Baltimore Ravens named undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano as starting quarterback after injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. A trade for Jacoby Brissett is near as questions grow about Jackson's future.

1. 5 Nov, 21:10 UTC: Ravens place Jackson and Huntley on IR, sign Austin Reed

   The Baltimore Ravens placed quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on injured reserve and signed Austin Reed to the active roster before Thursday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jackson suffered a right thumb injury and needs surgery, while Huntley has a toe injury, and both will miss at least four games. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano is expected to make his first NFL start.

2. 4 Nov, 20:07 UTC: Ravens near trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett

   Jacoby Brissett is set to move from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Baltimore lost Lamar Jackson to a thumb injury and backup Tyler Huntley to a toe injury, leaving rookie Joe Fagnano to start Thursday against Jacksonville. The 33-year-old Brissett was demoted to third string after Gardner Minshew led Arizona to a comeback win at Dallas.

3. 3 Nov, 20:41 UTC: Ravens name undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano starter after Jackson injury

   Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter named undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano as the starting quarterback for Thursday's game against Jacksonville, after Lamar Jackson's right thumb injury and Tyler Huntley's toe injury sent both to injured reserve. Fagnano, a former UConn quarterback, completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards with an interception in his emergency debut against Buffalo. He will become the second undrafted rookie to start in the franchise's 32-year history.

Israel's Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats, leaving neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot with a majority. President Isaac Herzog is deciding whom to task with forming a government, and Eisenkot is expected to have the backing of 67 lawmakers.

1. 5 Nov, 20:00 UTC: Israel's Herzog to name government former Sunday as Eisenkot gains backing

   President Isaac Herzog will announce on Sunday his choice to begin coalition talks after last week's election left no bloc with a majority. Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Yashar, has support from factions totaling 67 Knesset members, while Benjamin Netanyahu's camp has 46. Eisenkot called the mandate imperative, but Herzog said the ability to form a government is not entirely clear because of mutual vetoes.

2. 5 Nov, 14:15 UTC: Israel's Joint List backs Eisenkot to form government

   Israel's Arab-led Joint List said Thursday it will recommend Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, giving him the expected backing of 67 lawmakers in the 120-seat Knesset. The decision follows a recommendation from Ra'am and comes after Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats, while Netanyahu's bloc won 53 and United Torah Judaism declined to recommend him. President Isaac Herzog is deciding whom to task with forming a government.

3. 5 Nov, 01:53 UTC: Herzog begins talks to form Israel government after election

   Israel's President Isaac Herzog accepted the certified results of last week's election and began consultations on who should form the next government. Netanyahu's bloc won 53 seats and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bloc 48, leaving both short of the 61 needed to govern. Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats, and Ra'am said it would recommend Eisenkot, whose support could reach 56.

4. 4 Nov, 07:21 UTC: Israel certifies election results after commission finds no fraud

   Israel's election commission certified last week's parliamentary vote after finding no fraud, a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims that Arab-led parties stole the election. The committee said a review of 9,069 polling stations found no irregularities that compromised the results. President Isaac Herzog will consult parties to choose a candidate, likely Netanyahu or opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, to form a government.

5. 3 Nov, 09:03 UTC: Israeli opposition unites behind Eisenkot after inconclusive election

   Israel's opposition is set to meet for the first time since last week's closely contested election, with all parties in the camp endorsing Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister. Eisenkot's bloc won 48 seats, while incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu's camp secured 53, with Arab-majority lists winning a record 19 seats. Netanyahu has called for a broad coalition government under his leadership, ruling out a coalition with Arab-majority lists.

6. 2 Nov, 15:50 UTC: Israeli opposition leaders to meet Tuesday on coalition

   Leaders of Israel's main opposition bloc will meet in Herzliya on Tuesday to discuss and coordinate next steps after last week's legislative elections, the Yashar party said. The party of bloc leader Gadi Eisenkot said the leaders will try to form a majority.

7. 2 Nov, 06:00 UTC: Joint List leader says Israel has historic chance to change direction

   Yousef Jabareen, head of Israel's Joint List, said he is ready to join the Change bloc to oust Benjamin Netanyahu's government after Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats. Turnout among Arab Israelis, about 20% of the population, more than doubled to about 80%, while Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza had no vote. President Isaac Herzog is due to summon leaders as early as Wednesday to ask who should get the first chance to form government.

8. 2 Nov, 05:36 UTC: Eisenkot says Netanyahu failed to discredit Israel's election results

   Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party failed to discredit Israel's election results. He called the results clear and unequivocal and urged Israelis to ignore the background noise. Eisenkot said the people are sovereign and that Netanyahu's government has no majority and has lost.

9. 2 Nov, 05:04 UTC: Right-wing Israeli protesters demonstrate in Haifa against Arab parties

   Right-wing Israeli protesters demonstrated in Haifa, calling for a government without Arab parties and for new elections. They cited allegations of electoral fraud allegedly facilitated by funding from Qatar.

10. 31 Oct, 02:21 UTC: Israel's Arab parties become kingmakers after record 19 seats

    Arab parties won a record 19 seats in Israel's 120-seat Knesset, up from 10 in the previous election, after a surge in turnout among Arab voters. Neither Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition nor Gadi Eisenkot's rival bloc secured a majority, leaving the Arab-majority parties in a position to help form government.

The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 5,300 people. A British health worker has been evacuated to London for treatment.

1. 5 Nov, 17:41 UTC: British Ebola patient arrives at London hospital after DR Congo infection

   A British health worker who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been flown to London and taken to a specialist isolation unit at the Royal Free Hospital. It is the first confirmed UK national case in the current DR Congo outbreak, which has passed 10,000 cases and 5,000 deaths. UK officials said established infection control procedures keep the public risk low, while the outbreak is driven by the Bundibugyo variant.

2. 4 Nov, 18:18 UTC: British healthcare worker with Ebola evacuated from DR Congo to UK

   A British healthcare worker who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being evacuated to the UK for treatment in a specialist high-consequence infectious disease unit. The patient is in stable condition and is expected to arrive in the UK on Wednesday or Thursday. This is the first case involving a British national contracting the virus in the current outbreak, which has spread to Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria.

3. 4 Nov, 17:06 UTC: WHO backs trials for two new vaccines against Ebola outbreak

   The World Health Organization has recommended clinical trials for two new vaccine candidates developed by the University of Oxford, the Serum Institute of India, and Moderna to combat the Bundibugyo Ebola variant. The current outbreak, which began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in May, has infected more than 10,000 people and killed over 5,300, making it the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged countries to lift travel restrictions, arguing they punish transparency and harm the response.

4. 2 Nov, 14:34 UTC: Ebola outbreak kills over 5,300 in fastest-growing epidemic on record

   Africa's latest Ebola outbreak has killed 5,376 people, with the vast majority of deaths occurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The epidemic, which began in May, has infected more than 10,000 people and spread to Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which currently has no approved vaccine or treatment.

5. 31 Oct, 02:51 UTC: Ebola death toll in DR Congo passes 5,000

   Government data show Ebola in the DRC has killed more than 5,000 people and infected more than 10,000 since the outbreak was declared in May. Delayed detection, conflict and strained health services have spread the rare Bundibugyo strain to eight of 26 provinces, with cases also reported in Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda. Saudi Arabia suspended travel to and entry from Kenya on Friday, extending outbreak-related travel restrictions.

Paraguay's central bank seized Ueno Bank after its solvency ratio fell below half the legal minimum, leaving almost three million customers unable to access accounts. President Santiago Peña has resigned, with Vice President Pedro Alliana set to take office.

1. 5 Nov, 17:33 UTC: Paraguay impeaches President Peña minutes after resignation

   Paraguay's lower house voted unanimously to impeach President Santiago Peña on Thursday, minutes after he announced his resignation over the Ueno Bank collapse. The central bank had seized the bank on Tuesday after a severe capital shortfall, leaving about three million customers, including pensioners, unable to access accounts. Vice President Pedro Alliana will replace Peña, as protests in Asuncion continued over the financial crisis.

2. 5 Nov, 14:38 UTC: Ueno Bank liquidation triggers Paraguay turmoil and impeachment move

   Paraguay's central bank began winding up Ueno Bank on Tuesday after its solvency ratio fell below 50%, leaving almost three million customers unable to access accounts. The bank held about $850m in public resources, including pension and healthcare funds, and the collapse has triggered political turmoil and an impeachment move against Santiago Peña.

3. 3 Nov, 14:26 UTC: Paraguay seizes digital bank tied to president, leaving millions in limbo

   Paraguay's central bank put Ueno Bank into resolution after its solvency ratio fell below half the legal minimum, leaving millions of customers' savings and public funds in limbo. Ueno manages $800 million to $850 million in public money, including about $380 million from the state pension and health fund. The seizure marks a dramatic turn in a scandal tied to President Santiago Peña, who appointed Ueno's then chief to lead the central bank.

LIV Golf is likely to seek liquidation after BC Partners withdrew support for its LIV 2.0 plan. The league has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, and major players including Jon Rahm have left.

1. 5 Nov, 16:48 UTC: LIV Golf to liquidate after $300m financing deal falls apart

   LIV Golf announced Thursday that it is winding down operations and entering liquidation after failing to secure a $300 million investment from BC Partners Credit. The league, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, said it could not reach a consensual arrangement to launch a new 'LIV 2.0' version for 2027. High-profile players including Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia had already departed, and the league lost Saudi Arabia's funding in April after spending over $5 billion.

2. 4 Nov, 21:02 UTC: LIV Golf set to wind down after BC Partners withdraws support

   BC Partners has dropped its plan to provide about $300 million for LIV Golf's LIV 2.0, leaving the league likely to seek liquidation. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund had withdrawn earlier this year, and LIV filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September. A New Jersey hearing on Thursday could start the process, while Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia and other major names have left.

3. 3 Nov, 13:04 UTC: Rahm says he left LIV because he was not willing to follow the LIV 2.0 path

   Jon Rahm said he left LIV Golf because he was not willing to follow the path the breakaway series was taking toward LIV 2.0. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing in April after investing more than $5bn, and LIV filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States in September. Rahm reached a separation agreement in October and has retained DP World Tour membership, keeping him eligible for next year's Ryder Cup.

Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0 at the Camp Nou, with Lamine Yamal scoring and Raphinha adding two goals. The win left both teams on nine points and put Barcelona above Villa in second place.

1. 5 Nov, 16:12 UTC: Yamal breaks UCL teenager scoring record as Barcelona beat Villa 3-0

   Lamine Yamal scored his 14th UEFA Champions League goal to surpass Kylian Mbappe's record for the most goals by a teenager in the competition, as Barcelona defeated Aston Villa 3-0. Raphinha added two second-half goals to seal the victory, which ended Villa's perfect start to the tournament. The win puts both teams on nine points in the standings, with Barcelona regaining momentum after recent losses.

2. 3 Nov, 21:45 UTC: Raphinha double and Yamal goal power Barcelona past Villa 3-0

   Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0 at the Camp Nou, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring in the seventh minute and Raphinha adding a second-half double. The result ended Villa's three-game winning run in the Champions League and moved Barcelona above them into second in the table. The Champions League anthem was not played as a mark of respect for Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died Tuesday morning.

Democrats won both chambers of the US Congress in the November 3 midterms, ending Republican control. President Trump acknowledged the losses, citing the Iran war and gasoline prices, while markets reacted to the shift in power.

1. 5 Nov, 16:06 UTC: Nasdaq heads for worst day in 18 months on AI regulation fears

   The Nasdaq composite was on track for its worst day in 18 months, falling as much as 5% and entering correction territory amid AI spending worries and fears of tougher datacentre regulation after U.S. midterms. Chip stocks led the decline, with SanDisk down 19% and Western Digital down 16.5%, while the VIX jumped 40%. The S&P 500 fell 3.7% and the Dow Jones industrial average dropped more than 1,500 points.

2. 5 Nov, 12:58 UTC: Democrats' midterm win boosts single-payer and medical professionals

   Democrats' landslide US midterm win is expected to reshape health care, with Democrats planning to reverse Medicaid cuts and challenge the anti-vaccine agenda. More than 500 Democratic medical and public health professionals ran for office, including Michigan Senator Abdul El-Sayed and Ohio Governor Amy Acton. The result also dealt a setback to the Make America Healthy Again movement, whose Iowa candidate lost by more than 10 points.

3. 5 Nov, 11:00 UTC: Democrats signal oversight blitz as Trump officials lawyer up

   Democrats said they will use their historic midterm gains in Congress to flex their investigative muscles. Incoming House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair Robert Garcia issued a two-word statement, 'Lawyer up,' to Trump administration officials Democrats say have dodged oversight.

4. 5 Nov, 08:46 UTC: Trump dismisses impeachment threat after Republican midterm losses

   US President Donald Trump dismissed the prospect of impeachment after his Republican Party suffered a sweeping defeat in the midterm elections. Speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday, he warned that an attempt by Democrats to impeach him when they take control of Congress next year would backfire on the party. He said he was prepared to work with Democrats while stressing he could use his presidential veto to block legislation.

5. 5 Nov, 04:49 UTC: Zelenskyy hopes Democratic Congress will aid Ukraine

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he hopes Democratic control of both chambers of the US Congress will bring more support for Ukraine. He said Democrats speak clearly about aiding Kyiv and renewing the connection between the United States and Europe. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged the new Congress to keep pressuring Russia, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned whether President Trump would change course.

6. 5 Nov, 04:47 UTC: Sierra Club releases policy blueprint for incoming Democratic Congress

   The Sierra Club released a legislative policy blueprint for the incoming Democratic Congress, urging lawmakers to address the affordability crisis and hold polluters accountable. The organization recommends passing a make polluters pay package, the Energy Bills Relief Act, and a windfall profits tax to reverse damage from the Trump administration. The blueprint aims to lower costs, strengthen infrastructure, and protect public health and safety.

7. 4 Nov, 16:31 UTC: Trump says no plans to change Cabinet after GOP midterm losses

   President Trump said he has no plans to change his Cabinet after Democrats took control of the House and Senate. He made the remarks in a Fox News interview late Tuesday night, when asked whether the election results would prompt changes. The statement leaves his current Cabinet in place as Democrats gain power in Congress.

8. 4 Nov, 15:19 UTC: House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek GOP minority leadership

   House Speaker Mike Johnson said on a staff call that he will not run for Republican minority leader in the next Congress. The announcement follows a bruising midterm defeat for Republicans and sets up a likely fight over the party's future.

9. 4 Nov, 12:45 UTC: Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm losses, Trump agrees in part

   Vice President JD Vance said the ongoing Iran war was the reason Republicans lost the midterms, saying the president himself said so. He brushed aside other issues, including harsh immigration policies, and said many 2024 Trump voters voted for Democrats out of anger. President Trump called the explanation largely true because the war raised gasoline prices, while saying he would do it again.

10. 4 Nov, 11:29 UTC: US stocks rally as Democrats sweep midterms, lifting market sentiment

    Wall Street opened higher after Democrats took control of both the Senate and the House, easing fears of political disorder. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1.1% while the Dow gained 1.9%, as investors welcomed President Trump's conciliatory tone. However, Tesla and SpaceX shares fell in premarket trading, and the dollar dropped to a one-month low.

11. 4 Nov, 07:25 UTC: Trump blames Iran war and gasoline prices for GOP losses

    President Trump said the ongoing war with Iran and higher gasoline prices helped cause Republican midterm losses, while saying he would have done it again. In a Fox News interview, he argued voters supported his Iran actions but were unwilling to pay more for fuel in the short term. He also praised Democrats for fighting hard, while on Truth Social he blamed others for losses in key races.

12. 4 Nov, 06:34 UTC: Midterm data show Republican support falls across voter groups

    Democrats won the House and Senate, taking full control of Congress for the first time since 2023. Survey data show Republicans lost support among all demographic groups compared with the 2022 midterms, including white men, white women and Latinos. Three-quarters of voters aged 18 to 24 voted Democrat, and 92 percent of Black women voted Democrat.

13. 4 Nov, 06:02 UTC: Jackson ousts Collins in Maine Senate flip

    Democrat Troy Jackson is projected to defeat Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, flipping a Republican seat for the first time in almost 50 years and ending Collins's nearly 30-year tenure. Jackson, the former state Senate president who ran unsuccessfully for governor this cycle, was projected with 53 percent of the vote. The win is a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to retake the Senate majority.

14. 4 Nov, 05:57 UTC: Democrats capture both chambers of Congress in midterm rout

    Democrats won control of the US Senate and House of Representatives in Tuesday's midterms, crossing the 51-seat and 218-seat majorities. The result gives the party power to block legislation, launch investigations and challenge appointments in the final two years of President Trump's term. Trump said he was willing to accept the results but threatened to veto Democratic bills.

15. 4 Nov, 05:38 UTC: Troy Jackson unseats Susan Collins in Maine Senate race

    Democrat Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican Susan Collins in Maine, ending her nearly three-decade tenure in the US Senate in one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 midterms. Jackson, a former lumberjack and state senate president, won a closely fought race marked by disputes over living costs and Trump's agenda. Collins, who had served since 1997, conceded early Wednesday after Republican groups spent heavily on the race.

16. 4 Nov, 05:34 UTC: Risch wins fourth term in Idaho Senate race

    Idaho Sen. Jim Risch was projected to win a fourth term, defeating Independent Todd Achilles to hold his seat. Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was first elected to the Senate in 2008 after serving as lieutenant governor and governor.

17. 4 Nov, 05:04 UTC: Florida elects first black governor as Republicans hold seats

    Republican Byron Donalds won Florida's governor's race, becoming the state's first black governor, while Republican Ashley Moody retained her Senate seat. The wins kept key Florida offices in Republican hands as Democrats took full control of Congress. Donalds, backed by President Donald Trump, succeeded term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis, and Moody beat Democrat Angie Nixon in the special election for the seat previously held by Marco Rubio.

18. 4 Nov, 04:44 UTC: Democrats win Senate, setting up divided government for rest of Trump term

    Democrats won control of the US Senate in the November 3 midterms, according to an Associated Press call, giving them power to challenge President Trump's agenda for the rest of his term. The party gained seats in states where it had long struggled, aided by voter frustration over high prices. Trump acknowledged the Iran war and gasoline prices contributed to Republican losses and said he could cooperate on some issues while warning of vetoes.

19. 4 Nov, 03:38 UTC: Haaland wins New Mexico governor, first Native American woman

    Democrat Deb Haaland is projected to defeat Republican Gregg Hull in New Mexico's governor's race. The former Interior secretary under President Biden will become the first Native American woman to serve as governor of a US state.

20. 4 Nov, 03:24 UTC: Treasury yields fall as investors seek bonds after election sell-off

    U.S. Treasury yields fell as investors sought shelter in bonds after equity futures dropped on Democratic midterm gains. The 10-year yield was 4.9291%, down 2 basis points; the 30-year was 5.3093%, down 1 basis point; the 2-year was 4.5996%, down 1 basis point. AI shares led declines on fears Democrats could slow data center buildout.

21. 4 Nov, 01:23 UTC: Democrats plan 100-hour legislative push and probes after taking Congress

    Democrats said they will use their first 100 hours in the House to introduce bills removing tariffs, ending the Iran war and cutting health insurance costs. They face limits because most Senate bills need 60 votes and President Trump can veto legislation lacking two-thirds support. The House majority also gives Democrats subpoena power, and the party said it will probe Trump, his family business interests and agencies led by his allies.

22. 3 Nov, 10:00 UTC: US midterms begin amid Westchester ballot scanner problem

    Americans are voting Tuesday in midterm elections seen as a referendum on President Trump, with control of Congress on the line. New York Attorney General Letitia James said her office was monitoring a ballot scanner problem in Westchester County, where Rep. Mike Lawler said every ballot would be counted. Results were expected to begin in Kentucky and Indiana at 6 p.m. ET.

23. 2 Nov, 13:20 UTC: US midterms decide control of Congress as polls close across states

    Millions of Americans vote on Tuesday for all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and governors in 36 states, deciding which party controls Congress for two years. Republicans hold narrow majorities, and Democrats need a net gain of four seats in each chamber to take control. Polls close at different times, so first results are expected after East Coast polls close and will arrive during the night for European viewers.

24. 2 Nov, 09:41 UTC: House map looks set as Senate races stay close

    Early voting data, polling and ad spending keep the House and Senate maps broader than expected, with the Senate described as one of the most competitive in modern history. President Trump has campaigned mainly in Republican strongholds, including Texas, where polls show a narrow Democratic lead in a state Democrats have not won a Senate seat for 33 years. Analysts say the itinerary is a defensive effort to drive turnout and protect the Senate.

25. 1 Nov, 08:47 UTC: US midterms near as Democrats lead polls and early voting rises

    With two days before the US midterm elections, polling averages show Democrats leading Republicans nationally, while several close Senate races could decide control of Congress. President Donald Trump was set to campaign in Iowa and Kansas, while Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed was set to hold events in Michigan as cost-of-living concerns and the Iran war dominated. Early voting was particularly high in states with tight Senate contests.

Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, 30, died after a cardiac arrest during a second-division match. His funeral was held in Navahermosa, and Spain's National Police opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter.

1. 5 Nov, 14:18 UTC: De Miguel funeral held in Navahermosa after collision death

   Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, 30, died on Tuesday after suffering cardiac arrest following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono in a second-division match on Monday. His funeral was held Thursday in Navahermosa, his parents' hometown, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez among mourners. Spain's National Police opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter.

2. 3 Nov, 09:03 UTC: Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel dies aged 30 after cardiac arrest

   Tenerife said forward Jesús de Miguel, 30, died at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday after a cardiac arrest during Monday's second division match. He was struck in the chest by Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in stoppage time, and the match was abandoned. The club earlier said his condition had worsened neurologically.

The United Nations ended MINURSO, its Western Sahara peacekeeping mission, after 35 years. The mission has entered liquidation, with about 160 military observers being repatriated and 13 facilities and team sites being closed.

1. 5 Nov, 14:05 UTC: UN Western Sahara mission enters liquidation after mandate expires

   The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has entered a liquidation phase, beginning to repatriate personnel, close facilities and dispose of equipment after its mandate expired. The end of MINURSO, established in 1991 to monitor a ceasefire between Morocco and the Polisario Front, follows a US and Russia standoff at the Security Council and raises questions over security in the disputed territory.

2. 3 Nov, 07:29 UTC: Morocco celebrates end of UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara

   Morocco welcomed the end of a decades-long UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after a diplomatic showdown between the US and Russia left the Security Council unable to agree on its future. The council failed to renew the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara after Russia vetoed a US-backed proposal, and a rival Russian draft also failed to secure enough votes. The decision raises questions about the future of Africa's longest territorial dispute and the fragile ceasefire between Morocco and the Polisario Front.

3. 2 Nov, 07:19 UTC: UN ends Western Sahara peacekeeping mission after 35 years

   The United Nations said its Western Sahara peacekeeping mission, MINURSO, ceased operations Sunday after 35 years in the territory once ruled by Spain and claimed by Morocco and the Polisario Front. The UN will repatriate about 160 military observers and close 13 facilities and team sites as it winds down the mission. The move ends the UN's long mission in the disputed territory.

Yemen's government army says it has seized positions east of al-Hazm and in Al-Jawf during Operation Dawn of Yemen, while Houthi strikes killed at least 12. The government has also dismissed ministers and officers as the siege of Taiz continues.

1. 5 Nov, 13:47 UTC: Yemen's government sacks ministers and officers as Houthi gains grow

   The UN recognised government of Yemen dismissed ministers and military officers in an attempt to reverse Houthi gains and lift the four week siege of Taiz. The shakeup followed a failed counteroffensive launched on 5 October and pressure from southern Yemenis for greater power, as Houthi forces were reported to be about 37 miles from Aden.

2. 4 Nov, 14:08 UTC: Yemeni forces claim al-Jawf gains as Houthi strikes kill at least 12

   Yemeni government forces said they seized Houthi fortifications and barracks in the al-Dahida mountain range in eastern al-Jawf province, backed by fighter jets and drones. The gains extend Operation Dawn of Yemen into its second month, with forces also claiming positions in Taiz and Lahij. Houthi strikes killed eight at a training camp in al-Dhalea and four in Taiz.

3. 3 Nov, 03:11 UTC: Yemeni army says it launched 951 operations against Houthis

   The Yemeni army said it launched 951 operations against Houthi positions over the past 24 hours as part of Operation Dawn of Yemen. Army spokesperson Majed al-Nuzaili claimed the operations neutralized around 332 Houthi field commanders and fighters. He said 56 vehicles, pieces of equipment and weapons were destroyed or damaged across fronts including Al-Jawf, Marib and Al-Bayda.

4. 2 Nov, 12:14 UTC: Al-Jawf becomes new Yemen war hotspot as government forces advance

   Yemen's government army and allied forces have launched a major counteroffensive in Al-Jawf to capture strategic heights east of al-Hazm from the Houthis. The operation, part of Operation Dawn of Yemen, aims to reverse Houthi gains and restore state control. A field commander said government forces now control the Huwaishan mountain range, a first Houthi defensive line, and have gained partial control of the Al-Alam front road.

5. 1 Nov, 10:08 UTC: Yemeni government forces recapture strategic positions east of al-Hazm

   Yemen's internationally recognised government says its forces have recaptured positions and strategic heights east of al-Hazm, while the Houthis say they thwarted advances there and in Marib. The army said the 1st Emergency Brigade seized weapons and ammunition depots and destroyed armoured vehicles. The fighting is part of Operation Dawn of Yemen, and the siege of Taiz is straining hospitals and limiting supplies.

Motorola has launched the Signature 27, its first non-folding ultra-premium phone for the US, after a November reveal. US pricing is listed as $1,599, $1,600 or about $1,750.

1. 5 Nov, 13:00 UTC: Motorola Signature 27 launches with 7,000mAh battery and 12,000-nit display

   Motorola announced the Signature 27, its first non-folding ultra-premium phone for the US, with a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, and a 6.8-inch tandem OLED display with 12,000-nit peak brightness. It uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a triple rear camera with a 200MP 3x zoom, and supports GrapheneOS. US pricing is listed as $1,599, $1,600 or about $1,750; the UK price is £1,299.99.

2. 2 Nov, 19:03 UTC: Motorola Signature 27 shown in hands-on promo video

   Motorola shared a hands-on promo video with Danny Winget ahead of the Signature 27 launch on November 5. The phone is confirmed in two colors, with a 6.8-inch 120Hz LTPO Tandem OLED display, up to 12,000 nits, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip and up to 16GB of RAM. It runs Android 17 with seven years of OS updates, and its cameras include a 50MP main camera, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultrawide and an action sensor.

3. 29 Oct, 12:50 UTC: Motorola sets November 5 reveal for its Signature 27 flagship

   Motorola said on 29 October that it will fully reveal the Signature 27 on 5 November, and the phone appears set to go on sale in 2026 despite its name. Known specifications include a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, a 50MP Sony LYTIA 910 main camera and Bang & Olufsen audio. Notebookcheck reports a worldwide launch in November with a 165Hz AMOLED display, and a rumoured price of about 1,595 euros for 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

The Bank of England raised its base rate to 4% on 5 November, the first hike since August 2023. More than 2.3 million UK households face higher mortgage payments in 2027 as fixed deals end.

1. 5 Nov, 12:02 UTC: Bank of England raises rates to 4%, first hike in over three years

   The Bank of England raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4% on Thursday, the first increase since August 2023, after an 8 to 1 vote. Policymakers warned inflation could reach about 5% by the middle of 2027 as Middle East energy prices stay elevated. The move should raise borrowing costs and savings rates, with two-year mortgage rates already up nearly half a point since September.

2. 2 Nov, 06:00 UTC: UK households face 2027 mortgage jumps as rate rise looms

   More than 2.3m UK households face higher mortgage payments in 2027 as fixed deals end, with the Bank of England widely expected to raise the base rate from 3.75% to 4% on 5 November. Inflation rose to 3.5% in September, and the OBR warned household disposable incomes would fall 0.6% next year. Mortgage approvals fell to a near three-year low in September, while energy price cap increases are expected in January.

The US and Iran are holding indirect talks to end their war, with Qatar mediating, after US strikes on Qeshm Island and repeated tanker hits in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have fallen sharply, but Tehran says Washington's reply to its conditions is unconvincing.

1. 5 Nov, 11:35 UTC: Iran says at least five tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz

   Iranian forces said at least five tankers were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines or catching fire. The IRGC said a large tanker was halted after striking a mine in an illegal southern passageway, while another supertanker and a tugboat caught fire. A British military report said a tanker was struck by two projectiles off Qatar's coast, as shipping remains in peril amid the US and Israel war on Iran.

2. 5 Nov, 11:00 UTC: Iran strikes kept quiet during midterm homestretch set off worries on transparency

   Reported secret US military attacks on Iran in the lead up to Tuesday's midterm elections have raised concerns about public transparency. A US strike on Monday hit Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, including an anti-aircraft facility on Qeshm Island.

3. 5 Nov, 09:12 UTC: Oil heads for biggest weekly drop since pandemic as US midterms ease Middle East fears

   Brent crude fell about 20% this week to around US$95 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate dropped 16% to about US$88. The decline followed a Democratic blue wave in US midterm elections that eased concerns about President Donald Trump escalating conflict in the Middle East. Oil is headed for its biggest weekly decline since the pandemic.

4. 5 Nov, 02:17 UTC: South Korea to expand naval operations near Strait of Hormuz

   South Korea will deploy maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team near the Strait of Hormuz to protect commercial shipping and energy supplies. The move expands the Cheonghae anti-piracy unit's operational area to waters about 650km from the strait, following pressure from the US. Seoul maintains the deployment is for non-combat purposes and will operate independently of allied forces.

5. 4 Nov, 07:17 UTC: Iran chief negotiator says Americans said no to war as tankers hit mines

   Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Americans have said no to war after the midterms, warning the US if it betrays public will. The IRGC said four tankers were destroyed after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz and that it shot down a US MQ-9 drone. President Donald Trump said the Iran war and higher gasoline prices hurt Republicans, while indirect talks continued with little sign of a breakthrough.

6. 4 Nov, 06:20 UTC: IRGC says four tankers destroyed by mines in the Strait of Hormuz

   Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said four rogue oil tankers were destroyed after hitting naval mines while trying to traverse a prohibited route in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC said the incident occurred south of the waterway and that its forces also intercepted two other vessels.

7. 4 Nov, 04:39 UTC: Iran calls US reply unconvincing as Trump confirms strikes

   Iran said the US response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz was unconvincing, with Mohsen Rezaei saying Washington must fully address them. President Donald Trump confirmed US strikes on an anti-aircraft facility on Qeshm Island, calling the operation a minor attack and not war. Qatar said it was facilitating real-time exchanges of proposals, while Trump told CBS News the war would end when he says it ends.

8. 3 Nov, 13:26 UTC: Qatar sees hope for deal with Iran despite fresh US strikes

   Qatar said there was still hope for a deal between the US and Iran after mediators exchanged proposals in real time following talks in Tehran. Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said a Qatari delegation met Iranian officials for more than three hours on Monday and that Washington and Tehran were reviewing proposals. Doha is working towards an interim agreement to build trust, even as overnight US strikes hit Qeshm Island.

9. 3 Nov, 11:10 UTC: IRGC says three tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz

   Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said three tankers exploded after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC said the ships were trying to cross without Tehran's permission and had switched off geolocation tracking, with no casualties reported yet.

10. 3 Nov, 07:16 UTC: Trump says US may target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain if no deal

    President Donald Trump said the US may need to go after a suspected underground nuclear complex in Iran known as Pickaxe Mountain if no deal is reached. Telling Fox News, he said Washington could do that in one hour, at any time it wants. Trump did not rule out resuming the war on Iran, but said Tehran wants a deal very badly and there is a very good chance one will be made.

11. 3 Nov, 06:22 UTC: Iran warns US of harder and broader response to aggression

    An Iranian military spokesperson warned that any renewed US attacks would be met with a harder and broader response than Tehran's past retaliations. He said a new war would not remain limited to West Asia and that US facilities, equipment, personnel and interests in any reachable location could become targets.

12. 3 Nov, 02:30 UTC: US strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz before midterms

    A US official said strikes were carried out on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian state television reporting explosions on Qeshm Island. The official, speaking anonymously, said the US targeted Iranians using surface to air missiles against US assets. The strikes came on the eve of US midterm elections, and Vice President JD Vance said he and President Trump felt pretty good about prospects for a negotiated settlement.

13. 3 Nov, 02:25 UTC: US reportedly strikes Qeshm Island as Trump says Iran deal could happen

    Explosions were reported on Monday on Iran's Qeshm Island and in Bandar Lengeh after US media said the US carried out defensive strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Officials said the attacks aimed to limit Iran's ability to hit shipping, while Fox News and Axios said they followed an IRGC firing at a US aircraft. Trump said a deal with Tehran could happen, and oil prices fell more than seven percent on optimism.

14. 3 Nov, 00:17 UTC: Blasts reported in southern Iran as Vance sees progress

    Vance saw progress in the Iran war, while Tehran said the ball was in the US court. Tehran said the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands in full before any agreement is reached. Explosions were heard overnight in southern Iran, according to several local reports, on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz and in Bandar Lengeh in Hormozgan province.

15. 2 Nov, 21:33 UTC: Trump says US will not attack Iran after midterms

    President Donald Trump said the US will not attack Iran after Tuesday's midterms, ruling out strikes during a speech at the Washington Reflecting Pool. He said there was no rush, that Iran was financially crippled and that a settlement could happen soon, after Tucker Carlson warned Trump was weighing a nuclear strike at Benjamin Netanyahu's behest. Brent crude fell 7% to $104 a barrel as Qatari mediators continued shuttling between Doha and Iran.

16. 2 Nov, 17:27 UTC: Iran says intensive US talks aim to avert war

    Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said intensive indirect talks with the United States are underway to avert all-out war, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating. Oil prices fell more than six percent on optimism, even as President Trump threatened renewed strikes after this week's midterms. A senior Iranian official said Tehran could reopen Hormuz within two days if Washington accepts demands, including ending the war and lifting oil sanctions.

17. 2 Nov, 16:37 UTC: Oil falls to lowest in more than two weeks as Iran talks continue

    Brent crude fell more than 6.5% to as low as $105.55 a barrel, its lowest since 16 October, after Iran said contacts with the US to end their eight-month war were continuing. Qatari officials had sought to free more than $6bn in Iranian assets to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The drop lifted airline shares and cut the 10-year UK bond yield by 10 basis points to its lowest since 22 September.

18. 2 Nov, 14:20 UTC: Iran's president says supreme leader gave government authority over talks

    Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country's Supreme Leader has granted the government certain authorities over peace talks, state media reported on Monday. He said Tehran will try to resolve the problem with dialogue, without elaborating.

19. 2 Nov, 11:14 UTC: Russia calls reports of new action against Iran extremely concerning

    Russia's Foreign Ministry said reports of new military action against Iran are a cause for extreme concern. Russia has been calling for increased diplomatic efforts to normalise the situation in the region.

20. 2 Nov, 09:25 UTC: Gulf states fear renewed Iran war after US midterms

    Gulf states fear a renewed war with Iran after Tuesday's US midterms, as Tehran waits for a response to a proposal to fully open the Strait of Hormuz within two days. Iranian officials said their delegation left Qatar but messages continue through the mediator. New supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei told military chiefs any threat should be met immediately without geographic limits.

21. 2 Nov, 05:04 UTC: Oil falls as U.S. and Iran seek diplomacy

    Brent crude futures fell 3.31% to $109.67 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures fell 3.34% to $100.64 on Monday as the U.S. and Iran signaled diplomatic options. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump prefers a peaceful resolution, while Iranian authorities said a deal remained possible after talks mediated by Qatar. The developments matter because concerns over the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts are likely to linger.

22. 2 Nov, 01:28 UTC: UAE says it hopes for Iran-US breakthrough but is braced for worst

    A diplomatic adviser to the UAE president said at the IISS Manama Dialogue that the United Arab Emirates hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the United States. Anwar Gargash added that the UAE is braced for the worst and will take measures to protect itself and its citizens.

23. 2 Nov, 00:23 UTC: Iran says renewed war with US could outlast previous conflict as tankers hit in Hormuz

    Iran said a renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous conflict, after President Donald Trump said the US still had targets to strike. The IRGC said two tankers hit mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump warned Iran to make a deal and said the US may need to give Tehran 'the hammer'.

24. 1 Nov, 19:41 UTC: Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threats

    Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said a potential future war with the United States could last longer than the previous conflict, and that President Trump would not dictate its timing or conditions. His remarks followed Trump's suggestion that the US could swiftly strike remaining targets in Iran. Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated threats from the US and Israel as they hold crucial elections.

Data centers and AI became a U.S. midterm issue, with voters approving local moratoriums in at least 40 jurisdictions across 10 states. Democrats now control Congress, and Meta says new U.S. builds will be harder.

1. 5 Nov, 10:30 UTC: Meta says data center builds will be harder after midterms

   Meta President Dina Powell McCormick said the midterm results make it harder to build data centers in the United States, after Democrats won key legislative and governor races. She said every hyperscaler is now considering whether to build outside the US, and that starting new US build-outs today will be very challenging. Meta has data centers in 23 states and plans five projects of one gigawatt or more, including one in Texas.

2. 5 Nov, 01:02 UTC: Midterm wins set up data center fight as AI anger grows

   Democratic control of Congress after the November 3 midterms could bring new limits on where AI data centers are built and how much local communities can say. An NBC exit poll found almost 80 percent of respondents opposed data centers in their neighborhoods and almost 60 percent called them a crucial or major factor in their vote. Ohio, where OpenAI has eyed a $500 billion facility, saw a county ban and statewide backlash.

3. 5 Nov, 01:02 UTC: US voters reject data centers in midterm ballot measures

   US voters approved nearly every data center moratorium placed on the ballot in Tuesday's midterms, with measures in at least 40 jurisdictions across 10 states. In Ohio, at least 14 municipalities passed bans or restrictions, while Maine had eight municipalities pass temporary moratoriums. Elected officials in Texas, Georgia and Ohio also pledged moratoria or greater community input, as Democrats took control of Congress.

4. 4 Nov, 16:05 UTC: Data center backlash hits midterms as voters pass local restrictions

   Data center developers face a more restrictive building environment after US voters elected candidates favoring moratoriums and passed local ballot measures restricting expansion. NBC News found 76 percent of voters opposed data centers in their communities, and 33 of 45 local measures reported by Wednesday would restrict development. Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa and Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms support moratoriums.

5. 4 Nov, 10:45 UTC: Exit polls rank AI last among voter priorities in 2026 U.S. midterms

   NBC News and SSRS exit polls found AI and data center expansion ranked last among five voter priorities in the 2026 U.S. midterms. 56 percent of respondents called it a decisive or important factor, behind government corruption at 90 percent, cost of living at 89 percent, the war in Iran at 74 percent and immigration enforcement at 73 percent. The issue trailed every other topic by a wide margin despite recent growth in public interest.

6. 1 Nov, 02:22 UTC: Data centers and AI become midterm issue as $200B in projects face opposition

   Data centers and AI are now a ballot-box issue in the midterms, with a Brooklyn event showing it dominating conversation five days before November 3. Data Center Watch found almost $200 billion in projects delayed, stalled or blocked in the first half of 2026 from political and community opposition. Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, New York and Virginia are considering guardrails and transparency, while Virginia has hundreds of new data centers planned.

Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship by finishing third in the Mexican Grand Prix, becoming the sport's youngest world champion at age 20. He will prepare for his first race as world champion in Sao Paulo, where he plans to honour Ayrton Senna.

1. 5 Nov, 10:22 UTC: Antonelli to honour Senna in Sao Paulo as world champion

   Kimi Antonelli will pay tribute to Ayrton Senna in Sao Paulo as he prepares for his first race as Formula One world champion. The 20-year-old became the youngest world champion after finishing third in Mexico City with four scheduled rounds to spare. Antonelli said he will have a special happening for Brazil and Senna, and he will keep the number 12 on his car rather than the champion's number one.

2. 2 Nov, 03:00 UTC: Antonelli says tears blurred vision on final lap

   Kimi Antonelli said he could not see clearly through tears on the final lap of the Mexico City Grand Prix after becoming Formula 1's youngest world champion at 20 years and 68 days. The Mercedes driver finished third behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and said memories from karting to the present came through his mind. He was lifted onto the podium by Verstappen and Hamilton, with songs that reminded him of his late grandfather.

3. 1 Nov, 22:24 UTC: Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion with third in Mexico

   Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship by finishing third in the Mexican Grand Prix, becoming the sport's youngest world champion at age 20. The 20-year-old Italian, who started fourth, led for a stretch before settling for a points finish that secured the title with four races remaining. It is Mercedes' first drivers' title since Lewis Hamilton in 2020 and Antonelli's first championship in his second season.

Bomb threats have forced unscheduled or high-alert landings across Europe, with reports of at least 12 targeted flights. No explosives had been found, and the source was not yet determined.

1. 5 Nov, 09:50 UTC: Bomb threats force unscheduled landings across Europe

   Authorities in Austria, France, Italy, Belgium and Bulgaria reported unscheduled or high-alert landings after bomb threats on commercial flights. An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to Evreux airbase in France, and a Wizz Air flight from Milan to Warsaw landed in Vienna. Bulgaria reported three emergency landings, and Czech police said four planes heading to Prague received threats they assessed as low credibility.

2. 5 Nov, 09:10 UTC: Bomb threats disrupt multiple European flights

   Bomb threats affected multiple flights across Europe on Thursday, with unscheduled or high-alert landings in France, Austria, Italy, Belgium, Czechia and Bulgaria. Reports said at least 12 were targeted, while one report said at least 19. An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to Evreux, France, and officials said all passengers and crew were safe. No explosives had been found, and the source was not yet determined.

3. 5 Nov, 09:08 UTC: Dublin to Rome flight diverted to France after bomb threat

   An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome was diverted to Evreux airbase in France after declaring an emergency in the air over a bomb threat. The French prime minister's office said it was monitoring the situation. The incident followed bomb threats on Tuesday against at least seven European flights and a cruise ship, with no devices discovered.

4. 3 Nov, 14:21 UTC: Bomb threats force landings across Europe, all turn out to be hoaxes

   Four planes landed safely after bomb threats across Europe, including flights from London, Manchester, Copenhagen and Israel, with no explosives found. A Ryanair flight from Manchester made an emergency landing in Murcia, Spain, while a LOT flight from London was diverted to Warsaw's Modlin airport. Ryanair flights from Lisbon and Dublin were escorted to Rome's Fiumicino after email threats. All turned out to be hoaxes, following a Wizz Air diversion to Budapest the day before.

French high school blockades resumed on a smaller scale, then joined by nationwide strikes and marches over living costs and public-service cuts. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to hold a social conference with unions and employers on Monday.

1. 5 Nov, 09:19 UTC: France braces for fresh protests as unions strike over higher wages

   Hundreds of thousands of people marched in French cities on Thursday as public workers staged a strike alongside protesting students. Unions demanded higher wages, tax reforms, and better learning conditions, with authorities estimating 500,000 to 700,000 participants nationwide. Police deployed 70,000 officers, and reports indicated some violence in cities including Lyon, Nantes, and Toulouse.

2. 5 Nov, 05:00 UTC: Hundreds of thousands march in France as strikes hit services

   Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Thursday as striking teachers, hospital staff, rail workers and students protested over living costs and public-service cuts. The government put turnout at 575,000, while the CGT union said nearly 1.6 million took part; police deployed 70,000 officers and reported 448 arrests. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will hold a social conference with unions and employers on Monday.

3. 2 Nov, 10:53 UTC: French school protests resume on smaller scale after holiday break

   French high school students resumed protests on Monday on a much smaller scale, with 41 schools blockaded, about one percent of the country's 3,700, according to the Education Ministry. Students in Paris, Marseille and Rennes attempted blockades after a two-week break, while the government said it had offered concessions but student groups called for more action.

4. 1 Nov, 14:31 UTC: French high school blockades to restart Monday, student union says

   The head of a student group said high school blockades in France would restart on Monday and become more significant on Tuesday. Pierre Sourzat said the government's new measures did not go far enough, calling them smoke and mirrors. He argued the proposed university admissions overhaul failed to address the shortage of higher education places.

Poundland filed for administration on 30 October 2026, and its owner Gordon Brothers says the chain remains vulnerable after a second rescue bid from Xyra Group.

1. 5 Nov, 08:57 UTC: Poundland owner says retailer remains vulnerable as second rescue bid emerges

   Gordon Brothers, the US owner of Poundland, said the chain remains challenged and vulnerable after talks with ministers. Xyra Group, based in London, made a second rescue bid, offering to pay off half of the retailer's outstanding debts immediately and defer the rest. The offer follows a rejected rival bid and puts pressure on Gordon Brothers, which bought Poundland for £1, as about 12,000 jobs remain at risk.

2. 4 Nov, 00:03 UTC: Poundland supplier warns of millions in losses

   Highcrest Retail Brands, a major supplier to Poundland, said it would lose millions of pounds if the retailer goes bust. The company's sales director warned that smaller suppliers could also face insolvency if Poundland collapses. Poundland founder Steve Smith said up to 30,000 jobs could be lost and urged owner Gordon Brothers to accept a bid to keep the business solvent.

3. 3 Nov, 07:00 UTC: Poundland founder warns staff could be out of work for years

   Poundland founder Steve Smith warned that staff could be out of work for years if the retailer collapses, and called on owners to accept a proposed buyout. The chain, controlled by Gordon Brothers, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, with AlixPartners set to run the process. Smith said 12,000 employees face uncertainty, and up to 30,000 jobs could be at risk as suppliers hold back deliveries ahead of Christmas.

4. 2 Nov, 13:40 UTC: Poundland's former owner offers to invest as minister prepares to meet board

   Poundland's former owner Steve Smith said he would invest in the retailer after it filed for administration. Business Minister Kate Dearden is set to meet senior executives later this week. Gordon Brothers, which bought Poundland for 1 pound last year, has stopped funding the business and rejected an offer from Martin Property Group, leaving up to 12,000 jobs at risk.

5. 30 Oct, 16:20 UTC: Poundland files for administration as £1 model faces pressure

   Poundland filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the high court on Thursday, giving it 10 days to seek a solution while protecting it from creditors. The 36-year-old chain, which operates 600 stores including Dealz outlets in Ireland, has up to 12,000 staff and faces supplier holdbacks. Its owners Gordon Brothers rejected a management-backed rescue bid by Martin Property Group, understood to be about £15m.

Indonesian police detained three senior police generals, including General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, over alleged illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto and others. The probe continues, with thousands of personnel deployed in Jakarta ahead of a court appearance by former President Joko Widodo.

1. 5 Nov, 08:10 UTC: Troops deployed for Jakarta trial amid wiretap tensions

   Indonesian authorities are deploying thousands of police and military to secure a court appearance by former President Joko Widodo in Jakarta Thursday. Tensions remain high over a wiretapping scandal that has led to the detention of three senior generals, including Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, former national police chief. A retired general said investigators should question whether directives came from Widodo, who has not been implicated.

2. 4 Nov, 08:34 UTC: Indonesia deploys 20,980 personnel as chief of staff dismissed

   Indonesia deployed 20,980 personnel to Jakarta as it investigated an alleged illegal wiretapping operation targeting President Prabowo Subianto and other prominent figures. President Prabowo dismissed chief of staff Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, arrested with two other senior police officers over the surveillance. The palace said the conduct could be regarded as leading toward treason, while the military called the deployment standard procedure.

3. 3 Nov, 17:38 UTC: Indonesia detains three police generals over wiretapping probe

   Indonesian police detained three senior police generals, including Presidential Chief of Staff General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, over alleged illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto and other prominent figures. Investigators said the suspects intercepted communications between 2025 and 2026 and later deleted files from a police system, while the motive remains undisclosed.

Supermarket refrigeration systems in at least 11 European countries were hit by a suspected cyberattack that raised temperatures and spoiled food. Ahold Delhaize says the attack will cut fourth-quarter net sales by €200 million to €250 million, and the EU has promised a collective response.

1. 5 Nov, 06:13 UTC: Ahold Delhaize cyberattack may cut fourth-quarter sales by €200M to €250M

   Ahold Delhaize said last month's cyberattack will reduce fourth-quarter net sales by €200 million to €250 million and operating income by €75 million to €100 million. The retailer, which took systems offline as a precaution, also expects incremental response and remediation costs to have a marginal impact in the fourth quarter. It said most disruption was contained within two weeks and there was no evidence of customer or employee data theft.

2. 4 Nov, 03:16 UTC: EU promises collective response as supermarket cyberattacks reach 11 countries

   Hackers raised the temperatures of refrigeration systems at supermarkets in Germany, Romania and the United Kingdom, bringing the number of European countries affected by the cyberattacks to at least 11. The EU said the attacks, which spoiled tonnes of food, were not isolated and promised a collective response. No one had claimed responsibility, and a Romanian official said he did not suspect a state actor.

3. 3 Nov, 09:43 UTC: UK cyber chief says supermarket fridge hacks also hit UK food supply chain

   The National Cyber Security Centre said vulnerable technology was exploited in the UK after supermarket fridges and freezers were hacked across Europe on Monday. Its chief executive said the body worked through the night to alert potentially affected organisations. The British Association of Independent Meat Suppliers said some of its more than 300 members were affected, while the NCSC said it was too early to say who was behind the attacks.

4. 2 Nov, 11:12 UTC: Supermarket freezers in Europe hit by second suspected cyber-attack

   Supermarket chains in Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg reported that refrigerator and freezer temperatures rose overnight in a suspected cyber-attack. The incident affects dozens of stores, including those operated by Ahold Delhaize, ICA and Coop, causing significant food losses. It follows a similar attack in October that affected up to 700 French supermarkets, highlighting the vulnerability of internet-connected cooling systems.

A localized Kherson ceasefire ended after Russia refused an extension, with power outages in Ukraine and cyberattacks in both countries. Zelensky has spoken with US envoys ahead of trilateral talks set for November 10 and 11.

1. 5 Nov, 03:40 UTC: Zelensky speaks with US envoys ahead of trilateral talks

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that he spoke for 90 minutes with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son in law. The conversation came ahead of trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia slated for November 10 and 11.

2. 4 Nov, 15:01 UTC: Zelensky awards Melania Trump Ukraine's highest honor for ceasefire role

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olha, 1st Class, for her role in brokering a temporary ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky. The agreement allowed for the evacuation of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Russian and Ukrainian delegations are scheduled to meet at the White House on Thursday to discuss the outcome of the initiative.

3. 3 Nov, 16:01 UTC: Melania Trump to host Ukraine and Russia representatives

   First Lady Melania Trump will host representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House, according to a Tuesday press release. The announcement follows her securing a localized ceasefire between the two sides in the front-line city of Oleshky earlier this month.

4. 3 Nov, 11:23 UTC: Hackers send fake nuclear attack alerts in Ukraine and Russia

   Unidentified hackers breached air alert apps in Ukraine and Russia, sending fake messages warning of nuclear attacks to millions of users. In Ukraine, 122 fake alerts appeared in seven minutes, while similar warnings were issued to Russians three hours later. Officials in both countries confirmed the apps were hacked and temporarily disabled push notifications. It is unclear if the same group was responsible for both incidents.

5. 2 Nov, 06:19 UTC: Russia and Ukraine trade cyberattack blame as Kherson truce ends

   Russia said its emergency alerts app was hit by a cyberattack hours after Ukraine reported its air raid warning system was hacked. The incidents followed the end of the war's longest truce in Kherson, which Kyiv said expired after Russia refused an extension. Emergency power cuts took effect in Kyiv and the surrounding region, and Russia said it struck a military facility in the Odesa region and a cargo vessel 58 km south of Odesa.

6. 1 Nov, 14:13 UTC: Ukraine power outages persist as Kherson ceasefire is set to expire

   The localized ceasefire in the Kherson region ended on Sunday after Russia refused an extension, with Ukrainian officials confirming the truce expired at 11 p.m. local time. Russian strikes on energy infrastructure left tens of thousands of households across Ukraine without power, including in the capital Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said preparations for talks with the US and Russia are underway following a meeting with Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

China's central bank and regulators have added liquidity and buy-back support after the CSI 300's worst October in a decade. Stocks extended a rebound on Thursday, though investors remain cautious.

1. 5 Nov, 03:17 UTC: China stocks extend rebound on state support and US midterm results

   Chinese stocks extended their rebound for a second day Thursday, with the CSI 300 Index rising 0.4% to 4,115.93 at the trading break. State support and a Democratic landslide in the U.S. congressional election lifted risk appetite, while the chip heavy Star 50 gauge jumped 2.1%. Regulators restarted a swap facility and cut the rate on a relending programme for equity buybacks to inject liquidity.

2. 4 Nov, 04:27 UTC: Chinese investors stay cautious as state support for stocks grows

   Chinese investors stayed on the sidelines this week as Beijing added measures to support stocks. Leveraged traders trimmed holdings to a one-year low and new stock-account openings fell more than 30% in October. The central bank offered 100 billion yuan of liquidity support and reported over 200 billion yuan in buy-back quota applications. Banks said state intervention may steady sentiment but not fuel a rally without earnings gains.

3. 3 Nov, 12:50 UTC: PBOC pledges support as China stocks slide

   China's central bank governor pledged further support for the stock market after major A-share indexes extended losses on Tuesday. The PBOC had launched a swap facility for institutional investors and cut the rate on a share buy-back relending programme. The Shanghai Composite fell 0.8% to 3,608.10, while the CSI 300 had its worst October in a decade.

4. 3 Nov, 07:59 UTC: Vice-Premier He Lifeng vows support for Hong Kong financial centre

   China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng said Beijing will introduce extra measures, as needed, to bolster Hong Kong as an international financial centre. Speaking at the 2026 Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit, he called finance the top priority for the city and urged expansion of financial services and innovation in commodities, fintech and green finance, as China seeks to stabilise its stock markets.

5. 2 Nov, 09:15 UTC: PBOC to start $15.04bn asset swap to support China stocks

   The People's Bank of China said on Monday it would start a one year swap facility letting institutional investors exchange illiquid assets for liquid ones to buy stocks. 31 institutions have applied for 100 billion yuan, or $15.04 billion, after the Chinese share market's worst decline in almost a decade. The CSI 300 rose on speculation about state support.

6. 2 Nov, 09:00 UTC: China stocks rise on report of support talks after record sell-off

   Chinese stocks rose after a report that financial regulators were set to discuss support measures with industry participants following a record 12-week sell-off. The CSI 300 closed up 0.8%, while Shanghai's Star 50 rose 3.1%, the most since mid-September. Sinolink Securities and Pacific Securities rose by the 10% daily limit, and Hong Kong stocks gained 0.4%.

7. 2 Nov, 02:22 UTC: China stocks rebound as Beijing support speculation grows

   China's CSI 300 Index rose 0.3% to 3,997.76 on Monday, rebounding from October's 8.5% fall that put it in a bear market. Speculation grew that Beijing would expand a 300 billion yuan relending facility for share buybacks, with the central bank set to meet regulators to improve the programme. State buyers may have bought at least 170 billion yuan of ETFs in October, while the Nasdaq 100's 3.5% Friday drop may complicate efforts.

8. 1 Nov, 11:15 UTC: China banks and regulators to meet Monday on stock support

   China's central bank and regulators are expected to meet with banks, securities firms and fund managers on Monday to discuss tools to support the stock market after a sharp October decline. The meeting will focus on a relending facility for share buy-backs and stake increases by listed companies and major shareholders. The CSI 300 fell 8.5 per cent in October, its biggest monthly drop in more than a decade.

King Charles III and UK prime minister Andy Burnham have addressed slavery at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua. The UK has agreed to time bound talks on a possible formal apology, while ruling out financial reparations.

1. 5 Nov, 02:17 UTC: UK commits to time bound talks on slavery apology

   Commonwealth leaders in Antigua recorded UK agreement to engage in structured, time bound, inclusive and good faith dialogue on the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and its historical harms. Prime Minister Andy Burnham had opened the door to a formal apology while ruling out reparations. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said talks are likely to conclude in around a year and broadly said the government might reach a formal apology by next November's G20 summit in Manchester.

2. 4 Nov, 02:14 UTC: Miliband says slavery apology will not cost UK taxpayers

   UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said a possible formal apology for the transatlantic slave trade will not add to British taxpayer costs. The prime minister said the UK will not pay reparations but declined to say whether the approach could involve additional taxpayer money. Ministers are beginning a structured dialogue with affected countries, with an apology expected around a G20 summit in Manchester in November 2027.

3. 3 Nov, 15:26 UTC: King Charles calls slave trade shameful but stops short of apology

   At the Commonwealth summit in Antigua, King Charles III called the transatlantic slave trade a shameful chapter of history that fills him with horror and profound personal sorrow. He said leaders should learn from the past and build modern partnerships, but did not issue a formal apology. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK is open to an apology while ruling out financial reparations.

4. 3 Nov, 00:26 UTC: UK PM plans Commonwealth debt reset as slavery apology talks begin

   UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will join the King at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and set out plans for a debt reset for countries facing rising interest costs. He will also begin talks on a formal UK apology for the slave trade, likely next year during the UK's G20 presidency, while the government says it will not pay financial reparations.

5. 2 Nov, 02:46 UTC: King to address slavery in Antigua as UK PM opens door to apology

   King Charles III will address Commonwealth leaders in Antigua on Tuesday about the lasting pain of the transatlantic slave trade, Buckingham Palace said. Prime Minister Andy Burnham wrote that the UK is open to formally apologising for its role in slavery, a change from previous government policy. The British government has never formally apologised for slavery or offered reparations.

6. 31 Oct, 03:11 UTC: King and Burnham face reparations protests in Antigua

   King Charles and UK prime minister Andy Burnham will face protests as they travel through St John's for the Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda. Activists are demanding that Britain confront its role in the transatlantic slave trade, with billboards, a candlelight vigil and a planned global reparations caravan. Burnham said the UK is offering a structured dialogue and is open to a formal apology on behalf of the British state.

Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas's Senate race, giving Democrats a historic statewide win. Ted Cruz warned Texans will be hurt after Democrats flipped the governor's mansion.

1. 5 Nov, 01:59 UTC: Cruz warns Texans will be hurt after Democratic wins

   Texas Senator Ted Cruz warned on Wednesday evening that Texans will be hurt after Democrats flipped a Texas Senate seat and the governor's mansion in the midterm elections. In a statement on social media, the Republican described the result as a blue tsunami that swept across the state and country.

2. 4 Nov, 06:38 UTC: Talarico flips Texas Senate seat in historic Democratic win

   Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas's Senate race, giving Democrats their first statewide victory in the state in more than 30 years. The 37-year-old former schoolteacher and Presbyterian seminarian said he defeated Goliaths, including the richest and most powerful men in the world. Katy Padilla Stout was projected to win the open 23rd Congressional District vacated by former Rep. Tony Gonzales.

3. 3 Nov, 02:39 UTC: Texas Democrat Talarico says he would work with Trump on Make America Great Again agenda

   Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico said he would want to work with President Trump on a bipartisan Make America Great Again agenda. He said he would love, as the next US senator from Texas, to help fulfill some of the promises of Trump's political project.

4. 1 Nov, 19:52 UTC: Trump rallies for Senate races as Texas contest draws record spending

   With one day left before the midterms, President Trump rallied for Senate races, including Texas, where polls suggest a close race. The Texas contest between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico has become the most expensive US Senate race ever, with combined advertising spending above $500 million. Elon Musk gave $158 million to a group backing Paxton, while Talarico has argued Musk wants his own senator in Congress.

Arsenal centre-back William Saliba returned to full training before Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League at the Fortuna Arena. Arsenal extended their unbeaten start in the Champions League.

1. 4 Nov, 22:00 UTC: Arsenal hold off Slavia Prague to win 2-1 in Champions League

   Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 at the Fortuna Arena, with Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scoring in the first half. Slavia Prague pulled a goal back late through Wiktor Nowak, forcing a nervous finish for the visitors. Arsenal survived with a goal-line clearance from Gabriel Magalhaes and saves from David Raya to extend their unbeaten start in the Champions League.

2. 3 Nov, 15:07 UTC: William Saliba returns to Arsenal training before Slavia Prague

   Arsenal centre-back William Saliba has returned to full training after missing the entire campaign with a back injury from France's World Cup semifinal. The 25-year-old, a key figure in last season's title win, is part of the travelling squad for the Champions League match with Slavia Prague. His return leaves Mikel Arteta with a defensive dilemma after Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes have kept Arsenal at the top of the table.

OpenAI is testing its Grid Protectors demand response program at a planned Georgia campus and considering rebranding data centers as AI compute campuses. The company is also pushing AI policy ideas ahead of the 2028 presidential election.

1. 4 Nov, 21:25 UTC: OpenAI essay urges AI policies ahead of 2028 election

   OpenAI chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane wrote that the 2028 presidential election could be a defining moment for AI and urged politicians to address concerns about the technology. His essay compares AI's economic reshaping to Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and lists five policy priorities, including worker protections, education, AI safety, and data center development. The essay follows a Democratic midterm victory.

2. 3 Nov, 15:56 UTC: OpenAI tests Grid Protectors demand response in Georgia

   OpenAI is testing its Grid Protectors Program at its planned Effingham County, Georgia campus to reduce data center power use when local demand peaks. The company said it has signed a 3.2-gigawatt agreement with Georgia Power that includes 1,000 megawatts of flexible demand response, enough to power around 800,000 households. The program aims to let campuses connect to the grid sooner and give utilities a resource during local peaks.

3. 1 Nov, 21:55 UTC: OpenAI may rebrand data centers as AI compute campuses

   OpenAI is reportedly preparing a post-midterm PR push as Democrats appear likely to win back the House and possibly the Senate. Chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane said AI will be the issue in the 2028 presidential race. The company is considering AI speed limits, global standards, and rebranding data centers as AI compute campuses.

Google will turn off Gemini, NotebookLM, Gemini in Classroom and Search for K-12 student accounts unless school administrators opt in. The company is rolling out the controls in coming months while critics and DuckDuckGo respond.

1. 4 Nov, 19:29 UTC: DuckDuckGo pitches schools after Google AI search fight

   DuckDuckGo is pitching itself to schools after Google said student search access would be tied to AI tools. The company's CEO pointed to documentation for switching a school's default search engine to DuckDuckGo, and its chief public affairs officer said the move shows how a monopolist behaves. DuckDuckGo said Google could easily turn off Search's AI features for schools if it wanted.

2. 4 Nov, 00:10 UTC: Google defends school AI policy after backlash over search access

   Google defended its Guided Learning school AI policy after the New York Times reported it would turn off search for schools that reject AI. Google said its new policy gives schools choice, with Gemini, Gemini Notebook and search off by default, and that AI Mode and AI Overviews will offer guided learning. Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized the policy, but Google did not directly answer the search claim.

3. 3 Nov, 16:30 UTC: Google will disable school AI tools unless admins opt in

   Google will turn off Gemini, NotebookLM, Gemini in Classroom and Search for K-12 student accounts unless school administrators explicitly enable them. Because Search and AI are integrated, schools that reject AI features will lose access to Search. Google is rolling out the controls in coming months and launching Guided Learning in Classroom.

Russian bombs hit a school used as an aid centre and shelter in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. The death toll has risen to 40, with more than 30 people still missing under the rubble.

1. 4 Nov, 16:53 UTC: Death toll rises to 40 after Russian double-tap strike on Ukraine aid center

   The death toll from a Russian missile strike on an aid distribution center in Kamyshuvakha, Ukraine, climbed to 40, with more than 30 people still missing under the rubble. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as insane, noting that nine bombs hit the site after residents had gathered for humanitarian aid. Bodycam footage released by Ukrainian police shows the moments between the two strikes, which also hit a nearby shelter.

2. 3 Nov, 10:03 UTC: Death toll rises to 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site

   The death toll from a Russian attack on a school used as an aid centre in Komyshuvakha, Ukraine, rose to 29, with 48 people still missing. The strike killed four police officers and two rescue workers as part of a broader overnight barrage of drones and missiles that targeted power plants and hospitals across the country. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attacks coincided with US elections, noting that Russia likely believed Washington would not notice the signal.

3. 3 Nov, 01:13 UTC: Russian strike on Ukrainian aid centre kills at least 26

   Ukraine said Russian bombs hit a school used as an aid centre and shelter in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 26 people, including two rescue workers and four police officers. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strike vile and said it followed the end of a rare ceasefire in the south. Emergency services said five people were in hospital and 27 were missing as drone attacks hindered rescue efforts.

4. 2 Nov, 18:01 UTC: Russian bombs kill 24 at Ukrainian aid centre in Komyshuvakha

   Russian bombs struck a school used as an aid centre in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia, killing 24 people, including rescuers and police officers, and injuring five, Ukraine's emergency service said. President Volodymyr Zelensky said a second strike hit the shelter where people sheltered, calling the attack proof Russia does not want de-escalation. Rescue work was interrupted by drone attacks, and strikes injured 12 in Kharkiv and five in Odesa.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended remarks that personal computers should not hold scarce DRAM, saying users can add as much memory as they want. Makers warn that AI driven shortages may last until 2027 and beyond.

1. 4 Nov, 14:46 UTC: Sam Altman defends RAM comments as AI data centers drive shortages

   OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended his RAM comments, changing his X name to Ram Altman and saying he wants people to put as much memory as they want in their computers. He had said on the Cheeky Pint podcast that it is terrible for users to hold limited DRAM that is used five percent of the time. AI data centers are driving RAM shortages and price hikes. Intel expects it to last through at least next year, and SK Hynix predicts until 2030.

2. 2 Nov, 12:11 UTC: Musk mocks Altman's claim that home RAM is terrible

   Elon Musk mocked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after Altman said it is quite terrible for home computers to hold DRAM during a global supply crunch. Altman argued limited DRAM would be better used in AI data centers for maximum utilization. Musk shared a meme on X referencing a German WWII officer hunting people hiding sticks of DRAM. The comments come as memory prices rise and makers warn AI driven shortages may last until 2027 and beyond.

3. 31 Oct, 11:30 UTC: Altman says local PC RAM use is quite terrible amid DRAM shortage

   OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on the Cheeky Pint podcast that it is quite terrible to keep limited DRAM in personal computers, arguing cloud data centers should get maximum utilization in a supply constrained market. He was referring to local inference, though consumers use RAM for gaming, streaming and video editing. OpenAI has tied up roughly 40 percent of world RAM output, and analysts expect shortages to keep prices high for years.

Attackers used compromised credentials to push malicious cPGuard updates to about 2,950 Linux servers on November 2. OpsShield says the fake updates ran as root for roughly 70 minutes and that attackers copied password hashes, SSH keys, billing account records, and three cloud servers.

1. 4 Nov, 10:54 UTC: OpsShield cPGuard update channel poisoned to hit 2,950 servers

   OpsShield said attackers used compromised credentials to upload malicious cPGuard updates, versions 5.88.12 to 5.88.19, to its update infrastructure on November 2. The fake updates ran as root on about 2,950 customer servers for roughly 70 minutes, collecting password hashes, SSH keys, database credentials and shell history. The company said attackers also copied about 7,900 billing account records and three cloud servers.

2. 3 Nov, 15:16 UTC: cPGuard update channel hijacked to backdoor Linux servers and collect password hashes

   An attacker broke into the update system of the cPGuard security tool on November 2 and used it to send a malicious script to customers' Linux servers. The script installed a backdoor and collected password hashes and other sensitive files from servers that ran it, cPGuard maker OPSSHIELD said in an advisory. The attacker has since taken some of that data.

The European Central Bank kept its deposit rate at 2.5% while President Christine Lagarde announced her departure. Eurozone inflation subsequently rose to 4% in October, driven by surging energy costs.

1. 4 Nov, 10:47 UTC: Eurozone inflation hits 4% as energy costs surge

   Eurozone inflation rose to 4% in October, its highest level since September 2023, driven by a jump in energy prices to 20.8%. The flash estimate matched economist expectations and pushed markets to price in a higher probability of a European Central Bank rate hike in December. Italy recorded the largest monthly increase, with inflation jumping to 5.6%.

2. 29 Oct, 13:18 UTC: ECB holds deposit rate at 2.5% as Lagarde announces departure

   The European Central Bank kept its deposit facility rate at 2.5%, as expected, after a 25 basis point hike in September. Markets read the decision as a hawkish pause, with money markets pricing about a 67% chance of a December hike, as the bank tries to stop energy inflation from becoming entrenched. Earlier on Thursday, President Christine Lagarde announced she will step down, with CryptoTicker reporting that she leaves in February. The dollar gained against the euro after the decision.

Israeli forces withdrew from Hebron after a siege that displaced more than 3,300 Palestinians. Residents are returning to damaged homes, while officials estimate daily economic losses at over 12 million shekels.

1. 4 Nov, 08:22 UTC: Palestinians return to Hebron homes after 11-day Israeli siege

   About 3,300 Palestinians have returned to their homes in Hebron after Israeli forces ended an 11-day military operation that began following the killing of two Israeli soldiers. Residents found widespread destruction, vandalism, and demolished facilities, with local officials estimating direct economic losses at over 12 million shekels per day. The displacement severely impacted the city's economy and infrastructure, leaving families to clear debris and repair damaged properties.

2. 2 Nov, 06:27 UTC: Hebron governor says Israeli forces withdraw after 10-day siege

   Hebron's governor said Israeli forces have withdrawn after a 10-day siege, with Palestinian security forces taking full control. Displaced families can return. The siege began Oct. 23 after two Palestinians killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three. Israeli forces later killed the attackers. More than 3,300 Palestinians were displaced or affected, and 15 homes and other structures were demolished.

3. 1 Nov, 17:30 UTC: Hebron siege continues for 10th day as Israel threatens wider offensive

   Israeli forces maintained a siege on Hebron for the 10th consecutive day, displacing more than 3,300 Palestinians and forcing 327 businesses to close. The mayor of Hebron estimated daily economic losses at over 12 million shekels and described the situation as collective punishment. Israeli forces also arrested 10 Palestinian teachers in Masafer Yatta and raided a UN school in East Jerusalem.

Haley Stevens's late endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers divided Democrats in Michigan's Senate race, but Abdul El-Sayed won the seat and will be the first Muslim elected to the US Senate in January 2027.

1. 4 Nov, 07:28 UTC: El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat as first Muslim American

   Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The 42-year-old physician, the son of Egyptian immigrants, is due to take office in January 2027 and represents the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. In his victory speech, he joked that Vice President Vance was constitutionally obligated to swear him in after months of attacks.

2. 2 Nov, 15:50 UTC: Carville says Stevens sold her soul over Rogers endorsement

   Democratic strategist James Carville said Rep. Haley Stevens sold her soul by endorsing Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers for Senate in Michigan over her primary rival, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Carville made the criticism on YouTube, disavowing Stevens in a battleground race that could decide control of the Senate.

3. 2 Nov, 14:32 UTC: El-Sayed raises $1.2 million after Stevens endorses Rogers

   Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed raised $1.2 million in four hours after former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race. The surge is El-Sayed's second-best single-day haul since winning the Democratic nomination in August.

4. 2 Nov, 01:24 UTC: Newsom calls Stevens endorsement of Rogers sub-optimal

   California Governor Gavin Newsom said Representative Haley Stevens's late endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race was sub-optimal. He made the comment on Sunday during an interview for a midterm preview.

5. 1 Nov, 19:02 UTC: Stevens defends surprise endorsement of Republican Rogers in Michigan

   Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens defended her last-minute endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, saying she was not turning her back on Democrats. Stevens, who lost the primary to Abdul El-Sayed, said El-Sayed made it clear she was no longer welcome in his campaign. The decision has been described as a despicable betrayal by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and being sent off. The win ended a 10-game winless run and gave the club a boost before another big game on the weekend.

1. 4 Nov, 07:18 UTC: Carrick downplays Man Utd win over Roma after ending winless run

   Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3 to 2 at Old Trafford, ending a winless run and easing pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Carrick said he did not feel relief and refused to call the result a turning point, focusing instead on the players' resilience. The win gave the club a much-needed boost before another big game on the weekend.

2. 3 Nov, 22:00 UTC: Cunha double and red card seal United's wild 3-2 comeback over Roma

   Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and being sent off in stoppage time. Bruno Fernandes converted a retaken penalty to start the comeback, and Cunha added a goal after a Leonardo Balerdi error before completing the turnaround. The win ends a 10-game winless run in all competitions and gives manager Michael Carrick a reprieve.

Binance says hackers stole $6.3bn in a record crypto hack, and the FBI blames North Korea's TraderTraitor. The exchange has reopened withdrawals and says 98% of affected assets have been replenished, while North Korea denies involvement.

1. 4 Nov, 01:52 UTC: North Korea fires missiles into Sea of Japan amid Binance hack denial

   North Korea fired several missiles from its eastern coast into the Sea of Japan, South Korea's military said, marking its fourth weapons launch in a month. The tests came a day after Pyongyang denied involvement in a Binance hack of more than $6bn, dismissing an FBI announcement as a trite provocation. Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said dialogue with Washington is unnecessary until the US abandons its hostile policy.

2. 3 Nov, 16:19 UTC: Binance says fake job interviews and AI tool aided $6.3bn hack

   Binance said hackers stole a record $6.3bn by using fake job interviews, malware and a compromised internal AI tool to reach its wallet systems. Co-CEO Richard Teng said preparation began in June with a tampered Homebrew install and continued in September with fake recruiters, before attackers moved through internal AI tools. The company said 98% of affected assets have been replenished and withdrawals reopened on Sunday.

3. 3 Nov, 06:53 UTC: North Korea fires cruise missiles after denying Binance hack

   North Korea fired strategic cruise missiles fitted with a new cluster-munition warhead, state media said. Kim Yo Jong called the FBI's claim that North Korean hackers stole $6 billion from Binance a grave political provocation. The FBI said a North Korea-linked group called TraderTraitor was behind the theft, which experts see as potentially the largest cryptocurrency heist in history.

4. 3 Nov, 01:23 UTC: North Korea denies record $6.3bn Binance hack as Binance reopens some withdrawals

   North Korea denied U.S. allegations of the record $6.3bn Binance hack, with Kim Yo-jong calling the claim a grave political provocation. The FBI and blockchain analysts linked the attack to TraderTraitor, while Binance began reopening withdrawals for more assets. Analysts say hackers used thousands of wallets across multiple blockchains to obscure the stolen funds.

5. 2 Nov, 08:40 UTC: FBI blames North Korea's TraderTraitor for $6.3 billion Binance theft

   FBI and Secret Service said North Korea's TraderTraitor stole more than $6.3 billion from Binance, the largest crypto theft on record. The FBI listed 608 Ethereum addresses, 19 Bitcoin addresses and one Solana address and asked exchanges, DeFi services and other operators to block linked transactions. Experts said about $3 billion had been frozen, while Binance said the attack had additional breach points and reopened deposits and withdrawals.

6. 2 Nov, 00:26 UTC: Binance customers withdraw billions after record crypto hack

   Binance customers withdrew more than $3.6bn of assets from the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange as it reopened on Sunday after a record hack that affected $6.3bn of digital assets. The FBI and other major organisations accused North Korea of responsibility. Binance said it has covered about 95% of the stolen assets and that withdrawals for major cryptocurrencies have resumed, with more services to return in phases.

7. 31 Oct, 02:12 UTC: North Korea's Lazarus Group suspected in $6.3bn Binance hack

   Two blockchain analytics firms, TRM Labs and Chainalysis, say they have robust intelligence identifying North Korea's Lazarus Group, also known as TraderTraitor, as the likely culprit in the $6.3bn hack of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. The group is accused of using a special authorisation to turn a Binance hot wallet into one that moved funds automatically to the attacker. The case adds to major crypto thefts linked to North Korea.

South Africans voted in local elections to choose leaders of nearly 300 municipalities. Polls put the ANC on course for less than a third of the vote, with Johannesburg a key battleground.

1. 4 Nov, 00:03 UTC: South Africans vote in local elections as ANC faces decline

   South Africans voted in local elections to choose leaders of nearly 300 municipalities, with the ANC facing discontent over water outages, power cuts and crumbling infrastructure. Polls showed it on course for less than a third of the vote, down from 45.6% in 2021 and 40.2% in the 2024 national election. Johannesburg was a key battleground, with Democratic Alliance candidate Helen Zille campaigning against local failures.

2. 2 Nov, 09:28 UTC: South Africans to vote in local elections testing ANC's grip on major cities

   South Africans are voting on Wednesday in local government elections that will decide control of major cities and test the African National Congress after it lost its parliamentary majority in 2024. Councilors will choose mayors responsible for water, sanitation and rubbish collection. The Democratic Alliance has nominated 75-year-old Helen Zille. Johannesburg, a key economic hub, is governed by a fragile ANC-led coalition.

A high speed train collision near Urda killed at least 69 people. The transport minister has resigned and most victims have been identified.

1. 3 Nov, 20:32 UTC: Spain's transport minister resigns after train crash killed 69

   Spain's Transport Minister Oscar Puente resigned six days after a high-speed train collision near Urda, south of Madrid, killed at least 69 people. He told Congress that a transport minister cannot remain in office after two accidents of this seriousness in less than a year, also citing a deadly crash in Andalusia in January. Leaked audio showed a train was given clearance to move even though another had stopped on the track about 25 kilometers ahead.

2. 2 Nov, 01:06 UTC: Spain train crash: 66 of 69 victims identified

   Authorities identified 66 of the 69 people killed when a high-speed train struck a stopped train outside Urda, Toledo province, leaving three missing: two Australians and one Japanese citizen. Among the dead were 54 Spaniards, four Americans and citizens from Canada, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Tunisia, the Czech Republic, France and Portugal. The crash, Spain's second high-speed collision this year, occurred a month before a general election.

3. 2 Nov, 00:58 UTC: Four Americans among at least 69 killed in Spain train crash

   Four Americans were among at least 69 people killed when a high-speed train struck a stopped train in central Spain on Oct. 28. The crash in Urda, Toledo province, injured 58 and was the second fatal rail collision on the Madrid-Seville line this year, ending a run of more than three decades without fatal crashes. Spain's transport minister blamed a traffic controller, while unions cited understaffing and worsening working conditions.

4. 1 Nov, 12:28 UTC: Cambridge scientist dies in Spain train crash that killed at least 69

   Dr Marta Shahbazi, a University of Cambridge scientist, was among at least 69 people killed in a high speed train collision near Urda in Toledo province on Wednesday. She was travelling to a conference in El Rompido to receive a scientific excellence prize from the Spanish Society of Developmental Biology. The disaster was Spain's second high speed rail crash this year, and three days of national mourning were observed.

Anthropic has filed and amended an IPO prospectus, reporting nine-month revenue of $33.24 billion and a net loss of $104 billion. Its latest update says compute costs reached 58 percent of revenue.

1. 3 Nov, 17:07 UTC: Anthropic compute costs rose to 58 percent of revenue

   Anthropic disclosed in an updated IPO filing that compute costs reached 58 percent of revenue in the quarter through September 30, up from 48 percent the previous quarter. Revenue rose to 17 billion dollars from 11.5 billion dollars, but operating loss grew as the compute bill reached 10 billion dollars. The filing said 5 billion dollars of compute came from short term commitments that cost significantly more than multi year deals.

2. 2 Nov, 14:50 UTC: Anthropic files amended IPO prospectus with third-quarter financials

   Anthropic filed an amended IPO prospectus showing revenue of $33.24 billion for the nine months ended September 30, up about 1,200% year on year, and a net loss of $104 billion. The company said most of its $80.7 billion first-half loss came from the change in fair value of convertible notes and derivative liabilities. It also disclosed about $895.4 billion of committed spend, substantially all for compute and infrastructure.

3. 30 Oct, 12:27 UTC: Anthropic IPO filing shows revenue surge but compute costs and slowing growth

   Anthropic's S-1 filing reports $16.29 billion in first half 2026 revenue and an 85% gross margin, but quarterly revenue growth slowed from about 144% to about 47%. The filing says substantially all cost of revenue is compute and infrastructure, leaving questions about forward commitments, capacity and possible diseconomies of scale.

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to set aside more than 20,000 California mail-in ballots it claims were cast by noncitizens. The court rejected the request, and the full 9th Circuit will rehear a related appeal.

1. 3 Nov, 13:51 UTC: Full 9th Circuit to rehear election worker prosecution case

   The full 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals voted late Monday to rehear the Trump administration's appeal of a lower court order. The order had blocked the administration from threatening election workers with criminal prosecution if they did not set aside ballots suspected to have been cast by noncitizens.

2. 3 Nov, 03:32 UTC: Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to stop California vote count

   The US Supreme Court rejected a last-minute request by the Trump administration to intervene in California's midterm election vote count, denying an injunction to set aside 20,000 ballots alleged to be from non-US citizens. Two lower courts had already rejected the request, and state election officials questioned the accuracy of the federal government's claims. The ruling means the lower court decisions stand, effectively ending the administration's bid to disqualify the ballots before the midterms.

3. 2 Nov, 21:50 UTC: DOJ calls for sanctions over California voter rolls analysis

   The Justice Department called for sanctions over an outside analysis of California voter rolls that found four in 10 names flagged as noncitizens were not on the state's rolls. In a Sunday filing, DOJ defended its claim that more than 20,000 noncitizens are on California's voter rolls.

4. 2 Nov, 19:06 UTC: Trump asks Supreme Court to block 20,000 California ballots

   The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to stop California from counting mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 voters it claims are not US citizens, one day before the midterms. The Justice Department wants the ballots set aside until citizenship is verified, while California says the list is unreliable and could include eligible voters. A federal judge and an appeals court had rejected earlier requests.

5. 1 Nov, 15:15 UTC: Over 40 percent of names on Trump administration list not on California voter rolls

   Data analysts have flagged mismatches on a Trump administration list concerning California voter eligibility and citizenship status. More than 40 percent of names the administration labeled as potential California voters who are not U.S. citizens were not on Golden State voter rolls.

Google launched Gemini 4 Carbon, its strongest model, and gave cybersecurity defenders first access through the Fairwind program. The model now leads Artificial Analysis benchmarks, with wider availability still to follow.

1. 3 Nov, 13:00 UTC: Google's Gemini 4 Carbon tops AI intelligence and hallucination benchmarks

   Google's Gemini 4 Carbon has taken the top spot on Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index V5, scoring 59 and beating Claude Opus 5.5 by one point. The model also led the firm's AA-Omniscience v1.1 test for hallucinations and knowledgeable recall, with the best score of 54 on a scale from -100 to +100. Google is offering access to cyber defenders first through its Fairwind program, with wider availability to follow.

2. 28 Oct, 17:00 UTC: Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon, giving cybersecurity defenders first access

   Google announced Gemini 4 Carbon, which it calls its strongest model, with state-of-the-art cybersecurity and long-horizon capabilities. Google says it ranks first on version 5.0 of the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index with a score of 59 and scores 88.2% on SEC-bench Pro for finding vulnerabilities. In internal testing, it says Carbon makes about half as many unsupported claims as Gemini 4 Argon. The model goes first to cybersecurity defenders this week before a wider rollout, with introductory pricing of $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens; the Genie 4 world model announced alongside it is available through a waitlist.