- Netanyahu’s party amplifies unproven claims that Arab-led parties have ‘stolen’ Israel’s election AP News
- Israel election results live: Qatar says accusations of election interference in Israel ‘ridiculous and dangerous’ The Guardian
- Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of delegitimizing election, vows not to give 'centimeter' deviation in swearing-in of next Knesset, promises state inquiry, conscription law The Times of Israel
- Israel’s anti-Qatar campaign bleeds into elections Al Jazeera
- Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges Anchorage Daily News
France football chief backs Real Madrid’s Mbappe after China apology
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe should be allowed to move on after apology to China, says French football federation chief.
European Central Bank President Lagarde to step down early
Christine Lagarde will leave the post in February, nine months before the end of her eight-year term.
Why US Sports Owners Spend Millions on Politics
US sports team owners include some of the wealthiest people in the world and some spend millions of dollars on politics
Manchester United’s Carrick backs Fernandes and is expected to face Chelsea
Michael Carrick will manage Man Utd at Chelsea on Saturday despite sacking rumours and says Bruno Fernandes will return.
Deadly rock collapse at famous Turkiye tourist site
Deadly rock collapse at famous Turkiye tourist site
A rock formation collapse in Turkey’s touristic Cappadocia region kills at least 3 – CNN
- A rock formation collapse in Turkey’s touristic Cappadocia region kills at least 3 CNN
- 3 dead in Turkey’s popular tourist region after volcanic rock collapse: ‘We are deeply saddened’ AL.com
- Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports BBC
- Fairy chimney rockfall kills two at Turkey's Cappadocia tourist attraction after heavy rain Reuters
- Two dead in rock spire collapse at tourist site in Turkiye's Cappadocia Dawn
Germany news: Chancellor Friedrich Merz accuses North Korea of threatening Europe’s freedom – DW.com
- Germany news: Chancellor Friedrich Merz accuses North Korea of threatening Europe's freedom DW.com
- Germany, South Korea deepen security partnership amid Russia-North Korea concerns Reuters
- Merz says he hopes for a unified Korea on visit to Seoul Yahoo
- German chancellor says North Korea threatens freedom in Europe Anadolu Ajansı
- Who's who at APK 2026: Global CEOs gather in Seoul The Korea Herald
Rare love letters to French aristocrat shed light on Louis XVI maritime mystery – The Guardian
Taliban’s poppy ban falters as Afghan farmers say they can’t feed their children – Reuters
- Taliban’s poppy ban falters as Afghan farmers say they can't feed their children Reuters
- Afghanistan opium production jumps fivefold as farmers find ways round Taliban ban UN News
- UN reports a sharp rise in Afghanistan poppy cultivation despite a Taliban ban AP News
- After Taliban Banned Opium, Kids Became Malnourished Newser
- Afghanistan’s poppy problem Yahoo
Israel’s anti-Qatar campaign bleeds into elections
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman rejects 'disinformation' amid allegations by some Israelis of voting interference.
Spanish long jumper Julieta Gallego among victims of deadly train collision
Julieta Gallego, who competed for Madrid-based AD Sprint, among those killed in train crash in Spain.
Israeli strikes hit Gaza as Health Ministry urges Rafah opening
Gaza's Health Ministry says dozens died awaiting treatment abroad as Israeli attacks continue despite a 'ceasefire'.
Iran’s hidden web of military agencies is slipping hardware past the US blockade – Reuters
- Iran’s hidden web of military agencies is slipping hardware past the US blockade Reuters
- Iran imports at least $2 billion in military supplies despite US blockade - Reuters Iran International
- Investigation Exposes Iran's Military 'Lifeline' Amid Sanctions وردنا
- Beyond US blockade: How Iran's secret 5,000+ agencies network keeps missiles flowing The Times of India
- Iran News in Brief – October 29, 2026 National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI
Finland launches criminal investigation into Google’s clearing of forest for datacentre site – The Guardian
- Finland launches criminal investigation into Google’s clearing of forest for datacentre site The Guardian
- Finland launches criminal probe into land clearance for Google data centre Reuters
- ‘We had wolves coming into the village’: Google's destruction of a 1,300-acre forest unleashed the wolfpack in Finland Fortune
- Police open preliminary probe into Google's data centre site activities in Muhos Yle
- Finland tells Google to halt site work on €13B data center expansion TechTarget
Glam businesswoman, 24, allegedly gunned down by 62-year-old lover moments after dumping him – New York Post
China’s Xi Demands More Loyalty as Purges Trim Party Elite – WSJ
- China’s Xi Demands More Loyalty as Purges Trim Party Elite WSJ
- China Confirms Expulsion of 33 Officials, as Xi’s Purge Deepens The New York Times
- It can be lonely at the top. And that’s just how China’s leader likes it CNN
- Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering BBC
- China's Communist Party confirms expulsion of 33 officials Reuters
Greetings from Baghdad, where Agatha Christie’s old home presents its own mystery – NPR
At least 13 people killed in Russian attack on Dnipro train station – Al Jazeera
- At least 13 people killed in Russian attack on Dnipro train station Al Jazeera
- Russia strikes Dnipro train station in central Ukraine, killing 14 CNN
- Russian drone kills 14 at Ukraine train station, but local truce credited to Melania Trump brings some hope CBS News
- Russian Strike on Ukrainian Train Station Kills 14 The New York Times
- Harassed by Russian drones, Ukraine's trains keep on rolling Reuters
Christine Lagarde to Step Down as President of European Central Bank – The New York Times
- Christine Lagarde to Step Down as President of European Central Bank The New York Times
- ECB's Lagarde steps down, saying she can't remain neutral on world events Reuters
- European Central Bank President Lagarde to step down early Al Jazeera
- European Central Bank President Lagarde resigns after months of speculation CNN
- The two pragmatists leading the race to run the ECB Financial Times