congress, saying the white substance was salt and he was joking. He said he chose salt because it resembled anthrax.
Reporting: United Press International, NBC News, The Washington Post, NewsNation, Chicago Tribune, BNO News, ABC7 Chicago, pressdemocrat.com
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Israelis set a midterm turnout record in voting for the 120-seat Knesset
Turnout in Israel’s Knesset election reached 55.7% by 4 p.m. Tuesday, the highest recorded for that hour since records began in 1973, the Central Elections Committee said. Acting committee chair Din Livneh said more than 4.08 million voters had cast ballots; Yedioth Ahronoth reported turnout was 47.5% at the same point in the previous election. Polls were scheduled to close at 10 p.m.
Reporting: Ynetnews, Anadolu Agency, Daily Sabah, The Jerusalem Post, ifcj.org
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The Justice Department asked Washington to withhold midterm ballots cast by over 400 suspected noncitizens
The Justice Department asked Washington state to set aside ballots from more than 400 people it believes may be noncitizens pending confirmation of their eligibility. PBS News reported they had cast 1,500 votes and some may have since become naturalized citizens. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs was reviewing the request; his office cited about 60 DOJ subpoenas since last month.
Reporting: CBS News, Democracy Docket, NBC News, PBS News, The Guardian
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Congo recorded over 10,000 confirmed Ebola cases and 4,887 deaths
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, with 10,060 cases and 4,887 deaths recorded through Oct. 25, government data showed. Bloomberg reported, citing the government and United Nations, that violence against health workers responding to the outbreak left a nurse dead. Congo’s National Institute for Public Health said 40 of the latest 46 deaths occurred in communities.
Reporting: WTOP News, Al Jazeera, Reuters, CBC News, Bloomberg, China Daily Asia, Anadolu Agency
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Ethiopia church synod said two attacks killed at least 60 Orthodox Christians in Oromia
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church’s Holy Synod said Monday that at least 60 Orthodox Christians were killed in attacks in Oromia on Oct. 20 and 24. The church said more than 20 people were seriously injured and 20 homes burned. Al Jazeera reported that a local official accused a rebel alliance including the Oromo Liberation Army; OLA has denied attacking civilians.
Reporting: ABC News, Al Jazeera, Vatican News, Africanews, Newswav, allafrica.com, newsofbahrain.com
Jordan said its air force killed over 20 Islamic State militants in Syria
Jordan said its air force killed more than 20 Islamic State militants in Monday evening airstrikes in southern Syria, while acknowledging civilian deaths. The strikes followed a funeral attack at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak that killed nine people. Syria condemned the strikes as an unacceptable violation of its airspace; Jordan had arrested three gunmen earlier Monday.
Reporting: Al Jazeera, France 24, The National, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Forth, Reuters, heraldonline.com (with Reuters)
The Justice Department is making a third attempt to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey
Prosecutors are pursuing a third case against former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of transmitting and conspiring to transmit national defense information in 2016. Comey has not been indicted. His lawyers seek dismissal, arguing an indictment was required within 10 years.
Reporting: U.S. News & World Report (with Reuters), NBC News, kten.com, reviewjournal.com
Election officials across the United States are preparing for possible federal interference in midterm elections
Election officials nationwide are preparing for possible federal interference in the Nov. 3 midterms, The New York Times and The Daily Beast reported. Scenarios include agents at polling places, attempts to seize voting equipment and block certification. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows called the planning a first, saying the federal government seemed “adversarial to the states.”
Reporting: The Daily Beast, Fortune, The New York Times, snopes.com
Russia and Ukraine enacted a localized ceasefire in the southern Ukrainian town of Oleshky
A ceasefire took effect Tuesday at 3 a.m. Kyiv time in Russian-occupied Oleshky to allow aid and evacuations. U.S. first lady Melania Trump’s office said she led talks with civilian negotiators from Russia and Ukraine. The truce is expected to last through Saturday or longer. Negotiators said aid would precede evacuation corridors; Ukrainian authorities say about 1,700 people remain.
Reporting: The Korea Times, Associated Press, The Hill, Anadolu Agency, CNN, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, National Public Radio
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Indian authorities are evacuating tens of thousands of people along the eastern coast
Indian authorities are moving tens of thousands of people to shelters as Cyclone Arnab approaches the eastern coast, with landfall expected Wednesday morning. Prakhar Jain, managing director of Andhra Pradesh’s disaster management authority, told Reuters nearly 50,000 people had been moved by Monday night, out of an estimated 400,000 needing evacuation. Schools are closed; at least 61 trains were canceled.
Reporting: Al Jazeera, Syrian Arab News Agency, The New York Times, sundayguardianlive.com, bigrapidsnews.com
A Russian drone killed five people in a park in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
CBS News reported photos showed Ukraine’s Starlink service was throttled during a Russian strike that killed five people in a park. Ukrainian officials said the restrictions affected ground-based air-defense radars and drone interceptors, hindering efforts to stop incoming strikes. Access was restored Saturday. Elon Musk acknowledged SpaceX throttled connectivity and accused Ukraine of violating Starlink’s terms through offensive drone attacks.
Reporting: CBS News
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Two men appeared in a London court over a suspected RAF Fairford security plot
Two men appeared in a London court Tuesday, the first charged over an incident at RAF Fairford, a base used by U.S. military aircraft. Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, 24, is accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service that counterterrorism police believe was Iran’s. Nouman Essghir, 24, faces a separate prohibited-place charge. Police recovered gasoline but found no improvised explosive devices.
Reporting: WION, CBS News, Fox News, Reuters, Stars and Stripes, WPDE News, dallasexpress.com
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Israeli police arrested a knife-carrying man who approached politician Yair Golan
Israeli police arrested a man carrying a knife near Yair Golan, leader of Israel’s main left-wing party, The Democrats, as he campaigned in Tel Aviv on election day. Golan’s party said the man approached threateningly, but police said no attempted stabbing took place. Golan blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “poison machine” and said, “Incitement and violence will not intimidate us.”
Reporting: CBS News, Arab News, palestinechronicle.com, jfeed.com, thejc.com
Flávio Bolsonaro pursues legal action to disqualify Lula’s electoral ticket
Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate, has shifted from seeking annulment to pursuing legal action to disqualify President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s electoral ticket, citing alleged abuse of political and economic power. Bolsonaro has not formally conceded.
Reporting: National Public Radio, Anadolu Agency, Al Jazeera, The Straits Times
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Reports that Flávio Bolsonaro’s whereabouts are unknown after Brazil’s election
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro’s passports were cancelled Tuesday after he missed a Supreme Court deadline to surrender them to federal police, and his whereabouts were unknown. Bolsonaro, who denies wrongdoing in a money-laundering investigation, lost Sunday’s runoff to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and had not officially conceded, saying he would seek to annul the result over alleged irregularities.
Reporting: France 24, RTÉ News, The Economic Times
A U.N. commission accused Russia of war crimes over energy infrastructure attacks
The U.N. Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded that Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure constituted war crimes and crimes against humanity, finding they were intended to deprive civilians of essential services and cause suffering. Its report drew on accounts from 255 Ukrainians who endured winter conditions in Kyiv and eight other regions during 2025-26, alongside officials, doctors and civic groups.
Reporting: TVP World, Yeni Şafak, The New York Times, The Independent, The Register Citizen, WXOW News 19, united24media.com
Stubb and Støre pressed Putin to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector and infrastructure
Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Støre urged Putin to de-escalate attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector and infrastructure during Tuesday’s call ahead of planned Abu Dhabi talks. The Kremlin said Putin told them a just, long-term peace depends on Russia’s legitimate interests being fully and unconditionally taken into account; it said the leaders agreed to maintain direct phone contacts.
Reporting: The National, The Moscow Times, POLITICO Europe, Kyiv Post, Firstpost, eutoday.net
Western governments warned of deteriorating food security and famine risks in Sudan
The United States and partner governments warned Monday that Sudan’s food crisis is worsening, urging warring parties to remove barriers to humanitarian aid. Their joint statement said 19.5 million people—41% of the population—face acute food insecurity, including five million in emergency conditions. It cited conflict as the main driver, alongside aid obstruction and El Niño’s effects.
Reporting: BBC News, Demócrata, İlke Haber Ajansı, todaynewsafrica.com, newindianexpress.com
The FBI searched a Beverly Hills mansion in an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell
Federal agents searched a Beverly Hills mansion Tuesday in an investigation involving former Rep. Eric Swalwell. FBI spokesperson Lourdes Arocho said the bureau was executing a search warrant and that no arrests were planned. Swalwell resigned in April amid sexual misconduct allegations, which he denied.
Reporting: CNN, The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, Politico, Fox News, ABC7 News, wptz.com, foxla.com
Federal authorities arrested Illinois man over alleged white-powder letters to Congress
Illinois man Matthew G. Unglesbee was arrested after allegedly mailing white-powder letters to four members of Congress, authorities said. He admitted sending the letters and told agents the substance was salt, selected because it looked like anthrax, according to an FBI affidavit; he said he was joking. NBC News reported the envelopes bore his name and home address.
Reporting: NewsNation, The Guardian, BNO News, NBC News, pressdemocrat.com, wqad.com, suntimes.com
A federal judge ruled the dismissal of prosecutor Maurene Comey was unlawful
Federal judge Jesse M. Furman ruled that the Trump administration’s July 2025 firing of former Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey violated civil-service law and the constitutional separation of powers. He ordered her retroactive reinstatement and back pay through Dec. 20, saying the relief would make her whole. Comey’s lawyers praised the ruling.
Reporting: Government Executive, PBS News (with Associated Press)
Donald Trump and Marco Rubio planned to visit an oil tanker in Port Arthur
Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio plan to visit a newly arrived tanker carrying Venezuelan crude at Port Arthur, Texas, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Associated Press reported, citing two U.S. officials and a congressional aide. The crude is intended for processing at Texas refineries. The visit comes as Trump campaigns in Texas ahead of the midterm elections.
Reporting: CiberCuba, ABC News, News4JAX, Politico, New York Post, cubaheadlines.com, businessupturn.com, itemonline.com (with Associated Press)
Donald Trump made his commitment to accept midterm election results conditional
Donald Trump said Tuesday he would respect the results of the November 3 U.S. midterm elections “if they’re honest elections,” qualifying his commitment to accept the outcome. The Times of Israel and LBC described the remark as a fresh hint at baseless election claims, while The Hill reported growing concerns among Democrats over his stance.
Reporting: News18, The Hill, The Times of Israel, Moneycontrol, lbcgroup.tv
Donald Trump says East Potomac Golf Course renovation will proceed despite a judge’s order
District Judge Ana Reyes extended restrictions on renovation work at East Potomac Golf Course. District Judge Ana Reyes extended restrictions barring further tree removal or damage and requiring 10 business days’ written notice before other work that could permanently alter the site. Reyes denied the administration’s recusal request; officials said they would immediately appeal.
Reporting: Newsweek, NBC4 Washington, The Independent, The News International, The Times of India, New York Post, The Hill
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Nvidia plans to invest $3 billion in Meta Platforms' equity offering
Nvidia plans to invest $3 billion in Meta Platforms’ equity offering as the companies expand their Muse collaboration. AMD separately announced a $1 billion investment, bringing disclosed chipmaker investments to $4 billion. Meta said Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom expressed nonbinding interest in buying up to $5 billion in shares; no joint financing arrangement has been established.
Reporting: TradingView, mexicobusiness.news
Boeing will not reach its 47-jet monthly production target until early 2027
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Tuesday the company will not reach its target production rate of 47 737 jets a month until early 2027, delaying a key part of its recovery. CNA reported Boeing will also miss its goal of delivering 500 jets this year. Shares fell 10% to an 18-month low, Seeking Alpha reported.
Reporting: CNA, Reuters, Seeking Alpha, aerospaceglobalnews.com
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Bluff becomes latest town to evacuate after San Juan River flooding
Bluff, Utah, was the latest town to evacuate after San Juan River flooding swamped parts of communities in Colorado and New Mexico. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said damage from flooding lasting more than four days could total $300 million. Bluff Mayor Josh Ewing said more rain is forecast Friday night and Sunday, as residents work to recover.
Reporting: KUNM Public Radio, NBC News, Tribune Ledger News, AccuWeather, tribdem.com, tippinsights.com
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Experts warned that the U.S. measles resurgence exposed weaknesses in public-health defenses
The U.S. measles resurgence is exposing weaknesses in public-health defenses, including declining vaccination rates, eroding trust in health institutions and difficulties persuading people to protect their communities, experts say. But one expert who works extensively on bioterrorism cautioned that the trend does not show whether Americans would refuse vaccines or antibiotics in a biological emergency, where countermeasures may differ.
Reporting: CNBC
The World Meteorological Organization warned of long-term climate effects from record 2025 greenhouse gas levels
WMO said concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide reached record highs in 2025, locking in further warming for decades and centuries. Carbon dioxide averaged 426.8 parts per million. WMO Deputy Secretary-General Ko Barrett said the gases trap unprecedented heat, adding energy for extreme weather. Anadolu Agency reported sulfur hexafluoride’s largest annual increase. The report preceded COP31.
Reporting: Anadolu Agency, South China Morning Post, Türkiye Today, Reuters, Phys.org, bgnes.com, newscientist.com
The Alexander brothers are scheduled to be sentenced in New York
Oren and Alon Alexander, former luxury real estate brokers, and their brother Tal Alexander are due to be sentenced Tuesday in New York after convictions on 10 federal counts, including sex-trafficking conspiracy and sex trafficking by force. Prosecutors seek life terms; defense lawyers request 15 years each. Women who accused the brothers are expected to speak at sentencing.
Reporting: NBC News, AOL, NBC 6 South Florida, Bangor Daily News (with Associated Press), fox11online.com
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees as it seeks to contain costs and help fund its AI investments. Microsoft Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer Amy Coleman said in a company blog post that voluntary exit offers are available to eligible staff at level 70 and below in the United States, Canada, the UK and India.
Reporting: United Press International, News18, CBC News, The Australian Financial Review, tweaktown.com, techspot.com, ibj.com
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A federal grand jury rejected an indictment against former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson
A federal grand jury in Washington on Tuesday declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide, over her account to lawmakers of Donald Trump’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021. Justice Department prosecutors reportedly sought a charge based on allegations that she made false statements, MS NOW said. The decision does not prevent prosecutors from trying again.
Reporting: The Wall Street Journal, NBC News, CNBC, The Washington Post, CBS News, The New York Times, wisn.com, wcnc.com
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The justices left in force a nationwide injunction against the administrative-closure rule
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to restore a Biden-era policy allowing immigration judges to temporarily pause deportation cases, leaving in place an agreement between the Trump administration and Texas that bars the practice while litigation continues. Its unsigned order gave no explanation. The cities and Centro Legal de la Raza alleged collusion in “manufactured litigation.”
Reporting: ABC News, The Washington Post, Law Commentary, abc45.com, sjvsun.com, newrepublic.com
Netanyahu and Eisenkot’s blocs are projected to fall short of a Knesset majority
Exit polls showed no clear winner in Israel’s election. Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, was projected to reach the 61 seats needed for a majority. France 24 reported Eisenkot’s bloc ahead 52-50 and turnout at 77.7%, the highest in more than two decades. Final results may differ.
Reporting: CTech, USA Today, The Jerusalem Post, France 24, CBS News, CNBC, The Times of Israel
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Justice Department asks Washington to set aside ballots from more than 400 people
The Justice Department asked Washington state to set aside ballots cast in next week’s midterm election by more than 400 people it says may be noncitizens, pending confirmation of their citizenship. Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington Charles Neil Floyd described the alleged voters as the “tip of the iceberg.”
Reporting: WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore, NBC News, Anchorage Daily News, CBS News, The Washington Post, The Guardian, knkx.org, electionlawblog.org
The U.S. military killed five people in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific
The U.S. military said a strike Tuesday on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific killed five people. U.S. Southern Command described those killed as “narco-terrorists,” but the military provided no evidence that the vessel was carrying drugs. Al Jazeera said the strike brought the reported campaign death toll to 243; rights groups have condemned the strikes as extrajudicial killings.
Reporting: Al Jazeera, Stars and Stripes, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, The Guardian, PBS News (with Associated Press)
The Democratic Republic of Congo recorded more than 10,000 confirmed Ebola cases
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak had recorded 10,060 confirmed cases and 4,887 deaths by Oct. 25, health ministry data showed. Al Jazeera reported about 80% of new cases were outside monitored transmission chains. WHO said 50 of 66 affected health zones reported a new confirmed case in the past 21 days; Africa CDC planned a meeting of African health ministers Wednesday.
Reporting: Al Jazeera, Reuters, CBC News, Anadolu Agency, France 24, China Daily Asia, National Public Radio, watchers.news
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Emergency Lawyers says Sudanese military drone strike killed more than 100 at Nyala market
Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence in Sudan, said a Sudanese military drone strike on Tanqong Market in Nyala on Monday evening killed more than 100 people and injured 113. The group said many of those killed and injured were women and children, blamed the military and condemned the attack as a massacre.
Reporting: Moneycontrol, The Times of India, oskaloosa.com, etvbharat.com, canberratimes.com.au
British prosecutors charged two men over a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford
British prosecutors charged two London men under the 2023 National Security Act over a suspected RAF Fairford plot. Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24, was charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service; police believe the country was Iran. Nouman Essghir, 24, was charged with a prohibited-place offense. The Wall Street Journal reported the U.S. pulled a dozen heavy bombers from the base.
Reporting: CBS News, YouTube, Facebook, Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, BBC News, Al Jazeera
Alex Pretti's parents demanded the Justice Department release evidence regarding his fatal shooting
Alex Pretti’s parents, Michael and Susan Pretti, demanded Tuesday that the Justice Department release evidence related to the January shooting that killed the 37-year-old ICU nurse in Minneapolis. They said the federal government had kept them in the dark for 275 days, including about the officers’ identities. Minnesota officials have also sued for investigative materials.
Reporting: NBC News, ABC7 Chicago, The Independent, Reuters, inforum.com
Melania Trump said the southern Ukraine ceasefire area was extended beyond Oleshky
First lady Melania Trump said the ceasefire zone around Russian-occupied Oleshky has been extended beyond the city to let humanitarian convoys pass safely, Operativ Məlumat Mərkəzi reported. The localized truce took effect Tuesday, Oct. 27, ahead of an aid mission. Ukrainian authorities say about 1,700 people remain in Oleshky; the pause is due to last through Saturday or longer.
Reporting: The Korea Times, The Kyiv Independent, KPRC 2 Click2Houston, CNN, Operativ Məlumat Mərkəzi, infonews.ca
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Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Støre called Putin about the Ukraine war
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a 90-minute call with Putin. The Kremlin said a long-term peace was possible only if Russia’s interests were fully taken into account. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the initiative uncoordinated and said she saw no signs Russia wanted peace.
Reporting: BBC News, NBC News, Türkiye Today, ABC News (Australia), The New York Times, Al Jazeera
Russian drones killed five people at a park in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
CBS News reported that victims of a Russian drone strike on a park in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region included a 34-year-old makeup artist and one-year-old Anne Helita. Five people were killed. Ukrainian officials said Starlink restrictions imposed without notice affected air-defense radars and drone interceptors; access was restored Saturday. Spichak’s sister described the family’s loss.
Reporting: Social News XYZ, CBS News, YouTube
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian forces were recovering ground in multiple offensives
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Tuesday Ukrainian forces were retaking territory through a series of offensives, including an operation not previously announced in which troops used gas pipelines to outflank Russian positions. He said Kyiv’s battlefield position was its strongest in some time and could improve with more air-defense systems from Western allies.
Reporting: Internazionale (with Reuters), Reuters, nacionale.com
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for oil and gas companies
The Trump administration plans to loosen Biden-era methane rules for oil and gas companies, especially “marginal” wells, The Hill reported. Donald Trump is expected to announce the rollback at a Tuesday Texas rally. The Center for Western Priorities said it would scrap the Super Emitter Program, which requires operators to investigate large leaks flagged by satellites or certified third parties.
Reporting: The Hill, iHeart, United Press International, The New York Times, WRAL News, westernpriorities.org, notus.org
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Donald Trump said East Potomac Golf Course renovation plans will continue despite judge's order
Donald Trump said renovation plans for East Potomac Golf Course would continue despite a judge’s order, calling the course “extremely dangerous,” Golf.com reported. NPR reported Trump said work would still start next month and his administration would appeal. Federal judge Ana Reyes barred further tree damage without court approval and required 10 business days’ written notice before irreversible changes.
Reporting: MyNorthwest (with Associated Press), National Public Radio, ESPN, The Independent, United Press International, golf.com
The Trump administration is weighing sanctions relief for the Russian Direct Investment Fund
The Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund as part of efforts to improve ties and help end the Ukraine war, The New York Times reported. A U.S. official praised fund chief Kirill Dmitriev as “a helpful envoy.” Some Republican lawmakers argue the approach gives Putin economic benefits without pressuring him to end the war.
Reporting: WION, Ukrainska Pravda, The New York Times, Ukrainian National News, breakingthenews.net
A federal judge temporarily blocked a rule giving refugees 10 days to challenge termination of their legal status
U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick temporarily halted enforcement of a Trump administration rule that cut to 10 days the time refugees have to contest termination of their legal status. The pause runs through Nov. 6, while another judge weighs extending it. The Department of Homeland Security estimated the rule could affect up to 186,000 refugees.
Reporting: The Hill, Devdiscourse, law360.com
Mary Peltola asked a federal judge to dismiss a Justice Department election lawsuit
Mary Peltola, Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate, asked a judge to dismiss a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification if Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan loses. Her lawyers and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee called it an “unprecedented preemptive strike on democratic elections.” The ACLU and its clients also sought dismissal. U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason fast-tracked the case.
Reporting: Newsweek, Devdiscourse, Democracy Now!
Judge hears arguments over Justice Department bid to block California from counting ballots
A federal judge in Los Angeles, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter, heard arguments Tuesday over whether the Justice Department can stop California from counting ballots from about 20,000 people until their citizenship is confirmed. The administration sued in mid-October, accusing election officials of missing a 48-hour deadline to review its list. Data indicates noncitizen voting is exceedingly rare.
Reporting: Reuters, Hometown News Group, The Washington Post
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Trump wiped away at least $119 million in unpaid restitution through clemency orders
Donald Trump's clemency orders have erased at least $119 million in unpaid court-ordered restitution owed to crime victims since January 2025, a CBS News investigation found. CBS reviewed court judgments in more than 160 clemency orders. One victim said he felt victimized again, adding that he did not question Trump's constitutional authority but viewed authority and accountability as different matters.
Reporting: Raw Story, CBS News, AOL
President Cyril Ramaphosa is deploying 510 soldiers to support police in KwaZulu-Natal
President Cyril Ramaphosa authorized 510 South African National Defence Force members to KwaZulu-Natal to support police amid anti-immigration violence. The presidency attributed the violence to misinformation about a Constitutional Court asylum ruling. Police said a foreign national was beaten to death by about 50 people during a march last week. Eastleigh Voice said deployment runs until Nov. 30.
Reporting: The New York Times, ABC News, The Eastleigh Voice, iol.co.za, express.co.uk
The CDC warned that drug-resistant germs pose a growing threat to Americans
The CDC called drug-resistant germs a “growing threat to Americans,” estimating 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the United States. CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz said antimicrobial resistance threatens modern medicine. Candida auris, one of four “urgent” threats, had more than 50% growth in reported cases from 2022 to 2023.
Reporting: ABC News
Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui struck the amended complaint against former FBI officials
Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui dismissed a superseding complaint against two former FBI officials and criticized the Justice Department’s handling of the case. The original complaint, accusing the officials of making false statements to Congress about their involvement in and knowledge of investigations involving Hunter Biden, remained in place as a preliminary hearing proceeded Tuesday.
Reporting: KSL News, WTOP News, PBS News
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham estimated flood costs at up to $300 million
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said flood recovery costs could reach $200 million to $300 million, with infrastructure damage alone potentially costing hundreds of millions. She had hoped costs would be $30 million to $40 million. The federal government partially granted the state’s emergency declaration request, and she signed executive orders involving $8.25 million.
Reporting: National Public Radio
Boeing delayed its plan to boost monthly 737 output to 52 jets
Boeing pushed its plan to raise 737 production to 52 jets a month to the second half of 2027, from an end-2026 target, and said it would miss its goal of delivering 500 737 Max jets this year. Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg said Boeing would prioritize a disciplined ramp. Shares fell as much as 10%, reaching an 18-month low.
Reporting: TipRanks, The Economic Times
El Salvador sent around 1,000 soldiers to Haiti after a gang ambush
El Salvador sent about 1,000 soldiers to Haiti after four Salvadoran members of the U.N.-backed force went missing in an Oct. 18 gang ambush, a Haitian security official told Reuters. Bloomberg cited a researcher estimating at least 600 troops. Remains found Saturday remain unidentified; El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said they did not appear to be the missing men.
Reporting: CBC News, Internazionale (with Reuters), The San Juan Daily Star, Miami Herald, Bloomberg
Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States after losing the presidential runoff
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly left for the United States after Sunday’s runoff, Reuters said, citing two sources. A senior Brazilian Federal Police official said he had not departed through a regular migration point. Bolsonaro has not formally conceded, while his Liberal Party recognized President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory, saying questions about the vote needed clarification.
Reporting: The Hill, National Public Radio, Anadolu Agency, Al Jazeera, Arab News, El País, NBC News
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Tal Alexander, Oren Alexander and Alon Alexander were each sentenced to 30 years in prison
Brothers Tal Alexander, Oren Alexander and Alon Alexander were each sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking by Judge Valerie E. Caproni in New York. A jury convicted them in March on all 10 criminal counts, including sex-trafficking charges. Prosecutors sought life; defense lawyers argued for 15 years. The brothers deny wrongdoing and are expected to appeal.
Reporting: CBS News, CNN, BBC News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Spectrum News, Reuters
The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General over shelf pricing discrepancies
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from 20 states sued Dollar General, alleging it routinely charged customers more at checkout than prices displayed on shelves, tags and advertisements. The complaint says the practice persisted for years and affected millions of purchases. Dollar General denied the allegations and said it would defend itself in court.
Reporting: ABC7 Chicago, USA Today, WSVN 7News, The American Bazaar, Fox Business, tennessean.com, jerseyvindicator.org, ncnewsline.com
Anthropic warned in an IPO prospectus that advanced AI could pose existential risks to humanity
Anthropic’s 92-page IPO prospectus warns that advanced AI could pose “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity,” particularly if systems are misused or allowed substantial autonomy. It also says liabilities from a catastrophic AI incident could exceed the capacity of any single insurer, or potentially the insurance industry as a whole.
Reporting: Deccan Chronicle, cityam.com, aimagazine.com, dig.watch, reinsurancene.ws, storyboard18.com, theconversation.com
The Conference Board reported a rebound in consumer confidence
U.S. consumer confidence rose in October for the first time in four months, the Conference Board reported Tuesday. Its index gained 7.5 points to 91.7, above Bloomberg’s 81.0 median forecast. Fergus McCormick, the Conference Board’s senior economist for global indicators, said improved business-condition perceptions drove the rise as gasoline prices eased. Fergus McCormick said confidence remains on a long-term downward trend.
Reporting: PR Newswire, Reuters, Quartz, Bloomberg, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, rismedia.com
Weil Gotshal tapped restructuring specialists to assess its options including a possible wind-down
Weil, Gotshal & Manges has tapped restructuring specialists to assess options, including a possible wind-down, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Davis Polk bankruptcy lawyer Brian Resnick and other Davis Polk lawyers are advising Weil, while earlier merger talks with a rival collapsed. The reports describe a possible course, not a decision to close.
Reporting: Bloomberg Law, Reuters, @FT on X