Democrats have an identity crisis – it won’t be an easy fix
Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them.
More than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
Hispanic voters have helped drive the early voting numbers, which appear to outpace overall turnout for previous elections in some battleground counties.
Israel’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form government – NBC News
- Israel’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form government NBC News
- Netanyahu, at risk of losing power, steps up attacks on Israel's Arab parties Reuters
- After decades of boycotts, Palestinian citizens of Israel turned out to vote. It could shape what comes next CNN
- No Clear Winner in Israel Election, Final Results Show The New York Times
- ‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support Al Jazeera
Watch: Why Australia’s mushroom murderer may now die in prison
Judges agreed with the prosecution’s appeal that Erin Patterson’s initial non-parole period of 33 years was insufficient.
Erin Patterson: Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions – BBC
- Erin Patterson: Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions BBC
- Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after appeals court finds sentence too light CNN
- Erin Patterson began the day with hope. Now Australia’s mushroom murderer knows she’s likely to die in jail The Guardian
- Woman convicted of mushroom poison murders in Australia ordered to never be released from prison CBS News
- Erin Patterson one of few Australians sentenced to die in prison ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Mushroom murderer fails to overturn convictions in Australian court challenge
Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all.
Iran Update, October 29, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update, October 29, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran war live: Khamenei orders immediate response to any threat, anywhere Al Jazeera
- Middle East war update: Key insights for UAE residents on security and diplomacy Gulf News
- Iran Update, October 30, 2026 Critical Threats
- Morning update Middle East Eye
Exclusive | The Troubled History of Russia’s Anti-Plague Institute – WSJ
- Exclusive | The Troubled History of Russia’s Anti-Plague Institute WSJ
- Possible plague lab leak shows global biosecurity gaps Nature
- Why we’ll never have another Black Death Yahoo
- Plague risks in Russia and a dangerous delay on WHO pandemic agreement | Letters The Guardian
- Official says WHO does not know how lab worker in Russia died in plague case Newham Recorder
Many Cubans voted for Trump – now they’re turning on Republican immigration policies
President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.
Antisemitism envoy proposes ‘external ombudsman’ to monitor ABC and SBS coverage of Israel and Middle East
Jillian Segal says perception of link between coverage of conflicts and hostility towards Jewish Australians ‘is itself a matter of public importance’
George Newhouse: We must protect Jewish Australians without casting suspicion on legitimate concern for Palestinians
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The federal government’s antisemitism envoy has proposed an “external independent ombudsman” to monitor ABC and SBS coverage of the war in Gaza, and a requirement that all visa applicants be screened for “the risk of holding antisemitic views”.
In an updated plan released on Friday, Jillian Segal said Australia’s two public broadcasters should be subjected to greater oversight.
Continue reading...Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia
Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down.
Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia – BBC
- Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia BBC
- Serbia’s students found a new way to topple a strongman The Economist
- After Vucic ouster, Serbia’s weapons-buying habits are under the microscope Defense News
- Serbia’s students demand resignations in police, judiciary as they prepare to take power AP News
- Serbian Students, Victorious and Leaderless, Go After the Media The New York Times
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 29, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 29, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 30, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Putin targets civilians in barbaric ‘safari’ attacks as Trump turns blind eye The Independent
- Kremlin Shows No Willingness to Support a Ceasefire Ahead of Planned Talks — ISW uatv.ua
- Russia unleashes killing spree against Ukrainian civilians on Thursday, targeting children, trains, and buses (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,708) EUobserver
Indians turn to start-ups to care for ageing parents as young become more mobile
Changing family structures in India are driving demand for start-ups offering services for eldercare.
Why is North Korea fortifying its border with South Korea? – The Guardian
- Why is North Korea fortifying its border with South Korea? The Guardian
- North Korea Continues Installing New Fencing 38 North
- Almost a million extra mines on the DMZ – and it’s not about war Lowy Institute
- Chung Dong-young claims landmines are "defensive"; Han Dong-hoon retorts "planting them on others' land is an attack" 재경일보
- Parliamentary audit of unification, foreign ministries Yonhap News Agency
Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after appeals court finds sentence too light – CNN
- Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after appeals court finds sentence too light CNN
- Erin Patterson began the day with hope. Now Australia’s mushroom murderer knows she’s likely to die in jail The Guardian
- Erin Patterson: Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions BBC
- Australian court orders Erin Patterson never to be released from prison for mushroom poisonings NBC News
- Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson loses appeal bid Reuters
China trade accord with Swiss bucks wider trend towards protectionism – Reuters
- China trade accord with Swiss bucks wider trend towards protectionism Reuters
- China's Xi, Swiss president praise trade deal that boosts access Reuters
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Regular Press Conference on October 28, 2026 中华人民共和国外交部
- Xi meets German, Swiss presidents; talks to steady ties, signal resolve to manage differences via dialogue: analysts Global Times
- Why is it easier for China to reach an agreement with Bern than with Brussels? Tomorrow's Affairs
Bukele’s gang offensive goes abroad as El Salvador rushes troops to Haiti – Reuters
- Bukele's gang offensive goes abroad as El Salvador rushes troops to Haiti Reuters
- Analysis: El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele adds a wildcard to Haiti’s fractured security landscape CNN
- Haiti announces new election dates as 2,000 Salvadoran troops help fight gangs AP News
- Haiti Postpones Elections as Gang Violence Runs Rampant The New York Times
- As Salvadoran troops flood into Haiti, some feel hope, but others see pitfalls Miami Herald
Putin says Russia is ‘ready for war’ with Europe in chilling threat – The Independent
- Putin says Russia is ‘ready for war’ with Europe in chilling threat The Independent
- Putin says Moscow seeks better European ties, conflict will produce no winners Reuters
- Putin says Finnish and Norwegian leaders "did the right thing" by calling him Українська правда
- Putin issues chilling threat after talking with Norway and Finland leaders The Independent
- Putin Claims Readiness for European War While Claiming It Seeks Avoidance UNITED24 Media
Deadly disease sparks new CDC rule for US-bound flyers as major airlines seek delay – Fox News
- Deadly disease sparks new CDC rule for US-bound flyers as major airlines seek delay Fox News
- Flying to the US Soon? Every Passenger Must Sign a New Form From Nov. 3 The Tico Times
- Ebola outbreak in DR Congo approaches 5,000 deaths as US issues new travel rule CIDRAP
- Burdensome new Ebola rule will affect every US-bound flight – International Ops 2026 OpsGroup
- U.S. Introduces New Health Form Requirement for International Travelers: What You Need to Know Upgraded Points