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Binance said it had recovered or replaced 90 percent of assets stolen in a $6.3 billion cryptocurrency hack.

In the United States, election officials described the effects of Justice Department pressure, while Alaska challenged a federal lawsuit over Senate ballot certification. About 320,000 people protested over living costs and public services in France, where most marches were peaceful. The United States Embassy in Moscow warned of a credible threat of a mass-casualty event at a museum reserve on October 31.

Key Developments

A federal judge permanently dismissed President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal.
Washington, D.C., and Virginia sued to block construction of Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch, arguing that it requires congressional authorization.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk defended his government’s proposed changes to control of the constitutional court, drawing protests and legal criticism.
Lewis Hamilton took pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix, his first pole for the team.
Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat by Chelsea left the club one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

About 320,000 people protested across France over living costs and public services on Saturday.

A local ceasefire allowed residents to leave Russian-occupied Oleshky and reach Ukrainian-held territory, where evacuees reunited with family members. Youth-led demonstrations also took place in Germany and Italy. In Gaza, Israeli attacks and related incidents killed at least four Palestinians on Saturday, according to reports.

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Nigeria isolated two people with suspected Ebola infections in the northeast and began testing samples and tracing contacts.
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow warned of a credible threat of a mass-casualty event at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve on October 31 and urged people to avoid the site.
London police arrested at least 48 people at a protest supporting Palestine Action, which is banned in the United Kingdom.
Pope Leo XIV called on governments to keep humans responsible for decisions involving force ahead of November talks on lethal autonomous weapons.

Washington, D.C., and Virginia sued to stop construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch.

The lawsuit says the project needs congressional approval and could disrupt traffic, emergency response and the environment. The Nov. 3 midterm elections are days away, with campaigns making final appeals and disputes over voting procedures moving through the courts. In Alaska, federal investigators are examining efforts to confuse voters in the Senate race. A federal judge also dismissed Trump’s defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal over a report about Jeffrey Epstein.

Key Developments

The administration said work on the 250-foot arch could begin as early as next week, while a judge considers a separate challenge.
Alaska officials argued that separating ballots cast for a second candidate named Dan Sullivan would be impossible without violating voter privacy.
A UCLA analysis found that 8,880 of 20,930 names on a Justice Department list of possible noncitizen voters did not match California’s voter rolls.
The judge ruled that Trump’s complaint did not adequately allege actual malice, the standard for public figures bringing defamation claims.
A federal appeals court left in place limits on some administration voter-fraud investigations in nine states through the midterm elections.

Binance said it would cover users’ losses after hackers stole about $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency.

Blockchain firms identified North Korea’s Lazarus Group as the likely culprit, while the investigation continued. The theft renewed scrutiny of security across cryptocurrency platforms. Separately, major technology companies reported strong demand for AI services while continuing heavy investment in infrastructure. Governments also advanced plans for lunar nuclear power, and NASA sought commercial proposals for the Hubble Space Telescope.

Key Developments

Binance said blockchain partners had frozen at least $3 billion in stolen assets, and the company was working to restore withdrawals.
The United States, Russia and China plan to develop nuclear reactors to power lunar bases, with NASA aiming for a reactor by 2030.
Artists in Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s electorate opposed a possible copyright change that would let AI companies use online work unless creators opt out.
A Match Group survey of 3,000 British singles found that 39 percent had used AI in their dating lives.
NASA asked commercial companies for proposals to reboost, service or safely dispose of Hubble, with responses due by November 30.

Jio Platforms raised $3.2 billion in India’s largest-ever IPO.

The day's business stories ranged from digital finance and consumer costs to pressure on transport and property markets. In the United Kingdom, a proposed budget rule put long-term savings in focus, while charity retailers faced online competition and higher costs. In North America, tariffs and higher vehicle expenses weighed on local industry and household decisions.

Key Developments

Jio Platforms shares rose 21 percent on their first day, valuing the company at $131.5 billion.
Binance said it had recovered or replenished 90 percent of assets stolen in a $6.3 billion hack.
A paper mill that anchors Témiscaming, Quebec, shut down indefinitely after U.S. tariffs hit the forestry sector, leaving most of its 360 employees out of work.
Coutts found that 80 percent of homes in prime central London sold below asking price, at an average discount of 10 percent.
Avanti West Coast paid more than £20 million in passenger compensation over three months this summer.

South Africa won the Test series after Australia collapsed in Cape Town.

Manchester City lost 1-0 to Brighton, while Manchester United fell 2-0 at Chelsea and remained one point above the relegation zone. Lewis Hamilton took his first pole position for Ferrari in Mexico City, edging George Russell by nine thousandths of a second. The Youth Olympic Games opened in Dakar, the first Olympic event held in Africa.

Key Developments

Simon Harmer took six wickets for 16 runs as Australia were dismissed for 111.
Pakistan chased 326 to beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the one-day international tri-series final.
Paris Saint-Germain extended their winning run to nine matches after Achraf Hakimi scored a hat-trick against Le Havre.
Fallon Sherrock defeated world darts champion Luke Littler in a live television event in Manchester.
Oleksandr Usyk plans to return to cruiserweight in 2027 and pursue another undisputed championship.

Binance said it had recovered or replaced 90 percent of assets stolen in a $6.3 billion cryptocurrency hack.

In the United States, election officials described the effects of Justice Department pressure, while Alaska challenged a federal lawsuit over Senate ballot certification. About 320,000 people protested over living costs and public services in France, where most marches were peaceful. The United States Embassy in Moscow warned of a credible threat of a mass-casualty event at a museum reserve on October 31.

Key Developments

A federal judge permanently dismissed President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal.
Washington, D.C., and Virginia sued to block construction of Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch, arguing that it requires congressional authorization.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk defended his government’s proposed changes to control of the constitutional court, drawing protests and legal criticism.
Lewis Hamilton took pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix, his first pole for the team.
Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat by Chelsea left the club one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

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Binance said it had recovered or replaced 90 percent of assets stolen in a $6.3 billion cryptocurrency hack.

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About 320,000 people protested across France over living costs and public services on Saturday.

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Washington, D.C., and Virginia sued to stop construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch.

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Binance said it would cover users’ losses after hackers stole about $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency.

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Jio Platforms raised $3.2 billion in India’s largest-ever IPO.

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South Africa won the Test series after Australia collapsed in Cape Town.

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Binance said it had recovered or replaced 90 percent of assets stolen in a $6.3 billion cryptocurrency hack.

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Binance said it had recovered or replaced 90 percent of assets stolen in a $6.3 billion cryptocurrency hack.

Key Developments

Top Stories

About 320,000 people protested across France over living costs and public services on Saturday.

Key Developments

Top Stories

Washington, D.C., and Virginia sued to stop construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch.

Key Developments

Top Stories

Binance said it would cover users’ losses after hackers stole about $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency.

Key Developments

Top Stories

Jio Platforms raised $3.2 billion in India’s largest-ever IPO.

Key Developments

Top Stories

South Africa won the Test series after Australia collapsed in Cape Town.

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Binance said it had recovered or replaced 90 percent of assets stolen in a $6.3 billion cryptocurrency hack.

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