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November 3

Politics and elections

The United States holds midterm elections for 435 members and five non-voting delegates of the House of Representatives, 35 members of the Senate (including special elections in Florida and Ohio), 39 state and territorial governors, and numerous other state, territorial, tribal, and local officials.
Source: The Guardian external link

Business and economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia raises its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.85%, its highest level since 2008, citing persistent inflation and rising energy costs associated with the Iran war.
Source: AFP via France 24 external link

Sports

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) postpones the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia from January–February 2027 to December 2027–January 2028, citing security concerns and travel disruptions following Houthi attacks on the country.
Source: AFP via France 24 external link
In Thoroughbred racing, Point Of Law, trained by Ciaron Maher, wins the 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Victoria, Australia. Zahrann and Juja Kibo, also trained by Maher, finish second and third respectively.
Source: AFP external link

November 2

Business and economy

The United States announces the suspensions of Rwanda and South Africa from duty-free trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act beginning January 1, 2027, citing trade barriers, human rights concerns, and threats to U.S. interests.
Source: Reuters external link

Politics and elections

The Spanish interior ministry reportedly deports 16 migrants, including those from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal, and Yemen, from Ceuta to Morocco following the migrant crisis in July.
Source: The New Arab external link

Armed conflicts and attacks

Israeli forces withdraw from areas around Hebron in the occupied West Bank after a multi-day operation following the killing of two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint.
Source: Al Jazeera external link
The United States military carries out airstrikes on Iranian targets across the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian surface-to-air missiles attack American aircraft in the Strait.
Source: AP external link
At least 29 people are killed, 10 others are injured, and 48 are missing following a Russian glide bomb strike on an aid distribution centre in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Ukraine.
Source: BBC News external link
Haitian, Salvadoran, and Gang Suppression Force soldiers launch an offensive in Plain of the Cul-de-Sac, killing at least a dozen gang members.
Source: in Spanish external link
Three people are killed and five more injured in two separated mass shootings at two drug rehabilitation centers in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico.
Source: La Jornada external link
The Rapid Support Forces launches drone strikes against three distrubition stations in Sudan's Kassala and Northern states.
Source: Sudan Tribune external link
A truck bomb explodes near a military base in Planadas, Tolima Department, Colombia, killing four people, including a baby, and wounding several others.
Source: Reuters external link
An unidentified person throws an IED bomb at the home of Villa El Salvador mayor-elect Marcelino Huamán Cano in Lima, Peru, while he was with his family, causing property damage but no reported injuries.
Source: Perú.21 external link
Uganda begins withdrawing its troops from Somalia, planning to remove all personnel deployed under bilateral and African Union missions by the end of 2027, ending nearly two decades of operations.
Source: Arab News external link

Health and environment

The United States Food and Drug Administration approves the first generic version of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection expected to cost about US$40 annually in 120 low- and middle-income countries.
Source: AFP via France 24 external link

Law and crime

A second wave of cyberattacks target freezers and refrigerators in supermarkets in multiple European countries, causing them to overheat and spoil.
Source: Reuters external link

November 1

Disasters and accidents

Bolivian president Rodrigo Paz declares a national state of emergency to mobilize resources before the super El Niño event peaks in November or December.
Source: DW external link
Nine people are killed after a Learjet 60 business jet bound for The Bahamas crashes in Greenacres, Florida, United States.
Source: Reuters external link
Four workers are killed after entering a food waste tank at a hotel in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Source: Indian Express external link

Law and crime

Portuguese riot police dismantle protest camps in Lisbon's Rossio Square and Porto, arresting 13 people for refusing orders to disperse. Thirteen officers are injured, while activists say more than 30 protesters are also injured.
Source: Lianhe Zaobao external link
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation says North Korea orchestrated the hack and theft of over $6 billion of cryptocurrency from exchange Binance, facilitated through the Lazarus Group, which also hacked Dubai-based exchange Bybit last year.
Source: DW external link
Garment workers clash with police in Dhaka, Bangladesh, over low pay and the rising cost of living. In response, the government forms a wage board.
Source: Reuters external link

Armed conflicts and attacks

Five civil police officers are killed in an Israeli airstrike in al-Mawasi, Rafah, Gaza Strip. Separately, three more Palestinians, including a four-year-old child, are killed in an airstrike on a building in Gaza City.
Source: Al Jazeera external link

Sports

In figure skating, Japan's Mao Shimada wins the women's singles title at Skate Canada in her senior Grand Prix debut, finishing ahead of Estonia's Niina Petrõkina and American Isabeau Levito.
Source: AFP via France 24 external link
In open-wheel racing, Italian driver Kimi Antonelli, driving for Mercedes, wins the Formula One World Drivers' Championship after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the youngest Drivers' Champion at the age of 20 years and 68 days.
Source: ESPN external link
In motorcycle racing, Yamaha withdraws from the Qatar Grand Prix next week, citing company-wide travel restrictions following its assessment of the Middle Eastern crisis.
Source: The Manila Times external link
In American football, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers refuse to complete a pass during its 16-0 victory against the rival Atlanta Falcons in Week 8, becoming the first National Football League team to win a game without completing a pass since the Buffalo Bills did so in 1974.
Source: NBC News external link
Swedish long-distance runner Andreas Almgren wins the 55th edition of the New York City Marathon in New York City, New York, U.S., during his first debut.
Source: The Athletic external link

Politics and elections

Thousands of people protest in New Delhi, India, to call for chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign due to changes to voter lists that allegedly disproportionately affect opposition parties.
Source: Al Jazeera external link
Bulgarians vote in the second round of presidential elections between incumbent Iliana Iotova and former acting prime minister Andrey Gyurov. Iotova is re-elected and Gyurov concedes after polls close.
Source: DW external link

Health and environment

The government of Delhi, India, introduces stricter pollution controls, including double parking fees, remote work arrangements, restrictions on high-emission vehicles, and bans on dust-producing construction, as PM levels reach 201 micrograms per cubic metre.
Source: The Manila Times external link

October 31

Sports

In figure skating, France's Kevin Aymoz wins the men's singles title at Skate Canada in Kelowna, British Columbia, overtaking Japan's Rio Nakata and becoming the second-oldest men's Grand Prix champion at age 29.
Source: NBC Sports external link
Source: The Blood-Horse external link
The 2026 Summer Youth Olympics opens in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first IOC event in Africa.
Source: AFP via France 24 external link
In women's basketball, the Golden State Valkyries defeat the Atlanta Dream 68–63 in game seven to win their first WNBA championship. Gabby Williams is named MVP.
Source: AP external link

International relations

Poland's ambassador to Romania, Paweł Soloch, and Poland's ambassador to China, Jakub Kumoch, resign from their positions in protest of the suspension of Polish Constitutional Tribunal president Bogdan Święczkowski.
Source: Firstpost external link

Law and crime

Metropolitan Police arrest 139 people outside the United States embassy in London, United Kingdom, during a protest supporting Palestine Action, which is designated as a proscribed terrorist organisation.
Source: AP external link
Madagascar's justice ministry announces dismantling 13 Chinese-run scam centers since August, linked to 148 Chinese nationals who had previously operated scam centers in Cambodia, and who might have been involved in trafficking Africans to commit fraud. The 148 Chinese are extradited to China.
Source: AFP external link

Politics and elections

Protests are held across France for the third consecutive weekend.
Source: France 24 external link
Protests are held in 34 cities across Germany against the high cost of livings and wars. Clashes with the police erupt in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg. In Frankfurt, shops are looted, with several people being arrested.
Source: BBC News external link
Riots erupt in Zurich and Basel, Switzerland, with fires reported.
Source: Swiss Info external link
Clashes erupt in The Hague, Netherlands, in a youth-led protest, with 34 people arrested.
Source: NL Times external link

Disasters and accidents

The Dutch military police and coast guard rescue 38 people from a rubber boat adrift off the coast of Breskens, Zeeland, and detain two people on suspicion of people smuggling.
Source: AP external link