With Halloween coming up this weekend, many families are already planning for Thanksgiving. Rebecca Jarvis visits a turkey farm in New Jersey to share ways to save on the holiday meal.
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ABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:09
The Tampa Bay Rays won an extra-inning thriller in Game 4 of the World Series, avoiding a sweep and keeping their championship hopes alive.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:09
Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson drove in runs with singles in the 12th inning as Tampa Bay beat Milwaukee 4-3, avoiding elimination and forcing a fifth World Series game.
Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson each singled in a run during a dramatic 12th-inning rally, lifting Tampa Bay to a 4-3 win over Milwaukee. The Rays avoided elimination and forced a fifth World Series game.
The Tampa Bay Rays stayed in contention for the World Series by narrowly beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in extra innings in Game 4.
The British Library is inviting readers to explore Agatha Christie’s mysterious world with a quiz testing what they know about her.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:09
Amazon unveiled several Echo speakers and smart home devices, including an Echo Show 16 with a 16-inch display, an Echo Dot with a built-in smart home hub, an Echo Studio with a camera, and the Echo Time smart alarm clock.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:08
Ukraine’s parliament approved the 2027 budget draft in its first reading with 239 votes. Security and defense account for about two-thirds of planned spending, while the projected deficit is nearly Hr 1.7 trillion. The government is to revise the proposal following parliamentary recommendations and is expected to submit a final draft for a second reading in November.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:07
Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport has delivered the first batch of Su-35 multirole fighters to the Ethiopian Air Force, CEO Alexander Mikheyev said. He added that African countries account for more than 30% of the company’s order book.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:03
Zelensky said he asked Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi to assemble a management team to help Kyiv complete its resilience plans, saying the city remains unprepared for winter. Preparations are behind schedule as Russia has resumed attacks on energy infrastructure.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:03
Real Madrid sent China Media Group an apology through La Liga over controversial remarks by Kylian Mbappe. The club expressed respect for China and its people and said it hoped to deepen friendly ties. CMG had condemned the remarks as crossing a red line and said the club also bore responsibility; Mbappe had previously apologized publicly.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:02
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe quickly fell out of favor in China after remarks about Mao Zedong, in a familiar sequence of online outrage, corporate distancing, platform restrictions and official intervention.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Wednesday that China takes French football star Kylian Mbappe’s apology seriously after his earlier inappropriate remarks about China.
Kylian Mbappe apologised after joking about Mao Zedong, a remark that sparked anger on Chinese social media and led to Spanish football being removed from state television. China’s foreign ministry said it took his apology seriously. Several companies ended partnerships with him, while Chinese platforms restricted his accounts.
Sports journalist Ken Early said Kylian Mbappé was likely as surprised as anyone when a meme portraying the Real Madrid forward as Mao Zedong prompted a reaction from China.
Several major Chinese companies have ended their partnerships with Kylian Mbappé. He apologised, saying he has “a deep respect for the Chinese people and their history”.
Kylian Mbappé drew a furious backlash after calling the founding leader of Communist China a dictator. Real Madrid apologised to the Chinese people on Wednesday, a day after Mbappé and Spain's La Liga expressed regret over the remarks.
Three major Chinese brands have ended their partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe after his comments about a meme depicting his head on Mao Zedong’s body triggered a backlash. Mbappe apologised, but Chinese fans continued to criticise him.
Kylian Mbappé is facing a backlash in China, with sponsors ending their ties with him over a viral meme. Chinese state media warned that his apology for referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator would be judged by his actions.
Russia exported 13 million metric tons of agricultural products to African countries in the first nine months of 2026, Vladimir Putin said at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. He added that Africa has the agricultural potential to feed itself.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:02
Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko said Russia would keep supplying agricultural products to markets in Africa and elsewhere, noting that many countries need Russian grain and other goods. Kenya’s ambassador to Russia said the Black Sea situation was creating serious logistical challenges for grain shipments to Africa.
South Africa faces a significant risk of being placed back on the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list, barely a year after its removal, a quarterly assessment by business lobby group Business Leadership South Africa says.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:00
A US cruise ship offering a residential world voyage suspended operations in Cambodia because of fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to leave their homes.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:00
Cruise operator Villa Vie Residences says it will disembark passengers and crew and restructure its business because fuel costs have surged.
A Sierra Club analysis says the greenhouse gases produced by the US data center boom could cancel out 15 years of declining power-sector emissions.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:00
A study projects global annual new dementia cases will more than double, from 11.4 million in 2023 to 24.7 million in 2050. Annual diagnoses in the US are forecast to rise from 514,000 in 2020 to 1 million by 2060, adding pressure to a care system already short of workers and facing funding cuts, experts say.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:00
Amazon’s Echo Show 16 smart display is available to preorder for $499.99, with a Nanomatte option priced at $569.99. Its customizable screens, family calendar, meal planning and smart home controls could make it a versatile household hub, but its price may put it out of reach even for committed Alexa users.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:00
Communities across Texas are opposing data center projects, with disputes in Taylor and Temple and San Marcos becoming the state’s first city to ban them. A cross-partisan coalition says it represents as many as 1 million voters, and a poll found 57 percent of Texans oppose data center construction. As midterms approach, candidates from both parties are trying to distance themselves from the industry.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:00
Amazon’s Alexa Photo Frame is a photo-focused smart display with a 10-inch touchscreen and Alexa Plus photo curation. It starts at $199.99, draws images from Amazon Photos and lets users add voice notes through the app. Google Photos imports are not supported yet.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:00
A new report warns that Kroger’s proposed $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle could consolidate grocery retailing and expand customer surveillance. The American Economic Liberties Project says the deal could give Kroger broader customer data and grow its physical surveillance network, including Flock cameras, and urges the FTC and Ohio attorney general to block it.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 12:00
Amazon introduced the Echo Studio with Home Camera, a premium speaker with a built-in camera for checking a room remotely and showing things to Alexa; video calls on Fire TV devices are planned for later. It adds automatic sound-adjustment features and costs $249.99. The updated Echo Dot adds a smart home hub and Eero Wi-Fi extension.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:00
Amazon’s $199.99 Echo Time has a 3.2-inch round touchscreen, hundreds of clockfaces and no camera. Its sensors estimate sleep stages and can wake users at a suitable point up to an hour before their alarm; it also offers sunrise wake-up and a smart-home hub.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:00
Amazon has redesigned Alexa Home Map as an interactive 3D view of devices inside the home and surroundings outside, with compatible Ring cameras animating nearby people and cars. Users can manage devices and view camera activity from the map. A preview rollout is planned for later this year.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:00
A poll of 50 CEOs at large Canadian companies found nearly half are looking to use AI to build smaller, more productive workforces.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 12:00
A day-ahead preview highlights three things to watch at the Federal Reserve meeting on Oct. 28, including dissent.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:57
Israel was still counting votes on Wednesday after pivotal elections, with exit polls showing no clear winner. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc appeared to have lost a significant number of seats compared with the 2022 election.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:56
As votes were counted after the election, Tel Aviv voters voiced mixed feelings. With 70% tallied, no clear winner appeared likely; some remained optimistic, while others described fear and shock.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:55
Liu Yandong, a former Chinese vice premier and state councilor, died of illness in Beijing at 2:53 p.m. Wednesday, aged 81. An official statement praised her as a loyal Communist Party member and a leading figure in united front work and several fields, including education, science and technology, health, and work involving women and children.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:54
Liu Yandong, a former Chinese vice premier and former member of the Politburo, died in Beijing on Wednesday, state-run Xinhua reported.
An experimental change would let companies cover reserve requirements for customer and AI-agent accounts, enabling users to begin using stablecoins without first acquiring XRP.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:52
An unusual experiment at Dagu Glacier in southwest China is showing encouraging results locally, but its capacity to protect the glacier as the climate warms remains uncertain.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:50
SUN.io carried out its 52nd consecutive SUN token buyback and burn on October 27, removing more than 7.23 million tokens from circulation. The cumulative amount burned now exceeds 685 million SUN, valued at over $11 million.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:50
Stellar Hub has opened in Settimo Torinese. The 8,000-square-metre facility will mass-produce satellites weighing up to 600 kilograms and includes a 2,000-square-metre clean room, one of Europe’s largest.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:50
The Parti Québécois plans to introduce a bill in the coming months and hear from experts in a parliamentary committee as it seeks to abolish time changes starting next year.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:49
Two trains collided on Wednesday morning between Mora and Orgaz in Toledo province, south of Madrid. At least 30 people have died, and the toll is expected to rise. The cause has not been confirmed.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 11:48
A high-speed train crash in Spain is expected to have killed at least 30 people. Emergency crews and investigators are at the scene.
At least 10 people died after a high-speed train struck another near Toledo, Spain, derailing two carriages. Rescuers searched through the wreckage as authorities warned the toll could rise.
Aerial footage shows the aftermath of two high-speed trains colliding near Urda in Spain’s Toledo province, while emergency crews continue rescue and response work.
At least 10 people died when a high-speed train struck the rear of a stopped train near Urda in central Spain on Wednesday, derailing two cars. Authorities warned the death toll could rise; the cause was unknown. Rail service between Madrid and Andalusia was suspended as responders searched the wreckage and took injured passengers to area hospitals.
At least 68 people died and 58 needed hospital treatment after a high-speed train struck a stopped train in Spain’s Toledo province on Wednesday, derailing both. Rescuers continued searching the wreckage. Transport Minister Óscar Puente blamed an “inexplicable” decision by the central control center to clear a RENFE train to proceed after a safety-system failure; the crash remains under investigation.
Spanish authorities say at least 10 people died when two trains collided in central Spain’s Toledo province.
At least 39 people died when two high-speed trains collided near Urda, Spain. Two carriages derailed and services on the Madrid-Andalusia line were suspended. The crash occurred nine months after another deadly rail accident on the same route killed 46 people.
Two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided in central Spain, south of Madrid, killing at least 30 people and injuring many others. Officials warned the death toll could rise. Traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line was suspended.
At least 46 people were killed when two high-speed passenger trains collided in Spain’s central Toledo Province, the ABC daily reported. The accident occurred around 9 a.m. local time, and two cars of one train derailed.
Two trains travelling in opposite directions collided in southern Spain on the route between Madrid and Seville. Local authorities confirmed at least 10 deaths, while some media reports put the toll as high as 39. The cause remains unknown.
Authorities said a high-speed train struck the rear of a stopped train on Wednesday in central Spain. Two cars derailed and at least 10 people were killed.
At least 10 people died when two trains collided on Spain’s Madrid–Andalusia high-speed line, a spokeswoman for the Castilla-La Mancha region said.
At least 10 people died when two trains collided Wednesday morning in central Spain’s Toledo province. Rail services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia have been suspended.
A collision between two high-speed trains in Spain has killed at least 10 people and forced suspension of the line.
A collision between two high-speed trains in Spain killed at least 10 people. The incident occurred near Urda station in Toledo province at about 8:54 am local time.
Officials said at least 10 people died when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday.
Local media report that 10 people have been confirmed dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain.
Two high-speed trains collided Wednesday morning in Spain’s central Toledo province, prompting the suspension of services between Madrid and Andalucía. Government sources told El País that at least 10 people had died; the cause and number of injuries remained undetermined.
Spanish authorities say at least 10 people died when two trains crashed in central Spain’s Toledo province.
The crash happened at 8:54 a.m. near Urda. Two carriages derailed and plunged down an embankment, halting rail traffic in both directions between Madrid and Andalusia.
Two high-speed trains collided in central Spain’s Toledo province, killing at least 10 people, with many more feared injured. Rail services between Madrid and Andalucía were suspended. The country’s main political parties halted planned activities for the day as emergency teams responded.
A train collision in Spain’s central province of Toledo reportedly killed at least 10 people and injured several others. Rail service between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia has been suspended.
Two trains collided in central Spain, authorities said, and a local official reported passenger injuries. Rail operator ADIF said the crash happened Wednesday morning in Toledo province. Urda Mayor Manuel Galan said civil protection officials asked the town to prepare a sports pavilion for passengers.
Two trains collided near Urda in Spain’s Toledo province, leaving an unspecified number of people injured. The Madrid–Andalusia high-speed line was suspended, and reports said two carriages derailed and tumbled down an embankment.
A collision between two high-speed trains in Spain has halted traffic on the Madrid–Andalusia line.
Rail operator Adif said on Wednesday that two high-speed trains collided in Spain, prompting the suspension of the line linking Madrid with the southern region of Andalusia.
At the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, Vladimir Putin said Moscow is helping African countries improve their financial health and reduce debt. He said colonial-era effects remain visible and that Russia is working with several African states on debt-financed projects to support economic growth.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:47
At a closed-door briefing, Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine suspended attacks on Russian oil refineries during the first 72 hours of an energy truce, while Russia continued striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Ukrainian forces targeted other sites and were not ordered to stop responding to Russian attacks.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 11:47
The Federal Election Commission said an attempted breach by a “bad actor” forced it to suspend public-facing services, preventing organisations from filing campaign spending reports. The commission said the problem had been identified and a fix was being implemented. The disruption comes as record sums flow into midterm campaigns.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:47
Nigerian artist Dapo Richard Oni, who grew up with albinism, never saw a comic-book character who looked like him. He is now drawing on his childhood to tell a story of resilience and inspire a new generation of readers.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:46
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said the company is preparing a broader strategy update for 2030 and beyond. China will remain central to its long-term plans, even as the carmaker seeks to reduce its reliance on the market.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:45
After losing Brazil’s runoff election on Sunday, Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Argentina on Tuesday night and then boarded a flight to Ecuador. He is expected to land in Miami, while the US State Department said it would issue visas to him and his family.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:43
The US is set to grant Flavio Bolsonaro a visa as he leaves Brazil and makes a short stop in Ecuador after passing through Argentina. On Monday, Bolsonaro called the travel ban an effort to intimidate him and insisted he had no intention of leaving Brazil.
Cyclone Arnab has caused widespread destruction along India’s eastern coast. More than 180,000 people were evacuated before fierce winds and rain made landfall on Wednesday.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 11:41
AFP News AgencyRosatom has completed the first shipment of nuclear fuel for the initial loading of the VVER-1200 reactor at Unit 2 of Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. The fuel assemblies, made at the Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant, were flown on a dedicated cargo flight.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:40
At the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, Vladimir Putin said BRICS members support equality and mutual respect despite their different development models, and work in solidarity to address urgent challenges. He said new centers of global governance are emerging and BRICS plays a key role in that process.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:38
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum that a multipolar world is becoming reality, calling the shift an objective and irreversible trend. He said the forum’s themes, participants and open dialogue fit global transformation processes.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at Moscow’s Gostiny Dvor exhibition complex for the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum and took his place at the plenary session presidium. African Union Chair and Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye also took the stage. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said 48 of 54 African countries would attend the summit, with 22 represented by heads of government.
Turkey’s defence minister and military chief attended a meeting with Bulgaria and Romania in Sofia. The ministers posed for a group photo.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:37
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza face another winter in tents and makeshift shelters that offer little protection from storms and flooding. The UN says at least 294,250 families need winter shelter assistance, but available supplies cover only a fraction of that need, while shelter materials are awaiting entry into Gaza.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 11:36
Hundreds of people who live permanently aboard a touring cruise ship had to disembark in Cambodia this week. The operator said fuel price increases linked to the Iran war had made running the vessel prohibitively expensive.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:35
A new report commissioned by Canadian Women and Sport says Canada's supply of women's sports is not keeping up with demand. The study, released Tuesday, found that 75% of Canadians identify as fans, up from 67% two years ago.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:33
Moscow is hosting the two-day third Russia-Africa Summit, where delegations from 48 African countries will discuss cooperation with Russia on politics, defence and technology. Trade and security are expected to dominate the agenda, while the gathering will indicate how the relationship is developing.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 11:33
After its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the resulting rift with the West, Russia says it wants a “historic return” to Africa. The Russia-Africa summit in Moscow on October 28 and 29 will focus on economic cooperation. Yet trade remains limited, with Russia's strongest ties concentrated in a few countries, notably Egypt and Algeria.
As African leaders meet in Moscow, the Kremlin is pursuing resources and protecting allied rulers, the article argues, while failing to deliver promised prosperity and security to ordinary Africans. Trade remains below Russia’s stated target, and the piece questions whether investment agreements and projects serve African development or leave countries bearing the risks.
Palestinian citizens of Israel have voted in unprecedented numbers, with participation above 70 percent in some towns. Arab parties could win up to 17 seats combined, making them potential kingmakers and enough to block Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition from securing a 61-seat majority.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:33
Wednesday’s press review looks at newspapers’ reactions to the ongoing results of Israel’s election. It also previews Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour coming to Paris, new thinking about how antidepressants work, and the dating lives of boomer divorcées.
After Tuesday’s election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a right-wing government, while rival Gadi Eisenkot said voters had rejected the longtime Israeli leader. Early counting showed no clear winner, even as both put forward competing claims to lead.
Bitcoin climbed above $81,400 as Asian chip stocks rallied, while frog-themed memecoin pepe gained 9%.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:32
Far-right Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro flew to Miami with his family after losing the presidential election, traveling through Argentina and Ecuador. After arriving, he called himself Brazil’s “true president” in a letter, then deleted it and instead described himself as the country’s “leader.”
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:32
Brazil's far-right presidential contender Flávio Bolsonaro is in the United States after defying a court-imposed travel ban. He still has not acknowledged Sunday's loss. The jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro's son is also facing a Brazilian inquiry over alleged corruption and laundering money.
Anxious Israelis followed the results on Wednesday after turnout reached its highest level in more than a quarter-century. With no clear winner, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition parties seeking to unseat him may face weeks of negotiations.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:32
With about 70% of votes counted, both Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc appeared likely to fall short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. Palestinian parties surged and could win 16–19 seats, leaving Eisenkot’s camp to weigh an alliance with them. Counting, including absentee ballots, is continuing.
Final results are expected tonight or tomorrow morning. The outlook is increasingly favourable for Benjamin Netanyahu and his bloc, but he still lacks a clear victory and needs 61 seats for a parliamentary majority. He spoke to supporters at the National Congress Centre at around 3 a.m. local time.
Arab-led parties appear to have made a historic showing in Israel’s election, but it remains unclear whether other opponents of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government would join them in a coalition capable of winning a parliamentary majority. Issues involving Palestinians and their descendants remain highly sensitive in Israel.
With about 70% of Israel’s votes counted, Netanyahu’s right-wing and religious bloc had 54 seats, against 47 for the main opposition and 19 for Arab parties, leaving no side with a majority to form a government. Attention has shifted to coalition talks. Trump said his endorsement helped Netanyahu’s stronger-than-expected showing.
Israel’s election has produced no clear winner, and neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s nor Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc has reached the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Arab-led parties could hold the balance of power, but potential partnerships face political barriers as coalition talks begin.
Israel’s benchmark Tel Aviv 125 index fell as much as 3.5 percent after exit polls showed no clear winner in the parliamentary election. With more than 84 percent of votes counted, Netanyahu’s coalition was projected to win 54 seats and the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot 49; 61 seats are needed for a majority.
With more than 60% of ballots counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp is narrowly ahead of the opposition but lacks a clear majority. The Central Elections Committee is still counting, and the partial results could change. The two leading prime ministerial candidates exchanged barbs in speeches after polls closed.
Netanyahu and Smotrich attacked Arab voters and alleged attempts to steal the election as Israel counted ballots. With neither major political camp securing a clear majority, Arab-led parties could influence who forms the next government.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot have both vowed to form a government, with projections putting them neck and neck in Tuesday’s critical election. Exit polls indicate neither bloc has secured a parliamentary majority.
Israelis are closely watching for the final election results after voting dealt a rebuke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government. Netanyahu, however, is still far from defeated.
Despite the fallout from the 7 October attacks, three years of war and widespread public dissatisfaction, Benjamin Netanyahu strengthened his political position in Israel’s election. Neither political bloc is assured of a parliamentary majority.
With 57.3% of votes counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is leading Israel’s parliamentary election, projected to win 28 seats. Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot is in second place with 21. Exit polls indicate no political force is expected to secure the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Turnout in Arab-populated areas reportedly reached 80%.
Early results show Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud as the largest single party, but his bloc appears short of the 61 seats needed to form a government. His main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, may also need Arab parties to command a majority. Many absentee ballots remain uncounted, leaving the outcome uncertain.
Exit polls from Israel’s major TV networks put Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing bloc and the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot at 51 seats apiece, below the 61 needed for a majority. Counting continues, while Palestinian parties are projected to increase their representation to as many as 18 seats from 10.
Early tallies in Israel’s election put Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud ahead, while rival blocs have not secured a majority, leaving the route to power unclear.
Exit polls put Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud-led bloc slightly ahead of the opposition, with neither side appearing likely to secure a governing majority. Likud was projected to win 27 seats and Arab parties 19 collectively. Preliminary official results are expected Wednesday and may differ from the polls.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said forming a government with Arab parties would be “a disgrace and a shame.” Exit polls indicate that neither his party nor the opposition is projected to win the 61 Knesset seats required for a majority.
Exit polls indicate that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance nor opposition bloc leader Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc is close to the numbers required to form a governing majority.
Exit polls project that Israel’s Arab-led parties will win 18 Knesset seats, a record. Turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel reached about 80 percent, while overall turnout was 77.7 percent, its highest since 1999. The blocs led by Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu were tied at 51 seats each in updated polling.
Israeli leaders traded sharp reactions after exit polls showed the main blocs tied at 51 seats each, short of the 61 needed for a majority. Opposition figures called the projections a defeat for Netanyahu’s government, while his allies said the final results could change the balance. Unaligned Arab parties were projected to win 18 seats.
Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot celebrated in Tel Aviv after exit polls showed Israel’s opposition bloc narrowly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp, though neither had an outright parliamentary majority.
Voting has ended in Israel’s election and ballots are being counted. Exit polls indicate Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc won the most seats but fell short of a majority, while Netanyahu’s Likud is projected to be parliament’s largest single party.
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot said exit polls showing his bloc ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition reflected a “complete lack of confidence” in the government, and vowed to move quickly to replace it. Polls gave neither bloc the 61 seats needed for a majority, with Arab-majority parties potentially holding the balance. Final results remain pending. The report says a change of leadership may not bring a fundamental shift in Israel’s policies toward Iran or the Palestinians.
Exit polls project Netanyahu’s coalition at 50 seats and the opposition bloc at 52, leaving both short of the 61 needed for a Knesset majority. Arab-led parties are projected to win 18 seats and could become kingmakers. After the final tally, President Isaac Herzog will designate the candidate he believes has the best chance of forming a government; failure to break the deadlock could lead to another election.
Israel's election was still deadlocked on Tuesday, according to exit polls. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bloc edged ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, 52 seats to 50, but neither had a clear route to forming a government. Turnout was 77.7%, the highest in more than two decades.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition showed strength in today’s election, but not enough to take power outright. Weeks of negotiations may now follow as parties seek to form a coalition government.
Exit polls project Palestinian parties to win 17 to 18 Knesset seats, up from 10, forcing opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to consider negotiations with Arab-Israeli leaders if he hopes to govern. Without an agreement, Benjamin Netanyahu could have a path to political survival.
Tuesday’s exit polls gave the bloc led by opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot a narrow lead over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud bloc in the Knesset. Likud was nevertheless projected to remain the parliament’s largest single party.
Israeli exit polls indicate that neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot is on track to win a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Eisenkot supporters in Tel Aviv reacted after the first results were released.
Exit polls show Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc narrowly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s right and far-right coalition, although Likud is projected to remain the largest party. Israeli Arab parties could win up to 18 seats and become kingmakers in potentially protracted coalition talks. The outcome remains uncertain after turnout reached its highest level in 50 years.
An exit poll from state-run broadcaster Kan-11 projects Likud will take 25 of the Knesset’s 120 seats, with Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party second on 21. The opposition bloc is forecast to win 53 seats against 50 for Netanyahu’s bloc. Arab parties are projected to get 17, but neither side is ready to form a coalition with them; neither bloc reaches the 61-seat majority threshold.
Exit polls project Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc to win 50 seats and the bloc led by opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to take 52 or 53, short of the 61 needed for a majority. Arab parties are projected to win 18 seats combined. Turnout reached 74.3 percent by 8pm, and official results are due on November 4.
Exit polls indicate that Israel’s election has no clear winner. Netanyahu spent much of the day urging supporters to vote, describing the contest as a “matter of life and death.”
An AI version of the Federal Reserve votes to leave interest rates unchanged. The headline asks whether the real Fed will do the same.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:30
A residential cruise ship that has been continuously sailing around the world for more than two years has evicted passengers in Cambodia. Fallout from the Iran war has made fuel too expensive for the voyage to continue.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:30
Newly filed court documents show that Meta employees discussed ways in March 2023 to get academics to oppose social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, as the company faced public pressure over teen mental health and looming child-safety trials. The notes do not establish whether Meta acted on the ideas.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:30
Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the Netherlands on Oct. 28 for talks with Dutch officials on defense and economic cooperation, strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses and further support. The visit coincides with the Netherlands confirming 1.2 billion euros in non-military assistance over three years.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 11:30
Dai Huaicheng, chairman of the China Arms Control and Disarmament Association, told TASS that Japan holds 44.4 tons of plutonium and urged the IAEA to increase the scale and frequency of comprehensive controls. He said Japan’s nuclear-cycle rationale for growing reserves does not withstand criticism, citing limited reactor use and a supply-demand imbalance.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:29
A federal judge ruled that Republican Bill Essayli is unlawfully serving as Los Angeles’s top US prosecutor and barred him from participating in or supervising two criminal cases. The order is not immediately effective, and the Justice Department plans to appeal. The dispute concerns the Trump administration’s efforts to keep Essayli in office without Senate confirmation.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:29
A cyclone with winds of 125 kilometres per hour hit southeastern India on Wednesday, October 28. Authorities warned of localised flooding and power and communications poles being uprooted. At least 180,000 people have been evacuated, and Sri Lanka and Nepal have issued weather warnings.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-28 11:28
Cyclone Arnab struck India’s east coast with heavy rain and winds reaching 135kph, causing flooding, widespread damage and transport disruption. Authorities evacuated 180,000 people in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; no casualties have been reported. Nepal warned tourists to avoid high-altitude areas, while Sri Lanka closed schools amid flood and landslide risks.
Cyclone Arnab made landfall on the southeastern coast of India’s Andhra Pradesh state, prompting the evacuation of more than 132,000 people.
Cyclone Arnab is slowly making landfall on India’s east coast. In Andhra Pradesh, high winds and heavy rain have disrupted schools, flights and power, prompting the evacuation of thousands; neighboring states remain on alert. A new study also ranks India among the countries with the highest heatwave exposure for infants and older people.
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated in India as Cyclone Arnab made landfall. The storm strengthened into a “very severe” cyclonic storm late Tuesday, bringing gusting winds and heavy rain to several coastal areas.
Authorities said on Wednesday that powerful Cyclone Arnab had stalled near India’s east coast, with landfall expected to continue for two more hours.
Meta has introduced Waddle World, a virtual-pet app where users talk with creatures that chat and make doodles to illustrate their conversations. It also offers casual games and is free, but currently available only to adults in the Philippines.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:27
Europe may not celebrate Thanksgiving, but travellers can still look for holiday bargains this November.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:27
Rosatom is confident it can resolve issues surrounding nuclear power plant construction in Ethiopia, Rwanda and Zambia, CEO Alexey Likhachev told reporters. He said the company is already working in Egypt and that African countries are keenly interested in building nuclear plants.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:26
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Wednesday urged people to leave Aden International Airport immediately. The internationally recognised, Saudi-backed government is based in the city.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:25
With six days until the vote, inflation and high gas prices are key concerns for voters.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:24
Bitcoin rose above $81,000 as crypto markets broadly bounced in the hours before the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. HYPE and ZEC led gains, with all top tokens higher.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:23
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Russia is preparing for upcoming talks on Ukraine, though it is too early to discuss negotiations in Abu Dhabi. He voiced skepticism that US midterm results would significantly change Washington’s approach to Russia and accused European capitals of obstructing a settlement.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:23
Vote counting is continuing after Israel’s pivotal election on Tuesday. It may take days or longer to determine whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will remain in power.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:18
Meta and Snap face a jury over alleged harm to teenagers. The case reflects mounting legal pushback around the world against the alleged harms of social media, particularly to children and teens.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:18
Two teenage plaintiffs who say social media caused serious mental health problems will take Meta Platforms and Snap to trial in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The case is the latest test of claims raised in thousands of US lawsuits over social media’s effects on young people.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Moscow is not negotiating the return of Chevron or ExxonMobil to Russian oil and gas projects. He said Russia remains open to foreign partners and investment, and any return is primarily up to the companies. Novak previously said Russia and the US could cooperate on Arctic LNG projects and mineral deposits.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:15
Brazil's soybean industry fears the EU's new anti-deforestation rules could restrict its soymeal exports to the bloc, giving rival supplier Argentina an opportunity. Argentina says it is better positioned to meet the incoming requirements.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:15
European officials fear Russia-US contacts extend well beyond Brussels’ expectations, prompting the EU to seek a way into future talks on Ukraine, Euronews reported, citing sources. The two countries could discuss Lukoil assets, Arctic LNG projects and restarting the Nord Stream pipelines.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 11:13
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and Finnish President Alexander Stubb spoke with Vladimir Putin for 90 minutes, urging an end to the war in Ukraine. They hope to influence US-brokered talks planned in Abu Dhabi next month. The leaders later spoke with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Vladimir Putin devoted most of an October 27 call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre to what he called “medieval Slavic history,” the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the conversation. The call lasted 90 minutes instead of the expected 30, while an immediate ceasefire was discussed only briefly. A Kremlin-linked source told Reuters that Putin said Russia would not give up its goal of taking all of Donbas.
The Financial Times reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin spent most of an Oct. 27 call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store discussing medieval Slavic history. Sources said Ukraine’s call for an immediate ceasefire received little attention.
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS that no European leaders besides Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store had recently asked to speak by phone with Vladimir Putin. Putin spoke with them on October 27 at the request of Finland and Norway; they discussed resolving the Ukraine crisis and welcomed plans to resume trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi in early November.
China has more than 300,000 agricultural drones and an annual operating area exceeding 30 million hectares, according to data from the agriculture ministry. The drones are used for crop protection, irrigation, fertilization and transport, boosting efficiency and cutting water, pesticide and labor costs. A shortage of qualified operators and the need for better operating standards remain challenges.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:12
Japan Football Association vice president Takeshi Okada resigned, saying responses to recent World Cup controversies conflicted with his values. His departure came a week after Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman voiced support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 11:11
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
