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The most significant development today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights due to an air traffic communications outage, which was eventually lifted early this morning, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and impacting other transportation systems like Amtrak. In other major news, Ukraine has significantly damaged Russia's military capabilities by knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, while a cruise ship collision with a tanker in New Orleans resulted in all passengers being rescued safely.
ICE Is Running One of the Largest Anti-Left Surveillance Ops in US History
ICE has orchestrated one of the largest domestic surveillance operations against left-wing activists in U.S.
Two high-speed trains collide near Toledo, Spain
A high-speed train collided with another stationary train near Toledo, Spain, killing at least 10 people and derailing…
What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.
China’s snooping around Pacific undersea cables raises risks for Big Tech
US-owned trans-Pacific cables face growing risks from sabotage and China.
Barcelona unrest: how to fabricate a protest in the age of TikTok
On October 24, TikTok accounts linked to the anonymous Blocus platform promoted gatherings in Barcelona ostensibly about…
Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years
The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.
Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says
Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.
Spain train crash: 'At least 10 dead' in high-speed collision
Wealth Inequality in America drawn to scale
An interactive visualization illustrates America's extreme wealth inequality by drawing U.S.
Kenyan family protest extradition hearing delay of ex-British soldier accused of murdering kin
No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, family says.
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".
Arab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.
Jio shares surge 21% in market debut after blockbuster India IPO
Jio has debuted as India's second-most valuable listed company, behind its parent, Reliance Industries.
King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and…
Watch: 'No clear winner' in Israel election - what happens now?
Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.
China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare
As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.
CFTC Sues Utah, Warns Kalshi Crackdown Threatens Federal Oversight
The federal government has hauled Utah into court over prediction markets, challenging a state gambling crackdown that…
China's Stock Market Has Lost $2.4 Trillion as Investors Doubt Its AI Boom Will Ever Pay Off
Stocks on China's mainland have shed about $2.4 trillion since May as investors doubt AI companies can turn a profit,…
Ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder case
Marry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted…
Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking case
The three brothers were found guilty of drugging and raping several women over the course of decades.
What we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump
The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky has had no electricity, gas or water for three years, as residents reported having…
Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say
The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been…
Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled in leopard enclosure
The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.
Deaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry finds
Overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.
Ghanaian twin brothers and US woman plead guilty to $9m romance scam
The group targeted elderly people across US and Europe, luring them into romantic relationship before persuading them to…
Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria
Yahaya Masussuka had posted videos in which he rejected some elements of mainstream Islam.
Brazil Supreme Court Delays Betting Ban Ruling for Nov. 3 Hearing
A day after the presidential election runoff, Justice Luiz Fux has called a public hearing on Brazil’s ban on sports…
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro headed to US, sources say
Flávio Bolsonaro's passports cancelled after he fails to surrender them
The defeated presidential candidate is under investigation for alleged money laundering and barred from leaving Brazil.