Today: November 02, 2026
Today: November 02, 2026

Political

Election|Political|US

Kamala Harris urges a 'too big to rig' turnout for the midterms and tees off on Trump

Kamala Harris has been campaigning for Democratic candidates across multiple states during the final stretch of the midterm elections

Election|Political|US

Storm set to hit central US on Election Day as key midterm races hang in balance

Storm set to hit central US on Election Day as key midterm races hang in balance

Election|Political

ICE raids in a California toss-up district spark accusations of voter intimidation

Federal immigration agents have fanned out across California’s Central Valley in recent weeks, stirring fear in Latino

Asia|Election|Political|World

Taipei mayor gets angry reception at Pride after gay bar raid

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, in a close race for re-election, got an angry reception on Saturday

Election|Political|US

Alabama Republicans thought they had drawn a safe US House seat. A Black congressman had other ideas

Democrat Shomari Figures of Alabama is one of several Black members of Congress who've had their House districts redrawn by Republicans in the wake of the Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act

Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Another little-known candidate in the Alaska Senate race points toward secretive effort to hurt Republicans

Another little-known candidate in the Alaska Senate race points toward secretive effort to hurt Republicans

Election|Political

When buses stopped running on Brazil election day, 'Lula's Army' grabbed their car keys

When buses in the northeastern Brazilian city of Salvador inexplicably stopped running last Sunday, history teacher

MidEast|Political|US|World

Egypt fears escalation in Iran war would be more destructive, foreign minister says

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday he was "extremely worried" that a new escalation in the war between the United States and Iran would be more

Political|World

Competing US, Russia resolutions on Western Sahara defeated in UN Security Council

Russia vetoed a US-drafted resolution on Western Sahara at the Security Council on Friday, leaving the UN peacekeeping mission there without a

Africa|Economy|Europe|Political

Putin wants Africa on his side. African leaders are playing their own game

Putin wants Africa on his side. African leaders are playing their own game

Election|Political

Judge orders Trump administration to cease threats to prosecute election officials

A US judge ordered the Justice Department on Friday to stop threatening to prosecute state and local election officials who do not comply with the

Business|Election|Political

Meet the democratic socialists likely on their way to Congress

There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism

Election|Political

Trump administration accelerates criminal probe into Alaska Senate race

President Donald Trump's administration stepped up criminal and civil investigations into allegations that Democrats

Election|Political|Travel

Trump and Clinton rally as early voting surges, Alaska probe widens, and Michigan Democrats feud

President Donald Trump rallied with Republican supporters in Florida on Friday while former President Bill Clinton spoke to Democrats just two states over in Mississippi

Europe|Political|World

Poland's Sikorski calls for rapid ceasefire in Black Sea to allow food shipments

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on Friday called for a rapid ceasefire in the Black Sea that would allow safe passage for grain shipments from

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Trump administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan

President Donald Trump's administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan, a US official and a coalition of veterans and advocacy

Business|Political|World

Japan demands release of national in meeting with Russia's Lavrov

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of a G20 meeting in Atlanta on Friday and demanded the release of a

Economy|Political|World

Russia's Lavrov says inviting Poland to attend G20 meeting breaks diplomatic rules

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying on Friday that inviting Poland to attend G20 meetings was counter-productive and broke with diplomatic practice of

Election|Political

Graphika finds China-linked Spamouflage accounts posing as US voters on X

Analysts at Graphika report that the influence campaign known as Spamouflage is active ahead of the midterm elections

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G20 photo scrapped amid tensions over Russian foreign minister’s presence

G20 photo scrapped amid tensions over Russian foreign minister’s presence

Political|World

Saudi-led coalition says it downs drone over oil-rich Eastern Region

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said early on Saturday that it intercepted and destroyed a drone over Saudi Arabia's oil-rich Eastern Region as attacks by Yemen's

Europe|Political|World

Polish president turns back from Senegal trip after top court chief suspended

Polish President Karol Nawrocki turned back to Poland on Friday while en route to Senegal after a far-right ally was suspended as head of the country's top court, escalating

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Court rejects Trump admin bid to block California vote count, cites disenfranchisement risk

A US appeals court said on Friday that blocking California from counting midterm election mail ballots received from more than 20,000 registered voters the Trump

Economy|Political

Trump appointee Bill Pulte’s housing agency obstructed watchdog, report says

A top US housing regulator led by Trump appointee Bill Pulte refused to provide records to its internal watchdog, obstructing

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Rival US and Russia resolutions on disputed Western Sahara are defeated in UN Security Council

Russia has vetoed a U.S.-drafted resolution that would have supported Morocco’s demand for sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara

Business|Economy|Health|Political

DEA approvals could bring big tax benefits for medical marijuana businesses

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has for the first time issued registrations to medical marijuana businesses

Arts|Political|World

Judge wants to know if Trump attorneys violated ethics in one of 2 cases to change the DC landscape

A federal judge says she'll open a “formal inquiry” to investigate if attorneys for the Trump administration violated ethics during a legal dispute about a golf-course project

Asia|Interview|Political

Pakistan military 'cautiously optimistic' on Iran-US mediation

Pakistan’s military is “cautiously optimistic” about its mediation between Iran and the United States, its spokesman said on Friday in his first

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Grand jury issues indictment in ICE-related crash, Texas officials say

A Texas grand jury has indicted a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer after he struck a man with his vehicle earlier this month, according to the Harris County District

Election|Political

2 Dan Sullivans on the ballot? It's actually happened before

Longtime Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg points out this isn't the first time Sen. Dan Sullivan has been joined on an Alaskan ballot by another Dan Sullivan.

Economy|Finance|Political

Brazil's Lula faces spending rows as supporters oppose tougher fiscal measures

Less than a week after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's re-election, members of his government and Workers Party (PT)

Political|US|World

US judge orders ethics investigation into DOJ lawyers in golf course dispute

US District Judge Ana Reyes on Friday ordered an investigation into whether Department of Justice attorneys violated ethics rules in their defense of a

Business|Economy|Political

Canada's budget deficit over first five months of 2026/27 almost halves to C$5.36 billion

Canada recorded a substantially lower C$5.36 billion ($3.84 billion) budget deficit for the first five months of the 2026/27 fiscal year as government revenues grew faster

Election|Political|US

On again: Trump restores weekend campaign rallies in Iowa, Kansas

US President Donald Trump has restored canceled campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas days before November 3 midterm elections, a White House official said on Friday. 

Arts|Political

Air Force One flyover for White House Halloween event causes flight delays

A White House flyover by the US presidential airplane as part of a children's Halloween party on Thursday evening delayed dozens of flights and

Europe|Political|US|World

G20 foreign ministers skip photo-op amid objections over Russia

Foreign ministers from the G20 skipped a traditional group photo ahead of their meeting in Atlanta on Friday after European representatives objected to the presence of

Business|Economy|Political|World

Rubio urges G20 cooperation amid rifts over wars in Ukraine, Middle East

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged fellow G20 foreign ministers on Friday to work together for greater geopolitical stability and economic prosperity,

Election|Political

Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day

Early voting is surging ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, particularly in states with competitive Senate races

Political|Technology|World

China opposes US FCC ban on Chinese lab testing, vows countermeasures if US presses ahead

China firmly opposes the US Federal Communications Commission's vote to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices for use in the US, its commerce ministry said

Crime|Europe|Political

Spanish police arrest suspected founder of 'Blocus' group linked to looting

Spanish police said on Friday they had arrested the suspected founder and main promoter of the local "Blocus" chapter, a group accused of using social media

Arts|Political|World

‘They killed us’: Russia’s last independent newspaper falls silent amid pressure from Kremlin

‘They killed us’: Russia’s last independent newspaper falls silent amid pressure from Kremlin

Economy|Political|World

Major anti-government protests sweep across Italy

Major anti-government protests sweep across Italy

Entertainment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Visit Norway makes toilets ‘great again’ after Trump’s ‘sh*t house country’ jab

Visit Norway makes toilets ‘great again’ after Trump’s ‘sh*t house country’ jab

Arts|Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia's top independent newspaper shuts down, blaming pressure from authorities

Russia's renowned independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has announced its closure after over three decades, citing relentless official pressure

Interview|Political|US

Trump on Iran war: It's going to get wrapped up soon

US President Donald Trump, speaking ahead of November 3 midterm congressional elections, said on Friday he believed the war with Iran will end soon, but did not say how

Economy|Europe|Political|World

China's Xi calls on EU to work with China, says Beijing handles ties with sincerity, goodwill

China hopes Germany can adhere to a "rational, pragmatic and friendly" China policy and that the European Union can work with China in the same direction, Chinese President

Asia|Europe|Political|World

Swiss foreign minister discusses security issues with North Korea

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Friday that he had discussed security challenges affecting European and Asian nations with North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe

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Vote Republican, or else: How Trump is dangling government help on the campaign trail

President Donald Trump is signaling to states that his administration may be far less likely to help if their voters put Democrats in power on Election Day

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When US midterm results are contested, Congress has final say

Some of Tuesday’s US midterm races may take weeks to clear recounts and court challenges, but ultimately the Senate and House of Representatives decide

Europe|Political|World

Irish government to scope out possibility of unity with Northern Ireland for first time

Ireland will set up a government body that would for the first time undertake research and preparations for the possibility of future unity with British-run Northern Ireland

Americas|Business|Election|Finance|Political|Technology

How one billionaire could ‘singlehandedly’ alter the course of the midterms

How one billionaire could ‘singlehandedly’ alter the course of the midterms

Crime|Political|World

This mayor crusaded against cartels in Mexico. Now his assassination haunts his city

Mayor Grecia Quiroz navigates the streets of Uruapan with heavy security, nearly a year after her partner, Carlos Manzo, was assassinated

Election|Political

Israel’s election ended in deadlock. Here are four ways out

Israel’s election ended in deadlock. Here are four ways out

Election|Political

Turkish opposition backs voters to reject government 'coercion'

When Turkey's opposition made big gains in local elections in March 2024, its leaders believed they had finally found a way to defeat long-

Arts|Crime|Political|World

Nigerian families and survivors seek justice over miners' deaths

Families of 37 artisinal miners who died in custody in Nigeria want swift justice and the return of property seized during their arrest,

Political|World

Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal, official says

Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the US and Iran, an official briefed on the talks told Reuters.

Election|Political

Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigation

Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies that she knew anything about an effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent

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ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar minister, discusses civil war and aid access

The Southeast Asian bloc's special envoy met Myanmar's foreign minister during a visit to the country and discussed its civil war and humanitarian access, according to official

Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Germany's Merz says EU to shape better offer as global trade order comes under pressure

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that the European Union will take the lead in shaping a better offer when free trade and the rules-based trading order come

Election|Political

A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era

The nation’s major political parties are at a crossroads

Arts|Political|Travel|World

King Charles III arrives in Guyana as part of official 9-day Caribbean trip

King Charles III has landed in the South American country of Guyana, a former British colony that was the site of one of the biggest slave revolts in the Caribbean during the colonial era

Election|Political

El-Sayed and Stevens to make rare joint appearance as Democrats seek unity in Michigan Senate race

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will campaign in Detroit alongside former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens

Election|Political

Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign events

US President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled planned weekend campaign stops in Kansas and Iowa, and his allies said he would instead

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Justice Department subpoenas California officials in escalation of its scrutiny of elections

The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to California officials in an escalation of its scrutiny of local election administration

Arts|Europe|MidEast|Political

Putin says Moscow seeks better European ties, conflict will produce no winners

Russia supports any steps aimed at restoring relations with European countries, President Vladimir Putin said late on Thursday, adding the outbreak of any conflict would

Economy|Political

Colombia government proposes steep spending cut as fiscal woes deepen

Colombia's government on Thursday submitted to Congress a sweeping fiscal reform bill aimed at cutting public spending by about 15%, raising revenue through

Election|Political|US

Trump administration bolsters bid to block Alaska Senate certification

President Donald Trump's administration filed a revised lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block Alaska's election

Election|Political

Controversial attack ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother is off the air in Ohio

Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says his campaign is pulling its controversial attack ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton

Election|Political

The final Israeli election results are in. Netanyahu hasn’t won – but he hasn’t lost either

The final Israeli election results are in. Netanyahu hasn’t won – but he hasn’t lost either

Election|Political|US

US Justice Dept subpoenas Alaska campaigns in probe of second Dan Sullivan, source says

The US Justice Department has escalated its investigation into the candidacy of an Alaska Senate candidate with the same name as the Republican incumbent, Dan Sullivan,

Crime|Education|Political|US

Judge sharply questions lawyers over request to remove Letitia James from Cornell sex assault investigation

Judge sharply questions lawyers over request to remove Letitia James from Cornell sex assault investigation

Political

Hegseth ousts Pentagon’s chief planner as renewed action against Iran looms, source says

Hegseth ousts Pentagon’s chief planner as renewed action against Iran looms, source says

Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Canada has been treating the US very nicely

US President Donald Trump, who has been engaged in a tariff war with Canada, on Thursday told a rally that Canada has been "treating us extremely nicely

Arts|Europe|Political|World

French interior minister to deploy 70,000 police for Halloween protests

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said that this Saturday was looking like "a very high risk" day for public order and that he would again deploy 70,000 security forces