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Dutch police offer record €2m reward in hunt for drug lord Jos Leijdekkers
Dutch police have offered a record €2m reward for information leading to the arrest of Jos Leijdekkers, a 35-year-old suspected of being a key player in international cocaine trafficking.
Judge accuses DOJ of ‘weaponization,’ tosses case against ex-FBI officials
A federal magistrate judge dismissed criminal charges against two former FBI officials, accusing the Justice Department of weaponization in what he characterized as a rushed, politically timed investigation.
Kimi Antonelli – the boy ‘born in a garage’ and made on the track
Kimi Antonelli, who turned 20 in August, has become Formula 1’s youngest world champion in only his second season, building on exceptional talent identified during childhood.
Do you know signs of a stroke? BE FAST are the words to remember
Sen. Chris Murphy suffered a stroke and is expected to recover. Recognizing warning signs using the BE FAST acronym can help prevent permanent brain damage.
Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries
Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries despite pressure from the Trump administration, striking facilities in Nizhny Novgorod and Samara oblasts as a six-day local ceasefire ended.
Nine killed in fiery Florida Learjet crash in West Palm Beach County
A Learjet 60 crashed in a Florida neighborhood on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard. The aircraft was en route from Texas to the Bahamas when it went down near Cresthaven.
Hebron siege continues for 10th day as Israel threatens wider offensive
Israeli forces maintain a 10-day siege on Hebron following an October 23 attack that killed two soldiers, displacing thousands of Palestinians and causing millions in economic losses.
Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland presents credentials in Hargeisa
Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland presented credentials in Hargeisa, with officials laying the cornerstone for an Israeli embassy in the breakaway territory.
Sullivan vows to honour Alaska race outcome, US judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit
Republican Senator Dan Sullivan pledges to accept Alaska’s election results days after the DOJ sued to decertify the race. A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, citing practical impossibility and lack of a viable plan.
Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire to end
A humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine’s Kherson region allowing civilian evacuations from Russian-occupied Oleshky is set to end Sunday night, while Russian strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands elsewhere.
‘We came back from hell’, say Ukrainians after years in Russia-occupied front-line city
Hundreds of residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky, a front-line Ukrainian city, crossed into northern Ukraine via Belarus following a humanitarian ceasefire, reuniting with loved ones after years of isolation.
Rahul Gandhi: India’s opposition rallies against voter roll revision exercise
Tens of thousands gathered in Delhi for a major opposition rally demanding the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner over a controversial voter-list revision exercise that removed 130 million names from draft rolls.
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Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate
Neil Bush, son of former president George H.W. Bush, announced he voted for Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, citing concerns about Paxton’s conduct and character.
Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms
Elon Musk’s Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 supporting Republican Mike Lawler in New York’s competitive 17th congressional district race against Democrat Cait Conley.
DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say
Los Angeles election officials say the Justice Department’s list of 20,000 suspected non-citizens includes a significant share of U.S. citizens, raising questions about the list’s accuracy.
Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme
Trump suggested he would personally arbitrate disputes over compensation in a new Justice Department anti-fraud whistleblower program offering up to $30,000 for tips leading to criminal convictions.
Michael Bloomberg spends $80m on Democrats as Trump moves $400m to Republican candidates
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced plans to spend $80m supporting Democratic candidates in midterm elections, while Donald Trump committed $400m to Republican candidates, intensifying the financial competition between parties.
ADL condemns Trump’s antisemitic slur but fails to mention him by name
The Anti-Defamation League condemned use of the term ‘shylock’ as antisemitic Tuesday but did not name Donald Trump, who had used the slur during a Monday campaign rally.
‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed confronts critics questioning his positions on Israel and the Muslim Brotherhood, demanding they explain the premise of their inquiries rather than simply defending himself.
Democrats — and Elon Musk — continue to dominate midterm campaign fundraising
Democrats and Republican megadonors, particularly Elon Musk, are driving record fundraising for the 2026 midterms, with over $15 billion raised since early 2025 and competitive races emerging across traditionally Republican states.
Federal efforts over alleged noncitizen voting escalate with California arrests | First Thing
The US Department of Justice charged 28 green card holders in California with fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots, marking an escalation in federal efforts against alleged noncitizen voting ahead of November’s midterms.
Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records
Five North Carolina police officers resigned and a sixth was suspended after allegedly exchanging racist texts. The police department initiated a review of arrest records and requested an FBI civil rights investigation.
Republicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for Ukraine
Several Republican lawmakers have criticized President Trump’s shifting stance on Ukraine and Russia, threatening to withdraw support for his agenda over what they characterize as mishandling of the conflict.
Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
The family of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton criticized Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy for featuring her estranged mother in a campaign ad questioning her childhood account.
First Thing: US ambassador in rare diplomatic break with Israel over attack on US journalist
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned a settler attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine in Israel, calling it a “despicable act of terror,” while Prime Minister Netanyahu’s response remained ambiguous.
Hegseth wrong to say most non-US Nato forces in Afghanistan did not fight, says No 10
Downing Street criticized US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for downplaying NATO allies’ combat role in Afghanistan, saying his characterization that few nations engaged in fighting was factually incorrect.
Kansas Senate race on a knife edge as Democrats aim to end 94 years of Republican dominance
Kansas’s competitive Senate race has Democrat Adam Hamilton within striking distance of Republican incumbent Roger Marshall, potentially marking the state’s first Democratic senator since 1932.
Trump plans to begin DC golf course renovation in defiance of judge’s order
Donald Trump announced plans to begin renovation work on a Washington DC public golf course on 15 November despite a federal judge’s order halting construction over environmental and historic preservation concerns.
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Eight of England’s nine water companies still failing on environment, report finds
England’s environment watchdog rated eight of nine water companies as poor or requiring improvement, with serious pollution incidents remaining nearly unchanged despite billions in investment.
P&R urged to speed up review of Guernsey relocation grants
Guernsey’s Policy and Resources committee faces pressure to complete a delayed review of relocation grants, which officials suggest may be contributing to rising rental prices across the island.
ExxonMobil and Chevron top estimates for Q3 as Americans feel gas price pain
ExxonMobil and Chevron reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by higher oil prices and increased production, while U.S. gas prices remain elevated at $4.20 per gallon.
Poundland in peril: how rampant inflation and price wars left £1 stores exposed
Poundland, the UK’s largest single-price retailer, filed for administration protection as inflation and competition eroded its £1 business model, threatening 12,000 jobs ahead of Christmas.
Elon Musk invests about $1 billion in Skydance
Elon Musk has invested approximately $1 billion in Skydance, the newly combined entertainment company formed from Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging retailer overcharged shoppers
The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General on Monday, alleging the retailer systematically overcharged customers by charging prices higher than those displayed on shelves and in advertisements.
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PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
PC shipments fell approximately 20 percent in Q3 2026, marking the steepest decline since Q1 2023, according to analysts tracking the industry.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
Hackers exploited outdated refrigeration controllers at approximately 700 French supermarkets, causing food spoilage and fires across multiple European countries through basic security oversights.
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
A survey of IT leaders at large enterprises found that companies spend 28 percent of software budgets on unwanted upgrades they believe will harm performance, citing limited negotiating leverage with vendors.
‘Synthetic twin’: Why Socceroo Cristian Volpato is the latest footballer to license his AI clone
Australian footballer Cristian Volpato has licensed his AI likeness to a California-based company, becoming the latest athlete to monetize a digital clone for brand deals and content creation.
Google says its investments in AI are driving more searches
Alphabet reported Q3 2026 earnings showing AI investments are driving search growth at its highest rate in five years, with consolidated revenues reaching $127.6 billion.
Readwise is taking on Kindle and Kobo for ebook supremacy
Readwise has launched Readwise Books, a new ebook platform competing with Kindle and Kobo that combines book purchasing with social reading features and reading analytics.
Akai is embracing vibe-coded mods with an open-source MPC
Akai is providing early access to its unreleased MPC Sample Key device to the modding community, featuring open-source firmware that enables developers to create custom synths and operating systems.
A hacker stole more than 40,000 DHS employee records
A hacker accessed personal information for more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees, including staff from ICE and CBP, through a compromised identity management service.
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Cranberry Bogs Were Unprofitable, Then Solar Saved The Day
Two Massachusetts cranberry bogs that had ceased operations due to financial losses have been revived through solar energy projects, marking the first agrivoltaic cranberry harvests in the region.
Azerbaijan’s Renewable Energy Boom Is Transforming Its Power Sector
Azerbaijan’s renewable energy production reached 20 percent of total electricity generation in the first nine months of this year, up from 13.4 percent in 2025, driven by expanding solar and wind capacity.
U.S. Labs Look to New Materials to Close China’s Nuclear Lead
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced development of a new metal alloy designed to withstand extreme stress in nuclear reactors, as the country seeks to compete with China’s advancing nuclear sector.
Massive AI Data Center Sparks Backlash Despite Clean Energy Promises
Google’s proposed Minnesota data center has sparked local opposition despite pledges to finance significant renewable energy capacity, with residents concerned about environmental impacts and long-term grid costs.
What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?
The UK has approved the Jackdaw gasfield for production, a decision that resolves a legal challenge but raises questions about impacts on energy bills, emissions, and climate leadership.
World’s Largest Electric Ferry Enters Service In Buenos Aires
The China Zorrilla, the world’s largest electric ferry, began commercial service in Buenos Aires today, operating between Argentina and Uruguay with capacity for 225 cars and 2,100 passengers.
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Great Britain’s worst-ever bluetongue season ‘a major animal welfare crisis’
Great Britain experienced its worst bluetongue season on record, with 3,472 cases since July affecting sheep, cattle and goats, creating severe emotional and financial strain for farmers across the country.
Kashmir’s potato pits are vanishing – and generations of knowledge could be buried for ever
Traditional potato storage pits in Kashmir are disappearing as younger generations migrate and modern markets become accessible, threatening local potato varieties and generations of agricultural knowledge.
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Campaigners led by Chris Packham urge prime minister to rethink Send overhaul
Campaigners led by broadcaster Chris Packham are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to abandon core elements of the government’s special educational needs overhaul, claiming it removes legal protections for children.
New Ofsted inspection regime damaging teachers, survey says
A survey commissioned by Ofsted found that 88% of school leaders reported the revised inspection regime negatively affected staff mental wellbeing, prompting calls for systemic reform.
Epstein Email That Prompted Botstein to Resign “Suspicious”
A forensic investigation concluded an email exchange between former Bard College President Leon Botstein and Jeffrey Epstein is “highly suspicious” and lacks authentication, though fabrication cannot be definitively proven.
Florida College Pays $250K in Free Speech Challenge
Eastern Florida State College agreed to pay $250,000 to a former grant accountant it fired after she criticized a political figure on her personal Facebook account.
‘I didn’t know what to do’: collapse of providers of high-end digs leaves students in shock
Multiple purpose-built student accommodation providers have collapsed, leaving dozens of students scrambling for housing as the sector faces falling occupancy rates and financial strain.
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