Gadi Eisenkot, an Israeli opposition leader, is seeking to become Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main challenger in an election cycle marked by growing public dissatisfaction with the government. Eisenkot served in the Israeli military for 41 years and later became its chief of staff; he has criticized Netanyahu over security failures.
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Eisenkot is an Israeli opposition leader.
He is seeking to become Netanyahu’s primary opponent in an election cycle.
The article says Israelis are growing dissatisfied with current leadership.
Eisenkot served in the Israeli military for 41 years.
He later served as the country’s military chief.
Eisenkot has criticized Netanyahu over security failures.
He has called Netanyahu an “anti-leader.”
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Ukrainian Veterans Affairs Minister Vitalii Kim said Ukraine would keep fighting Russia even if European aid is withheld. In an interview in Paris, he described the toll of the war and plans to expand support for veterans as Ukraine faces uncertainty over a €90 billion EU aid package.
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Kim said Ukraine would continue to defend itself without European support.
He said civilians in Kherson face bombardment and attacks from short-range drones.
Kim said Russian strikes on energy infrastructure are taking a cumulative toll.
He acknowledged that people are growing tired after prolonged warfare.
The article estimates that about 1.5 million Ukrainian veterans already need support, with the number expected to rise.
Kim said Ukraine plans to simplify veteran services and expand mental healthcare, drawing on French expertise.
The article cited uncertainty about a €90 billion European aid package and speculation about talks involving the Russian and Ukrainian presidents.
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A prosecutor told a Cambridge Crown Court jury that Anthony Williams caused widespread fear when he allegedly stabbed passengers and staff on a London-bound LNER train on 1 November 2025. Williams admits several offences, including wounding 12 people, but denies 14 counts of attempted murder; the trial is continuing.
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Williams, 33, is accused of trying to murder 10 passengers and staff aboard the train.
The court heard that passengers ran to hide in toilets, storage cabinets and under seats.
Prosecutor Christopher Paxton showed jurors CCTV of passenger Stephen Crean trying to wrestle a knife from Williams.
Train worker Samir Zitouni was stabbed multiple times while trying to stop Williams with a frying pan, the court heard.
Scott Green was stabbed while attempting to take the knife from Williams, according to the prosecution.
The prosecutor said the train driver made an emergency stop in Huntingdon.
The court heard that Williams allegedly stabbed a 17-year-old boy in London and attacked three people in Peterborough before the train incident.
Williams admits offences including wounding 12 people, but denies 14 attempted-murder charges.
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A YouGov survey commissioned by the Australia Institute found that 42% of Australians viewed the United States as a threat, while half viewed it as a friend. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said social media helps spread political hate and abuse, and described the online climate as especially harsh for women in public life.
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Only 4% of young Australians surveyed called the US a close friend, while more than half viewed it as a threat.
Indonesia scored 14 percentage points higher than the US in the survey’s friend category.
Twenty-one percent of respondents said they had confidence in Donald Trump to do the right thing in world affairs.
Chalmers spoke at the Political Book of the Year awards in Canberra.
Chalmers said social media had created a system for mass-producing hate and political abuse.
Chalmers said digital misogyny follows women in public life.
Police charged a 43-year-old man over the alleged attack on MP Helen Haines outside her Wangaratta electorate office; Haines was recovering in hospital.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party accused Arab political parties of trying to steal the election through widespread voter fraud. Preliminary results showed no clear winner, and the allegations appeared in a statement Netanyahu shared on X.
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Likud made the allegations on Wednesday.
The party accused Arab political parties of widespread voter fraud.
Likud alleged that the parties used bribery, voter intimidation and forgery.
Netanyahu shared the party’s statement on X.
Preliminary election results showed no clear winner.
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The New York Times reported that Mary Peltola’s campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee worked to find and encourage a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to enter Alaska’s Senate race. Peltola’s campaign and the DSCC denied involvement, while Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan’s campaign and President Donald Trump accused Democrats of trying to mislead voters; the second candidate remains on the ballot after a state Supreme Court ruling.
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The Senate race pits Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan against Democrat Mary Peltola, a former U.S. representative.
A second candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., is also on the ballot; the incumbent is listed as Dan S. Sullivan.
The New York Times based its report on interviews, documents, and text messages related to the recruitment effort.
Peltola’s campaign said it had no involvement with either Sullivan campaign.
A DSCC spokesperson denied the group’s involvement with Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
Alaska election authorities sought to disqualify the second Sullivan before the August primary, but the state Supreme Court ruled he could appear on the ballot.
President Donald Trump called the reported effort “election fraud” and urged voters to choose the “real” Dan Sullivan.
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Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro fled to the United States after losing Sunday’s election, traveling through Argentina and Ecuador. Brazil’s Supreme Court had ordered him to surrender his passports amid ongoing investigations, but he did not comply; his departure triggered a search for his whereabouts.
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Flavio Bolsonaro lost Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday.
Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Bolsonaro to surrender his passports.
The court’s order came amid concerns he might leave Brazil and investigations involving him.
Bolsonaro did not surrender his passports and left Brazil.
He traveled to the United States via Argentina and Ecuador.
His departure prompted Brazilian authorities to search for him.
Related reports say he arrived in Miami and that the United States granted him a visa.
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Greenville police said they have concluded their investigation into actor Hayden Panettiere’s death and ruled it accidental, citing the medical examiner’s determination and investigative findings. A coroner previously said she died from an accidental drug overdose involving fentanyl.
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Panettiere, 36, was pronounced dead at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on Aug. 16.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office said emergency responders tried advanced cardiac life support measures.
The coroner’s office reported no signs of trauma.
Police said a preliminary investigation had found no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.
A police report said Brian Hickerson, described in the article as Panettiere’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, and his brother Zach were at the scene.
The Hickerson brothers called 911, according to the police report.
Authorities, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, investigated the circumstances of her death.
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The Federal Reserve kept its target interest rate at 3.75%–4%, saying it needs more economic data before deciding whether to change rates again. Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation remains too high, while the U.S. economy remains resilient and signs suggest policy is having an effect.
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The Fed held rates steady after raising them for the first time in three years at its September meeting.
Ten of the 12 committee members voted to keep rates unchanged; Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack voted for an increase to 4%–4.25%.
The Fed said it wants more information because inflation remains high and economic conditions are uncertain.
Warsh said the next meeting’s decision will depend on economic data released before then.
The Fed’s next meeting is scheduled for December 8–9.
The federal funds rate influences borrowing costs for items such as mortgages, credit cards, and business loans, as well as returns on savings.
The Fed aims to keep inflation at 2% a year and support a stable job market.
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The Pentagon estimates that the Iran war has cost U.S. taxpayers $47.1 billion as of Oct. 16. The estimate is $3.5 billion higher than the figure reported in early September, and the war’s cost and effects on energy prices have become issues in the midterm elections.
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U.S. Central Command provided the estimate to Congress.
The United States and Israel launched the conflict in late February.
The estimated cost rose from about $43.6 billion in early September.
The estimate was obtained by The Associated Press.
The war’s economic effects include higher energy prices.
Voters will choose which party controls Congress in the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump has left open the possibility of renewed hostilities.
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Israel is still counting ballots after a national election with the highest turnout in decades and major gains for Arab parties. Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud had its worst result since 1999, but he may still form a coalition; the final balance will depend on negotiations among parties seeking seats in the 120-member Knesset.
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Ballot counting was still underway on October 28, 2026.
The election had the highest turnout in decades, according to the article.
Arab parties made historic gains, and Arab Israeli voters turned out in large numbers.
Netanyahu’s result was his worst since 1999, but he still had a possible path to power.
Eleven parties were expected to make up the next 120-seat Knesset.
Coalition talks were expected to address whether Arab parties could support or join a government.
The article identifies disputes over religion, Israel’s democracy, and Netanyahu’s policies as issues in the coalition negotiations.
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A collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid killed at least 68 people and injured more than 100. Spain is demanding answers as the crash raises concerns about rail safety, less than a year after another deadly collision.
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At least 68 people died in the collision.
More than 100 people were injured.
Two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid.
The crash is Spain’s deadliest rail disaster in over a decade.
Another deadly rail collision occurred less than a year earlier.
The recent crashes have raised concerns over rail safety.
Spain is demanding answers about the disaster.
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A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people and injured more than 100 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Spanish authorities said. The death toll could rise, and the transport minister cited an “error” and circumstances he described as inexplicable.
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The collision occurred south of Madrid, Spain.
Authorities reported 68 deaths and more than 100 injuries.
Officials said the death toll could rise.
Spain’s transport minister said an error and unexplained circumstances led to the collision.
The article described this as the second train accident in Spain this year.
The crash was reported on October 28, 2026.
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The Trump administration’s Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Utah to stop the state from enforcing its gambling laws against Kalshi and other CFTC-registered markets. The dispute centers on whether prediction-market event contracts fall under federal regulation and whether that regulation overrides state gambling laws.
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Utah’s lawsuit against Kalshi seeks to bar the company from offering contracts on sports, elections, politics, and other events.
Utah prohibits gambling under state law and its constitution.
The CFTC says Utah’s enforcement efforts conflict with Congress’s decision to give the agency federal authority over regulated markets.
Utah previously won a federal court case against Kalshi; the judge ruled that federal law did not prevent Utah from enforcing its anti-gambling laws.
The CFTC filed its Utah lawsuit in the same federal district court that ruled for Utah in the earlier case.
Utah is the 10th state sued by the CFTC over state efforts to restrict prediction markets.
The CFTC has also sued Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.
The legal dispute includes whether prediction-market event contracts qualify as swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act.
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Some owners of Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, reported that the inner screen cracked near the hinge within hours or days of purchase. Apple said a small number of devices have display problems and advised affected customers to contact AppleCare for a replacement.
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The iPhone Duo went on sale Oct. 23, with prices starting at nearly $2,000 and exceeding $3,000 for higher-end models.
Owners described resistance when opening the phone, followed by a crack in the inner display near the hinge.
Jesse Dalton said his phone cracked during setup; an Apple Store replaced it immediately.
Roneshia Smith said her phone cracked less than 24 hours after purchase, and she was waiting for a replacement because the model was backordered.
Apple said it was aware of display problems affecting a small number of iPhone Duo units and recommended contacting AppleCare.
Technology journalist Lance Ulanoff said the foldable screen includes several layers, including an OLED panel, glass, plastic covering and a hinge.
Ulanoff said his own iPhone Duo had not developed the problem during a week and a half of use.
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Democratic women are seeking a record number of governorships and more than 100 seats in the U.S. House in the November 2026 midterms. Their chances of reaching those milestones depend on winning competitive races, including gubernatorial contests in Ohio and Michigan.
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Twenty-six women are major-party nominees for governor, one more than the previous record of 25 in 2022.
Nineteen Democratic women are gubernatorial nominees, compared with 16 in 2022.
Seven Republican women are gubernatorial nominees, down from nine in 2022.
Eight Democratic women won governorships in the 2022 election.
Democrats are also seeking to increase the number of women in their U.S. House caucus to more than 100.
Ohio Democratic nominee Amy Acton would become the state's first woman governor if elected.
Michigan Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson has said her miscarriage has shaped her health care message to voters.
Republican Ohio nominee Vivek Ramaswamy has faced bipartisan criticism over an ad about Acton's estranged mother.
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As vote counting in Israel wound down Wednesday, Benjamin Netanyahu’s political position improved. His Likud party and coalition partners edged ahead of their leading competitor, but the article title says there was no clear path to an outright victory.
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The vote count was taking place in Israel.
More than 80 percent of the votes had been counted.
Likud was projected to win 26 seats in the Knesset.
Netanyahu’s coalition partners were also edging ahead of the leading competitor.
The leading competitor was retired Gen. Gadi Eisenkot.
The article describes Netanyahu’s prospects as improving but says an outright victory was not assured.
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Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to rally for Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, with the event expected to begin at 6 p.m. EDT. President Donald Trump is campaigning in Ohio ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms, while Vice President JD Vance is campaigning in North Carolina.
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Obama is set to rally for Ossoff and Bottoms in Georgia.
The Georgia rally is expected to start at 6 p.m. EDT.
Trump is returning to Ohio for the third time in a month.
Trump is campaigning to keep Republicans in control of Congress.
Vance is campaigning in North Carolina.
Republicans are concerned about retaining North Carolina’s Senate seat.
Republican Michael Whatley is running against Democrat Roy Cooper to succeed retiring Sen. Thom Tillis.
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Virgin Galactic moved its first Delta-class spacecraft, named Apeiron, from its factory in Mesa, Arizona, to Spaceport America in New Mexico. The company says it expects Apeiron’s first commercial flight to take place in early in the second quarter of 2027, after further ground and flight tests.
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Virgin Galactic selected the name Apeiron through a public vote.
The company plans to finish Apeiron’s avionics and flight software work at Spaceport America.
The planned test sequence includes ground tests, captive-carry tests, a drop test and a powered flight above 80 kilometers.
Virgin Galactic said in 2024 that it planned to put two Delta-class spacecraft into service by 2026; neither was in service at the time described in the article.
Virgin Galactic’s last flight with its VSS Unity spacecraft took place in June 2024.
Blue Origin’s New Shepard program was paused after its last flight in January, and its engineering teams shifted to other programs.
SpaceX flew its final free-flyer Dragon mission, Fram2, in April 2025.
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn was the “clear winner” of a final debate against Democrat Rob Sand. Reynolds, who is retiring, said she supports Lahn and praised his willingness to take a stand for vulnerable citizens.
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The debate was between Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand.
Kim Reynolds called Lahn the “clear winner” of the debate.
Reynolds said Lahn was willing to take a stand for vulnerable citizens.
Reynolds said she supports Lahn and Iowa First.
Reynolds is retiring as Iowa governor.
The article describes the debate as taking place before the midterm election.
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