A roundup of key stories from Europe and beyond as of midday on 5 November 2026.

Eeuronews2026-11-05 11:10

As sentencing approaches in one of Kenya’s deadliest cult-related tragedies, Stephen Mwiti remains haunted by losing his six children. They are believed to be among hundreds of victims of a starvation cult run by Christian preacher Paul Mackenzie.

RReuters2026-11-05 11:05

Hundreds gathered in Paris as demonstrations and strikes spread across France. Workers and students demanded higher wages, better public services and improved school conditions. Union-called protests extended beyond the student movement that began in Paris; tear gas, smoke and loud explosions were reported during a march in Marseille, while police confronted groups of high school students in the capital.

AAl Jazeera English2026-11-05 11:03

James Longman reports on the aftermath of the 2026 midterms, with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance offering different accounts of why Republicans lost control of the House and Senate. Two Senate contests in Alaska and Mississippi remain too close to call. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while Wall Street rises on hopes the Iran war may end. The report also covers the latest on a deadly shooting at a Citibank campus.

AABC News2026-11-05 11:01

Fox News contributor Dan Hoffman discussed on “Fox & Friends First” how midterm losses could affect the war with Iran and how gains by the DSA may shape foreign policy and the budget.

FFox News2026-11-05 11:00

Community colleges in Arizona are offering a free, three-month intensive semiconductor course to help address a potential industry labor shortage. Experts warn the United States could be short 157,000 engineers and technicians by 2030.

TThe Associated Press2026-11-05 11:00

South Africa held local elections on Wednesday, November 4, with nearly 30 million people eligible to vote. Corruption, failing infrastructure and deteriorating essential services were among the issues shaping the contest.

FFrance 24 English2026-11-05 10:48

Sudan accused Ethiopia of permitting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to launch drones from Ethiopian territory. FRANCE 24 spoke with Sudan researcher Ali Mahmoud Ali of ACLED about what the allegation says about the RSF’s military capabilities and foreign backing.

FFrance 24 English2026-11-05 10:42

Renewed conflict in Ethiopia has displaced thousands of civilians. After years of war and major budget cuts, humanitarian organisations have largely left many camps for internally displaced people, leaving residents without adequate food or health care.

FFrance 24 English2026-11-05 10:38

Officials say the death toll from Russia’s Monday bombing of an aid distribution point in southeastern Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region has risen to 42, with dozens still missing. It is among the year’s deadliest strikes on civilians, coming a day after a US-brokered local ceasefire ended and less than a week before planned US-hosted talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi.

FFrance 24 English2026-11-05 10:34

Trump said Wednesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would stay in his post and praised his performance. Trump also acknowledged that the war with Iran contributed to Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses, as Democrats prepare to use their new congressional majority to potentially investigate the Pentagon chief.

AABC News2026-11-05 10:33

An Airbus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome landed at Évreux-Fauville Air Base in Normandy after a bomb threat. France’s prime minister’s office said all 151 passengers and six crew members had been moved to a safe location.

AAl Jazeera English2026-11-05 10:21

Students, workers and pensioners marched in Marseille, France, urging the government to tackle the high cost of living. Unions organized the protests with student groups’ backing, after weeks of demonstrations over living costs, public services and education triggered France’s worst unrest in years. Hundreds of thousands are expected to protest nationwide.

RReuters2026-11-05 10:18

The program reports that a lead investigator has been appointed in the Cornell case. It also says the search for the next James Bond has narrowed, and features Cara Delevingne and Jordan Firstman exploring New York nightlife in “Club Kid.”

AABC News2026-11-05 10:14

Trade unions have called a nationwide strike in France to oppose rising living costs, high fuel prices and cuts to public spending. Public service workers are protesting in Paris, and students are expected to join over poor school conditions and teacher shortages.

TThe Associated Press2026-11-05 10:12

The program's All-Star commentators consider the political consequences of the midterms, along with how Vice President JD Vance interpreted the GOP setback.

FFox News2026-11-05 10:00

New York Attorney General Letitia James appointed a former prosecutor to lead the investigation at Cornell University. The prosecutor previously oversaw the Sean “Diddy” Combs case.

AABC News2026-11-05 09:53

Food prices across Europe have risen modestly this year, but fresh produce has become more expensive. Prices are up 8% in France, while supply disruptions have left shelves empty in southern Italy.

Eeuronews2026-11-05 09:31

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley discusses on “The Story” how Democrats will use their congressional power against Republicans.

FFox News2026-11-05 09:30

Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky have returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory and reunited with relatives after facing worsening living conditions.

Eeuronews2026-11-05 09:22

Oil, chip stocks and the dollar declined in Asia after major Democratic wins in the midterm elections, while most other assets rallied. The results fueled hopes that the U.S.-Iran war could end.

RReuters2026-11-05 09:21

For more than four decades, 65-year-old Fu Xianglai has returned to Kusu Island to run a stall for one month each year. Though he has seen crowds and stalls dwindle and his children do not plan to take over, he still comes back to cook char kway teow and spend time with old friends.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-11-05 09:10

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison on November 5 for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security. He had been expected to be released in January 2027; two months and two days of the new term will run concurrently, and he is expected to remain imprisoned until 2036.

BBBC Chinese2026-11-05 09:03

From election prediction markets to sports betting, gambling is becoming part of everyday life. Sanjay and CNN’s Coy Wire speak with UCLA’s Dr. Timothy Fong about how these apps hook the brain and what warning signs to watch for.

CCNN2026-11-05 09:00