Texas has long been a Republican stronghold, but some younger voters are increasingly frustrated with the political establishment. Ahead of the midterm elections, a correspondent spoke with young people in Austin about their expectations and concerns, and whether they believe Texas could turn blue.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:43
Dutch prosecutors are offering a record €2 million ($2.2 million) for information that could lead to the arrest of convicted cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers, whom authorities described as one of Europe's most-wanted fugitives.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:40
Yana Lantratova, Russia’s human rights commissioner, said people who chose to leave Alyoshki for Ukraine had arrived safely. Russian doctors accompanied them, and she said she was in regular contact with her Ukrainian counterpart.
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More than 50 journalists from countries including the United States and Ukraine covered the humanitarian mission in Alyoshki, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said. Ukrainian and Russian media were among those represented, along with reporters from other countries.
Russian and Ukrainian intelligence agencies negotiated the evacuation of civilians from Oleshky, in the Kherson region, but the mission was presented as the result of mediation, Le Monde reported. After four months of talks, the countries’ human rights commissioners organized the operation, which evacuated around 700 people. A Ukrainian source said Melania Trump’s role should be viewed with caution, as Washington’s part remains unclear.
US First Lady Melania Trump said the humanitarian mission in Alyoshki, Kherson Region, was successful and praised Russia and Ukraine for their leadership and cooperation around the ceasefire. The truce ran as planned from October 27 to November 1, 2026. She said she hoped Oleshky would help lay the groundwork for lasting peace between the two countries.
A pharmaceutical company’s strongest opportunity to break into the $120 billion obesity drug market began in a basement in Iceland.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:36
Russian LNG deliveries to the EU increased 10% year on year to 16.5 billion cubic meters in January-September 2026, according to TASS estimates based on Bruegel data, compared with 15 billion a year earlier. Europe imported 10.4 billion cubic meters of LNG in September, while EU natural gas purchases fell 5% to 104 billion cubic meters over the nine-month period.
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Binina Mohamed, 51, is the same age as the conflict that forced her from Western Sahara to a refugee camp in southern Algeria. She has spent her life there alongside tens of thousands facing a similar fate.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:35
In Kisumu, Kenya, packaging company IBS Pack Prints uses Chinese-made machinery to print, process and cut packaging materials. The company says 99% of its machines and some raw materials come from China, and Chinese engineers installed the equipment. Automation has improved efficiency and created opportunities for workers to build technical skills.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:33
Polls show Democrats leading in many House districts and running level with or slightly ahead of Republicans in key Senate races. But past polling errors, possible undercounting of Republican voters, turnout and late decisions leave the outcome uncertain.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:31
On the eve of the US midterms, France 24’s Oliver Farry surveys key races as Democrats seek to benefit from Donald Trump’s unpopularity. Farry says polls indicate that expectations of a Democratic landslide may be overstated.
In Texas, Democrat James Talarico hopes to win a US Senate seat for his party for the first time in 38 years. The young elected official openly and proudly professes his Christian faith as he faces controversial Republican Ken Paxton, and his campaign is even attracting some Donald Trump voters.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:30
A December 2025 internal document seen by Euronews says Canada's climate minister is reluctant to publicly commit to cooperating with the EU on its climate policy because Ottawa is effectively seeking an exemption from the bloc's carbon border tax.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:30
Stride, the country’s largest operator of online public schools, has received more than $1 billion in taxpayer money in Texas alone.
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On Election Day, Americans will weigh whether they are better off than they were two years earlier, when they voted in the midterms.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:30
Bolivia has declared a national emergency over El Niño as drought affects more than 78,000 families across seven regions.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:29
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is ready to align development strategies more closely with Oman, building stable energy ties, expanding investment cooperation and working together on high-tech innovation. He made the remarks during talks with Omani Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said, who is visiting China. It is the first visit to China by an Omani head of state since diplomatic relations began 48 years ago.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 10:27
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said with a ceremony in Beijing on Monday, as the sultan made a state visit to China.
Xi Jinping told Omani Sultan Haitham during his state visit to China that Beijing is ready to deepen cooperation in energy, investment and advanced technology innovation. The leaders witnessed the signing of cooperation documents covering industrial and supply chains, green development and digital finance, and discussed regional peace and stability.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his resignation after budget talks collapsed, but King Philippe deferred a decision on whether to accept it. The king will consult governing coalition leaders from Tuesday and meet De Wever again on Friday. The five-party coalition remains split over a proposed 10-billion-euro mix of spending cuts and tax increases.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:26
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever plans to offer his resignation to the king after overnight budget talks failed. Belgium’s national debt exceeds €735 billion, more than 110% of GDP, while the EU limit is 60%.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever may resign after meeting King Philippe on Monday, De Standaard reports, citing a source. Failed efforts to agree on the budget may prompt his departure. The newspaper described the government as being in a deep crisis; it remains unclear whether the king will accept the resignation or allow more time to resolve the crisis.
A major cyberattack hit stores belonging to Belgian supermarket chains including 40 Delhaize, Carrefour and Spa, leading to food worth €100,000 being thrown away.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:25
Sudan says one-way drone attacks have killed or wounded 484 civilians since February. It has complained to the UN Security Council and the African Union’s Peace and Security Council, accusing the RSF of launching attacks from Ethiopian territory. A Sudanese military report also alleges 176 soldiers were killed and 200 wounded. The UN secretary-general’s spokesman condemned the escalating drone attacks and their toll on civilians.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 10:25
Euro zone manufacturing continued to grow at a healthy pace in October, though new orders expanded more slowly. Higher costs from energy and supply-chain disruptions squeezed margins, a survey released on Monday showed.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:25
Turkiye has transferred jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan to a newly built section of the island prison where he has been held for 27 years. Pro-Kurdish politicians said the move should accelerate the stalled peace process; improving his prison conditions has been a key Kurdish demand.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:24
Oil prices dropped on Monday morning as talks in Qatar renewed hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump nevertheless kept the possibility of new strikes open, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged him to attack Iran immediately after Tuesday’s midterm elections.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 10:21
Authorities in Ukraine and Russia said cyberattacks targeted their emergency alert apps late Sunday. Ukrainians received a warning of high nuclear radiation danger in Kyiv, while Russian officials said hackers accessed the Emergency Ministry’s app and sent fake alerts.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:20
A cyberattack on Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry app sent users false claims that nuclear warheads had been launched nationwide. The ministry confirmed the hack but said the public alert system was unaffected. Hackers also breached Ukraine’s Air Alert app, which issued radiation, chemical-danger and street-fighting warnings. Ukraine’s Air Force said it was likely hacked and there was no radiation threat; notifications were temporarily disabled.
Ukraine and Russia say air raid alert apps were targeted in cyberattacks. Kyiv said the war’s longest truce, restricted to Ukraine’s eastern Kherson region, ended on Sunday after Russia rejected an extension.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of cyberattacks on Monday. Moscow reported that its emergency alerts app had been hacked hours after Kyiv said its air-raid warning system was compromised. The incidents came as a fragile ceasefire in Ukraine’s Kherson region expired, prompting fears of renewed fighting.
Officials in Ukraine and Russia said apps used to send public emergency alerts were hacked. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would halt strikes on Russian refineries if the United States supplied Patriot missiles. Ukraine’s air force reported fake alerts, while Russia’s Emergencies Ministry said its app faced a massive cyberattack.
Emergency alert apps in Russia and Ukraine were hit by cyberattacks following the end of a truce in Kherson.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said Moscow had no plans to destroy any countries, arguing that former colonial powers were collapsing on their own as formerly colonized peoples revived their self-awareness and self-determination. He said Russia’s aim was to remain united and indivisible for decades and centuries, while respecting and understanding one another.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:19
The Guardian found that 29 hospital trusts NHS England lists as benefiting from Palantir’s federated data platform said it was not live or that they were not using its applications. A senior health official called the gap between the NHS claim and trusts’ understanding “very misleading.”
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Manzo said Italy believes Türkiye has a crucial role in European security.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:19
Customers withdrew about $3.4 billion from Binance on Sunday after the platform resumed trading. Binance had halted all operations following a cyberattack that compromised more than $6 billion in digital assets.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:18
Binance recorded $6 billion in outflows after it resumed withdrawals, an amount below 4% of its total holdings. The outflows followed a 45-hour withdrawal freeze after a $6.3 billion theft, while rival exchanges drew deposits as customers regained access to their funds.
Binance said market conditions remained stable as technical teams continued testing the remaining networks and assets. The exchange reported $3.64 billion in net outflows.
Binance customers withdrew $3.64bn after the exchange reopened on Sunday, following a hack last week that affected $6.3bn in digital assets. The FBI and other organisations have blamed North Korea. Binance says it has replaced about 95% of the stolen assets and will cover all losses.
Customers withdrew $3.64 billion, or 2.1% of Binance’s assets, as the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange resumed service. A security breach linked to North Korea led to $6.3 billion being stolen from the platform last week.
Tracked cryptocurrency wallets linked to Binance recorded $2.51 billion in net outflows on Nov. 1 after withdrawals resumed following the $6.3 billion security breach. DeFiLlama data showed outflows of about $1.083 billion in USDT, $912 million in Bitcoin, $385 million in USDC and $131 million in wrapped Ethereum.
Customers withdrew US$3.64 billion, or 2.1 per cent of Binance’s assets, after the exchange resumed operations on Sunday following last week’s US$6.3 billion hack. The FBI links the hackers to North Korea. Binance said withdrawals were stabilising, deposits remained substantial and it had covered 95 per cent of the stolen assets.
The Communist Party of China has renewed its commitment to full and rigorous self-governance, stressing sustained Party building. Wang Binglin of Beijing Normal University says the CPC must manage officials strictly, strengthen oversight of power, improve institutional rules and ensure they are enforced, while guarding against corruption and detachment from the public.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:18
Displaced people in Sudan face a worsening food crisis, with warnings of possible famine in the coming months. In Port Sudan, Aisha Adam says aid has fallen sharply; she sells fried pastries, tea and coffee to feed herself and two children in her care, and now mainly eats lentils and rice.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:16
Xi Jinping called for stronger ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, continued promotion of Yellow River culture, and coordinated governance to benefit future generations. A Zhengzhou conference reviewed 80 years of river management and urged water conservation and more intensive use of resources.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:16
Violence across the Ethiopia border has driven tens of thousands to seek safety around Moyale, putting pressure on the Kenya–Ethiopia border. Women and children make up a significant share of those displaced, while aid agencies provide essentials. A dispute between Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regional states has widened into a humanitarian challenge.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 10:16
Argentina’s economy, battered by austerity, is edging toward recession, posing a test for Milei ahead of the 2027 vote. At a family-run factory in Buenos Aires, a machine for wrapping packets of colorful socks stands idle.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:15
Wang Yi met Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in Beijing on Monday. Wang said China would follow President Xi Jinping's initiatives and proposals to ease tensions in the Middle East and continue working with all parties to restore regional peace.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:15
On Sunday night, Ukrainians received a wave of messages about nuclear danger, radiation threats and street fighting, prompting alarm. The grave warnings were baseless, while Ukraine and Russia reported hacks of emergency apps.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:14
Ukraine and Russia accused each other of hacking emergency alert systems after their official apps sent false warnings, including radiation threats in Ukraine and imminent drone attacks in Russia. Officials issued clarifications, and Ukraine said people understood the confusion in under an hour. The incidents came as a local ceasefire in Russian-occupied Kherson region ended.
Kyiv residents received fake alerts about nuclear radiation, a chemical attack and street fighting over roughly an hour late Sunday. Ukrainian authorities said the warning app may have been compromised, took it temporarily offline and urged users to stay calm and avoid links in suspicious notifications.
Ukraine’s Air Force said its air raid alert app sent erroneous warnings after allegedly being hacked by Russia. Fake alerts about nuclear and chemical threats, street combat and the deployment of Russia’s Oreshnik missile were sent around Kyiv. Russia’s Emergencies Ministry later said its own app had suffered a “massive cyberattack” that spread “false information.”
Ukraine's air force said on Sunday that the country's nationwide air raid alert app may have been hacked, warning that its threat notifications no longer matched conditions on the ground. The suspected interference occurred just minutes after a local ceasefire with Russia in eastern Kherson ended.
Ukraine officials said the official air-raid alert app was likely hacked after it sent false radiation and chemical attack warnings in Kyiv on Sunday, telling residents to stay indoors. The Air Force said there was no radiation threat, while Ukraine’s Center for Strategic Communications blamed Russia; no group had claimed responsibility.
Ukraine’s air force said the air raid alert app was apparently hacked on Sunday, briefly issuing false warnings of radiation, chemical and street-fighting threats in Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities said there was no radiation danger and urged the public to stay calm and rely on official information.
Ukraine's Air Force said late Sunday that hackers had breached the public air raid alert app.
Ukraine's Air Force said the country's air raid alert system was hacked late on Nov. 1, triggering sirens and false notifications about nuclear, chemical and street-fighting threats. The Air Force said there was no radiation threat, while regional officials warned residents not to click links in messages.
Kyiv says Russia resumed attacks on Ukraine’s Kherson region after the truce ended. The ceasefire had allowed a humanitarian mission into Russian-occupied Oleshky and enabled hundreds of stranded residents to leave.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 10:14
Russia and Ukraine have concluded the Alyoshki ceasefire, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is attending the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta. Russian newspapers also highlight a power struggle over Poland’s Constitutional Court. Russian officials say the humanitarian mission in Alyoshki succeeded; experts say it may help create conditions for renewed three-way talks, though it does not guarantee progress toward peace.
British adventurer Karl Bushby arrived home on Monday after a 28-year, 50,000-kilometre journey from Chile across four continents, making no progress by transport.
FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:13
A UNESCO report says 189 journalists were killed in connection with their work in 2024-2025, a 20% rise from 2022-2023. Of these, 127 died in combat zones and 40% were killed by drone strikes. Palestine, Mexico and Sudan recorded the highest tolls.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:13
Ryanair is looking at cost reductions as it faces a €2 billion increase in its fuel bill next year. The European airline’s first-half profit fell 15%, with higher fuel costs and lower fares outweighing passenger growth.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:10
Türkiye is broadening its economic presence in Kazakhstan through a major investment in Almaty Airport.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:08
Maersk said on Monday that another joint container service with Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd will resume voyages through the Suez Canal as the companies gradually return to the route between Asia and Europe.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:05
Polygon’s OMS expansion allows eligible foreign businesses to connect Solana stablecoins to banking rails after verification, subject to early-access and jurisdiction limits.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:00
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that parties to the Middle East conflict should pursue political solutions rather than resort to arms again. He made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with an Iranian national security official.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:00
Kimi Antonelli, 20, became Formula One’s youngest world champion after winning at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The Italian Mercedes driver has drawn warm tributes from across the paddock for his personality and says he sees the victory as a starting point for further improvement and more title bids.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:00
Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula One title with four races left, becoming the championship’s youngest winner at 20 years and 68 days old and Italy’s first champion since 1953. He finished third in Mexico City, behind race winner Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli made history as Formula 1’s youngest world champion. The 20-year-old finished third in the Mexico City Grand Prix, behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Kimi Antonelli once sneaked into the Formula 1 paddock concealed in a stack of tires. Since then, he has forged his own path and become F1’s youngest champion.
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula One drivers’ championship at 20 years and 68 days old by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. His 119-point lead became insurmountable. Max Verstappen won the race, while Lewis Hamilton finished second.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, 20, has become the youngest champion in Formula 1 history with four races remaining this season.
Red Bull’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen won the 19th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Mexico City. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton finished second and Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli third, a result that secured Antonelli his first drivers’ championship title.
Italy’s Antonelli finishes on the podium in Mexico City, breaking Vettel’s record to become the youngest Formula One world champion.
Italian driver Kimi Antonelli won his first Formula 1 title at 20 years and 69 days old, setting a record as the sport’s youngest world champion. He surpassed Sebastian Vettel’s previous mark and secured the championship after the Mexico Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 world championship on Sunday, becoming the youngest driver in the sport’s history to claim the title at age 20.
Kimi Antonelli’s father, Marco, recalls seeing his son’s driving ability when he was young. At 20, Antonelli dominated Formula 1 in his second season and became the sport’s youngest world champion.
Jayden Daniels passed for 217 yards and a touchdown as the Washington Commanders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10, holding them scoreless over the final three quarters.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:00
Jayden Daniels threw for 217 yards and a touchdown, while Washington kept Philadelphia scoreless over the final three quarters to secure a 27-10 win.
Hong Kong says its five-year fintech strategy made rapid progress in its first year and has pledged to increase its focus on AI and tokenisation, though many initiatives still need to reach commercial scale. HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue said tokenisation had moved beyond the sandbox into real-world use. The city has authorised 17 tokenised public funds.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:00
Community and advocacy groups in Tarrant County, Texas, are working to get voters to the polls after officials closed dozens of voting locations ahead of the midterm elections.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 10:00
WIRED uncovered around 400 apps and websites linked to Chinese-language developers that appear to be ordinary AI tools but contain hidden features for creating violent AI-generated images and videos.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:00
Companies building large data centres promise substantial economic benefits for the communities where they operate. CBC examined what existing research says about the facilities’ economic impact.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 10:00
French students returning from autumn holidays blocked some high schools on Monday, seeking to revive a protest movement despite government concessions during the break.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 09:57
French high school students resumed protests on Monday after a two-week break, but at a much smaller scale than in recent weeks. French media reported attempts to blockade a few schools in Paris, Marseille and Rennes.
Hang Seng Bank will make its debut with a dedicated booth at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 on November 2 and 3 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Six interactive experiences will feature AI-powered wealth management, digital banking, investment innovation and table tennis, alongside innovations in retail banking and wealth management, commercial banking and markets.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 09:56
AFP News AgencyIsraeli forces left a neighbourhood in occupied Hebron on Monday, ending a military operation launched after two Israeli soldiers were killed in late October. Thousands of Palestinians displaced during the raid have begun returning to homes, many damaged or ransacked.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-02 09:51
A Palestinian governor says Israeli forces withdrew from Hebron after a 10-day siege. On October 31, illegal Israeli settlers raided the Old City there under the protection of Israeli forces.
Hebron Governor Khaled Dudin says Israeli forces have left the southern occupied West Bank city after a 10-day siege, and Palestinian security forces have taken control. Families forced from their homes can return. More than 3,300 Palestinians were displaced or affected, and 15 homes and other structures were demolished during the operation.
The Bank of Russia bought yuan worth 12.1 billion rubles ($149.2 million) in the domestic market, with settlement on October 30, 2026, the regulator said. Currency sales settled on October 29 also totaled 12.1 billion rubles. The bank conducts domestic foreign-exchange transactions using the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 09:51
Freezer temperatures at several Swedish grocery stores rose sharply overnight, operators ICA and Coop said Monday. At least one store attributed the incident to a cyberattack.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 09:50
An online consultation for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) received more than 3.1 million suggestions, which were distilled into over 1,500 proposals across 27 areas. The plan and the 2026 Government Work Report turn public priorities into targets and measures, including pension and medical-insurance subsidy increases and 250 billion yuan in bonds for consumer-goods trade-ins.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 09:49
Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori exchanged congratulations on the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Xi said ties had developed steadily and that an upgraded China-Peru free trade agreement protocol, effective Sunday, would boost economic cooperation. Fujimori reaffirmed Peru’s commitment to the one-China principle and closer dialogue and cooperation with China.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 09:45
Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori exchanged congratulations on the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Xi praised the partnership’s development and Peru’s adherence to the one-China principle; the protocol upgrading their free trade agreement took effect Sunday. Fujimori said Peru was ready to deepen dialogue and cooperation with China.
Prada’s new advertising appears to address people still embracing a technology that threatens human creativity and livelihoods. Its “Drawing Prada: Animated By Hand” campaign suggests that avoiding AI has become a major selling point.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 09:45
Iranian negotiators have departed talks with Qatari mediators focused on ending the war with the United States. An official briefed on the discussions said Monday that a draft proposal is circulating and another meeting may follow.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 09:45
An Iranian delegation left Doha on November 1, but its departure was not due to difficulties in talks on resolving the conflict between Washington and Tehran, Reuters reported. A source said a draft agreement had been circulated for feedback and another meeting may take place. Iran’s foreign minister had said the delegation came to discuss mediators’ proposals on Tehran’s nuclear program.
Iranian authorities are continuing to exchange messages with the United States through intermediaries, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said. Tehran’s previously proposed seven-day plan remains the basis for negotiations and consultations and could be fully implemented within two days.
The Pacific Fleet frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov has docked at Victoria in the Seychelles. During its stay, Russia and Seychelles will hold their first joint naval anti-piracy drills, alongside planned protocol, cultural and sports events.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 09:44
The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Saudi Arabia’s south. Fighting between Yemeni government forces and the Houthis continues in al-Jawf and other fronts. Houthi-affiliated media say coalition strikes wounded seven people in Hodeidah; the coalition has not commented. Government forces claim to have carried out extensive operations, which Al Jazeera could not independently verify. The Houthis’ siege of Taiz is worsening shortages and pressure on health services.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 09:43
EU energy ministers want to protect households and businesses from harsh winter prices after a major geopolitical shock in the Middle East sent European gas above a four-year high of €97 per megawatt-hour.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 09:43
China’s top legislature began reviewing a draft amendment to the Renewable Energy Law, which would strengthen oversight of renewable energy development and construction. The proposed changes address planning, market pricing, green electricity certificates, innovation and supervision. Market-traded power reached 5,853.6 billion kilowatt-hours from January to September, up 18.9% year on year.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 09:43
Dutch MP Barbara Kathmann has put forward a parliamentary proposal to prohibit addictive features such as endless scrolling, autoplay and manipulative algorithms across online services, including social media, gaming, dating apps and streaming platforms.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 09:43
Bear attacks have killed 30 people in Russia this year, including three in Tomsk Region, according to a TASS tally based on regional authorities’ statements and public data. Krasnoyarsk Region reported the highest toll, with nine deaths.
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Bulgaria’s acting president, Iliana Yotova, won the November 1 presidential runoff. With 99.68% of ballots counted, preliminary results gave her 57.6% and her main rival, Andrey Gyurov, 39.3%; Gyurov conceded. If confirmed, Yotova will be the first woman elected president in Bulgaria. She supports talks with Russia, opposes military aid to Kyiv and backs lifting sanctions on Russia, while supporting Bulgaria’s membership in the EU and NATO.
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Acting President Iliana Yotova won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff, taking 57.58% of the Nov. 1 vote with 99.95% of polling-station protocols processed. Her pro-Ukraine, pro-Western rival Andrey Gyurov received 39.47%. The result strengthens the Ukraine-skeptic foreign policy associated with Rumen Radev.
Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission released the official count from the presidential election’s runoff. Iliana Yotova and Kiril Valchev received 57.581% of votes, against 39.467% for Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev. Yotova became the first woman elected to Bulgaria’s highest office.
Iliana Iotova won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff, becoming the country’s first elected female president. Her victory reinforces Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s political direction, including calls for dialogue with Moscow and opposition to military aid for Ukraine.
Exit polls announced on Bulgarian National TV project incumbent President Iliana Iotova to win Sunday's runoff. Alpha Research gives her 52.5% against Andrey Gurov's 43.4%, while Myara Sociology Agency estimates 51.1% and 44.6%, respectively. Official results are due by Wednesday.
Exit polls show Yotova leading Bulgaria’s presidential runoff, with her main rival conceding.
Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission released the first official count from the presidential runoff. With 17.39% of commission protocols processed as of 11 p.m. local time, incumbent President Iliana Iotova and running mate Kiril Valchev had 57.943%, while challengers Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev had 39.007%.
Exit polls put acting President Iliana Iotova ahead in Bulgaria’s presidential runoff, with just over half the vote versus about 44 percent for Andrey Gyurov. If confirmed by the official count, she would become the country’s first elected female president.
Bulgaria’s incumbent President Iliana Iotova is leading the presidential runoff with 51%, compared with about 44.7% for opposition-backed rival Andrey Gyurov, according to exit polls. Turnout was about 26.8%, and the interior ministry reported no serious voting violations.
Exit polls project that the candidate of Bulgaria’s ruling centre-left party will win 52% in the runoff. Her pro-Western challenger, Andrey Gyurov, is trailing by a wide margin. Turnout was 29%.
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it seized a batch of FPV drone goggles disguised as humanitarian aid and intended for Russian forces in the special military operation zone. Explosive ordnance specialists found improvised devices inside in place of cooling components; they could detonate when switched on. Similar items were confiscated across Russia, and investigators opened a criminal case in the Volgograd Region.
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Russia’s FSB says it confiscated a batch of FPV drone goggles intended as humanitarian aid for Russian troops in the special military operation zone. The agency alleges Ukrainian special services hid improvised explosive devices inside them in place of cooling solutions; the devices could have detonated when switched on. A criminal case has been opened, and investigators are seeking those responsible.
Ukraine's General Staff said on Monday that Russian forces used last week's humanitarian ceasefire in the Russian-held southern town of Oleshky to strengthen their military positions.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 09:40
Official figures show arrests for illegal crossings in California have fallen by more than 93% from their peak under Joe Biden. Ending illegal crossings along the southern US border was one of Donald Trump’s major 2024 campaign promises.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-02 09:36
A 55-article draft amendment to China’s Criminal Procedure Law was submitted to the NPC Standing Committee for deliberation on Monday. It seeks to improve punishment of crime while protecting participants’ rights, and covers compulsory measures, case-related property, juvenile proceedings and foreign-related cases.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 09:35
The head of the European Space Agency is due to meet officials in the United Arab Emirates this week as Europe seeks new partners and looks to reduce its reliance on the United States for space exploration.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 09:35
Kylian Mbappé’s Real Madrid match this weekend could not be watched on television or digital streaming platforms in China, suggesting the backlash over a perceived insult to Mao Zedong has yet to fully subside.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 09:35
Kylian Mbappé apologised after comments about a meme portraying him as Chinese leader Mao Zedong prompted backlash in China. At least three Chinese companies have ended brand deals with the football star, and China’s Foreign Ministry has also responded.
Chinese state TV did not air Real Madrid’s match against Racing Santander despite apologies from Kylian Mbappe, the club and La Liga. The blackout follows a furore over a video in which Mbappe called Mao Zedong a “dictator”; China’s broadcast overseer had announced a suspension of La Liga coverage.
China's state broadcaster CCTV did not air Real Madrid's match on Sunday after Kylian Mbappé apologised for remarks about Mao Zedong. China Media Group acknowledged the apologies but has not said how long the La Liga broadcast blackout will continue.
Phantom Blade Zero, developed by Chinese studio S-Game, drew more than 720,000 concurrent Steam players at its peak and has sold over 1 million copies. Reviewers and users rated it positively, with players drawn to its “kungfupunk” style blending Chinese wuxia with other influences.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 09:33
Metals.io is launching tokens backed by 25 tonnes of physical copper held in Germany, starting with copper worth $366,000. The company aims to build a market where investors can own and trade physical metals onchain.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 09:33
The headline asks whether Netanyahu is pressuring the US to use nuclear weapons against Iran. The image caption describes a satellite image of the alleged Natanz nuclear facility and Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz, Iran.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-02 09:30
Nearly 1 billion barrels of oil have been drawn from global inventories since the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, eroding the world’s supply buffers, ADNOC’s CEO said.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-02 09:30
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said Western efforts to counter Russia are becoming more aggressive and sophisticated as Moscow approaches victory and a successful conclusion to its special military operation. He said there is an active effort to recruit, fund and strengthen people prepared to undermine Russian statehood from within, and said Russia would rely on the unity of its peoples to counter it.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 09:28
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC and AI firm G42 signed an agreement with OpenAI on Monday to deploy advanced AI across the state energy company’s operations. The deal is the latest step in the ChatGPT maker’s expanding ties with the UAE.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-02 09:25
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.
