- Meeks launches bid to chair Foreign Affairs again Politico
- Gregory Meeks outlines oversight vision Punchbowl News
- Meeks vows Iran votes as he seeks Foreign Affairs gavel Roll Call
- Rep. Meeks Puts Affordability Atop Democrats' Agenda marketscreener.com
France strikes: largest day of protests in years as economy fuels unrest – CNN
- France strikes: largest day of protests in years as economy fuels unrest CNN
- Hundreds of thousands march in France’s biggest day of protests in years. Here’s what we know CNN
- Mass protests sweep France as workers and students demand higher pay and funding RFI
- After Barricades, Riots and Protests, French Workers Go on Strike The New York Times
- Hundreds of thousands protest across France over high cost of living Al Jazeera
Iran sent nuclear proposal to the US via Qatar, senior Iranian official tells Reuters – Reuters
- Iran sent nuclear proposal to the US via Qatar, senior Iranian official tells Reuters Reuters
- Iran is Reviewing ‘Concrete Proposals’ on Nuclear Program, Officials Say The New York Times
- Iran plays down hope for deal to end war after new U.S. strikes on eve of midterm elections CBS News
- Iran says US reply to Hormuz plan ‘unconvincing’; Trump confirms strikes Al Jazeera
- Iran steps up diplomacy as Trump reels from midterm defeat Iran International
How Melania Trump Became a Dark-Horse Diplomat on Ukraine – The New York Times
- How Melania Trump Became a Dark-Horse Diplomat on Ukraine The New York Times
- Ukraine says rare ceasefire was cover for Russian regrouping Reuters
- Lubinets explains assistance provided to residents evacuated from Oleshky Ukrinform
- Oleshky Ceasefire Demonstrates That Russia Has the Capability, but Not the Will, to End Civilian Suffering in Ukraine Institute for the Study of War
- Aid Not Reaching Oleshky Residents After Evacuation Mission as Some Feared Russian ‘Filtration’ Kyiv Post
A Guide To China’s Expanding Fleet Of Military Helicopters – TWZ
Saudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina – Al Jazeera
- Saudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina Al Jazeera
- Houthi missiles fired at Medina intercepted, Saudi coalition says France 24
- Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted drone in Mecca region The Times of Israel
- Houthis launched cross border raids on Saudi military posts, sources say Middle East Eye
- Houthi Attacks in Saudi Arabia as of November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET Institute for the Study of War
Declaration of final vote results in Serbia paves way for student movement to form government – AP News
- Declaration of final vote results in Serbia paves way for student movement to form government AP News
- Serbia has banished the monsters from Belgrade – it was, and still is, a truly wonderful revolution | Barbi Marković The Guardian
- Putin suffers Balkan setbacks as Russia struggles to retain influence Atlantic Council
- After the landslide victory of the Students' List, Serbia's judiciary springs into action DW.com
- Serbia’s Gen Z Students Toppled a Strongman. Now Comes the Hard Part. WSJ
Google, Meta and TikTok sue California to block law protecting children from addiction risk
Law bans social media platforms from providing minors features such as autoplay that lead to compulsive use
Google, Meta and TikTok sued California to block enforcement of a new state law intended to limit the risk of addicting children under 16 to social media platforms.
The law, known as Assembly Bill 1709, prohibits such platforms from offering underage children “psychologically exploitative features” that could lead to compulsive use, such as providing personal recommendations and sending videos through autoplay features. It also requires the deletion of children’s accounts with those features.
Continue reading...British Ebola patient evacuated from DRC arrives at London hospital
Doctor who was helping response to outbreak in Africa taken to specialist isolation unit at Royal Free hospital
A British doctor who tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has returned to the UK for specialist treatment.
The patient, whose identity is unknown, was transported home on a medical evacuation flight, the Department of Health and Social Care said on Thursday. They are now being cared for in a specialised high-level isolation unit at the Royal Free hospital in Hampstead, north London.
A man named Chris will be New Zealand’s next prime minister, whichever party wins the election – AP News
- A man named Chris will be New Zealand's next prime minister, whichever party wins the election AP News
- A moderate millennial newcomer could decide knife-edge New Zealand election CNN
- New Zealand election campaign enters final day with result too close to call Reuters
- The New Zealand Election That Could ‘Flip the Table’ The New York Times
- Gangs, gaffes and two guys named Chris: why I’m glued to the 2026 New Zealand election contest The Guardian
Gavin Newsom commutes more than 500 death sentences in California
Democrat’s move prevents these people from executions under future governors, after Christa Pike’s failed execution
Gavin Newsom, California’s governor, has commuted the death sentences of more than 500 people on the state’s death row on Thursday, a move that ensures they can never be executed under future administrations.
The Democrat’s mass commutation at the end of his term has converted all of the state’s death sentences to life without the possibility of parole, the largest clearing of any US death row in modern history.
Continue reading...Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?
There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.
Travelers busted at airport with over 3,000 tarantulas hidden away in their socks – Fox News
- Travelers busted at airport with over 3,000 tarantulas hidden away in their socks Fox News
- 3,000 tarantulas seized from traveler's bag at airport: officials WKRC
- Over 3,000 tarantulas discovered hidden inside socks in luggage at airport New York Post
- Bulletin world briefing on Thursday, 5 November The Independent
- Pole among three suspects caught smuggling 3,000 tarantulas out of Peru TVP World
Top US civil rights official resigns
New Democratic Congress expected to probe Trump Justice Department office's handling of Epstein files and ICE killings.
RFK Jr.’s Appointees to Health Task Force Included Four Allowed to Keep Drug Stocks – The New York Times
- RFK Jr.’s Appointees to Health Task Force Included Four Allowed to Keep Drug Stocks The New York Times
- 4 RFK Jr. appointees to powerful health panel allowed to keep drug stocks The Seattle Times
- Half of Kennedy's Appointees to Panel Can Keep Drug Stocks Newser
- US Preventive Services Task Force Stock Waivers Spotlight Eli Li GuruFocus
- Half of RFK Jr. health panel appointees granted waivers to keep stocks: NY Times Seeking Alpha
Eight killed in series of shootings in western Turkey – BBC
- Eight killed in series of shootings in western Turkey BBC
- Shotgun attacker kills 8 across 3 sites in western Turkey before capture ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Eight dead in shooting incident in rural western Turkey, says governor The Times of Israel
- Eight killed in shooting spree in Turkey, suspect apprehended Yahoo
- Suspect caught after shootings that killed seven in villages of western Türkiye Türkiye Today
Eight killed in series of shootings in western Turkey
Victims are found in several locations in three separate vehicles, according to local reports.
Melania Trump calls for peace at meeting with Russia, Ukraine officials
US first lady hosts Russian, Ukrainian officials at the White House, urges two sides to build on recent local truce.
Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack – Al Jazeera
- Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack Al Jazeera
- More ships attacked in Persian Gulf, oil prices rebound slightly after post-midterm plunge CBS News
- Iran Turns to Guerrilla Tactics in Bid to Reassert Grip on Strait of Hormuz WSJ
- Tankers hit in Hormuz as Iran keeps up pressure after US vote Reuters
- Michael Oren: The midterms ended the US-Israel special relationship The Times of Israel
Ancient Maya mercury use may have come at a severe environmental cost – Phys.org
- Ancient Maya mercury use may have come at a severe environmental cost Phys.org
- Mercury from Maya cities leaked into Yucatán lakes at toxic levels for centuries, study finds Archaeology News Online Magazine
- Mercury contamination found at more ancient Maya sites Reuters
- The Maya's Prized Red Pigment Contaminated Lakes for Centuries Discover Magazine
- Mercury and the Maya Auburn University