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Politics · United StatesGraham Platner curses at reporter after leaving Senate race
Graham Platner, who withdrew from the Maine Senate race in July following sexual misconduct allegations, was approached by a New York Post reporter while oyster farming. He responded with profanity when questioned about his life after leaving the campaign.
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Politics · United StatesLavrov arrives in US for G20 meeting, to seek sanctions lift
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 30, 2026, for a G20 Foreign Ministers meeting. He plans to use the forum to call for the lifting of international sanctions against Russia. The meeting is a precursor to a larger G20 leaders' summit in Miami.
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Media · United StatesManhattan water tower roof removed, disturbing barn owl family
The roof of a water tower housing a rare family of barn owls in Manhattan's Upper West Side has been removed. This action has generated significant outrage among New Yorkers who had become captivated by the birds.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesPentagon Fortifies Bases for 90 Days of Autonomy
The Pentagon is initiating a plan called FORTRESS to ensure major US military bases can operate independently for at least 90 days. This initiative aims to counter risks posed by potential disruptions to civilian power grids and supply chains during a major conflict.
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Politics · United StatesEl-Sayed and Stevens to Campaign Together in Michigan
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will campaign with former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens in Detroit. This marks their first joint public appearance in months, with Rep. Jim Clyburn also set to attend a get-out-the-vote event.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Orders DOJ to Reveal Noncitizen Voting Data
A federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice to release information on noncitizen voting by Friday. The order comes as the Trump administration's election integrity initiatives face scrutiny in court, with Democrats and voting rights groups alleging federal interference.
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Politics · United StatesGOP lawmaker may challenge DSA members' oath of office
Republican Rep. Keith Self has indicated he may use a House procedure to challenge the seating of elected members affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America. The move hinges on the constitutional oath and the DSA's platform, which calls for replacing the current U.S. Constitution.
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Politics · United StatesSandy Hook families ask Supreme Court to uphold rifle bans
Relatives of Sandy Hook victims have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold state and local bans on AR-15-style rifles. They cited the high death toll and severe injuries these weapons can cause, referencing the 2012 school shooting. Gun rights advocates argue such bans violate the Second Amendment.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Cancels Kansas Rally Five Days Before Election
President Donald Trump's rally in Salina, Kansas, scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled. The Kansas Republican Party confirmed the cancellation five days before the November 3, 2026, Election Day.
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Politics · United StatesConnecticut Governor Promotes AI Workforce Training Amid Job Concerns
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is promoting the state's efforts to train its workforce in artificial intelligence skills. The initiatives aim to ease the transition into an AI-driven economy, though concerns about AI's impact on jobs persist.
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Health · United StatesPatrick Stewart dies at 86 in Los Angeles
Patrick Stewart, the British actor famous for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men', has died at the age of 86. His death was announced by his family.
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Politics · United StatesWoman shot near Republican Party HQ in Richmond
A woman was shot outside the Republican Party of Virginia's headquarters in Richmond on Thursday. Officials from the party and the police department have indicated the shooting is not related to their operations or the upcoming midterm elections.
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Politics · United StatesTrial date set for Cole Tomas Allen in September 2027
A federal judge has fixed a September 2027 trial date for Cole Tomas Allen, accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ dinner. Jury selection begins 7 September in Washington, D.C., and the case is expected to run three to four weeks.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesMohamed Soliman pleads guilty to federal hate crimes in Boulder attack
Mohamed Soliman pleaded guilty to nine federal hate-crime counts and three federal weapon charges for a June 2025 firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado. He is already serving a life sentence for state convictions related to the same attack, which killed one demonstrator and injured about a dozen others.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Oversees Ilhan Omar Warrant Case Amid Trump Clashes
A federal judge who previously clashed with Donald Trump is now overseeing a legal battle over unsealing a search warrant used in a raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's home. The case is proceeding amid two federal investigations into the congresswoman.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ asks court to seal Ilhan Omar search warrant
The Department of Justice has requested a federal court keep a search warrant for Rep. Ilhan Omar's home sealed. Prosecutors argue that releasing the warrant could jeopardise an ongoing immigration fraud investigation. A coalition of media organisations is petitioning to have the warrant unsealed.
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Politics · United StatesHungary submits bill to bind US nuclear cooperation agreement
Budapest has asked parliament to make a nuclear cooperation pact with Washington legally binding. The February agreement covers civilian nuclear work, including small modular reactors, and is intended to steer future projects toward American technology while reviewing Rosatom's role at Paks.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Children's Hospital Opens Detransition Clinic
Texas Children's Hospital has opened a clinic to provide medical care for patients who previously received gender-transition treatment. The clinic's opening is a requirement of a settlement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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Climate · United StatesNewfoundland and Labrador to miss climate targets, documents show
Internal government documents forecast Newfoundland and Labrador will miss its 2030 and 2040 climate targets, projecting emissions of 9.2 megatonnes in 2030 against a goal of 7.2 MT. The province also risks failing its 2050 net-zero goal.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ says FBI, ICE agents won't monitor US elections
The US Department of Justice has stated that FBI and ICE agents will not serve as federal election monitors. This comes after litigation from the NAACP, which raised concerns about potential voter intimidation.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump describes Iran conflict as 'soft war', dismisses cost
President Donald Trump described the conflict with Iran as a 'soft war' and dismissed its cost to taxpayers as 'peanuts'. He stated the US holds the cards and negotiates from a position of total strength, ahead of the midterm elections.
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Politics · Middle EastIran says US must act to prevent war
Iran's chief negotiator stated the ball is in the U.S. court to prevent renewed war, following what he described as a 'firm and rational response' from Tehran. The comments come amid reports of U.S. defensive strikes on Iranian targets.
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Lukashenko predicts Ukraine war end, praises Trump
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko predicted the war in Ukraine will end in the coming months. He also stated that former US President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for preventing a nuclear conflict.
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US to Ask NATO Allies for More Ukraine Arms Funding
The United States intends to ask NATO allies for more money to fund Ukraine's PURL weapons scheme. This comes amid a funding gap of approximately $2 billion for approved weapons packages, with the US continuing to deliver arms before full payment is received from allies.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS Embassy warns American citizens of possible Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert warning Americans of potential Houthi attacks on airports, possible airspace closures and flight disruptions. Some reports added that US government employees now need special clearance to use Saudi airports, amid rising regional tensions.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky says Russia planning energy attacks during US midterms
Volodymyr Zelensky warned on November 2, 2026, that Russia is preparing a massive attack on Ukraine's energy and logistics infrastructure. He believes Moscow intends to exploit the distraction of the US midterm elections to carry out the strikes.
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Business & Economy · AfricaUS to remove South Africa, Rwanda from AGOA trade deal
The United States will exclude South Africa and Rwanda from the Africa-US duty-free trade deal, known as AGOA, from January 1, 2027. The decision follows concerns over trade barriers and governance practices inconsistent with the agreement's criteria.
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Politics · Middle EastIran says intensive talks with US underway to avert war
Iran announced on Monday that it is engaged in intensive indirect negotiations with the United States, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, to de-escalate tensions and avert potential conflict. The country has also offered to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz under specific conditions.
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Politics · Middle EastIran President Says Khamenei Authorizes US Negotiations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has granted the government "certain authorities" to negotiate with the U.S. The development comes as oil prices fell and U.S. officials indicated a preference for diplomatic resolution.
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Business & Economy · UkraineUS Pushes to Resume Russian Gas Exports Through Ukraine
The United States has been pressing since September to resume Russian natural gas exports to Europe through pipelines that cross Ukraine. This initiative is reportedly part of talks aimed at securing a ceasefire over energy facilities, with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff said to have proposed the idea.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korea Denounces US-SKorea Drills as Nuclear War Rehearsal
North Korea has condemned the recent South Korea-U.S. joint military exercise "Iron Mace," calling it a nuclear war rehearsal. Pyongyang stated it will continue to bolster its nuclear deterrence in response to perceived threats from the drills.
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Business & EconomyQuebec Company Recycles Fabric for New Products
Next Chance, a Quebec-based company, is giving discarded textiles a new life by upcycling them into products like reusable gift wrap and tote bags. Founded six years ago, the business aims to reduce textile waste and has set ambitious goals for salvaged fabric.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUAE official hopes for US-Iran breakthrough, prepared for worst
The UAE hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations but is prepared for the worst, according to Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president. He spoke at a conference in Manama on November 1, 2026.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS examines Black Sea ceasefire ideas amid food security fears
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that there is growing international interest in a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea to ensure the passage of grain and energy shipments. India and Turkey have put forward proposals to facilitate this, which the US is currently examining.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says US must target one or two sites in Iran
Donald Trump stated that the US has neutralized much of Iran's military but still needs to address one or two targets, including a suspected nuclear site. He suggested these could be dealt with quickly.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUN staffer dies in Houthi custody, UN demands probe
A Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office, Mohammad el Shami, has died in Houthi custody. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is calling for an independent investigation into his death.
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Politics · Latin AmericaRubio Denies US Role in Flávio Bolsonaro's Brazil Departure
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied facilitating Flávio Bolsonaro's departure from Brazil to the United States. While Rubio stated President Trump authorized Bolsonaro's entry, he asserted the US government was not involved in arranging the travel itself.
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Iran targeted US air defenses before hitting Mideast bases
Iran's strikes on US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings. An analysis documented over 115 strikes damaging structures on 26 sites, prompting the US to move assets out of the Persian Gulf.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran warns US attacks would widen war
Iran's army has warned that any new US attack would spread the conflict to a wider geographical area. The warning comes amid diplomatic efforts to avert further hostilities and as both the US and Israel hold crucial elections.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says US not rushing to end Iran war
Donald Trump stated the United States is in no hurry to conclude its conflict with Iran, describing it as "not a typical war." He also claimed Iran faces financial difficulties, unable to pay its military and police, while diplomatic talks persist.
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