Israeli candidate Gadi Eisenkot pledged to unite the country and investigate failures surrounding Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu campaigned on security and received an endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump, who called Eisenkot soft on Iran.
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Eisenkot made his pledge at his final major campaign rally before voting begins Tuesday.
He promised to create a state commission of inquiry into failures that preceded the October 7, 2023 attack.
Eisenkot said he would work to bring together Israelis who supported him and those who did not.
Polls had shown Netanyahu and Eisenkot running neck and neck before a ban on new polling began.
Trump urged Israelis on Truth Social to vote for Netanyahu and praised his record as prime minister.
Netanyahu called Eisenkot soft on Iran.
Netanyahu is facing a corruption trial and denies the charges.
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President Donald Trump accused Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of being a jihadist and linked his candidacy to the September 11 attacks at a Michigan rally. Critics called the remarks Islamophobic, while El-Sayed and Senator Bernie Sanders said they diverted attention from economic and other policy issues.
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Trump spoke at a Michigan rally on Sunday and accused El-Sayed of being a jihadist.
Trump said El-Sayed would need to pass through a metal detector to enter the Senate.
Trump brought the father of Todd Beamer, a passenger who fought back against hijackers on United Airlines Flight 93, onstage as a guest speaker.
Trump alleged that El-Sayed and family members had links to the Muslim Brotherhood; El-Sayed has denied connections to extremist groups.
El-Sayed responded at his own rally by saying, “I'll be Senator Mohamed to you, bro.”
Bernie Sanders said the attacks used Islamophobia because Trump's side had nothing to say about the real issues.
El-Sayed is running against Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's 3 November Senate election; the seat is held by Democrats and is considered a close race.
El-Sayed, a former public health official born in the United States to Egyptian parents, would be the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate if he wins.
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Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que apologized after a campaign event for Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton took place at its New Braunfels location. The restaurant said ownership had not approved the event and blamed a “rogue employee,” while Paxton and Republican officials publicly promoted the gathering.
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The event was listed for Saturday morning as part of Paxton’s “Come and Take It Tour.”
Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Darrell Issa were listed as participants; Paxton later posted that Cruz joined him.
The restaurant said it had no prior knowledge that Paxton would be allowed to hold the event at its location.
The restaurant said it does not endorse political candidates and that ownership had not authorized the event.
The article cited a RealClearPolitics polling average showing James Talarico ahead of Paxton, 48.4% to 46.9%.
Harris and Dallas counties reported record first-day early-voting numbers, while Denton County also set a first-day record.
The article cited a RealClearPolitics average showing Governor Greg Abbott leading Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa, 49.8% to 46.5%.
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Senior officials from Iran, Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia met in Tehran for talks. They discussed regional security, military aggression, and support for the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples.
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Senior officials from Iran attended the talks.
Officials from Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia also attended.
The talks took place in Tehran.
The officials discussed regional security.
The agenda included military aggression.
The officials discussed support for the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples.
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An inquest heard that Second Lt Max George, 26, died during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain in 2022 after a Warrior armoured vehicle reversed into him. The vehicle’s alarm for open rear doors had been faulty since 2018, and an officer leading a service inquiry said the driver would almost certainly have stopped if it had sounded.
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George died at the scene on 21 June 2022 during an exercise on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.
The inquest heard that George had left the vehicle through a rear door and was reaching for his weapon when the student commander ordered the Warrior to reverse.
A wire was broken in the alarm system, which was designed to alert the driver when the rear doors were open.
Lt Col Graham Watson said the driver would almost certainly have stopped if the alarm had sounded.
The inquest heard that soldiers shouted and sounded horns after the vehicle struck George, and that the vehicle remained stationary for 38 to 43 seconds.
The Warrior model involved was an FV-511, which was not ordinarily used for disembarking troops and close combat.
Watson told the inquest that personnel in 5 Rifles were not very familiar with the FV-511 and its differences from the FV-510.
The inquest is ongoing at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner's Court.
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Ukrainian forces have reportedly made gains near Oleksandrivka, around the junction of Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, potentially putting Russian supply routes under pressure. The front remains contested, and the Institute for the Study of War says the Ukrainian counterattacks may also disrupt Russian offensive plans.
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Military observer Kostiantyn Mashovets reported that Ukrainian forces retook Perebudova, Komar and Fedorivka in Donetsk oblast.
Mashovets said Ukrainian troops advanced from Vesele toward Skudne; the ISW assessed that Russian forces were likely pushed out of a salient northwest of the Fedorivka-Burlatske line.
Russian forces reportedly still hold positions on the northeastern edge of Perebudova, while Mashovets also reported Russian advances southwest of Novopavlivka.
The article says Ukrainian counterattacks in the Oleksandrivka direction prompted Russia to redirect elements of naval infantry units intended for operations elsewhere.
The ISW said the counterattacks may be aimed at disrupting Russian offensive plans as well as regaining territory.
The article says Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi began over the summer and ended this month, disrupting Russian efforts around the Lyman axis and the Donbas Fortress Belt.
Military analyst Giorgi Revishvili warned that winter weather could reduce Ukrainian visibility and reconnaissance, while potentially giving Russian forces more chances to infiltrate positions and use heavier equipment.
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Christopher Sabatini of Chatham House says Lula reshaped Brazil’s election campaign by reaching younger voters on social media and focusing on current economic concerns. He says Lula now faces the challenge of pursuing campaign promises while negotiating with a right-wing Congress.
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The video interview was published on October 26, 2026.
Erin Ogunkeye interviewed Christopher Sabatini, director of Chatham House’s Latin America Programme.
Sabatini discussed Lula’s campaign strategy and changes in Bolsonarismo.
The campaign used social media to engage younger voters.
Lula shifted attention from his past record toward the economic concerns of ordinary Brazilians.
Sabatini said voters wanted to know what Lula would do for them now.
The article highlights the difficulty of advancing campaign promises with a right-wing Congress.
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Israelis are set to vote in a closely contested election after years of conflict on multiple fronts. Polls suggest neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposing change bloc is likely to win enough seats for a clear majority, raising the prospect of lengthy coalition talks or another election.
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The election is the first since the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, which Israeli authorities have described as the country’s most catastrophic security failure since its founding.
Israel has been fighting in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria and has had two direct rounds of conflict with Iran, according to the article.
Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister and leader of Likud, is seeking another coalition with ultranationalist and religious parties.
Netanyahu argues that he can form a government without Arab parties and needs more time to continue Israel’s military campaigns.
Polls differ on which bloc has the advantage, and most show neither likely to win a decisive majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
Israel Democracy Institute president Yohanan Plesner said an indecisive result appeared most likely.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu and said he might be disinclined to continue the joint campaign against Iran if Netanyahu loses office.
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Anthropic filed for an initial public offering that could make it one of the world’s most valuable companies and provide substantial funding for its expansion. Its prospectus reports rapid revenue growth but also a large first-half loss, warns that growth may slow, and outlines risks from advanced AI. The offering’s size, valuation and price remain uncertain amid investor concerns about high AI spending and debt.
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Anthropic filed IPO papers on Monday, with a Wall Street debut anticipated before Thanksgiving.
The company reported about $16.3 billion in revenue in the first half of 2026.
Anthropic reported a net loss of $80.7 billion for the first half of 2026, largely due to changes in the fair value of bonds convertible into shares.
Revenue grew 1,368 percent in the three months ended June 30 compared with the same period a year earlier.
Anthropic warned that its revenue growth rate could decline over time and fluctuate.
The IPO’s final valuation, offering price and fundraising total have not been determined.
The prospectus lists risks from AI misuse and security threats, as well as outputs that could be interpreted as coercive, deceptive or manipulative.
Some investors recently valued Anthropic at about $1.5 trillion, down from roughly $2 trillion a week earlier, according to Reuters.
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Some buyers of Apple’s newly launched $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo report bright and dead lines on its internal screen, sometimes after only a few openings. iFixit’s teardown and CT scans point to a possible hinge alignment problem that may put stress on the OLED display, but Apple has not confirmed the cause or the scale of the issue.
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The iPhone Duo launched the week before the article was published and costs $2,000.
Reports show similar screen damage, including bright lines and dead pixels extending toward the display’s edges.
Some owners say their screens failed within about a day, while others report problems after only a few openings or during setup.
iFixit found that the reported damage begins below the hinge’s ribbon cable and identified a change in the width of the hinge support mechanism.
iFixit proposed that a hinge component may stick and prevent the display from bending properly when the phone closes, putting stress on the OLED panel.
A YouTuber also suggested that a thinner hinge link may stick to the support plate or break during use; these explanations remain unconfirmed.
The article says replacing the OLED reportedly costs about half the phone’s price.
Some customers have reported getting replacement devices at Apple stores, but replacement stock may be limited; Apple has not publicly acknowledged the problem.
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Ahead of Israel’s general election, some Israelis called for political change while others supported Benjamin Netanyahu staying in power. Palestinians in Gaza said a change in Israeli leadership would do little to change their lives under occupation.
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Israel was holding a general election the following day.
Some Israelis called for change in government.
Other Israelis backed Benjamin Netanyahu remaining in power.
Palestinians in Gaza said a leadership change would do little to change their reality.
The article focused on Palestinian and Israeli views ahead of the election.
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Israeli citizens living abroad cannot vote from overseas, so tens of thousands are expected to travel to Israel for the election. A “Fly and Vote” initiative helps organize their trips, while polls point to a close race that could determine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future.
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Israeli citizens living abroad cannot cast ballots from overseas.
Tens of thousands of expatriate Israelis are expected to fly to Israel to vote.
The “Fly and Vote” initiative helps expatriates organize travel for the election.
A petition by Netanyahu’s Likud party to restrict the initiative failed.
Supporters of opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot were waiting at Tel Aviv airport.
Polls predict a tight election, according to the article.
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Authorities are searching for Jacob Morley, 28, after he escaped from Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Correction said he was discovered missing late October 25 and that security cameras showed him crossing the perimeter fence in a prison uniform.
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Morley was serving a life sentence for first-degree murder and other crimes committed in Carter County, Tennessee.
The Tennessee Department of Correction said staff confirmed Morley was missing at about 11:30 p.m. on October 25, 2026.
Security cameras showed Morley breach the prison’s perimeter fence and leave wearing his department uniform.
Authorities are working with local, state and federal law enforcement to find him.
Morley is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 240 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair.
Lake County Sheriff Bryan Avery advised the public not to approach or try to apprehend Morley, and to call 911 with sightings or information.
The prison is in Tiptonville and has capacity for 1,776 male inmates.
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Serbia’s Student List won a projected 53% of the vote, giving it 141 seats in the 250-seat parliament, and is preparing to discuss forming a government. The movement has no clear leader or governing experience, and says it will focus on fighting corruption, restoring the rule of law and reforming state institutions.
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The Centre for Free Elections and Democracy projected the Student List at 53% of the vote and 141 parliamentary seats.
Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat on Sunday, ending his 14-year period of dominance in Serbian politics.
The Serbian Progressive party won a projected 39% of the vote and 103 seats.
The remaining parliamentary seats went to national minority party lists.
The Student List uses collective decision-making and has not identified who would become prime minister or join the cabinet.
Its platform includes an independent police unit accountable to prosecutors and efforts to remove party loyalists from state-owned companies.
The movement also proposes independent oversight of major state infrastructure contracts and reforms to the judiciary, media, education and healthcare.
The election followed two years of protests triggered by a railway station canopy collapse that killed 16 people.
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Tennessee officials are searching for Jacob Morley, a 28-year-old convicted murderer who escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville on Sunday evening. Morley was serving a life sentence for the 2022 murder of Cody Birchfield; officials urged the public not to approach him and to report information to the Tennessee Department of Correction.
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The Tennessee Department of Correction announced Morley's escape on Monday.
Prison staff noticed Morley was missing at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, according to local reports.
Surveillance footage reportedly showed Morley crossing the prison perimeter fence while wearing his TDOC uniform.
TDOC describes Morley as 5 feet 11 inches tall and 240 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair.
Morley received a life sentence for murdering Cody Birchfield in 2022.
Birchfield's body was found buried beneath Morley's home about a month after he was reported missing.
Morley was also convicted of aggravated burglary, evidence tampering, evading arrest and vandalism.
TDOC asked the public not to try to apprehend Morley and to report information about his whereabouts to its tip line.
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Anthropic filed to go public on Nasdaq under the ticker ANT, with a possible debut next month. The offering could raise as much as $100 billion, but its size and valuation are not set; the filing reports rapid revenue growth alongside large losses and outlines plans to fund expansion.
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Anthropic filed a 335-page registration document for an initial public offering.
The company plans to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol ANT.
Reports cited in the article say the IPO could raise as much as $100 billion, potentially exceeding SpaceX’s reported $86 billion offering earlier this year.
Anthropic’s valuation and the IPO’s final offering price and proceeds have not been established.
The filing says Anthropic’s net loss was $80.7 billion in the first half of 2026, compared with $13 billion in the same period a year earlier.
Anthropic said it may use IPO proceeds to acquire businesses and technology and invest in infrastructure.
CEO Dario Amodei recently argued in an essay for slowing development of the most advanced AI models.
Anthropic was founded in 2021 by former OpenAI leaders and competes with OpenAI and other AI companies.
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The Pentagon is urging Congress to retain provisions in the annual defense policy bill that would authorize changing the Department of Defense’s name to the Department of War. The article says President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have supported the change.
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The Pentagon is pressing Congress to keep the name-change provisions in the annual defense policy bill.
The provisions would formally authorize renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
The article identifies Donald Trump as the current president and a supporter of the change.
The article identifies Pete Hegseth as secretary of war and a supporter of the change.
The article notes that many in Washington would have left the department’s name unchanged.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that military escalation involving Iran and Gulf nations could have devastating consequences. Egypt’s foreign minister said Cairo is in daily contact with Tehran, Washington and regional partners to prevent another full-scale military clash.
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Antonio Guterres warned of devastating consequences from military escalation involving Iran and Gulf nations.
Guterres specifically warned of escalation in the Gulf region.
Egypt’s foreign minister said Cairo is in daily contact with Tehran.
The minister said Cairo is also in daily contact with Washington and regional partners.
Egypt says it is pursuing those contacts to prevent another full-scale military clash.
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House Judiciary Committee Democrats released a staff report calling for an independent special counsel to investigate President Donald Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The report cites accounts involving 11 women, including allegations of serious sexual misconduct by five; the allegations are disputed, and no criminal findings against Trump are reported in the article.
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The report says accounts from 11 women connect Trump to Epstein’s circle in different ways; it says five women directly accuse Trump of serious sexual misconduct in Epstein’s company or presence.
The White House denied the allegations and said Trump had been fully exonerated of anything related to Epstein.
Democratic committee staff accused the Justice Department of improperly withholding Epstein-related records and impeding investigative efforts; these are staff conclusions, not findings by the full committee or a court.
An email from an assistant U.S. attorney said flight records showed Trump aboard Epstein’s private jet at least eight times from 1993 to 1996.
The same email listed Ghislaine Maxwell, later convicted of offenses connected to Epstein, on at least four of those flights.
Trump has said he ended his relationship with Epstein and barred him from Mar-a-Lago.
A July 2025 Justice Department and FBI memo said Epstein harmed more than 1,000 victims, but investigators found no incriminating client list or credible evidence that Epstein blackmailed prominent people.
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A student-led list won Serbia’s elections by a convincing majority, removing Aleksandar Vucic from power. University professors and experts are taking over, and efforts to restore state institutions are beginning.
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A student-led list won Serbia’s elections by a convincing majority.
The election result ousted Aleksandar Vucic from power.
Vucic is moving into opposition.
Vucic had been in power for 14 years.
University professors and experts are taking over.
The new leadership faces work to recover state institutions.
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