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Meduza· 1h
Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Yaroslavl overnight, sparking a major fire.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· 1h
Russian forces struck Kharkiv overnight with ballistic missiles and guided bombs, hitting a medical facility, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· 1h
U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States will be held November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Crust News· 5h
The United States attacked Iran a day before the midterm elections, Crust News reports, though the article gives no cause or further detail beyond the timing.
crustnews.com/usa-attacks-iran-a-day-bef…
Crust News· 5h
The Israeli opposition has chosen Eisenkot to form a government, but lacks a majority to do so.
Netanyahu stays on as Israel's caretaker prime minister until a new government forms, a new election remains the most likely option.
Brian Tyler Cohen· 6h
"If we can deliver a blue tsunami on Election Day, then Trump’s inevitable post-election lawsuit hurricane will likely be reduced to a puddle. It’s one thing to litigate 42,000 ballots. It’s another thing entirely to sustain losses in TX, MI, OH, NC, ME and so on— and still pretend you were robbed.“
Crust News· 6h
Haley Stevens, an AIPAC-funded Democrat who lost the Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed his Trump-endorsed Republican opponent Mike Rogers two days before the election, and…
Mother Jones· 6h
Mike Rogers is “the worst kind of politician,” Haley Stevens said about the GOP candidate just a few months before endorsing him.
The Kyiv Independent· 6h
⚡Russian missile attack hits Kharkiv medical facility, 25 casualties reported amid strikes across Ukraine.
Russian forces struck a medical facility in Kharkiv overnight on Nov. 3, with 25 people reported injured and approximately 200 patients facing evacuation, local authorities said.
The Kyiv Independent· 7h
⚡Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl reportedly struck, multiple fires reported.
Ukraine reportedly struck an oil refinery in the Russian city of Yaroslavl with drones overnight on Nov. 3, with residents reporting several fires at the facility, according to Ukrainian monitoring channels.
Drop Site News· 8h
⚡️New from @dropsitenews.com: Mike Rogers Earned $420,000 From Firm Now Helping Hegseth Plan Iran War‘s Next Phase
After leaving Congress, Rogers received lucrative board fees from MITRE, a consultancy tapped by Pete Hegseth to help plan...
Story by Tom Perkins
www.d…
Reason· 8h
Four federal courts say the Trump administration is trying to usurp the states' constitutional authority over elections.
Hell Gate· 8h
Morning Spew for Night Owls—Swingy districts, unbelievable candidates, and lots and lots of money. Plus more news to kick off your week.
Meduza· 8h
Russia refused to extend a ceasefire for evacuating civilians from occupied Oleshky, a Ukrainian official says. Also over the weekend, hackers targeted emergency alert apps in Russia and Ukraine, sending false warnings of nuclear attacks. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Crust News· 9h
The USA launched another attack on Iran.
For weeks, strikes have hit Iran's coast, and the USA wouldn't admit it was behind the attacks.
On the eve of the midterm elections, US officials finally confirmed the country was behind tonight's attack.
Meduza· 9h
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ordered Russia's return to international hockey, potentially costing Ukraine its first men's World Championship berth in 20 years. Organizers have yet to explain how Russia will fit into tournaments already scheduled. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
The Lever· 9h
🚨 Democrats could win Congress and still lose the larger fight.
The right spent decades building its media, donor and political machine.
Reed Galen warns that winning one election won't dismantle it — and Democrats still aren't prepared.
www.levernews.com/democrats-co...
Mother Jones· Mon 23:53
As voters sweat high prices and corruption, the president talks up his fountain repairs and plans to install 500 more statues.
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 23:53
⚡️Witkoff reveals location, date for new trilateral peace deal negotiations.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Nov. 3 that new rounds of trilateral peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. will be held on Nov. 10 in Abu Dhabi.
Wonkette· Mon 23:49
www.wonkette.com/p/judge-refu...
this is a good one :)
Zeteo· Mon 23:34
$474 million might sound like an obscene amount of cash to drop into the Midterm election, but for Musk, it’s basically a trip to the mall. Turns out, a mere 0.05% of his total wealth can help the GOP win the midterms.
From @andrewperez.bsky.social @swin24.bsky.social
zeteo.com/p/elon-musk-...
Mondoweiss· Mon 23:28
In a shock move, Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. While the exact reasons are unclear, there is no doubt Israel played a central role.
VTDigger· Mon 23:19
The largest sums of money are directed toward hospital infrastructure upgrades and funds to facilitate hospital redesign.
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 23:09
⚡️Zelensky confirms Ukraine targeted Russian emergency alert systems in retaliatory hack.
"When it was very clear to all our people and to all our personnel and intelligence that it's [Russia's] personal attack against our people, civilians, of course, we responded," Zelensky told PBS NewsHour.
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 23:09
⚡️Zelensky confirms Ukraine targeted Russian emergency alert systems in retaliatory hack.
"When it was very clear to all our people and to all our personnel and intelligence that it's [Russia's] personal attack against our people, civilians, of course, we responded," Zelensky told PBS NewsHour.
Popular Information· Mon 22:55
On October 26, the Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee released a report that contains a new, detailed allegation of rape against Trump.
A large majority of major media outlets have completely ignored the new allegations.
Popular Information· Mon 22:55
On October 26, the Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee released a report that contains a new, detailed allegation of rape against Trump.
A large majority of major media outlets have completely ignored the new allegations.
The Parnas Perspective· Mon 22:44
NEWS: "WTF" Republicans furious as Trump ends campaign at the reflecting pool.
Privately, Republicans place all the blame on Trump.
Meanwhile, Netanyahu pushes Iran strikes (Trump wavers). DOJ's indictment of FBI agents is thrown out. And more. aaronparnas.substack.com/p/news-wtf-r...
Zeteo· Mon 22:39
Musk has spent $474 million to help Trump and the GOP win the midterms. For everyday Americans, it’s the equivalent of buying a few IMAX tickets or a DoorDash dinner for two.
From @swin24.bsky.social @andrewperez.bsky.social
Read: zeteo.com/p/elon-musk-...
Zeteo· Mon 22:39
Musk has spent $474 million to help Trump and the GOP win the midterms. For everyday Americans, it’s the equivalent of buying a few IMAX tickets or a DoorDash dinner for two.
From @swin24.bsky.social @andrewperez.bsky.social
Read: zeteo.com/p/elon-musk-...
Mother Jones· Mon 22:38
Read @hurwitz.bsky.social's report on the global port strike that kicked off on Friday to protest the use of ports for arms exports.
Mother Jones· Mon 22:38
Read @hurwitz.bsky.social's report on the global port strike that kicked off on Friday to protest the use of ports for arms exports.
Zeteo· Mon 22:21
Are you ready for the midterms? Check out Zeteo's Indispensable Midterms Guide for everything you need to know ahead of tomorrow night. zeteo.com/p/zeteos-ind...
Zeteo· Mon 22:21
Are you ready for the midterms? Check out Zeteo's Indispensable Midterms Guide for everything you need to know ahead of tomorrow night. zeteo.com/p/zeteos-ind...
Crust News· Mon 21:37
The opposition in Israel have put forward their recommendations that Gadi Eisenkot forms a government in Israel. Arab parties are expected to also put forward the same recommendation.
Crucially, this does not oust Netanyahu, as online reports claim. No bloc has enough seats to form a government.
Crust News· Mon 21:37
The opposition in Israel have put forward their recommendations that Gadi Eisenkot forms a government in Israel. Arab parties are expected to also put forward the same recommendation.
Crucially, this does not oust Netanyahu, as online reports claim. No bloc has enough seats to form a government.
Meduza· Mon 21:22
Ukraine will have to wait until between late 2030 and late 2033 to receive 500 Patriot interceptor missiles approved for purchase by the US State Department, CNN and European Pravda report. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Mon 21:22
Ukraine will have to wait until between late 2030 and late 2033 to receive 500 Patriot interceptor missiles approved for purchase by the US State Department, CNN and European Pravda report. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
+972 Magazine· Mon 21:06
The far right sought to intimidate Arab voters into staying home, only to discover that fear and open incitement can spark historic mobilization instead of silence.
www.972mag.com/israel-elect...
+972 Magazine· Mon 21:06
The far right sought to intimidate Arab voters into staying home, only to discover that fear and open incitement can spark historic mobilization instead of silence.
www.972mag.com/israel-elect...
Truthout· Mon 20:57
A growing number of House Democrats are calling for Rep. Haley Stevens to be expelled from their caucus after she seemingly broke rules in her surprise endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in the tight Senate race in Michigan on Sunday, marked by some as a “despicable betrayal.”
Truthout· Mon 20:57
A growing number of House Democrats are calling for Rep. Haley Stevens to be expelled from their caucus after she seemingly broke rules in her surprise endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in the tight Senate race in Michigan on Sunday, marked by some as a “despicable betrayal.”
Wisconsin Watch· Mon 20:43
Election Day tomorrow is kind of a big deal. If you still need to do some last-minute cramming before voting, we've got you covered: wisconsinwatch.org/2026/11/wisc...
The Intercept· Mon 20:31
As the Michigan Senate race finishes with a focus on the Democratic primary loser’s gripes over Israel, the party nominee has endured a barrage of anti-Muslim attacks.
Ken Klippenstein· Mon 19:51
Is Trump changing his mind on Iran?
Defector· Mon 19:28
Michigan really dodged a bullet: defector.com/haley-steven...
Capital & Main· Mon 19:25
At a vigil in downtown Los Angeles for Dolores Huerta, mourners gathered to remember the veteran labor organizer and civil rights activist with affection and awe.
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 19:25
Some residents remaining in Russian-occupied Oleshky are willing to leave the town, while some families evacuated during the recent humanitarian mission are still on their way to Ukrainian-controlled territory, Ukraine's human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on Nov. 2.
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 19:07
Russian bomb strikes kill 24 at humanitarian aid center in Zaporizhzhia Oblast; Air raid alerts disrupt Ukrainian shopping malls for record one-third of operating hours in October; Russia adapts decoy drone for one-way attacks at ranges of up to 1,200 kilometers, HUR says; and more.
Mother Jones· Mon 19:00
The billionaires know their threat to leave CA if #Prop40 passes "is total propaganda,” Rep. @rokhanna.bsky.social told @michaelmechanic.bsky.social.
“The AI revolution is happening in the Bay Area—it’s not happening in Miami or Austin...They simply believe they’re entitled to this wealth."
Mother Jones· Mon 18:42
The Democratic Party’s reactions to Rep. Haley Stevens’ sudden decision to walk back her endorsement of US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and back Republican Mike Rogers have been scathing, to put it mildly.
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 18:38
⚡️️ 'Exceptionally horrific strike' — Russian bombs strike school used as humanitarian aid center in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, killing 24.
Following the initial strike, Russian forces dropped another nine aerial bombs on a shelter where people were taking refuge, Zelensky said.
ProPublica· Mon 18:12
NEW: ProPublica found that over 500 U.S. citizens have been detained by immigration agents.
Forty Democratic lawmakers are now asking the Department of Homeland Security to explain why Americans have been held against their will.
emptywheel· Mon 18:12
Margaret Donovan (attorney for Nikki Floris, against whom false statement charges were just dismissed) is channeling my beat: "This was a slapdash complaint, spaghetti at the wall, Hunter Biden conspiracy fever dream."
www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-d...
Meduza· Mon 17:51
Zelensky says Russian bombs struck a school used to distribute humanitarian aid in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, killing 18 people and injuring five. Local officials say 27 people remain missing. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
emptywheel· Mon 17:29
Now that Trump has brought his bullshit claims about election crimes to SCOTUS, reminder that John Roberts SPECIFICALLY said it was in the President's official duties to hire an AG who'll make bullshit claims about election crimes to help steal an election.
emptywheel.net/2026/10/26/t...
404 Media· Mon 17:15
My polling place was handing out AI slop to midterm voters.
Meduza· Mon 17:07
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, said she doesn’t know how many people left occupied Oleshky because officials “didn’t count them.” But she said many of the 750 available seats on evacuation buses went empty.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 17:05
⚡️️ Russian Defense Ministry to delay troop salary payments, media reports.
The Joint Group of Forces, the command currently fighting in Ukraine, would be exempted from the rule and receive their December pay before the new year, Verstka said.
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 17:03
⚡️️ Kremlin rules out further humanitarian operations like Oleshky evacuation for now.
Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Fox News that Ukraine would welcome further humanitarian ceasefires in other parts of the front line.
Wonkette· Mon 15:53
www.wonkette.com/p/new-york-t...
The Lever· Mon 15:41
From @davidsirota.com: By endorsing Republican Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed’s defeated primary rival proved that Democrats’ pro-oligarch faction is willing to destroy their own party.
Read David's full piece: www.levernews.com/haley-steven...
KFF Health News· Mon 15:00
The winner of the Georgia governor’s race will have to decide how to handle the fate of what was once the only active Medicaid work requirement program in the country.
kffhealthnews.org/medicaid/medicaid-work…
The Daily Yonder· Mon 14:48
Texas surpasses its early voting turnout record from the 2018 midterms, as polls suggest a possibility of the Lone Star State turning purple.
Mother Jones· Mon 14:30
“Millionaire Mike Rogers” is “the worst kind of politician.”
Mike Rogers “will be another rubber stamp” for Donald Trump’s agenda.
Here are some of the things Haley Stevens said about Mike Rogers before endorsing him.
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 14:29
⚡️ Update: Russian military equipment filmed by Sky News during ceasefire in Kherson Oblast was used for demining, Ukraine’s ombudsman claims.
The Intercept· Mon 14:29
By endorsing Abdul El-Sayed’s opponent for Israel’s sake, Stevens shows how the real threat to progress comes from centrists.
+972 Magazine· Mon 14:13
To oust Netanyahu, Israel’s opposition needs to learn this lesson from him
The secret to the prime minister’s political longevity has been abandoning commitments when they get in his way. It’s time his opponents did the same.
By Amos Brison
www.972mag.com/netanyahu-op...
+972 Magazine· Mon 14:10
What is being attacked here is our ability to lead ordinary lives: to live in our homes, send our children to school, run our businesses. None of these punitive measures will bring peace or security. They will only deepen the violence.
www.972mag.com/hebron-displ...
Meduza· Mon 14:07
Russia’s Rassvet constellation has lost a second satellite after it fell out of orbit and apparently burned up in the atmosphere.
meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Bolts· Mon 14:00
Iowa prisons have some of the nation’s highest racial disparities. According to data collected by the ACLU of Iowa, 25 percent of incarcerated Iowans are Black, but just 4 percent of the state’s population is Black.
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 13:10
⚡️Nearly 800 people evacuated from Oleshky, Melania Trump says, as Kyiv, Moscow withhold figures.
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 12:10
⚡️Russia exploits ceasefire to mask military movements, General Staff says.
Meduza· Mon 11:43
A humanitarian operation in Russian-occupied Oleshky credited to Melania Trump was actually negotiated by Russian and Ukrainian intelligence agencies, Le Monde reports. It remains unclear what role Washington played.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 11:28
⚡️Zelensky says he's ready to meet Putin in Turkey.
A meeting between the leaders is essential, said Zelensky, adding that Turkey can be a practical and realistic mediator of future talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
Crikey· Mon 10:14
Cost of living, corruption, tone deaf attacks and a crack suicide squad of candidates — this week's midterms could spell the end of the Trump era.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/11/02/u...
Meduza· Mon 09:02
Emergency alert apps in Russia and Ukraine were hacked, sending users false warnings of nuclear threats.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Mon 08:43
Ukrainian drones reportedly struck a major oil storage facility in Russia’s Samara region overnight.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 05:21
⚡️Ukrainian forces reportedly strike oil facility in Russia's Samara Oblast in overnight attack.
Monitoring channels reported that Ukrainian drones had struck the Samara Linear Production and Dispatch Station in the city of Prosvet, around 835 kilometers (520 miles) northeast of Ukraine's border.
Crikey· Mon 04:30
If things go as badly as projected for the Republicans, will they accept the result?
www.crikey.com.au/2026/11/02/u...
Crust News· Mon 04:10
At least 3,000 people have been forcibly displaced in Israel's illegal collective punishment campaign in Hebron in the West Bank.
crustnews.com/israel-displaces-about-3-0…
Crust News· Mon 04:05
Donald Trump tried to sue the Wall Street Journal for revealing his birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
Instead, the judge praised the journalism and threw out the lawsuit.
The Kyiv Independent· Sun 23:47
⚡️Ukrainian forces evacuate civilians around Kherson Oblast during Oleshky ceasefire.
167 Kherson Oblast residents trapped on the right bank of the Dnipro River were evacuated to safer areas in the region. 22 children and 21 people with limited mobility were among those evacuated.
The Lever· Sun 23:12
Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Mike Rogers is a betrayal, says
@davidsirota.com.
It also reveals something deeper about the Democratic establishment.
Read more in our gift link:
Wisconsin Watch· Sun 22:15
The election is underway for Wisconsin’s first open gubernatorial race in over 15 years as voters decide between two candidates who offer strikingly different views and rhetoric on election administration.
More from our partners at @Votebeat.org: wisconsinwatch.org/2026/10/wisc...
The Kyiv Independent· Sun 21:35
⚡️Ukraine's air raid alert system hacked, Air Force says as false nuclear, chemical warnings sound.
ProPublica· Sun 21:00
Brent Taylor, a Mississippi native who lives in an antebellum-style mansion east of Memphis, is favored to win Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District because of redistricting by state Republicans.
with @mlk50.com
Mother Jones· Sun 20:37
Dolores Huerta was most well-known for co-founding the United Farmworkers Union, but in her later years she became so much more than a labor rights activist.
Bolts· Sun 20:29
Iowa’s governor signed an executive order in 2020 restoring voting rights to people who finish their felony sentences. But the order was followed by little public outreach and Bolts’ reporting found that even public officials are confused.
Crust News· Sun 20:28
AIPAC-Funded Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers Two Days Before Election Day, Turning on Democrats.
Significant backlash has followed her move to support the opposition, including the news that she will never again be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party.
Racket· Sun 20:00
Time to talk! racketmn.com/lets-freak-o...
Mother Jones· Sun 19:42
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens broke with her party this morning, endorsing the Republican Mike Rogers and turning against Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race. “I don’t belong in Abdul’s campaign,” Stevens said in the social media video. “I do not stand with Hasan Piker.”
Defector· Sun 19:29
Pathetic crybaby Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers: defector.com/pathetic-cry...
The Kyiv Independent· Sun 19:12
⚡️Russian drone strike near school dormitory kills 13-year-old in Vinnytsia Oblast, injures more children.
A Russian drone strike on the grounds of a vocational school dormitory in Vinnytsia Oblast killed two people, including a 13-year-old girl, on Nov. 1, the State Emergency Service reported.
Mother Jones· Sun 18:06
UCLA data analysts found that over 40 percent of the people the Department of Justice has deemed likely noncitizens were not even on the state’s voter rolls in the first place, and many others are likely legally eligible to vote.
The Marshall Project· Sun 17:15
What would you tell a political candidate if you had five minutes together? We asked incarcerated readers across the country for their answers.
www.themarshallproject.org/2026/10/28/p...
The Kyiv Independent· Sun 15:57
⚡Foreign Minister Sybiha calls for Russian athlete travel ban as Moscow's ice hockey return risks forcing Ukraine out.
"I call on governments that have not lost their moral compass to deny Russian players entry to their territory," said Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
The Intercept· Sun 15:35
With Haley Stevens’s demand for an apology from the candidate who beat her, the party’s moderates are making clear they’d rather lose than empower a progressive wing critical of Israel.
The Parnas Perspective· Sun 15:11
Major good news update!! Medical breakthroughs, heroic rescues, puppies, and voter turnout is surging to its highest levels in years!
Meanwhile, we are beating Fox News and every other major media outlets for 6 weeks straight, educating folks leading up to Election Day. This is the future of media.
Zeteo· Sun 15:00
This week in Palestine,
- Israel continued to kill Palestinians across Gaza
- an American journalist was attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank
- Israeli forces raided over 15 towns in the West Bank, displacing hundreds of families
Read Zeteo’s roundup: zeteo.com/p/this-week-...
The Kyiv Independent· Sun 13:55
⚡Russian attacks kill 1, injure 47 over past day, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity.
The Kyiv Independent· Sun 13:55
⚡Russian attacks kill 1, injure 47 over past day, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity.
The Kyiv Independent· Sun 03:28
⚡Russian oil refinery in Kstovo ablaze after reported overnight drone strike.
A major Russian oil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, was reportedly targeted in a drone attack overnight on Nov. 1, according to Ukrainian monitoring channels.
ProPublica· Sun 02:00
We’ve tallied and catalogued more than 500 cases of U.S. citizens reportedly detained by federal immigration agents.
Search our database by the type of incident and the state where it happened to learn more.
Mother Jones· Sat 23:00
At the conclusion of a crowded campaign event at K’s Hamburger Shop in Troy, Ohio, I approached Vivek Ramaswamy with a simple question.
“Do you think Dr. Acton lied about being raped?” Ramaswamy did not give a straight answer.
Mother Jones· Sat 22:40
And they're getting help from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Quillette· Sat 21:51
After an inconclusive election, Israel’s Arab parties hold the balance of power—but a renewed war with Iran may yet hand Netanyahu another chance.
Mother Jones· Sat 21:37
President Trump’s oil and gas investments have grown by as much as $35.8 million, while the rest of us pay record gas prices.
Mother Jones· Sat 18:15
Why are prominent Democrats opposed to a pathbreaking wealth tax proposal?
The Kyiv Independent· Sat 16:34
Ukraine’s campaign targeting Russian oil refineries is ongoing, Ukrainian officials told the Kyiv Independent, rejecting reports that Kyiv had agreed to suspend the strikes.
Mother Jones· Sat 16:13
Americans are paying hundreds of dollars extra at the pump—and the president says “I don’t give a damn.”
Bolts· Sat 16:02
Iowa’s constitution bars anyone convicted of any felony from voting for life. In 2020, the governor signed an executive order to restore voting rights to people once they complete their sentences, but bureaucratic barriers still keep many from voting.
Zeteo· Sat 15:55
“[AI] is a weapon of literal and economic mass destruction.”
@attackerman.bsky.social explains why a weapon of mass destruction like artificial intelligence can't be left in the hands of oligarchs.
Read more: zeteo.com/p/we-need-to...
Wisconsin Watch· Sat 15:17
Baseball fever in Milwaukee is at an all-time high thanks to the Brewers’ historic World Series run.
Tawyana Duncan, president of Beckum Stapleton Little League, hopes the momentum will help sustain the sport in Milwaukee’s central city.
wisconsinwatch.org/2026/10/milw...
Mondoweiss· Sat 13:25
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye sent top security officials to Tehran as fears grow of a renewed U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. With little leverage over Trump, the Gulf states face devastating consequences if the war resumes.
The Kyiv Independent· Sat 13:10
⚡️️ Oleshky residents reach Ukrainian-controlled territory after escaping Russian occupation.
Wisconsin Watch· Sat 12:48
A Wisconsin man arrested by ICE in Racine last year — while agents were looking for someone else — is at the center of a case that the U.S. Supreme Court may take up. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/10/wisc...
The Kyiv Independent· Sat 12:45
⚡️️ Zelensky arrives in Istanbul for 'important talks' with Turkey's Erdogan.
The Kyiv Independent· Sat 12:30
⚡️️ Update: Evacuees from occupied Oleshky en route to Ukrainian-controlled territory after 4 planes land in Belarus.
emptywheel· Sat 12:14
Here's one of biggest problems w/NYT's terrible editorial choices on AK story, & why @patrickhealynyt.bsky.social is world's biggest chump for making them. We're effectively watching Todd Blanche do what Jeffrey Clark was prevented from doing. Healy doesn't see it.
emptywheel.net/2026/10/26/t...
The Kyiv Independent· Sat 11:35
⚡️️ Russian attacks kill 5, injure at least 46 as Ukraine faces 'difficult' energy situation.
emptywheel· Sat 11:02
Read how Navajos were disenfranchised in 2024--critically important given that district is competitive this year.
www.votebeat.org/arizona/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Sat 09:41
⚡️️ Lavrov denies Kyiv Independent reporting on Russian push for Putin-Zelensky phone call.
"Don't trust them," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said when asked about the reports.
The Kyiv Independent· Sat 09:01
⚡️️ Update: US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine as Zelensky warns of years-long wait for deliveries.
"We are asking our American partners to find a solution for the time when there is a real danger and a real need to use PAC-3 interceptors," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Mother Jones· Sat 09:00
After a a crowded campaign event at K’s Hamburger Shop in Troy, Ohio, this week, I approached Vivek Ramaswamy with a simple question.
“Do you think Dr. Acton lied about being raped?”
Hell Gate· Sat 01:00
Morning Spew for Night Owls—Democrats want to take back some turf.
Meduza· Fri 23:22
The U.S. State Dept has approved a possible sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine for about $2.1 billion. Partners and allies will fund it in full; no delivery start date was specified. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Tyee· Fri 23:03
It’s the Halloween issue of the Weekender! 🎃👻 The creepiest thing on our minds right now? ‘You Can See Everything.’
Read @melwoods.me's excellent essay on what could be the movie of the year.
thetyee.ca/Culture/2026...
Zeteo· Fri 23:00
“Our numbers cratered… we could not escape it,” says an ally of Vivek Ramaswamy.
Ramaswamy and his allies were bombarded with complaints from Republicans over his sleazy ad, sources tell Zeteo.
Read more: zeteo.com/p/vivek-rama...
Mother Jones· Fri 23:00
“We’ve been so torn apart by these culture wars, that really the only winners are like 15 billionaire tech dudes.
That is exactly what these data centers are about—it is about billionaires controlling our land, our lives, our future.”
ProPublica· Fri 22:30
Brent Taylor, who is running to represent a U.S. congressional district that includes Shelby County, previously dismantled the county’s effort to ensure that its bail practices did not discriminate against poor people, who are disproportionately Black.
with @mlk50.com
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 21:28
⚡US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine as NATO commander dismisses delivery concerns.
Zeteo· Fri 21:28
Trump and Republicans are engaging in an all-out effort to challenge the results of next week’s midterm elections, in a desperate campaign to cling to power for the next two years.
@justinglawe.bsky.social and @swin24.bsky.social break down everything you need to know: zeteo.com/p/inside-tru...
Meduza· Fri 21:22
The G20's traditional group photo was canceled in Atlanta after several foreign ministers refused to pose alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Bloomberg reports. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
VTDigger· Fri 21:02
The podcast’s first episode advocates for trans youth to be included in crafting state policy amid nationwide threats against trans rights.
Erin in the Morning· Fri 20:55
A new YouGov poll shows that American voters trust Democrats far more than Republicans on issues related to transgender rights.
They prefer the Democratic approach, and Dems should run on their support of equality.
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Mother Jones· Fri 20:52
California billionaires may well prevail in their quest to block a state wealth tax
Flaming Hydra· Fri 20:45
TODAY: Farewell to our glorious NEW ENGLAND WEEK. First up: @davidjroth.bsky.social’s wife is FROM Maine. “When you go away and return, even if you are returning to your home and people you love and a whole fully understood life lived in Maine, you are coming From Away.” flaminghydra.com/from-away/
The Real News Network· Fri 20:26
“Macron and his government have left us no choice but to prepare for a total … shutdown of production and public services by uniting our trade union confederations and standing in solidarity with the students.”
@ctulocal1.bsky.social @haymarketbooks.org
Meduza· Fri 20:22
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, said the humanitarian mission in the city of Oleshky is coming to an end.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Racket· Fri 20:19
What are your gadget policies at home with your children? What are they exposed to at school? Think we're blowing this all out of proportion?
Drop Site News· Fri 19:52
⚡️ New at Drop Site: Record-High Heating Oil Prices Are Closing Argument in Maine Senate Race
The Iran War is driving ME heating oil prices through the roof, leaving Mainers in dire straits days ahead of the U.S. Senate election.
By @nathantbernard.bsky.social
www.dropsitenews.com/p/maine-heat...
Drop Site News· Fri 19:51
⚡️New at @dropsitenews.com: Republican Sens Took Campaign Cash from Trump Nominees They Backed
Sens. Blackburn, Hagerty, & Tuberville received tens of thousands of dollars in campaign donations from nominees to the board...
Story by Luke Lawson & Meghnad Bose
www.dropsitenews.com/p/blackburn-...
Mondoweiss· Fri 19:28
Liberal Zionists bemoan both ultra-nationalist extremists and pro-Palestine activists, but Israel's latest elections show how they ultimately come to the defense of apartheid every time.
Mother Jones· Fri 19:16
From Trump to Epstein to data centers, Democrats have seized on a rigged system as the unifying message of the midterms.
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 19:05
⚡️Update: Zelensky confirms talks in Turkey.
“We are also working to ensure that all available diplomatic opportunities are pursued,” Zelensky said on his Telegram channel.
Capital & Main· Fri 18:49
Jodi Borello is a onetime Republican now running as an independent in a deeply conservative district to unseat Republican incumbent state Sen. Camera Bartolotta.
With a clear anti-data center platform, experts said she could be uniquely positioned for an upset.
capitalandmain.com/can-an-indep...
Mother Jones· Fri 18:36
When asked by reporter @abbyvesoulis.bsky.social if he really believed that Amy Acton lied about her rape, Ramaswamy refused to answer the question directly.
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 18:25
⚡️G20 family photo allegedly canceled over Russian presence.
"There will definitely not be a family photo in which our European partners are together with Mr. Lavrov," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said, according to the German n-tv channel.
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 18:22
“A return to the negotiating table should not be confused with genuine progress toward peace,” writes Megi Benia, Founder and Director of the Strategic Security Initiative (SSI), in her op-ed.
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 17:59
⚡️Ukraine calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting over deadly Russian attacks on Dnipro, Chernihiv, Kremenchuk.
"Kick Russia out," Melnyk wrote on X.
At least 27 people were killed and 128 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day.
Racket· Fri 17:42
Halloween parties, trick-or-treating, and last call for many farmers markets in town.
Bolts· Fri 17:41
An Iowa man with a past conviction had to work with an attorney to help him manage bureaucratic obstacles blocking him from registering to vote, even though he was eligible. “I’m pretty mad. I’m an American citizen and I’ve got rights to vote,” he says.
The Intercept· Fri 17:28
James Talarico, Frederick D. Haynes, and Gina Hinojosa are all Christians running for public office — as Democrats — in Texas.
Meduza· Fri 17:06
European countries fear they could be shut out of talks to end Russia’s war with Ukraine, but they cannot agree among themselves on how to secure a seat at the negotiating table, the Financial Times reported.
meduza.io/en/feature/2...
The Walrus· Fri 17:01
Canada’s wealthiest 19,500 families hold 12 percent of the country’s family wealth. Investigative journalist Linda McQuaig and tax scholar Neil Brooks propose a wealth tax that could raise $40 billion a year. Here’s how it would work and what it could fund: thewalrus.ca/the-billionaire-...
emptywheel· Fri 16:45
Rayne Today looks at Mike Rogers' divided loyalties
emptywheel.net/2026/10/30/m...
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 16:29
⚡️Zelensky to visit Istanbul on Oct. 31 to discuss Black Sea security situation, Turkey says.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will reportedly discuss the security situation in the Black Sea and other developments related to Russia's war against Ukraine.
The Real News Network· Fri 16:22
El-Sayed has 95% of Democratic voters’ support—the same as the GOP support for Rogers. But “division” narratives hound only one candidate. Why?
By @ahjohnson.bsky.social
Defector· Fri 15:29
Russia is coming back to international hockey: defector.com/russia-is-co...
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 15:12
The Kremlin is seeking to avoid a face-to-face meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin by proposing they speak by phone instead, the Kyiv Independent has learned.
Mother Jones· Fri 15:04
What happened when @abbyvesoulis.bsky.social confronted Vivek Ramaswamy about his controversial ad
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 14:46
⚡️Update: Oleshky evacuation begins but volunteer claims Russia already moved people outside of agreed terms.
David Arakhamia, head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's parliamentary faction, said the Ukrainian delegation and residents evacuated from Oleshky were heading to Anapa in Russia.
+972 Magazine· Fri 14:43
Palestinian citizens are the big winners of Israel’s election. It doesn’t matter
The historic result for Arab parties is rendered meaningless by an Israeli opposition that appears unwilling to partner with them to depose Netanyahu
www.972mag.com/israel-elect...
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 14:42
⚡️Update: Russian deputy PM confirms strikes on 3 refineries, gas-chemical complex.
“There was minor damage at one plant, but overall, our defense system, the air defense system, worked,” Alexander Novak said, without specifying the locations of the facilities.
Mother Jones· Fri 14:30
The story of the 2026 election is corruption.
Hell Gate· Fri 14:08
"That's nothing new," McCreight said said about the lack of support from the county party. "We're an island out here and we've learned to live with it."
OUR REPORT FROM BATTLEGROUND BROOKLYN
And other links to start your day!
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The Real News Network· Fri 13:54
“We, the workers in the ports, know very well that without us nothing moves. Without our hands, containers remain still, ships are not loaded, the war machines are blocked.”
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 13:44
⚡️Russia set to return to international hockey after top sports court's ruling.
The sports court's ruling means that Russia will be able to participate in a sweep of forthcoming ice hockey tournaments in Canada, Czechia, the U.S., and Germany.
emptywheel· Fri 13:32
Stephen Miller Messed with Texas
emptywheel.net/2026/10/30/s...
The 19th· Fri 13:10
“If everything is two steps forward, one step back, if this is our one step back, hopefully we’ll get put back to where we were [before Trump]."
Wisconsin Watch· Fri 13:07
Wisconsin’s political landscape has changed significantly since Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative maps into law in 2024.
Read about the races to watch and what’s at stake in the fight for control of the Legislature.
wisconsinwatch.org/2026/10/wisc...
Meduza· Fri 11:03
Evacuations and aid distribution are underway in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where a temporary ceasefire has held for more than three days.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Fri 10:02
Russian troops have received their December pay before New Year’s for at least 18 years. Now, the Defense Ministry wants to push those payments to January.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 10:00
⚡️Oleshky evacuation begins but volunteer claims Russia already moved people outside of agreed terms.
The Daily Yonder· Fri 09:55
What Happened in Rural News This Month?
How closely have you been following the latest stories from rural communities across the country? From public benefits and health care to rural music festivals and midterms, this…
dailyyonder.com/what-happened-in-rural-n…
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 09:09
⚡️Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 27, injure 128 over past day as 'horrific attack' strikes Dnipro train station.
Meduza· Fri 09:02
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says 862 Ukrainian drones headed toward the capital overnight, with 170 shot down on approach. Meanwhile, reports suggest a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at an oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Fri 08:43
Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and Russia’s human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova have traveled to the occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 06:04
⚡Russian oil refinery reportedly attacked amid renewed Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure.
kyivindependent.com/russian-oil-...
Mother Jones· Fri 06:00
$5.99-a-gallon diesel, rising rent, and higher bills are data points in need of a plot.
Across the country, up and down the ballot, against an unprecedented tide of billionaire cash, Democrats have found one: The story of the 2026 election is corruption.
Crust News· Thu 23:43
The USA has launched an attack on a missile launcher on Iran's Qeshm island, and a range of strikes in Iran in recent weeks have been confirmed as U.S. attacks.
Propagandist Barak Ravid of Axios claimed the attacks are "defensive", despite being triggered by a fighter jet invading Iranian airspace.
The Kyiv Independent· Thu 23:40
⚡️Russian night attacks kill 1 in Kyiv, leave 350,000 in Dnipro without power.
In and around the city of Dnipro, 496 kilometers (308 miles) southwest of Kyiv, at least 350,000 people were left without power after Russian strikes hit energy infrastructure.
Mondoweiss· Thu 22:28
Liberal commentary frames Israel’s elections as a struggle for its soul, but the opposition offers only better management of the same system. Record Palestinian turnout reflects hope for modest relief, not real change.
Mother Jones· Thu 22:27
Corruption is the filter through which voters are processing politics right now.
Pick any race and you’ll find a Democrat spending millions to connect the dots between voters’ economic pain and the Republicans they say are on the take.
The Parnas Perspective· Thu 22:08
NEWS: Trump cancels Kansas rally as health questions swirl. GOP terrified their voters aren't turning out. Trump lashes out at reporter for asking him about it.
Meanwhile, the Army practices digging mass graves. Senator sounds urgent alarm over Trump's 'insane' Iran plan.
Fox ratings tank.
Defector· Thu 22:07
Bolsonaro will no longer get to see through his family's dream of evangelicizing Brazil and turning the full force of its military inward. Instead he will be browsing the aisles of Publix. defector.com/freshly-humi...
Meduza· Thu 21:22
Russian and Ukrainian officials say mine-clearing is complete along routes for a humanitarian convoy into Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region. The convoy is ready to depart under a temporary ceasefire. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Mother Jones· Thu 21:15
In a global labor action of record scale, dockworkers in 22 countries will strike on Friday to protest the use of their ports for arms exports.
Mother Jones· Thu 21:11
In a global labor action of record scale, dockworkers in 22 countries will strike on Friday to protest the use of their ports for arms exports.
Organizers say that the strike could bring more than $2 billion worth of freight to a standstill.
The Kyiv Independent· Thu 20:39
Ukraine war latest: 'Russia's mass murder' — Deadly Russian strikes on Dnipro, Chernihiv, Kremenchuk
• 'Russia's mass murder:' Drone strike on Dnipro station kills 14 amid deadly daytime attacks on Chernihiv, Kremenchuk
The Kyiv Independent· Thu 20:34
⚡️Route demining completed in Russian-occupied Oleshky as humanitarian convoy prepares to enter, Ukraine's ombudsman says.
The convoy is expected to arrive at the city's central hospital, where humanitarian assistance will be provided to residents, Lubinets said.
Bolts· Thu 20:33
Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for governor in Iowa, just committed to maintaining an executive order that restores voting rights to many Iowans who complete a criminal sentence. His GOP opponent has not responded to various questions on the issue.
Mother Jones· Thu 20:30
From Trump to Epstein to data centers, Democrats have seized on a rigged system as the unifying message of the midterms.
Techdirt· Thu 20:29
Court Tosses Trump’s Clumsy Attempt To Scuttle Musk Memphis Data Center Pollution Lawsuit
Civil rights groups like the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) have...
www.techdirt.com/2026/10/29/court-tosses…
The Lever· Thu 20:15
Kalshi claims prediction markets are free from bias, but a watchdog review of competitive 2026 primaries found:
📉 Odds favored perceived frontrunners by 7+ points.
🗳️ Upsets happened roughly 30% more often than predicted.
READ: www.levernews.com/prediction-m...
Zeteo· Thu 20:00
“The bottom line: there is more than sufficient evidence to launch a criminal investigation,” the Judiciary Democrats wrote in a report.
@justinbaragona.bsky.social looks into the mainstream media blackout over an on-the-record rape allegation against Donald Trump.
Read: zeteo.com/p/why-is-the...
Mother Jones· Thu 19:53
The Trump administration’s bid to force California to toss the ballots of some 20,000 voters it unsubstantially claimed were “likely noncitizens” was struck down on Wednesday.
The Kyiv Independent· Thu 19:45
So why is the Kremlin so on board with Oleshky? Experts, as well as information from Oleshky itself, suggest Russia's motives go far beyond addressing the humanitarian catastrophe it created itself.
VTDigger· Thu 19:38
The leaves are off the trees, but it’s not quite time to get out your skis. Here’s your final fall foliage and weather outlook of the year.
Popular Information· Thu 19:34
Since Trump entered national electoral politics in 2015, a core part of his political strategy has been undermining confidence in election results.
When asked if he would respect the upcoming midterm election results regardless of the outcome, Trump responded, “I will, if they’re honest elections.”
Meduza· Thu 19:04
Zelensky is ready to discuss territorial issues in a face-to-face meeting with Putin, Ukraine’s foreign minister says. Finland’s and Norway’s leaders relayed the message to Putin during a call on Oct. 27. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Marshall Project· Thu 19:01
This is a special edition of Sending Kites: Ahead of the midterm elections, we asked incarcerated readers around the country what they would tell a candidate or elected official if they had five minutes together. www.themarshallproject.org/2026/10/28/p...
The Border Chronicle· Thu 18:56
Texas hasn’t elected a Democratic governor since 1990. Michael Gonzalez reports on how border voters, from Operation Lone Star to data centers and the cost of rapid growth, could shape the race between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa. 🗳️
Read full story 🔗🦂:
Mondoweiss· Thu 18:28
Netanyahu's party and the Israeli opposition are at an electoral stalemate that only an alliance with the Palestinian citizens of Israel can break, but neither camp is willing to extend their democratic ideals to the Arab lists who won 19 seats in the latest election.
Meduza· Thu 18:27
Putin warned that war with Europe would leave "no winners at all" if it goes too far. He said Russia is ready for such a conflict but doesn't want one. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Thu 18:22
At least 69 people persecuted for political reasons have died in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, according to Memorial. The rights group links 29 deaths to illness and lack of medical care, and at least 20 to beatings or torture. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
ProPublica· Thu 18:00
Search More Than 500 Cases of U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents
ProPublica has cataloged every case we can find of an immigration agent detaining a citizen during the current Trump administration. Explore our database to learn more about each incident. 👇
The Real News Network· Thu 17:56
“We fear that if we do not get this government out of power, we will lose everything,” one Palestinian voter said.
Meduza· Thu 16:22
A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in occupied Oleshky has held for more than two days. Ukrainian officials hope the agreement could serve as a model for future truces along other stretches of the front.
meduza.io/en/feature/2...
The Watch· Thu 16:09
For the second episode of The Watch podcast, I interviewed Mississippi Democratic senate nominee Scott Colom.
radleybalko.substack.com/p/the-watch-...
Mother Jones· Thu 16:09
“When Vivek Ramaswamy hears of an indicted child abuser who fled the state rather than face charges, instead of siding with the victim, he takes the side of the abuser.
Do we want a man with this sort of depraved moral compass to lead our state?”
Crust News· Thu 16:05
Hackers have exposed records of more than 40,000 DHS staff, including 10,000 at ICE and HSI and 21,000 at CBP. The ICE List is reviewing every record and publishing every enforcement officer in it.
The 19th· Thu 15:40
Marshall is embracing the support of anti-abortion activists in his closing reelection pitch to voters — including the leader of an organization that has promoted violence against abortion providers and conservative pastors who have compared abortion to human sacrifice.
Bolts· Thu 14:31
Raul Lara finished serving his probation, but when he tried to register to vote in Iowa, he repeatedly hit obstacles, including a state database that incorrectly listed him as still serving his sentence.
Mother Jones· Thu 13:45
Is Montana holding the key to undoing Citizens United?
The Kyiv Independent· Thu 13:35
⚡️Ukraine strikes Russian ‘drone port’ in Bryansk Oblast, damaging storage facilities, military says.
The overnight attack targeted the
Russian drone base near Navlya in
Bryansk Oblast, around 70 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
The Kyiv Independent· Thu 13:29
⚡️Update: Russian strikes kill 5, injure dozens in Chernihiv and Kremenchuk.
Wonkette· Thu 13:26
this one from Evan is a delightful way to start your day! www.wonkette.com/p/barack-oba...
Meduza· Thu 12:43
Russia’s human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said humanitarian aid has been sent to the city of Oleshky in the Kherson region.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Reason· Thu 12:03
Rejections of the Trump administration's dubious cases are a striking departure from the historical pattern of deference to federal prosecutors.
The Kyiv Independent· Thu 11:25
⚡️️ Russia's fuel shortages ease as Ukraine faces Trump pressure to halt refinery strikes.
Free fuel sales resumed in 15 Russian regions in October, Russian state-aligned newspaper Izvestia reported on Oct. 29.
Meduza· Thu 10:43
A Russian drone struck a train station in Ukraine’s Dnipro, killing at least 13 people and injuring five others, according to local officials. The drone hit a platform where a passenger train had stopped.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Thu 10:40
⚡️ Breaking: Russia strikes train at Dnipro station with jet-powered drone, at least 13 dead.
Despite the air raid alert and announcements of a heightened threat, people remained on the platform, Ukrainian railways added.
Meduza· Thu 10:02
Norway’s prime minister has denied a Financial Times report that Putin lectured him and Finland’s president on medieval Slavic history during a phone call.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Thu 09:28
⚡️️ Russia says 'battlefield situation' will determine when Ukraine peace talks begin.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov also ruled out European participation in the upcoming Abu Dhabi meeting.
Mother Jones· Thu 09:00
Sorry to disappoint the conspiracy theorists: The holes punched in California’s ballot return envelopes are there so that blind and low-vision people know where to sign their envelopes—not to rig the election.
Meduza· Thu 08:43
More than 600 drones flew toward Moscow overnight, according to the city's mayor. Three airports temporarily restricted flights.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Mother Jones· Thu 08:00
Bolsonaro appears to have been welcomed to the US with open arms. Meanwhile, the administration continues to implement widespread restrictions on new visas while it suspends and revokes existing ones.
Crikey· Thu 06:00
The commission’s conclusions are no less serious and startling than its earlier determination of genocide, writes Michael Bradley.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/29/i...
Crikey· Thu 05:00
Despite failing to decisively unseat Netanyahu, the campaign offered a glimpse of the ingenuity, desperation and sheer energy invested by many parties to change Israel’s direction.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/29/i...
Mother Jones· Thu 04:00
Despite her prominence as a feminist activist, Huerta, like many women, struggled with machismo internal to the UFW. Men in power are men in power, regardless of the ideals they stand for; labor leaders, sadly, are no exception.
Reason· Thu 01:20
Accusing a candidate of lying about child sexual abuse is a new low, even by political campaigning standards.
Will voters agree?
Crikey· Thu 00:15
Despite a truce in place, Israel is still committing war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank, independent experts commissioned by the UN have found. Nothing will come of it, writes Michael Bradley.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/29/i...
Crikey· Wed 23:34
For Israelis wishing for a change of direction in the country’s rightward shift and endless wars, this result is dejecting, writes Nomi Kaltmann.
Read: www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/29/i...
Meduza· Wed 23:22
Russia says U.S.-Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi will take place after Nov. 4, but the date will depend in part on conditions on the battlefield. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said Moscow has yet to finalize its delegation. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Wed 22:57
Russia says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend a G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta this week, despite U.S. sanctions. Moscow plans to use the visit to promote proposals to strengthen a “multipolar world,” spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 22:40
⚡️️️️️️️Moscow comes under drone fire overnight, grounding flights at major airports.
According to the mayor, nearly 60 drones were shot down over Moscow Oblast over a 90-minute period. Flights were restricted at three of the region's four main airports.
Crust News· Wed 22:05
Israel held Scottish politicians Lara Bird and Kate Nevens for eight hours at the Jordan crossing, then turned their delegation back from the occupied West Bank without giving any reason.
Mother Jones· Wed 22:02
The State Department plans to give Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate, and his family US visas to enter the country.
At the same time, Trump’s government continues to implement widespread restrictions on new visas while it suspends and revokes existing ones.
The Tyee· Wed 21:43
“Thinking about the timing of our activity and how it intersects with the timing of different species is a very valuable pursuit.”
thetyee.ca/News/2026/10...
Jewish Currents· Wed 21:12
Six things you need to know about yesterday’s vote in Israel.
jewishcurrents.org/the-palestin...
Votebeat· Wed 20:27
The latest from @hayleyharding.com in Michigan: www.votebeat.org/michigan/202...
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 20:24
Ukraine war latest: Oleshky ceasefire holds as Zelensky secures new aid pledges
• Putin 'wanted very much' for Melania Trump to broker Oleshky ceasefire, first lady adviser says
• Ukraine reportedly strikes chemical, metallurgical plants in Russia
Mother Jones· Wed 20:23
While Trump weaponizes the immigration system, it apparently helps to be an ally of the administration.
Truthout· Wed 20:18
Trump told a crowd of his supporters on Tuesday that his illegal war of choice in Iran will end “whenever I want it to” as the conflict’s official price tag reportedly jumped to $47 billion — a figure that independent analysts believe to be a dramatic underestimate.
The Real News Network· Wed 20:15
“Through courage and determination, she helped change what the world saw as possible, who the world saw as deserving of rights and dignity.”
Capital & Main· Wed 20:03
Before New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was fixing potholes and cleaning up parks, director Julia Bacha shot nearly 200 hours of footage tracking his campaign.
Here are nine other particularly worthy films about elections (and one write-in vote):
capitalandmain.com/casting-ball...
Mother Jones· Wed 19:13
When it comes to denying election results and fleeing the country after losing, baby Bolsonaro learned from the best.
Crust News· Wed 19:05
Southern Command killed five people on a boat in the eastern Pacific on Tuesday and released a clip and three phrases. At least 240 people are dead in more than 70 strikes, and not one has been named.
crustnews.com/usa-kills-five-more-people…
Mother Jones· Wed 18:45
Communities across the country are grieving the death of Dolores Huerta, the renowned labor and feminist activist who empowered California’s immigrant workers.
Huerta died Wednesday at the age of 96.
The Intercept· Wed 18:44
As right-wing Trump allies fearmongered about Somali American vote fraud, Maine trained local law enforcement officers on keeping armed federal agents out.
Mondoweiss· Wed 18:28
Israeli forces have forced 407 Palestinian families, nearly 2,650 people, from their homes in Hebron, sealing the city’s entrances and closing the Ibrahimi Mosque to Muslim worshipers. Displaced residents describe being given one hour and one bag.
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 18:24
Russian President Vladimir Putin "wanted very much" for U.S. First Lady Melania Trump to mediate the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Kherson Oblast, Marc Beckman, her exclusive senior adviser, told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 28.
kyivindependent.com/exclusive-pu...
Truthout· Wed 18:19
Bolsonaro and his family left Brazil following his defeat and amid an investigation into his involvement in a money-laundering scheme, in which police had asked him to surrender his passports to prevent him from leaving the country.
Defector· Wed 18:15
Freshly humiliated Flavio Bolsonaro scurries off to Miami: defector.com/freshly-humi...
Crust News· Wed 18:05
Neither bloc has a majority in the Israeli election, deep political divides make it difficult for anyone to form a ruling coalition.
Mother Jones· Wed 18:00
Voters say the Republican’s controversial spot weaponizing Dr. Amy Acton’s childhood rape and neglect will help Democrats win.
Truthout· Wed 17:51
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the Federal Police to investigate whether there is “concrete evidence linking the discussions over political financing to the reported economic interests in Brazilian critical minerals,” specifically regarding an organization involving JD Vance.
Ken Klippenstein· Wed 17:44
Peltola campaign was behind the effort to find & recruit a candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against incumbent GOP Senator Dan S. Sullivan, NYT reports:
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/28/u...
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 17:13
⚡️Putin calls Musk 'genius' as Ukraine recovers from Starshield throttling.
"I want to point out that Elon Musk is a genius, a real genius," Putin said, praising the billionaire's vast satellite network as Russia scrambles to develop its own answer to Starlink.
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 16:46
⚡️Lavrov to travel to US for G20 meeting amid warming Washington-Moscow ties.
Techdirt· Wed 16:30
Trump DOJ Says It Won’t Investigate Trump DOJ’s Reflecting Pool Vandalism Arrests
Who wouldn’t love the chance to clear themselves of misconduct? I guess not the Trump DOJ,...
www.techdirt.com/2026/10/28/trump-doj-sa…
Mother Jones· Wed 16:16
NEW: Trump’s visa crackdown has an exception: His friends.
The State Department plans to give Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate and Trump ally, and his family US visas to enter the country.
Zeteo· Wed 16:15
“Palestinians are either bombed in Gaza, robbed and murdered in the West Bank, or subject to violent discrimination and inequity in Israel.”
@premthakker.bsky.social unpacks Netanyahu’s blatant racism against Palestinian citizens of Israel in today’s ‘First Draft.’
Read:
zeteo.com/p/netanyahu-...
Meduza· Wed 16:07
Under a Melania Trump-mediated ceasefire, civilians choosing to leave Russian-occupied Oleshky for Ukraine would fly to Belarus via Anapa, Russia, aboard a Russian military plane, according to documents published by Fox News. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 16:00
⚡️Zelensky expects trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi by Nov. 10, but no firm date set.
"We need to have this meeting till the end of (next) month, I hope... between Nov. 6 and 10," Zelensky said at a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
Inside Climate News· Wed 15:51
In Maine’s Senate race, energy affordability has become a central issue. Republican Sen. Susan Collins is calling for more fossil fuel production, while Democrat Troy Jackson is proposing clean energy as a way to lower costs.
Erin in the Morning· Wed 15:34
Election night will be extremely important for trans and queer people across the United States.
EITM has covered every election night and their implications yearly.
Now, we are releasing our trans election night guide with the most important races to watch.
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The Real News Network· Wed 15:05
After lying to the press that he wasn’t a flight risk, Bolsonaro snuck out of the country in the dead of night, with alleged support from the Trump Administration and is now in the US: from @padispatch.bsky.social
Meduza· Wed 15:04
As preparations for talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. continue, here’s what happened over the past 24 hours.
meduza.io/en/feature/2...
The Intercept· Wed 14:35
Brazil’s Supreme court tried to strip Flávio Bolsonaro's passport, but the Trump administration granted him a visa, according to reports.
Bolts· Wed 14:26
NEW in Bolts: An executive order restored voting rights to Iowans with past convictions. It was followed by little-to-no public education by state officials and widespread confusion by would-be voters.
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 14:19
Zelensky reveals what to expect as Ukraine, Russia head back to peace talks
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Although Ukrainian officials do not expect the first round to produce a major breakthrough, Kyiv hopes the meeting will restart regular negotiations and deliver limited results.
The Parnas Perspective· Wed 14:07
NEWS: Brazil isn't messing around. It has launched a criminal investigation into JD Vance's network. It comes as Bolsonaro lands in Miami under Trump's protection.
Trump faces horrific new rape allegation. Calls for special counsel grow.
Secret Iran strike plans. Meta censorship. Subscribe today:
Zeteo· Wed 13:17
Netanyahu Collapsed – But Zionists Claim Record Arab Turnout Somehow Absolves Israel
After a dramatic election, could Arab-led parties influence the Israeli balance of power? Plus, Flávio Bolsonaro flees to the U.S.
'First Draft' from @premthakker.bsky.social :
zeteo.com/p/netanyahu-...
Mother Jones· Wed 13:00
“Vivek, thank you”: Ramaswamy’s shocking ad is galvanizing Ohio Democrats
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 12:21
⚡️ Ukraine paused attacks on oil refineries for 3 days as Russia continued strikes on energy infrastructure, Zelensky says.
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 11:34
⚡️️ Zelensky lands in Netherlands to discuss air defense, economic partnership.
"We will discuss defense and economic cooperation, strengthening Ukrainian air defense, and new steps to support Ukraine," Zelensky said on X upon his arrival.
Crust News· Wed 11:05
Flávio Bolsonaro missed the Supreme Court's deadline to surrender his passports and has turned up in the United States with his family, two days after losing to Lula.
crustnews.com/flavio-bolsonaro-flees-to-…
Meduza· Wed 11:02
Russian President Vladimir Putin spent much of an October 27 phone call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre recounting the “medieval Slavic history,” the Financial Times reported.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 10:53
⚡️️ Nearly 50 companies involved in producing Russia's Starlink alternative, 23 not under international sanctions, HUR says.
Meduza· Wed 10:43
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects to hold a trilateral meeting soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 10:07
⚡️️ Ukraine receives 12 Patriot missiles per month from US, Zelensky says.
Ukraine needs to intercept around 150 Russian ballistic missiles per month, but receives about 150 Patriot missiles from the U.S. annually, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 09:19
⚡️️ Ceasefire in Oleshky enters 30th hour as Russian strikes kill 2, injure 17 elsewhere in Ukraine over past day.
Russian forces launched an Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missile and 88 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine, including 38 jet-powered drones, overnight on Oct. 28.
⚡️️ Zelensky pushes back against Musk, says Ukraine uses Starshield only to defend its territory.
Meduza· Wed 08:43
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Tula region overnight, reportedly hitting the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Mother Jones· Wed 06:00
Outside a rally in Dayton, Ohio this week, voters said they think Ramaswamy’s advertisement may actually help Ohio Democrats like Amy Acton best their Republican opponents in already-tight races.
Mother Jones· Wed 04:00
If we had a nickel for every time a Bolsonaro fled to the United States after losing an election, we’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it’s happened twice.
Zeteo· Wed 01:16
“It’s siding with the rapist protector,” a Trump adviser said about Vivek Ramaswamy’s now-infamous attack ad on his Democratic opponent.
The Ohio gubernatorial candidate was told using Amy Acton’s estranged mother in an ad would backfire, but he did it anyway.
Read more: zeteo.com/p/republican...
Mother Jones· Wed 00:00
Refusing to concede defeat after losing an election, only to then seek refuge in the US? Apparently, this is the Bolsonaro way.
Zeteo· Wed 00:00
Republicans Warned Vivek Ramaswamy His ‘Rapist Protector’ Ad Was a Terrible Idea
The Ohio gubernatorial candidate was told using Amy Acton’s estranged mother in an ad would backfire. The story of how it came together is even worse than you think.
Read now: zeteo.com/p/republican...
The Kyiv Independent· Tue 23:34
⚡️Fires burn in Russian city of Lipetsk after reported Ukrainian attack.
Explosions sounded and fires burned in the Russian city of Lipetsk late on Oct. 27 following an attack by Ukrainian forces, monitoring channel Exilenova Plus reported.
Crust News· Tue 23:05
UN investigators have found Israel committed extermination, torture, rape and persecution in the West Bank, and is still committing genocide in Gaza.
Crust News· Tue 22:35
Israeli forces killed six Palestinians in Gaza in the last 24 hours, shot a six-year-old girl in Khan Younis and burned a refugee camp that displaced more than 800 people, all part of the ongoing genocide.
Zeteo· Tue 22:13
Lula’s comeback should come as a lesson for what 2028 in the U.S. could be.
The Brazilian left's big win is a blueprint for taking on the far-right in the U.S., writes @alonso-gd.bsky.social.
Read more: zeteo.com/p/lulas-incr...
Popular Information· Tue 22:01
On Monday, House Judiciary Committee Democrats released a new staff report about Trump’s alleged relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The report includes a new allegation that Trump raped a young model at a 1993 pageant.
Mother Jones· Tue 22:00
In a town known as the “KKK capital of Michigan,” Vance delivered a bigoted midterms sales pitch.
The Intercept· Tue 21:31
The leading candidate for LA city attorney has the backing of the local DSA and vows to regulate Big Tech. Tech investors are spending millions against her. theintercept.com/2026/10/27/l...
Mother Jones· Tue 21:10
After Trump called the Senate candidate a jihadist, the VP visited Michigan’s “KKK capital” to stoke more fear in his base.
The Kyiv Independent· Tue 21:07
⚡️Trump reportedly considering lifting sanctions against Russia's investment fund.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering lifting sanctions against Russia's government investment fund, the New York Times reported Oct. 27, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
Meduza· Tue 20:57
The Trump admin is considering lifting sanctions on a Russian investment fund that Biden’s Treasury said was widely viewed as Putin’s “slush fund,” NYT reports. Moscow wants the fund involved in shipping Russian diesel to the U.S. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Jewish Currents· Tue 20:11
Polls have closed in Israel. Need a refresher on the candidates? We've got you covered: jewishcurrents.org/a-jewish-cur...
Mother Jones· Tue 20:07
Like father, like son.
Meduza· Tue 19:57
Ahead of planned U.S.-Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, the leaders of Finland and Norway called Putin to convey Kyiv’s position. A Kremlin-connected source says the situation is moving toward escalation, including intensified hybrid warfare with Europe. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
The Kyiv Independent· Tue 19:22
⚡️Oleshky ceasefire 'expanded within Kherson Oblast,' Melania Trump says.
A ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Russian occupied city began as Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at other parts of Ukraine.
Mother Jones· Tue 18:58
“Vivek, thank you”: Ramaswamy’s shocking ad is galvanizing Ohio Democrats.
Voters say the Republican’s controversial spot weaponizing Dr. Amy Acton’s childhood rape and neglect will help Democrats win.
emptywheel· Tue 18:58
Kirill Dmitriev once threatened to sue me bc I said he, rather than RDIF, was sanctioned, in part bc my humble little blog noted that the ENTIRE POINT, since Dmitriev has been cultivating Trump in 2017, was to force him to raise sanctions to pay him off.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...
Jewish Currents· Tue 18:50
Breaking: At least 35 of the 43 foreigners detained last Wednesday while helping a Palestinian family harvest their olives have had their entry permits revoked—including Democratic House candidate Brad Lander.
jewishcurrents.org/israel-revok...
Jewish Currents· Tue 18:35
“It’s an effort to discourage people from coming and participating in the olive harvest,” said Brad Lander.
“That is one small step in this much larger infrastructure of occupation and ethnic cleansing.”
jewishcurrents.org/israel-revok...
The Tyee· Tue 18:33
There’s disappointment — anger, even — at the results of the other nine questions posed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on referendum day. But Albertans should not wallow in defeat, Richie Assaly writes.
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Tue 18:29
"The siege, we hope, is ending — but the assault on truth and perception is just beginning," write Peter Pomerantsev, executive editor of The Reckoning Project, and Aliide Naylor, a British-Estonian journalist and author, in this op-ed.
Jewish Currents· Tue 18:24
Exclusive: Israel revoked entry permits for Brad Lander and other US Jewish figures after they were detained at a West Bank olive harvest last week.
jewishcurrents.org/israel-revok...
Meduza· Tue 18:22
Elon Musk argues that allowing Ukrainian forces to launch offensive strikes using Starlink could invite Russian attacks on its satellites — and a cascade of space debris. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Hyperallergic· Tue 18:19
Images rooted in queer and pop culture and national pride celebrate a progressive win at the polls and a step back for fascism.
Meduza· Tue 18:04
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to pause fighting in occupied Oleshky to evacuate civilians, but their route out remains unclear. The FT reports that even evacuees bound for Ukrainian-held areas will first be taken to Crimea or Russia. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
The Marshall Project· Tue 18:01
They were arrested the same month. One man faced criminal charges, and had rights and protections. The other entered a secretive immigration system. www.themarshallproject.org/2026/10/27/i...
+972 Magazine· Tue 17:50
In Hebron, Netanyahu is turning displacement into an election spectacle
Israel has expelled 4,000 Palestinians in the past four days, destroying many of their homes and engineering a new reality that we fear will become permanent.
By Issa Amro
www.972mag.com/hebron-displ...
Zeteo· Tue 17:00
“As Israelis go to vote, they are not thinking about what they did to Palestinians in the past but rather what they will do in the future.”
Palestinians make up around 16% of the eligible voters in Israel’s election – yet their issues are ignored, writes Diana Buttu.
🔗: zeteo.com/p/heres-what...
The 19th· Tue 16:26
Here’s what you need to know about:
🟣 Casting your ballot
🟣 The rights you have on Election Day
🟣 What to expect after polls close
🟣 How to know who won
The Kyiv Independent· Tue 15:49
⚡️Kyiv approves alternative Dnipro crossings after Russian strikes on bridges.
Kyiv’s Southern Bridge was struck by at least one Russian ballistic missile on the morning of Oct. 27, leaving a large hole in the structure and closing the bridge to both road and rail traffic.
Crust News· Tue 15:15
Musk Admits SpaceX Throttled Ukraine's Starlink and Blames Kyiv for Fighting Back.
Musk now says SpaceX capped Ukraine's satellite link to stop drone strikes, after first blaming the U.S. government.
Truthout· Tue 15:07
A new 50-page report released by House Judiciary Committee Democrats includes a trove of evidence regarding allegations of sexual assault, including a new rape allegation from former Miss Switzerland, against Trump that the lawmakers say has been deliberately covered up by the DOJ.
Mondoweiss· Tue 14:15
The mainstream media continues to insist Democrats are divided on Israel despite clear evidence to the contrary. Now the media is following the Israel lobby's lead and manufacturing a similar split in Michigan. A new poll shows it's not working.
Mother Jones· Tue 13:54
They were arrested the same month. One faced criminal charges—and had rights and protections. The other entered a secretive immigration system.
Zeteo· Tue 13:39
Donald Trump Is Newly Accused of Rape – and Epstein Allegedly Helped 👀
The president faces horrific new sexual assault claims linked to the old friend he just can’t escape.
Read today's 'First Draft' by @premthakker.bsky.social: zeteo.com/p/donald-tru...
Meduza· Tue 13:05
The ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky will last until 10:59 p.m. on November 1, said David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People faction and a member of the Ukrainian negotiating group.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
+972 Magazine· Tue 12:37
The battle for Jewish votes among Israel’s Palestinian parties
The Joint List and Ra’am could prove decisive in Israel's election. But they offer very different answers over to how far to bend in pursuit of Jewish support.
By Amos Brison
www.972mag.com/joint-list-r...
Techdirt· Tue 12:34
Musk Falsely Claims His Traitorous Meddling In Ukraine Is Somehow Anti-War
Last week Elon Musk arbitrarily started throttling the LEO (low-Earth orbit) satellite connections of...
www.techdirt.com/2026/10/27/musk-falsely…
The Kyiv Independent· Tue 11:54
⚡️ Update: Denmark slams Norway-Finland call with Putin.
«I actually don’t know what the two countries think can be achieved with this. I think we should stand together and speak with one voice,» Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.
The Kyiv Independent· Tue 11:53
⚡️️ 302,000 Russian soldiers killed or wounded by Ukrainian drones since January, Defense Ministry says.
The highest number of casualties Ukrainian drones inflicted on the Russian military was recorded in March, with almost 34,000 soldiers killed or irrecoverably wounded.
Meduza· Tue 10:43
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin, the Finnish president’s office said.
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Meduza· Tue 10:43
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin, the Finnish president’s office said.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 27
⚡️️ Norway, Finland call Putin ahead of potential Abu Dhabi peace talks.
"The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our and the broader European security. Ending the war requires direct discussions," said Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 27
⚡️️Russian attacks across Ukraine kill four, injure 55 over past day, as Kyiv comes under ballistic missile assault.
Russian attacks hit Kyiv's Southern Bridge, disrupting metro services, as well as a university campus, an administrative building, and medical centers.
Meduza· Oct 27
A ceasefire has begun in Russian-occupied Oleshky, with both Moscow and Kyiv confirming a pause in fighting to allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuations.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 27
Russian strikes on Kyiv killed one person and injured at least 10.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Crikey· Oct 27
In recent elections across Latin America and Europe, far-right parties and leaders have advanced almost everywhere. Brazil, the world’s fourth-largest democracy, has now bucked the trend, and is a symbol that democrats elsewhere will not ignore.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/27/l...
Crust News· Oct 27
Elon Musk's xAI let Grok produce an estimated 23,000 sexualised images of children in eleven days, then sued its own users, fought victims in court and sued to block a child-protection law.
crustnews.com/groks-child-abuse-scandal-…
Crust News· Oct 27
Elon Musk's xAI let Grok produce an estimated 23,000 sexualised images of children in eleven days, then sued its own users, fought victims in court and sued to block a child-protection law.
crustnews.com/groks-child-abuse-scandal-…
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 27
⚡️️️️️️️Local ceasefire in besieged Oleshky begins, Ukrainian, Russian officials say.
A ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Russian occupied city began as Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at other parts of Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 27
⚡️️️️️️️Local ceasefire in besieged Oleshky begins, Ukrainian, Russian officials say.
A ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Russian occupied city began as Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at other parts of Ukraine.
Reason· Oct 27
"You Can See Everything", Nathan Fielder's new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, is a surreal and elaborate con.
Reason· Oct 27
"You Can See Everything", Nathan Fielder's new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, is a surreal and elaborate con.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 27
⚡️Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast.
Ukrainian forces attacked an ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast, setting off explosions at the site overnight on Oct. 27, monitoring channels reported.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 27
⚡️Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast.
Ukrainian forces attacked an ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast, setting off explosions at the site overnight on Oct. 27, monitoring channels reported.
Crikey· Oct 27
Lula has worked another miracle in Brazil. His last task is to make sure Brazil does not need another one.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/27/l...
Crikey· Oct 27
Lula has worked another miracle in Brazil. His last task is to make sure Brazil does not need another one.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/27/l...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
Vucic swept aside in Serbian elections. Can Belgrade break free from Russia’s orbit?
The Student List — an electoral alliance formed by Serbia's anti-corruption protesters, bringing together 250 academics, professionals, and public figures — won almost 53% of the vote.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
Vucic swept aside in Serbian elections. Can Belgrade break free from Russia’s orbit?
The Student List — an electoral alliance formed by Serbia's anti-corruption protesters, bringing together 250 academics, professionals, and public figures — won almost 53% of the vote.
Crust News· Oct 26
After 14 years in power, Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat to the student-led Student List after record turnout, then blamed European countries and an "American deep state" for his loss.
crustnews.com/serbias-students-drive-vuc…
Crust News· Oct 26
After 14 years in power, Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat to the student-led Student List after record turnout, then blamed European countries and an "American deep state" for his loss.
crustnews.com/serbias-students-drive-vuc…
Crust News· Oct 26
Israel killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours, including three employees of the Islamic University in Gaza City, which it bombed twice in a few hours while students were in class.
crustnews.com/israel-kills-eight-palesti…
Crust News· Oct 26
Israel killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours, including three employees of the Islamic University in Gaza City, which it bombed twice in a few hours while students were in class.
crustnews.com/israel-kills-eight-palesti…
Erin in the Morning· Oct 26
Lula's victory in Brazil means a lot to a ton of people in the country, including transgender people.
So when Lula won, it was a major moment of celebration when he turned to kiss a popular transgender lawmaker on the cheek.
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Erin in the Morning· Oct 26
Lula's victory in Brazil means a lot to a ton of people in the country, including transgender people.
So when Lula won, it was a major moment of celebration when he turned to kiss a popular transgender lawmaker on the cheek.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Meduza· Oct 26
Serbia’s election winners say they won’t impose sanctions on Russia, despite defeated leader Aleksandar Vučić’s prediction that they will by spring. Meduza finds little sign of imminent changes for Russian émigrés, though EU pressure could eventually affect them. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Meduza· Oct 26
Serbia’s election winners say they won’t impose sanctions on Russia, despite defeated leader Aleksandar Vučić’s prediction that they will by spring. Meduza finds little sign of imminent changes for Russian émigrés, though EU pressure could eventually affect them. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Crust News· Oct 26
Israel killed seven-year-old Jouri al-Soufi and three men in an attack on a displaced families' camp in al-Mawasi, hours after its drones burned 800 people out of a camp in Gaza City.
crustnews.com/israel-kills-seven-year-ol…
Crust News· Oct 26
Israel killed seven-year-old Jouri al-Soufi and three men in an attack on a displaced families' camp in al-Mawasi, hours after its drones burned 800 people out of a camp in Gaza City.
crustnews.com/israel-kills-seven-year-ol…
Crust News· Oct 26
Israel has forcibly displaced thousands of Palestinians, moved soldiers into the homes of displaced families in Hebron, and will seal every crossing in the West Bank on election day.
crustnews.com/israel-forcibly-displaces-…
Crust News· Oct 26
Israel has forcibly displaced thousands of Palestinians, moved soldiers into the homes of displaced families in Hebron, and will seal every crossing in the West Bank on election day.
crustnews.com/israel-forcibly-displaces-…
Crust News· Oct 26
Twelve major outlets reported Israel's lockdown of the West Bank as a security measure, and none told readers it is collective punishment, a war crime.
crustnews.com/major-outlets-reported-isr…
Crust News· Oct 26
Twelve major outlets reported Israel's lockdown of the West Bank as a security measure, and none told readers it is collective punishment, a war crime.
crustnews.com/major-outlets-reported-isr…
Mother Jones· Oct 26
Serbian strongman Aleksandar Vucic, a nationalist who has cultivated ties to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and has downplayed his country’s 1990s war crimes, conceded defeat in elections Sunday to a slate of candidates backed by a student-led anti-corruption movement.
Mother Jones· Oct 26
Serbian strongman Aleksandar Vucic, a nationalist who has cultivated ties to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and has downplayed his country’s 1990s war crimes, conceded defeat in elections Sunday to a slate of candidates backed by a student-led anti-corruption movement.
Crust News· Oct 26
Israel killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours, three of them Islamic University staff, and bombed the Gaza City campus twice in a few hours while students were in class, as the genocide…
crustnews.com/israel-kills-eight-palesti…
Crust News· Oct 26
Israel killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours, three of them Islamic University staff, and bombed the Gaza City campus twice in a few hours while students were in class, as the genocide…
crustnews.com/israel-kills-eight-palesti…
Crust News· Oct 26
Israel detained 2 Scottish members of parliament as they were entering the West Bank. The politicians had been travelling to the Progressive International's congress in Ramallah.
Israel has offered no reason for the abduction of the politicians.
Crust News· Oct 26
Israel detained 2 Scottish members of parliament as they were entering the West Bank. The politicians had been travelling to the Progressive International's congress in Ramallah.
Israel has offered no reason for the abduction of the politicians.
Techdirt· Oct 26
Trump’s Voting Fraud Squad Proudly Announces It Has Arrested 28 Of California’s 23 Million Voters
It’s essential to understand that this isn’t about protecting...
www.techdirt.com/2026/10/26/trumps-votin…
Techdirt· Oct 26
Trump’s Voting Fraud Squad Proudly Announces It Has Arrested 28 Of California’s 23 Million Voters
It’s essential to understand that this isn’t about protecting...
www.techdirt.com/2026/10/26/trumps-votin…
"When Starlink service was cut to Ukraine this October, there were big questions about who was responsible for pulling that lever. The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk personally ordered the Starlink shutdown," writes Cory Alpert, Researcher at the University of Melbourne, in his op-ed.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
"When Starlink service was cut to Ukraine this October, there were big questions about who was responsible for pulling that lever. The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk personally ordered the Starlink shutdown," writes Cory Alpert, Researcher at the University of Melbourne, in his op-ed.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
"We should (have) some sympathy for the poor Russian conscripts too. Those kids have no choice but to fight and die in drone strikes."
For anyone watching and understanding Ukraine's years-long struggle for survival, the words of SpaceX founder Elon Musk ring with deep moral bankruptcy.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
"We should (have) some sympathy for the poor Russian conscripts too. Those kids have no choice but to fight and die in drone strikes."
For anyone watching and understanding Ukraine's years-long struggle for survival, the words of SpaceX founder Elon Musk ring with deep moral bankruptcy.
Crust News· Oct 26
Elon Musk now says SpaceX capped Ukraine's Starlink link to stop drone strikes, after first claiming the Pentagon made that decision, and he blames Kyiv for fighting back.
crustnews.com/musk-admits-spacex-throttl…
Crust News· Oct 26
Elon Musk now says SpaceX capped Ukraine's Starlink link to stop drone strikes, after first claiming the Pentagon made that decision, and he blames Kyiv for fighting back.
crustnews.com/musk-admits-spacex-throttl…
How Things Work· Oct 26
The "Risk Factors" section of corporate IPO filings is one of the rare places to get honest talk from corporations and in the case of Anthropic that means direct discussion of our collective doom.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/risk-factors
How Things Work· Oct 26
The "Risk Factors" section of corporate IPO filings is one of the rare places to get honest talk from corporations and in the case of Anthropic that means direct discussion of our collective doom.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/risk-factors
Mother Jones· Oct 26
President Donald Trump ramped up his Islamophobic remarks against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Sunday campaign rally.
"He would be the only senator that will have to go through a metal detector before he’s allowed to go into the Senate."
Mother Jones· Oct 26
President Donald Trump ramped up his Islamophobic remarks against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Sunday campaign rally.
"He would be the only senator that will have to go through a metal detector before he’s allowed to go into the Senate."
Zeteo· Oct 26
The Brazilian left's big win is a blueprint for taking on the far-right, and shows up Democrats in the U.S. who appear ready to botch the next presidential election in two years.
Read the full piece by @alonso-gd.bsky.social: zeteo.com/p/lulas-incr...
Zeteo· Oct 26
The Brazilian left's big win is a blueprint for taking on the far-right, and shows up Democrats in the U.S. who appear ready to botch the next presidential election in two years.
Read the full piece by @alonso-gd.bsky.social: zeteo.com/p/lulas-incr...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡️Volunteer urges residents to leave Oleshky in evacuation, as town may face greater destruction.
«The worst thing would be if the whole world came to believe that everyone had been evacuated from Oleshky, whilst (people) were still there,» evacuation volunteer Kseniia Arkhipova said.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡️Volunteer urges residents to leave Oleshky in evacuation, as town may face greater destruction.
«The worst thing would be if the whole world came to believe that everyone had been evacuated from Oleshky, whilst (people) were still there,» evacuation volunteer Kseniia Arkhipova said.
Crust News· Oct 26
Lula defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil's runoff with 51.75 per cent, winning a fourth term as president and becoming the first candidate since the return of democracy to overturn a first-round defeat.
crustnews.com/lula-beats-flavio-bolsonar…
Crust News· Oct 26
Lula defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil's runoff with 51.75 per cent, winning a fourth term as president and becoming the first candidate since the return of democracy to overturn a first-round defeat.
crustnews.com/lula-beats-flavio-bolsonar…
Meduza· Oct 26
Ukraine is pushing to move up the three-way talks, which sources had previously said would take place in Abu Dhabi “in mid-November,” by at least a week.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 26
Ukraine is pushing to move up the three-way talks, which sources had previously said would take place in Abu Dhabi “in mid-November,” by at least a week.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Real News Network· Oct 26
Brazil’s Lula wins ‘historic victory’ against right-wing Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro - “This shows that Trumpismo is waning, and it is our responsibility now to make sure that we kill the beast,” Pennsylvania Democratic House nominee Chris Rabb said. therealnews.com/brazil-lula-...
The Real News Network· Oct 26
Brazil’s Lula wins ‘historic victory’ against right-wing Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro - “This shows that Trumpismo is waning, and it is our responsibility now to make sure that we kill the beast,” Pennsylvania Democratic House nominee Chris Rabb said. therealnews.com/brazil-lula-...
+972 Magazine· Oct 26
Historian Leena Dallasheh points to desperation. Watch the full episode to hear her analysis of the political choices facing Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Listen to the full episode of The +972 Podcast:
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+972 Magazine· Oct 26
Historian Leena Dallasheh points to desperation. Watch the full episode to hear her analysis of the political choices facing Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Listen to the full episode of The +972 Podcast:
www.972mag.com/podcast-pale...
emptywheel· Oct 26
Reup: The non-answers Todd Blanche gave to Dana Bash and Margaret Brennan yesterday make total sense when you see how much he is pursuing the plot Jeffrey Clark planned on pursuing if HE had been made AG.
Clark's plan anticipated political violence.
emptywheel.net/2026/10/26/t...
emptywheel· Oct 26
Reup: The non-answers Todd Blanche gave to Dana Bash and Margaret Brennan yesterday make total sense when you see how much he is pursuing the plot Jeffrey Clark planned on pursuing if HE had been made AG.
Clark's plan anticipated political violence.
emptywheel.net/2026/10/26/t...
Crust News· Oct 26
Trump says he ordered his Justice Department to sue to stop Alaska certifying a Peltola Senate win, while his attorney general insists the lawsuit is not about certification.
crustnews.com/trump-orders-his-justice-d…
Crust News· Oct 26
Trump says he ordered his Justice Department to sue to stop Alaska certifying a Peltola Senate win, while his attorney general insists the lawsuit is not about certification.
crustnews.com/trump-orders-his-justice-d…
70 percent now call it a top priority for the war to be over. Trump says Cuba is next.
Mother Jones· Oct 26
70 percent now call it a top priority for the war to be over. Trump says Cuba is next.
Meduza· Oct 26
Serbia’s student-backed opposition has won parliamentary elections, ending Vučić’s bid to return to power as prime minister. Vučić claims the winners will impose sanctions on Russia, but the movement insists it has no plans to do so.
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Meduza· Oct 26
Serbia’s student-backed opposition has won parliamentary elections, ending Vučić’s bid to return to power as prime minister. Vučić claims the winners will impose sanctions on Russia, but the movement insists it has no plans to do so.
meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Zeteo· Oct 26
"Venues Start Canceling on Vivek Ramaswamy Over His Disgusting Ad: ‘People Don’t Want Him There’"
Businesses have begun pulling out of Vivek Ramaswamy’s bus tour with other GOP candidates. ‘It’s that damn ad,’ a top Ohio Republican tells Zeteo.
zeteo.com/p/venues-sta...
Zeteo· Oct 26
"Venues Start Canceling on Vivek Ramaswamy Over His Disgusting Ad: ‘People Don’t Want Him There’"
Businesses have begun pulling out of Vivek Ramaswamy’s bus tour with other GOP candidates. ‘It’s that damn ad,’ a top Ohio Republican tells Zeteo.
zeteo.com/p/venues-sta...
Hyphen· Oct 26
Students across France have been protesting in the streets for weeks over conditions in schools. But for young French Muslims, it’s also a response to Islamophobia and police violence.
Julia Webster Ayuso reports.
hyphenonline.com/2026/10/23/f...
Hyphen· Oct 26
Students across France have been protesting in the streets for weeks over conditions in schools. But for young French Muslims, it’s also a response to Islamophobia and police violence.
Julia Webster Ayuso reports.
hyphenonline.com/2026/10/23/f...
Zeteo· Oct 26
Trump: I ‘Don’t Give a Damn’ About Gas Prices – But Obama Knows Voters Do
A week from election day, the president fed Dems all the attack ads they could want and may somehow not use.
Today's 'First Draft' from @martinpengelly.bsky.social:
zeteo.com/p/trump-i-do...
Zeteo· Oct 26
Trump: I ‘Don’t Give a Damn’ About Gas Prices – But Obama Knows Voters Do
A week from election day, the president fed Dems all the attack ads they could want and may somehow not use.
Today's 'First Draft' from @martinpengelly.bsky.social:
zeteo.com/p/trump-i-do...
Mother Jones· Oct 26
A Serbian nationalist leader who courted MAGA just lost in a landslide
Mother Jones· Oct 26
A Serbian nationalist leader who courted MAGA just lost in a landslide
emptywheel· Oct 26
Todd Blanche, in His Underwear, in Disgrace
emptywheel.net/2026/10/26/t...
emptywheel· Oct 26
Todd Blanche, in His Underwear, in Disgrace
emptywheel.net/2026/10/26/t...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡️️ US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says.
A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡️️ US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says.
A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."
Mother Jones· Oct 26
Lula's surprise win blocks Trump’s push for a far-right Brazil
Mother Jones· Oct 26
Lula's surprise win blocks Trump’s push for a far-right Brazil
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡️️ Ukrainian strike reportedly damages chemical plant in Russia's Voronezh.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡️️ Ukrainian strike reportedly damages chemical plant in Russia's Voronezh.
ProPublica· Oct 26
NEW: Brent Taylor is the front-runner for one of Memphis’ congressional districts, recently redrawn from majority Black to majority white.
As state senator, he repeatedly used his power to supersede local officials — and the will of the city’s voters.
with @mlk50.com
ProPublica· Oct 26
NEW: Brent Taylor is the front-runner for one of Memphis’ congressional districts, recently redrawn from majority Black to majority white.
As state senator, he repeatedly used his power to supersede local officials — and the will of the city’s voters.
with @mlk50.com
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡️ Update: Zelensky says Serbia faces ‘new chapter’ after Vucic concedes election defeat.
“We are ready to continue expanding our cooperation,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡️ Update: Zelensky says Serbia faces ‘new chapter’ after Vucic concedes election defeat.
“We are ready to continue expanding our cooperation,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Meduza· Oct 26
Ukrainian drones and missiles struck Voronezh overnight, killing two people and injuring 17, including a child, according to the regional governor.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 26
Ukrainian drones and missiles struck Voronezh overnight, killing two people and injuring 17, including a child, according to the regional governor.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡️️ Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, wound 35 over past day, as repeated strikes hit Zaporizhzhia.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a Kh-31P anti-radar missile, three Kh-59/69 guided air-to-ground (air-to-surface) missiles, and 140 attack drones overnight, the Air Force said.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡️️ Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, wound 35 over past day, as repeated strikes hit Zaporizhzhia.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a Kh-31P anti-radar missile, three Kh-59/69 guided air-to-ground (air-to-surface) missiles, and 140 attack drones overnight, the Air Force said.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡️️ Moldovan PM arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelensky, Ukrainian officials.
"The prime ministers will discuss strengthening bilateral relations, developing economic and trade cooperation, regional security, and the two countries' European path," the Moldovan government said.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡️️ Moldovan PM arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelensky, Ukrainian officials.
"The prime ministers will discuss strengthening bilateral relations, developing economic and trade cooperation, regional security, and the two countries' European path," the Moldovan government said.
Ian Dunt· Oct 26
"There’s not enough room in my chest for all this joy". What incredible news to wake up to. First Serbia, now this www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
Ian Dunt· Oct 26
"There’s not enough room in my chest for all this joy". What incredible news to wake up to. First Serbia, now this www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
Meduza· Oct 26
A Russian satellite made an extraordinarily close approach to a Western commercial spacecraft that provides imagery to Ukraine. A retired Russian colonel portrayed the maneuver as a warning to companies aiding Kyiv, including Starlink. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Meduza· Oct 26
A Russian satellite made an extraordinarily close approach to a Western commercial spacecraft that provides imagery to Ukraine. A retired Russian colonel portrayed the maneuver as a warning to companies aiding Kyiv, including Starlink. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡Drone reportedly strikes business center in Russia's Voronezh as fires break out across city.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡Drone reportedly strikes business center in Russia's Voronezh as fires break out across city.
Meduza· Oct 26
Serbia’s former president Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election. He projected 135–140 seats for the student-led opposition and 105 for his own side, with final results still pending. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 26
Serbia’s former president Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election. He projected 135–140 seats for the student-led opposition and 105 for his own side, with final results still pending. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡Bolsonaro refuses to concede as would-be Ukraine peace mediator Lula wins Brazil election.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 26
⚡Bolsonaro refuses to concede as would-be Ukraine peace mediator Lula wins Brazil election.
Crust News· Oct 26
Lula da Silva has won the Brazilian election, in another major loss for the far-right.
Far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is refusing to accept the election results, claiming a 2 hour extension to voting granted by the Supreme Court nullifies the result, an extension his team also asked for.
Crust News· Oct 26
Lula da Silva has won the Brazilian election, in another major loss for the far-right.
Far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is refusing to accept the election results, claiming a 2 hour extension to voting granted by the Supreme Court nullifies the result, an extension his team also asked for.
Mother Jones· Oct 26
A major hit for the Donroe Doctrine. Lula wins a fourth term in a historic comeback.
Mother Jones· Oct 26
A major hit for the Donroe Doctrine. Lula wins a fourth term in a historic comeback.
Mother Jones· Oct 25
A Serbian nationalist leader who courted MAGA just lost in a landslide
Mother Jones· Oct 25
A Serbian nationalist leader who courted MAGA just lost in a landslide
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 25
⚡Russian-friendly Vucic concedes defeat to student protest movement in Serbian election.
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in parliamentary elections on Oct. 25 to the student-led protest movement that has gripped the nation for months.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 25
⚡Russian-friendly Vucic concedes defeat to student protest movement in Serbian election.
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in parliamentary elections on Oct. 25 to the student-led protest movement that has gripped the nation for months.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 25
⚡️Zelensky details expectations for upcoming trilateral peace talks with Russia, US.
Before a meeting between Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump can take place, technical talks among the three countries' negotiating teams must be held first, said Zelensky.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 25
⚡️Zelensky details expectations for upcoming trilateral peace talks with Russia, US.
Before a meeting between Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump can take place, technical talks among the three countries' negotiating teams must be held first, said Zelensky.
Crust News· Oct 25
8 people have been killed by Israel across Gaza today, with 3 of the deaths being killed when Israel bombed a university building twice.
Crust News· Oct 25
8 people have been killed by Israel across Gaza today, with 3 of the deaths being killed when Israel bombed a university building twice.
Hell Gate· Oct 25
"I was released because I called the U.S. embassy. Regular Palestinians don’t have a get-out-of-jail card like that," Won told Hell Gate after being detained during an olive harvest.
Hell Gate· Oct 25
"I was released because I called the U.S. embassy. Regular Palestinians don’t have a get-out-of-jail card like that," Won told Hell Gate after being detained during an olive harvest.
Mother Jones· Oct 25
70 percent now call it a top priority for the war to be over. Trump says Cuba is next.
Mother Jones· Oct 25
70 percent now call it a top priority for the war to be over. Trump says Cuba is next.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 25
News from occupied Ukraine: Former Oleshky resident warns people 'won't survive this winter'.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 25
⚡️Moscow ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine, US after Nov. 4, Kremlin aide says.
"The next deadline is now Nov. 4, our major holiday. After that, we will be ready to resume negotiations," Yuri Ushakov said.
Mondoweiss· Oct 25
Israeli election season has been dominated by Zionist debate over October 7, but this debate has not included discussion of ending the Gaza genocide because no one in Israeli society wants this to happen.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 25
⚡️Ukraine strikes Russian titanium plant more than 1,400 kilometers from border, monitoring channel claims.
Perm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin said at around 11 a.m. local time that 11 drones had been downed during a Ukrainian attack on the region.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 25
⚡️Russian attacks kill 8, injure 51 across Ukraine over past day as drone strikes residential building in Vinnytsia.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 25
⚡️️️️️️️Almost 283,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation.
Since Mediazona last updated the figures in early October, the names of 6,880 Russian soldiers were added to the list of those killed.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 24
⚡️️️️️️️Deadly Russian drone strike targets apartment in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, killing 3, injuring 12.
One of the injured victims is an 11-year-old girl. Five wounded individuals are being treated in the hospital, with two in serious condition and undergoing surgery.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 24
⚡️Update: Starshield operations restored to normal speed, Zelensky confirms as Elon Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink terms.
Elon Musk said that Ukraine's military violated the terms of service for Starlink, adding that the "loophole" has now been closed.
Mother Jones· Oct 24
Seven in ten Americans say they want the war over—now. Trump wants to add a "little stopover" in Cuba.
Mondoweiss· Oct 24
Brazil’s Oct. 25 presidential runoff is a referendum on Israel and the final test of Latin America’s rightward swing, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro offering starkly different paths for Palestine.
Defector· Oct 24
"Everything will collapse unless the wealthy and the powerful lose more than art alone can take from them." defector.com/digger-is-sm...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 24
⚡️Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian targets 2,500 kilometers from border.
Ukraine struck several targets, including a petrochemical plant and a warehouse in Siberia around 2,500 kilometers away from the border on Oct. 24, monitoring channels reported.
Crust News· Oct 24
Elon Musk's Grok has made hundreds of thousands of CSAM images, and is fighting for the right to make even more.
Somehow, that's still just the tip of the iceberg.
Mother Jones· Oct 24
“The consequences of this war are that you are paying nearly $5 [per gallon] in gas. You’re paying more in groceries because of the price of diesel.
He has cheered this war all along because he stands hip-to-hip with Donald Trump.”
Crust News· Oct 24
Over 1,500 innocent people have been illegally forced from their homes in the West Bank, as Israel begins to demolish an entire neighbourhood.
The entire West Bank is being collectively punished for a shooting incident between two resistance fighters, who have been killed, and IDF soldiers.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 24
⚡️European Parliament Vice President ends hunger strike following Oleshky ceasefire announcement.
European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno announced the hunger strike on Oct. 20, demanding an immediate humanitarian truce in the occupied town.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 24
⚡️Russian attacks kill 4, injure 78 across Ukraine over past day, as drone strikes Kyiv residential building in the morning.
Overnight, Russian forces launched 126 drones, 61 of which were jet-powered, while Ukraine’s air defense managed to suppress 101 drones, including 50 jet-powered drones.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 24
⚡️Starshield operations restored to speeds of more than 400 km/h, Ukraine's Defense Ministry says.
"We record a speed of more than 400 kilometers per hour, the connection is stable," the ministry said.
Quillette· Oct 24
From the riots of 2005 to the scenes of urban guerrilla warfare on 17 and 18 October, violence in French cities has grown increasingly intense. And the authorities are struggling to respond.
Crikey· Oct 24
Pauline Hanson was quick to blame the French riots on migrants. But with cost of living the protest’s raison d’être, it sure sounds similar to a certain pivotal revolution.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/23/f...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 24
⚡️️️️️️️Zelensky 'maybe not such a big humanitarian as Putin,' he quips as Ukraine's relations with Trump unravel.
Zelensky made the comment to ABC News two days after U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff praised Putin as "a humanitarian." Hours later, Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles and cluster…
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 23
⚡️US lawmakers demand answers from Elon Musk over Ukraine Starlink restrictions.
In a public letter, Democratic Senators and Representatives listed five questions concerning Starlink restrictions impacting Ukrainian forces, addressed to Musk.
Meduza· Oct 23
Serbia votes on Sunday after Aleksandar Vucic resigned as president to run for prime minister. Barred from a third presidential term, he called a snap election for the earliest legally permitted date — giving a student-led opposition movement just 46 days to campaign. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Mother Jones· Oct 23
DOJ is suing to decertify Alaska’s Senate race—but only if Republicans lose.
Trump personally ordered the lawsuit, he announced Friday.
Meduza· Oct 23
Russian anti-war musician Andrey Makarevich has endorsed Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the October 27 election, drawing fierce criticism online. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Meduza· Oct 23
Zelensky says Starlink restrictions are still disrupting Ukrainian operations despite Trump’s claim they were lifted. Deliveries of promised interceptors for Russian ballistic missiles are also delayed, he says, as Russia launches near-daily attacks. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 23
Romania says a Russian drone strike sank a cargo ship off its Black Sea coast, killing one sailor and leaving three missing. Nine others were rescued from the Comoros-flagged vessel, which carried Ukrainian and Azerbaijani crew members. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 23
⚡️Trilateral peace talks with Russia, US negotiators to begin in November, Zelensky says.
The peace discussions will begin at the technical level with negotiation teams, Zelensky said. If those efforts prove productive, then meetings between Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump will be held.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 23
Ukraine, Russia agree on local ceasefire for Russian-occupied Oleshky, mediated by Melania Trump; Civilian cargo ship sinks off coast of Romania after Russian drone strike, authorities say; 270 Ukrainian POWs return home in latest swap with Russia; and more.
Mondoweiss· Oct 23
The upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections will likely lead Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu to renew their misguided war on Iran with even greater ferocity than before in an effort to save their political lives.
Meduza· Oct 23
Preliminary reports from Ukrainian monitoring channels suggest Storm Shadow cruise missiles were used in an attack on Oryol, Russia, apparently aimed at the Proton military components factory. Residents reported explosions and thick smoke. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 23
The White House says Melania Trump was involved in arranging a temporary ceasefire in the occupied town of Oleshky to facilitate the evacuation of civilians. Russia's military chief says his forces will halt fire on the Kherson front starting Oct. 27. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 23
A Ukrainian soldier spent nearly eight months alone at the front after a Russian drone strike killed his comrade and cost him a foot. He amputated the other himself. Commanders say they lifted him beneath a giant drone — the first known rescue of its kind. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
The Real News Network· Oct 23
Meta Chooses Sides in Brazil’s Election - As Brazilians prepare to vote in the runoff election this Sunday, October 25, Meta has been working to lift the candidacy of Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro.
@padispatch.bsky.social
therealnews.com/meta-brazils...
The Intercept· Oct 23
The Fellowship PAC routed more than half a million dollars in support of Democrats through a firm co-founded by former Trump crypto adviser Bo Hines. theintercept.com/2026/10/23/c...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 23
U.S. President Donald Trump may be considering further sanctions relief for Russia following his recent diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, several Ukrainian and U.S. officials familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 23
⚡️️ Trump vows to fix Ukraine's Starlink problems if they continue, may call Musk.
"If there's a problem, I will get it straightened out," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Meduza· Oct 23
Russia and Ukraine will temporarily pause fighting to allow residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky to evacuate safely.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Intercept· Oct 23
“Almost all of the worst ideas in the United States have been intentionally exported to Brazil as a way to make Brazil a worse country that’s more in line with U.S. interests.” theintercept.com/2026/10/23/b...
+972 Magazine· Oct 23
Israel’s election won’t change the renewed reality of political apartheid
Sami Abu Shehadeh’s disqualification sends a clear message: Jewish-majority state institutions will now determine who can represent Palestinian citizens.
By Areej Sabbagh-Khoury.
www.972mag.com/palestinian-...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 23
⚡️️ Ukrainian drone attack triggers shut down of Moscow airports, drone debris reported on tarmac.
Restrictions were placed on incoming and outgoing flights in Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky airports, Russian civilian aviation authority Rosaviatsiya reported.
Hell Gate· Oct 23
"I was released because I called the U.S. embassy. Regular Palestinians don’t have a get-out-of-jail card like that," Won told Hell Gate after being detained during an olive harvest.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 23
⚡️️ Civilian cargo ship sinks off coast of Romania after Russian drone strike, authorities say.
One person was confirmed dead, and three others were missing from the 13-member crew, according to Romanian President Nicusor Dan.
Meduza· Oct 23
All four of Moscow’s airports — Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky — suspended arrivals and departures.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Byline Times· Oct 23
🔴 NEW
‘We Intend to Succeed’: French Student Protesters Explain Why They’re at the Barricades
By Olly Haynes
Read below. ↓
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 23
⚡️️ Breaking: Russia, Ukraine agree to Oleshky ceasefire mediated by Melania Trump, White House says.
The move comes amid increased attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the city, which over the past weeks has gained international attention, including from Pope Leo XIV.
Byline Times· Oct 23
‘We Intend to Succeed’: French Student Protesters Explain Why They’re at the Barricades
French students in Paris tell Byline Times why they've joined the protests hitting the…
bylinetimes.com/2026/10/23/we-intend-to-…
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 23
Eleven days after Ukraine's Starshield terminals started mysteriously malfunctioning, there is still nobody in Washington who wants to take responsibility, while Trump administration officials continue pointing fingers firmly at SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
Meduza· Oct 23
The U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine would, among other things, offer Ukraine an investment program and EU membership in exchange for abandoning its bid to join NATO, The Economist reported.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 23
Starlink’s military version in Ukraine is still subject to a speed restriction, the Associated Press reported, citing a senior European official familiar with the situation.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 23
In simple terms of territory taken and lost, 2026 has been a year of relative success for Kyiv on the front line.
Though other parts of the front line have largely stabilized, Russia’s main goal continues to be the capture of the remainder of Donetsk Oblast.
Defector· Oct 23
‘Digger’ is smug, cynical, and perfectly timed: defector.com/digger-is-sm...
Defector· Oct 23
‘Digger’ is smug, cynical, and perfectly timed: defector.com/digger-is-sm...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 22
⚡️️️️️️️Amid Starlink crisis, Finnish tech giants announce plan to help Ukraine build its own sovereign satellite system.
"Ukraine needs secure, sovereign, and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls," ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski said.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 22
⚡️️️️️️️Amid Starlink crisis, Finnish tech giants announce plan to help Ukraine build its own sovereign satellite system.
"Ukraine needs secure, sovereign, and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls," ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski said.
Crikey· Oct 22
French revolution and Western civilisation go together like bread and wine. Pauline Hanson would rather blame migrants.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/23/f...
Crikey· Oct 22
French revolution and Western civilisation go together like bread and wine. Pauline Hanson would rather blame migrants.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/23/f...
Popular Information· Oct 22
At 12 years old, Amy Acton was the victim of sexual abuse. Now, Acton is the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Ohio and her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, is turning her history of abuse into a political attack ad.
Popular Information· Oct 22
At 12 years old, Amy Acton was the victim of sexual abuse. Now, Acton is the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Ohio and her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, is turning her history of abuse into a political attack ad.
Zeteo· Oct 22
Brazil will elect a new president on Sunday. Surprisingly, a recent poll gave right-winger Flávio Bolsonaro a close lead over leftist president Lula.
@vmbarbara.bsky.social looks into why many Brazilians want a change in government and if Trump is playing a role.
Read: zeteo.com/p/brazil-mus...
Zeteo· Oct 22
Brazil will elect a new president on Sunday. Surprisingly, a recent poll gave right-winger Flávio Bolsonaro a close lead over leftist president Lula.
@vmbarbara.bsky.social looks into why many Brazilians want a change in government and if Trump is playing a role.
Read: zeteo.com/p/brazil-mus...
Meduza· Oct 22
As Washington renews peace efforts, a source close to Zelensky’s office tells Meduza that U.S. pressure is indirectly pushing Zelensky toward “soft capitulation,” as Moscow maintains its territorial demands and intensifies attacks. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Capital & Main· Oct 22
Livingston was the California city that swung most heavily for Trump, shifting 36 percentage points in his favor between 2020 and 2024.
Jewish Currents· Oct 22
“Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers compared Michigan to Nazi Germany on Sunday,” reports @alexbkane.bsky.social, who just returned from the campaign trail.
Read on for his latest coverage of the hotly contested race between Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed.
jewishcurrents.org/in-michigan-...
Jewish Currents· Oct 22
Republican Mike Rogers is employing a “strategy of racial arson” in his Michigan Senate campaign against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, critics say.
jewishcurrents.org/in-michigan-...
Techdirt· Oct 22
Starlink Throttling In Ukraine Again Shows Musk’s Right Wing Extremism Is A National Security Threat
Last year you might recall how Elon Musk’s far right...
www.techdirt.com/2026/10/22/starlink-thr…
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 22
⚡️️️️️️️Kyiv denies reports that Trump, Musk have restored Starlink speeds in Ukraine.
"Overall, nothing has changed anywhere," a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 22. Starlink's speed cap of 161 kilometers per hour remains in effect, the official said.
+972 Magazine· Oct 22
PODCAST: What’s at stake for Palestinian citizens in Israel’s election?
Leena Dallasheh discusses the echoes of military rule in today's crackdown on Palestinian dissent, and the struggle for a more substantive form of citizenship.
www.972mag.com/podcast-pale...
Meduza· Oct 22
President Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on military-grade Starlink in Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reports. U.S. and Ukrainian officials said the system began operating more normally soon afterward. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 22
After U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin, Russia and Ukraine said they were open to resuming peace talks with Washington in November. But overnight strikes continued: Russian missiles killed one person in Kyiv, and Ukrainian drones wounded two in Moscow. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Mother Jones· Oct 22
If you think Tommy's bad, you should see his daddy.
Hell Gate· Oct 22
"As much as I love you, Brad, and I care about you, first and foremost, the Palestinian farmers who need to farm their land need access to their land. This needs to be the priority."
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Meduza· Oct 22
Some Rosneft refineries are deliberately stretching repairs from days into weeks, Bloomberg reports, as repeated Ukrainian strikes make the costs unsustainable. Company insiders fear just a few more months of war in Ukraine could cause lasting damage. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 22
Hours after U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called Vladimir Putin a "humanitarian" during talks in St. Petersburg, a barrage of Russian missiles struck central Kyiv, killing at least one person and injuring over 20.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 22
⚡️ Ukraine strikes Russian electronic warfare station, General Staff says.
Mother Jones· Oct 22
Mike Rogers used his last debate to smear Abdul El-Sayed.
Zeteo· Oct 22
Brazil Must Choose a President – Lula or Bolsonaro. Think It’s a No-Brainer? Think Again
On Sunday, Brazil will elect a new president. Flávio Bolsonaro, a right-winger who supports military rule and has a laundry list of scandals to his name, is currently ahead of Lula.
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The Kyiv Independent· Oct 22
⚡️️️️ EU responds to Trump diesel deal with new Russia energy sanctions.
A key focus of the latest proposed sanctions listings is Russia's oil processing, refining, and exporting capacity, with 31 listings spanning the breadth of Russia, from St. Petersburg to Sakhalin.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 22
"Ordinary Russians in the regions know little about this war. They are told about downed drones and damaged buildings, and as long as the explosions are far away, that is enough," writes Andrii Sukharyna, head of analytics at Join Ukraine, in this op-ed.
Hyperallergic· Oct 22
When students in France took to the streets in 1968 to protest the country’s crumbling education system and Gaullist government, they transformed public statues into participants in their cause.
Today, student demonstrators in France are addressing many of the same issues at the heart of May 68.
Meduza· Oct 22
Russia and Ukraine conducted another exchange of fallen soldiers’ bodies.
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Techdirt· Oct 22
Brendan Carr, A Weak Coward, Threatens Journalists For Covering Polls Trump Doesn’t Like
Brendan Carr is a silly, hypocritical fascist who splits his time between...
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The Kyiv Independent· Oct 22
⚡️Ukraine repatriates 252 bodies that Russia claims belong to Ukrainian soldiers.
Meduza· Oct 22
Trump blamed Russia’s failed assault on Kyiv on a “stupid general” who got his tanks stuck in the mud. In reality, Ukrainian forces stopped the advance. And the general Trump doubts is still alive has since been promoted.
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Meduza· Oct 22
Two former Azov commanders are leading the defense of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk — but while Ukrainian forces are pushing Russia back near Sloviansk, Kramatorsk faces a growing threat of a breakthrough.
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Meduza· Oct 22
Zelensky condemned Russia’s latest strikes on Kyiv, which killed one person and injured more than 20. He said the attack, launched just hours after Trump envoy Witkoff held talks with Putin, showed that Moscow’s approach to the war hadn’t changed.
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Meduza· Oct 22
The EU is searching for someone to represent Europe in talks with Putin, Politico reports.
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Meduza· Oct 22
Hours after Putin met with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss ending the war, Russia struck Kyiv with drones and missiles, killing one person and injuring more than 20, including children.
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Meduza· Oct 22
Ukrainian drones struck Moscow and several other Russian regions overnight, injuring two people in the capital’s outskirts.
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The Kyiv Independent· Oct 22
⚡️Russian attacks kill at least 9, injure 57 across Ukraine as Kyiv hit by mass missile, drone attack.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 22
⚡️Update: Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv damages ambulances, kills 1, injures 22.
Among the 22 people who were injured are four children, one of whom has been hospitalized, the State Emergency Service reported.
Mother Jones· Oct 22
Tommy tried to trap Abdul at a town hall. Turns out Tommy’s tycoon-tied dad Timmy took $250,000 to take Abdul down.
Tricky tactics too transparent?
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 22
⚡️Update: Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv damages ambulances, injures 15, including 2 children.
Russian ballistic missiles struck transport and medical infrastructure in Kyiv on the night of Oct. 21-22, injuring 15 people as explosions rocked the city.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 22
⚡️Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Moscow Oblast weapons plant.
Ukrainian forces struck a weapons plant in Serpukhov, Moscow Oblast, overnight on Oct. 22, monitoring channels reported.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 21
⚡️Explosions, fires reported amid overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Lipetsk, Russia.
Ukrainian drones struck a multi-story building in Lipetsk and caused multiple explosions around the city, according to Ukrainian monitoring channels.
Crikey· Oct 21
Opinion | Your favourite story is lying to you, writes John Birmingham. The Russian bots never went quiet — they were back within two days. Ukraine's access to Starlink, however, remains throttled.
Read: www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/22/u...
Quillette· Oct 21
France’s protesters are rioting against austerity that doesn’t exist. Macron might as well give them the real thing.
Mondoweiss· Oct 21
Israeli settlers are blocking, assaulting, and robbing Palestinian olive harvesters. For some 100,000 families in the West Bank who rely on the harvest for income, this season may decide whether the olive harvest survives at all.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 21
⚡️Russian ballistic missiles rock Kyiv in late-night attack, injuring 6.
In the Dniprovsky district, a car service station and a private residential building were damaged in the attack. In the Darnitsky district, missiles hit near a transportation infrastructure facility.
Truthout· Oct 21
The march on the iconic Place de la République in the French capital had barely begun when riot police — known as the Compagnies républicaines de sécurité, or CRS — fired tear gas in the square.
Truthout· Oct 21
JD Vance said he was “disgusted” at members of his own party “whining” about the contents of a political ad produced by Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign featuring his opponent's estranged mother. Amy Acton was removed from her mother and stepfather's custody at age 12 after she was sexually abused.
Truthout· Oct 21
JD Vance said he was “disgusted” at members of his own party “whining” about the contents of a political ad produced by Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign featuring his opponents estranged mother. Amy Acton was removed from her mother and stepfather's custody at age 12 after she was sexually abused.
Meduza· Oct 21
Vice President JD Vance defended Trump envoy Steve Witkoff for calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” after Russia released American prisoner Stephen Hubbard, arguing that securing Hubbard’s release mattered more than Witkoff’s choice of words. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The 19th· Oct 21
From mocking the Amy Acton's therapy to an ad featuring her estranged mother, Vivek Ramaswamy and his allies have made it his closing argument against her in the Ohio governor's race.
Techdirt· Oct 21
DOJ Turns A Thumb Drive And A Post-It Note Into A Lawsuit Aimed At Disrupting Voting In California
For the past several months, the DHS and DOJ have been...
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Defector· Oct 21
'Digger' is smug, cynical, and perfectly timed: defector.com/digger-is-sm...
Meduza· Oct 21
Analysts say Trump’s diesel deal with Putin is unlikely to significantly lower global diesel prices, Reuters reports. Russia’s pledged volumes are too small, and Ukrainian strikes on refineries have limited Moscow's ability to boost exports. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 21
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed in the Kaliningrad region during a scheduled training flight, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Meduza· Oct 21
The Kremlin has instructed pro-government media to call Russian attacks on Ukraine “Putin strikes,” sources told Meduza. The apparent inspiration is Stalin-era propaganda — and the goal may be to boost Putin’s slipping approval ratings.
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Meduza· Oct 21
Trump wants Russia and Ukraine to sign a peace deal at the G20 summit in Miami this December, The Atlantic reports. Sources say he envisions standing between Putin and Zelensky at the signing — and hasn't ruled out using force to compel Ukraine to agree. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Mother Jones· Oct 21
The guy who tried and failed to catch Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a gotcha question about his supposed loyalty to the Muslim Brotherhood is reportedly the son of a Republican strategist who received $250,000 last month to campaign against El-Sayed.
The Real News Network· Oct 21
Democratic US congressional candidate Brad Lander said Wednesday that he was released by Israeli forces with a “warning” after he and dozens of others were detained while helping Palestinians harvest olives in the illegally occupied West Bank.
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The Real News Network· Oct 21
Democratic US congressional candidate Brad Lander said Wednesday that he was released by Israeli forces with a “warning” after he and dozens of others were detained while helping Palestinians harvest olives in the illegally occupied West Bank.
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The Real News Network· Oct 21
“These detentions by the IDF are one more attempt to undermine Palestinians’ right to harvest their olive groves, travel on their roads, and live in their homes,” said the US congressional candidate.
Meduza· Oct 21
Putin has freed Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American jailed in Russia for allegedly fighting for Ukraine.
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Meduza· Oct 21
Witkoff met Putin in St. Petersburg with new U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine.
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Meduza· Oct 21
Vladimir Putin met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in St. Petersburg this afternoon.
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The Kyiv Independent· Oct 21
⚡️Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad Oblast during training exercises, Moscow says.
The Russian Defense Ministry said the crew was ejected and evacuated by a ground search-and-rescue team, without disclosing whether they were injured.
Mother Jones· Oct 21
Abdul El-Sayed keeps getting questioned by manufactured opposition
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 21
⚡️Kremlin 'ready' to resume trilateral peace talks with US, Ukraine, Putin claims.
During their meeting, Putin and Witkoff discussed a "specific framework" by which the trilateral talks could take place in mid-November, according to Russian state media.
Zeteo· Oct 21
Israeli’s vote this month to elect the 26th Knesset, in the first general vote since the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
We break down the top contenders trying to replace Netanyahu ahead of the elections, and reveal what they’ve said about Palestinian statehood.
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The Kyiv Independent· Oct 21
⚡️Update: Witkoff lauds Putin as 'humanitarian' as Russia releases US prisoner Stephen Hubbard.
"You speak so much about how my president, President Trump, is a humanitarian. You, too, are a humanitarian, sir, and I commend you for that. I offer you my respect," Witkoff told Putin.
Meduza· Oct 21
Russia’s first diesel fuel shipment to the U.S. is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
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Meduza· Oct 21
Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, who was convicted by a Russian court of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, has been released.
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The Kyiv Independent· Oct 21
⚡️Update: Trump envoy meets Putin in Russia, urges trilateral negotiations.
"I hope you will consider the possibility of resuming trilateral talks," U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 21
⚡️Russia releases US prisoner Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff visit.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin announced the release of Hubbard during his meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 21
⚡️Russian attacks kill at least 9, wound 45 across Ukraine, as yet another deadly drone attack strikes Kyiv.
Russian troops launched attacks against Ukraine overnight with Iskander-K cruise missiles and 186 drones, including Shahed-type ones, the Air Force reported.
Byline Times· Oct 21
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‘Trump’s Russia Strategy Is Opening Himself Up to an Inevitable Humiliation’
By Paul Niland
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Byline Times· Oct 21
‘Trump’s Russia Strategy Is Opening Himself Up to an Inevitable Humiliation’
The US President's abject surrender to Putin's demands on Ukraine will only end badly for the White House,…
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Meduza· Oct 21
Russian drone strikes killed three people in Ukraine overnight.
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The Kyiv Independent· Oct 21
⚡️Update: Putin meeting with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed
Putin's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said the meeting had been planned days before, and will take place in St Petersburg's Konstantinovsky Palace.
Meduza· Oct 21
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin.
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The Kyiv Independent· Oct 21
⚡️At least 2 killed, 2 injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv.
An air raid alert sounded in Kyiv at around 5:20 a.m. local time on Oct. 21 as drones approached the capital, which has faced an unrelenting barrage of Russian drone attacks this fall.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 21
⚡️US envoy Steve Witkoff lands in St. Petersburg for Russia peace talks.
Witkoff's movements are taking place while Kyiv's ties with Washington are sharply deteriorating due to concerns that the U.S. could be withholding the delivery of Patriot air-defense missiles funded by Ukraine's allies.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 21
⚡Russian drones kill 2 in Kharkiv Oblast, strike university building in Kremenchuk.
Russian drone attacks killed two elderly residents of Kharkiv Oblast and struck a university building in central Ukraine's Poltava Oblast overnight on Oct. 20–21, local authorities reported.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️Ukrainian forces reportedly strike energy infrastructure in occupied Donetsk Oblast, blackouts in Crimea.
Ukrainian forces struck energy infrastructure in the city of Chystiakove in Donetsk Oblast, and blackouts were reported in Crimea amid drone fire, monitoring channels reported late on Oct.…
Zeteo· Oct 20
After years of Republican criminality and Democratic timidity, @ryanlcooper.com argues that Democrats can’t afford to “fritter away” another majority.
If they don’t establish real consequences for attacks on democracy, he warns, they may not get another chance.
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Meduza· Oct 20
Elon Musk personally ordered restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield military satellite service, WSJ reports. The move disrupted Ukrainian military missions and allegedly caused confusion within the Trump administration. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Zeteo· Oct 20
Barack Obama a Joe Biden both failed to punish Republican criminality as president - and the GOP only got more criminal.
From @ryancooper.bsky.social Here’s how a new Democratic-controlled Congress can do better: zeteo.com/p/this-might...
Jewish Currents· Oct 20
"You sometimes need to squint to tell the difference between the far right and the center." @joshnathankazis.bsky.social explains everything you need to know about the Israeli elections next week.
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Jewish Currents· Oct 20
Our guide to the Israeli elections, up now. Illustrations by @elivalley.bsky.social.
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Meduza· Oct 20
Trump says Putin and Zelensky don’t necessarily have to “be in the same room” to reach a peace deal. His envoy, Steve Witkoff, is due in Russia on Wednesday, where Norway’s prime minister says he may help prepare for a meeting between the leaders. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centers disrupt Russian court hearings, media reports; Ukraine's HUR claims 108 Russian soldiers killed, 29 captured in Sumy Oblast operation; Power outages in half of Ukraine's oblasts after Russian assault on power plants; and more.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
"Frankly, Trump has crossed the Rubicon," a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.
After two years of trying to win over Donald Trump through flattery and careful diplomacy, President Volodymyr Zelensky has changed course, adopting a more confrontational tone.
emptywheel· Oct 20
Trump told us why he is capitulating to Russia (besides the bribes): Because Putin told him he could do far worse in Iran than already helping to kill Americans. And Trump's RESPONSE to that was to simply capitulate.
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Zeteo· Oct 20
Meet the 5 Israeli Politicians Trying to Replace Netanyahu – and Who Sadly Sound a Lot Like Him
We break down the top opposition contenders ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections, and reveal what they’ve said about Palestinian statehood.
Read now: zeteo.com/p/meet-the-5...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
While U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Russia "has been fine on Ukraine," civilian casualties rose 85% in September 2026, with U.N. officials warning that October is among the deadliest periods in years.
The Intercept· Oct 20
At least 10 patients with kidney failure near Taiz, a city under a Houthi siege, died because they were unable to get to their dialysis treatments. theintercept.com/2026/10/20/y...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️️ Witkoff to visit St. Petersburg after Zelensky talks, Norway's PM says.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian officials in St. Petersburg on Oct. 21 to discuss European and U.S. proposals for peace in Ukraine, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
“If we succeed in stopping the Russian imperial onslaught here [in Ukraine], Russian imperialism will no longer threaten other peoples in Europe and around the world,” writes Vakhtang Kebuladze, Ukrainian philosopher, in this op-ed.
Meduza· Oct 20
Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner plan to meet Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday to seek the release of an American, the NYT reports. It's unclear who, but Stephen Hubbard is currently the only American Washington considers wrongfully detained in Russia. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 20
With residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky trapped by mined exits and facing shortages, European Parliament VP Pina Picierno announced a hunger strike to draw attention and urge a humanitarian ceasefire, food, medicine, and safe evacuation. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 20
As Russian strikes force rolling blackouts across Kyiv, the building where Mayor Vitali Klitschko owns an apartment is exempt from scheduled outages, SlidstvoInfo reports. The utility says it shares a power supply with critical infrastructure. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️️ Russian drones strike Kyiv hospital, injure 5 across the city.
A Russian drone struck the upper floor of the Solomyanskyi medical facility, while the facility on Holosiivskyi was damaged by debris from a Russian drone, Kyiv city mayor Vitali Klitschko said in the afternoon.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️️ Zelensky meets Trump envoy Witkoff in Norway as US-Ukraine ties sour.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb are also taking part in the talks.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️️ Data center in occupied Donetsk destroyed, expert says.
Ukraine has increasingly used long-range strikes and strikes against data centers to weaken Russia's ability to sustain the war.
Meduza· Oct 20
Europe is considering direct talks with Putin, the FT reports. Possible proposals include giving Russia all of Donbas in exchange for Ukraine joining NATO, or freezing the front line while keeping Ukraine out of the alliance.
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emptywheel· Oct 20
Trump's Latest Russia Russia Russia Turn Is about Iran Iran Iran
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emptywheel· Oct 20
Trump's Latest Russia Russia Russia Turn Is about Iran Iran Iran
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The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️Update: Zelensky arrives in Norway for talks with Trump envoy.
"We are maintaining all contacts that can help bring peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky said upon arrival.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️Update: Zelensky arrives in Norway for talks with Trump envoy.
"We are maintaining all contacts that can help bring peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky said upon arrival.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️At least 14 killed, 71 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day as Russian drone kills 2 children in park.
On the night of Oct. 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with 165 Shahed-type and other drones, 105 of them jet-powered, Ukraine's Air Force said.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️At least 14 killed, 71 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day as Russian drone kills 2 children in park.
On the night of Oct. 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with 165 Shahed-type and other drones, 105 of them jet-powered, Ukraine's Air Force said.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️Zelensky's trust rating surges amid Trump's pressure campaign, poll finds.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Zelensky, saying Ukraine should consider finding someone else to negotiate on its behalf.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️Zelensky's trust rating surges amid Trump's pressure campaign, poll finds.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Zelensky, saying Ukraine should consider finding someone else to negotiate on its behalf.
Meduza· Oct 20
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Tambov region overnight, sparking a fire, the governor said. Ukrainian monitors and independent OSINT analysts identified the apparent target as a pumping station on the Druzhba oil pipeline.
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Meduza· Oct 20
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Tambov region overnight, sparking a fire, the governor said. Ukrainian monitors and independent OSINT analysts identified the apparent target as a pumping station on the Druzhba oil pipeline.
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The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️Russian drone attack on Kyiv rush-hour traffic kills at least 1, injures 6.
The Russian drone crashed near a gas station in the Holosiivskyi District near the administrative border with Kyiv Oblast, according to Kyiv city mayor Vitali Klitschko.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️Russian drone attack on Kyiv rush-hour traffic kills at least 1, injures 6.
The Russian drone crashed near a gas station in the Holosiivskyi District near the administrative border with Kyiv Oblast, according to Kyiv city mayor Vitali Klitschko.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️Fire at oil pumping station in Russia’s Tambov Oblast after drone attack, monitoring channels say.
Tambov Oblast governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said that a Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire 'on the territory of one of the enterprises' in Michurinsky district but did not specify at which facility.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️Fire at oil pumping station in Russia’s Tambov Oblast after drone attack, monitoring channels say.
Tambov Oblast governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said that a Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire 'on the territory of one of the enterprises' in Michurinsky district but did not specify at which facility.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️Update: Zelensky heads to Norway for talks with Trump envoy as US-Ukraine tensions deepen.
A Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent that President Volodymyr Zelensky is already en route to the country.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡️Update: Zelensky heads to Norway for talks with Trump envoy as US-Ukraine tensions deepen.
A Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent that President Volodymyr Zelensky is already en route to the country.
Meduza· Oct 20
Three people were killed and six injured when Russian forces struck a production and storage facility in Ukraine’s Kyiv region overnight, Ukraine’s emergency service says. The attack sparked a fire in the Obukhiv district. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Meduza· Oct 20
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff plans to travel to Oslo this week for Ukraine peace talks, with Zelensky expected to attend, then head to Russia to meet Putin, Reuters reports. The timing of the visit to Russia remains unclear. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Crikey· Oct 20
The riots are potentially ruinous for Jean-Luc Mélenchon and his left-wing La France Insoumise party, which has strongly backed the protests — not to mention Macron’s beleaguered government.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/20/f...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 20
⚡Witkoff plans Ukraine peace talks in Norway, Putin meeting in Russia.
Crikey· Oct 20
What were peaceful demonstrations in France have spiraled into riots. It's an early Christmas present for Marine Le Pen and her right-wing party, Rassemblement National.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/20/f...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 19
⚡️️️️️️️Zelensky appeals to US lawmakers for answers as White House turns on Kyiv.
"We want to understand what is happening, why it's happening, and where all this is heading," President Zelensky told a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 19
⚡️️️️️️️Pope Leo, Zelensky discuss hopes for ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky.
The conversation with Zelensky comes three days after the pope spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin to call for a ceasefire to evacuate civilians from the front-line town.
Meduza· Oct 19
Trump says he's open to meeting Putin and Xi for talks on nuclear disarmament, rather than the war in Ukraine. His comments follow a WSJ report that Putin proposed a three-way summit to end the war on Moscow's terms, without Zelensky. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 19
⚡️️What Russia's doing to Ukraine is 'fine,' Trump says.
"Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine. They haven't been doing much," Trump said, hours after a Russian drone strike in a public park killed six people, including two children.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 19
U.S. President Donald Trump claims his approach to ending the war in Ukraine is "very simple" — easing sanctions on Russia, pressuring Kyiv, and insisting Ukraine's position is untenable as "his country is in shambles".
Meduza· Oct 19
Trump says Zelensky doesn't want to end the war, while Ukraine's president says Washington is pressing Kyiv instead of Russia to make concessions, in what he says looks like an attempt to make Ukraine capitulate. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Meduza· Oct 19
A Russian drone strike on the central park in Nova Vodolaha, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, has killed six people, Ukrainian officials say. Children are among the dead, while seven of the 15 injured are also children. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 19
Russia’s campaign of targeting Ukrainian data centers could backfire on Moscow, experts told the Kyiv Independent, as retaliatory drone strikes have exposed the severe vulnerabilities of Russia’s centralized IT infrastructure.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 19
⚡️ Russian drone strike on park in Kharkiv Oblast kills children and infant.
The drone struck the town's central park while many people, including families with children, were there, Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi said. An infant in a stroller and two women were among those killed, he added.
Byline Times· Oct 19
🔴 NEW
What Ukraine’s Strikes On Data Centres Really Revealed About Russian Information Warfare
By Caroline Orr Bueno
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Byline Times· Oct 19
What Ukraine’s Strikes On Data Centres Really Revealed About Russian Information Warfare
Suggestions that Ukraine's attack on a Russian data decimated social media 'bots'…
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Meduza· Oct 19
Ukraine says it is negotiating with Russia to evacuate roughly 6,000 people, including up to 200 children, from occupied Oleshky and six nearby communities. The two sides are working out the final details, according to Ukraine’s human rights commissioner. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 19
⚡️ Ukraine, Russia nearing agreement on evacuation of civilians from occupied Oleshky, ombudsman says.
The two sides are discussing a local ceasefire to allow residents to be evacuated directly to Ukrainian-controlled territory, Lubinets said on Oct. 18.
Byline Times· Oct 19
🔴 NEW
A Short History of Trump’s Long-Held Connections to Russia
By @zarinazabrisky.bsky.social
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Byline Times· Oct 19
A Short History of Trump’s Long-Held Connections to Russia
The President's deep ties to Russian interests require far greater scrutiny given his ongoing betrayal of Ukraine, argues Zarina Zabrisky...
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Meduza· Oct 19
Putin has proposed meeting with Trump and Xi Jinping in China to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the WSJ reports. The talks would exclude Zelensky and European leaders.
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Meduza· Oct 19
Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner proposed that Europe buy more Russian gas and Ukraine resume its transit, the NYT reports. European officials rejected the idea.
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Meduza· Oct 19
Trump defended his diesel deal with Russia and his decision to hold off on sanctions, saying he didn’t want to “drive Russia away from the bargaining table.”
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Meduza· Oct 19
A Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv killed a 21-year-old woman and injured eight others. Ukraine received no advance warning from the U.S., an RFE/RL journalist reported.
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Meduza· Oct 19
On Sunday, Oct. 18, Ukraine launched what appears to be its largest drone attack on St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region since the full-scale invasion began. One person was killed, 15 were injured, and fires broke out across the area. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 19
⚡Update: Explosions again heard in Kyiv, metro station damaged in renewed Russian attack.
Multiple explosions rocked Kyiv on Oct. 18 and again early on Oct. 19, Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground reported, as Russia launched successive ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
The Kyiv Independent· Oct 18
⚡️️️️️️️Russian ballistic missiles slam Kyiv right as air raid alarms sound.
Residents had little warning before the missiles struck late on Oct. 18. A medical center in Kyiv was hit during the Russian attack, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Zeteo· Oct 18
This week in Palestine,
- Israeli settlers attacked an American journalist in the West Bank
- Israel continued to kill Palestinians across Gaza
- the death toll topped 1,500 Palestinians since the so-called ceasefire one year ago
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Mondoweiss· Oct 18
Israel is detaining international observers for one simple reason: to prevent us from reporting on its ethnic cleansing project in Palestine.
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Meduza· Oct 16
Trump says he did not order restrictions on Starshield, the military version of Starlink used by Ukraine, and does not know who did. Reuters reported that the order came from the White House, though its sources did not name anyone. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
Zeteo· Oct 15
Attacks on civilian infrastructure shows the destruction that the Houthis are willing and able to inflict on Saudi Arabia.
@harrisonmann.bsky.social explains how the U.S.- backed, Saudi-led war in Yemen turned the Houthis into the global power they are today.
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Zeteo· Oct 15
The Truth About the Houthis – and Why Saudi Arabia Is Struggling to Defend Itself Against Them
Former defense intel analyst Harrison Mann on how the brutal U.S.-backed, Saudi-led war in Yemen turned local insurgents into the minor global power they are today.
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That’s right people, today is the last day to vote. It also marks the end of all those mailers filling up your mailboxes and pesky text messages from campaigns. Our […] The post Election Day Is Here appeared first on Voice of San Diego.
The U.S. Department of Justice has notified Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas’ office and the City of New Haven that it intends to send federal election monitors to New Haven on Election Day, November 3, according to Thomas. “Connecticut General Statutes 9-236 clearly defines who is permitted inside a polling…
Pennsylvania election results to watch include governor, U.S. House, legislature, and more. Results will begin to show here after 8 p.m. on Nov. 3. Results for statewide races can also be found on the Department of State website. Local results may be posted by individual counties on their websites. For complete…
What you need to know Voters will cast ballots in races for governor, Pennsylvania House and Senate, and U.S. House. Want more info about where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on the issues? We’ve got you covered. Get quick access to everything you need to know about finding your polling place, returning your…
The New Castle County Council approved a pair of bills Tuesday that will take $2.6 million from the county’s agricultural preservation fund, usually reserved for preserving and protecting county farmland, to pay for a slew of looming debts, including a large required IRS arbitrage payment. The post Facing $1.6M IRS…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. Once voters have cast their ballots in an election, that’s usually the end of the story for them. But for election officials, things are far from…
What ballots won't be counted Tuesday night? When will results become official? Who "calls" elections? We answer those questions and more. The post Here’s what to know when the election numbers start coming in appeared first on Cardinal News.
Polls across the commonwealth are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The post It’s Election Day, and here’s what you need to know in Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Abdallah al-Naami on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 13:47 From children playing out to families queuing for food, indiscriminate Israeli shooting has made daily life a struggle for survival across Gaza Safia Abo Amra hold a photo of her granddaughter Fatima al-Bayouk, who was killed by Israeli gunfire earlier this month (Abdallah…
We have the latest numbers for every election in the state from the Virginia Department of Elections. The post Live 2026 election results appeared first on Cardinal News.
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s 2026 election is here. Voters will cast ballots in races for governor, Pennsylvania House, and U.S. House. In some parts of the state, there will also be local ballot questions and races for the Pennsylvania Senate. Check your county’s election website to find a sample ballot. Here are…
This is where we’ll be commenting on the election through the day and the results once they come in. The post Election Live: Updates and analysis from the 2026 elections appeared first on Cardinal News.
Voters in Missouri and Kansas are deciding some critical races and ballot measures today: constitutional amendments on abortion access, a tight U.S. Senate contest, a governor's race and more. But lower on the ballot is something just as important: judge retention elections. We'll break down how the judicial retention…
Ukrainian drones attacked the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl again overnight on November 3, sparking a major fire at the plant. Photos and videos from eyewitnesses show at least seven fire sites, five large and two smaller, according to the independent Telegram channel Astra.
Russian forces struck Kharkiv overnight on November 3 with ballistic missiles and guided bombs, hitting a medical facility, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said.
Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: An Iranian military spokesperson has warned that any renewed attacks by the US will be met with a "harder and broader" response compared to Tehran's past retaliations. He said that if a new war broke out, then the "geography of the conflict will…
Iran and the US are far from reaching a deal to end the conflict, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday. The official added that Tehran would not accept Washington's "excessive demands".
Houthi attacks on the kingdom escalate as the powerful militia advances towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping chokepoint that lies on the opposite side of the Arabian Peninsula from the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that talks between Tehran and Saudi Arabia are ongoing. "In my interview with Al Jazeera network, I affirmed that we harbour no hostility toward the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and we appreciate the positive role played by Qatar and Oman, and we continue…
An Iranian military spokesperson has warned that any renewed attacks by the US will be met with a "harder and broader" response compared to Tehran's past retaliations. He said that if a new war broke out, then the "geography of the conflict will not remain limited to the West Asia region", adding that US "facilities,…
After months of anticipation, Election Day for the 2026 midterms has arrived. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls across Indiana will open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. Voters are reminded to allow for extra time at polling locations, since higher turnout may result in longer lines and longer wait times. Anyone standing in line…
To win, Paxton needs to keep the margin close in Collin County, his political home base. Talarico must earn epic returns in Travis County, the bluest part of the state.
The United States attacked Iran a day before the midterm elections, Crust News reports, though the article gives no cause or further detail beyond the timing.
The Israeli opposition has chosen Eisenkot to form a government, but lacks a majority to do so.
Netanyahu stays on as Israel's caretaker prime minister until a new government forms, a new election remains the most likely option.
"If we can deliver a blue tsunami on Election Day, then Trump’s inevitable post-election lawsuit hurricane will likely be reduced to a puddle. It’s one thing to litigate 42,000 ballots. It’s another thing entirely to sustain losses in TX, MI, OH, NC, ME and so on— and still pretend you were robbed.“
Haley Stevens, an AIPAC-funded Democrat who lost the Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed his Trump-endorsed Republican opponent Mike Rogers two days before the election, and…
Party leadership said legislators and party officials continue to hear about absentee in-person voting locations with irregular hours and unexpected closures leading up to Election Day.
Daylight saving time ended over the Halloween weekend, much to the dismay of people who dread ending their workday in darkness. Some dislike the change so much that they want to make DST permanent — as legislation that passed the…
All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 US Senate seats will be contested on November 3. Democrats are widely favored to retake the House but face a greater challenge in the Senate.
⚡Russian missile attack hits Kharkiv medical facility, 25 casualties reported amid strikes across Ukraine.
Russian forces struck a medical facility in Kharkiv overnight on Nov. 3, with 25 people reported injured and approximately 200 patients facing evacuation, local authorities said.
"I mean, what's a war? A war is fighting," Trump said. "When was the last time you saw us fighting with them?" The post Trump Seems Unaware U.S. Bombed Iran Right Before Fox News Interview: ‘When Was the Last Time We Fired Anything?’ first appeared on Mediaite.
The Department of Justice has moved to block former special counsel Jack Smith from testifying against President Donald Trump in his $10 billion defamation case against the British Broadcasting Corporation, according to a new report. The DOJ sent a letter to Smith's lawyers Monday alerting them that the agency would…
⚡Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl reportedly struck, multiple fires reported.
Ukraine reportedly struck an oil refinery in the Russian city of Yaroslavl with drones overnight on Nov. 3, with residents reporting several fires at the facility, according to Ukrainian monitoring channels.
Ukraine has repeatedly targeted the facility, including most recently, a Sept. 17 strike that damaged its AVT-3 crude oil processing unit, according to Ukraine's General Staff.
The strikes appeared to be limited, as opposed to a return to full hostilities. President Donald Trump previously said the U.S. wouldn’t launch strikes on Iran before Tuesday’s midterms.
President Donald Trump and his top supporters have repeatedly been embarrassed in their attempts to prosecute Jack Smith, the official who himself prosecuted Trump for alleged crimes involving his election denial and document theft scandal.s. Yet even as Trump and his team fail to nab Smith over and over and over…
⚡️New from @dropsitenews.com: Mike Rogers Earned $420,000 From Firm Now Helping Hegseth Plan Iran War‘s Next Phase
After leaving Congress, Rogers received lucrative board fees from MITRE, a consultancy tapped by Pete Hegseth to help plan...
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Some of President Donald Trump's associates — such as the world's richest man Elon Musk, who has threatened to imprison and otherwise worked to censor his critics — are now being threatened with having their personal addresses outed by a group of activists. "A group of activists has a message for Elon Musk," reported…
The Wall Street Journal reported Monday evening that the U.S. struck Iran's Qeshm Island — the same day Trump declared victory in the conflict. The post Trump Bombs Iran Just Hours After Announcing, ‘We Won’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Zeteo’s editor-in-chief reacted to Stevens ridiculously claim that she was fighting hate by endorsing Mike Rogers, and laid out the ‘old school white supremacist stuff’ coming from the GOP this week.
In this newscast: Alaska's statewide general election is tomorrow. Voters can make their picks for governor, U.S. House and Senate, and their local legislator; Polls close at 8 p.m., but if history is any guide, it could be some time before results become clear, especially in Alaska; Federal officials on Friday…
The Supreme Court dealt President Donald Trump a blow on Monday evening, refusing to intervene in favor of the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding California set aside 20,000 ballots DOJ flagged as potentially having been cast by noncitizens. Multiple courts have found that there is no valid reason to set aside the…
The decision represents another defeat for Trump as his fellow Republicans fight to retain control of Congress in the November 3 midterms. California is the most populous US state and a Democratic stronghold.
Russia refused to extend a ceasefire for evacuating civilians from occupied Oleshky, a Ukrainian official says. Also over the weekend, hackers targeted emergency alert apps in Russia and Ukraine, sending false warnings of nuclear attacks.
Less than 24 hours before polls opened across America, Democrats are fighting to stay focused on the economy amid intraparty drama in the Midwest. And in Washington, President Donald Trump is promoting construction projects in the nation's capital and casting his Democratic opponents as dangerous radicals.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. While early results will start rolling in Tuesday night, the final outcome for more competitive races might not be known until ranked choice tabulation takes place Nov. 18.
The Cook Political Report reacted to Rep. Haley Stevens' (D-MI) endorsement of the Republican, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), in the Michigan Senate race. The post Cook Political Report Shrugs Off Shock Late Endorsement in MI Senate Race: ‘Did Not Change Our View’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Fox Business host Larry Kudlow said he does not believe polls showing Democratic Senate candidates running well ahead of their Republican opponents. The post Fox’s Kudlow Flips Out as Polls Show Democrats Leading Key Senate Races: ‘Oh Come On!’ first appeared on Mediaite.
The US military is responsible for strikes on Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal citing an unnamed US official. The newspaper indicated that the attacks were part of a series of limited operations Washington had "secretly carried out" against the country. Earlier, several explosions were heard in southern…
The USA launched another attack on Iran.
For weeks, strikes have hit Iran's coast, and the USA wouldn't admit it was behind the attacks.
On the eve of the midterm elections, US officials finally confirmed the country was behind tonight's attack.
The United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday night, a day before the midterm elections, US officials have now confirmed. It is the first time Washington has owned up to weeks of attacks along Iran's southern coast that it never announced. Iran's state
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ordered Russia's return to international hockey, potentially costing Ukraine its first men's World Championship berth in 20 years. Organizers have yet to explain how Russia will fit into tournaments already scheduled.
🚨 Democrats could win Congress and still lose the larger fight.
The right spent decades building its media, donor and political machine.
Reed Galen warns that winning one election won't dismantle it — and Democrats still aren't prepared.
WASHINGTON – With Trump’s approval rating near a low point, Arizona Democrats are making him a central campaign issue while some Republicans emphasize local concerns and keep more distance from the president.
Megyn Kelly had some harsh words for Rep. Haley Stevens after the former U.S. Senate candidate tried explaining her decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers. The post Megyn Kelly Torches ‘Nutcase’ Haley Stevens After Disastrous CNN Interview: ‘F*ck off, You Lost!’ first appeared on Mediaite.
'Show courage' and end Netanyahu's government, Tibi urges Israeli opposition leader Speaking to David Hearst, Palestinian lawmaker Ahmad Tibi urged Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to show political courage and work with Arab parties to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rule. "I hope Eisenkot will be…
Russia refused to extend the ceasefire in Oleshky. Russian forces occupied Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region, in 2022, and a humanitarian catastrophe has unfolded there in recent months. Moscow and Kyiv agreed to a temporary truce to allow the evacuation of residents. It ended on November 1. Ukraine’s Foreign…
Vice President JD Vance was confronted by a reporter about his own ambitions for future office while hitting the campaign trail for Republican candidates. The post Reporter Confronts JD Vance on His ‘Underwater’ Approval Rating — He Says He Doesn’t ‘Think Too Much About That Stuff’ first appeared on Mediaite.
After you vote Tuesday, please email us your pics from the polls and tell us about your voting experience. Please email your name and polling place. We are psyched at InDepthNH.org. The post Get Election Results As Votes Counted Tuesday at InDepthNH; Email Your Pics From the Polls appeared first on InDepthNH.org.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to issue an emergency ruling in the Trump Administration’s case to sequester 20,000 ballots. Here’s what to know about the ongoing, unprecedented legal attack on California’s elections.
Grand jurors in Washington on Friday refused to indict a person the Justice Department accused of casting ballots in two places in the 2024 election, The New York Times reports, citing four people briefed on the case. The Times says the setback, along with a run of recent courtroom losses, reflects the department’s…
Michael Wilbon is taking a break. The longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of the network's popular "Pardon the Interruption" talk show alongside good friend Tony Kornheiser announced Monday he is taking a leave of absence because of what he described as "multiple health issues." Wilbon, a Chicago native who turns 68…
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department faced a wave of ridicule Monday after the Supreme Court rejected its last-minute attempt to force California to set aside thousands of mail-in ballots on the eve of the midterm elections. The administration had sought to segregate roughly 20,000 ballots from voters it…
⚡️Witkoff reveals location, date for new trilateral peace deal negotiations.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Nov. 3 that new rounds of trilateral peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. will be held on Nov. 10 in Abu Dhabi.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Nov. 3 that new rounds of trilateral peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. will be held on Nov. 10 in Abu Dhabi.
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s push to force California to set aside thousands of ballots from people the federal government claims are noncitizens, a decision that came hours before the final day of voting in the pivotal midterm elections.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to allow Russia’s national teams to return to international tournaments immediately. The ruling surprised everyone — including the Russian team itself. It is not even clear how to carry it out in practice, since the…
The Supreme Court of the United States rejected an emergency appeal from Trump's Department of Justice regarding Tuesday's midterm elections in California. The post BREAKING: Supreme Court Rejects Trump Admin Attempt to Block California Voters It Claims Are ‘Likely’ Noncitizens first appeared on Mediaite.
Will undecided voters in states such as Alaska and Michigan base their ballot decisions Tuesday on President Donald Trump’s fountain repairs in Washington, DC? If so, Trump’s 47-minute appearance on Monday afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool would make sense. But polls sh0w voters are worried about high…
CNN’s Harry Enten walked through three possible Senate outcomes the day before the midterms, saying new New York Times polls point to a “blue tsunami” — but that the range of results is wide. Enten said The Times polls show Democrats ahead in Michigan by 11, Texas by 7, Maine and Ohio by 6, and Kansas by 5, with…
$474 million might sound like an obscene amount of cash to drop into the Midterm election, but for Musk, it’s basically a trip to the mall. Turns out, a mere 0.05% of his total wealth can help the GOP win the midterms.
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In a shock move, Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. While the exact reasons are unclear, there is no doubt Israel played a central role.
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens faced another round of ridicule Monday after turning to MAGA commentator Scott Jennings to defend her stunning endorsement of a Republican Senate candidate, just hours after a widely criticized CNN interview. Stevens, who lost Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed,…
Vice President JD Vance called a Democratic congressional candidate an “a—,” then traced his swearing to his grandmother, a “devout Christian” who “loved the F-word.” Vance spoke Monday at an election-eve rally in Rome, New York, for Republican Anthony Constantino. His target was Constantino’s Democratic opponent in…
While the DOJ plans to send 1,000 monitors to the polls, including four in Charlottesville, election officials say monitoring is a routine occurrence that they are well prepared to handle. The post Local election officials unfazed by Justice Department monitoring surge appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein reports that a military source of his gives even odds that the U.S. will strike Iran after the midterms — but says any attack would be smaller than first planned. Klippenstein writes that President Donald Trump’s plan for a decisive attack on Iran is now in doubt. Trump said…
A hearing on President Donald Trump’s ballot demands drew an accusation that a Justice Department lawyer lied about his own voting, after he conceded the government’s voter list was error-prone. Justice Department attorney Kenneth Kao told U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson on Monday that he had not needed to show his…
Sam Stein and Andrew Egger give their takes on Trump’s bizarre closing pitch ahead of the midterms: a trip to the Reflecting Pool to brag about algae removal, vandalism that never happened, and his plans to renovate a DC golf course.
By Brian Varela Polls open Tuesday at 6 a.m. in New Jersey’s 7th District. Voters will decide whether Rep. Tom Kean Jr. gets two more years in Congress. They should choose Rebecca Bennett. In May 2025, the House passed last year’s federal budget bill by a single vote, 215-214. Kean voted yes. One more no[...] The post…
Democrats spent the final moments of the midterm campaigns rallying behind their insurgent candidates while Republicans looked to hold on to seats they won in 2024.
⚡️Zelensky confirms Ukraine targeted Russian emergency alert systems in retaliatory hack.
"When it was very clear to all our people and to all our personnel and intelligence that it's [Russia's] personal attack against our people, civilians, of course, we responded," Zelensky told PBS NewsHour.
⚡️Zelensky confirms Ukraine targeted Russian emergency alert systems in retaliatory hack.
"When it was very clear to all our people and to all our personnel and intelligence that it's [Russia's] personal attack against our people, civilians, of course, we responded," Zelensky told PBS NewsHour.
Late on Nov. 1, Ukraine's Air Alert app, which provides vital updates to citizens about incoming Russian strikes, was hacked. Hours after the false warnings were sent to Ukrainian citizens' phones, Russia's own air raid alert system began to show signs of being compromised.
The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a fresh humiliation Monday night after it rejected an appeal to force California to set aside ballots cast by suspected illegal voters. Earlier in the day, the Trump administration had asked the court to require California to set aside about 20,000 ballots cast by…
CNN host and commentator Van Jones accused Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) of "French kissing MAGA" following her decision to endorse Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed. The post CNN’s Van Jones Accuses Haley Stevens of ‘French Kissing MAGA’ first appeared on Mediaite.
‘The actual evidence we have seen…indicates that Trump abused, assaulted, and even raped numerous women alongside, and in coordination with, the most infamous sex trafficker in history,’ says the report.
We have an announcement to make..., Sen. Warnock talks our “moral moment,” Election Day isn’t 24 hours, buyer’s remorse, cartoons, the Movement, The Pod, and more!
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 14.(Saul Loeb / AFP via Getty Images) The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a last-minute request from the Department of Justice to wade into its unprecedented feud with California over the state's voter rolls. The court denied taking up the Justice Department's appeal…
The county, and others in the state, have issued guidelines restricting the press from documenting Election Day proceedings at polling places in ways that appear to violate state statutes and the First Amendment.
On October 26, the Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee released a report that contains a new, detailed allegation of rape against Trump.
A large majority of major media outlets have completely ignored the new allegations.
On October 26, the Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee released a report that contains a new, detailed allegation of rape against Trump.
A large majority of major media outlets have completely ignored the new allegations.
The assistant U.S. attorney’s statement in court could blow up several DOJ cases involving their voting allegations — including in DOJ’s request to SCOTUS in the California case.
What a shame, the regrettable and unnecessary events to upend our senatorial race. Given the favorable results for the Dems in the primary, Petersburg Dan Sullivan should have immediately withdrawn. The general election would have stood on its own merits, which is what Alaskans deserve. If you’re as frustrated as I am…
Over the last day Democratic candidate for Senate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has been repeatedly asked for his thoughts on Rep. Haley Stevens’ unhinged decision to endorse his MAGA-minion opponent, Mike Rogers.
NEWS: "WTF" Republicans furious as Trump ends campaign at the reflecting pool.
Privately, Republicans place all the blame on Trump.
Meanwhile, Netanyahu pushes Iran strikes (Trump wavers). DOJ's indictment of FBI agents is thrown out. And more.
After the recent article in The New York Times , I believe it is time for Mary Peltola to withdraw from the Senate race in Alaska. Her recent statement of “I believe in the rule of law and fair elections” is definitely a contradiction to how her campaign operates. It has become very clear that her campaign was very…
"And then the ads came out, blaming Jews for everything. And, you know, the Tucker ad. Okay, Tucker’s a white nationalist sympathizer," Stevens said The post Haley Stevens Tells Scott Jennings Democrats Are Running Candidates ‘Not in Sync With the Country’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Hard work and genuine commitment to the people of Alaska. Those are two qualities I have come to appreciate in Sen. Dan Sullivan, and that is why I support him. I have spent my life in Alaska working alongside the people who make our visitor industry thrive. I have seen firsthand how hard Sen. Sullivan works to…
It seems that the Department of Justice's "run of relentless ineptitude" is starting to come to an end, according to one expert. Harry Litman, a former federal prosecutor, argued in a new essay for his Substack, "Talking Feds," that the Trump administration's attempts to use the courts to thwart the 2026 midterm…
Musk has spent $474 million to help Trump and the GOP win the midterms. For everyday Americans, it’s the equivalent of buying a few IMAX tickets or a DoorDash dinner for two.
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Musk has spent $474 million to help Trump and the GOP win the midterms. For everyday Americans, it’s the equivalent of buying a few IMAX tickets or a DoorDash dinner for two.
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More Kansans cast their ballots in early voting than in the previous midterm election, and Democrats turned out in larger numbers than in the past, an organization that tracks state voter numbers reported Monday. Continue reading ...
Yasmine El-Sabawi on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 16:31 In short: Maybe, and much of it will centre on how debates are framed moving forward Voters cast their ballots at a polling station inside a shopping mall in Anchorage, Alaska, on 2 November 2026, a day ahead of the US midterm elections (Charly Triballeau/AFP) Off American…
Get insider knowledge about how elections are run across the country. Sign up for Votebeat’s free weekly newsletter and never miss an update. The unsettled controversy over dueling Dans running for the U.S. Senate seat in Alaska overlooks one underlying truth in the race: there are very few scenarios in which voter…
The news from the Peltola campaign is discouraging; I am voting for her nonetheless. I would vote for a hamburger over our current incumbent. Sen. Dan S. Sullivan has consistently proven he does not represent Alaskans. First, as with many Alaskans, I have tried repeatedly to get him to answer my questions, and he has…
A federal judge warned the Justice Department Monday that there would be “hell to pay” for misleading his court as conflicting accounts emerged about who would monitor polls on Election Day. “I would have to hope and assume that an officer of the court would not misrepresent the reality of who these monitors are gonna…
Israeli forces launched raids on several towns in the occupied West Bank late on Monday, local sources reported. Among them are the towns of Qabatiya, south of Jenin, and the city of Qalqilya.
Voters get to decide control of the governor’s office, state Legislature, the House of Representatives and three constitutional amendments. The post Election Day is Tuesday. Learn more about the candidates and questions on your ballot. appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
Staff and participants from Urban Underground, Public Allies and Project RETURN share their thoughts on the Democratic candidate for governor. The post Former mentors and colleagues of Crowley in Milwaukee reflect on his run for governor appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
A legal expert sounded off that President Donald Trump's Justice Department just made a fatal admission in court that will likely doom their efforts to set aside ballots they claim are from noncitizens. DOJ is currently trying to force California to set aside around 20,000 ballots they have determined to be likely…
Tuesday is Election Day in Delaware. As voters head to the polls up and down the state, they have a handful of statewide races to decide and could had Democrats a full supermajorty in the state House of Representatives
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Chalkbeat partnered with more than a dozen news organizations to cover this year’s historic election. We asked…
Voters from across Missouri and Kansas went to the polls today for the 2026 midterm elections. Statewide, Missourians voted on five ballot questions, U.S. House representatives and state auditor. Big items on the Kansas side of the state line were governor, U.S Senate, U.S House representatives and State Board of…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. The U.S. Department of Justice is planning to send around 1,000 election monitors to observe next week’s midterm elections — the department’s…
Amid escalating tensions in the region, Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman reviewed with his US counterpart, Pete Hegseth, the strategic defence cooperation between the two countries. De-escalation efforts and the ongoing Houthi attacks on the Kingdom were also among the topics discussed in a phone call on…
Musk has spent $474 million to help Trump and the GOP win the midterms. For everyday Americans, it’s the equivalent of buying a few IMAX tickets or a DoorDash dinner for two.
This story was originally published by Healthbeat. Sign up for their public health newsletters at healthbeat.org/newsletters. Leaders from New York City’s public hospital system anticipate a crisis of coverage as federal healthcare policies force hundreds of thousands residents to lose their Medicaid plans. Drs. Ted…
Tens of thousands flocked to the east side Oct. 31 for the 80th annual Halloween festival. The post See the best costumes from the 2026 Irvington Halloween Street Fair appeared first on Mirror Indy.
The political landscape has changed since 2024 when Democrats flipped 14 legislative seats under new maps. The post Here are the 14 Wisconsin districts that will decide which party controls the Legislature appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
There's been "a dramatic increase" in early in-person voting, Galvin said at a State House press conference, while the mail-in voting rate is about the same as it was in 2022.
Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers made $420,000 as a board member for a consultancy firm that is now helping Elon Musk and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth run “Project Meridian.” Drop Site News reported Monday that Rogers—who is running against Democratic nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed—held a position on the…
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates want to turn around the state’s education crisis but have vastly different…
The US is not going to attack Iran after the midterms, President Donald Trump said on Monday, one day ahead of a hotly anticipated election and following a warning from conservative podcast host Tucker Carlson that Trump was weighing dropping a nuclear bomb. Trump ruled out strikes in a question posed by an NBC…
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. on Monday barred the Justice Department from issuing demands that California election officials set aside ballots of voters on lists of suspected noncitizens, finding the Executive Branch likely violated the Constitution’s Elections Clause. Chief Judge James E. Boasberg, who has…
Content creators on Instagram have been inspired by Elizabeth Holmes and the Nathan Fielder-directed documentary 'You Can See Everything.' The post Elizabeth Holmes Impersonators Run Wild on Social Media — As ‘You Can See Everything’ Renews Interest in Theranos Fraudster first appeared on Mediaite.
The opposition in Israel have put forward their recommendations that Gadi Eisenkot forms a government in Israel. Arab parties are expected to also put forward the same recommendation.
Crucially, this does not oust Netanyahu, as online reports claim. No bloc has enough seats to form a government.
The opposition in Israel have put forward their recommendations that Gadi Eisenkot forms a government in Israel. Arab parties are expected to also put forward the same recommendation.
Crucially, this does not oust Netanyahu, as online reports claim. No bloc has enough seats to form a government.
Netanyahu stays on as caretaker prime minister until a new government is formed. The opposition has picked Eisenkot, but has no majority without the Arab parties.
On Monday, with Election Day mere hours away, a prominent conservative political analyst shared his final midterm prediction: President Donald Trump has brought the Republican Party to “doom.” According to Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen, “A terrible night awaits the GOP, and even that might be an…
In an attempt to explain why they’re playing a part in Donald Trump’s criminal conspiracy to steal an election — which explanation NYT put on its digital front page while burying the far more scandalous story on remote polls not opening in Alaska — Terence McGinley described that the stacked ballot story arose in the…
Sean Mathews on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 20:52 Trump and Iran issue de-escalatory statements as midterms approach and warnings of nuclear war lurk US President Donald Trump departs the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after delivering remarks, on 2 November 2026 in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP) Off The US…
President Donald Trump's speech at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was a revealing one, according to CNN observers. Trump held a small press conference at the pool Monday to deliver his "closing message" ahead of the midterm elections. The most recent polls showed Democrats not only retaking the House of…
With control of Congress at stake, all eyes are on New Jersey's 7th District race between incumbent Tom Kean Jr. and political newcomer Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat.
Instead of focusing on issues voters have said they’re worried about, Trump dedicated a large portion of his remarks to his D.C. makeover and the pool.
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current November 2, 2026 A record-setting number of Rhode Island voters have cast ballots in-person during the 20-day early voting period that ended at 4 p.m. Monday, according to the Rhode Island Department of State’s live voter turnout tracker. The 111,901 people who voted at designated…
Ukraine will have to wait until between late 2030 and late 2033 to receive 500 Patriot interceptor missiles approved for purchase by the US State Department, CNN and European Pravda report.
Ukraine will have to wait until between late 2030 and late 2033 to receive 500 Patriot interceptor missiles approved for purchase by the US State Department, CNN and European Pravda report.
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Arizona’s free newsletter here. This story was adapted from an article originally published July 21, 2026. This Election Day, all eyes are again on Arizona. But when will voters,…
In a shock move, Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. While the exact reasons are unclear, there is no doubt Israel played a central role.
Vice President JD Vance faced a wave of ridicule Monday after declaring he was tired of politicians dividing Americans against one another — prompting critics to point to his own rhetoric and that of President Donald Trump. Speaking on the eve of the critical midterm elections, Vance railed against politicians who he…
Black and unaffiliated voters have been especially motivated to vote early this year, as have voters in three key counties with competitive state legislative races.
Easterseals, AARP and County Executive Marcus Henry highlight the growing role of family caregivers and resources available to help them NEW CASTLE — New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry has proclaimed November 2026 as Family Caregivers Month, joining Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore and AARP…
The far right sought to intimidate Arab voters into staying home, only to discover that fear and open incitement can spark historic mobilization instead of silence.
The far right sought to intimidate Arab voters into staying home, only to discover that fear and open incitement can spark historic mobilization instead of silence.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to cruise to victory. Can he help boost Democrats to victory in four key swing district that could decide control of the U.S. House?
News organizations blew the biggest story in the world The post The mid-term elections will decide the future of democracy in America appeared first on Press Watch.
A federal judge has denied Elon Musk-owned SpaceXAI’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the NAACP over its use of gas turbines to power data centers in Southaven and Memphis. The lawsuit alleges that the artificial intelligence company’s turbines require a state air permit from the Mississippi Environmental…
Take the next step in your career with one of these exciting local opportunities! The post Jobs of the Week – November 2 appeared first on Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news.
“We’ve been doing this for 11 years, and there’s never been anything like it, and there probably never will be again,” President Donald Trump said Sunday.
A growing number of House Democrats are calling for Rep. Haley Stevens to be expelled from their caucus after she seemingly broke rules in her surprise endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in the tight Senate race in Michigan on Sunday, marked by some as a “despicable betrayal.”
A growing number of House Democrats are calling for Rep. Haley Stevens to be expelled from their caucus after she seemingly broke rules in her surprise endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in the tight Senate race in Michigan on Sunday, marked by some as a “despicable betrayal.”
Ukraine could receive 500 missiles for Patriot air defense systems from the United States between the fourth quarter of 2030 and the fourth quarter of 2033, European Pravda and CNN correspondent Jennifer Hansler reported, citing a State Department representative. The department previously approved the sale.
Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers of Michigan was paid more than $420,000 while serving on the board of the MITRE Corporation, a consultancy that is now working with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the future of U.S. warfare, according to tax filings reported by Drop Site News. Rogers sat on MITRE’s board of…
Follow MinnPost's 2026 Minnesota election results live updates for the latest statewide, congressional and local races. The post Minnesota Election Results 2026: Live Updates appeared first on MinnPost.
MEE staff on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 18:23 Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens is facing backlash after abruptly endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed This combination of pictures, created on 1 November 2026, shows (left to right) Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed; Democrat US…
Voters decide on Nov. 3 whether five judges on Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeals should keep their jobs for another six years. The post Five up for judicial retention votes in state’s Fourth District appeared first on The Florida Trib.
The parallels are striking: An unpopular president and an unpopular war, a Democratic governor from the Philly area looks to win big, and a Fitzpatrick faces a tough race in Bucks County.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Education officials are proposing to shutter two of New York City’s smallest schools, the first formal closure plans…
Vice President JD Vance is once again spreading racist lies for attention. At a midterm elections rally for Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy in Swanton, Ohio, on Monday, Vance baselessly claimed that undocumented immigrants were engaged in a plot to steal the state’s election. “Now, I saw a story, just…
The Twelve Bars of Xmas crawl will return to Wrigleyville Dec. 12 for one final year under founder Christopher Festa. He did not say if it will continue without him.
President Donald Trump chose to spend the last day before the 2026 midterm elections delivering a speech at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, for another round of complaints about his botched effort to renovate the national landmark. During the speech, Trump joked about renaming the pool after himself, proclaimed…
Instead of making a sober and succinct pitch to voters on the final day before a consequential midterm election, President Trump decided to spend most of his speech rambling about Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations. “Today I’m thrilled to announce the official opening of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting…
As the Michigan Senate race finishes with a focus on the Democratic primary loser’s gripes over Israel, the party nominee has endured a barrage of anti-Muslim attacks.
Alaska voter Greg Martone tells NewsNation he is worried might've voted for the wrong Dan Sullivan in the Senate race, right after casting his ballot The post Alaska Republican Immediately Stresses Out He Might’ve Voted for the ‘Decoy’ Dan Sullivan first appeared on Mediaite.
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska’s first independent nonprofit newsroom focused on…
Longtime ESPN host Michael Wilbon announced he was stepping away for an indefinite amount of time to deal with "worrisome" health issues. The post ESPN’s Michael Wilbon Stepping Away Due to ‘Worrisome’ Health Issues — Insists He’ll Return first appeared on Mediaite.
A federal judge who caught an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in a lie over an arrest report is stressing the need to put agents on the witness stand to expose falsehoods that paperwork alone could conceal. “Evidentiary hearings are essential tools to ensure that a rigorous record of something closer to…
Alaska election officials face two new lawsuits over absentee-in-person voting sites in rural communities. Plaintiffs say the sites did not open as promised before Tuesday’s election, creating an obstacle to voting in the Alaska Senate race. The new lawsuits are the latest shenanigans surrounding the Alaska Senate…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Arizona’s free newsletter here. As they cast their midterm ballots in hotly contested races for governor, Congress, and more, Arizona voters are also weighing in on a measure that,…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. Election officials heading into Election Day describe widespread stress and anxiety over the Trump administration’s ongoing threats against election…
President Donald Trump delivered his closing message on the eve of the midterms to a meager crowd in front of the Lincoln Memorial, and was promptly raked over the coals for an "incredibly unfocused" address dominated by rehashing old grievances and algae. On Tuesday afternoon, less than 24 hours before the start of…
Musk, the world’s richest person, has a lot on the line on Tuesday. Democratic lawmakers have signaled that, if they take back control of Congress, they plan to scrutinize him on a variety of fronts.
MAGA figures erupted in outrage Monday after a federal judge dismissed criminal charges against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about investigations involving Hunter Biden. U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui threw out the case against Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, finding prosecutors had…
Haley Stevens is being vilified by the left-leaning media for her decision to endorse Mike Rogers, who is running against Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. The post Left-Leaning Media Comes Down Hard on Haley Stevens — Is It Justified? first appeared on Mediaite.
In a ruling on Nov. 2, Federal District Court for the District of Columbia Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan denied the DOJ’s motion for a stay pending appeal in Common Cause and individual voters’ ongoing lawsuit challenging the federal agency’s attempts to obtain sensitive voter data and exercise control over states’…
Early voting and mail-in ballot turnout in suburban Cook County for the midterm elections has surpassed turnout in the 2022 gubernatorial election by nearly 30% so far, Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon said Monday. More than 242,000 residents had cast ballots during early voting by Monday morning. Nearly 107,000 mail…
On Monday, while delivering his final address before Election Day, President Donald Trump spoke in front of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and repeated his disproven vandalism claims before perhaps his smallest rally crowd yet. During his remarks, the president also mentioned that he was giving "serious…
Democratic Representative Haley Stevens’s endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers for the Senate in Michigan came out of nowhere, and a train-wreck interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper hours later didn’t answer anyone’s questions as to why she pulled her support from Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Instead, she…
President Donald Trump seemed to lament the GOP's souring midterm prospects during a bizarre speech at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday. Trump delivered his final midterm speech at the reflecting pool, where he touted plans to renovate it and made multiple baseless claims about his economy. During the…
Democrat Haley Stevens has endorsed a Republican candidate over Abdul El-Sayed in the upcoming US midterms. Plus: Former Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay takes to the airwaves to complain about the party’s left flank, Shabana Mahmood announces new immigration rules, and Andy Burnham rules out reparations for…
President Donald Trump suffered a major blow as a federal judge on Monday urged his colleagues to have ICE agents testify in person. The reason? Otherwise, they lie too much. "A federal judge is encouraging his colleagues to call ICE officers in for live testimony on the witness stand, concluding that without direct…
As the Michigan Senate race finishes with a focus on the Democratic primary loser’s gripes over Israel, the party nominee has endured a barrage of anti-Muslim attacks. The post Abdul El-Sayed Tests the Limits of Islamophobia in Michigan appeared first on The Intercept.
At a vigil in downtown Los Angeles for Dolores Huerta, mourners gathered to remember the veteran labor organizer and civil rights activist with affection and awe.
Some residents remaining in Russian-occupied Oleshky are willing to leave the town, while some families evacuated during the recent humanitarian mission are still on their way to Ukrainian-controlled territory, Ukraine's human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on Nov. 2.
BY COLLEEN O’DEA Democrats have maintained wide early vote advantages in CD7 and CD2. Republicans voters over the weekend gave the party its only district voting advantage in the state in CD4. More than 1.2 million people voted early in-person or by mail, almost 57% of them Democrats and 24% Republicans. In last…
Everyone in Detroit has a responsibility to keep Haley Stevens away from the Gordie Howe Bridge today, because at the rate she's going, she'll burn that one, too. An outgoing House rep and failed Democratic candidate for Senate who lost to Abdul El-Sayed in a hotly contested Michigan primary earlier this year, Stevens…
Russian bomb strikes kill 24 at humanitarian aid center in Zaporizhzhia Oblast; Air raid alerts disrupt Ukrainian shopping malls for record one-third of operating hours in October; Russia adapts decoy drone for one-way attacks at ranges of up to 1,200 kilometers, HUR says; and more.
On Monday, with the country ticking down the hours to midterm Election Day, President Donald Trump was hit with a final “brutal” humiliation that doesn’t bode well for his party. According to that last polls before what is projected to be a consequential Tuesday, voters in key battleground states have had it with…
It was the latest in a flurry of election-related litigation the day before the midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress for the last two years of Trump’s second term.
The exact number of people still remaining in Oleshky cannot currently be verified, Lubinets said, answering a question from the Kyiv Independent. Ukraine also cannot reveal the number of evacuees as stipulated by an agreement with Russia, he added.
Key developments on November 2.: Russian bomb strikes kill 24 at humanitarian aid center in Zaporizhzhia Oblast Air raid alerts disrupt Ukrainian shopping malls for record one-third of operating hours in October Russia adapts decoy drone for one-way attacks at ranges of up to 1,200 kilometers, HUR says Su-57
Larry Kudlow interviewed Trump toady James Comer Sunday morning about the Senate race in Alaska that Republicans (and the New York Times) are trying to overturn before people even vote. In an interview on the old Bartiromo Sunday show, Kudlow first bashed ranked choice voting (which is definitely what Republicans want…
The billionaires know their threat to leave CA if #Prop40 passes "is total propaganda,” Rep. @rokhanna.bsky.social told @michaelmechanic.bsky.social.
“The AI revolution is happening in the Bay Area—it’s not happening in Miami or Austin...They simply believe they’re entitled to this wealth."
After weeks of acting strangely about endorsing or campaigning for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens set her political career ablaze by endorsing MAGA candidate Mike Rogers.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt talks to Yolanda Gonzalez Vitkoff, left, and Vivian Escalante, right, during a campaign event on in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026.(Jill Connelly / AP Photo) It happens in close races in almost every major election. Early California returns show Republicans winning or at least…
Sean Mathews on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 17:37 Houthi incursion into Saudi Arabia took place as recently as late October Supporters of the Houthi authorities shout slogans during a protest against the Saudi intervention in Yemen and against Saudi Arabia's recent accusation that the Houthis fired at the holy city of Mecca, in…
The Democratic Party’s reactions to Rep. Haley Stevens’ sudden decision to walk back her endorsement of US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and back Republican Mike Rogers have been scathing, to put it mildly.
⚡️️ 'Exceptionally horrific strike' — Russian bombs strike school used as humanitarian aid center in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, killing 24.
Following the initial strike, Russian forces dropped another nine aerial bombs on a shelter where people were taking refuge, Zelensky said.
I think Haley Stevens’ implosion complicates the future of Chuck Schumer because that was his girl. He went hard in the paint in the primary for her. And now there are a lot of folks who are like, ‘Hey, Chuck, is this your person? This is who you thought should be the senator for Michigan?’ […] The post LISTEN: A…
President Donald Trump suggested Monday that he was open to pardoning Elon Musk. During a pretaped interview on the New York Post’s Pod Force One, host Miranda Devine asked Trump about concerns that Democrats were plotting to arrest Musk, seize his factories, and nationalize SpaceX. (Of course, no Democratic lawmaker…
The Democratic Party’s reactions to Rep. Haley Stevens’ sudden decision to walk back her endorsement of US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and back Republican Mike Rogers have been scathing, to put it mildly. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who had endorsed Stevens in her primary race against El-Sayed…
Albuquerque – Late last week, the New Mexico Supreme Court denied Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s teams attempt to block e-mails from being released to the public. After reading the un-redacted emails we have learned how shady a government agency can be when it comes to blocking first amendment rights. It turns out…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, said the appeal “reeks of desperation and is another attempt to undermine our elections and trample on the rule of law.”
Election Day is this Tuesday, Nov. 3. The 2026 general election in Iowa includes races for governor, the U.S. Senate — marking the first time a open seat for governor and Senate have been on the ballot at the same time since 1968 — all four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and every […]
On Tuesday night, newsrooms across the US will call winners in one of the country's most closely contested midterm election cycles in recent years, long before all the votes are counted.
NEW: ProPublica found that over 500 U.S. citizens have been detained by immigration agents.
Forty Democratic lawmakers are now asking the Department of Homeland Security to explain why Americans have been held against their will.
Margaret Donovan (attorney for Nikki Floris, against whom false statement charges were just dismissed) is channeling my beat: "This was a slapdash complaint, spaghetti at the wall, Hunter Biden conspiracy fever dream."
JACKSON, Wyo. — The general election is here! The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Cast a vote at one of these polling locations, regardless of neighborhood of residence: Teton County Library125 Virginian LaneJackson, WY 83001 Teton County Weed and Pest Building7575 US-89Jackson, WY 83001 Teton…
Along with recruiting more therapists and psychiatrists, it's critical to retain the clinicians already working in the mental health care field. The post Minnesota is telling more people to seek mental health care. Who will help them? appeared first on MinnPost.
With midterm elections less than 24 hours away now, the MAGA Republican Party seems to know that its brutal Blue Wave defeat is inevitable at this point. But don't think for a moment that means they intend to graciously accept defeat. According to a chilling new report from The Telegraph, the likes of Stephen Miller…
Friends and admirers recall the enduring legacy of the labor icon, 96, who spent her life organizing and fighting for workers and civil rights. The post Remembering Dolores Huerta, Who Taught Farmworkers to Stand Up appeared first on .
Zelensky says Russian bombs struck a school used to distribute humanitarian aid in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, killing 18 people and injuring five. Local officials say 27 people remain missing.
Russian forces bombed the village of Komyshuvakha in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, killing 18 people and injuring five others, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Two staffers on Republican Mike Rogers’s Senate campaign are registered foreign agents for the state of Israel—including the campaign spokesperson who facilitated his Sunday press conference with Democratic Representative Haley Stevens. Drop Site News reported Sunday that Abigail Ronson, a former Mike Johnson staffer…
Voters lined up around the board of elections in Cleveland for the last day to vote early in person before the 2026 general election. The board's doors opened at 1 p.m. One voter from Euclid arrived at 7 a.m. The post What Cuyahoga County’s final day of early voting looked like appeared first on Signal Cleveland.
President Trump is already casting doubt on the Alaska Senate election and said he’d consider redoing the race if incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses. On the New York Post’s Pod Force One podcast, released Monday, Miranda Devine asked Trump if he’d consider “redoing” the election if the contest was close.…
Black voter turnout in North Carolina is up 70 percent over the same point in 2022, while nearly a third of Louisiana’s first-day early voters were Black. Southern voting rights groups are working to sustain that engagement through Election Day.
Now that Trump has brought his bullshit claims about election crimes to SCOTUS, reminder that John Roberts SPECIFICALLY said it was in the President's official duties to hire an AG who'll make bullshit claims about election crimes to help steal an election.
President Donald Trump’s iconic rally era may be coming to an end. For more than a decade, Trump and rallies have been synonymous. But as midterms arrive, his recent comment has many wondering if he’s hanging up his rally speeches. ”I’m closing it down tonight,” Trump said Sunday as he opened his final rally in…
Carlos Rivas, who is running for reelection in District 3b, was suspended after he was accused of unwanted touching of a coworker at UIC College Prep. The revelations come just days before Election Day.
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, said she doesn’t know how many people left occupied Oleshky because officials “didn’t count them.” But she said many of the 750 available seats on evacuation buses went empty.
⚡️️ Russian Defense Ministry to delay troop salary payments, media reports.
The Joint Group of Forces, the command currently fighting in Ukraine, would be exempted from the rule and receive their December pay before the new year, Verstka said.
The Juneau Piano Series begins its eighth concert season on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center, with a performance at 3 p.m. by Brazilian-American pianist Diego Caetano. He will play a program spanning from the 19th to 21st centuries, and from across Europe to Brazil.
⚡️️ Kremlin rules out further humanitarian operations like Oleshky evacuation for now.
Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Fox News that Ukraine would welcome further humanitarian ceasefires in other parts of the front line.
Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Fox News that Ukraine would welcome further humanitarian ceasefires in other parts of the front line.
The Joint Group of Forces, the command currently fighting in Ukraine, would be exempted from the rule and receive their December pay before the new year, Verstka said.
The Supreme Court is pictured Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Washington. (Mariam Zuhaib / AP Photo) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Monday in its push to sideline thousands of disputed California mail ballots the day before the pivotal midterm elections. The…
The largest sums of money are directed toward hospital infrastructure upgrades and funds to facilitate hospital redesign. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont has assigned its $195 million in federal rural health dollars. Here’s where it’s going..
CASPER, Wyo. –– Election workers at the Natrona County Courthouse are seeing high turnout in early and mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. On Monday morning, Natrona County Clerk Tracy Good told Oil City News that as of Friday the office had processed 5,121 ballots cast in person, surpassing what they had seen…
Republicans are shocked — shocked! — by news accounts of Democrats urging another Dan Sullivan to run for the U.S. Senate. They apparently think Alaskans are so stupid that Petersburg Dan might pull votes from our incumbent senator — even though the ballot lists Ohio Dan as “incumbent.”
Days before Election Day, the congresswoman who lost the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed backed his Republican opponent after being uninvited from a joint event.
In a move that is a stinging rebuke to the Justice Department, a federal judge on Monday dismissed its criminal complaint against two ex-FBI officials. The case, which has put President Donald Trump’s old grievances over the 2020 election in the spotlight, is now dealt a sharp blow. The accused are Nikki Floris and…
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, said she has no data on how many people left the city of Oleshky in the Kherson region. She made the comment at a news conference on the results of the humanitarian mission.
The Democratic Party has finally discovered the existence of Scott Colom. The post Mississippi’s October Surprise appeared first on The American Prospect.
Representative Haley Stevens’s friends and colleagues are concerned by her fiancé Jason Turkish’s alarming behavior surrounding the Democrat’s last-minute endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers. Last week, with just days until the midterm election, Turkish, a Jewish Democrat, announced his intention to…
Legal analysts are scratching their heads over the Justice Department's filing of its notice of intent to appeal in the Alaska Senate race case. Some experts said the DOJ may have messed up its case if it doesn't act quickly to fix it. President Donald Trump's administration tried to interfere in the Alaska Senate…
Former Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin says it remains a mystery what war plan could produce a result that anyone but a “deluded, addled” president would call victory, and she is urging Democrats to stop Donald Trump from restarting the Iran war. Writing in The Contrarian on the eve of the midterms, Rubin…
A federal judge on Monday tossed the Justice Department’s latest attempt to punish two former FBI officials who were involved in the Hunter Biden laptop investigation. U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui said that the government’s case was tantamount to “weaponization,” and slammed its error-riddled arguments as…
Democrats from Representative Debbie Dingell to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tried to talk to Haley Stevens in the days after her fiancé, Jason Turkish, announced he’d be endorsing Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers, frantically trying to ensure that she wouldn’t do the same. It didn’t work. Politico’s…
As part of our voter guide, we assembled a list of organizations involved in education-related work that have made endorsements in the 2026 Chicago School Board election. We are also listing education-focused political action committees that don’t endorse but are providing financial support to specific candidates. We…
From @davidsirota.com: By endorsing Republican Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed’s defeated primary rival proved that Democrats’ pro-oligarch faction is willing to destroy their own party.
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Gina Hinojosa, running for governor against Greg Abbott, is betting that a message focused on public services and economic fairness can help Democrats win back voters. The post Will ‘Gina’ Break Texas’s Corporate Welfare Consensus? appeared first on The American Prospect.
The president is suddenly vying to be seen as a very different type of king. Just days out from midterm elections that are looking increasingly bad for Republicans, Donald Trump is suddenly looking for some external validation. The president shared a strange image to his Truth Social on Sunday that mirrored a…
Representative Haley Stevens fled a press conference after a protester confronted her over her last-minute endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers. Speaking to reporters alongside Rogers in Detroit on Sunday, Stevens struggled to explain her sudden flip-flop. “How can you support a candidate who stands…
The winner of the Georgia governor’s race will have to decide how to handle the fate of what was once the only active Medicaid work requirement program in the country.
Early voting in Texas’ election passed the state’s midterm record, with more than 40.5% of registered voters casting early ballots statewide and over 35% of registered rural voters participating, according to preliminary data from the Texas Secretary of State. The statewide early voter turnout exceeds the previous…
Candidates for school board in Lexington One and Two discuss priorities including overcrowding, aging buildings, redistricting and funding for repairs and new construction.
Candidates for school board in Lexington One and Two discuss priorities including overcrowding, aging buildings, redistricting and funding for repairs and new construction.
Haley Stevens has lost the plot. The failed Michigan Democratic Senate hopeful shocked the political world on Sunday by endorsing Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers just days before his midterm election against Democratic nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, whom she previously endorsed. Rogers is an Islamophobic,…
“Millionaire Mike Rogers” is “the worst kind of politician.”
Mike Rogers “will be another rubber stamp” for Donald Trump’s agenda.
Here are some of the things Haley Stevens said about Mike Rogers before endorsing him.
To oust Netanyahu, Israel’s opposition needs to learn this lesson from him
The secret to the prime minister’s political longevity has been abandoning commitments when they get in his way. It’s time his opponents did the same.
By Amos Brison
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. When Michigan voters weigh in on who should be their next governor, they will be choosing between a man who said the state’s 2020 election process was…
What is being attacked here is our ability to lead ordinary lives: to live in our homes, send our children to school, run our businesses. None of these punitive measures will bring peace or security. They will only deepen the violence.
Iowa prisons have some of the nation’s highest racial disparities. According to data collected by the ACLU of Iowa, 25 percent of incarcerated Iowans are Black, but just 4 percent of the state’s population is Black.
Some California counties are issuing guidelines restricting the press from documenting Election Day proceedings at polling places in ways that appear to violate state statutes and the First Amendment. A coalition of media outlets, led by CalMatters, and a First Amendment advocacy group sent a letter to Kern County…
More than 164,000 El Paso County residents voted early, shattering the previous midterm record with help from voters who didn’t participate in recent elections. The post Analysis: Who voted early in El Paso? Record turnout shows familiar patterns appeared first on El Paso Matters.
Iran on Monday said it was ready to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if Washington agrees to conditions, as US President Donald Trump issued his latest war threat at a rally for midterm elections. A senior Iranian official said the offer to open the vital energy corridor, which follows intense efforts by…
By endorsing Abdul El-Sayed’s opponent for Israel’s sake, Stevens shows how the real threat to progress comes from centrists. The post Radical Centrists Like Haley Stevens Are the Real Extremists in the Democratic Party appeared first on The Intercept.
A second satellite from Russia’s “Rassvet” constellation, developed by the Russian company Bureau 1440, has fallen out of orbit and burned up in the atmosphere, the Ukrainian outlet Defence Express reported. Independent trackers that rely on data from the U.S. NORAD space catalog confirmed the loss as well.
Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine campaign money, legislative accountability, congressional stakes and constitutional amendments before Tuesday’s election.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As Alabama voters decide who the state’s next lieutenant governor will be, they will also have the opportunity to weigh in about the future of the role itself on Tuesday. On the ballot is a constitutional amendment reworking three elements of the lieutenant governor position: how to fill a vacancy…
Drawing on decades of civic study and political encounters, Jim Vickrey urges voters to examine candidates’ character, public service and goals for office.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Four seats on the Alabama State Board of Education are on Tuesday’s general election ballot, with Republicans and Democrats competing for three of them. The contested races are in Districts 2, 6 and 8. Democratic incumbent Yvette Richardson is unopposed in District 4. The eight-member board…
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and registered voters must bring a valid photo ID. The ballot includes statewide offices, congressional races and every seat in the Alabama Legislature.
Polls will open statewide on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the 2026 midterm elections. The post Election Day is Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran’s strikes on more than two dozen U.S. bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to an Associated Press analysis. The AP independently verified damage to American targets using…
For President Donald Trump, this week's elections are about him. For his fellow Republicans, the risk is voters will agree. The post Analysis: Republicans face a midterm reckoning of Trump’s making appeared first on Alabama Daily News.
In advance of the midterm elections, US states have been engaged in what US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan has called, a “race to bottom” with an exercise known as “gerrymandering”. What a gerrymander effectively does is move the boundaries of voting districts to concentrate groups of people who are likely to vote…
Some of California’s most populous counties are issuing guidelines restricting the press from documenting Election Day proceedings at polling places in ways that appear to violate state statutes and the First Amendment.
Democratic Congressmember Stevens Endorses MAGA Republican Rogers in Michigan’s Senate Election, Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin to Halt Pressure Campaign Against Election Officials, Federal Judge Rejects DOJ’s Lawsuit Seeking to Block Certification of Alaska’s Senate Election If GOP Loses, Federal Appeals Panel…
Trump’s Justice Department is sending a dozen election monitors to Salt Lake County. Election officials have concerns about the expanded effort. Here's what voters should know.
Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said at a press conference on Nov. 2 that Kyiv and Moscow could not officially disclose the number of people evacuated from Oleshky under the terms of the prior agreement.
On the eve of the pivotal midterm elections, there was a bombshell development in one of the nation’s most important and hotly contested races. Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens withdrew […] The post Haley Stevens’ stunning endorsement set off a media firestorm. Will Michigan voters care? appeared first…
There’s precedent in the Trump era for polls to overestimate Democrats, and it’s reasonable to wonder whether the polls might be overestimating Democratic strength yet again.
There’s uproar over a staggering act of centrist treachery in a key Senate race two days before midterm election day but better news for Dems in the courts, where Trump keeps getting knocked down.
Voters get to decide control of the governor’s office, state Legislature, the House of Representatives and three constitutional amendments. Election Day is Tuesday. Learn more about the candidates and questions on your ballot. is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin…
ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina — As early voting turnout in North Carolina’s midterm elections surged past levels seen in previous years, Mysha Holland was one of the first people in line. Organizers in the city, about 45 miles from where President Donald Trump recently held a rally for his preferred candidates, are…
What would every San Francisco official — and major candidate — do about housing affordability? Here are their plans, in their own words. We asked every S.F. politician and major candidate: How would you fix housing affordability?
Russia used the humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky to rotate soldiers, improve fighting positions, expand anti-drone netting on key logistics routes, and resupply soldiers with ammunition, Ukraine's General Staff said on Nov. 2.
Jordan's King Abdullah said there would be no security in the Middle East until the Palestinians' right to "their homeland" is fulfilled. "We reiterate, time and again, that there can be no security or stability in our region without upholding the Palestinian people's right to their homeland," he said at the opening…
A humanitarian operation in Russian-occupied Oleshky credited to Melania Trump was actually negotiated by Russian and Ukrainian intelligence agencies, Le Monde reports. It remains unclear what role Washington played.
Reem Aouir on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 09:04 Analyst says the move is a bargaining chip with Israel and doubts Syria will become the pact’s fourth member soon Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Shaibani speaks during a plenary session of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Dialogue on 31 October 2026…
Plus: Rep. Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, a federal judge throws out the DOJ’s Alaska election suit, and cartwheeling snakes.
'Despicable betrayal': Haley Stevens endorses Republican candidate over party nominee Abdul El-Sayed MEE staff on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 10:09 The move has stunned Democrats, with a number of party leaders speaking out against the Aipac-endorsed congresswoman Haley Stevens, a Michigan Democrat and the rival Abdul El-Sayed…
On October 26, the Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee released a report that contains a new, detailed allegation of rape against President Trump.
Abdul El-Sayed’s defeated rival in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, criticized his statements on Israel and called on him to condemn an ad two days before […] The post What Abdul El-Sayed has actually said about Israel, aid and Michigan’s affordability problems appeared first on Poynter.
⚡️Zelensky says he's ready to meet Putin in Turkey.
A meeting between the leaders is essential, said Zelensky, adding that Turkey can be a practical and realistic mediator of future talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
The sudden emergence of the label in the U.S. midterms is evidence of a rhetorical exchange between the U.S. and its autocratic allies in the Middle East, as each finds ways to delegitimize, demonize and even prosecute those who might threaten the illiberal status quo of their regimes. The post The ‘Muslim…
A meeting between the leaders is essential, said Zelensky, adding that Turkey can be a practical and realistic mediator of future talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
Mail voting in the county nosedived after 2020, when Nebraska Accuracy Voter Project went door to door in Sarpy. Repeated complaints of fraud spurred a county investigation that found no evidence of it. Mail voting may again be rising during this election cycle, Sarpy officials say.
KISSIMMEE, Florida — Two years ago, Jena-Lisa Jones voted for President Donald Trump for one reason and one reason only: his and his allies’ promise to release millions of files connected to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who abused her and hundreds of other known victims. “For me, wanting some type…
In Mississippi, a U.S. Senate race tops the midterm ticket, which includes contested general elections for all four of the state’s U.S. House districts.
A swing back among Latino voters, Harris County turnout and Republicans skipping the Senate race are among the trends we’ll be tracking as returns come in.
Richmonders head to the polls tomorrow. Read up on key races, including the decision Richmond and Chesterfield will make on whether to raise the sales tax to fund school construction and renovation.
Political analyst says recent voting rights decisions may be motivating Black voters, but Democrats still face significant challenges in statewide races.
Israel withdrew its forces from the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Monday after a week-long raid that displaced thousands of Palestinian residents. AFP journalists witnessed residents returning to their houses on Monday, after having been forcibly evacuated in what the Israelis said was a search for gunmen who…
‘Our bombs killed hostages’ in Gaza, says former Israeli army chief MEE staff on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 09:40 Approximately 87 died in captivity in Gaza or were taken there after having already died Herzi Halevi during a situational assessment in the Rafah area in the southern Gaza Strip on 14 August 2024 (Israeli Army via…
The National Iranian-American Council (NIAC) has called on US President Donald Trump to rule out using nuclear weapons in Iran following a social media post from Tucker Carlson suggesting it was being discussed. Carlson, a right-wing former ally of Trump, posted on X that the US could be "within days" of launching a…
With Lula’s reelection, Brazil has pulled the brakes on what seemed an unstoppable trend across the hemisphere. At first, when Flávio Bolsonaro outperformed expectations to take the first round with 47 to Lula’s 45.1 percent of the vote, it appeared Brazil would be the next country to join a far-right wave swelling…
Russian and Ukrainian intelligence services prepared the mission to evacuate civilians from Oleshky, in the Kherson region, but presented it as the result of mediation, sources told the French newspaper Le Monde.
Eight candidates are running for four Prince George’s County school board seats. Here’s where they stand on transportation, budgets and student achievement.
Iran said that negotiations with the US were ongoing via mediators, according to AFP, despite withdrawing from talks on Sunday. A draft proposal is being circulated with a follow-up meeting possible, an official briefed on the talks said on Monday. The negotiators departed on Sunday, though not because of difficulties…
For years, Georgia was the only state to require some Medicaid enrollees to work to obtain and keep coverage. Those rules could expire just as the federal Medicaid work requirements they helped inspire roll out across most of the country.
Nineteen municipalities in Connecticut have been approved for automated traffic enforcement devices like speed and red light cameras, but not all have started using them.
Affordability is looming over the coming midterm elections, with new research revealing that almost a quarter of Midwestern households report having trouble paying their bills, mortgage, or rent. Plus: Missourians said “no” in August to a proposed amendment that would have made it harder to change the state…
Leaders from across Delaware’s healthcare arena met on Thursday for an all-day summit to discuss challenges facing industry professionals and how the state is bracing for federal changes to Medicaid that could see thousands of Delawareans go without coverage. The post Delaware hospital leaders discuss cost of care at…
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says the basis of the talks is a seven-step plan Iran drew up in September to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade on Iran
Success rates for getting offenders to pay vary widely across the region, but a change is coming Jan. 1. The post About one-third of drivers ticketed through speed cameras on I-81 don’t pay their fines, and there’s no mechanism to make them do so appeared first on Cardinal News.
HARRISBURG — Control of the Pennsylvania House and Senate is on the line this Tuesday. Democrats want to maintain their majority in the lower chamber and flip the upper chamber for the first time in decades. If the party can do that — and hold onto the governor’s office, as it’s expected to do — it will achieve a…
The mobile app of Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry was hit by a cyberattack, and its users received notifications claiming “nuclear warheads” had been launched “across all regions” of the country.
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Samara region overnight on November 2. Regional authorities had not officially commented on the strikes by the time of publication, but Samara’s airport suspended operations for two hours because of the drone threat.
Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The governor of Hebron said that Israeli forces withdrew from the occupied West Bank city following a nearly two weeks-long operation. Khaled Dudin told Al Jazeera that Palestinian security forces are now in complete control of the area, adding…
The Saudi-led coalition said that its air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile that was heading toward Saudi Arabia’s southern region. Earlier, Saudi Arabia's civil defence authority issued alerts in Khamis Mushait, Abha, Taif and Najran, later announcing that the danger had passed.
The governor of Hebron said that Israeli forces withdrew from the occupied West Bank city following a nearly two weeks-long operation. Khaled Dudin told Al Jazeera that Palestinian security forces are now in complete control of the area, adding that families who were forced to leave their homes are now able to return.
Having seemingly given up on the House of Representatives, President Donald Trump and the officials in his administration are indicating that they intend to steal the 2026 midterm election to maintain Republican control of the Senate.
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune The off-year congressional elections of Tuesday, November 2, 1926, served as a bellwether for Kentucky’s political future. While Republicans still held considerable strength, the results revealed the beginnings of a Democratic resurgence across much of the Commonwealth.…
Israel’s Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party "failed" to discredit Israeli election results. "The vile and malicious attempt to deny the election results, to undermine the will of the public, to smear an entire public, and to drag Israel into additional elections…
⚡️Ukrainian forces reportedly strike oil facility in Russia's Samara Oblast in overnight attack.
Monitoring channels reported that Ukrainian drones had struck the Samara Linear Production and Dispatch Station in the city of Prosvet, around 835 kilometers (520 miles) northeast of Ukraine's border.
Ukrainian monitoring channels reported that Ukrainian drones had struck the Samara Linear Production and Dispatch Station in the city of Prosvet, around 835 kilometers (520 miles) northeast of Ukraine's border.
Polls show Sen. Roger Marshall in a close race with Democratic pastor Adam Hamilton. Trump visited Kansas for a second time hoping to boost Marshall’s chances in the race, which could be critical in deciding control of the U.S. Senate. Continue reading ...
Right-wing Israeli protesters demonstrated in Haifa, calling for a government without Arab parties and for new elections, citing allegations of electoral fraud allegedly facilitated by funding from Qatar. Right-wing Israeli protesters demonstrated in Haifa, calling for a government without Arab parties and for new…
Clevelanders talked trash ticketing with the Cleveland Housing Court administrative judge at a recent community safety meeting. Residents also asked a lot of questions about the new nuisance law. The post Residents talk trash and problems with Cleveland’s new nuisance law appeared first on Signal Cleveland.
By Samantha Horton WFYI Public Media October 30, 2026 This story was updated Oct. 31, 2026 with a response from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Immigration detainees held at Indiana’s Miami Correctional Facility are suing state and federal agencies for what they say are inhumane and unconstitutional…
It's one thing to have a data-driven blog where you can show readers trends that are developing in a state where most of the vote is in before Election Day. It's quite another to extrapolate from those trends, especially in a state where nonpartisan voters have exploded.
Donald Trump tried to sue the Wall Street Journal for revealing his birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
Instead, the judge praised the journalism and threw out the lawsuit.
A special election for the 6th District seat on the Richmond City School Board is drawing extra attention as one candidate breaks fundraising records while the other utilizes a growing local progressive campaign apparatus.
President Donald Trump was in Dubuque Sunday to lead one of his final rallies ahead of the midterms. Trump and GOP candidates urged Iowans to turn out on Election Day. Democrats and the Iowa Farmers Union held their own events calling for a change in leadership in Des Moines and Washington, D.C.
In recent times, we have heard a lot about “America First” and its associated policies. I understand that people have different definitions of America First, and that many - if not most - people associate America First with MAGA.
Republicans have spent the campaign October Surprising themselves. But even if the blue wave comes, the bigger question is whether Trump will accept it. The post Will the midterms mark the end of the Trump era? appeared first on Crikey.
Creatures of all shapes and sizes and icons from the past, present and future put aside their differences to gather under an overcast sky for the Belhaven Boo, the Jackson's neighborhood’s annual Halloween fair Saturday.
⚡️Ukrainian forces evacuate civilians around Kherson Oblast during Oleshky ceasefire.
167 Kherson Oblast residents trapped on the right bank of the Dnipro River were evacuated to safer areas in the region. 22 children and 21 people with limited mobility were among those evacuated.
Units from Ukraine's "South" task force cooperated with local authorities to evacuate 167 Kherson Oblast residents trapped on the right bank of the Dnipro River to safer areas in the region. 22 children and 21 people with limited mobility were among the evacuated, the General Staff said.
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US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon, one way or the other”, adding that Tehran would either “make a deal or we’ll just end it”. Speaking to the Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN), Trump said the war could end “maybe the easy way”. “We’ve had such a victory and we’ll put it away…
Federal officials provided "no workable plan" to investigate ballots marked for the other Dan Sullivan to determine if voters were confused, the judge said.
The election is underway for Wisconsin’s first open gubernatorial race in over 15 years as voters decide between two candidates who offer strikingly different views and rhetoric on election administration.
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Israeli forces raided several shops in Hebron and beat Palestinians during a raid on nearby Halhul in the occupied West Bank on Sunday evening, Wafa news agency reported. Local sources told the agency that troops seized surveillance camera recording devices from shops in Hebron’s besieged al-Jalda area. In Halhul,…
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here’s what you need to know to be prepared to vote. The post Here’s what you need to know to vote and go to the polls on Tuesday appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
By endorsing Republican Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed’s defeated primary rival proved that Democrats’ pro-oligarch faction is willing to destroy their own party.
Abigail Ronson and Jesse Stokes have been working for the government of Israel since May and last October, respectively, while also working on the campaign of Mike Rogers for Senate.
Ukraine's air raid alert system was hacked late on Nov. 1, the Air Force said as sirens sounded across the country, falsely notifying people of nuclear, chemical, and street fighting threats.
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "Just had a very good talk with him," Trump said of the conversation, which took place on Saturday. One of the topics of conversation was Iran, Trump said.
Brent Taylor, a Mississippi native who lives in an antebellum-style mansion east of Memphis, is favored to win Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District because of redistricting by state Republicans.
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Dolores Huerta was most well-known for co-founding the United Farmworkers Union, but in her later years she became so much more than a labor rights activist.
Iowa’s governor signed an executive order in 2020 restoring voting rights to people who finish their felony sentences. But the order was followed by little public outreach and Bolts’ reporting found that even public officials are confused.
AIPAC-Funded Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers Two Days Before Election Day, Turning on Democrats.
Significant backlash has followed her move to support the opposition, including the news that she will never again be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party.
The complaint, filed Friday afternoon in Anchorage Superior Court, warns that several thousand voters across remote, predominantly Alaska Native communities face disenfranchisement.
Government contractors are barred from making campaign contributions, but Elon — one of the biggest of all government contractors — has poured a half-billion into the midterms. Here’s how to stop him.
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of leading a “campaign of delegitimisation” against Israel’s inconclusive election results, after Central Elections Committee said the vote was valid. “The despicable and malicious attempt to deny the election results, undermine the will…
The remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency may hinge on two North Carolina elections Tuesday, one for the U.S. Senate and the other for the 11th Congressional District. Before I get to my final thoughts on those 2026 midterm campaigns, we need to go back to the beginning. Once upon a time in early 2025, North…
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens broke with her party this morning, endorsing the Republican Mike Rogers and turning against Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race. “I don’t belong in Abdul’s campaign,” Stevens said in the social media video. “I do not stand with Hasan Piker.”
Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to "take care" of more targets. Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated threats from the US and Israel to resume…
On Sunday afternoon, US Rep. Haley Stevens, who lost the Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed in August, retracted her endorsement of her fellow Michigan Democrat and announced that she is now supporting his opponent, Republican candidate Mike Rogers. “I don’t belong in Abdul’s campaign,” Stevens said in the social media…
If one thing's been made clear through the last decade or so of national politics, it's that there are John Fettermans hiding in plain sight throughout the Democratic Party. The latest member to don the Mantle Of The Oaf is Haley Stevens, who lost her primary race for a Senate seat to Abdul El-Sayed this summer. Now,…
Haley Stevens, the onetime Senatorial candidate who outspent Abdul El-Sayed 12 to 1 and still somehow lost the Michigan Democratic primary, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers this afternoon—two days out from the election. Stevens’ staff resigned en masse, and the Michigan Democratic Party quickly put out statements…
Trump-ordered attempt to halt certification of US Senate race if incumbent Dan Sullivan narrowly loses lacks legal merit and violates voter privacy laws, according to ruling.
⚡️Russian drone strike near school dormitory kills 13-year-old in Vinnytsia Oblast, injures more children.
A Russian drone strike on the grounds of a vocational school dormitory in Vinnytsia Oblast killed two people, including a 13-year-old girl, on Nov. 1, the State Emergency Service reported.
A Russian drone strike on the grounds of a vocational school dormitory in Vinnytsia Oblast killed two people, including a 13-year-old girl, on Nov. 1, the State Emergency Service reported.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat and is the third story in a three-part series. Read parts one and two here. And keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to their name. Nearly a year into his administration, Mayor Zohran Mamdani…
State of the Union: The congresswoman had lost the Michigan Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed. The post Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers for Senate appeared first on The American Conservative.
Houthi media said on Sunday that Saudi air strikes targeted Hodeidah, a strategic port under Houthi control, as the Iran-aligned group battles a Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognised government. "The Saudi enemy has launched two airstrikes on Ras Issa port," Al-Masirah TV said. Hodeidah, on the…
The Democratic Party’s preferred primary candidate made the announcement two days before the election, after trying to force El-Sayed to bow to her position on Israel.
Final early voting records from Texas, Georgia, and now North Carolina show Democrats benefiting from an “engagement gap” that exceeds the party’s advantage in 2018
U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason wrote in the order that the relief the United States seeks is “infeasible” because many voters have already cast their ballots.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After thousands of miles traveled and countless campaign events, Alabama’s gubernatorial nominees are making their closing arguments to voters in the last few days of the race. Democrat and former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones and Republican and current U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville have laid out their policy…
Israel’s Central Elections Committee chairman Noam Sohlberg said on Sunday that the election was conducted properly and its results reflect voters’ will, Haaretz reported. Speaking alongside Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and Shin Bet chief David Zini, Sohlberg said all three backed the conclusions. "We are…
Five Republicans and one Democrat will appear as candidates for governor on Iowa ballots in the June 2 primary elections, according to the final candidate list released by the Iowa Secretary of State.
The remarkable show of support for a Trump-backed candidate in the tightly contested race comes after she was uninvited to a joint event the same day with Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed,
UCLA data analysts found that over 40 percent of the people the Department of Justice has deemed likely noncitizens were not even on the state’s voter rolls in the first place, and many others are likely legally eligible to vote.
The Trump administration’s bid to stop 20,000 “likely noncitizen” voters from casting midterm ballots in California appears to be based on a list that’s riddled with inaccuracies. Two data analysts at the University of California, Los Angeles’ Voting Rights Project found that over 40 percent of the people the…
The political tradition of using the city’s urban problems to win votes in Wisconsin might not be as effective this year, experts say, as the campaign runs during a historic season. The post Will the Milwaukee Brewers’ success help Crowley’s gubernatorial chances? appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is closing out the final days of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in two states he has handily won in the past while Democrats risk fracturing in Michigan, complicating their effort to retake the Senate. Trump’s first stop is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Dubuque,…
It seems like everyone I know has a photo with Dolores Huerta. My social media feed has been flooded with photos of her with my friends and acquaintances since her family announced her passing, at age 96, this week. We all have photos with her because Dolores was generous with her time, and she lived […]
On Oct. 31, residents of the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky finally arrived in Ukrainian-controlled territory as part of an evacuation mission that involved a short pause in fighting mediated with the involvement of U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. Seventeen buses carrying evacuees reached Ukrainian-controlled…
Happy Day of the Dead! OK, first off, you're not supposed to say "happy," despite all the colorful calaveras de azúcar, or sugar skulls, and boisterous street parties. Because the Day of the Dead, unlike Halloween, is not a peripatetic candy festival for kids that has been retrofitted into a costumed beer bash for…
A 41-year-old Harvey man was fatally shot during an argument early Sunday in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, according to Chicago police. Wilmer Celis was arguing with an unknown person around 2 a.m. in the 6500 block of South Francisco Avenue. The unknown person pulled out a gun and shot Celis before fleeing, police…
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least nine people, including a child on Sunday, according to Al Jazeera. Five people were killed in Khan Younis and three in Gaza City, according to a statement from the civil defence service. Local hospitals said they had received the bodies as well as several people…
Scott Faughn is joined by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick and candidate for State Auditor Quentin Wilson as they debate questions about the only statewide race on the ballot. The post This Week in Missouri Politics – November 1, 2026 appeared first on The Missouri Times.
Key developments on Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Russian oil refinery in Kstovo ablaze after reported overnight drone strike Russian airstrike destroys Kramatorsk city council building that survived 2014 occupation Russian attack hits Kyiv energy facility, leaving parts of the city without power and water Ukraine hits plant…
The post Legislative priorities on healthcare crystallize as New Mexico voters head to polls appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Healthcare access and affordability have become a central issue — and a surprising point of consensus — ahead of the Nov. 3 election. The post Legislative priorities on healthcare…
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Houthi media, citing an anonymous military official, on Sunday repeated threats against Saudi oil giant Aramco and aviation in the kingdom. Yemen's Houthis, fighting a Saudi-led coalition backing the internationally recognised government, are allies of Iran, which on Sunday warned the US and Israel not to renew…
⚡Foreign Minister Sybiha calls for Russian athlete travel ban as Moscow's ice hockey return risks forcing Ukraine out.
"I call on governments that have not lost their moral compass to deny Russian players entry to their territory," said Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
With Haley Stevens’s demand for an apology from the candidate who beat her, the party’s moderates are making clear they’d rather lose than empower a progressive wing critical of Israel.
Major good news update!! Medical breakthroughs, heroic rescues, puppies, and voter turnout is surging to its highest levels in years!
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We’re two days away from what could be the most consequential election in U.S. history. The post Your Vote Is Your Voice appeared first on Washington Monthly.
This week in Palestine,
- Israel continued to kill Palestinians across Gaza
- an American journalist was attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank
- Israeli forces raided over 15 towns in the West Bank, displacing hundreds of families
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A man casts his ballot during early voting in Waukesha, Wis., on March 18.(Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 4 in 10 names flagged as possible noncitizen voters in California by the Trump administration cannot be found on the state’s voter rolls, according to a legal filing…
As the U.S. Department of Justice expands election monitoring nationwide, county officials say they haven't received notice of federal monitors coming to El Paso but are ready if they do. Here’s what DOJ monitors can and cannot do. The post What happens if federal election monitors show up in El Paso? County officials…
Tuesday is the last day to vote in the general election. If you’re reading this on Sunday while sipping on your cafecito and staring at the row of bubbles you […] The post The Last Day to Vote Is Around the Corner appeared first on Voice of San Diego.
White House counsel Will Scharf and his team are looking at 'what [Donald] Trump can legally do on his own, where he could push the limits of his authority and how to defend those decisions in court,' an official says
The secret to the prime minister’s political longevity has been abandoning commitments when they get in his way. It’s time his opponents did the same. The post To oust Netanyahu, Israel’s opposition needs to learn this lesson from him appeared first on +972 Magazine.
State of the Union: The Islamic Republic continued to issue stark warnings against any attack. The post Iran War Day 247: After Talking to Netanyahu, Trump Says U.S. Should Hit Iranian Sites appeared first on The American Conservative.
This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE! This Tuesday is Election Day! If you haven’t already, remember to make a plan to vote and make your
Fearmongering about transgender people this midterm election cycle should not be surprising. It is a tactic as old as the country for politicians to use fear of minorities to further their own electoral goals.
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Russia continued its campaign against Ukraine's energy grid ahead of winter, targeting infrastructure in at least four regions overnight and injuring three workers from the Ukrainian energy company DTEK.
MEE staff on Sun, 11/01/2026 - 11:00 Tehran dismisses diplomatic breakthrough with Washington as war of words escalates, while Rubio claims Trump has not made a decision on restarting war on Iran A man walking past a mural showing Iran's leadership in Tehran (AFP) Off Iran said it has “no intention” of engaging in…
Israel's election leaves no clear path to forming a government, with Benjamin Netanyahu facing an opposition majority. Here are four possible scenarios that could determine the country's political future.
Good Morning Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us, here are key developments from across the region and beyond: *Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Hormuz could be reopened within two days if Washington agrees to a set of conditions, including the formal recognition of the new shipping…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Hormuz could be reopened within two days if Washington agrees to a set of conditions, including the formal recognition of the new shipping route designated by Iran and Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Araghchi said other conditions include…
A Palestinian man died on Sunday morning from wounds sustained when Israeli occupation forces shot him in al-Musaddar village, in the central Gaza Strip, Wafa reported. Medical sources in Gaza identified the victim as Ibrahim Adel Saeed, who was shot by Israeli tank fire during an incursion into the village several…
Iowans are voting early in large numbers this year, but most people who participate in the 2026 election will cast their ballot between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM on November 3. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to vote at the polls this Tuesday. This post also lays out the options for […] The post How to vote on…
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has set out four conditions for forming a new government, including recognising Hamas as a "terrorist" organisation and committing to dismantle its military and governing capabilities in Gaza, as he seeks to use an opposition parliamentary majority to end Benjamin Netanyahu's…
A former Mossad agent who became a naturalised US citizen helped Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro leave the country in defiance of a judicial order barring him from travelling abroad, CNN Brasil has reported, citing findings from a Brazilian security agency investigation. The operation was planned before the second…
Israel killed six Palestinians in Gaza in 48 hours, including a man struck by a drone north of Nuseirat, and wounded 26 more, the Health Ministry said.
⚡Russian oil refinery in Kstovo ablaze after reported overnight drone strike.
A major Russian oil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, was reportedly targeted in a drone attack overnight on Nov. 1, according to Ukrainian monitoring channels.
Ukraine has targeted the facility a number of times, including a confirmed strike on Aug. 26 that sparked a large fire. The NORSI suspended operations due to damaged sustained in that attack.
We’ve tallied and catalogued more than 500 cases of U.S. citizens reportedly detained by federal immigration agents.
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At the conclusion of a crowded campaign event at K’s Hamburger Shop in Troy, Ohio, I approached Vivek Ramaswamy with a simple question.
“Do you think Dr. Acton lied about being raped?” Ramaswamy did not give a straight answer.
Paxton’s campaign initially said he would close his get-out-the-vote push at the landmark. Instead, his campaign schedule lists events in North Texas on the eve of Election Day.
As a Justice Department lawsuit challenging the presence of two U.S. Senate candidates named Dan Sullivan on the Alaska ballot plays out, Democrats have filed a lawsuit in Alaska accusing election officials of failing to properly operate at least 18 rural polling locations.
Alaska's Republican-run state government on Saturday urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Donald Trump's direction to stop the certification of a possible Democratic win in that state's pivotal U.S. Senate race, writing that there is “no reason for this Court to entertain this meritless…
Israeli settlers and forces attacked Palestinians across the occupied West Bank on Saturday, injuring at least four people and targeting farmers during the olive harvest, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. Near Salfit, settlers severely beat Palestinian resident Taysir al-Qaoud north of his town, Kafr al-Dik. He…
CASPER, Wyo. — This is one of those good news–bad news situations. The good news is that clocks “fall back” an hour on Sunday, allowing for one extra hour of sleep. The bad news is that it gets darker earlier. Daylight saving time is used in most states, beginning in the spring, to take advantage […]
Syria is considering whether to join the Mecca defence pact, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said on Saturday. “Discussions are currently underway to evaluate Syria’s entry into the Mecca alliance,” Shaibani told the Manama Dialogue conference in Bahrain. Under the pact, signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan…
The court concludes that Trump hadn't adequately alleged facts supporting a showing that the Journal published the article knowing that it was likely false.
Israeli forces ordered hundreds of Palestinian families out of their homes in Hebron city in the week to 26 October, and Israeli terrorists carried out 62 attacks, OCHA recorded.
With Haley Stevens’s demand for an apology from the candidate who beat her, the party’s moderates are making clear they’d rather lose than empower a progressive wing critical of Israel. The post Centrist Democrats Would Rather Lose the Senate Than Win With El-Sayed appeared first on The Intercept.
In August, Representative Haley Stevens lost Michigan’s Democratic senatorial primary to Abdul El-Sayed, who polls show now holds a narrow lead over the Republican candidate, Mike Rogers. Most losing primary candidates either endorse their opponent or wait out the remainder of the election cycle before reentering…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. The U.S. Department of Justice is planning to send around 1,000 election monitors to observe next week’s midterm elections — the department’s…
At least four Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Saturday, and two girls died of burns from a fire in a tent sheltering displaced people, medical sources told the Palestinian news agency Wafa. In Gaza City, a Palestinian died in the morning of wounds from an earlier Israeli attack on the Tel…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed uncertainty about whether a negotiated peace deal between Ukraine and Russia is possible, speaking at a G20 foreign ministers meeting on Oct. 31.
Zeteo’s weekly round-up of the stories you may have missed out of occupied Gaza and the West Bank, as Israel continues its genocidal war and apartheid policies.
US President Donald Trump has not yet decided whether to resume military action against Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday. Rubio told a news conference he did not know whether there was a specific timeframe for Qatar-led talks aimed at resolving the US-Israeli war on Iran. Iranian negotiators held…
I respect the right of our local conservatives to express their support for the reelection of Sen. Sullivan, but I disagree that the senator deserves another term.
Ukraine’s campaign targeting Russian oil refineries is ongoing, Ukrainian officials told the Kyiv Independent, rejecting reports that Kyiv had agreed to suspend the strikes.
Oil City News publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oil City News or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by following the link at our opinion section. No confidence in Keating Dear Casper, I see that Matt Keating is…
Ukraine's campaign targeting Russian oil refineries is ongoing, Ukrainian officials told the Kyiv Independent, rejecting reports that Kyiv had agreed to suspend the strikes. The Wall Street Journal reported on Oct. 29, citing people familiar with the operations, that Ukraine had agreed to a "pause" in
Iowa’s constitution bars anyone convicted of any felony from voting for life. In 2020, the governor signed an executive order to restore voting rights to people once they complete their sentences, but bureaucratic barriers still keep many from voting.
The US oil industry has earned almost $130 billion in profits since the US and Israel began bombing Iran in February. The same companies, according to the New York Times, earned less than $47 billion over the same span of 2025, when oil was comparatively cheap. Shipping and insurance costs have spiked thanks to the […]
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“[AI] is a weapon of literal and economic mass destruction.”
@attackerman.bsky.social explains why a weapon of mass destruction like artificial intelligence can't be left in the hands of oligarchs.
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Oil City News publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oil City News or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by following the link at our opinion section. Wyoming families are feeling the squeeze. Groceries, housing,…
It was heralded by many as “the most consequential in Israeli history,” and by rights it should have been. Under Benjamin Netanyahu’s outgoing far-right government, Israel plunged into a severe constitutional crisis, suffered the worst military setback in its history, carried out a genocide in Gaza and two failed wars…
Iran does not rule out the possibility of renewed war with the United States and Israel and is prepared for “all scenarios”, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has told Al Jazeera, as Tehran sets conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming negotiations with Washington. “We have upgraded our weaponry,…
Baseball fever in Milwaukee is at an all-time high thanks to the Brewers’ historic World Series run.
Tawyana Duncan, president of Beckum Stapleton Little League, hopes the momentum will help sustain the sport in Milwaukee’s central city.
Douglas County voters: Early voting is still available. Here's how you can cast your ballot on or before Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Continue reading ...
Between all the action around next week’s midterms and Donald Trump’s in Brazilian politics, it’s easy to forget there’s a war going on. But sure enough, Trump’s war on Iran is still humming in the background, and every indication is that it could flare up in a terrible new way very soon.meddling According to , Trump…
It’s unclear if this means that turnout overall will rise compared to the last midterm election, said Montgomery elections board President David Naimon.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye sent top security officials to Tehran as fears grow of a renewed U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. With little leverage over Trump, the Gulf states face devastating consequences if the war resumes.
When I came back from a solidarity work brigade in Cuba in the 1970s, I landed in New York City with no place to sleep. I called Lori Huerta, a friend from California, and daughter of Dolores Huerta (1930–2026), cofounder of the United Farm Workers (UFW). Not only did I get space on the floor of the NYC grape boycott…
CHERNIHIV OBLAST — Evacuees from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have reached Ukrainian-controlled territory on Oct. 31 after an arduous 19-hour journey. The city's residents, who had been trapped in a worsening humanitarian crisis for months on end, arrived to an emotional reception at the border crossing with
State of the Union: Qatari mediators continued talks with Iranian officials. The post Iran War Day 246: Iran’s Leader Orders No-Limits Retaliation if Attacked appeared first on The American Conservative.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye sent top security officials to Tehran as fears grow of a renewed U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. With little leverage over Trump, the Gulf states face devastating consequences if the war resumes.
A Wisconsin man arrested by ICE in Racine last year — while agents were looking for someone else — is at the center of a case that the U.S. Supreme Court may take up.
"We're working to strengthen the protection of our people, our bilateral partnership with Turkey, and real diplomatic prospects. There are important issues concerning shipping in the Black Sea," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Here's one of biggest problems w/NYT's terrible editorial choices on AK story, & why @patrickhealynyt.bsky.social is world's biggest chump for making them. We're effectively watching Todd Blanche do what Jeffrey Clark was prevented from doing. Healy doesn't see it.
What American cities, with population over 50,000, are named after foreign political figures, but excluding the many named after British… The post American Cities, Population >50K, Named After Foreign (Excluding British) Political Figures appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Ukrainian forces downed 105 out of the 134 drones, including jet-powered attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Russian drones struck 20 different locations, and debris fell in 10 areas, according to the statement.
Tawyana Duncan says she hopes the Brewers’ historic run draws more youths to baseball and increases support for her league and others. Milwaukee Little League hopes Brewers’ success inspires a new generation of players is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009.…
Going into Sunday’s elections in Brazil, I wasn’t harboring the highest of hopes that the votes were there to thwart the seething ambitions of far-right nepo-baby Flávio Bolsonaro, whose party seemed to have taken the decisive edge in the first round of voting earlier this month. My Brazilian contacts are few, but…
⚡️️ Lavrov denies Kyiv Independent reporting on Russian push for Putin-Zelensky phone call.
"Don't trust them," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said when asked about the reports.
⚡️️ Update: US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine as Zelensky warns of years-long wait for deliveries.
"We are asking our American partners to find a solution for the time when there is a real danger and a real need to use PAC-3 interceptors," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
After a a crowded campaign event at K’s Hamburger Shop in Troy, Ohio, this week, I approached Vivek Ramaswamy with a simple question.
“Do you think Dr. Acton lied about being raped?”
An Israeli airstrike on Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza killed a Palestinian man, Diaa Abu al-Rous, according to Quds News Network (QNN). Another Palestinian, Arafat al-Ar'eer, succumbed to wounds sustained in an Israeli airstrike on the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood, south of Gaza City, according to QNN.
A Palestinian man, Arafat al-Ar'eer, has succumbed to wounds sustained in an Israeli airstrike on the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood, south of Gaza City, Quds News Network reported. On Friday evening, Wafa news agency reported that at least 12 Palestinians, including a man, his wife and their children, were injured in an…
History suggests Democrats will gain seats but Republicans have kickstarted a national redistricting battle that could make Democrats' path to a majority slightly more difficult
A prominent Israeli attorney and rights activist Michael Sfard has said that "settler violence is state violence" and one must not be "misled by the notion that there are these bad settlers and an army caught in between Palestinians". "There is one machine. It is one machine. Settler violence is state violence. It is…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Germany was working to bring Iran war to an end as soon as possible as the conflict has added more than 100 billion euros ($112bn) to Europe’s energy costs over the past eight months. Speaking to reporters in Seoul on Friday, he said Germany was coordinating and stepping…
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan has met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers meeting in the US. The ministers discussed regional developments, with a focus on recent developments in Yemen and maritime navigation in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab…
For the 21 judges up for retention election this year, the vast majority of recommendations are “yes” – meaning that the judge has met or exceeded performance standards. That wasn't the case for Superior Court Judge Marianna Carpeneti.
US President Donald Trump has said that talks with Iran are ongoing, and that Tehran wants to talk, while reiterating that Washington was not engaged in a "typical war". “There are talks. They want to talk. They keep talking. We have time, frankly. It’s a war, but it is not a typical war,” he told reporters in the…
U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman did not cite any laws that might have been broken, even when pressed on what crime could be at the heart of the investigation.
Early voting is significantly outpacing the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days before Election Day.
'Trump's buddies in big oil' profited $130bn from Iran war, US senator says US Senator Chris Van Hollen has said that US President Donald Trump's "buddies" in oil business have made $130 billion in profit while American households have paid "over 1,100 in extra fuel costs". In a post on X, Hollen said “Since Trump…
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The U.S. State Dept has approved a possible sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine for about $2.1 billion. Partners and allies will fund it in full; no delivery start date was specified.
More than 530 Palestinian families have been forced from their homes in Hebron in the occupied West Bank during a citywide lockdown by Israeli forces, Al Jazeera has reported. The displaced people include more than 1,000 children and 200 toddlers, while residents say Israeli soldiers have assaulted people attempting…
It’s the Halloween issue of the Weekender! 🎃👻 The creepiest thing on our minds right now? ‘You Can See Everything.’
Read @melwoods.me's excellent essay on what could be the movie of the year.
“Our numbers cratered… we could not escape it,” says an ally of Vivek Ramaswamy.
Ramaswamy and his allies were bombarded with complaints from Republicans over his sleazy ad, sources tell Zeteo.
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“We’ve been so torn apart by these culture wars, that really the only winners are like 15 billionaire tech dudes.
That is exactly what these data centers are about—it is about billionaires controlling our land, our lives, our future.”
At least 14 Palestinians, including children, were injured on Friday when an Israeli drone struck a phone-charging point in the southern Gaza Strip. The Palestinian news agency Wafa and the Quds News Network reported the strike, citing Gaza's civil defence agency. The strike targeted the al-Maslakh area, west of Khan…
Brent Taylor, who is running to represent a U.S. congressional district that includes Shelby County, previously dismantled the county’s effort to ensure that its bail practices did not discriminate against poor people, who are disproportionately Black.
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Dolores Huerta was an inspirational role model, a militant who named and shaped the world, writes a UC Berkeley professor reflecting on the labor icon's legacy.
Iran has completed an updated military plan for responding to any fresh attack, Fars news agency reported, citing a senior Iranian security and political official. According to the unnamed official, the Iranian military is prepared to implement the plan. The official said Iran's enemies and their allies in the region…
is reporting published by Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting, Arizona's only nonprofit newsroom dedicated to statewide investigative reporting. A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration rule that would have made it harder for Arizonans with serious medical conditions to qualify for exemptions…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here. In recent elections, the Namakagon town clerk has received multiple calls from voters asking whether the ballots they returned by mail had arrived.…
Voters nationwide will elect governors in 36 states, fill 35 U.S. Senate seats and choose all 435 members of the U.S. House on Nov. 3, 2026. The post 2026 Election Results: General elections across the nation appeared first on MinnPost.
All eight of Minnesota’s U.S. House seats are on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot, with seven incumbents — four Republicans and three DFLers — seeking reelection. The post 2026 Minnesota Election Results: U.S. House appeared first on MinnPost.
Trump and Republicans are engaging in an all-out effort to challenge the results of next week’s midterm elections, in a desperate campaign to cling to power for the next two years.
@justinglawe.bsky.social and @swin24.bsky.social break down everything you need to know:
DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya, a former sports broadcaster, are running for U.S. Senate in the Nov. 3, 2026 election. The post 2026 Minnesota Election Results: U.S. Senate appeared first on MinnPost.
The approval represents a step toward a possible sale rather than a completed purchase, and a timeline was not mentioned. The United States Congress generally has 30 days to review a proposed sale to Ukraine, while manufacturing and delivery of complex weapons systems can take years.
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The G20's traditional group photo was canceled in Atlanta after several foreign ministers refused to pose alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Bloomberg reports.
'Machinery of death': Dock workers worldwide protest against arms shipments to Israel Mounira Elsamra on Fri, 10/30/2026 - 20:17 Protesters at more than 100 ports across 22 countries call on dock workers to disrupt arms shipments to Israel A sign taped to a car at the Port of Elizabeth in New Jersey reads: 'End the…
The Prince George’s County Council approved financing Tuesday for the proposed Sphere entertainment venue at National Harbor, advancing the project after months of debate over public investment, worker protections, and benefits for surrounding communities.
Total early voting, including mail-in and in-person early voting, was up over 30% across Maryland on Oct. 27, a week before Election Day, compared to the 2022 midterm election at the same time. Election Day is Nov. 3 and in-person early voting began the second Thursday before, on Oct. 22. This spike was seen in…
HARRISBURG — Spending by campaign committees for all four legislative caucuses in Harrisburg hit a 10-year high in the homestretch of this election, with bullish Democrats shelling out more as that party looks to capture the state Senate and, possibly, a government trifecta. The campaign committees collectively spent…
A new YouGov poll shows that American voters trust Democrats far more than Republicans on issues related to transgender rights.
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Federal immigration authorities asked the justices to weigh in on the case of a Mexican national arrested in Racine last year, escalating a legal fight over the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy for immigrants facing deportation. Wisconsin ICE arrestee’s case heads to US Supreme Court is a post from…
Greed is on California’s state ballot, and it appears to be winning. For a while, Prop. 40, the Billionaire Tax initiative, which is supported by the state Democratic Party but opposed by many unions and prominent Democrats, was polling well. The notion of taxing the excessive wealth of the super-rich, or the basis of…
TODAY: Farewell to our glorious NEW ENGLAND WEEK. First up: @davidjroth.bsky.social’s wife is FROM Maine. “When you go away and return, even if you are returning to your home and people you love and a whole fully understood life lived in Maine, you are coming From Away.”
Benjamin Netanyahu and his challenger Gadi Eisenkot disagree on some policies, but both still expect the U.S. to provide billions of dollars in military aid.
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Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. The Justice Department has sent yet another round of letters to state election officials warning them that they could face criminal prosecution for…
“Macron and his government have left us no choice but to prepare for a total … shutdown of production and public services by uniting our trade union confederations and standing in solidarity with the students.”
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This is the third story in a three-part series. Read parts one and two here. And keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Nearly a year into his administration, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not shared a vision for addressing many of the…
A pair of federal monitors in plain clothes intends to visit all eight polling places in Burlington on Election Day. The post Federal Election Monitors to Visit Polls in Burlington appeared first on Seven Days. (Image: Kevin McCallum)
Israeli forces and settlers carried out attacks across the occupied West Bank on Friday, including raids in Hebron, assaults on Palestinian olive harvesters and the start of a new settlement outpost, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. In Hebron, where an Israeli military operation entered its eighth day,…
“Macron and his government have left us no choice but to prepare for a total … shutdown of production and public services by uniting our trade union confederations and standing in solidarity with the students.”
Making the wealthiest filers pay more could wipe out state income tax for nearly all Vermonters. Read the story on VTDigger here: Tax the rich to spare the rest of us.
On Thursday, the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced that President Trump’s rally scheduled for Sunday in Dubuque was canceled, and so was a rally he was supposed to hold in Kansas on Saturday. Less than 24 hours later, the White House canceled those cancellations. “Rallies are BACK ON! President Trump loves…
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Less than a week before Election Day, school board member Carlos Rivas is facing criticism for a 2018 incident in…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. As soon as polls close on election night, everyone wants to know one thing: who is going to win. But counting more than 100 million ballots — a…
The podcast’s first episode advocates for trans youth to be included in crafting state policy amid nationwide threats against trans rights. Read the story on VTDigger here: High schoolers start podcast to center young transgender Vermonters.
Greenwich, which has a population of just over 62,000 residents, was initially approved for the automatic traffic enforcement safety devices in July 2025 but halted use of its cameras in April 2026 after residents raised concerns.
⚡️ New at Drop Site: Record-High Heating Oil Prices Are Closing Argument in Maine Senate Race
The Iran War is driving ME heating oil prices through the roof, leaving Mainers in dire straits days ahead of the U.S. Senate election.
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⚡️New at @dropsitenews.com: Republican Sens Took Campaign Cash from Trump Nominees They Backed
Sens. Blackburn, Hagerty, & Tuberville received tens of thousands of dollars in campaign donations from nominees to the board...
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In a recent interview with Capital News Service, Jared DeMarinis shared how the bipartisan Maryland State Board of Elections is preparing for Election Day.
There are two polling place changes, and no federal monitors. Also, voters should check their registration status — just in case they’re on an inactive list. The post Here’s what you need to know about Election Day in New Bedford appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
Liberal Zionists bemoan both ultra-nationalist extremists and pro-Palestine activists, but Israel's latest elections show how they ultimately come to the defense of apartheid every time.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. This story is part of a collaboration between Chalkbeat Detroit and the Detroit Free Press to cover key education…
Key developments on Oct. 30: Russia strikes Dnipro railway station again, day after attack killed 15 Evacuation convoys from Russian-occupied Oleshky split toward Ukraine and Russia, officials say Ukraine destroys Iskander-M missile launcher in Russia's Kursk Oblast, General Staff says Russia has damaged more than 800…
The letters, sent to all 50 states, remind officials to preserve election records. They come one day after a federal judge warned the Trump administration to stop threatening election workers.
Families exploring educational options for the 2027-28 school year can visit vocational-technical, private and independent schools during a series of November events. NEW CASTLE COUNTY — Delaware families considering a different school for their children will have an opportunity to explore their options in November,…
Did you know that there’s a law barring federal contractors from making campaign contributions to a political party, committee, or candidate for federal office? Don’t feel bad if you don’t, because neither, it seems, does Elon Musk. CNN money and politics reporter Fredreka Schouten described Musk on October 26 as “a…
⚡️Update: Zelensky confirms talks in Turkey.
“We are also working to ensure that all available diplomatic opportunities are pursued,” Zelensky said on his Telegram channel.
Still need to fill out your ballot? Curious about Measure EE, the “strong mayor” plan, the Oakland school board or transit board candidates? Here’s information for procrastinating voters.
On Thursday night, the Republican governor of Alaska refused to commit to certifying the outcome in the Senate race if Democrat Mary Peltola wins. Which means that if she does triumph, refusing to seat Peltola could well become a cause célèbre on the right—one that Donald Trump requires Republicans to commit to under…
Tuesday’s election is likely to come off with only episodic disruptions, but there are some risks worth worrying about—and acting to prevent. The post Will Trump Illegally Disrupt the Blue Wave? appeared first on The American Prospect.
Eight candidates face off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked who else they were voting for. Meet the school board candidates: Who else are you voting for?
Jodi Borello is a onetime Republican now running as an independent in a deeply conservative district to unseat Republican incumbent state Sen. Camera Bartolotta.
With a clear anti-data center platform, experts said she could be uniquely positioned for an upset.
Organizers of the G20 foreign ministers’ summit in Atlanta canceled the traditional group photo after several ministers refused to pose with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Bloomberg reported.
APACHE COUNTY — As Arizona readies itself for a contentious midterm election, voters in remote, windswept Apache County are hoping this time will be different. The mammoth county is known for pine-topped mountains and rolling high desert hills. It’s also home to a large swath of the country’s largest Native American…
A weapon of mass destruction like artificial intelligence can't be left in the hands of oligarchs while your job, your freedom, and maybe even your life lie in the balance.
When asked by reporter @abbyvesoulis.bsky.social if he really believed that Amy Acton lied about her rape, Ramaswamy refused to answer the question directly.
⚡️G20 family photo allegedly canceled over Russian presence.
"There will definitely not be a family photo in which our European partners are together with Mr. Lavrov," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said, according to the German n-tv channel.
“A return to the negotiating table should not be confused with genuine progress toward peace,” writes Megi Benia, Founder and Director of the Strategic Security Initiative (SSI), in her op-ed.
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has largely supported President Donald Trump’s election agenda, which Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has denounced. Here’s how Wisconsin’s governor candidates differ on how the state should run elections is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering…
Jodi Borello is challenging a longtime GOP state senator in a deep red district, betting that anger over data centers and corporate power can unite voters. The post Can an Independent State Senate Candidate Turn Pennsylvania Blue? appeared first on .
"There will definitely not be a family photo in which our European partners are together with Mr. Lavrov," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said, according to the German n-tv channel.
An eight-year-old Palestinian boy died on Friday from wounds he sustained when Israeli forces opened fire in the Qizan Rashwan area, south of Khan Younis, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. Yamen Hisham Yahya Saqr was shot by Israeli forces in the area on Wednesday. Wafa also reported that Gaza's civil defence…
⚡️Ukraine calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting over deadly Russian attacks on Dnipro, Chernihiv, Kremenchuk.
"Kick Russia out," Melnyk wrote on X.
At least 27 people were killed and 128 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day.
With just days until the midterm elections, moderate Democrats are still finding ways to undermine Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi criticized El-Sayed on a recent episode of the On Brand podcast. Host Donny Deutsch claimed El-Sayed had made “concerning”…
"Following Russia’s latest barbaric atrocities against Ukrainian civilians in Dnipro, Chernihiv, Kremenchuk, where Russian missiles deliberately slaughtered 20 Ukrainians, wounded dozens more, we are convening an emergency meeting of the🇺🇳UN Security Council. Kick Russia out" Melnyk wrote on X.
Liberal Zionists bemoan both ultra-nationalist extremists and pro-Palestine activists, but Israel's latest elections show how they ultimately come to the defense of apartheid every time.
U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola didn’t beat around the bush during an event in Juneau on Thursday night. “I am not interested in tricking voters,” she said to a packed crowd at the Crystal Saloon, directly addressing Wednesday’s New York Times story.
An Iowa man with a past conviction had to work with an attorney to help him manage bureaucratic obstacles blocking him from registering to vote, even though he was eligible. “I’m pretty mad. I’m an American citizen and I’ve got rights to vote,” he says.
Candidates in Iowa's 3rd District are using congressional stock trading bans to tell voters how they'll stand up to corruption. While Sarah Trone Garriott is tying corruption to affordability concerns, Nunn says he's responding to voter frustration that goes beyond party lines.
The lawsuit alleges conditions at the facility violate the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment due process clauses. The post ICE detainees sue over alleged abuse, inhumane conditions at Indiana prison appeared first on Mirror Indy.
The campaign of U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola of Alaska, a Democrat, has been rocked by accusations it recruited a spoiler candidate for the ballot. AP/Mark Thiessen Less than a week before Election Day, The New York Times reported that people with links to Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s U.S. Senate campaign and…
The campaign of U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola of Alaska, a Democrat, has been rocked by accusations it recruited a spoiler candidate for the ballot. AP/Mark Thiessen Less than a week before Election Day, The New York Times reported that people with links to Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s U.S. Senate campaign and…
European countries fear they could be shut out of talks to end Russia’s war with Ukraine, but they cannot agree among themselves on how to secure a seat at the negotiating table, the Financial Times reported.
Canada’s wealthiest 19,500 families hold 12 percent of the country’s family wealth. Investigative journalist Linda McQuaig and tax scholar Neil Brooks propose a wealth tax that could raise $40 billion a year. Here’s how it would work and what it could fund:
This election, San Diego will get a unique look into the effectiveness of the Mamdani method through four very different local candidates. It’s not as sure of a bet as it may seem. The post These Candidates Are Stars on Social Media. Can They Turn Their Views Into Votes? appeared first on Voice of San Diego.
James Talarico, Frederick D. Haynes, and Gina Hinojosa are all Christians running for public office — as Democrats — in Texas. The post The Rise of the Christian Left in Texas appeared first on The Intercept.
Sens. Marsha Blackburn, Bill Hagerty, and Tommy Tuberville received tens of thousands of dollars in campaign donations from nominees to the board of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Two election monitors from the U.S. Department of Justice will be at Omaha-area polling places on Tuesday, the Douglas County Election Commission confirmed. The Nebraska deployment is part of a larger nationwide push to send 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states. DOJ monitors are not a new phenomenon – hundreds of…
The planned resumption of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi in early November is already being presented in several Western capitals as evidence that diplomacy has regained its momentum, but a return to the negotiating table should not be confused with genuine progress…
Rogers is and has been compromised by his business activities after leaving the House in 2015; we can’t trust him to serve our nation’s security interests. The post Mike Rogers’ Questionable Loyalties appeared first on emptywheel.
A coalition of states has won a permanent injunction blocking the Trump administration’s implementation of some Medicaid work requirements under H.R. 1.
⚡️Zelensky to visit Istanbul on Oct. 31 to discuss Black Sea security situation, Turkey says.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will reportedly discuss the security situation in the Black Sea and other developments related to Russia's war against Ukraine.
David Hearst on Fri, 10/30/2026 - 15:29 The Palestinian lawmaker says Arab parties are ready to back an Eisenkot-led minority government, arguing that cooperation is essential to ending Netanyahu’s rule Palestinian lawmaker Ahmad Tibi attends a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, 5 October 2026 (Ammar Awad/Reuters)…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. The Justice Department has sent yet another round of letters to state election officials warning them that they could face criminal prosecution for…
The Prince George’s County Council approved financing Tuesday for the proposed Sphere entertainment venue at National Harbor, advancing the project after months of debate over public investment, worker protections, and benefits for surrounding communities. The council voted 8-0 to authorize up to $215 million in…
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will reportedly discuss the security situation in the Black Sea and other developments related to Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
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is reporting published by Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting, Arizona's only nonprofit newsroom dedicated to statewide investigative reporting. Preventable equipment failures, inadequate preparation and poor communication disrupted voting in Apache County during the 2024 election, disproportionately affecting…
The state also has received a total of 47,128 absentee ballots. That total includes 24,234 from Democrats, 8.637 from Republicans, 13,625 from unaffiliated voters and 632 from minor party members.
Democrats appear to have a larger advantage among early voters than in previous years, but GOP could turn out well on Election Day. Reading the NC political winds from early voters in 2026 is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the…
European countries fear they could be shut out of talks to end Russia’s war with Ukraine, but they cannot agree among themselves on how to secure a seat at the negotiating table, or who should represent their interests and how, the Financial Times reported.
Medicaid recipients who are disabled or have a chronic illness will not have to prove they are unable to work to be exempted from new work requirements that take effect next year, a federal judge ruled Thursday. Continue reading…
The U.S. oil industry has made more than $130 billion in profit during the Iran war—while normal Americans continue to pay exorbitant prices at the gas pump. The New York Times reported that the country’s 50 largest oil and gas companies raked in a massive profit from April to September. The $130 billion profit margin…
The Kremlin is seeking to avoid a face-to-face meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin by proposing they speak by phone instead, the Kyiv Independent has learned.
President Donald Trump’s allies won’t stop canceling public appearances, sending an ominous message to voters ahead of the midterm elections. After Trump canceled—and then rescheduled—two rallies in Kansas and Iowa over the weekend, it appears that the rest of the president’s team is still tapped out. Vice President…
At the conclusion of a crowded campaign event at K’s Hamburger Shop in Troy, Ohio, on Thursday, I approached the state’s Republican nominee for governor, Vivek Ramaswamy, with a simple question. “Do you think Dr. Acton lied about being raped?” I asked him. It’s not something I ever thought I’d have to ask a…
Russia, which has been functionally banned from international hockey for more than four years, must be allowed to return to international events starting in December in Canada. That's the ruling today by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the highest sport court in the land. But there's a whole lot still unsettled,…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Atlanta Friday for a G20 foreign minister’s meeting in Atlanta, and it’s drawing backlash from U.S. lawmakers and allies alike. Lavrov is the highest profile Russian official to visit the U.S since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. His arrival upset other assembled…
You’re reading The TNR Blue Book. Get daily scoops, strategy, and developments inside the liberal ideas factory delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for free. Inside Washington What if the polls are wrong? With four days until the election, Democrats terrified of another disappointment are focused on one big…
The Kremlin is seeking to avoid a face-to-face meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin by proposing they speak by phone instead, the Kyiv Independent has learned. The apparent move comes as Kyiv insists the two leaders should meet in person to address the most pressing issues
It’s been a fierce fight among Republicans for the title of most disgusting monster of this election season. After last week, we do have a hands-down winner: Vivek Ramaswamy, for his ad accusing Democratic opponent Amy Acton of lying about being serially raped when she was a little girl. It is the lowest low in modern…
⚡️Update: Oleshky evacuation begins but volunteer claims Russia already moved people outside of agreed terms.
David Arakhamia, head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's parliamentary faction, said the Ukrainian delegation and residents evacuated from Oleshky were heading to Anapa in Russia.
Palestinian citizens are the big winners of Israel’s election. It doesn’t matter
The historic result for Arab parties is rendered meaningless by an Israeli opposition that appears unwilling to partner with them to depose Netanyahu
⚡️Update: Russian deputy PM confirms strikes on 3 refineries, gas-chemical complex.
“There was minor damage at one plant, but overall, our defense system, the air defense system, worked,” Alexander Novak said, without specifying the locations of the facilities.
President Donald Trump completely lost it Thursday when asked about canceling multiple rallies ahead of the midterm elections. Speaking to reporters, Trump exploded when one asked him why he’d canceled rallies in Kansas and Iowa over the weekend. “So, you not going to Kansas has nothing to do with being sick of…
As early voting concludes in Georgia ahead of Tuesday's midterm election, analysts observe strong turnout among Democratic-leaning demographics while both parties prepare for a critical Election Day showdown in tight races. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth…
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to admit Russian national hockey teams to five international championships in the 2026/2027 season, the court said in a press release.
Republican Texas Senate hopeful Ken Paxton’s office is suing election officials in his state’s largest county for helping people of color to vote. Paxton’s lawsuit claims that a get-out-the-vote advertisement campaign from Harris County’s office essentially constitutes reverse racism because it encouraged Black and…
"That's nothing new," McCreight said said about the lack of support from the county party. "We're an island out here and we've learned to live with it."
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“We, the workers in the ports, know very well that without us nothing moves. Without our hands, containers remain still, ships are not loaded, the war machines are blocked.”
“We, the workers in the ports, know very well that without us nothing moves. Without our hands, containers remain still, ships are not loaded, the war machines are blocked.”
⚡️Russia set to return to international hockey after top sports court's ruling.
The sports court's ruling means that Russia will be able to participate in a sweep of forthcoming ice hockey tournaments in Canada, Czechia, the U.S., and Germany.
Hispanic voters in Texas are making it clear in various ways that they are mobilized in response to Stephen Miller's dragnet. He is trying to escape accountability for that. The post Stephen Miller Messed with Texas appeared first on emptywheel.
The sports court's ruling means that Russia will be able to participate in a sweep of forthcoming ice hockey tournaments in Canada, Czechia, the U.S., and Germany.
Wisconsin’s political landscape has changed significantly since Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative maps into law in 2024.
Read about the races to watch and what’s at stake in the fight for control of the Legislature.
Operatives aligned with the president spent months devising a plan to resume the war—only after ballots had been cast. Republicans have worked studiously to avoid tipping off voters.
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State of the Union: Iran has yet to respond to Vance’s letter. The post Iran War Day 245: Qatari Mediators in Tehran as Renewal of War Looms appeared first on The American Conservative.
SPLC's interim state director said frustration over redistricting and affordability have fueled new efforts to connect voters with kitchen-table issues.
350.org says oil companies cannot continue to reap the rewards of fossil fuels while households face rising energy bills and communities bear the costs of climate devastation. As communities across the world face devastating heat, droughts, wildfires and growing pressure on public services, US oil giants Chevron and…
Faisal Hanif on Thu, 10/29/2026 - 15:19 Record Arab turnout has fuelled immediate backlash, amid calls for an investigation into the country's 'Islamisation' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses his supporters in Jerusalem, hours after polls closed in a close election, on 28 October 2026 (Jewel…
We speak with Forensic Architecture’s Eyal Weizman about his new book, Ungrounding: The Architecture of Genocide, a meticulous investigation into Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the physical destruction of the territory and its impact on the Palestinian people. Forensic Architecture was founded in 2010 as an…
President Donald Trump speaks at a roundtable event at the White House on Oct. 21, 2026, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laughs. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Against the backdrop of an unpopular war in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on July 15, 2026, that the Pentagon would begin testing male service…
DOJ Opens Criminal Probe of California Mail-In Ballots Despite Judge’s Order, Corporations Spend $737M on Midterm Elections as Super-Rich Give $4.2B to Super PACs, Trump Returns to South Carolina to Rally GOP Support as Pollsters Declare Senate Race a Toss-Up, DOJ Ramps Up Criminal Probe of Alaska Senate Candidate…
The historic result for Arab parties is rendered meaningless by an Israeli opposition that appears unwilling to partner with them to depose Netanyahu. The post Palestinian citizens are the big winners of Israel’s election. It doesn’t matter appeared first on +972 Magazine.
The New York Times’ explosive report earlier this week about a hotly-contested Senate race in Alaska is still producing aftershocks. The Times’ Kellen Browning reported that the campaign of Mary […] The post Alaska Senate race controversy continues, puts election tactics in the spotlight appeared first on Poynter.
Dockworkers across Europe are staging strikes and demonstrations as part of an international campaign against arms shipments and port militarisation. Unions in France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey and Morocco have called for an end to wars in the Middle East, including Gaza. “Ports must not be used for the transport…
Nashville saw its busiest early voting day on Thursday, though total participation continues to lag behind 2018 midterm levels ahead of Tuesday's election. The post Despite Huge Final Day for Early Voting in Nashville, Turnout Still Down from 2018 appeared first on Nashville Banner.
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A humanitarian mission led by Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova has arrived in Oleshky, a town in the Kherson region occupied by the Russian army. This is the first time a Ukrainian official of such high rank has visited territory occupied by Russia.…
While there are 77 seats up for grabs in federal, state and county races in Tuesday’s general election, there are a handful of races that will draw outsized attention due to their close electorate, campaign spending or controversial candidates. The post Five midterm races to watch in Delaware statehouse appeared first…
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The evacuation of residents has begun in the occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region, Russian Ombudsperson Yana Lantratova and Davyd Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People faction in Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, said.
Russian troops have received their December pay before New Year’s for at least 18 years. Now, the Defense Ministry wants to push those payments to January.
Plus: Groups sue after the Trump administration removed locations of immigrants in ICE custody from its detainee locator tool. The post Immigration News Today: ICE Agents Won’t Monitor Polls, Court Filing Says appeared first on Documented.
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Dr. Jameel Smith pulled in more than $75,500, but overall fundraising across 34 candidates lagged behind previous election cycles with fewer candidates.
Candidates were required to report all contributions and expenditures made through Oct. 18 by 5 p.m. Oct. 23. The final statements will be due after Election Day.
This year’s race for Nebraska secretary of state has featured drama from the get-go, starting with the upset of incumbent Republican Secretary of State Bob Evnen in the May primary.
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"Everyone who wishes to leave Oleshky will be given the opportunity to leave safely. At the same time, those who have decided to stay can stay and will receive all the necessary humanitarian support," Ukraine's Human Rights Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said.
The candidate with a chance to become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Kansas since 1932 is leading with his values. But there are some limits. The post Adam Hamilton’s Moral Crusade appeared first on The American Prospect.
Russia’s Defense Ministry has drafted an order that would postpone service members’ December pay to January for the first time in at least 18 years, the independent Russian news outlet Verstka reported.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says 862 Ukrainian drones headed toward the capital overnight, with 170 shot down on approach. Meanwhile, reports suggest a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at an oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region.
Beyond strikes on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Russia launched ballistic missiles, four guided aerial missiles, and 113 Shahed-type drones, including 83 jet-powered drones, against Ukraine overnight on Oct. 30, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
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A child care focused nonprofit, health care orgs, labor unions and two wealthy San Diegans are fueling the push for a countywide sales tax hike. The post Who’s Funding the Measure B Campaign? appeared first on Voice of San Diego.
Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and Russia’s human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova have traveled to the occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 862 Ukrainian drones flew toward the Moscow region starting on the evening of October 29, with most shot down at “distant approaches.”
Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and Russia’s human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova have traveled to the occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region. They are accompanying a convoy of humanitarian aid and plan to organize the evacuation of residents who want to leave the city.
Tens of thousands of Israeli expats flew home to vote in Tuesday’s election – most of them, according to media reports, hoping for a result which would end Benjamin Netanyahu’s prime ministership. It looks as if they will be disappointed. We’ll know more when all votes are counted and seats allocated. But an apparent…
Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: An official told Reuters that Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the US and Iran. The mediation talks have been coordinated with Washington, the official added. The Houthi spokesperson has…
Ghada Majadli on Thu, 10/29/2026 - 19:04 The existence of Palestinian parliamentary representation negates neither the apartheid regime nor the 50 discriminatory laws that govern the lives of Palestinian citizens of Israel A soldier stands atop a tank in southern Israel on 14 October 2023 (Thomas Coex/AFP) Off The…
Flávio Bolsonaro’s escape from Brazil to Miami turns out to have been arranged, in part, by White House officials including Trump advisor Jason Miller, who arranged for a charter jet to take the Bolsonaros from Argentina to Florida.
An official told Reuters that Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the US and Iran. The mediation talks have been coordinated with Washington, the official added.
The reported attack is being called a ‘resumption of strikes’ on various monitoring channels, being the first after an unofficial pause on Ukraine’s campaign against oil refineries that began in mid-October.
$5.99-a-gallon diesel, rising rent, and higher bills are data points in need of a plot.
Across the country, up and down the ballot, against an unprecedented tide of billionaire cash, Democrats have found one: The story of the 2026 election is corruption.
The prime minister’s alliance alleged that Arab-Israeli groups received foreign funding to influence the vote, which the poll panel described as ‘groundless’.
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The Middle East needs a security architecture that includes Tehran. The post A Bold Proposal: Iran Should Join the Mecca Alliance appeared first on The American Conservative.
As the future of higher education gets debated in Ohio and across the country, Todd Diacon is defending the track record of the state's public universities. The post Kent State president makes the case for Ohio’s investment in public colleges appeared first on Signal Akron.
Judge David Carter in California issued his opinion in the California case where the Justice Department is insisting California set aside ballots cast by voters it thinks might not be citizens.
Israel's election has ended in deadlock. Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats, his rival Gadi Eisenkot's 48, and neither has the 61 needed to govern. The surprise of the night: Palestinian citizens of Israel turned out in record numbers, pushing Arab parties to a record 19 seats. They did so despite armed right-wing…
US Vice President JD Vance said that Donald Trump will not allow the conflict with Iran to turn into a "forever war". "I understand the frustration about foreign misadventures in the Middle East," Vance said. "We’ve been involved in Iran in some form for seven months. The United States has been dealing with Iran for…
A multistate coalition co-led by New Jersey's attorney general successfully argued that federal officials exceeded their authority by narrowing Medicaid exemptions.
Gadi Eisenkot, Israel's chief opposition candidate, issued a video statement on Thursday warning that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is running a campaign to delegitimise election results. This comes after his Likud party made allegations that Arab parties - which performed better than predictions - committed…
The USA has launched an attack on a missile launcher on Iran's Qeshm island, and a range of strikes in Iran in recent weeks have been confirmed as U.S. attacks.
Propagandist Barak Ravid of Axios claimed the attacks are "defensive", despite being triggered by a fighter jet invading Iranian airspace.
⚡️Russian night attacks kill 1 in Kyiv, leave 350,000 in Dnipro without power.
In and around the city of Dnipro, 496 kilometers (308 miles) southwest of Kyiv, at least 350,000 people were left without power after Russian strikes hit energy infrastructure.
Iranian forces fired on an aircraft in Iran's own airspace. The United States then bombed the launcher on Iranian soil and Axios reporter Barak Ravid called it self defence.
In Kyiv, multiple Russian ballistic missiles struck just after 10 p.m. local time. According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, warehouse buildings in the city's Darnitsky district were struck, starting fires.
US Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, said diplomatic efforts to ease tensions with Iran could bring “dramatic steps forward” within two weeks, though further US military action remains possible. Speaking to CNN, Barrack said Qatar, Pakistan and other US allies had brought the sides “very close” to an agreement on a…
Gubernatorial candidates Tom Tiffany and David Crowley offer different approaches to addressing gun violence in Wisconsin. Both shared their views with NNS. The post Candidates Crowley and Tiffany share different views on guns and gun violence appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
Early voting is well underway with only days left before the general election on Nov. 3. According to the Michigan Secretary of State, almost 1.4 million Michiganders had cast their […]
Liberal commentary frames Israel’s elections as a struggle for its soul, but the opposition offers only better management of the same system. Record Palestinian turnout reflects hope for modest relief, not real change.
Corruption is the filter through which voters are processing politics right now.
Pick any race and you’ll find a Democrat spending millions to connect the dots between voters’ economic pain and the Republicans they say are on the take.
NEWS: Trump cancels Kansas rally as health questions swirl. GOP terrified their voters aren't turning out. Trump lashes out at reporter for asking him about it.
Meanwhile, the Army practices digging mass graves. Senator sounds urgent alarm over Trump's 'insane' Iran plan.
Fox ratings tank.
Bolsonaro will no longer get to see through his family's dream of evangelicizing Brazil and turning the full force of its military inward. Instead he will be browsing the aisles of Publix.
Israeli attacks killed six Palestinians and wounded 38 over the past 24 hours, Gaza’s health ministry said. Israeli forces have killed at least 1,574 Palestinians and injured 5,687 since the “ceasefire” took effect on 10 October 2025, the ministry said. A further 845 bodies have been recovered from the rubble.…
Health, housing, food and pharmacy access, and cost of living were among their top concerns. The post We asked women what their priorities are this election. Here’s what they said appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
The Houthis carried out six attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting airports, oil facilities and a military headquarters, spokesperson Yahya Saree said. Saree said the group fired ballistic missiles at the Ras Tanura and Rabigh oil refineries, a missile at an Aramco facility in Abqaiq, and multiple missiles at King Khalid…
Russian and Ukrainian officials say mine-clearing is complete along routes for a humanitarian convoy into Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region. The convoy is ready to depart under a temporary ceasefire.
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The Italian foreign ministry called on Thursday for the "immediate release" of five Italian activists detained in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The activists were held near the village of Al-Lubban al-Gharbiyye, "where they were present alongside Palestinian farmers engaged in the olive harvest", said a ministry…
In a global labor action of record scale, dockworkers in 22 countries will strike on Friday to protest the use of their ports for arms exports.
Organizers say that the strike could bring more than $2 billion worth of freight to a standstill.
Routes for a humanitarian mission in Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region, have been cleared of mines. Russian and Ukrainian human rights commissioners Yana Lantratova and Dmytro Lubinets said the humanitarian convoy is ready to depart.
In a global labor action of record scale, dockworkers in 22 countries will strike on Friday to protest the use of their ports for arms exports. Organizers say that the strike, organized by an international coalition of dockworkers’ unions, could disrupt as much as 40 percent of marine cargo moving through the…
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said Justice Department election monitors are expected at a couple of Iowa locations, although he did not have an exact count. He described their role as observing compliance with civil rights protections, including access for voters with disabilities and opportunities to cast…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. More Americans are heading to the polls and relying less on mail ballots this election as voter preferences shift, according to a Votebeat analysis.…
Ukraine war latest: 'Russia's mass murder' — Deadly Russian strikes on Dnipro, Chernihiv, Kremenchuk
• 'Russia's mass murder:' Drone strike on Dnipro station kills 14 amid deadly daytime attacks on Chernihiv, Kremenchuk
⚡️Route demining completed in Russian-occupied Oleshky as humanitarian convoy prepares to enter, Ukraine's ombudsman says.
The convoy is expected to arrive at the city's central hospital, where humanitarian assistance will be provided to residents, Lubinets said.
Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for governor in Iowa, just committed to maintaining an executive order that restores voting rights to many Iowans who complete a criminal sentence. His GOP opponent has not responded to various questions on the issue.
Court Tosses Trump’s Clumsy Attempt To Scuttle Musk Memphis Data Center Pollution Lawsuit
Civil rights groups like the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) have...
Civil rights groups like the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) have noted how Elon Musk’s Colossus xAI data centers in Memphis disproportionately pollute the air in minority neighborhoods. A joint lawsuit by SELC, Earthjustice, and the NAACP filed last April argued that Musk and friends didn’t bother to get the…
A group of senators was briefed on what the next phase of the Trump administration’s war on Iran will look like. One of them thinks it’s “insane.” Democratic Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, offered those remarks at a Middle East Institute panel on Wednesday. “I will just…
A little more than three weeks before Election Day, Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor of Texas, sat back in her chair in a small conference room at a community center in the Houston suburb of Cypress. The 52-year-old Democratic state representative had just spoken for 45 minutes and fielded questions…
Kalshi claims prediction markets are free from bias, but a watchdog review of competitive 2026 primaries found:
📉 Odds favored perceived frontrunners by 7+ points.
🗳️ Upsets happened roughly 30% more often than predicted.
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Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. As conservative activists scour voter rolls for noncitizens who are ineligible to vote, one under-the-radar tool has proven popular: lists of people…
Welcome back to CommonWealth Beacon‘s Election 2026 newsletter run. The marquee race on the November ballot looks like a matter of margin more than outcome, barring a shocking upset. Gov. […]
Senator Chris Murphy says he has been briefed on the US's plan to restart the war on Iran, calling it "insane" and saying it would lead to a "devastating escalation". "You've heard a preview that it would be a short-duration plan. I'll just say this: their plan is insane," Murphy said, speaking at an event organised…
Welcome back to CommonWealth Beacon‘s Election 2026 newsletter run. It all comes back to affordability. Gov. Maura Healey, looking likely to skate into her second term come November, has a […]
“The bottom line: there is more than sufficient evidence to launch a criminal investigation,” the Judiciary Democrats wrote in a report.
@justinbaragona.bsky.social looks into the mainstream media blackout over an on-the-record rape allegation against Donald Trump.
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Mersiha Gadzo on Thu, 10/29/2026 - 18:06 Chris Murphy says the plan could target civilian infrastructure and 'lead to devastating escalation' US Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump's supplemental funding request for the defence department, in…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. Less than three weeks before Election Day, the Trump administration filed an election lawsuit against the state of California, claiming the state…
The Trump administration’s bid to force California to toss the ballots of some 20,000 voters it unsubstantially claimed were “likely noncitizens” was struck down on Wednesday.
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The Trump administration’s bid to force California to toss the ballots of some 20,000 voters it unsubstantially claimed were “likely noncitizens” was struck down on Wednesday by a California district court amid long-standing apprehension over federal enforcement impeding elections. “Never before in American history…
So why is the Kremlin so on board with Oleshky? Experts, as well as information from Oleshky itself, suggest Russia's motives go far beyond addressing the humanitarian catastrophe it created itself.
New state regulations could determine who shoulders the costs of grid upgrades, how developers guarantee payments, and what happens when projects fail. A New Jersey Board of Public Utilities stakeholder meeting is set for Nov. 4.
Key developments on Oct. 28: 'Russia's mass murder:' Drone strike on Dnipro station kills 14 amid deadly daytime attacks on Chernihiv, Kremenchuk Ukraine destroys 2 Russian Su-34 bomber jets in Neptune missile strike on airfield, Navy says Route demining completed in Russian-occupied Oleshky as humanitarian convoy
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. This is part two of a three-part series. Here’s the first story. And sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free email newsletter to be the first to know when the next story is published. As a parent leader for more than a decade, Johanna Bjorken has heard plenty of […] The…
The District 8 supervisor candidates share how they will vote on the congressional race, city ballot measures, and the billionaire tax. Meet the District 8 candidates: Who will you vote for?
Since Trump entered national electoral politics in 2015, a core part of his political strategy has been undermining confidence in election results.
When asked if he would respect the upcoming midterm election results regardless of the outcome, Trump responded, “I will, if they’re honest elections.”
If you didn't say yes to Huerta, her protégé recalled, she would come to Sacramento to persuade you Photos: At Balmy Alley vigil, friends of Dolores Huerta remember a tireless organizer
Mayor Lee has raised a whopping $367,000 for her reelection — 16 times more than her nearest opponent. Other city officeholders are similarly advantaged.
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter rejected the Justice Department's demand that California officials segregate ballots from 20,000 voters it describes as "likely noncitizens."
President Trump personally helped failed right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro flee to the United States, according to a new report in The New York Times. Bolsonaro, who would have faced multiple criminal investigations if he stayed in Brazil, landed in Miami Wednesday after losing Brazil’s…
Another sunny weekend is ahead across Vermont just in time for Halloween. Read the story on VTDigger here: November brings an end to foliage season — but it’s not winter yet.
Israeli gunfire wounded two Palestinian children during a raid on the Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied East Jerusalem, Wafa news agency reported. The Palestine Red Crescent Society said its crews treated a 15-year-old boy who was shot in both feet with live ammunition and a 12-year-old child who was hurt by…
Your guide to the Michigan governor’s race: Bios, key stances, disagreements and controversies surrounding the candidates seeking to succeed Gretchen Whitmer.
Zelensky is ready to discuss territorial issues in a face-to-face meeting with Putin, Ukraine’s foreign minister says. Finland’s and Norway’s leaders relayed the message to Putin during a call on Oct. 27.
This is a special edition of Sending Kites: Ahead of the midterm elections, we asked incarcerated readers around the country what they would tell a candidate or elected official if they had five minutes together.
Israel’s racist policing helped produce an Arab surge at the polls; ICE’s marauding will yield a Latino flight from Republicans. The post Instigators of Electoral Backlash: Israel’s Ben-Gvir and Our Own Stephen Miller appeared first on The American Prospect.
Starlink’s Ukraine gambit might have been part of an attempt to force the war-torn country to cough up more cash. Earlier this month, Starlink’s satellite-supplied internet service suddenly dropped its connection over Ukraine as Russia barraged Kyiv with missiles. Starlink founder Elon Musk initially blamed the lapse…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newsletter here. As conservative activists scour voter rolls for noncitizens who are ineligible to vote, one under-the-radar tool has proven popular: lists of people…
Texas hasn’t elected a Democratic governor since 1990. Michael Gonzalez reports on how border voters, from Operation Lone Star to data centers and the cost of rapid growth, could shape the race between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa. 🗳️
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent word to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is ready to discuss territory at an in-person meeting, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha told the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat.
Moscow's consent to a temporary ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky seems like a long-overdue and welcome concession from a country that has repeatedly rejected or violated ceasefire proposals during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. So why is the Kremlin so on board with Oleshky? Experts, as well as information
See who’s running for Montgomery County Board of Education District 5. Read candidate profiles and their responses to The Banner’s 2026 voter guide questionnaire.
Azad Essa on Mon, 10/26/2026 - 08:36 Ahead of local elections, South Africans say there are 'tangible connections' between domestic policy and developments in occupied Palestine A resident approaches a heap of rubbish in front of African National Congress municipal election posters in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, on…
About six in 10 Americans said they have at least “some” confidence that news organizations will report the upcoming midterm election results accurately, according to a new national survey. But only 32% said they had “quite a bit” or “a great deal” of confidence that journalists would do the job. In the survey from…
Liberal commentary frames Israel’s elections as a struggle for its soul, but the opposition offers only better management of the same system. Record Palestinian turnout reflects hope for modest relief, not real change.
See who’s running for Montgomery County Board of Education District 1. Read candidate profiles and their responses to The Banner’s 2026 voter guide questionnaire.
Netanyahu's party and the Israeli opposition are at an electoral stalemate that only an alliance with the Palestinian citizens of Israel can break, but neither camp is willing to extend their democratic ideals to the Arab lists who won 19 seats in the latest election.
Putin warned that war with Europe would leave "no winners at all" if it goes too far. He said Russia is ready for such a conflict but doesn't want one.
Netanyahu's party and the Israeli opposition are at an electoral stalemate that only an alliance with the Palestinian citizens of Israel can break, but neither camp is willing to extend their democratic ideals to the Arab lists who won 19 seats in the latest election.
An Israeli strike killed a Palestinian at Halawa camp, one of northern Gaza’s largest displacement camps, medical staff said, according to Al Jazeera. The network reported escalating attacks on the camp, east of Jabalia, with Israeli forces stationed along the so-called “Yellow Line” firing directly at tents…
At least 69 people persecuted for political reasons have died in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, according to Memorial. The rights group links 29 deaths to illness and lack of medical care, and at least 20 to beatings or torture.
The story behind Vivek Ramaswamy’s vile attack ad just keeps getting worse and worse. Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s long-estranged mother, Donna Arthur, reportedly appeared mentally unwell while filming a campaign video for her daughter’s opponent, sources told Zeteo. Those sources described…
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DOJ has already appealed Judge David Carter’s Wednesday order denying its TRO request. Also: DOJ now says Trump’s golf course closure plan is real and happening.
An Israeli government agency is encouraging doctors in London to emigrate to Israel and the occupied West Bank to compensate for a domestic brain drain amid the ongoing genocide and increased restrictions on the number of Palestinian doctors in its healthcare system. A medical fair, MedEx UK, was hosted in London last…
Donald Trump and Republicans have spent the last two years trying to rig the midterm elections. Now they’re escalating on a wide range of fronts. Here’s what you need to know.
Israel's chief opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot warned on Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was working to delegitimise election results with his allegations of malfeasance by Palestinian-led parties that performed well. "It's already clear that Likud and Netanyahu have embarked on a coordinated,…
At least 69 people subjected to politically motivated persecution by Russian authorities have died in Russia since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to a report published by Memorial’s Political Prisoner Support human rights project to mark the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Political…
A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in occupied Oleshky has held for more than two days. Ukrainian officials hope the agreement could serve as a model for future truces along other stretches of the front.
Election law expert and UCLA Prof. Rick Hasen (Election Law Blog) has a post about this; an excerpt: Today's New… The post The Law and Democrats Alleging Recruiting Second "Dan Sullivan" to Run in Alaska Senate Race appeared first on Reason Magazine.
“When Vivek Ramaswamy hears of an indicted child abuser who fled the state rather than face charges, instead of siding with the victim, he takes the side of the abuser.
Do we want a man with this sort of depraved moral compass to lead our state?”
Russia and Ukraine have halted hostilities around the occupied city of Oleshky since October 27. The Verkhovna Rada’s human rights commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, confirmed on the morning of October 29 that the ceasefire had held for more than two days. Russia’s human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, said…
Hackers have exposed records of more than 40,000 DHS staff, including 10,000 at ICE and HSI and 21,000 at CBP. The ICE List is reviewing every record and publishing every enforcement officer in it.
The prosecutor and Democratic senate nominee in Mississippi is running an unexpectedly close race. He talks with me about criminal justice reform, corruption, and beating the odds.
Fatima Rajina on Wed, 10/28/2026 - 12:09 By framing discussion of Palestine in the language of safeguarding and Prevent, the government signals that this topic carries a risk that others do not Student protesters from the Glasgow University Justice for Palestine Society demonstrate on 7 October 2026, Glasgow, Scotland…
Marshall is embracing the support of anti-abortion activists in his closing reelection pitch to voters — including the leader of an organization that has promoted violence against abortion providers and conservative pastors who have compared abortion to human sacrifice.
There are about 108 Airbnbs in the ward, a higher concentration than citywide rentals. Resident feedback could prompt policy to limit new Airbnbs in the area.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he hoped the election of a new Israeli government would allow for the resumption of peace talks. "For many years now, we have been extending a hand to the Israeli side in order to achieve peace with them, so that Israel and Palestine may live in security, stability and peace,"…
Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 10/29/2026 - 14:15 Meanwhile, Trump wants a unity government in Israel, hundreds of Israeli artists call for a government that includes Palestinians, and Herzog is likely to task Eisenkot with forming a coalition Palestinian candidate Ahmad Tibi of the Joint List party with his family votes…
Kansas’ embattled Republican Sen. Roger Marshall is embracing the support of anti-abortion activists in his closing reelection pitch to voters — including the leader of an organization that has promoted violence against abortion providers and conservative pastors who have compared abortion to human sacrifice. Marshall…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here. The election is underway for Wisconsin’s first open gubernatorial race in over 15 years, as voters decide between two candidates who offer strikingly…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has claimed Israel’s election was “stolen” by Palestinian citizens after their record turnout and electoral gains. In a statement on Thursday, Likud warned of an attempted “Islamisation of Israel” following a Shin Bet investigation into alleged foreign interference in…
Brownsville-raised Gina Hinojosa is gaining ground on Greg Abbott by tapping into voter concerns over the economy, Operation Lone Star, data centers and the costs of rapid growth in South Texas.
Anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric has reached the point where accusing Democratic candidates of being transgender is not only commonplace, but encouraged by the president of the United States — including into the eleventh hour of the midterms. President Donald Trump has taken to calling Annie Andrews, the Democratic Senate nominee…
Tehran has received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance but it has not responded to it yet, Iran's semi-official Tansim news agency said on Thursday, after the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that Vance sent a letter to Iranian Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei in a bid to revive peace negotiations. Tehran…
Karen Wickersham writes, "Now is the moment for Montana to select a leader who embodies true statesmanship, who promotes unity, is honest, remains calm under pressure, and will truly represent the voices of all Montanans." Continue reading…
Pioneering labor organizer and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers and spent over seven decades fighting for workers' rights and social justice, has died at age 96. The post Dolores Huerta, 96, Who Fought for Farmworkers and Civil Rights Across America, Dies appeared first on The…
Raul Lara finished serving his probation, but when he tried to register to vote in Iowa, he repeatedly hit obstacles, including a state database that incorrectly listed him as still serving his sentence.
By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle October 28, 2026 Two-dozen federal Department of Justice monitors will observe Election Day voting — and conduct voluntary exit interviews — in two Indiana counties from outside the polling locations, election officials said Wednesday. Up to 12 are expected to come to…
On Sunday, the largest and most sustained student movement in Europe reached its culmination. After two years of protesting and organizing, this fall Serbia’s students mounted an electoral challenge to former President Aleksandar Vučić, who was this time running to become prime minister. His plans were foiled, as the…
A federal judge tore into the Trump administration for attempting to impede California’s elections, accusing the executive branch of operating more like a monarchy than a component of American democracy. U.S. District Judge David Carter slammed the president and his subordinates Wednesday evening for filing a…
Parties at the polls. Voter empowerment hubs. Early voting Halloween block parties. The past few weeks have been jam-packed with efforts to mobilize Black voters, getting them to the polls in the hopes that they can overcome attempts to erode their voting power. Already, these efforts seem to be paying off. Voter…
MEE staff on Thu, 10/29/2026 - 13:05 Netanyahu's party accuses Qatar of funding high turnout by Palestinian voters with Israeli citizenship Benjamin Netanyahu in occupied East Jerusalem on 5 July (AFP/Ilia Yefimovich) Off Qatar has rejected claims by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party that it has…
⚡️Ukraine strikes Russian ‘drone port’ in Bryansk Oblast, damaging storage facilities, military says.
The overnight attack targeted the
Russian drone base near Navlya in
Bryansk Oblast, around 70 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 10/29/2026 - 11:45 The deadlock has weighed on the stock exchange's main indices, following optimistic expectations ahead of the vote Israeli election campaign displays depicting Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, and Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu party, by a highway in…
A fascinating chart from Yedioth Aharanot newspaper show the voting breakdown in the Israeli election of the Jewish electorate. … The post Israeli Jews Vote by Economic Status, Even Though Elections Turn on Other Issues appeared first on Reason Magazine.
The Israeli political system presently revolves around three blocs jockeying for position after the election failed to provide a decisive outcome. Based on the latest figures – which are likely to change as absentee ballots and army votes are counted – the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, currently leads a…
Immigrant legal aid groups are challenging a Trump administration policy that conceals the locations of thousands of ICE detainees, arguing it prevents lawyers from representing their clients. The post Immigrant legal aid groups sue Trump administration over ICE policy concealing detainee locations appeared first on…
La figura emblemática del movimiento obrero, Dolores Huerta, influyó en generaciones de californianos que se inspiraron en su defensa de los derechos civiles, los trabajadores agrícolas y los inmigrantes.
State of the Union: Oil prices dipped amid reports of diplomatic outreach to Iran. The post Iran War Day 244: Vance Proposes Peace Talks in Letter to Hardliner appeared first on The American Conservative.
Texas hasn’t sent a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1988, yet with Election Day closing in, the state is looking at the closest thing to a toss-up race in a generation. Some Republicans are wringing their hands as the early votes roll in, with a surge of likely Democratic voters outpacing likely Republicans,…
An Israeli drone has struck the al-Saftawi area of Gaza City, Al Jazeera reports citing medical sources. The sources say the attack resulted in a number of casualties, but are yet to confirm numbers, according to the report.
About a dozen candidates for the city’s first fully elected school board would consider closing or merging schools as enrollment declines. Most oppose any closures.
Immigrant rights and labor icon Dolores Huerta died Wednesday at the age of 96. Huerta co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962 and then the United Farm Workers of America, working with Cesar Chavez. From 1965 to 1970, the union organized the historic Delano grape strike, which ended in major gains for…
Arab Parties Could Determine Next Israeli Prime Minister as Election Produces No Clear Winner, Israel Bombs Gaza Ministry as Settlers Attack Palestinians and Activists in West Bank, City of Cambridge, MA, Votes to Divest from Businesses Tied to Israel’s Military, Three More Oil Tankers Erupt in Flames Near Strait of…
The New York Times published a bombshell report on Wednesday that could affect a key Senate race in Alaska and has President Donald Trump demanding the Democratic candidate there “suffer […] The post There are two Dan Sullivans running for Senate in Alaska. The New York Times found out why appeared first on Poynter.
⚡️️ Russia's fuel shortages ease as Ukraine faces Trump pressure to halt refinery strikes.
Free fuel sales resumed in 15 Russian regions in October, Russian state-aligned newspaper Izvestia reported on Oct. 29.
Six Palestinians have been killed and 38 others wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the last 24 hours, the enclave's health ministry reports. This brings the overall toll of Palestinians killed in Gaza by Israel since the so-called ceasefire was imposed in October last year to 1,574, wth 5,867 wounded.
Israeli troops have detained 14 Palestinians across Nablus, Jenin and Bethlehem as military raids and settler attacks continue across the occupied West Bank. According to Wafa news agency, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians attempting to gather olives in Kafr Malik, northeast of Ramallah, while two Palestinians…
Two Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strike in central Gaza, Al Jazeera reports citing medical sources. Ambulance and emergency services reported that a drone strike hit a vehicle in the Maghazi camp. Wafa reports that several Palestinians were wounded in the atack.
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called on Shin Bet to question Arab party leaders over claims of foreign influence in the election, Israeli news site Haaretz reports. According to the report, Smotrich said, "Suspicions of election manipulation using foreign Islamist money are a test for the…
A Russian drone struck a train station in Ukraine’s Dnipro, killing at least 13 people and injuring five others, according to local officials. The drone hit a platform where a passenger train had stopped.
⚡️ Breaking: Russia strikes train at Dnipro station with jet-powered drone, at least 13 dead.
Despite the air raid alert and announcements of a heightened threat, people remained on the platform, Ukrainian railways added.
Since President Trump entered national electoral politics in 2015, a core part of his political strategy has been undermining confidence in election results.
“It is beyond grotesque that a group of men who could fit in a golf buggy own more than the poorest half of humanity” The Billionaire Problem Has Only One Solution: A Wealth Tax first appeared on The Walrus.
A Russian drone struck a railway station in Dnipro, Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the regional military administration, said. Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov confirmed the information.
Norway’s prime minister has denied a Financial Times report that Putin lectured him and Finland’s president on medieval Slavic history during a phone call.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The vast majority of publicly reported contributions in the crowded Detroit school board race were raised by one…
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Some candidates in the Detroit school board race reported spending campaign contributions on out-of-state travel,…
In early January, Jeff Mangan, the founder of a small nonprofit called the Transparent Election Initiative, was preparing to launch a ballot initiative to reduce the flow of money into Montana politics when his email inbox pinged with a message from the director of a canvassing firm. TEI’s measure, dubbed the Montana…
Yes. Tiffany said his position since announcing for governor has been to support the state's current 20-week abortion ban. Did Wisconsin governor candidate Tom Tiffany support a six-week abortion bill? is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider…
Based on a new law, two men are seeking $2.4 million for their combined 38 years in prison. But Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is fighting efforts to pay them for their lost time.
If you’ve seen the news in the past week or so, you’d be forgiven for believing that antisemitism is the single most pressing issue facing British education today. All schools in England have been told they must consider antisemitism a distinct form of harm after recommendations from a review by former Ofsted chief…
The Michigan Senate candidate is enduring Islamophobic attacks by refusing to accept the conservative narrative and pointing out their distract-and-divide strategy. The post Abdul El-Sayed Is Running Through, Not Around, the Right’s Racism appeared first on The American Prospect.
⚡️️ Russia says 'battlefield situation' will determine when Ukraine peace talks begin.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov also ruled out European participation in the upcoming Abu Dhabi meeting.
She got corporations to meet with members of Congress, and cabinet members—for a $100,000 initiation fee. If her husband reaches the Senate, ethics questions could grow. The post Mike Rogers’s Wife Runs a Consultancy That Sells Government Access appeared first on The American Prospect.
Sorry to disappoint the conspiracy theorists: The holes punched in California’s ballot return envelopes are there so that blind and low-vision people know where to sign their envelopes—not to rig the election.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre denied a Financial Times report that said Vladimir Putin recounted the history of the Slavs during a call with him and Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. When Dolly Parton’s sister, Stella, reported last week that a voting machine in Nashville had incorrectly recorded her vote selection three times,…
Some political polls have garnered conflicting results. The latest findings of the South Dakota Poll, sponsored by News Watch and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at USD, are out. All the details will be published Friday.
After Vivek Ramaswamy ran that vile ad attacking Amy Acton in the Ohio gubernatorial race, Donald Trump aggressively defended it. That sent out a command to MAGA to get behind the ad. But now Republicans just leaked an internal poll to Axios showing that the ad is backfiring in humiliating fashion. According to the…
Mobashra Tazamal on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 04:49 With little to offer on living costs, Trump and his allies are turning anti-Muslim hatred into policy and punishing a community gaining political ground US President Donald Trump listens to Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate for the US Senate in Michigan at a campaign…
Bolsonaro appears to have been welcomed to the US with open arms. Meanwhile, the administration continues to implement widespread restrictions on new visas while it suspends and revokes existing ones.
HARRISBURG — Four Pennsylvania races will help determine which party controls the U.S. House and sets the political agenda for the next two years. Spotlight PA spoke to voters in three of those critical congressional districts: the 1st, 7th, and 10th. They’re weighing their options against the issues that matter to…
UN human rights chief Volker Turk told reporters in New York on Wednesday that he hopes the new Israeli government will "change course massively" and respect international law. "The message is: Don’t continue the current course of warfare where you think you are above international law, because I think that’s what we…
Despite failing to decisively unseat Netanyahu, the campaign offered a glimpse of the ingenuity, desperation and sheer energy invested by many parties to change Israel’s direction.
The Potter County Republican Party lawsuit argues, without providing proof, that voting machines could be vulnerable. Texas law already requires a portion of paper ballots to be hand counted.
The New York Times downplayed the criminal case and free-speech scandal. The post Finally, FBI Agents Face Justice Over Hunter Biden’s Laptop appeared first on The American Conservative.
Despite her prominence as a feminist activist, Huerta, like many women, struggled with machismo internal to the UFW. Men in power are men in power, regardless of the ideals they stand for; labor leaders, sadly, are no exception.
The results of Israel’s election tell us that Benjamin Netanyahu lost but was not defeated. He will feel that what he proposed to the Jewish voters - to continue the wars, to maintain the state of emergency - has been accepted. Netanyahu told voters that the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel was not his fault,…
US president Donald Trump has claimed that the "didn’t start this war" on Iran, adding that the conflict "should have been taken care of long before I came here". In late February, Israel and the US launched their war on Iran, despite the Oman-brokered talks at the time centered around Tehran’s nuclear programme.…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Wednesday that political leaders should work to avoid another election after a deadlock. With 85 percent of the votes counted on Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies secured 53 seats, while former army chief Gadi Eisenkot’s coalition obtained 48…
Gadi Eisenkot or Benjamin Netanyahu – under whose direction will Israel head? Erik Marmor/picture alliance via Getty Images The Israeli election of Oct. 27, 2026, was among the most highly anticipated votes in the country’s history. It was consequential, if not yet conclusive. With nearly all the votes counted, it is…
A federal judge refused to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots, citing a 'pattern of attempted election interference' by the Trump administration
The Saudi-Led coalition said it destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis towards Saudi Arabia's eastern region early on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Saudi civil defence issued two alerts warning of potential danger in Najran and in the Eastern Province, before saying minutes later that the danger had passed in…
Legacy news outlets look the other way as Trump is hit with new Epstein-related accusations. Plus, Bari Weiss’s CBS News steps in it again, and Scott Jennings may have to pony up to Hasan Piker.
The outcome will have implications for US-Israeli relations, which have been dominated by the joint fight against Iran, stalled Gaza peace efforts and signs of eroding US public support for Israel
Despite a truce in place, Israel is still committing war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank, independent experts commissioned by the UN have found. Nothing will come of it, writes Michael Bradley.
Good evening Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party said on Wednesday the election was "stolen" by Arab parties, after his party fell short of a majority to form the next government. The co-leader of the Arab Joint List party Hadash-Ta’al,…
For Israelis wishing for a change of direction in the country’s rightward shift and endless wars, this result is dejecting, writes Nomi Kaltmann.
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Russia says U.S.-Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi will take place after Nov. 4, but the date will depend in part on conditions on the battlefield. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said Moscow has yet to finalize its delegation.
It appears neither Netanyahu’s hard-line bloc nor the opposition coalition will win the seats needed to secure a straightforward majority in the Knesset. It's a frustrating result for Israelis hoping for a new direction. The post Netanyahu dashes hopes of the Israelis desperate for change appeared first on Crikey.
Dolores Huerta’s legacy, a young election expert’s predictions, free speech and reproductive rights on the ballot, Just Pretend, polling breakdown on Coffee, the Jolt!, the Pod, and the Movement
JACKSON, Wyo. — It’s time to fall back. Daylight saving time will come to an end this Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. Clocks will need to be set back one hour, and most smart devices should update on their own. The return to standard time means, according to our clocks, the sun will rise […] The post Daylight saving ends…
Russia says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend a G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta this week, despite U.S. sanctions. Moscow plans to use the visit to promote proposals to strengthen a “multipolar world,” spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
⚡️️️️️️️Moscow comes under drone fire overnight, grounding flights at major airports.
According to the mayor, nearly 60 drones were shot down over Moscow Oblast over a 90-minute period. Flights were restricted at three of the region's four main airports.
This is part two of a three-part series. Here’s the first story. And sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free email newsletter to be the first to know when the next story is published. As a parent leader for more than a decade, Johanna Bjorken has heard plenty of stories about New York City schools struggling with low…
According to the mayor, nearly 60 drones were shot down over Moscow Oblast over a 90-minute period. Flights were restricted at three of the region's four main airports.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend a meeting of G20 foreign ministers in the United States, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine on ending the war in Ukraine will take place in Abu Dhabi after November 4, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said.
As voters headed to the polls on the first day of early voting, several took to social media to voice their surprise at an unusual sight: Lines of voters spotted in multiple locations. Shelby County historically has poor voter turnout. It’s 56th in Tennessee, which ranks 47th in the nation for voter turnout. But on…
Israel held Scottish politicians Lara Bird and Kate Nevens for eight hours at the Jordan crossing, then turned their delegation back from the occupied West Bank without giving any reason.
The State Department plans to give Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate, and his family US visas to enter the country.
At the same time, Trump’s government continues to implement widespread restrictions on new visas while it suspends and revokes existing ones.
US President Donald Trump has rejected reports that he directed Vice President JD Vance to speak to Iran in an effort to restart peace talks, saying that the communication was about medical supplies. Responding to a question from reporters at Joint Base Andrews regarding whether he had instructed Vance to initiate…
Despite a truce in place, Israel is still committing war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank, independent experts commissioned by the UN have found. Nothing will come of it. The post UN report on Israel’s continued genocide in Gaza and extermination in the West Bank will go largely ignored appeared first on Crikey.
Four rural-based universities that offer associate degrees are lobbying for expansion of the Community College Guarantee, the state’s free tuition program. Some say it would be costly. Proponents say it would serve all students, especially those in community college “deserts.”
More than 40,000 DHS staff, including 10,000 at ICE and HSI and 21,000 at CBP, with job titles that say undercover, surveillance and forensics. The ICE List is reviewing every record, and every enforcement officer in it goes on the public record.
We’re just wondering if would-be Brazilian strongman Flávio Bolsonaro (son of imprisoned former Brazilian strongman Jair Bolsonaro), who fled a corruption investigation after losing Sunday’s election and landed in Florida, wanted to be sedated.
State of the Union: The failed Brazilian presidential candidate arrived in Florida Wednesday by way of Argentina. The post Flavio Bolsonaro Flees to Miami appeared first on The American Conservative.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with US President Donald Trump in which he said that Turkey is engaging in diplomatic efforts to resolve the issues in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen, according to a statement from Erdogan's office on Wednesday. Erdogan also told Trump that Turkey was prepared to…
Ukraine war latest: Oleshky ceasefire holds as Zelensky secures new aid pledges
• Putin 'wanted very much' for Melania Trump to broker Oleshky ceasefire, first lady adviser says
• Ukraine reportedly strikes chemical, metallurgical plants in Russia
US Vice President JD Vance has sent a letter to Iranian Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei in an effort to restart peace talks, US officials and people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Wednesday. This comes after earlier reports from the WSJ that the US warned several Gulf Arab…
It was nearly impossible for Michigan clerks to process absentee ballots or register new voters during a brief period on primary Election Day. The state says it has fixed issues for Nov. 3.
Key developments on Oct. 28: Putin 'wanted very much' for Melania Trump to broker Oleshky ceasefire, first lady adviser says Ukraine reportedly strikes chemical, metallurgical plants in Russia Russia building new drone launch site near Millerovo airfield in Rostov Oblast, HUR says Netherlands announces 500 million…
Trump told a crowd of his supporters on Tuesday that his illegal war of choice in Iran will end “whenever I want it to” as the conflict’s official price tag reportedly jumped to $47 billion — a figure that independent analysts believe to be a dramatic underestimate.
Data analysis by Thomas Wilburn Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Pastor Michael Neal was leading a church service at Price Elementary in Chicago’s…
Flipping 14 seats would give Democrats control of the lower chamber, but even putting a major dent in the GOP's margin could complicate Burrows’ ability to govern, or even remain speaker.
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. Around 5 p.m. on the day of the August primary, right as a huge number of voters got off work and headed to the polls, Michigan’s voter database slowed…
Before New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was fixing potholes and cleaning up parks, director Julia Bacha shot nearly 200 hours of footage tracking his campaign.
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Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Voters will elect members of the new Indianapolis Public Schools board on Nov. 3. But this isn’t the kind of school…
Long-lost family members are emerging out of the woodwork to defend Dr. Amy Acton from Vivek Ramaswamy’s revolting attacks. As the days ticked down to the midterm election, Ramaswamy hatched a crackpot plan to damage Acton’s credibility by weaponizing the sexual assault she suffered during her childhood against her.…
In Michigan's US Senate race, Mike Rogers uses a 2018 proposal and the Green New Deal to argue Abdul El-Sayed wants a $2,000 'energy tax.' We checked the facts.
Southern Command killed five people on a boat in the eastern Pacific on Tuesday and released a clip and three phrases. At least 240 people are dead in more than 70 strikes, and not one has been named.
The former Democratic president's trip to Mississippi will be the latest in a string of appearances by national figures hoping to turn out voters in the state's heated Senate race between Colom and incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Communities across the country are grieving the death of Dolores Huerta, the renowned labor and feminist activist who empowered California’s immigrant workers.
Huerta died Wednesday at the age of 96.
As right-wing Trump allies fearmongered about Somali American vote fraud, Maine trained local law enforcement officers on keeping armed federal agents out.
Communities across the country are grieving the death of Dolores Huerta, the renowned labor and feminist activist who empowered California’s immigrant workers. Huerta died Wednesday at the age of 96. Best known for her work advocating for farmworker rights, Huerta co-founded with Cesar Chávez in 1962 the organization…
As right-wing Trump allies fearmongered about Somali American voter fraud, Maine trained local law enforcement officers on keeping armed federal agents out. The post Trump Vows to Send Election “Monitors” to Maine After Far-Right Conspiracies Spread appeared first on The Intercept.
As Americans prepare to vote — and President Trump casts doubt on the process — we revisit some of the best films about elections. The post Casting Ballots: 10 Films for This Midterm Election appeared first on .
As far-right politicians cling to power, settler violence escalates in the West Bank and genocide continues in Gaza, Canada remains disconnected from the brutal realities on the ground that make democracy impossible The post Israel’s election won’t change the daily violence for Palestinians appeared first on Ricochet.
As I sit here and write this, I ask myself a question... "Where is the country I used to know?" Seriously. Where did it go? Where is the country that taught us to stand up for our neighbors? Where is the country that told us freedom was something
Israeli forces have forced 407 Palestinian families, nearly 2,650 people, from their homes in Hebron, sealing the city’s entrances and closing the Ibrahimi Mosque to Muslim worshipers. Displaced residents describe being given one hour and one bag.
Russian President Vladimir Putin "wanted very much" for U.S. First Lady Melania Trump to mediate the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Kherson Oblast, Marc Beckman, her exclusive senior adviser, told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 28.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Wednesday as a “real genius.” Putin was listening to a presentation from his digital development minister, Maksut Shadayev, who said that Russia was working on its own satellite system like Starlink and had already launched 30 satellites of his own, Reuters…
Bolsonaro and his family left Brazil following his defeat and amid an investigation into his involvement in a money-laundering scheme, in which police had asked him to surrender his passports to prevent him from leaving the country.
Three Palestinians were killed and 10 others injured on Wednesday when Israeli warplanes struck a government facility in al-Mawasi in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. Local sources told Wafa news that the strike on the Ministry of Economy facility occurred while ministry employees and representatives of traders were…
Funcionarios locales destacaron las contribuciones de Huerta, quien cofundó el sindicato Trabajadores Agrícolas Unidos para mejorar las condiciones laborales en los campos agrícolas del país y acuñó la frase "¡Sí, se puede!".
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the Federal Police to investigate whether there is “concrete evidence linking the discussions over political financing to the reported economic interests in Brazilian critical minerals,” specifically regarding an organization involving JD Vance.
Peltola campaign was behind the effort to find & recruit a candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against incumbent GOP Senator Dan S. Sullivan, NYT reports:
Three short weeks after he appeared to be on the cusp of assuming the presidency of Brazil and turbocharging the fascist revival movement started by his cadaverous father Jair, Flavio Bolsonaro is now a fugitive from the Brazilian justice system. Having been humiliated by an octogenarian in Brazil's presidential…
The Texas Senate race is on a razor’s edge: James Talarico has a very slim lead over Ken Paxton in the polls, yet the race is effectively a toss-up. But whoever is to win, here’s something we can say right now: Donald Trump and his team no longer seem to think he is even capable of winning back independents and…
More Israelis voted in Tuesday’s election than in any poll since 2001, yet neither Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his challengers have a straightforward path to power. Complicating matters are the stunning gains made by the Joint List and Ra’am, two slates representing Palestinian citizens of Israel…
A minority in their homeland, Palestinian citizens of Israel have faced decades of discrimination, marginalisation and violence. They are descendants of Palestinians who survived the Nakba and remained within the de facto borders of Israel after its establishment in 1948. Today, they number around two million, making…
The co-leader of the Joint List party Hadash-Ta’al said on Wednesday that the Netanyahu-led bloc would have secured an outright majority in the election if it were not for Israel’s Palestinian citizens. “Without the Arab citizens, Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, and Smotrich would already be celebrating today,” Ayman Odeh said…
Israel's far right brought national politics into every Arab home. On election day, Palestinian citizens proved that fear and despair need not mean silence. The post How Ben Gvir and Smotrich helped drive historic Arab voter turnout appeared first on +972 Magazine.
Lubna Masarwa on Wed, 10/28/2026 - 16:51 There are three options facing Israel: more Netanyahu, an Eisenkot minority government, or another round of elections. Here's how they could play out Gadi Eisenkot waves an Israeli flag following the exit polls at his party headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, on 28 October 2026…
MEE staff on Wed, 10/28/2026 - 15:57 A minority in their homeland, Palestinians in Israel have long faced discrimination and state violence. Now, they could play a pivotal role in shaping Israel’s future A demonstrator holds Arabic and Hebrew signs saying 'Palestine Flag' and 'Returning' during a Nakba Remembrance Day…
⚡️Putin calls Musk 'genius' as Ukraine recovers from Starshield throttling.
"I want to point out that Elon Musk is a genius, a real genius," Putin said, praising the billionaire's vast satellite network as Russia scrambles to develop its own answer to Starlink.
At least three documents within the Epstein files show that Attorney General Todd Blanche received classified material in the tranche and did not release it—even as Blanche continuously insisted that the Justice Department wasn’t withholding any documents for any reason. Under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the…
JACKSON, Wyo. — Halloween is coming to town! The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to celebrate spooky season on Town Square from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday. The annual tradition brings together local families, businesses and organizations for an afternoon of Halloween fun and festivities. The…
State of the Union: An Iranian official characterized the package as “unacceptable ideas and not an offer.” The post Iran War Day 243: Iran Reportedly Rejects Qatari Proposal for Ending the War appeared first on The American Conservative.
David Hearst on Wed, 10/28/2026 - 15:59 All of Israel's liberal camouflage has been torn away in the state's vicious expansionism and collective desire for vengeance against Palestinians An advertisement featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, is pictured in Ramat Gan, on…
The US has warned several Gulf Arab countries to be prepared for a short, intense military offensive against Iran after the US midterm elections on 3 November, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Wednesday. The warning sent by diplomatic and military channels is the latest indication that the US and Israel are…
"I want to point out that Elon Musk is a genius, a real genius," Putin said, praising the billionaire's vast satellite network as Russia scrambles to develop its own answer to Starlink.
MEE staff on Wed, 10/28/2026 - 15:19 American, Israeli armies are preparing for renewed attacks to push Tehran towards negotiations, The Wall Street Journal reports US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a roundtable discussion with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, on 21 October…
The Russian delegation will use the two-day meeting, held from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, to "promote Russian ideas, aimed at strengthening the foundations of a multipolar world," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Trump DOJ Says It Won’t Investigate Trump DOJ’s Reflecting Pool Vandalism Arrests
Who wouldn’t love the chance to clear themselves of misconduct? I guess not the Trump DOJ,...
Who wouldn’t love the chance to clear themselves of misconduct? I guess not the Trump DOJ, which decidedly won’t be investigating itself, even though it could cook the books to an acceptable temperature (155-170 internally) to let itself off the hook in the Reflecting Pool prosecution debacle. It’s too many metaphors…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party said on Wednesday the election was "stolen" by Arab parties that "support terrorism and the destruction of the Jewish state, through serious criminal offences". In a statement carried by Israeli media, the party accused the Arab-led parties of using a…
Israeli forces have forced 407 Palestinian families, nearly 2,650 people, from their homes in Hebron, sealing the city’s entrances and closing the Ibrahimi Mosque to Muslim worshipers. Displaced residents describe being given one hour and one bag.
Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation’s fruit and vegetable fields and coined the phrase “Sí, se puede!” that became a widespread rallying cry, has died. She was 96. Huerta’s family said in a statement through her foundation that she died Wednesday at…
Dolores Huerta, quien cofundó el sindicato United Farm Workers para mejorar las condiciones laborales en los campos agrícolas del país y acuñó la frase “¡Sí, se puede!”, falleció. Tenía 96 años. La familia de Huerta informó en un comunicado, a través de su fundación, que murió el miércoles en su casa. Huerta mantuvo…
NEW: Trump’s visa crackdown has an exception: His friends.
The State Department plans to give Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate and Trump ally, and his family US visas to enter the country.
“Palestinians are either bombed in Gaza, robbed and murdered in the West Bank, or subject to violent discrimination and inequity in Israel.”
@premthakker.bsky.social unpacks Netanyahu’s blatant racism against Palestinian citizens of Israel in today’s ‘First Draft.’
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Renowned labor activist and United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta has died at 96. Her decades of union organizing changed the lives of thousands of primarily Latino farm workers. “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, Dolores Huerta, has passed away today at the age of 96,” her family…
Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields and coined the phrase "Sí, se puede!" that became a widespread rallying cry.
Under a Melania Trump-mediated ceasefire, civilians choosing to leave Russian-occupied Oleshky for Ukraine would fly to Belarus via Anapa, Russia, aboard a Russian military plane, according to documents published by Fox News.
Katherine Hearst on Wed, 10/28/2026 - 12:55 Leaflets listing medical centres in illegal settlements were circulated at the 'MedEx' job fair in London which is aimed at encouraging UK doctors to emigrate to Israel Medical and army personnel monitor patients at an underground ward at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa,…
The State Department plans to give Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate and Donald Trump ally, and his family US visas to enter the country. At the same time, Trump’s government continues to implement widespread restrictions on new visas while it suspends and revokes existing…
⚡️Zelensky expects trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi by Nov. 10, but no firm date set.
"We need to have this meeting till the end of (next) month, I hope... between Nov. 6 and 10," Zelensky said at a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
The White House should be on guard against an intensified Israeli push for war. The post Netanyahu Is Down but Not Out. That’s Dangerous appeared first on The American Conservative.
You’re reading The TNR Blue Book. Get daily scoops, strategy, and developments inside the liberal ideas factory delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for free. Inside Washington Here are the gerrymandered districts to watch on election night When Republicans set out to redistrict in the middle of the decade, they…
Residents of Oleshky in Ukraine’s Kherson region who want to evacuate to Ukraine will be flown to Belarus aboard a Russian Defense Ministry aircraft, according to documents shown in photographs published by Fox News.
"We need to have this meeting till the end of (next) month, I hope... between Nov. 6 and 10," Zelensky said at a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
In Maine’s Senate race, energy affordability has become a central issue. Republican Sen. Susan Collins is calling for more fossil fuel production, while Democrat Troy Jackson is proposing clean energy as a way to lower costs.
Netanyahu's bloc finished ahead and seven short. The only majority in the Knesset is Eisenkot's bloc plus the 17 Arab seats, which every leader on that side swore not to use, and the caretaker who called those voters thieves keeps the army while they argue.
Dolores Huerta, who rose to national prominence as the co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, and was known for her advocacy for women farmworkers, died on Wednesday. She was 96. Huerta was born in New Mexico but spent most of her life in California’s Central Valley, an agricultural hub where a quarter…
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In 1984, while the global struggle against apartheid burned hot, union dockworkers in San Francisco refused to unload South African cargo to demonstrate their hostility to a white supremacist, fascist regime. In so doing they reaffirmed what Harry Bridges, the first president of the International Longshore and…
Meron Rapoport on Wed, 10/28/2026 - 14:28 This election is a wake-up call to Israel's secular centrists opposition and anyone who thinks Palestinian citizens of Israel will abandon their brethren under occupation Benjamin Netanyahu at his party headquarters during Israel's national election, in Jerusalem, 28 October…
Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy was warned against producing a distasteful ad against his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton. He charged forward anyway. Republicans on and off Ramaswamy’s team argued that the message, which featured Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur, would likely backfire by…
A Brazilian judge has ordered an investigation into a donor network co-founded by Vice President JD Vance, saying it may have aided right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s presidential election. The Washington Post reports that Brazil Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino has ordered Brazilian federal police to…
That number is tracking well ahead of the 2022 midterm election, when the state reported 284,000 absentee ballots were received by the day before Election Day. Continue reading…
After lying to the press that he wasn’t a flight risk, Bolsonaro snuck out of the country in the dead of night, with alleged support from the Trump Administration and is now in the US: from @
Just hours after the Supreme Court voided his passport, the defeated presidential candidate fled across the Argentine border to evade mounting fraud and money laundering probes. He landed in the United States.
This week, a would-be far-right presidential dynasty in South America’s largest country died before our very eyes. On Monday, the day after losing Brazil’s presidential election to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro went to visit his father. Former President Jair Bolsonaro is under house…
After lying to the press that he wasn’t a flight risk, Bolsonaro snuck out of the country in the dead of night, with alleged support from the Trump Administration and is now in the US
The Kyiv Independent’s Tim Zadorozhnyy speaks with Tsikhanouskaya about Lukashenko’s support for Russia’s war, the risks of U.S. engagement with his regime, and how political prisoners have become bargaining chips in negotiations over sanctions.
Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last time people have to change their clocks. Continue reading…
Jewish and Arab voters with Israeli citizenship massively flocked to voting stations on Tuesday, October 27, for the elections to the Israeli parliament, the Knesset. These were the first elections since the formation, in 2022, of the most reactionary government in the Zionist state’s history. For the last four years,…
Monica Tranel writes, "If you’ve had enough of money in politics, vote yes for The Montana Plan (I-194). It changes the powers Montana grants corporations so they no longer include spending in elections." Continue reading…
Trump hopes a trilateral meeting with Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky will happen soon. The U.S. president told reporters such a meeting could take place “very soon” and said he expects the summit to achieve “a lot of progress.” He did not say where or when the talks might occur.
NEW in Bolts: An executive order restored voting rights to Iowans with past convictions. It was followed by little-to-no public education by state officials and widespread confusion by would-be voters.
Zelensky reveals what to expect as Ukraine, Russia head back to peace talks
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Although Ukrainian officials do not expect the first round to produce a major breakthrough, Kyiv hopes the meeting will restart regular negotiations and deliver limited results.
The social unrest currently gripping France is in many ways a national phenomenon. Frustration with a stretched education system boiled over in the form of campus blockages and marches beginning late last month. By mid-October, students were joined by broader swaths of the population fed up with high gasoline prices,…
NEWS: Brazil isn't messing around. It has launched a criminal investigation into JD Vance's network. It comes as Bolsonaro lands in Miami under Trump's protection.
Trump faces horrific new rape allegation. Calls for special counsel grow.
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A planned meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. in Abu Dhabi will focus on de-escalating Russia's war, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on Oct. 27, as Moscow seemingly agreed to resume talks with Kyiv after a pause of more than eight months. Although Ukrainian officials do
Flávio Bolsonaro landed in the U.S. Wednesday after the State Department granted the far-right Brazilian senator and his family visas. Bolsonaro and his family arrived in Miami, the Associated Press reported. After losing Brazil’s presidential election to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil on Sunday,…
Raul Lara, a construction worker from the small town of Stanwood, is eager to weigh in as Iowa elects its new governor next week. “I just want somebody to run... Read More The post Many Iowans Must Navigate a Maze to Vote appeared first on Bolts.
Netanyahu Collapsed – But Zionists Claim Record Arab Turnout Somehow Absolves Israel
After a dramatic election, could Arab-led parties influence the Israeli balance of power? Plus, Flávio Bolsonaro flees to the U.S.
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The Trump administration’s attempt to prosecute former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson over her testimony to the House January 6 committee has hit a snag. A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., declined to indict Hutchinson, The Washington Post reported Tuesday evening, citing two anonymous sources. Neville S.…
Parties seeking to remove Benjamin Netanyahu hold a combined 67 seats in the latest projections, leaving the prime minister’s bloc eight seats short of a parliamentary majority. With officials having counted 85.6 percent of ballots, Netanyahu's Likud party leads with 26 seats, followed by Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar on 21.…
Israel’s election results are clear: The only way the opposition bloc headed by Gadi Eisenkot can form a governing coalition is by aligning with the Palestinian parties. But why did Israel see historic Palestinian voter turnout? The post Fear and Unity Fueled a Historic Turnout Among Israel’s Palestinian Voters…
Californians’ appetite for a first-in-the-nation wealth tax appears to be waning. With less than a week before Election Day, support for Proposition 40, a proposed billionaire tax, is now under water, according to the latest poll by Public Policy Institute of California. Published Tuesday, the survey found that 46% of…
Far-right presidential election loser Flávio Bolsonaro has fled Brazil and is on his way to Florida, allegedly to claim political asylum. The defeated senator, who lost to leftwing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a stunning defeat on Sunday, disappeared for 24 hours before Argentinian migration authorities…
‘Without the Arabs!’: Israeli politicians urges government excluding Palestinians Israel First leader Sharren Haskel has demanded a coalition excluding Palestinian-led parties after blaming far-right leaders for boosting Palestinian voter turnout. The former deputy foreign minister accused far-right leaders Itamar…
While Elon Musk was on stage in Texas advertising a flying Tesla on October 16, his other venture, SpaceX, was reshaping geopolitics in Ukraine. SpaceX operates Starlink, the satellite communication system that has played a crucial role in Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion. Its military-grade…
Alex MacDonald on Wed, 10/28/2026 - 10:05 Tehran maintains its stance on the nuclear issue amid rising fears of renewed Israeli‑US strikes after the Israeli elections Commuters ride past a large billboard depicting slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (C) in Tehran on 26 October 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Iran…
During those days, Ukrainian forces acted "a little more cautiously," but were not ordered to refrain from responding to Russian strikes, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Israel’s Central Elections Committee has updated the seat projections after counting 77 percent of ballots: Netanyahu’s bloc: 54 seats Eisenkot’s bloc: 49 seats Palestinian parties: 17 seats Neither bloc has reached the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority.
⚡️️ Zelensky lands in Netherlands to discuss air defense, economic partnership.
"We will discuss defense and economic cooperation, strengthening Ukrainian air defense, and new steps to support Ukraine," Zelensky said on X upon his arrival.
After a dramatic election, could Arab-led parties influence the Israeli balance of power? Plus, beaten Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro flees to the U.S. for Trump’s protection.
The contentious midterm elections are now less than a week away. Polls show razor-close races that could shift the balance of power in both the House and the Senate. However, […] The post The midterms haven’t happened yet, but the election conspiracy theories are already here appeared first on Poynter.
"We will discuss defense and economic cooperation, strengthening Ukrainian air defense, and new steps to support Ukraine," Zelensky said on X upon his arrival.
Flávio Bolsonaro missed the Supreme Court's deadline to surrender his passports and has turned up in the United States with his family, two days after losing to Lula.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spent much of an October 27 phone call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre recounting the “medieval Slavic history,” the Financial Times reported.
Rassvet's planned coverage is expected to focus primarily on Ukraine and Europe, HUR said, warning that the system could also support Russian hybrid operations against other countries.
Plus: The leaders of Finland and Norway phone Putin ahead of Abu Dhabi peace talks, Trump puts an “if” on respecting the midterm results, and a murderer wants Vegemite.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects to hold a trilateral meeting soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
‘Jewish supremacy is the law of the land’ Middle East Eye spoke to Antony Loewenstein, an independent journalist, film-maker and author of The Palestine Laboratory, about the Israeli election results. “There's not really any major or even significant difference between Netanyahu and the so-called opposition on any of…
Three months from now, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face the toughest election of his political career. The fallout from the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, Israel's military campaigns across the Middle East and the contentious issue of conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men have reshaped the…
⚡️️ Ukraine receives 12 Patriot missiles per month from US, Zelensky says.
Ukraine needs to intercept around 150 Russian ballistic missiles per month, but receives about 150 Patriot missiles from the U.S. annually, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine needs to intercept around 150 Russian ballistic missiles per month but receives about 150 Patriot missiles from the U.S. annually, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Petty disputes, pleas for help and requests for gold – explore letters sent to Egyptian pharaohs more than 3,000 years ago - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
No. Tiffany voted for the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November, though earlier he voted against a Democratic motion attempting to add an Epstein-related provision to an unrelated bill. Did Wisconsin governor candidate Tom Tiffany oppose releasing the Epstein files? is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit…
Plus: Trump admin. ramps up voter fraud allegations, private prisons boost GOP candidates, and more immigration news. The post Immigration News Today: Federal Agents Barred from Policing Polling Sites, AG Says appeared first on Documented.
West Virginia voters will consider a ballot measure saying only U.S. citizens can vote in elections. However, that’s already the law. It’s already illegal for noncitizens to vote in state elections. However, it will be on West Virginia ballots this November. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's…
Dock and port workers from 17 countries will disrupt and block exports to Israel on Friday, with workers joining from countries including Italy, Mexico, Turkey, the US, Morocco and India. Representatives from more than 100 ports will participate in the international day of action on 30 October, calling for an end to…
Russian President Vladimir Putin spent much of an October 27 phone call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre recounting the “medieval Slavic history,” the Financial Times reported, citing sources familiar with the conversation.
Israel’s genocide in Gaza has killed at least 74,564 Palestinians and wounded 175,770 since October 2023, the territory’s Health Ministry said on Wednesday. Hospitals received three people who died and 11 wounded people over the past 24 hours. Two of those who died succumbed to earlier wounds from Israeli attacks..…
An Israeli attack has wounded two people in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, the strikes come as Israel counts ballots from its parliamentary election, its first since starting the genocide in Gaza in October 2023.
A new resolution demands that Congress withhold support for AI companies that bankrupt themselves and instead respond to any future recession by supporting ordinary people. The post House Progressives Throw Down a Marker: No AI Bailouts appeared first on The American Prospect.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects to hold a trilateral meeting soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
⚡️️ Ceasefire in Oleshky enters 30th hour as Russian strikes kill 2, injure 17 elsewhere in Ukraine over past day.
Russian forces launched an Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missile and 88 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine, including 38 jet-powered drones, overnight on Oct. 28.
Russian forces launched an Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missile and 88 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine, including 38 jet-powered drones, overnight on Oct. 28.
Zelensky praised Norway and Finland for putting their diplomacy "completely out in the open: discussions in advance, a full briefing, and transparent objectives," saying that not all countries had taken the time to speak with Ukraine beforehand.
Maine health care is deteriorating in real time, and the Senate candidate wants to find a way out of this crisis. The post Troy Jackson Is on a Medicare for All Mission appeared first on The American Prospect.
Latest South Dakota Poll also found a majority are opposed to data centers being built in the state and believe artificial intelligence has negative effects.
The canny Ukrainian leader didn’t cower after the president signed a diesel deal with Putin and limited intelligence sharing with Kyiv. The post Zelensky Stood Up to Trump and Came Out Ahead—For Now appeared first on Washington Monthly.
Over the course of two weeks in October, Maine’s incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins and her Democrat challenger, former state Senate President Troy Jackson, met for four debates. Each debate focused heavily on energy affordability, and each exchange followed roughly the same script: When Jackson brought up the…
"When Elon Musk said that we use Starshield against the Russians — yes, against the Russians, but on our own territory. This is not offensive; it’s defensive," Zelensky told journalists at a press briefing.
Gary Spedding on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 15:37 The government risks teaching Jewish pupils that support for Israel is integral to their identity, and that Palestine solidarity is inherently threatening UK Education Secretary Lucy Powell speaks in Liverpool on 27 September 2026 (Darren Staples/AFP) Off Last week, Education…
Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition bloc are both projected to fall short of a parliamentary majority of 61 seats following a surge in voting by Palestinian citizens of Israel. Over 66 percent of ballot boxes in…
Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall is blaming his Democratic opponent, Adam Hamilton, for a "split" in the United Methodist Church. But the reality is much more complex. Plus: Missouri voters will once again decide whether to restrict abortion access in the state. How is it different from the last ban?
Over 66 percent of ballot boxes in Israel have been counted as of 9.20am local time (7.20 GMT), with partial results published by the Central Elections Committee showing Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc leading by 56 seats. However, the Israeli prime minister still falls short of the 61 seats required for majority vote.…
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his right-wing Likud party will win a "decisive majority" as "nobody can compete" with it. "What we’ve seen is that the Likud party is the largest party and nobody can compete with us," he addressed his supporters. "The second thing that is clear as well is that the…
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc has had a further decrease in seats, from 56 to 55, but remains in the lead. Meanwhile, Gadi Eisenkot's bloc is now at 49 seats, with Arab parties trailing behind in third place at 16 seats. These are not the final results, accounting for only 2.9 million votes (51.8…
Israel’s Central Elections Committee announced that over 2.7 million ballots have been counted, with Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc still in the lead. His party has taken a slight fall from 57 seats 56, around 20.8 percent of valid votes. Meanwhile, Gadi Eisenkot's opposition Yashar party falls behind at 49 (17.06…
Outside a rally in Dayton, Ohio this week, voters said they think Ramaswamy’s advertisement may actually help Ohio Democrats like Amy Acton best their Republican opponents in already-tight races.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that his endorsement reversed Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's possible "defeat". "When President Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu, the whole tide turned, and now, rather than a decisive defeat for a Great Prime Minister, it looks like a big come-from-behind stalemate, or…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a coalition with Arab parties to form a government would be “a shame and a disgrace". "It is forbidden - simply forbidden - to endanger Israel and to establish a government that relies on anti-Zionist Arab parties," he told crowds. He also said that Israel should not rely…
Data from the Central Elections Committee indicates that over 2.1 million ballots have been counted, nearly 42%. Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc remains in the lead, but has gone down to 57 seats. Eisenkot’s bloc follows in at 47 seats, while Palestinian-led parties hold 16 seats.
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a lengthy lecture on medieval Slavic history to the leaders of Norway and Finland during an Oct. 27 phone call, offering little mention of an immediate ceasefire despite renewed diplomatic efforts to end Moscow's war in Ukraine, the Financial Times (FT) reported.
Benjamin Netanyah said that Israel has an "unprecedented" chance to eliminate the threat from Iran. "Please know that Israel is standing before an unprecedented and unique opportunity to eliminate the existential threat that is Iran once and for all," he said during his speech.
Partial results published by the Central Elections Committee show that the pro-Netanyahu bloc has gained 59 seats in contrast to 46 seats for the anti-Netanyahu bloc 46.
Congressman has a long track record on both sides of public health debates The post Tom Kean Jr.’s history with mental health, the issue appeared first on NJ Spotlight News.
Some MAGA critics are right that conservatives are mad, but dead wrong about what they really want. The post Voters Don’t Want the Old GOP appeared first on The American Conservative.
If we had a nickel for every time a Bolsonaro fled to the United States after losing an election, we’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it’s happened twice.
Israeli opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday against using Israel’s security for political gain, as exit polls showed a deadlock in the country’s national election. "Netanyahu, don’t you dare use Israel’s security for your political needs," he said. “Netanyahu, don’t…
Figures from the Central Elections Committee indicate that at least 1,216,002 ballots have been counted by 5.20am local time (2.20am GMT) Netanyahu’s Likud party is leading with 23.36 percent of valid votes. Following that is Eisenkot’s Yashar party, at 15.74 percent, and Naftali Bennett’s party, at 8.53 percent.
Brazil’s Supreme court tried to strip Flávio Bolsonaro's passport, but the Trump administration granted him a visa, according to reports. The post The Bolsonaro Family Playbook: Lose, Cry Fraud, and Run to Trump’s America appeared first on The Intercept.
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg campaigned on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for Democrat Scott Colom, who is trying to unseat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Zelensky's comments come one day Russian ballistic missiles targeted Kyiv in a deadly attack on a university campus, a major bridge, an administrative building, and medical facilities in Kyiv. The attack killed one person and injured 15.
The Pentagon's latest estimate is tied to the operational costs of carrying out the war, with a projected cost of more than $29 billion to replace expended munitions used in the conflict
“It’s siding with the rapist protector,” a Trump adviser said about Vivek Ramaswamy’s now-infamous attack ad on his Democratic opponent.
The Ohio gubernatorial candidate was told using Amy Acton’s estranged mother in an ad would backfire, but he did it anyway.
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Israeli Channel 12 is reporting that approximately 94,000 votes have been counted in the elections so far. Projections show Netanyahu's bloc of 52 seats overtaking Eisenkot’s 49. Palestinian-led parties are projected to take 19 seats.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition bloc are both projected to fall short of a parliamentary majority following a surge in voting by Palestinian citizens of Israel. The poll, released after voting closed on Tuesday, projects Netanyahu’s bloc to win 50 seats and the opposition bloc 53 in…
The Trump administration is demanding that almost every California county review its claims that noncitizens are registered to vote. Some of the information appears outdated, officials say.
Netanyahu's bloc has reportedly risen to 52 seats, overtaking Eisenkot's bloc, according to Israel's Channel 12. Meanwhile, Palestinian-led parties have risen to 19 seats.
Intensifying hostilities between Yemen and Saudi Arabia further disrupt oil supplies and heighten the risk of a wider regional conflict, eight months since the Iran war began
A federal judge is unlikely to issue a final ruling on the Trump administration's claim that noncitizens are registered to vote in California until after Election Day.
Republicans Warned Vivek Ramaswamy His ‘Rapist Protector’ Ad Was a Terrible Idea
The Ohio gubernatorial candidate was told using Amy Acton’s estranged mother in an ad would backfire. The story of how it came together is even worse than you think.
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The Ohio gubernatorial candidate was told using Amy Acton’s estranged mother in an ad would backfire. The story of how it came together is even worse than you think.
Opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot said early Wednesday that Israel had chosen change after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that he would seek to form a new government. In remarks to supporters, Eisenkot also warned Netanyahu: "Don't you dare use Israel's security for your political needs," in a likely reference…
⚡️Fires burn in Russian city of Lipetsk after reported Ukrainian attack.
Explosions sounded and fires burned in the Russian city of Lipetsk late on Oct. 27 following an attack by Ukrainian forces, monitoring channel Exilenova Plus reported.
A fire broke out in the area of the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant after air defenses were engaged, according to Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova Plus.
Israeli election officials have begun counting votes, Israeli media reported. As of 12:18am local time, 2,670 votes had been counted from 15 polling stations, according to Israel’s Channel 12. Voter turnout in the parliamentary election reached 77.7 percent, the Central Elections Committee’s latest figures showed.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name Fall guy. That’s how attorneys for Phillip Holden, the former director of the Indiana Virtual School, described…
Yousef Jabareen, leader of the Palestinian-led Joint List, has called Tuesday’s Israeli election “a historic day”, saying voters sent a clear message that the “government of bloodshed” must go. “The public has spoken, turning out in droves to the polling stations and placing its trust in us unequivocally,” Jabareen…
Israeli forces killed six Palestinians in Gaza in the last 24 hours, shot a six-year-old girl in Khan Younis and burned a refugee camp that displaced more than 800 people, all part of the ongoing genocide.
When the history of the 2026 midterm election is written, the story of the Republican Party’s attempt to bend the result in its favor by gerrymandering congressional districts in North Carolina and in many other states may feature prominently. But if current trends in redrawn districts continue through next week’s…
From the complaint in Piker v. Jennings; of course, this is just Piker's side of the story—I expect we'll get… The post Hasan Piker Sues Scott Jennings appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Israeli forces killed six Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours, shot a six-year-old girl in Khan Younis and burned a camp that displaced more than 800 people.
Neither Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor the Zionist opposition parties have enough seats to form a government following a huge surge in voting from Palestinian citizens of Israel, exit polls suggested on Tuesday. After polls closed at 10pm local time, public broadcaster Kan said Netanyahu’s bloc is…
Lula’s comeback should come as a lesson for what 2028 in the U.S. could be.
The Brazilian left's big win is a blueprint for taking on the far-right in the U.S., writes @alonso-gd.bsky.social.
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Brazilian Christians pray during a service at the Assembly of God Victory in Christ evangelical church in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 27, 2025. AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo Since Brazil’s runoff elections, most attention has been focused on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s surprise upset. The first round of voting gave a…
On Monday, House Judiciary Committee Democrats released a new staff report about Trump’s alleged relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The report includes a new allegation that Trump raped a young model at a 1993 pageant.
Billionaire donors, corporations and special interests are pumping late money into the Michigan gubernatorial race between Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James.
Jocelyn Benson and John James are making closing arguments in the governor’s race. But another figure looms large: ‘Voters are all making their decision based on Donald Trump,’ said a Michigan pollster.
The leading candidate for LA city attorney has the backing of the local DSA and vows to regulate Big Tech. Tech investors are spending millions against her.
State of the Union: Both Netanyahu's coalition and the opposition bloc fell short of a majority. The post Voting Closes in Israel, Exit Polls Show No Clear Winner appeared first on The American Conservative.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Education is often a secondary issue for voters, but elected leaders — from governors to school board members — shape…
Ameer Fakhoury, an analyst at Israel's Vanleer Institute think tank, meanwhile describes the mobilisation of Palestinian citizens in this election a "truly historic development". "They went to the polls in extraordinary numbers to confront a political leadership responsible for what they regard as the gravest crimes…
Veteran political commentator Meron Rapoport declared the results "the end of the Netanyahu era". "He cannot be the next prime minister, that’s 100 percent sure. His Likud party appears to be the largest in parliament but this has no meaning if his coalition is very far from the 61 seats needed to form a government,”…
⚡️Trump reportedly considering lifting sanctions against Russia's investment fund.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering lifting sanctions against Russia's government investment fund, the New York Times reported Oct. 27, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
The rules are finally getting clearer about who will have to work — and who won't — to keep their Medicaid coverage under the Republican-backed ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ passed last year. A new Michigan tool makes it even easier.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering lifting sanctions against Russia's government investment fund, the New York Times reported Oct. 27, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
“Michigan is the most important election in the United States of America,” Vice President JD Vance said at a rally in Howell, Michigan, on Tuesday afternoon. In a town known as the “KKK capital of Michigan,” Vance delivered a bigoted midterms sales pitch. His words echoed Donald Trump’s Islamophobia from the day…
The Trump admin is considering lifting sanctions on a Russian investment fund that Biden’s Treasury said was widely viewed as Putin’s “slush fund,” NYT reports. Moscow wants the fund involved in shipping Russian diesel to the U.S.
A federal judge tore into Department of Justice prosecutors Tuesday for attempting to file a new criminal complaint alleging that two ex-FBI agents had lied to Congress during the investigation into Hunter Biden’s laptop. At a hearing, Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui refused to rubber-stamp a superseding complaint, which…
The leading candidate for LA city attorney has the backing of the local DSA and vows to regulate Big Tech. Tech investors are spending millions against her. The post The Elon Musk Funder Trying to Sway the Race for LA’s Top Lawyer appeared first on The Intercept.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suffered a “crushing defeat” in Tuesday’s election. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, meanwhile, said the results showed a “lack of confidence” in Netanyahu.
President Donald Trump’s administration is considering lifting sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), sources familiar with talks between Russia and the United States told The New York Times.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is projected to win 25 seats in Israel’s parliament, more than any other party, according to an exit poll by Channel 13. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party follows with 23 seats. The opposition bloc is projected to hold a narrow lead over Netanyahu’s…
Neither Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor the Zionist opposition parties have enough seats to form a government following a huge surge in voting from Palestinian citizens of Israel, an exit poll suggested on Tuesday. After polls closed at 10pm local time, Channel 13 said Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to…
Lubna Masarwa on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 19:58 Joint List and Raam projected to take 17 seats, with the prime minister and opposition blocs set to gain 50 and 53 respectively Off Neither Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor the Zionist opposition parties have enough seats to form a government following a huge surge…
The opposition “Change” bloc led by former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot is projected to win more seats than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc, according to an exit poll by Israel’s Channel 11. Exit polls also show strong gains for Palestinian-led parties in Tuesday’s election. Eisenkot leads the Yashar…
Israel's election ended in an apparent deadlock on Tuesday, exit polls by major television networks showed, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
Two days after losing to Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro missed the Supreme Court's deadline to hand over his passports and dropped out of contact. Sources say he is heading for the United States, where his convicted brother already lives.
Nearly 89 percent of eligible prisoners and detainees held in Israeli prisons cast their ballots in Tuesday’s election, the Israel Prison Service said. Voting in prisons ended at 8pm local time, it added.
Ahead of planned U.S.-Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, the leaders of Finland and Norway called Putin to convey Kyiv’s position. A Kremlin-connected source says the situation is moving toward escalation, including intensified hybrid warfare with Europe.
In December 2022, two days before the end of his tenure and after losing his reelection bid, Brazilian far-right President Jair Bolsonaro flew to the United States. Skipping the traditional transfer of power ceremony at President-Elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s inauguration, Bolsonaro settled in Florida and…
Robert Reich says Democrats should lay the groundwork to nationalize Starlink and SpaceX, but taking over a successful tech company would risk escalation with Russia and chill innovation without helping Ukraine.
Israel’s Central Election Committee plans to announce the official results of Tuesday’s election by Wednesday evening, Israeli state-run radio reported. Polling stations are due to close at 10pm local time, but the committee said they will remain open if voters are still queuing to cast their ballots. Israeli news…
Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić has been defeated by a student movement in a historic election for the country. Plus: Burnham’s pre-budget strategy explained, Iran releases a video preparing its citizens for a nuclear attack, and Kylian Mbappé sparks a diplomatic storm with China.
Chicago voters choosing the first-ever fully elected school board Nov. 3 will be making decisions in survival mode: Which schools should stay open, which ones may close, and which communities will pay the price? The post Who’s funding the candidates in Chicago’s school board race? appeared first on The TRiiBE.
Proposition 40’s substance—never mind its sponsor—provides the reason to support it. The post Is the California Wealth Tax’s Sponsor a Plausible Argument Against It? appeared first on The American Prospect.
Voter turnout in Israel’s election reached 74.3 percent by 8pm local time on Tuesday, surpassing the total turnout of 70.6 percent in the 2022 election, according to the Central Elections Committee. The committee said it was the highest turnout recorded at that hour since it began tracking voting by time of day. More…
Democrats offered a glimpse of the accountability that's likely coming over the Epstein cover-up: new allegations of rape against Trump and evidence that strongly suggests Epstein introduced Melania to Trump.
⚡️Oleshky ceasefire 'expanded within Kherson Oblast,' Melania Trump says.
A ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Russian occupied city began as Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at other parts of Ukraine.
“Vivek, thank you”: Ramaswamy’s shocking ad is galvanizing Ohio Democrats.
Voters say the Republican’s controversial spot weaponizing Dr. Amy Acton’s childhood rape and neglect will help Democrats win.
Kirill Dmitriev once threatened to sue me bc I said he, rather than RDIF, was sanctioned, in part bc my humble little blog noted that the ENTIRE POINT, since Dmitriev has been cultivating Trump in 2017, was to force him to raise sanctions to pay him off.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Families piled into Newark Vocational High School on a recent Saturday, looking for the right school for their…
At a crowded rally in Dayton, Ohio Monday night, celebrity singer John Legend characterized Vivek Ramaswamy as “desperate” and morally depraved. “He will stoop lower than you thought possible,” Legend said of Ramaswamy, the billionaire biotech entrepreneur and Ohio’s Republican candidate for governor. Legend was, of…
Breaking: At least 35 of the 43 foreigners detained last Wednesday while helping a Palestinian family harvest their olives have had their entry permits revoked—including Democratic House candidate Brad Lander.
“It’s an effort to discourage people from coming and participating in the olive harvest,” said Brad Lander.
“That is one small step in this much larger infrastructure of occupation and ethnic cleansing.”
There’s disappointment — anger, even — at the results of the other nine questions posed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on referendum day. But Albertans should not wallow in defeat, Richie Assaly writes.
Israel's Central Elections Committee on Tuesday rejected a request by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party to extend voting beyond 10 pm local time. "High nationwide turnout across all sectors of society reflects strong public engagement in the democratic process, and no need to extend voting hours was…
"The siege, we hope, is ending — but the assault on truth and perception is just beginning," write Peter Pomerantsev, executive editor of The Reckoning Project, and Aliide Naylor, a British-Estonian journalist and author, in this op-ed.
Southern Command killed five people on a boat in the eastern Pacific on Tuesday and offered a clip and three phrases. At least 240 people are dead in more than 70 strikes and not one has been named.
Elon Musk argues that allowing Ukrainian forces to launch offensive strikes using Starlink could invite Russian attacks on its satellites — and a cascade of space debris.
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to pause fighting in occupied Oleshky to evacuate civilians, but their route out remains unclear. The FT reports that even evacuees bound for Ukrainian-held areas will first be taken to Crimea or Russia.
Update, Oct. 30: The Reading School Board spent $39,000 on travel in the 2025-26 school year, according to an unaudited itemized budget breakdown. Read more. READING — Several members of the Reading School Board spent more than $93,000 on conference travel during the two most recent academic years — exceeding their…
Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has urged right-wing voters to cast their ballots, claiming that unprecedented turnout among Arab voters could help bring a “dangerous left-wing government” to power. “Do not despair! It is still possible to win,” Smotrich said in a post on X. Palestinian…
In Hebron, Netanyahu is turning displacement into an election spectacle
Israel has expelled 4,000 Palestinians in the past four days, destroying many of their homes and engineering a new reality that we fear will become permanent.
By Issa Amro
For months, desperate civilians remaining in the southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky have been blockaded inside, as Russia severed food and medicine supplies to the city amid constant shelling, food shop closures, and reports of looting; many of the city's elderly and less mobile residents have been forced
Israelis are heading to the polls Tuesday in a consequential national election that could bring an end to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long grip on power. It's the country's first national election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and the devastating wars that
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin. Western leaders initiated the call to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine and diplomatic efforts to end it.
As polls for the Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remain tight, right-wing influencers, media outlets, and Paxton campaign surrogates have taken their shot at ginning up an “October surprise” by spreading at least two extraordinary stories aimed to discredit Talarico. The first was…
Israel has expelled 4,000 Palestinians in four days, destroying many of their homes and engineering a new reality that we fear will become permanent. The post In Hebron, Netanyahu is turning displacement into an election spectacle appeared first on +972 Magazine.
“As Israelis go to vote, they are not thinking about what they did to Palestinians in the past but rather what they will do in the future.”
Palestinians make up around 16% of the eligible voters in Israel’s election – yet their issues are ignored, writes Diana Buttu.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition partners made a last-ditch push on Tuesday to get their supporters to the polls, warning of surging Arab voter turnout, a tactic Arab politicians denounced as racist and inflammatory. Cars flying Netanyahu's Likud party flags drove through Jerusalem…
Starlink service for Ukraine’s armed forces was restricted over fears that Russia would shoot down the company’s satellites, a post on X by SpaceX chief Elon Musk suggests. Musk was responding to a post about Russia’s ability to blow up satellites in space.
One week before Election Day in America, Talarico blasted the world’s richest man for trying to buy a senate seat for Ken Paxton, saying “Texas is not for sale.” Biggest applause line of the night.
The party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main election challenger said it "firmly opposes" a call from the premier's party to extend voting hours on Tuesday, calling it a pretext for a future challenge to the poll's legitimacy. "No exceptional incident has occurred that would justify granting this request,…
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Israeli authorities and forces have committed the crime against humanity of age-based persecution against Palestinian children in the occupied West Bank, the UN's top investigative body on Palestine and Israel has concluded, while also accusing Israel of continuing its genocide in Gaza despite a ceasefire agreement.…
An Israeli voter has told Middle East Eye that current elections in Israel were existential. Fatima Hassan Bakri, a 77-year-old Palestinian citizen of Israel said this was the first time she had "felt the weight of the moment as I cast my ballot, because these elections are different from any other." "This vote is a…
Getting rid of Netanyahu's "racist" government should be a priority for Israelis, an Israeli voter told Middle East Eye. Kassim Titi, a Palestinian citizen of Israel from the Galilee, said that the Israeli prime minister and his far-right allies Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich had fomented severe hatred against…
⚡️Kyiv approves alternative Dnipro crossings after Russian strikes on bridges.
Kyiv’s Southern Bridge was struck by at least one Russian ballistic missile on the morning of Oct. 27, leaving a large hole in the structure and closing the bridge to both road and rail traffic.
Kyiv's Southern Bridge was struck by at least one Russian ballistic missile on the morning of Oct. 27, leaving a large hole in the structure and closing the bridge to both road and rail traffic.
The political landscape has changed since 2024 when Democrats flipped 14 legislative seats under new maps. Here are the 14 Wisconsin districts that will decide which party controls the Legislature is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making…
Early voting in the Nov. 3 election is now in its final week. Early in-person voting will run through Monday, Nov. 2, the day before the election, and all mail-in absentee ballots must be received in the auditor’s office by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, when the polls close on Election Day. Early in-person voting […]
Voting is well underway in Michigan, which will elect a new US senator, governor and other key positions. Here’s what to know about voting rules, top races and key issues.
The right-wing candidate says he is still seeking to have the election voided. The post Bolsonaro’s Party Concedes Presidential Election Result appeared first on The American Conservative.
Sondos Asem on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 10:25 Investigators say the genocide in Gaza continues while extermination, torture and rape form part of a widespread and systematic attack on Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank Children watch as Israeli security forces deploy nearby in the Palestinian village of…
Serbia’s leaderless anti-corruption coalition, the Student List, defeated the group led by former president Aleksandar Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) by a comfortable margin in October 25 elections. Their 53.3% of the vote should get them 141 seats in parliament, well clear of the 125 seats needed to form a…
Musk Admits SpaceX Throttled Ukraine's Starlink and Blames Kyiv for Fighting Back.
Musk now says SpaceX capped Ukraine's satellite link to stop drone strikes, after first blaming the U.S. government.
A new 50-page report released by House Judiciary Committee Democrats includes a trove of evidence regarding allegations of sexual assault, including a new rape allegation from former Miss Switzerland, against Trump that the lawmakers say has been deliberately covered up by the DOJ.
Stevan Dojčinović is the editor-in-chief of KRIK, which has spent over a decade exposing corruption and criminality that permeated the Serbian state. Here he reflects on how a student-led movement defeated the country’s longtime leader Aleksandar Vučić in Sunday’s election and what challenges lie ahead.
Californians have a full ballot for the November 2026 election, including a governor's race, congressional seats and 14 propositions. Don’t miss your chance to make your ballot count.
Election Day is November 3, but Americans have been weighing in on races up and down the ballot for weeks. That’s because most states offer some form of early voting, either in person or by mail, and eligible voters are taking advantage. Here’s what you need to know about casting your ballot and what to […]
School Board District 2 is up for a special election. The Current spoke with both candidates about their reasons for running, their thoughts on recent school board and superintendent tensions, ongoing lawsuits, and challenges facing the district.
The mainstream media continues to insist Democrats are divided on Israel despite clear evidence to the contrary. Now the media is following the Israel lobby's lead and manufacturing a similar split in Michigan. A new poll shows it's not working.
The would-be democrats of Serbia’s Student List find themselves in a complex situation: Their aspirations to remake the country’s political order depend, in part, on the support of some of the region’s most reactionary elements. The post Serbia’s Victorious New Democrats Face an Old Question appeared first on New…
The mainstream media continues to insist Democrats are divided on Israel despite clear evidence to the contrary. Now the media is following the Israel lobby's lead and manufacturing a similar split in Michigan. A new poll shows it's not working.
Voters with a qualifying excuse can vote absentee in person at their circuit clerk’s office until noon Saturday, Oct. 31. Mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 3, and received within five business days, by Nov. 10.
The public is currently getting bombarded with warnings about AI, including about the possibility of machine intelligence causing human extinction. After nearly 40 years building AI systems, I find myself asking the same question: where is the evidence? That is not because I think there are no serious threats. There…
Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed Muslim Brotherhood supporters are "raiding" the polling stations in Israel. "We're at war for our home. Muslim Brotherhood supporters are raiding the polling stations and stealing the elections," he wrote on X. "Go out and vote, recover it."
Elis Gjevori on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 12:02 Saudi-backed forces report strikes on Houthi positions as US embassy warns its citizens to leave the kingdom as attacks intensify A man cycles past a large billboard displayed in Enghelab Square in Tehran of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhu speaking to an empty UN…
Donald Trump Is Newly Accused of Rape – and Epstein Allegedly Helped 👀
The president faces horrific new sexual assault claims linked to the old friend he just can’t escape.
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Voter turnout at 2pm was the highest in an Israeli election since 1973, according to Israel's election committee. As of 2pm local time 44.9 percent of eligible voters had cast their ballots.
'Detained and interrogated': Israel blocks British MPs from entering occupied West Bank to meet Palestinians MEE staff on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 11:28 The international delegation had planned to attend a conference in Ramallah and meet Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest Israeli army soldiers close the vehicle…
The ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky will last until 10:59 p.m. on November 1, said David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People faction and a member of the Ukrainian negotiating group.
MEE staff on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 11:34 Six-year-old among those killed in past two days as UN investigators accuse Israel of continuing genocidal acts despite ceasefire Palestinians walk along a street between tents and destroyed buildings in western Gaza City, Palestine, on 26 October 2026 (Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via…
State of the Union: Tehran called on Muslim nations to act as a “single force” against external threats. The post Iran War Day 242: Israeli Election Turnout High as Conflict Looms appeared first on The American Conservative.
The battle for Jewish votes among Israel’s Palestinian parties
The Joint List and Ra’am could prove decisive in Israel's election. But they offer very different answers over to how far to bend in pursuit of Jewish support.
By Amos Brison
Musk Falsely Claims His Traitorous Meddling In Ukraine Is Somehow Anti-War
Last week Elon Musk arbitrarily started throttling the LEO (low-Earth orbit) satellite connections of...
Last week Elon Musk arbitrarily started throttling the LEO (low-Earth orbit) satellite connections of Ukraine’s military, preventing it from engaging in offensive and defensive operations. The decision blindsided the White House, caused significant financial and operational headaches for Ukraine, and created no…
The ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky will last until 10:59 p.m. on November 1, said David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People faction and a member of the Ukrainian negotiating group.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addresses AI risk at the U.N. Security Council on Sept. 23, 2026, two months after his company's latest model hacked into Hugging Face's systems. Alexi J. Rosenfeld via Getty Images As artificial intelligence technologies grow ever more powerful, so do the risks they pose and with them the…
A competitive Senate race has gripped the once reliably Republican state of Alaska. If Democratic challenger Mary Peltola wins the election against incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, it could tip the balance of power in Washington. Attorneys for Peltola and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee have…
An injured woman is helped by two neighbors following a Russian airstrike in Sloviansk, Ukraine, on Oct. 11, 2026. Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images Vladimir Putin has a theory of victory in Ukraine. It’s not the Russian president’s first theory – that was a quick, dayslong campaign – nor his second or…
The Joint List and Ra’am could prove decisive in Israel's election. But they offer very different answers over to how far to bend in pursuit of Jewish support. The post The battle for Jewish votes among Israel’s Palestinian parties appeared first on +972 Magazine.
Gadi Eisenkot, the main election challenger of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urged voters on Tuesday to oust the "worst government" in Israel's history. "I call on all citizens of Israel to go vote, not to buckle under the heat or the disruptions, to stick to the mission: to replace tonight the worst government…
CalMatters asked the nine Republican members of Congress from California whether they signed a pledge agreeing to abide by the midterm elections results. Here’s what they said.
Netanyahu Battles to Hold Power as Israel Holds First Election in Four Years, U.N. Commission of Inquiry Finds Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza, War Crimes in West Bank, Humanitarian Crisis Grows as Houthis Lay Siege to Yemen’s Third-Largest City, Seven Are Killed as Jordan Bombs Syria Following Deadly Church Attack…
⚡️ Update: Denmark slams Norway-Finland call with Putin.
«I actually don’t know what the two countries think can be achieved with this. I think we should stand together and speak with one voice,» Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.
⚡️️ 302,000 Russian soldiers killed or wounded by Ukrainian drones since January, Defense Ministry says.
The highest number of casualties Ukrainian drones inflicted on the Russian military was recorded in March, with almost 34,000 soldiers killed or irrecoverably wounded.
Israel's election committee said the turnout by noon was the highest since 1977. Over 2.3 million Israelis cast their vote by noon, 31.5 percent of elligible voters. The 1977 election was the first time Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party won a pluarlity of seats in the country.
The president faces horrific new sexual assault claims linked to the old friend he just can’t escape. Plus: a new national poll of Arab Americans shows Democrats slowly winning back their support.
The highest number of casualties Ukrainian drones inflicted on the Russian military was recorded in March, with almost 34,000 soldiers killed or irrecoverably wounded.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin, the Finnish president’s office said.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin, the Finnish president’s office said.
The election, the first since 2022, has been dominated by discussion of the Hamas-led attacks of 2023, the genocide in Gaza, compulsory military conscription for ultra-Orthodox communities, and West Bank security, including the growth of settlements. Here’s where each of the main parties stand on the key issues: Read…
⚡️️ Norway, Finland call Putin ahead of potential Abu Dhabi peace talks.
"The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our and the broader European security. Ending the war requires direct discussions," said Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Ibrahim Said has boycotted Israeli elections since voting in 1980. Parties came and went, telling him they would defend his interests if elected, even promising to help return his lands in al-Birwa, the town his family were displaced from during the 1948 Nakba. But nothing ever changed for the better for Palestinian…
"The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our and the broader European security. Ending the war requires direct discussions," said Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
⚡️️Russian attacks across Ukraine kill four, injure 55 over past day, as Kyiv comes under ballistic missile assault.
Russian attacks hit Kyiv's Southern Bridge, disrupting metro services, as well as a university campus, an administrative building, and medical centers.
Russian attacks hit Kyiv's Southern Bridge, disrupting metro services, as well as a university campus, an administrative building, and medical centers.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin, the Finnish president’s office said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the parliamentary elections are a "life or death" matter for right-wingers in Israel. "Dear right-wing voters, this is a matter of life and death for us! We must go out and make sure to vote for Likud," he wrote on X, referencing a speech by Palestinian party leader Ahmed…
No. Crowley has said he opposes local police assisting federal immigration enforcement, but supports deporting immigrants with criminal convictions. Has Wisconsin governor candidate David Crowley said he supports undocumented immigrants who commit violent crimes? is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit…
The black vehicles with tinted windows converged on the bus stop just after 5:30 a.m. It was June 18, 2025, and Pedro Vasquez Perdomo and his co-workers were drinking coffee, waiting for a ride to a construction job in Pasadena, California. Masked, armed men poured from the vehicles and charged at them. Vasquez…
Tens of thousands of people take to the streets across the country to celebrate after Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat late on October 25 in a historic poll that capped two years of peaceful anti-government protests
Lubna Masarwa on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 09:22 When genocide, apartheid, discrimination and rampant violent crime has become the norm, Palestinian citizens of Israel are casting their ballots seeing their existence on the line A woman votes during the national election in the Palestinian city of Umm al-Fahm, northern…
Voter turnout in the first three hours of Israel's pivotal general election stood at 16.68 percent, the Central Elections Committee said on Tuesday, the highest at this stage of the vote since 1981. "By 10 am, more than 1,200,000 Israelis had voted. The nationwide voter turnout stands at 16.68 percent," Dean Livne,…
Israelis began voting on Tuesday in the first parliamentary elections since the 7 October 2023 attacks, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a tough challenge from opposition rival Gadi Eisenkot. Polling stations opened at 7am local time (5am GMT) and are due to close at 10pm (8pm GMT). A total of…
Alex MacDonald on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 09:23 Parliamentary elections first to be held since beginning of Gaza genocide in 2023 Key Points Polling stations opened at 7am local time (5am GMT) and are due to close at 10pm (8pm GMT) 36 electoral lists contest 120 seats in a bid to form the country’s 38th government Israel…
The president’s PACs have intervened in a handful of House races, most particularly against a leading critic of data centers. The post The Trump PAC That’s Attacking a Democratic House Candidate appeared first on The American Prospect.
A ceasefire has begun in Russian-occupied Oleshky, with both Moscow and Kyiv confirming a pause in fighting to allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuations.
Long-shot nonpartisan gubernatorial candidate Danielle Ford said she is "probably going to win the election." This is technically possible and she is running, just like Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Attorney General Aaron Ford, his Democratic challenger.
MEE staff on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 08:50 The veteran prime minister faces a tough challenge from opposition parties as voters elect Israel’s 38th government Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog vote at a polling station during Israel's national election, in Jerusalem, 27 October 2026 (Reuters/Ronen…
Zahra Saeed on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 04:16 The Knesset cannot deliver liberation, but fear of displacement makes even the smallest chance of protecting our homes and keeping our families on this land worth taking A worker unfurls a Likud campaign billboard reading "the Right or Palestine" in Nazareth on 21 October 2026…
The truce that Russia and Ukraine agreed to for the evacuation of civilians and delivery of humanitarian aid has begun in Oleshky, in the Kherson region.
Russian forces struck Kyiv starting on the evening of October 26, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. One person died in the shelling, and 10 others were injured, most of them students at a university dormitory. Nine of the injured were hospitalized.
Opinion polls show a close race between Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and its right-wing allies and a rival alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief of staff and security hawk with backers on the right and in the center
Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson and Democratic state Rep. Keri Ingle are competing for a closely watched state Senate seat representing Lee's Summit and Blue Springs. The race could determine whether Republicans maintain their supermajority in the Missouri Senate.
Most polling stations in Israel have opened as of 7am local time (5am GMT), in the first general election held since 7 October, 2023. Around 7.3 million people are eligible to vote, with most polling stations expected to be closed at 10pm ( 8pm GMT).
US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran was responsible for starting the conflict and called a ceasefire between the two a "waste of time". "We didn’t start the war with Iran. Iran started the war with us," he said during a rally in Corinth, Mississippi. When talking about the ceasefire between Washingtom and…
In recent elections across Latin America and Europe, far-right parties and leaders have advanced almost everywhere. Brazil, the world’s fourth-largest democracy, has now bucked the trend, and is a symbol that democrats elsewhere will not ignore.
On a 2-1 vote, the Ninth Circuit held that it had no jurisdiction to hear the appeal now. Instead, a previously set TRO hearing at the district court should proceed on Tuesday.
Elon Musk's xAI let Grok produce an estimated 23,000 sexualised images of children in eleven days, then sued its own users, fought victims in court and sued to block a child-protection law.
Elon Musk's xAI let Grok produce an estimated 23,000 sexualised images of children in eleven days, then sued its own users, fought victims in court and sued to block a child-protection law.
The left-wing incumbent’s fresh policies were largely reversals of those he implemented previously. The post Lula’s Victory Is Surprising Because He Has So Little to Offer Brazil appeared first on The American Conservative.
Senior officials from the Mecca Defence Alliance met Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday, with Iran’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, saying the talks showed US threats had little impact on regional diplomacy and would mark the start of a “real transformation”. Members of the alliance, which includes Saudi…
⚡️️️️️️️Local ceasefire in besieged Oleshky begins, Ukrainian, Russian officials say.
A ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Russian occupied city began as Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at other parts of Ukraine.
⚡️️️️️️️Local ceasefire in besieged Oleshky begins, Ukrainian, Russian officials say.
A ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Russian occupied city began as Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at other parts of Ukraine.
A ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Russian occupied city began as Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at other parts of Ukraine.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles launched by Houthi forces towards Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region early on Tuesday. Earlier, the Saudi Civil Defense issued warning alerts for a potential hostile threat in the Eastern Region and in Kharj governorate, before…
Palestinians make up around 16% of the eligible voters in Tuesday’s election – yet our issues are ignored and candidates promise the same goal: to ethnically cleanse us, writes Diana Buttu.
⚡️Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast.
Ukrainian forces attacked an ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast, setting off explosions at the site overnight on Oct. 27, monitoring channels reported.
⚡️Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast.
Ukrainian forces attacked an ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast, setting off explosions at the site overnight on Oct. 27, monitoring channels reported.
Ukraine used strike drones in an attack that took several hours near the city of Khrustalnyi, according to Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova Plus.
Footage shows Israeli forces detaining and assaulting a young Palestinian in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. Footage shows Israeli occupation forces detaining and assaulting a young Palestinian man in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank.…
Lula's victory matters far beyond Brazil's borders, as he navigates a deeply divided country and pressure from overseas. The post Lula won a ‘miracle’ election in Brazil. Now comes the hard part: putting the country back on the right track appeared first on Crikey.
Israeli settlers burned a Palestinian man's car near the town of Awarta south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, local sources said. The attack came as Israeli forces raided other towns in the Occupied Territories, including the town of Arraba, southwest of Jenin.
Vucic swept aside in Serbian elections. Can Belgrade break free from Russia’s orbit?
The Student List — an electoral alliance formed by Serbia's anti-corruption protesters, bringing together 250 academics, professionals, and public figures — won almost 53% of the vote.
Vucic swept aside in Serbian elections. Can Belgrade break free from Russia’s orbit?
The Student List — an electoral alliance formed by Serbia's anti-corruption protesters, bringing together 250 academics, professionals, and public figures — won almost 53% of the vote.
The Trump administration argues that if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, left, narrowly loses his reelection bid, it'll be because voters mistakenly voted for Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. AP Mark Thiessen; Becky Bohrer The Trump administration’s lawsuit against Alaska, which seeks to block certification of the U.S. Senate…
Environmentalists worldwide are celebrating the re-election of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as a win for the Amazon’s future and global climate policy. The three-term incumbent narrowly defeated right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who climate activists warned would have stripped away environmental…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addresses supporters during a victory rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 25, 2026, after winning a fourth presidential term. AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko A leader who stood up to U.S. President Donald Trump just won an election in Latin America’s biggest country, reversing a trend of…
After 14 years in power, Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat to the student-led Student List after record turnout, then blamed European countries and an "American deep state" for his loss.
After 14 years in power, Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat to the student-led Student List after record turnout, then blamed European countries and an "American deep state" for his loss.
Israel killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours, including three employees of the Islamic University in Gaza City, which it bombed twice in a few hours while students were in class.
Israel killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours, including three employees of the Islamic University in Gaza City, which it bombed twice in a few hours while students were in class.
Lula's victory in Brazil means a lot to a ton of people in the country, including transgender people.
So when Lula won, it was a major moment of celebration when he turned to kiss a popular transgender lawmaker on the cheek.
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Lula's victory in Brazil means a lot to a ton of people in the country, including transgender people.
So when Lula won, it was a major moment of celebration when he turned to kiss a popular transgender lawmaker on the cheek.
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‘We left with heavy hearts’: Israel’s assault displaces thousands in Hebron Less than two weeks before her wedding, Mayar Amrish sat with her family in the spacious courtyard of their home, making plans for the big day. The 23-year-old Palestinian was preparing for her future, but within hours, her family home would…
Serbia’s election winners say they won’t impose sanctions on Russia, despite defeated leader Aleksandar Vučić’s prediction that they will by spring. Meduza finds little sign of imminent changes for Russian émigrés, though EU pressure could eventually affect them.
Serbia’s election winners say they won’t impose sanctions on Russia, despite defeated leader Aleksandar Vučić’s prediction that they will by spring. Meduza finds little sign of imminent changes for Russian émigrés, though EU pressure could eventually affect them.
The opposition “Student List” won a decisive victory in Serbia’s parliamentary elections last Sunday. Former President Aleksandar Vučić, who heads the Serbian Progressive Party, conceded defeat and said the new government would soon impose sanctions on Russia. Meduza examines how well-founded that prediction is and…
Belgrade erupted in celebration on Sunday night as Serbia's Gen Z-led protest movement transformed nearly two years of anti-corruption demonstrations into an electoral victory over the political establishment of former President Aleksandar Vucic, who had held power for 14 years. Among the crowds was Dijana Hrka, whose…
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s election victory last night in Brazil is being widely celebrated as one of the great political comebacks of our time: the first time any Brazilian presidential candidate has come back from a first-round loss, achieved on the back of a reenergized Brazilian left and a newly launched digital…
The UN Commission of Inquiry found Israel has committed extermination, torture, rape and persecution in the West Bank and is still committing genocide in Gaza, the day before Israel votes.
Israel killed seven-year-old Jouri al-Soufi and three men in an attack on a displaced families' camp in al-Mawasi, hours after its drones burned 800 people out of a camp in Gaza City.
Israel killed seven-year-old Jouri al-Soufi and three men in an attack on a displaced families' camp in al-Mawasi, hours after its drones burned 800 people out of a camp in Gaza City.
Israel has forcibly displaced thousands of Palestinians, moved soldiers into the homes of displaced families in Hebron, and will seal every crossing in the West Bank on election day.
Israel has forcibly displaced thousands of Palestinians, moved soldiers into the homes of displaced families in Hebron, and will seal every crossing in the West Bank on election day.
Lula has shocked the world by snatching election victory from Bolsonaro in Brazil, how did he do it? Plus: After greenlighting work to commence on the Jackdaw oilfield, is the government about to do the same at Rosebank? Finally, a Labour MP admits he doesn’t know the meaning of Zionism, but only after reporting the…
Twelve major outlets reported Israel's lockdown of the West Bank as a security measure, and none told readers it is collective punishment, a war crime.
Twelve major outlets reported Israel's lockdown of the West Bank as a security measure, and none told readers it is collective punishment, a war crime.
Serbian strongman Aleksandar Vucic, a nationalist who has cultivated ties to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and has downplayed his country’s 1990s war crimes, conceded defeat in elections Sunday to a slate of candidates backed by a student-led anti-corruption movement.
Serbian strongman Aleksandar Vucic, a nationalist who has cultivated ties to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and has downplayed his country’s 1990s war crimes, conceded defeat in elections Sunday to a slate of candidates backed by a student-led anti-corruption movement.
Incumbent Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was reelected on Oct. 25 in a surprise defeat of his far-right rival who had promised to remove “environmental obstacles” in the Amazon rainforest. Lula won 51.8% of valid votes. Flávio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is imprisoned…
In the first round of the Brazilian presidential elections earlier this month, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva styled his campaign as the culmination of his decades-long political career — the final chapter in this elder statesman’s legacy. When the results were announced on 4 October, it appeared that this narrative had…
Israel killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours, three of them Islamic University staff, and bombed the Gaza City campus twice in a few hours while students were in class, as the genocide…
Israel killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours, three of them Islamic University staff, and bombed the Gaza City campus twice in a few hours while students were in class, as the genocide…
His come-from-behind victory in Brazil’s presidential election spoils the storyline of right-wing dictators on the march. The post Lula’s Huge Win for the Left appeared first on The American Prospect.
Israel detained 2 Scottish members of parliament as they were entering the West Bank. The politicians had been travelling to the Progressive International's congress in Ramallah.
Israel has offered no reason for the abduction of the politicians.
Israel detained 2 Scottish members of parliament as they were entering the West Bank. The politicians had been travelling to the Progressive International's congress in Ramallah.
Israel has offered no reason for the abduction of the politicians.
Israel held Lara Bird and Kate Nevens for eight hours at the Jordan crossing and turned their delegation back from the occupied West Bank with no reason given.
Dismissed two years ago as schoolkids skipping class, Serbia’s student-led opposition channeled public fury over state corruption into a historic election landslide, forcing President Aleksandar Vučić into an unprecedented concession.
It’s essential to understand that this isn’t about protecting the integrity of elections from people who don’t have the right to vote. This is a suppression effort meant to intimidate people who do have the legal right to vote by making it seem like it might be better to sit out the mid-terms than be […]
Trump’s Voting Fraud Squad Proudly Announces It Has Arrested 28 Of California’s 23 Million Voters
It’s essential to understand that this isn’t about protecting...
Trump’s Voting Fraud Squad Proudly Announces It Has Arrested 28 Of California’s 23 Million Voters
It’s essential to understand that this isn’t about protecting...
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey agreed to continue dialogue to strengthen cooperation after their quadrilateral meeting on Monday in Tehran, according to a joint statement. The meeting, which focused on "peace and security in the region," was hosted by Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen…
"When Starlink service was cut to Ukraine this October, there were big questions about who was responsible for pulling that lever. The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk personally ordered the Starlink shutdown," writes Cory Alpert, Researcher at the University of Melbourne, in his op-ed.
"When Starlink service was cut to Ukraine this October, there were big questions about who was responsible for pulling that lever. The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk personally ordered the Starlink shutdown," writes Cory Alpert, Researcher at the University of Melbourne, in his op-ed.
"We should (have) some sympathy for the poor Russian conscripts too. Those kids have no choice but to fight and die in drone strikes."
For anyone watching and understanding Ukraine's years-long struggle for survival, the words of SpaceX founder Elon Musk ring with deep moral bankruptcy.
"We should (have) some sympathy for the poor Russian conscripts too. Those kids have no choice but to fight and die in drone strikes."
For anyone watching and understanding Ukraine's years-long struggle for survival, the words of SpaceX founder Elon Musk ring with deep moral bankruptcy.
Elon Musk now says SpaceX capped Ukraine's Starlink link to stop drone strikes, after first claiming the Pentagon made that decision, and he blames Kyiv for fighting back.
Elon Musk now says SpaceX capped Ukraine's Starlink link to stop drone strikes, after first claiming the Pentagon made that decision, and he blames Kyiv for fighting back.
The "Risk Factors" section of corporate IPO filings is one of the rare places to get honest talk from corporations and in the case of Anthropic that means direct discussion of our collective doom.
The "Risk Factors" section of corporate IPO filings is one of the rare places to get honest talk from corporations and in the case of Anthropic that means direct discussion of our collective doom.
UN human rights chief Volker Turk said Israeli threats to empty neighbourhoods in Hebron raise "serious concerns of ethnic cleansing". Turk's comments come as an Israeli operation in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, which began on Friday, has forcibly displaced more than 2,000 Palestinians from the city. "The…
President Donald Trump ramped up his Islamophobic remarks against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Sunday campaign rally.
"He would be the only senator that will have to go through a metal detector before he’s allowed to go into the Senate."
President Donald Trump ramped up his Islamophobic remarks against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Sunday campaign rally.
"He would be the only senator that will have to go through a metal detector before he’s allowed to go into the Senate."
President Donald Trump ramped up his Islamophobic remarks against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Sunday campaign rally in Michigan, hurling everything from unfounded “jihadist” accusations to suggestions that an El-Sayed victory would mean canceling Christmas. “He would be the only senator that will…
As Israelis head to the polls on October 27 one major issue that has not received serious attention during the campaign is Israel’s flat rejection of Palestinian statehood. This puts Israel seriously at odds with world opinion. As it stands, 159 countries around the world recognise Palestinian statehood, including…
Elis Gjevori on Mon, 10/26/2026 - 14:54 The Tehran talks signal regional efforts to prevent another war and reduce dependence on Washington (L-R) Pakistan's army chief General Syed Asim Munir, Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, Pakistan Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, during their meeting with Saudi…
Israel killed seven-year-old Jouri al-Soufi and three men in an attack on a displaced families' camp in al-Mawasi, hours after its drones burned 800 people out of a camp in Gaza City.
The Brazilian left's big win is a blueprint for taking on the far-right, and shows up Democrats in the U.S. who appear ready to botch the next presidential election in two years.
Read the full piece by @alonso-gd.bsky.social:
The Brazilian left's big win is a blueprint for taking on the far-right, and shows up Democrats in the U.S. who appear ready to botch the next presidential election in two years.
Read the full piece by @alonso-gd.bsky.social:
⚡️Volunteer urges residents to leave Oleshky in evacuation, as town may face greater destruction.
«The worst thing would be if the whole world came to believe that everyone had been evacuated from Oleshky, whilst (people) were still there,» evacuation volunteer Kseniia Arkhipova said.
⚡️Volunteer urges residents to leave Oleshky in evacuation, as town may face greater destruction.
«The worst thing would be if the whole world came to believe that everyone had been evacuated from Oleshky, whilst (people) were still there,» evacuation volunteer Kseniia Arkhipova said.
"We should (have) some sympathy for the poor Russian conscripts too. Those kids have no choice but to fight and die in drone strikes." For anyone watching and understanding Ukraine's years-long struggle for survival, the words of SpaceX founder and world's richest man Elon
"The worst thing would be if the whole world came to believe that everyone had been evacuated from Oleshky, whilst (people) were still there. And (they) would simply be forgotten," evacuation volunteer Kseniia Arkhipova said.
'Escalation is coming': Middle East on edge as new Israeli-US attack on Iran looms US diplomats are preparing for embassy evacuations. Israeli fighter jets are conducting sorties on the Iranian border. The mood among Arab and US officials in the region who spoke to Middle East Eye is that it’s a question of when, not…
The Brazilian left's big win is a blueprint for taking on the far-right, and shows up Democrats in the U.S. who appear ready to botch the next presidential election in two years.
Lula defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil's runoff with 51.75 per cent, winning a fourth term as president and becoming the first candidate since the return of democracy to overturn a first-round defeat.
Lula defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil's runoff with 51.75 per cent, winning a fourth term as president and becoming the first candidate since the return of democracy to overturn a first-round defeat.
In the midst of Donald Trump's attempt to turn Russian diesel into a political asset to help him avoid disaster in November's midterm elections, the internet went out on the front lines. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian forces have relied on Starlink to
Ukraine is pushing to move up the three-way talks, which sources had previously said would take place in Abu Dhabi “in mid-November,” by at least a week.
Ukraine is pushing to move up the three-way talks, which sources had previously said would take place in Abu Dhabi “in mid-November,” by at least a week.
Israeli forces and Israeli terrorists injured 148 Palestinians in the West Bank from 13 to 19 October, and Israeli authorities demolished 21 structures, the UN humanitarian office recorded.
Brazil’s Lula wins ‘historic victory’ against right-wing Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro - “This shows that Trumpismo is waning, and it is our responsibility now to make sure that we kill the beast,” Pennsylvania Democratic House nominee Chris Rabb said.
Brazil’s Lula wins ‘historic victory’ against right-wing Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro - “This shows that Trumpismo is waning, and it is our responsibility now to make sure that we kill the beast,” Pennsylvania Democratic House nominee Chris Rabb said.
“This shows that Trumpismo is waning, and it is our responsibility now to make sure that we kill the beast,” Pennsylvania Democratic House nominee Chris Rabb said.
Serbia’s student-led political movement has secured a historic election victory. Preliminary results suggest the so-called Student List has won 141 of the 250 seats in parliament, with the ruling Serbian Progressive Party taking 104. The result brings the 12-year rule of Alexander Vučić to an end. The Student List’s…
Lubna Masarwa on Mon, 10/26/2026 - 14:09 In an in-depth interview, analyst Ameer Fakhoury explains how Palestinian citizens of Israel are voting to ensure their very survival A billboard for Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, with the Hebrew phrase "the Right or Palestine", is displayed in Arab majority city Kafr Qasim…
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday, the Kremlin said, according to Reuters. Earlier on Monday, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Pezeshkian would leave for Moscow on Monday night to attend the…
Historian Leena Dallasheh points to desperation. Watch the full episode to hear her analysis of the political choices facing Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Listen to the full episode of The +972 Podcast:
Historian Leena Dallasheh points to desperation. Watch the full episode to hear her analysis of the political choices facing Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Listen to the full episode of The +972 Podcast:
Reup: The non-answers Todd Blanche gave to Dana Bash and Margaret Brennan yesterday make total sense when you see how much he is pursuing the plot Jeffrey Clark planned on pursuing if HE had been made AG.
Clark's plan anticipated political violence.
Reup: The non-answers Todd Blanche gave to Dana Bash and Margaret Brennan yesterday make total sense when you see how much he is pursuing the plot Jeffrey Clark planned on pursuing if HE had been made AG.
Clark's plan anticipated political violence.
Trump says he ordered his Justice Department to sue to stop Alaska certifying a Peltola Senate win, while his attorney general insists the lawsuit is not about certification.
Trump says he ordered his Justice Department to sue to stop Alaska certifying a Peltola Senate win, while his attorney general insists the lawsuit is not about certification.
Living in London for the past five years has taught me how to be present in my family’s life from afar. I follow our family WhatsApp group, keep up with the little details of everyone’s life and look forward to the photos and messages that make the distance feel a little less vast. But when your family lives under…
Following a stunning, inspiring turnaround driven by mass mobilization of the Brazilian people, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won his fourth presidential election. This achievement marks an unprecedented shift in Brazilian political history: never before has a candidate who trailed in the first round managed to come…
Responding to the large-scale Israeli military operation and mass displacement in Hebron in recent days, Oxfam’s Response Lead in the West Bank, Mustafa Tamaizeh, said: "This is not only a humanitarian crisis but a deliberate assault on the economic foundations of Palestinian life, as families lose their homes and…
The longtime Serbian leader’s party lost to a student-backed coalition Sunday. The post Vucic Concedes Defeat in Serbian Election appeared first on The American Conservative.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on Muslim countries to strengthen regional cooperation against what he described as “Israeli aggression” and US-backed efforts to divide the Middle East, as senior Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish officials met with him in Tehran. During the meeting with Saudi Defence…
Ukraine is pushing to move up the three-way talks, which sources had previously said would take place in Abu Dhabi “in mid-November,” by at least a week.
Serbia’s student-backed opposition has won parliamentary elections, ending Vučić’s bid to return to power as prime minister. Vučić claims the winners will impose sanctions on Russia, but the movement insists it has no plans to do so.
Serbia’s student-backed opposition has won parliamentary elections, ending Vučić’s bid to return to power as prime minister. Vučić claims the winners will impose sanctions on Russia, but the movement insists it has no plans to do so.
Nadav Rapaport on Mon, 10/26/2026 - 12:47 Meanwhile, women’s representation is set to fall in the next Knesset, and tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad have returned home ahead of Tuesday’s vote Cars drive past an election billboard of Israel's Likud party bearing portraits of (L-R) Iran's supreme leader…
"Venues Start Canceling on Vivek Ramaswamy Over His Disgusting Ad: ‘People Don’t Want Him There’"
Businesses have begun pulling out of Vivek Ramaswamy’s bus tour with other GOP candidates. ‘It’s that damn ad,’ a top Ohio Republican tells Zeteo.
"Venues Start Canceling on Vivek Ramaswamy Over His Disgusting Ad: ‘People Don’t Want Him There’"
Businesses have begun pulling out of Vivek Ramaswamy’s bus tour with other GOP candidates. ‘It’s that damn ad,’ a top Ohio Republican tells Zeteo.
Students across France have been protesting in the streets for weeks over conditions in schools. But for young French Muslims, it’s also a response to Islamophobia and police violence.
Julia Webster Ayuso reports.
Students across France have been protesting in the streets for weeks over conditions in schools. But for young French Muslims, it’s also a response to Islamophobia and police violence.
Julia Webster Ayuso reports.
Trump: I ‘Don’t Give a Damn’ About Gas Prices – But Obama Knows Voters Do
A week from election day, the president fed Dems all the attack ads they could want and may somehow not use.
Today's 'First Draft' from @martinpengelly.bsky.social:
Trump: I ‘Don’t Give a Damn’ About Gas Prices – But Obama Knows Voters Do
A week from election day, the president fed Dems all the attack ads they could want and may somehow not use.
Today's 'First Draft' from @martinpengelly.bsky.social:
‘We left with heavy hearts’: Israel’s assault displaces thousands in Hebron Fayha Shalash on Mon, 10/26/2026 - 12:17 Condemned as collective punishment, Israel’s assault forces hundreds of Palestinians families from their homes, leaving them without shelter, stability or a clear path to return A Palestinian homeowner…
Todd Blanche is trying to do what Jeffrey Clark aspired to do in 2020, but do it in such a way that avoids the possibility he'll be standing outside his own home in his underwear while federal agents search it. The post Todd Blanche, in His Underwear, in Disgrace appeared first on emptywheel.
State of the Union: The results mark a setback for the rising Latin American right. The post Lula Wins in Brazil, But Bolsonaro Refuses to Concede appeared first on The American Conservative.
Serbia held snap parliamentary elections on October 25. Among the candidates was former president Aleksandar Vučić, who had resigned just a month earlier but was hoping to return to power as prime minister.
Israeli parliamentary elections are being held on Tuesday, the first since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack and Israel’s subsequent assault on Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently embroiled in a corruption scandal in Israel, is up for reelection. On Friday, after two Israeli soldiers were…
Serbia’s longtime leader Aleksander Vučić has been swept out of power by a historic student-led opposition movement against Vučić’s right-wing Serbian Progressive Party. Candidates from the Student List, who are not students themselves but largely first-time politicians selected by student-led popular assemblies, won…
⚡️️ US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says.
A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."
⚡️️ US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says.
A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."
A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a record fourth term in office, defeating far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro by 4 million votes in a runoff election on Sunday. Flávio Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who remains under house arrest for plotting a coup against Lula four…
Voronezh Oblast Governor Aleksandr Gusev claimed that Russia had downed 113 Ukrainian drones over Voronezh and several districts of the region overnight and this morning, with over 70 of them heading toward the regional capital.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Wins Historic Fourth Term as President, Longtime Serbian Leader Vučić Concedes Defeat to Student-Led Movement, French Police Arrest More Than 1,300 People During Saturday Protests, Thousands of Protesters March in Italian Cities on Saturday, Israeli Forces Exact Collective…
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⚡️ Update: Zelensky says Serbia faces ‘new chapter’ after Vucic concedes election defeat.
“We are ready to continue expanding our cooperation,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
⚡️ Update: Zelensky says Serbia faces ‘new chapter’ after Vucic concedes election defeat.
“We are ready to continue expanding our cooperation,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won an unprecedented fourth term – a stunning comeback victory in the face of attempts by far-right opponents to interfere in the election. Lula secured 51.79% of the vote in the run-off on Sunday, 4.4 million more votes than his US-backed rival Flávio Bolsonaro, who…
On October 25, Brazil’s President Lula da Silva bucked the global anti-incumbency trend to win the most hard-fought election since Brazil returned to democracy in 1985.
A week from election day, the president fed Dems all the attack ads they could want and may somehow not use. In Brazil, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pulled off a comeback and won reelection.
Plus: The Justice Department sues to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race, the Pentagon readies options for renewed strikes on Iran, and the one simple trick to winning the lottery.
⚡️️ Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, wound 35 over past day, as repeated strikes hit Zaporizhzhia.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a Kh-31P anti-radar missile, three Kh-59/69 guided air-to-ground (air-to-surface) missiles, and 140 attack drones overnight, the Air Force said.
⚡️️ Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, wound 35 over past day, as repeated strikes hit Zaporizhzhia.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a Kh-31P anti-radar missile, three Kh-59/69 guided air-to-ground (air-to-surface) missiles, and 140 attack drones overnight, the Air Force said.
A fire started by Israeli quadcopter drones destroyed tents in Gaza City’s Shujayea neighbourhood, leaving about 800 Palestinians displaced, according to the Palestinian Public Works Ministry. The ministry said the drones ignited the blaze at about 8pm local time (17:00 GMT) on Sunday. Flames continued to burn beyond…
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a Kh-31P anti-radar missile, three Kh-59/69 guided air-to-ground (air-to-surface) missiles, and 140 attack drones overnight, the Air Force said.
⚡️️ Moldovan PM arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelensky, Ukrainian officials.
"The prime ministers will discuss strengthening bilateral relations, developing economic and trade cooperation, regional security, and the two countries' European path," the Moldovan government said.
⚡️️ Moldovan PM arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelensky, Ukrainian officials.
"The prime ministers will discuss strengthening bilateral relations, developing economic and trade cooperation, regional security, and the two countries' European path," the Moldovan government said.
"The prime ministers will discuss strengthening bilateral relations, developing economic and trade cooperation, regional security, and the two countries' European path," the Moldovan government said.
Emile Badarin on Wed, 10/21/2026 - 15:54 As in settler-colonial societies across history, the real issues of indigenous rights are left off the ballot People walk past an election poster for Gadi Eisenkot, the former military chief and leader of the Yashar party, in Ramat Gan, Israel, on 15 October 2026 (Jack…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reportedly had an "unprecedented confrontation" over a proposed military operation that could trigger a war with Iran ahead of the elections on Tuesday. According to Israeli Channel 12 reported Sunday, Zamir has resisted carrying out the…
Mera Aladam on Mon, 10/26/2026 - 05:39 In a historic tight race, Lula secures fourth presidential term Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he addresses supporters after his victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 26 October, 2026 (Amanda…
Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro by more than three points in the second round of Brazil’s presidential election. A video published by Lula’s campaign shows him celebrating with First Lady Rosângela da Silva and allies after his victory was confirmed by…
A Russian satellite made an extraordinarily close approach to a Western commercial spacecraft that provides imagery to Ukraine. A retired Russian colonel portrayed the maneuver as a warning to companies aiding Kyiv, including Starlink.
A Russian satellite made an extraordinarily close approach to a Western commercial spacecraft that provides imagery to Ukraine. A retired Russian colonel portrayed the maneuver as a warning to companies aiding Kyiv, including Starlink.
Prisons are full and prisoners are being released from sentences early. Will they end up on the streets? The post Can Andy Burnham end rough sleeping while prisons are in crisis? appeared first on Big Issue.
The Saudi-led coalition said it carried out a military operation "aimed at neutralising sources of threat". The coalition said it destroyed five tunnels used by the Houthis to store ballistic missiles, a missile depot and four platforms used to launch ballistic missiles. It also claimed operations targeting Houthi…
There has long been talk of “hunter” satellites and an intensifying confrontation in space between Russia and the United States. But this week brought an unprecedented escalation in the new “star wars.” On October 18, a Russian inspector satellite came closer than ever to a spacecraft operated by the Finnish-American…
Reports mentioned numerous explosions across the city and thick smoke rising from several locations. Some residents told ASTRA that they had not heard air raid sirens despite the ongoing attack.
Serbia’s former president Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election. He projected 135–140 seats for the student-led opposition and 105 for his own side, with final results still pending.
Serbia’s former president Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election. He projected 135–140 seats for the student-led opposition and 105 for his own side, with final results still pending.
Israeli forces have sealed off all entrances to Hebron in the occupied West Bank and forcibly displaced around 2,200 Palestinians from their homes, Mayor Yousef Jaabari told Middle East Eye on Saturday evening. “Hebron is now a disaster zone. The occupation has closed all entrances to the city. No one can enter or…
Lula had expressed the view in 2024 that Brazil should remain neutral and not interfere in Russia's war against Ukraine, but in the years that followed had been engaging in diplomacy, including efforts to position Brazil as a potential mediator between Kyiv and Moscow.
Lula da Silva has won the Brazilian election, in another major loss for the far-right.
Far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is refusing to accept the election results, claiming a 2 hour extension to voting granted by the Supreme Court nullifies the result, an extension his team also asked for.
Lula da Silva has won the Brazilian election, in another major loss for the far-right.
Far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is refusing to accept the election results, claiming a 2 hour extension to voting granted by the Supreme Court nullifies the result, an extension his team also asked for.
How can anyone be surprised about the PHP hack when hacking is the business model? We’ve had a cybersecurity crisis for decades, driven by Wall Street financiers and deregulation. Let’s wake up.
Lula defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil's runoff with 51.75 per cent, the first candidate to overturn a first-round defeat since the return of democracy.
The lawsuits in California and Alaska are expected to fail — but they also show how far A.G. Todd Blanche will go to advance Trump’s aims. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a video on Sunday warning "Iran and its proxies" that they would "suffer blows out of all proportion" if they were to target Israel aiming to disrupt the upcoming elections. "It will be a decisive strike against you," he said, adding that "intelligence" suggested…
Lula, an icon of the global left and the most dominant force in Brazilian politics this century, defeats Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro
This article was published in partnership with Agência Pública, Brazil’s largest nonprofit newsroom. Two weeks before the second and decisive round of the Brazilian presidential elections in October, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in Rio de Janeiro for the multi-day celebration of his son Conor’s…
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. A panel of federal judges on Sunday appeared skeptical of the Trump administration’s position in its extraordinary effort to compel California to…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Israelis to cast their ballots for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections, citing the US-Israel war on Iran as an example of "winning together." "When you go to the Polls please remember that Bibi has been an outstanding Warrior Prime Minister," Trump…
Serbian strongman Aleksandar Vucic, a nationalist who has cultivated ties to Donald Trump and Vladmir Putin and has downplayed his country’s 1990s war crimes, conceded defeat in elections Sunday to a slate of candidates backed by a student-led anti-corruption movement. The result has broad similarities to Hungarian…
Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, "including the launch of two ballistic missiles toward the regions of Mecca and Medina." In a statement on X, the ministry also “denounced the continued targeting of the Kingdom’s cities and facilities, and the resulting injuries…
Israel will close all land crossings into and out of the occupied West Bank on Tuesday for its general election, the Israeli army said. The military said it would also bar Palestinian workers from entering most areas of the West Bank from Sunday through Monday. The announcement came a day after Israeli forces imposed…
⚡Russian-friendly Vucic concedes defeat to student protest movement in Serbian election.
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in parliamentary elections on Oct. 25 to the student-led protest movement that has gripped the nation for months.
⚡Russian-friendly Vucic concedes defeat to student protest movement in Serbian election.
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in parliamentary elections on Oct. 25 to the student-led protest movement that has gripped the nation for months.
For almost two years, student-led demonstrations in Serbia rallied against Vucic's right-wing incumbent Serbian Progressive Party. Protesting against alleged corruption in the government, the movement was triggered when a train station canopy in the city of Novi Sad collapsed in 2024, killing 16 people.
The Israeli army will end its military operation in Hebron in the occupied West Bank “within days”, the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation said. Israeli forces have reportedly searched 500 buildings in the occupied West Bank city, but found only two weapons, the report said, adding that army is now preparing to end the…
⚡️Zelensky details expectations for upcoming trilateral peace talks with Russia, US.
Before a meeting between Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump can take place, technical talks among the three countries' negotiating teams must be held first, said Zelensky.
⚡️Zelensky details expectations for upcoming trilateral peace talks with Russia, US.
Before a meeting between Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump can take place, technical talks among the three countries' negotiating teams must be held first, said Zelensky.
Before a meeting between Zelensky, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and U.S. President Donald Trump can take place, technical talks among the three countries' negotiating teams must be held first, said Zelensky.
Israel struck the Islamic University in Gaza City twice in a few hours, wounding students and killing three guards, and killed five more Palestinians across the Strip.
Yemen's Houthis on Sunday said they launched a fresh strike on Saudi Arabia's international airport in the capital Riyadh, hours after the kingdom announced that flights had resumed despite repeated attacks by the Iran-aligned group. King Khalid International Airport's website showed several domestic and international…
State of the Union: Saudi Arabia claimed to have intercepted Houthi missiles near Mecca. The post Iran War Day 240: Trump Says No Strikes on Iran Planned for Sunday appeared first on The American Conservative.
Key developments on Oct. 24-25: Starshield operations restored to normal speed, Zelensky confirms as Elon Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink terms Russian attacks kill 8, injure 51 across Ukraine over past day as drone strikes residential building in Vinnytsia Moscow ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine,…
"I was released because I called the U.S. embassy. Regular Palestinians don’t have a get-out-of-jail card like that," Won told Hell Gate after being detained during an olive harvest.
"I was released because I called the U.S. embassy. Regular Palestinians don’t have a get-out-of-jail card like that," Won told Hell Gate after being detained during an olive harvest.
The death toll from Israeli bombardments across Gaza today has risen to seven after a drone strike killed two Palestinians in the al-Mazraa area east of Deir el-Balah, Wafa news agency reported. The strike also left several people “critically wounded”, Wafa said. Earlier Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians,…
Catholic Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to the violence in Yemen, particularly citing the siege of Taiz as a humanitarian catastrophe. Addressing followers at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, he described the besieged city as a place “where the population suffers due to the lack of food, water and medical…
Nadav Rapaport on Sun, 10/25/2026 - 14:48 As Israel prepares to vote, Palestinians face new movement restrictions and a reported attack on Druze citizens fuels accusations of racism A Palestinian man outside a business marked for demolition by Israeli forces at a checkpoint in Hebron, occupied West Bank, 24 October…
Police in El Qatina in Sudan’s White Nile state, have detained journalist Rasha Hassan following... The post Sudanese journalist detained for sharing online report appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.
This weekly update from the Kyiv Independent aims to shed light on the situation facing Ukrainians living under Russian occupation and the ever-tightening control of information imposed by the Kremlin. Key news as of Oct. 25: Oleshky native warns residents may not survive winter as evacuation hopes rise…
⚡️Moscow ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine, US after Nov. 4, Kremlin aide says.
"The next deadline is now Nov. 4, our major holiday. After that, we will be ready to resume negotiations," Yuri Ushakov said.
The UN Human Rights Office documented hundreds of deaths and injuries in October, with attacks... The post UN human rights chief: ‘Sudan drone strikes killed 306 in three weeks’ appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.
Israeli election season has been dominated by Zionist debate over October 7, but this debate has not included discussion of ending the Gaza genocide because no one in Israeli society wants this to happen.
Israeli election season has been dominated by Zionist debate over October 7, but this debate has not included discussion of ending the Gaza genocide because no one in Israeli society wants this to happen.
At least two Palestinians have been killed and four injured in Israeli air strikes on Khan Younis in Gaza. Al Jazeera said that the attack struck a gathering of people in the al-Sinaa area, while several other Palestinians were also wounded by an Israeli drone strike in nearby al-Mawasi. Ambulance service sources told…
Israel’s parliamentary elections are fast approaching on October 27, with Benjamin Netanyahu facing a challenge from the opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot. Netanyahu is backed by a coalition of religious ultranationalist parties, while Eisenkot a more liberal or secular form of Zionism, pledging to achieve what his…
⚡️Ukraine strikes Russian titanium plant more than 1,400 kilometers from border, monitoring channel claims.
Perm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin said at around 11 a.m. local time that 11 drones had been downed during a Ukrainian attack on the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of a second Holocaust if he loses the upcoming elections, accompanying it on social media with an AI-generated image of a nuclear explosion. In the post on X, he shared text written by Yuval Bloomberg warning of catastrophic circumstances if Netanyahu lost power.…
Some 13% of Israeli voters have yet to decide how they will vote, according to data collected by the Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research at the Israel Democracy Institute
Alongside attacks on Vinnytsia, Russia launched 153 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine overnight on Oct. 25, including 92 jet-powered drones, as well as low-cost Banderol cruise missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said.
At least 20 Palestinians have been detained by Israeli forces during the ongoing military siege of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, which has also led to the displacement of more than 2,200 people. The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that Israeli forces stormed most neighborhoods of Hebron city, raided and…
Good Morning Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us, here are key developments from across the region and beyond: * Israeli forces have sealed off all entrances to Hebron in the occupied West Bank and forcibly displaced around 2,200 Palestinians from their homes. * US President Donald Trump has said…
⚡️️️️️️️Almost 283,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation.
Since Mediazona last updated the figures in early October, the names of 6,880 Russian soldiers were added to the list of those killed.
The Saudi-led coalition says it has intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards Riyadh. The announcement by coalition spokesman Colonel Turki Al-Maliki came after Saudi civil defence authorities said danger has passed in Riyadh, minutes after issuing an alert urging residents to…
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has said that France, Germany and the UK, known as the E3, and Middle Eastern foreign ministers must examine the root causes of military conflict in the region. In Istanbul, the European foreign ministers underlined the urgent need for diplomacy concerning the…
Israeli army has said Palestinians with work permits will be barred from settlements in the occupied West Bank, except industrial zones and other approved areas, on Sunday and Monday. In a post on X, it added that there will be a complete ban on the “entry and exit of Palestinian workers to all of [the occupied West…
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday for a large anti-government demonstration, three days ahead of a general election widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The protest was organised by the October Council, a group founded by the families of victims and hostages taken by Palestinian…
Nine Palestinians, including six children, were treated by Palestinian Red Crescent teams for “suffocation” after Israeli soldiers fired tear gas in Halhul, north of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. Israeli forces have sealed off all entrances to Hebron in the occupied West Bank and forcibly displaced around 2,200…
US President Donald Trump has said Washington could strike Iran "as soon as tomorrow", or reach a “big, beautiful” agreement with Tehran. “We’re thinking about doing it, and maybe tomorrow,” Trump told reporters when asked how far he is from a possible attack on Iran. “Do you really think I’m going to tell you if I’m…
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis renewed their warning to airlines, airport staff and travellers against using Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, with the group's spokesman saying early on Sunday that it was unsafe and remained a "military target." Late on Saturday, King Khalid Airport said it will designate…
‘A disaster zone’: Hebron is under full Israeli siege, mayor says Israeli forces have sealed off all entrances to Hebron in the occupied West Bank and forcibly displaced around 2,200 Palestinians from their homes, Mayor Yousef Jaabari told Middle East Eye on Saturday evening. “Hebron is now a disaster zone. The…
‘A disaster zone’: Hebron is under full Israeli siege, mayor says Bilge Kotan on Sat, 10/24/2026 - 20:42 Israeli forces forcibly displace more than 2,200 people following Friday’s deadly shooting A Palestinian man looks on at empty homes after the Israeli army has forcibly evicted people from the Ein Deir Baha…
⚡️️️️️️️Deadly Russian drone strike targets apartment in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, killing 3, injuring 12.
One of the injured victims is an 11-year-old girl. Five wounded individuals are being treated in the hospital, with two in serious condition and undergoing surgery.
One of the injured victims is an 11-year-old girl. Five wounded individuals are being treated in the hospital, with two in serious condition and undergoing surgery.
Saudi Arabia's international airport in capital Riyadh on Saturday said flights would resume the following day after a two-week closure that followed deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthis, who have kept up their strikes on the kingdom. "Please be advised that Terminal (1) will be designated for domestic flights and…
⚡️Update: Starshield operations restored to normal speed, Zelensky confirms as Elon Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink terms.
Elon Musk said that Ukraine's military violated the terms of service for Starlink, adding that the "loophole" has now been closed.
The US and Israel’s war on Iran, ongoing since February, has never been particularly popular. But two new polls show that as voters prepare for the November 3 midterm elections, they’re thinking about it—and Americans say it’s priority for it to be over. An AP-NORC poll released earlier this week shows about seven in…
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis denied on Saturday Saudi Arabia's report that they attacked the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, after Riyadh said it had intercepted Houthi missiles headed towards the two cities. The group said its operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases, and that it announces such…
Brazil’s Oct. 25 presidential runoff is a referendum on Israel and the final test of Latin America’s rightward swing, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro offering starkly different paths for Palestine.
Brazil’s Oct. 25 presidential runoff is a referendum on Israel and the final test of Latin America’s rightward swing, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro offering starkly different paths for Palestine.
Israeli gunfire has killed a Palestinian man in the al-Musadder area in central Gaza, Al Jazeera reported. Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah reported that it had received the body after Israeli forces opened fire.
⚡️Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian targets 2,500 kilometers from border.
Ukraine struck several targets, including a petrochemical plant and a warehouse in Siberia around 2,500 kilometers away from the border on Oct. 24, monitoring channels reported.
Ukraine struck several targets, including a petrochemical plant and a warehouse in Siberia around 2,500 kilometers away from the border on Oct. 24, monitoring channels reported.
Yemen's Houthi group said it launched attacks at Saudi oil facilities and airports on Saturday including a Saudi Aramco facility in Yanbu, the Rabigh oil refinery and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The group's military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said it also targeted King Fahd International Airport in…
Elon Musk's Grok has made hundreds of thousands of CSAM images, and is fighting for the right to make even more.
Somehow, that's still just the tip of the iceberg.
Grok’s bikini edits were the part most people saw. The record since shows thousands of sexual images of children, no abuse reports filed in 2024 and a company fighting the victims in court.
Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian woman in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Nasser Medical Complex. The woman was reportedly inside a school shelter when she was shot by Israeli forces positioned west of the city.
Next Tuesday, Israel will hold its first general election since the October 7 attacks and the destruction of Gaza. The election campaign has again illustrated the radicalization of Israeli politics, even beyond Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, and the breadth of political forces who staunchly resist the creation of a…
“The consequences of this war are that you are paying nearly $5 [per gallon] in gas. You’re paying more in groceries because of the price of diesel.
He has cheered this war all along because he stands hip-to-hip with Donald Trump.”
Over 1,500 innocent people have been illegally forced from their homes in the West Bank, as Israel begins to demolish an entire neighbourhood.
The entire West Bank is being collectively punished for a shooting incident between two resistance fighters, who have been killed, and IDF soldiers.
⚡️European Parliament Vice President ends hunger strike following Oleshky ceasefire announcement.
European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno announced the hunger strike on Oct. 20, demanding an immediate humanitarian truce in the occupied town.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Saturday said a Saudi strike on Hodeida killed five members of the same families, as both sides press attacks. "Five people, the head of the family, two of his children and his two wives, have been martyred and his daughter wounded as a result of a Saudi enemy air strike on the home of…
Soldiers ordered families out at midnight, flattened several blocks of Ein Deir Baha and marked more homes with black crosses. Israel plans to drive out 2,500 more.
Fayha Shalash on Sat, 10/24/2026 - 12:38 Residents say soldiers gave families five minutes to leave, as demolitions accompany an Israeli military operation that officials warn could trigger a crisis Higazi Shawer Al Tamimi, 70, who was displaced with his family from the Ein Deir Baha neighbourhood by Israeli forces,…
European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno announced the hunger strike on Oct. 20, demanding an immediate humanitarian truce in the occupied town.
Two people wounded in an attack on a church in southern Jordan on Friday have succumbed to their injuries, bringing the death toll to nine, Health Minister Ibrahim Al-Bdour told AFP on Saturday. "The number of fatalities from the attack on the church in the village of Hammoud has risen to nine following the death of a…
I t is not a novel point that Israel like a , or that its behavior toward the United States often more closely the of an adversary than that of an ally. But it’s still worth periodically noting just how extreme its misbehavior on the world stage is, given that it is underwritten by the US taxpayers, even as of it to…
The Palestinian Authority called on Saturday for international pressure on Israel to protect Palestinians after Israel forced more than 1,500 people from their homes in the West Bank city of Hebron. "The growing threats to expand the scope of forced displacement and destruction requires urgent international action…
The governor of Hebron has called for international intervention after around 1,500 Palestinians were forced from their homes in the occupied West Bank. According to the Wafa news agency, Israeli forces since Friday have driven hundreds of people from their homes in the Deir Bahha and al-Jalda areas of Hebron. More…
⚡️Russian attacks kill 4, injure 78 across Ukraine over past day, as drone strikes Kyiv residential building in the morning.
Overnight, Russian forces launched 126 drones, 61 of which were jet-powered, while Ukraine’s air defense managed to suppress 101 drones, including 50 jet-powered drones.
Overnight, Russian forces launched 126 drones, 61 of which were jet-powered, while Ukraine's air defense managed to suppress 101 drones, including 50 jet-powered drones, the Air Force said.
'Monitoring systems had previously recorded disruptions to the Starlink/Starshield service. The speed metrics have now returned to normal,' the ministry says
A Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Iran-aligned group towards Taif and Yanbu on Saturday, as fighting between the sides continued. Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense on Saturday briefly issued alerts warning of potential danger in Taif and Yanbu, as well…
It would be so much better if we could address the challenge of defending Ukraine against Russian aggression without also having to deal with Donald Trump and the psychodramas surrounding him.
Maha Hussaini on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 12:30 Israel's bombing leaves children without parents and women without partners, as bereaved families struggle to survive displacement, poverty and the loss of loved ones A Palestinian child emerges through an opening in the fabric in front of his family's tent in Gaza City on 13…
⚡️Starshield operations restored to speeds of more than 400 km/h, Ukraine's Defense Ministry says.
"We record a speed of more than 400 kilometers per hour, the connection is stable," the ministry said.
Despite Trump’s statement yesterday that billionaire Elon Musk had removed the restrictions from Starlink and Starshield that are crippling Ukraine’s ability to protect itself from Russia, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky said today the restrictions continue.
From the riots of 2005 to the scenes of urban guerrilla warfare on 17 and 18 October, violence in French cities has grown increasingly intense. And the authorities are struggling to respond.
From the riots of 2005 to the scenes of urban guerrilla warfare on 17 and 18 October, violence in French cities has grown increasingly intense. And the authorities are struggling to respond.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel should prepare for international banking sanctions and suggested cryptocurrency could help the country get around them, just four days before the Knesset election. Speaking to Channel 10 on Friday, Netanyahu said Israel needed “an economy that can…
Pauline Hanson was quick to blame the French riots on migrants. But with cost of living the protest’s raison d’être, it sure sounds similar to a certain pivotal revolution.
⚡️️️️️️️Zelensky 'maybe not such a big humanitarian as Putin,' he quips as Ukraine's relations with Trump unravel.
Zelensky made the comment to ABC News two days after U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff praised Putin as "a humanitarian." Hours later, Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles and cluster…
The president made the comment in an interview with ABC News two days after U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff praised Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian." Hours later, Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and cluster munitions.
The Colonisation and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC) has documented 21 attacks by Israeli forces and settlers against Palestinian farmers across six governorates in a span of 12 hours on Friday, Wafa reported. The commission said that the attacks, between 6am and 6pm, included shootings, burning and cutting down of…
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Houthis towards Riyadh, Colonel Turki Al-Maliki, the spokesman for Saudi-led coalition forces said in a post on X. Earlier, he said the kingdom's air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone in the country’s eastern region.
Israeli forces have raided at least 13 towns in the northern occupied West Bank, detaining dozens of Palestinians, Al Jazeera reported. The military raids targeted several cities and towns, including Nablus, Jenin, Tubas and Qalqilya. In the southern occupied West Bank, Israeli forces ordered hundreds of Palestinian…
Israeli forces have raided several areas in the occupied West Bank, including in the governorates of Bethlehem and Salfit, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. The raids were carried out while a major military operation was underway in Hebron, following the killing of two Israeli soldiers in a gunfight. In…
Israeli forces were forcing Palestinian residents of Hebron in the occupied West Bank to evacuate their homes on foot, according to Quds News Network. Earlier, around 20 Israeli military vehicles stormed the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, Al Jazeera reported. The Israeli military said on Friday it had…
⚡️US lawmakers demand answers from Elon Musk over Ukraine Starlink restrictions.
In a public letter, Democratic Senators and Representatives listed five questions concerning Starlink restrictions impacting Ukrainian forces, addressed to Musk.
In a public letter, Democratic Senators and Representatives listed five questions concerning Starlink restrictions impacting Ukrainian forces, addressed to Musk. The demand comes as Ukrainian forces continue to experience severe problems operating Starlink military systems.
Serbia votes on Sunday after Aleksandar Vucic resigned as president to run for prime minister. Barred from a third presidential term, he called a snap election for the earliest legally permitted date — giving a student-led opposition movement just 46 days to campaign.
The Department of Justice filed suit against the state of Alaska on Thursday, preemptively attempting to decertify the state’s election results—unless they win. Their justification: Democratic candidate Mary Peltola, who served as Alaska’s House representative from 2022 to 2025, is running against two men named Dan…
Around 20 Israeli military vehicles stormed the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, Al Jazeera reported, citing its correspondents on the ground. The Israeli military said on Friday it had launched a “counterterrorism” operation in the Hebron area after two Israeli soldiers were killed in a gunfight near the…
Two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded on Friday in an Israeli air strike in western Gaza City, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. The strike hit near the al-Ramli family’s home in the al-Nasr neighbourhood. In a separate attack, an Israeli air strike near a restaurant in western Gaza City…
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Israeli forces and settlers carried out demolitions, raids and attacks across the occupied West Bank on Friday, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. In Hebron, which Israel sealed off hours after two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack nearby, Israeli bulldozers levelled a tile factory, shops and some…
Russian anti-war musician Andrey Makarevich has endorsed Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the October 27 election, drawing fierce criticism online.
Just over a month ago, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić addressed the nation on television. He lamented the difficult circumstances but said that, despite everything, the country had “managed to preserve stability.” To ensure that Serbia could continue “to develop and maintain its internal unity in the face of…
Zelensky says Starlink restrictions are still disrupting Ukrainian operations despite Trump’s claim they were lifted. Deliveries of promised interceptors for Russian ballistic missiles are also delayed, he says, as Russia launches near-daily attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said speed restrictions on Starlink satellite communications terminals and their military version, Starshield, remain in place in Ukraine. He spoke in a video address to the Hudson Institute in Washington, Interfax-Ukraine reported.
'Escalation is coming': Middle East on edge as new Israeli-US attack on Iran looms US diplomats are preparing for embassy evacuations. Israeli fighter jets are conducting sorties on the Iranian border. The mood among Arab and US officials in the region who spoke to Middle East Eye is that it’s a question of when, not…
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Romania says a Russian drone strike sank a cargo ship off its Black Sea coast, killing one sailor and leaving three missing. Nine others were rescued from the Comoros-flagged vessel, which carried Ukrainian and Azerbaijani crew members.
US President Donald Trump told a rally in Florida on Friday that Washington might launch another military operation against Iran. Earlier in the day, asked about comments by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, who said the US could “absolutely” strike Iran as soon as this weekend, Trump said: “If that’s the case, I…
⚡️Trilateral peace talks with Russia, US negotiators to begin in November, Zelensky says.
The peace discussions will begin at the technical level with negotiation teams, Zelensky said. If those efforts prove productive, then meetings between Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump will be held.
The peace discussions will begin at the technical level with negotiation teams, Zelensky said. If those efforts prove productive, then meetings between Zelensky, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and U.S. President Donald Trump will be held.
Yet again, the world is failing to give Yemen the attention it deserves. Well over a month into the renewal of the war between Ansar Allah, known as the Huthis, and the internationally recognized government (IRG), there have already been thousands of military and civilian casualties on both sides. Fierce fighting is…
'Escalation is coming': Middle East on edge as new Israeli-US attack on Iran looms Sean Mathews on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 17:37 Neither Iran nor the US feel the need to make concessions, risking a second round of war that is likely to devastate the Gulf A woman walks through traffic while crossing Enghelab Square in…
Ukraine, Russia agree on local ceasefire for Russian-occupied Oleshky, mediated by Melania Trump; Civilian cargo ship sinks off coast of Romania after Russian drone strike, authorities say; 270 Ukrainian POWs return home in latest swap with Russia; and more.
Israeli human rights group B’Tselem has called for international pressure to stop Israel from forcibly displacing Palestinians in response to Friday’s attack on Israeli soldiers near the occupied West Bank city of Hebron. “Israeli leaders are publicly announcing plans for collective punishment and acts that could…
The upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections will likely lead Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu to renew their misguided war on Iran with even greater ferocity than before in an effort to save their political lives.
Preliminary reports from Ukrainian monitoring channels suggest Storm Shadow cruise missiles were used in an attack on Oryol, Russia, apparently aimed at the Proton military components factory. Residents reported explosions and thick smoke.
The White House says Melania Trump was involved in arranging a temporary ceasefire in the occupied town of Oleshky to facilitate the evacuation of civilians. Russia's military chief says his forces will halt fire on the Kherson front starting Oct. 27.
Key developments on Oct. 23: Ukraine, Russia agree on local ceasefire for Russian-occupied Oleshky, mediated by Melania Trump Civilian cargo ship sinks off coast of Romania after Russian drone strike, authorities say Ukraine to end automatic 100% mobilization exemptions for critical industries, Prime Minister says…
Fear and disbelief prevail among those in Brazil who are concerned about the environment. A climate denier and voluble supporter of dismantling Brazil’s environmental agencies may well be the country`s next president. Brazil’s current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (known simply as “Lula”) faces Flávio…
The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a US envoy said Friday, after mounting threats by both Washington and Israel this week. “Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely,” Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, told Israeli army radio in response to a…
Israel will hold parliamentary elections on October 27. Recent opinion polls show Likud, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, trailing Yashar, the party led by former Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. Neither party has a decisive lead, however.
Valery Gerasimov, chief of the Russian military’s General Staff, said Russian forces would cease fire on the Kherson front starting at 4 a.m. on October 27 for a humanitarian operation in Oleshky (Alyoshki in Russian).
A Ukrainian soldier spent nearly eight months alone at the front after a Russian drone strike killed his comrade and cost him a foot. He amputated the other himself. Commanders say they lifted him beneath a giant drone — the first known rescue of its kind.
The Comoros-flagged cargo ship Khoryv sank in the Black Sea off Romania’s coast after a drone attack, Reuters reported. The ship had 13 sailors from Ukraine and Azerbaijan aboard. One crew member was killed, nine were rescued, and three remain missing.
Ukraine’s armed forces have evacuated a wounded soldier from the front line by drone for the first time, Reuters reported. The news agency recounted the rescue of 49-year-old Kostiantyn Vlasenko in the Kharkiv region, based on his account.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said a large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank is “on the way”, after two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack in Hebron on Friday. Speaking in Hebron later on Friday, Netanyahu said he and Defence Minister Israel Katz were considering an army…
The upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections will likely lead Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu to renew their misguided war on Iran with even greater ferocity than before in an effort to save their political lives.
Ukrainian forces launched a missile attack on Russia’s Oryol region. Preliminary reports from Ukrainian monitoring channels suggest the target was the Proton factory, which produces optoelectronic equipment and components for military use.
Imran Mulla on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 15:32 Bell was accused of singling out Muslim faith schools for criticism in 2005 when he was head of Ofsted Sir David Bell, who led the antisemitism review published this week, made the remarks in 2005 when he was the head of Ofsted, Britain's schools regulator. (Screengrab) Off The…
Meta Chooses Sides in Brazil’s Election - As Brazilians prepare to vote in the runoff election this Sunday, October 25, Meta has been working to lift the candidacy of Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro.
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Italy has called for the immediate release of five Italian activists, all women, held by Israeli forces in the West Bank, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday. Italian foreign ministry sources said the women were detained on Thursday by Israeli police in Kiryat Arba settlement near Hebron in the occupied…
As Brazilians prepare to vote in the runoff election this Sunday, October 25, Meta has been working to lift the candidacy of Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro.
Meron Rapoport on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 15:09 Likud is set to haemorrhage seats but the election is too close to call and voters appear not to have lost any of their right-wing fervour Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets members of the public at a mall in Ramla, 19 October 2026 (Amir Cohen/Reuters) On As so…
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington could end the war with Iran quickly, but questioned whether to seek a swift conclusion or let the conflict wind down gradually. "We could end it very quickly," Trump said. "Do we want to finish it off or just want to let it wither?" Speaking to reporters on the…
U.S. President Donald Trump may be considering further sanctions relief for Russia following his recent diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, several Ukrainian and U.S. officials familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent.
Kyiv Independent journalists Jimmy Rushton and Danylo Mokryk argue that Donald Trump’s pressure on Kyiv is backfiring — strengthening support for Volodymyr Zelensky while undermining trust in the United States.
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⚡️️ Trump vows to fix Ukraine's Starlink problems if they continue, may call Musk.
"If there's a problem, I will get it straightened out," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Palestinian citizens of Israel face considerable discrimination, with racist rhetoric and marginalization increasing since Oct. 7. Nevertheless, and despite considerable evidence to the contrary, some are convinced that the system can be changed from within. The post An Israeli Druze Received Two Government Orders on…
As Brazil heads to the polls on Sunday, the latest polls show Flávio Bolsonaro’s lead over incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowing. One pollster, , had the eldest of Jair’s brood on 45 percent, just 1 point ahead of Lula.Qeast Flávio’s rejection rates have been steadily climbing since he flopped in…
Serbia’s student-led opposition enters Sunday’s parliamentary election locked in a dead heat with Aleksandar Vučić—even as voters brace for ballot manipulation.
Armed Jewish settlers arrived in two vehicles near the Ajja roundabout, south of Jenin, and demolished a memorial honouring Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Palestinian news agency Wafa reports. The local municipality had erected the monument to commemorate the Palestinian journalist. An Israeli soldier shot…
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⚡️️ Ukrainian drone attack triggers shut down of Moscow airports, drone debris reported on tarmac.
Restrictions were placed on incoming and outgoing flights in Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky airports, Russian civilian aviation authority Rosaviatsiya reported.
Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown of the West Bank and promised to destroy the Hebron neighbourhood two gunmen came from, using the plan that emptied three refugee camps in 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump may be considering further sanctions relief for Russia following his recent diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, several Ukrainian and U.S. officials familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent. The potential move would fit an approach in which the Trump administration…
"I was released because I called the U.S. embassy. Regular Palestinians don’t have a get-out-of-jail card like that," Won told Hell Gate after being detained during an olive harvest.
Restrictions were placed on incoming and outgoing flights in Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky airports, Russian civilian aviation authority Rosaviatsiya reported.
The Fellowship PAC routed more than half a million dollars in support of Democrats through a firm co-founded by former Trump crypto adviser Bo Hines. The post Giant Crypto Super PAC Funnels Big Money to Former Trump Official’s Firm to Support… Democrats? appeared first on The Intercept.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will decide when to carry out a major military operation in the occupied West Bank. “I have reviewed a very extensive operation in the West Bank that will be unprecedented since ’67, and we will choose the timing of its implementation,” Netanyahu said. In the 1967…
Israelis head to the polls on October 27 for a general election that will pit the right-wing bloc of current prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a bloc consisting of centre and left-wing parties. The governing parties and the opposition grouping both look set to fall short of an outright majority. Everything may…
⚡️️ Civilian cargo ship sinks off coast of Romania after Russian drone strike, authorities say.
One person was confirmed dead, and three others were missing from the 13-member crew, according to Romanian President Nicusor Dan.
Russia and Ukraine will temporarily pause fighting to allow residents of Oleshky, a city in the occupied part of Ukraine’s Kherson region, to evacuate safely.
How five decades of business deals, intelligence contacts, and political favors led to a president who now sides with the Kremlin in a war killing Ukrainian civilians
⚡️️ Breaking: Russia, Ukraine agree to Oleshky ceasefire mediated by Melania Trump, White House says.
The move comes amid increased attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the city, which over the past weeks has gained international attention, including from Pope Leo XIV.
‘We Intend to Succeed’: French Student Protesters Explain Why They’re at the Barricades
French students in Paris tell Byline Times why they've joined the protests hitting the…
The move comes amid increased attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the city, which over the past weeks has gained international attention, including from Pope Leo XIV.
Ghada Majadli on Thu, 10/22/2026 - 06:57 Balad leader Sami Abu Shehade's ousting from the Knesset race marks an escalation of repression in a system that has always made Palestinian representation conditional A Joint List election billboard in Nazareth featuring Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh (left), with Yousef…
In a divisive election two years in the making, Serbian voters will choose between a political experiment and an autocrat — with all of Europe watching. The post Can Serbia’s students defeat its strongman? appeared first on Coda Story.
Imran Mulla on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 10:32 The Bell report finds that anti-Jewish attitudes are 'less prevalent', while 'anti-Israel sentiments are more prevalent' Britain's Education Secretary Lucy Powell arrives ahead of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, north-west England, on September 26, 2026. (AFP)…
State of the Union: Oil prices spiked as President Trump mulled another round of fighting. The post Iran War Day 238: War Could Last Another Year, UN Ambassador Admits appeared first on The American Conservative.
Brazilian voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for the presidential runoff between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, with polls showing a tight race that will decide whether Brazil remains led by the left or joins the right-wing surge across Latin America.…
MEE staff on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 13:12 At least seven people were killed and others wounded by unidentified gunmen Off Two gunmen on Friday shot and killed at least seven people inside a church in Jordan's Karak region, according to multiple local news reports. Jordan's Al-Mamlaka broadcaster quoted a source as saying…
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both defended Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy after his campaign released a TV ad that appears to accuse Democratic nominee Amy Acton of lying about being sexually abused as a child. Acton’s stepfather was indicted in 1978 on charges of sexually…
Recent Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and the Yemeni group’s growing leverage over Red Sea shipping have played to Iran's strategic advantage, increasing pressure on Riyadh and strengthening Tehran’s position in the regional conflict. The Houthis’ capture in September of the strategic Yemeni port city of…
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Muslim protesters say demands for better schools cannot be separated from Islamophobia, discrimination and police violence The post For young French Muslims, the student protests are also a fight against racism appeared first on Hyphen.
Eleven days after Ukraine's Starshield terminals started mysteriously malfunctioning, there is still nobody in Washington who wants to take responsibility, while Trump administration officials continue pointing fingers firmly at SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
The U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine would, among other things, offer Ukraine an investment program and EU membership in exchange for abandoning its bid to join NATO, The Economist reported.
Eleven days after Ukraine's Starshield terminals started mysteriously malfunctioning, there is still nobody in Washington who wants to take responsibility, while Trump administration officials continue pointing fingers firmly at SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The Wall Street Journal reported on Oct. 23 that U.S. President…
The U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine would, among other things, offer Ukraine an investment program and EU membership in exchange for abandoning its bid to join NATO, The Economist reported. For Russia, the plan calls for an easing of sanctions and a partial restoration of economic and political ties with the West.
Israel’s Channel 12 reports that far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ordered Israeli forces to demolish numerous Palestinian buildings around Hebron’s northern entrance following a shooting there. Israeli forces killed two Palestinians during the exchange of fire, which also wounded six Israeli soldiers.
MEE staff on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 10:36 Israeli forces shut Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque and intensify raids as ministers call to dismantle the Palestinian Authority Israeli soldier stands guard near a shooting scene in Hebron in the occupied West Bank 23 October 2026 (Reuters/Ammar Awad) Off Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
“Almost all of the worst ideas in the United States have been intentionally exported to Brazil as a way to make Brazil a worse country that’s more in line with U.S. interests.” The post The Stakes of Brazil’s Presidential Election appeared first on The Intercept.
James Schneider on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 09:30 Brazil's election runoff this weekend could see Lula da Silva deposed by the pro-Israel, Trump-backed Flavio Bolsonaro Brazilian senator and presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) joins his supporters at a rally ahead of the runoff presidential…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered security forces to “immediately impose a closure on the city of Hebron” following a shooting at its northern entrance early this morning. Reports say the incident left two Palestinians dead and six Israeli soldiers wounded. Writing on X, Netanyahu also said he had…
Starlink’s military version in Ukraine is still subject to a speed restriction, the Associated Press reported, citing a senior European official familiar with the situation.
Starlink’s military version in Ukraine is still subject to a speed restriction, the Associated Press reported, citing a senior European official familiar with the situation.
Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The Israeli military said that it killed two suspected of carrying out an attack near Hebron, occupied West Bank. Six settlers reportedly sustained injuries of varying severity in the shooting operation, two of them critically wounded. Saudi…
In simple terms of territory taken and lost, 2026 has been a year of relative success for Kyiv on the front line.
Though other parts of the front line have largely stabilized, Russia’s main goal continues to be the capture of the remainder of Donetsk Oblast.
Six settlers reportedly sustained injuries of varying severity in a shooting operation near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. Two of the Israelis were critically wounded, while the rest sustained injuries ranging between moderate and minor.
Alexander Ward and Lara Seligman of the Wall Street Journal reported today that Trump called Elon Musk yesterday to ask him to stop throttling Starlink’s military-grade communications system, Starshield, in Ukraine.
This autumn, as Russia escalated its total-war-style strike campaign against Ukraine’s critical infrastructure and economy, and relations between Kyiv and Washington hit an all-time low, the daily battles along Ukraine’s vast battlefield have faded into the background of the information space. Despite the reduced…
The Israeli military said that it killed two suspected of carrying out an attack near Hebron, occupied West Bank. A cordon had been imposed in the area alongside searches, it said in a statement. The details of the alleged attack remains unclear.
The Western Hemisphere’s rightward turn has more to do with thermostatic politics than the demise of USAID. The post Why is Latin America Swinging to the Right? appeared first on The American Conservative.
US president Donald Trump suggested that Washington may launch more attacks targeting Iran. "This should have been done a long time ago by other presidents, the Iran war, and we’ve knocked the hell out of them, and we may do it a little bit further," he told reporters. In response to questions about the public…
Saudi Arabia's civil defence issued early warning alerts in Riyadh and later Najran, before it announced that the danger in the two cities had passed. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthis towards Riyadh.
Saudi strikes on a residential home in the Taiz governorate killed and injured five civilians overnight. According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Environment, one citizen was killed as a result of the attacks and four other were wounded, some in critical condition.
The spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday that its air defences intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the Houthis towards southern Saudi Arabia.
An Israeli air strike on a vehicle in Gaza City’s Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood killed at least one Palestinian and wounded others. Another Israeli strike killed one Palestinian in Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, a source at Al-Awda Hospital told Al Jazeera. Israeli forces also shot and killed a teenage girl in the…
⚡️️️️️️️Amid Starlink crisis, Finnish tech giants announce plan to help Ukraine build its own sovereign satellite system.
"Ukraine needs secure, sovereign, and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls," ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski said.
⚡️️️️️️️Amid Starlink crisis, Finnish tech giants announce plan to help Ukraine build its own sovereign satellite system.
"Ukraine needs secure, sovereign, and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls," ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski said.
"Ukraine needs secure, sovereign, and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls," ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski said in a press release announcing the deal with Kyiv.
Pauline Hanson was quick to blame the French riots on migrants who "reject Western values". But with cost of living the protest's raison d'être, it sure sounds similar to a certain pivotal revolution. The post French riots are threatening Western civilisation! Wait, I’m being passed a note… appeared first on Crikey.
The UN has told Palestinian officials it will stop receiving Palestinians returning from Egypt and coordinating their entry into Gaza from mid-November, citing security risks and repeated Israeli arrests, Drop Site News reported, quoting a senior source. The Palestinian source, who is involved in negotiations, said…
At 12 years old, Amy Acton was the victim of sexual abuse. Now, Acton is the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Ohio and her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, is turning her history of abuse into a political attack ad.
At 12 years old, Amy Acton was the victim of sexual abuse. Now, Acton is the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Ohio and her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, is turning her history of abuse into a political attack ad.
Brazil will elect a new president on Sunday. Surprisingly, a recent poll gave right-winger Flávio Bolsonaro a close lead over leftist president Lula.
@vmbarbara.bsky.social looks into why many Brazilians want a change in government and if Trump is playing a role.
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Brazil will elect a new president on Sunday. Surprisingly, a recent poll gave right-winger Flávio Bolsonaro a close lead over leftist president Lula.
@vmbarbara.bsky.social looks into why many Brazilians want a change in government and if Trump is playing a role.
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As Washington renews peace efforts, a source close to Zelensky’s office tells Meduza that U.S. pressure is indirectly pushing Zelensky toward “soft capitulation,” as Moscow maintains its territorial demands and intensifies attacks.
“Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers compared Michigan to Nazi Germany on Sunday,” reports @alexbkane.bsky.social, who just returned from the campaign trail.
Read on for his latest coverage of the hotly contested race between Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed.
Like President Donald Trump before them, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are attempting to forge new coalitions to win Michigan. These are the voters who could make the difference.
Starlink Throttling In Ukraine Again Shows Musk’s Right Wing Extremism Is A National Security Threat
Last year you might recall how Elon Musk’s far right...
Last year you might recall how Elon Musk’s far right wing extremism (and endlessly incoherent behavior) had many countries reconsidering their use of his low-Earth orbit satellite company, Starlink. It was driven by the fact that Musk had restricted Ukraine’s access to the service near Crimea because he personally…
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21 for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. At the start of the meeting, Putin announced that Russia had freed Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen serving a prison sentence on mercenary charges related to his service…
The African Union (AU) has added its voice to a chorus of international condemnation after... The post African Union condemns deadly drone strikes in Sudan, Abyei appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.
On October 20, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and representatives of European countries in Oslo, where he presented his proposals for a peace settlement to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
⚡️️️️️️️Kyiv denies reports that Trump, Musk have restored Starlink speeds in Ukraine.
"Overall, nothing has changed anywhere," a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 22. Starlink's speed cap of 161 kilometers per hour remains in effect, the official said.
Sami Abu Shehadeh’s disqualification sends a clear message: Jewish-majority state institutions will now determine who can represent Palestinian citizens. The post Israel’s election won’t change the new reality of political apartheid appeared first on +972 Magazine.
Otherwise, Elon Musk sets U.S. foreign policy. The post SpaceX Is a De Facto Government Agency. It Should Be Nationalized. appeared first on The American Prospect.
"Overall, nothing has changed anywhere," a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 22. Starlink's speed cap of 161 kilometers per hour remains in effect, the official said.
State of the Union: Israeli military jets have been maneuvering near the Iranian border. The post Iran War Day 237: U.S., Israel Planning to Resume Strikes in November, Per Report appeared first on The American Conservative.
Protests are erupting all over Europe against high costs of living and conditions for students and workers. Where is the UK in all of this? Plus: The IMF’s attack on welfare, big tech’s stranglehold on governments and infrastructure, and Dalia defends Sally Rooney on Politics Live. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial &…
PODCAST: What’s at stake for Palestinian citizens in Israel’s election?
Leena Dallasheh discusses the echoes of military rule in today's crackdown on Palestinian dissent, and the struggle for a more substantive form of citizenship.
As Houthi drones and missiles reach Riyadh and Dammam, a Saudi writer finds his compatriots anxious, distrustful of official accounts and unwilling to speak openly, while foreign residents bear the brunt of a hardening nationalism. The post A Saudi on the Silent Fear of the Houthi Strikes appeared first on New Lines…
President Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on military-grade Starlink in Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reports. U.S. and Ukrainian officials said the system began operating more normally soon afterward.
After U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin, Russia and Ukraine said they were open to resuming peace talks with Washington in November. But overnight strikes continued: Russian missiles killed one person in Kyiv, and Ukrainian drones wounded two in Moscow.
"As much as I love you, Brad, and I care about you, first and foremost, the Palestinian farmers who need to farm their land need access to their land. This needs to be the priority."
"I was released because I called the U.S. embassy. Regular Palestinians don’t have a get-out-of-jail card like that," Won told Hell Gate after being detained during an olive harvest.
Three-way talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine could resume in November. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed this, following statements from the Kremlin that it was ready for such talks.
Some Rosneft refineries are deliberately stretching repairs from days into weeks, Bloomberg reports, as repeated Ukrainian strikes make the costs unsustainable. Company insiders fear just a few more months of war in Ukraine could cause lasting damage.
Hours after U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called Vladimir Putin a "humanitarian" during talks in St. Petersburg, a barrage of Russian missiles struck central Kyiv, killing at least one person and injuring over 20.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are having only a "limited" economic impact on the kingdom so far, owing to robust domestic demand, the IMF's regional director told AFP, though geopolitical uncertainty remains a threat. The Iranian-backed Yemeni group has ramped up its attacks on Saudi Arabia in recent weeks, hitting…
Rosneft officials are concerned that even a few more months of the war in Ukraine could cause lasting damage to the company’s business, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
The electronic warfare station was hit near the village of Gulevka in Russia's Bryansk Oblast. According to the General Staff, targeting Russian electronic warfare systems improves Ukraine's ability to effectively deploy drones.
Michigan’s US Senate nominees, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, faced off Wednesday night in their final debate of a toss-up race less than two weeks before the midterms. They clashed over rising costs, the war in Iran, and mass violence by ICE under Donald Trump. El-Sayed tied Rogers to the Trump…
Brazil Must Choose a President – Lula or Bolsonaro. Think It’s a No-Brainer? Think Again
On Sunday, Brazil will elect a new president. Flávio Bolsonaro, a right-winger who supports military rule and has a laundry list of scandals to his name, is currently ahead of Lula.
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⚡️️️️ EU responds to Trump diesel deal with new Russia energy sanctions.
A key focus of the latest proposed sanctions listings is Russia's oil processing, refining, and exporting capacity, with 31 listings spanning the breadth of Russia, from St. Petersburg to Sakhalin.
"Ordinary Russians in the regions know little about this war. They are told about downed drones and damaged buildings, and as long as the explosions are far away, that is enough," writes Andrii Sukharyna, head of analytics at Join Ukraine, in this op-ed.
A key focus of the latest proposed sanctions listings is Russia's oil processing, refining, and exporting capacity, with 31 listings spanning the breadth of Russia, from St. Petersburg to Sakhalin.
An Israeli drone strike killed one Palestinian in Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, a source at Al-Awda Hospital told Al Jazeera. Another drone strike wounded 13 Palestinians in northern Gaza City, the Palestine Red Crescent said. A drone attack on al-Shifa Street in western Gaza City also caused injuries.…
On the night of Sept. 12, Ukrainian drones attacked Taganrog. Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reported hits on an FPV drone production facility, two drone storage sites, a Pantsir air defense system, and a radar. Local authorities, as usual, listed something else: 16 commercial buildings, five cars, a football
Leena Dallasheh discusses the echoes of military rule in today's crackdown on Palestinian dissent, and the struggle for a more substantive form of citizenship. The post PODCAST: What’s at stake for Palestinian citizens in Israel’s election? appeared first on +972 Magazine.
On Sunday, Brazil will elect a new president. Astonishingly, Flávio Bolsonaro, a right-winger who supports military rule and has a laundry list of scandals to his name, is currently ahead of Lula.
High prices and an immigration crackdown hit hard in the little Central Valley city of Livingston. The post A California Town Swung Heavily for Trump. Is It Swinging Back? appeared first on .
When students in France took to the streets in 1968 to protest the country’s crumbling education system and Gaullist government, they transformed public statues into participants in their cause.
Today, student demonstrators in France are addressing many of the same issues at the heart of May 68.
Saudi state oil company Aramco has told staff to evacuate its headquarters in Dhahran on the Gulf, six people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday, as fighting between the world's largest crude exporter and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis intensifies. Clashes between the Houthis and a Saudi-led coalition…
On Oct. 21, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff gushingly praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for being a "humanitarian." Just a few hours later, Kyiv once again came under a fresh barrage of devastating Russian missiles, killing at least one person and injuring over 20. "We thought
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s fascinating documentary is now the object of obsession for moviegoers everywhere. It’s a pretty exciting moment, groups of friends racing off to the theater, talking avidly in the parking lot afterward, going home to think about it some more, seeking out more friends with whom to…
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Former intelligence director Alexandre Ramagem fled after his conviction for trying to overturn Brazil’s 2022 election. Authorities there are investigating whether he had help.
Yemen's Houthis have claimed attacks on Saudi Arabia's defence ministry in Riyadh, Saudi oil giant Aramco's facilities in Yanbu, as well as Abha International Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, in the last 24 hours. Saudi authorities reported earlier that two people were killed in the attack on…
As Brazilians head to the polls to vote in a runoff election, Amazon deforestation is also on the ballot. New data from Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE) find that incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva presided over the lowest deforestation levels ever recorded in both the Amazon rainforest…
Brendan Carr, A Weak Coward, Threatens Journalists For Covering Polls Trump Doesn’t Like
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Brendan Carr is a silly, hypocritical fascist who splits his time between destroying U.S. consumer protection standards and media consolidation limits, and abusing his position as FCC boss to threaten broadcast networks for airing stuff like comedy. Or journalism. Or politicians that the increasingly-unpopular…
One of the most closely watched races in the midterm elections is in Michigan between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed is a former public health official who is campaigning on a platform of Medicare for All, ending military aid to Israel, and getting corporate money out of politics. Rogers…
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Two more Palestinians, including a teenage girl, were killed by Israeli fire in areas in northern and southern Gaza, Al Jazeera and Wafa news agency report, citing medical sources. According to the reports, a 17-year-old girl was killed by Israeli fire to the head in the al-Faluja area in northern Gaza. Medical…
Two Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli strike targeting a vehicle southwest of Gaza City, Al Jazeera reports citing medical sources. The attack struck the Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood, wounding several other Palestinians.
Trump blamed Russia’s failed assault on Kyiv on a “stupid general” who got his tanks stuck in the mud. In reality, Ukrainian forces stopped the advance. And the general Trump doubts is still alive has since been promoted.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters Wednesday that airing what he calls “Fake Polls and Suppression Polls” could violate their regulatory obligations, putting the FCC in the middle […] The post Brendan Carr warns broadcasters about ‘fake polls’ as a real polling scandal unfolds…
Two former Azov commanders are leading the defense of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk — but while Ukrainian forces are pushing Russia back near Sloviansk, Kramatorsk faces a growing threat of a breakthrough.
During previous repatriations, Russia at times returned the bodies of its own soldiers to Kyiv, with Ukrainian officials alleging the practice may have been aimed at avoiding compensation payments to Russian families or reflected a "negligent attitude toward their own people."
Zelensky condemned Russia’s latest strikes on Kyiv, which killed one person and injured more than 20. He said the attack, launched just hours after Trump envoy Witkoff held talks with Putin, showed that Moscow’s approach to the war hadn’t changed.
President Trump has repeatedly promised to end the Russia–Ukraine war within 24 hours, though peace talks have made little substantive progress so far. Just as often, he returns to a story about the early days of the full-scale invasion — tweaking a minor detail each time — describing Russian tanks that were advancing…
Polls suggest deadlock between Netanyahu and Zionist opposition parties ahead of Israel’s election, with neither set to secure enough seats to form a government. Yet opposition leaders have rejected the idea of allying with an Arab party to achieve victory. Mansour Abbas is trying to change their minds. The post The…
The Ukrainian command is trying to stop the Russian offensive — the decisive push in the battle for Donbas — on the approaches to the Kramatorsk-Sloviansk urban area. To do this, it has created two operational groupings, both led by veterans of the Azov Brigade: the “Center” grouping, tasked with holding Sloviansk, is…
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European Union officials are searching for someone to represent Europe’s position in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Politico reported that discussion of candidates intensified after U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21.
Hours after Putin met with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss ending the war, Russia struck Kyiv with drones and missiles, killing one person and injuring more than 20, including children.
Russian forces launched a mass combined attack overnight with Iskander-M, S-400, Zircon, and Onyx missiles, as well as 210 drones of various types, including 110 jet-powered drones, the Air Force reported.
Ukrainian forces attacked several Russian regions with drones overnight on October 22, including Moscow and the surrounding Moscow region. In Voronovo, part of the New Moscow area, two people were injured in the strike.
Barry Malone on Wed, 10/21/2026 - 21:19 Western media commemorate the Israelis killed three years ago, while largely ignoring the genocide that began the same day A girl looks at the temporary tents of displaced Palestinians, alongside destroyed buildings, in Gaza City on 7 October 2026 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off Just…
US President Donald Trump said that Washington could end its war on Iran now, but wants to make sure the outcome "lasts for a long time". "It'll end very soon. We could leave now, but we want to make sure it lasts for a long time," Trump said at a rally in South Carolina. The US president claimed that they defeated…
⚡️Update: Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv damages ambulances, kills 1, injures 22.
Among the 22 people who were injured are four children, one of whom has been hospitalized, the State Emergency Service reported.
⚡️Update: Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv damages ambulances, injures 15, including 2 children.
Russian ballistic missiles struck transport and medical infrastructure in Kyiv on the night of Oct. 21-22, injuring 15 people as explosions rocked the city.
US Vice President JD Vance told reporters that he is "not endorsing" Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu just days before Israeli parliamentary elections are set to take place. "I’m not attacking Bibi Netanyahu. I’m not endorsing Bibi Netanyahu," he said during a press conference in Ohio ahead of Israel's…
⚡️Explosions, fires reported amid overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Lipetsk, Russia.
Ukrainian drones struck a multi-story building in Lipetsk and caused multiple explosions around the city, according to Ukrainian monitoring channels.
Ukrainian drones struck a multi-story building in Lipetsk and caused multiple explosions around the city, according to Ukrainian monitoring channels. Eyewitness footage from the scene appears to show low-flying Ukrainian drones and fires lighting up the night sky.
Opinion | Your favourite story is lying to you, writes John Birmingham. The Russian bots never went quiet — they were back within two days. Ukraine's access to Starlink, however, remains throttled.
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One person was killed and eight wounded in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, according to Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation agency. The agency said in a statement on X that the attack resulted in material damage currently undergoing assessment.
Israeli settlers are blocking, assaulting, and robbing Palestinian olive harvesters. For some 100,000 families in the West Bank who rely on the harvest for income, this season may decide whether the olive harvest survives at all.
⚡️Russian ballistic missiles rock Kyiv in late-night attack, injuring 6.
In the Dniprovsky district, a car service station and a private residential building were damaged in the attack. In the Darnitsky district, missiles hit near a transportation infrastructure facility.
Your favourite story is lying to you. The Russian bots never went quiet — they were back within two days. Ukraine's access to Starlink, however, remains throttled. The post Ukraine didn’t kill the Putinbots. But it did hand Musk and Trump an excuse appeared first on Crikey.
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russian ballistic missiles struck multiple locations in Kyiv late on Oct. 21, injuring six people. In the Dniprovsky district, a car service station and a private residential building were damaged in the attack, according to Kyiv Mayor
Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed seven Palestinians and wounded 24 others in the past day, according to the health ministry on Wednesday. Since the “ceasefire” in Gaza began in October 2025, Israeli attacks have continued, killing 1,534 Palestinians and wounding 5,486 others, the ministry said, adding that…
Iran believes the U.S. and Israel may strike before the midterms. Top security official Gen. Mohsen Rezaei tells Drop Site Iran has new targets in its sights.
The march on the iconic Place de la République in the French capital had barely begun when riot police — known as the Compagnies républicaines de sécurité, or CRS — fired tear gas in the square.
JD Vance said he was “disgusted” at members of his own party “whining” about the contents of a political ad produced by Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign featuring his opponent's estranged mother. Amy Acton was removed from her mother and stepfather's custody at age 12 after she was sexually abused.
JD Vance said he was “disgusted” at members of his own party “whining” about the contents of a political ad produced by Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign featuring his opponents estranged mother. Amy Acton was removed from her mother and stepfather's custody at age 12 after she was sexually abused.
Two Palestinians were killed and several others injured, including one critically, on Wednesday after an Israeli drone fired a missile near the headquarters of the United Nations agency supporting Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) in the southern al-Rimal neighbourhood, west of Gaza City, Wafa reported. The strike targeted…
Israeli settlers are blocking, assaulting, and robbing Palestinian olive harvesters. For some 100,000 families in the West Bank who rely on the harvest for income, this season may decide whether the olive harvest survives at all.
Vice President JD Vance defended Trump envoy Steve Witkoff for calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” after Russia released American prisoner Stephen Hubbard, arguing that securing Hubbard’s release mattered more than Witkoff’s choice of words.
Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher from Michigan, had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
W hen the credits began to roll at the screening I attended of , Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s buzzy new documentary, it was like waking up from a dream. I walked away from those three hours — which felt like quite a bit less, despite the long sequences free of dialogue — with my opinion of Elizabeth Holmes…
Two people have been killed in a strike on Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oilfield, according to the kingdom's state news agency on Wednesday, citing an energy ministry official. There was no impact on operations in the field following the drone attack, the statement added.
From mocking the Amy Acton's therapy to an ad featuring her estranged mother, Vivek Ramaswamy and his allies have made it his closing argument against her in the Ohio governor's race.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday threatened the Iranian supreme leader, saying he wants to "overthrow the regime in Iran". In a post to X, Netanyahu was quoted as saying during an address to an Israeli army officer course graduation ceremony that "the regime in Iran has still not learned its…
The official spokesman of the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis, Turki al-Maliki, said on Wednesday that his forces intercepted and destroyed two Houthi drones launched from Yemen heading toward the kingdom’s eastern and southern regions, according to a post on X. Air strikes have also once again targeted…
For the past several months, the DHS and DOJ have been pushing hard to make Trump’s illegal voter election conspiracy theories a reality. Trump continues to claim millions of non-citizen voters are participating in federal elections — something he persists in proclaiming despite having won two of the last three…
DOJ Turns A Thumb Drive And A Post-It Note Into A Lawsuit Aimed At Disrupting Voting In California
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Key developments on Oct. 21: Kremlin 'ready' to resume trilateral peace talks with US, Ukraine, Putin claims 'Everything was in ruins' — At least 2 killed, 2 injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad Oblast during training exercises, Moscow
Analysts say Trump’s diesel deal with Putin is unlikely to significantly lower global diesel prices, Reuters reports. Russia’s pledged volumes are too small, and Ukrainian strikes on refineries have limited Moscow's ability to boost exports.
On the night of May 10, 1968, the most storied night in the last century of French of civil unrest, nearly 40,000 students faced off against policemen in the Latin Quarter of Paris—one of the largest crowds the city's swelling protest movement had yet assembled. Famously, cobblestones were torn up from the streets to…
The Kremlin has instructed pro-government media to call Russian attacks on Ukraine “Putin strikes,” sources told Meduza. The apparent inspiration is Stalin-era propaganda — and the goal may be to boost Putin’s slipping approval ratings.
Israeli forces arrested US congressional candidate Brad Lander for helping Palestinians harvest olives in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, before releasing him with a "warning". In a post on X, Lander said: “I’ve been released from [Israeli military] custody with a 'warning,' apparently because of my public…
Trump wants Russia and Ukraine to sign a peace deal at the G20 summit in Miami this December, The Atlantic reports. Sources say he envisions standing between Putin and Zelensky at the signing — and hasn't ruled out using force to compel Ukraine to agree.
The guy who tried and failed to catch Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a gotcha question about his supposed loyalty to the Muslim Brotherhood is reportedly the son of a Republican strategist who received $250,000 last month to campaign against El-Sayed.
Donald Trump’s deal with the Kremlin to supply diesel to the global market is unlikely to lower prices substantially, analysts and market participants interviewed by Reuters said. The promised quantities are too small, and Ukrainian attacks are preventing Russia from increasing production.
Democratic US congressional candidate Brad Lander said Wednesday that he was released by Israeli forces with a “warning” after he and dozens of others were detained while helping Palestinians harvest olives in the illegally occupied West Bank.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is closing out one of the nastiest races of the 2026 cycle by suggesting that Democrat Amy Acton, his opponent in the Ohio governor’s race, has lied about the well-documented childhood sexual abuse she experienced for political gain. In a contest marked by sharp personal attacks and partisan…
Democratic US congressional candidate Brad Lander said Wednesday that he was released by Israeli forces with a “warning” after he and dozens of others were detained while helping Palestinians harvest olives in the illegally occupied West Bank.
“These detentions by the IDF are one more attempt to undermine Palestinians’ right to harvest their olive groves, travel on their roads, and live in their homes,” said the US congressional candidate.
State of the Union: The Israeli PM reportedly called off plans for a mid-October attack after Trump opposed the operation. The post Iran War Day 236: Netanyahu Pushing for New Iran Strikes, Per Report appeared first on The American Conservative.
Russia’s Presidential Administration has ordered state and Kremlin-aligned media outlets to begin writing about “Putin strikes” on Ukraine, two employees at such outlets told Meduza.
“These detentions by the IDF are one more attempt to undermine Palestinians’ right to harvest their olive groves, travel on their roads, and live in their homes,” said the US congressional candidate.
Vladimir Putin has released U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had been convicted by a Russian court on mercenary charges. Putin announced the move at the start of his meeting with U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, saying Hubbard is already at Pulkovo Airport. He will likely leave Russia with…
The Kremlin is ready to resume trilateral talks between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in mid-November, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said. He spoke after President Vladimir Putin met with Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg on October 21.
⚡️Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad Oblast during training exercises, Moscow says.
The Russian Defense Ministry said the crew was ejected and evacuated by a ground search-and-rescue team, without disclosing whether they were injured.
Steve Witkoff, the U.S. president’s special envoy, flew to St. Petersburg this morning for a meeting with Vladimir Putin, part of a renewed U.S. effort to restart talks on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Jared Kushner, the U.S. president’s son-in-law, who usually accompanies Witkoff on such trips, did not travel…
The guy who tried and failed to catch Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a gotcha question about his supposed loyalty to the Muslim Brotherhood is reportedly the son of a Republican strategist who received $250,000 last month to campaign against El-Sayed. In the five-minute confrontation that has now gone…
⚡️Kremlin 'ready' to resume trilateral peace talks with US, Ukraine, Putin claims.
During their meeting, Putin and Witkoff discussed a "specific framework" by which the trilateral talks could take place in mid-November, according to Russian state media.
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During their meeting, Putin and Witkoff discussed a "specific framework" by which the trilateral talks could take place in mid-November, according to Russian state media.
⚡️Update: Witkoff lauds Putin as 'humanitarian' as Russia releases US prisoner Stephen Hubbard.
"You speak so much about how my president, President Trump, is a humanitarian. You, too, are a humanitarian, sir, and I commend you for that. I offer you my respect," Witkoff told Putin.
President Donald Trump wants California to segregate 20,000 ballots, claiming they may come from noncitizens. Federal officers charged 28 suspects with voter fraud this week.
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Brazil’s top electoral court has said it will fine Meta $200,000 a day until it can prove that president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro get equal treatment on its platforms. Last week, a judge at Brazil’s top electoral court ruled that Meta had to adopt measures to ensure […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, who was convicted by a Russian court of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, has been released.
On October 4, Brazilians put the son of a jailed coup plotter in line to win the presidency. Flávio Bolsonaro won 47 percent of valid votes to Lula’s 45 percent, with runoffs to be held this Sunday. There are two main explanations for the surprise outcome. The first blames Trump: his tariffs, his sanctions, his…
⚡️Update: Trump envoy meets Putin in Russia, urges trilateral negotiations.
"I hope you will consider the possibility of resuming trilateral talks," U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin.
⚡️Russia releases US prisoner Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff visit.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin announced the release of Hubbard during his meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
The Saudi-led coalition says its forces are battling the Houthis in Kahboub, in southwestern Yemen. A coalition spokesperson said troops were trying to repel a large-scale attack as Houthi bombardment intensified. Coalition and Yemeni forces are providing “intensive air cover” as clashes continue, the spokesperson…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, who fought on Ukraine’s side and was convicted by a Russian court of mercenary activity, has been released. Putin made the announcement at the start of a meeting with U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff.
It’s just over a month since teenagers in Mayotte, a French overseas territory, launched a protest against conditions at their high school: a facility built for 900 students in which 2,300 were enrolled. The movement they started — demanding more public investment and a better deal for teachers — has now upended…
⚡️Russian attacks kill at least 9, wound 45 across Ukraine, as yet another deadly drone attack strikes Kyiv.
Russian troops launched attacks against Ukraine overnight with Iskander-K cruise missiles and 186 drones, including Shahed-type ones, the Air Force reported.
Russian troops launched attacks against Ukraine overnight with Iskander-K cruise missiles and 186 drones, including Shahed-type ones, the Air Force reported.
‘Trump’s Russia Strategy Is Opening Himself Up to an Inevitable Humiliation’
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⚡️Update: Putin meeting with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed
Putin's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said the meeting had been planned days before, and will take place in St Petersburg's Konstantinovsky Palace.
On Sunday 25 October, Brazilians vote in a crucial run-off election between progressive President Lula and far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was jailed for his role in attempting a coup to overturn the 2022 election result. The election will shape the future not only of…
⚡️At least 2 killed, 2 injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv.
An air raid alert sounded in Kyiv at around 5:20 a.m. local time on Oct. 21 as drones approached the capital, which has faced an unrelenting barrage of Russian drone attacks this fall.
An air raid alert sounded in Kyiv at around 5:20 a.m. local time on Oct. 21 as drones approached the capital, which has faced an unrelenting barrage of Russian drone attacks this fall.
⚡️US envoy Steve Witkoff lands in St. Petersburg for Russia peace talks.
Witkoff's movements are taking place while Kyiv's ties with Washington are sharply deteriorating due to concerns that the U.S. could be withholding the delivery of Patriot air-defense missiles funded by Ukraine's allies.
Witkoff's movements are taking place while Kyiv's ties with Washington are sharply deteriorating due to concerns that the U.S. could be withholding the delivery of Patriot air-defense missiles funded by Ukraine's allies.
The president’s latest mood swing opens diplomatic possibilities on Ukraine and Iran. The post How Trump’s Turn Against Zelensky Can Lead to Peace appeared first on The American Conservative.
⚡Russian drones kill 2 in Kharkiv Oblast, strike university building in Kremenchuk.
Russian drone attacks killed two elderly residents of Kharkiv Oblast and struck a university building in central Ukraine's Poltava Oblast overnight on Oct. 20–21, local authorities reported.
The Wall Street Journal reports Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump discussed the Starlink decision in a call soon after the slowdown became public, while the president was campaigning last week
An 81-year-old woman and an 83-year-old man were killed when Russian drones attacked the village of Korotych, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.
US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has a "dream" for the war to remain ongoing beyond the November midterm elections. "Well, it’ll end very fast. As soon as the war ends – and it will end one way or the other very quickly – oil is going to drop like a rock," Trump said during a campaign rally in North…
Jonathan Cohn sits down with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to discuss his admiration for Barack Obama, the shortcomings of the Obama presidency, and the lessons he hopes to carry into the Senate.
The Ministry of Health and Environment announced that Saudi strikes targeting boats off the coast of al-Kadha in the Taiz Governorate killed eight fishermen. The ministry of Health slammed the attack as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, saying that the kingdom continues to target civilians and…
California’s top attorney called on a federal judge to block the Trump administration’s efforts to force the state to set aside up to 20,000 ballots that prosecutors claim could have been mailed to noncitizens. In a court filing Tuesday in federal court in Los Angeles, Attorney General Rob Bonta said the lawsuit the…
⚡️Ukrainian forces reportedly strike energy infrastructure in occupied Donetsk Oblast, blackouts in Crimea.
Ukrainian forces struck energy infrastructure in the city of Chystiakove in Donetsk Oblast, and blackouts were reported in Crimea amid drone fire, monitoring channels reported late on Oct.…
With just a week until Israelis head to the polls, US President Trump has endorsed Netanyahu for re-election. But does his support mean anything to Israelis? And what has Netanyahu offered him in return? With just a week until Israelis head to the polls, US President Trump has endorsed Netanyahu for re-election. But…
Ukrainian forces struck energy infrastructure in the city of Chystiakove in Donetsk Oblast, and blackouts were reported in Crimea amid drone fire, monitoring channels reported late on Oct. 20.
After years of Republican criminality and Democratic timidity, @ryanlcooper.com argues that Democrats can’t afford to “fritter away” another majority.
If they don’t establish real consequences for attacks on democracy, he warns, they may not get another chance.
Elon Musk personally ordered restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield military satellite service, WSJ reports. The move disrupted Ukrainian military missions and allegedly caused confusion within the Trump administration.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk ordered restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Starshield, the military version of the Starlink satellite communications system, sources told The Wall Street Journal.
Sam Stein and Will Sommer break down the disgusting attack ad targeting Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton, featuring her estranged mother accusing her of lying.
Barack Obama a Joe Biden both failed to punish Republican criminality as president - and the GOP only got more criminal.
From @ryancooper.bsky.social Here’s how a new Democratic-controlled Congress can do better:
Barack Obama a Joe Biden both failed to punish Republican criminality as president - and the GOP only got more criminal. Here’s how a new Democratic-controlled Congress can do better.
"You sometimes need to squint to tell the difference between the far right and the center." @joshnathankazis.bsky.social explains everything you need to know about the Israeli elections next week.
Local Yemeni authorities on Tuesday raised the death toll from a Houthi strike a day earlier on a military camp belonging to government forces to 73, as fighting between the foes escalates. It marked the deadliest attack in weeks as fighting between the Iran-aligned Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised,…
This last Sunday saw another installment of continuing youth protests across France. French kids are furious, and they’re taking their fury to the place France can’t ever afford to ignore for long: The Streets. This weekend there were more protests around France, including in Bordeaux where your correspondent…
In a break from personal attacks, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers talked policy in a Detroit Economic Club luncheon, covering tariffs, tax policy, artificial intelligence and more.
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth confirmed on Tuesday that he visited US troops in Israel and said he would not discuss the details of a private conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “I was there visiting our troops, (and) had a chance to talk to the prime minister. Of course, the nature of our…
Trump says Putin and Zelensky don’t necessarily have to “be in the same room” to reach a peace deal. His envoy, Steve Witkoff, is due in Russia on Wednesday, where Norway’s prime minister says he may help prepare for a meeting between the leaders.
Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff could “pave the way for a meeting at leaders’ level” during talks with Vladimir Putin, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said at a news conference in Oslo.
Relations between the U.S. and Ukraine appear to be at a new low, threatening to tip the balance of the war to Russia's favor and imperil America's security interests across the globe.
Here are the latest developments from the occupied West Bank: Israeli forces demolished an inhabited two-storey home near Bethlehem on Tuesday, citing the lack of a building permit, Wafa news agency reported. Forces prevented the family from removing their belongings. Jerusalem church leaders condemned a settler…
Israeli strikes on separate locations in the Gaza Strip killed seven Palestinians on Tuesday, according to the Strip's civil defence rescue service and several hospitals. Two men were killed in Israeli strikes in the town of Al-Zawaida and the Wadi Gaza area in the central Gaza Strip, according to Mahmoud Bassal,…
Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centers disrupt Russian court hearings, media reports; Ukraine's HUR claims 108 Russian soldiers killed, 29 captured in Sumy Oblast operation; Power outages in half of Ukraine's oblasts after Russian assault on power plants; and more.
"Frankly, Trump has crossed the Rubicon," a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.
After two years of trying to win over Donald Trump through flattery and careful diplomacy, President Volodymyr Zelensky has changed course, adopting a more confrontational tone.
Trump told us why he is capitulating to Russia (besides the bribes): Because Putin told him he could do far worse in Iran than already helping to kill Americans. And Trump's RESPONSE to that was to simply capitulate.
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Key developments on Oct. 20: Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centers disrupt Russian court hearings, media reports Ukraine's HUR claims 108 Russian soldiers killed, 29 captured in Sumy Oblast operation Power outages in half of Ukraine's oblasts after Russian assault on power plants Fire at oil
President Volodymyr Zelensky has spent much of the past two years trying to win over Donald Trump. Flattery, constant meetings, and carefully calibrated concessions have become hallmarks of his dealings with the U.S. president. But the strategy has failed, prompting Zelensky to change course and adopt a more…
Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić stated Tuesday that Serbia will continue resisting pressure to impose sanctions on Russia, speaking in an interview published by Ksenia Sobchak, the daughter of Vladimir Putin’s former political mentor. He claimed the opposition would introduce sanctions within 10 days of taking power…
While U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Russia "has been fine on Ukraine," civilian casualties rose 85% in September 2026, with U.N. officials warning that October is among the deadliest periods in years.
⚡️️ Witkoff to visit St. Petersburg after Zelensky talks, Norway's PM says.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian officials in St. Petersburg on Oct. 21 to discuss European and U.S. proposals for peace in Ukraine, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian officials in St. Petersburg on Oct. 21 to discuss European and U.S. proposals for peace in Ukraine, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said.
At least 10 patients with kidney failure near Taiz, a city under a Houthi siege, died because they were unable to get to their dialysis treatments. The post Yemenis Unable to Reach Hospital Are Part of the Iran War Death Toll appeared first on The Intercept.
“If we succeed in stopping the Russian imperial onslaught here [in Ukraine], Russian imperialism will no longer threaten other peoples in Europe and around the world,” writes Vakhtang Kebuladze, Ukrainian philosopher, in this op-ed.
Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner plan to meet Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday to seek the release of an American, the NYT reports. It's unclear who, but Stephen Hubbard is currently the only American Washington considers wrongfully detained in Russia.
I’m writing today for The Big Picture about the Justice Department’s recent lawsuit to stop California from counting about 20,000 mail ballots—and the escalating threats, including criminal prosecution, aimed at the officials who count them.
At the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, while in my hometown of Kyiv, I wrote an essay in German for a German website titled "Russia Dehumanizes the World." The Ukrainian translation of this text, published under the title "The Dehumanization of
President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to meet with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21, The New York Times reported.
With residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky trapped by mined exits and facing shortages, European Parliament VP Pina Picierno announced a hunger strike to draw attention and urge a humanitarian ceasefire, food, medicine, and safe evacuation.
As Russian strikes force rolling blackouts across Kyiv, the building where Mayor Vitali Klitschko owns an apartment is exempt from scheduled outages, SlidstvoInfo reports. The utility says it shares a power supply with critical infrastructure.
Pakistan's army chief brought Tehran a Qatari and Pakistani proposal on Tuesday that answers Iran's frozen-funds demand. Israel's Channel 12 says Washington has approved it and Iran has given a preliminary yes.
On Sunday in Paris, crowds filled the major squares and thoroughfares of Place de La Republique, Boulevard de Magenta and beyond. Flares were lit and the flags of France, Palestine, political parties and unions adorned the crowd. In one placard, a hand drawn Homer Simpson told President Macron that disturbances in…
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Saudi forces on Tuesday said they had intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at the kingdom's capital, after authorities issued a danger warning. The kingdom "intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia towards Riyadh", said Turki Al-Malki, a spokesman for the Saudi-led…
European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno announced a hunger strike to “draw international attention” to the situation in Oleshky, a city in the occupied part of Ukraine’s Kherson region.
The building where Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko owns an apartment is exempt from the scheduled power outages that affect most city residents, the news outlet Slidstvo.Info reported.
And so France continues to smoulder. Two weeks after the first mass demonstrations in support of increased funding for French state schools, events reached a peak on Saturday October 17. Widespread destruction of small businesses, cafés, town halls and chain shops have brought the French economy even further to…
Good morning, everyone. The president of the United States is publicly praising Russia's behavior toward Ukraine while his administration faces questions about withholding critical military support. National security officials are reportedly helping states prepare for possible federal interference in our elections.…
⚡️️ Russian drones strike Kyiv hospital, injure 5 across the city.
A Russian drone struck the upper floor of the Solomyanskyi medical facility, while the facility on Holosiivskyi was damaged by debris from a Russian drone, Kyiv city mayor Vitali Klitschko said in the afternoon.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said Russia struck the operating room of the Strazheska Institute of the National Academy of Medical Sciences in Kyiv, injuring one patient.
State of the Union: The UK will deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks. The post Iran War Day 235: Hegseth Visits Netanyahu appeared first on The American Conservative.
⚡️️ Zelensky meets Trump envoy Witkoff in Norway as US-Ukraine ties sour.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb are also taking part in the talks.
The United Nations has condemned drone attacks that have killed at least 48 civilians in... The post UN condemns deadly drone strikes on Sudan civilians appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. The Trump administration’s latest legal assault on California’s elections is raising new concerns about whether the White House is laying groundwork…
⚡️️ Data center in occupied Donetsk destroyed, expert says.
Ukraine has increasingly used long-range strikes and strikes against data centers to weaken Russia's ability to sustain the war.
Europe is considering direct talks with Putin, the FT reports. Possible proposals include giving Russia all of Donbas in exchange for Ukraine joining NATO, or freezing the front line while keeping Ukraine out of the alliance.
European leaders are rethinking their approach to the Kremlin, Financial Times foreign affairs columnist Gideon Rachman writes. More politicians in the European Union now agree that negotiations with Vladimir Putin should not remain the exclusive prerogative of the United States. European countries could soon open…
Demonstrators gather outside the Supreme Court of Israel to protest attempts to disqualify Palestinian citizen candidates from running in the upcoming elections. Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images Elections are typically framed as a choice for voters. For Palestinian citizens of Israel, however, the country’s…
Amid Trump's transparent excuses and lies, one thing is clear: Donald Trump is betraying Ukraine and the western order because he's afraid Putin will deal him even bigger losses in Iran. The post Trump’s Latest Russia Russia Russia Turn Is about Iran Iran Iran appeared first on emptywheel.
⚡️Update: Zelensky arrives in Norway for talks with Trump envoy.
"We are maintaining all contacts that can help bring peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky said upon arrival.
⚡️Update: Zelensky arrives in Norway for talks with Trump envoy.
"We are maintaining all contacts that can help bring peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky said upon arrival.
The UK will deploy combat aircraft for "defensive" missions to help Saudi Arabia protect itself against strikes by the Houthis on its territory. The Ministry of Defence said the missions were intended "to help protect Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure from air attacks, by deploying Royal Air Force…
⚡️At least 14 killed, 71 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day as Russian drone kills 2 children in park.
On the night of Oct. 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with 165 Shahed-type and other drones, 105 of them jet-powered, Ukraine's Air Force said.
⚡️At least 14 killed, 71 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day as Russian drone kills 2 children in park.
On the night of Oct. 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with 165 Shahed-type and other drones, 105 of them jet-powered, Ukraine's Air Force said.
⚡️Zelensky's trust rating surges amid Trump's pressure campaign, poll finds.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Zelensky, saying Ukraine should consider finding someone else to negotiate on its behalf.
⚡️Zelensky's trust rating surges amid Trump's pressure campaign, poll finds.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Zelensky, saying Ukraine should consider finding someone else to negotiate on its behalf.
At least four Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said. Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed Akram Yassin and his wife Dina Abu Baker in an apartment in Gaza City, while in Khan Younis a 17-year-old boy was killed by Israeli gunfire near the Qizan Al-Najar…
Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Tuesday with a delegation of Pakistani officials to meet senior Iranian officials, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency. The visit comes against the backdrop of a diplomatic stalemate between Tehran and Washington, with the reopening of…
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Tambov region overnight, sparking a fire, the governor said. Ukrainian monitors and independent OSINT analysts identified the apparent target as a pumping station on the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Tambov region overnight, sparking a fire, the governor said. Ukrainian monitors and independent OSINT analysts identified the apparent target as a pumping station on the Druzhba oil pipeline.
The incident is the latest of several in which researchers say surveillance technology was used against students, opposition politicians and others in Serbia, which will hold a parliamentary election on October 25
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Tambov region overnight on October 20, sparking a fire at one of the facilities, the region’s governor, Yevgeny Pervyshev, said. He declined to elaborate, saying only that no one was injured.
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Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday the kingdom intercepted a ballistic missile targeting the capital Riyadh, shortly after authorities issued an alert. The kingdom "intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward Riyadh," said spokesperson Turki al-Malki in a post on X.
⚡️Russian drone attack on Kyiv rush-hour traffic kills at least 1, injures 6.
The Russian drone crashed near a gas station in the Holosiivskyi District near the administrative border with Kyiv Oblast, according to Kyiv city mayor Vitali Klitschko.
⚡️Russian drone attack on Kyiv rush-hour traffic kills at least 1, injures 6.
The Russian drone crashed near a gas station in the Holosiivskyi District near the administrative border with Kyiv Oblast, according to Kyiv city mayor Vitali Klitschko.
⚡️Fire at oil pumping station in Russia’s Tambov Oblast after drone attack, monitoring channels say.
Tambov Oblast governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said that a Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire 'on the territory of one of the enterprises' in Michurinsky district but did not specify at which facility.
⚡️Fire at oil pumping station in Russia’s Tambov Oblast after drone attack, monitoring channels say.
Tambov Oblast governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said that a Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire 'on the territory of one of the enterprises' in Michurinsky district but did not specify at which facility.
⚡️Update: Zelensky heads to Norway for talks with Trump envoy as US-Ukraine tensions deepen.
A Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent that President Volodymyr Zelensky is already en route to the country.
⚡️Update: Zelensky heads to Norway for talks with Trump envoy as US-Ukraine tensions deepen.
A Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent that President Volodymyr Zelensky is already en route to the country.
The Russian drone crashed near a gas station in the Holosiivskyi District near the administrative border with Kyiv Oblast, according to Kyiv city mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Reports that SpaceX temporarily restricted its satellite internet service for Ukraine’s armed forces have generated serious concern in Kyiv and among the country’s allies. SpaceX operates the civilian Starlink system and its lesser-known military-grade counterpart, called Starshield. But many news stories leave an…
Tambov Oblast governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said that a Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire 'on the territory of one of the enterprises' in Michurinsky district but did not specify at which facility.
Three people were killed and six injured when Russian forces struck a production and storage facility in Ukraine’s Kyiv region overnight, Ukraine’s emergency service says. The attack sparked a fire in the Obukhiv district.
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff plans to travel to Oslo this week for Ukraine peace talks, with Zelensky expected to attend, then head to Russia to meet Putin, Reuters reports. The timing of the visit to Russia remains unclear.
The riots are potentially ruinous for Jean-Luc Mélenchon and his left-wing La France Insoumise party, which has strongly backed the protests — not to mention Macron’s beleaguered government.
Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet soon with Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin, Reuters and Axios correspondent Barak Ravid reported, citing sources.
Russian forces struck a building used for manufacturing and storage in the Obukhiv district of Ukraine’s Kyiv region overnight on October 20. The building caught fire, the State Emergency Service said.
The planned talks with Putin are also expected to address the release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had reportedly been serving with a Ukrainian territorial defense unit in the town of Izium, in Kharkiv Oblast. Hubbard was detained by Russia in 2022.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called US President Donald Trump “by far, the greatest friend Israel has ever had”, in footage he shared a day after Trump endorsed him ahead of Israel’s upcoming elections. On Sunday, Trump praised Netanyahu as a “great warrior prime minister” and a partner for peace,…
US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticised president Donald Trump after he endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "No surprise. Trump just endorsed Netanyahu," he said in a post on X. "Together, they want never-ending war in the Middle East. More death. More destruction. More genocide." Sanders called for…
What were peaceful demonstrations in France have spiraled into riots. It's an early Christmas present for Marine Le Pen and her right-wing party, Rassemblement National.
The spokesperson for Yemen’s Houthis says that its forces carried out six military operations over the past 48 hours targeting various sites in Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones. Yemen’s Houthi group says it carried out six military operations over the past 48 hours, targeting sites in…
The violence on the margins of what were massive, peaceful demonstrations has been an early Christmas present for the Rassemblement National. The post As French protests escalate into riots, they may prove a gift for Marine Le Pen’s right‑wing party appeared first on Crikey.
Elections next year will see President Emmanuel Macron step down after a decade in power. The unrest is likely to give a boost to far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, the frontrunner in polls who has long talked tough on law and order.
⚡️️️️️️️Zelensky appeals to US lawmakers for answers as White House turns on Kyiv.
"We want to understand what is happening, why it's happening, and where all this is heading," President Zelensky told a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives.
"We want to understand what is happening, why it's happening, and where all this is heading," Zelensky told a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives.
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, Axios reported. The Pentagon and the Israeli Embassy in Washington declined to comment, according to Axios, while the Israeli Prime Minister's Office did not immediately respond to a…
⚡️️️️️️️Pope Leo, Zelensky discuss hopes for ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky.
The conversation with Zelensky comes three days after the pope spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin to call for a ceasefire to evacuate civilians from the front-line town.
MEE staff on Mon, 10/19/2026 - 20:54 Should the court decide to hear it, a ruling would have far-reaching implications for many noncitizen Palestine advocates being pursued by the Trump administration Mahmoud Khalil speaks during a press briefing over Zoom, organised by the Center for Constitutional Rights, to provide…
Trump says he's open to meeting Putin and Xi for talks on nuclear disarmament, rather than the war in Ukraine. His comments follow a WSJ report that Putin proposed a three-way summit to end the war on Moscow's terms, without Zelensky.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is open to a three-way meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Reuters reported.
⚡️️What Russia's doing to Ukraine is 'fine,' Trump says.
"Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine. They haven't been doing much," Trump said, hours after a Russian drone strike in a public park killed six people, including two children.
"Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine. They haven't been doing much," Trump said, hours after a Russian drone strike in a public park killed six people, including two children.
The conversation with Zelensky comes three days after the pope spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin to call for a ceasefire to evacuate civilians from the front-line town.
U.S. President Donald Trump claims his approach to ending the war in Ukraine is "very simple" — easing sanctions on Russia, pressuring Kyiv, and insisting Ukraine's position is untenable as "his country is in shambles".
U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 18 claimed his approach to ending the war in Ukraine is "very simple." In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained that his decision to ease sanctions on Russia while simultaneously piling pressure on Ukraine was to avoid "foolishly (driving)
Trump says Zelensky doesn't want to end the war, while Ukraine's president says Washington is pressing Kyiv instead of Russia to make concessions, in what he says looks like an attempt to make Ukraine capitulate.
A Russian drone strike on the central park in Nova Vodolaha, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, has killed six people, Ukrainian officials say. Children are among the dead, while seven of the 15 injured are also children.
Russian forces used a drone to strike the central park in Nova Vodolaha, a town in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, said Ivan Vyhivskyi, head of Ukraine’s Interior Ministry.
Over the past year, attacks by Israel-backed Palestinian militias have become increasingly frequent in Gaza, particularly targeting Palestinians living close to the ever expanding “yellow line.”
Donald, we have a job to finish. You said it, and we will finish it together," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump in a phone call, following Trump's public endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections. "I'm so grateful for this incredible endorsement. You've…
Russia’s campaign of targeting Ukrainian data centers could backfire on Moscow, experts told the Kyiv Independent, as retaliatory drone strikes have exposed the severe vulnerabilities of Russia’s centralized IT infrastructure.
Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centers could backfire, experts have told the Kyiv Independent, as Kyiv's retaliatory attacks have exposed vulnerabilities in how Moscow has organized IT infrastructure. On Sept. 23, a Russian attack damaged a Kyiv data center housing network equipment for internet provider UTELS,…
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the Yemeni group had targeted multiple locations in Saudi Arabia, including airports, energy facilities, and military sites. According to the statement, the targets included an Aramco facility in Yanbu, in addition to Abha and King Khalid International Airports, and a…
⚡️ Russian drone strike on park in Kharkiv Oblast kills children and infant.
The drone struck the town's central park while many people, including families with children, were there, Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi said. An infant in a stroller and two women were among those killed, he added.
The drone struck the town's central park while many people, including families with children, were there, Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi said. An infant in a stroller and two women were among those killed, he added.
The U.S. and Ukrainian presidents have continued their long-distance war of words. Donald Trump wrote on social media that Volodymyr Zelensky “doesn’t want to end this war.”
What Ukraine’s Strikes On Data Centres Really Revealed About Russian Information Warfare
Suggestions that Ukraine's attack on a Russian data decimated social media 'bots'…
Suggestions that Ukraine's attack on a Russian data decimated social media 'bots' failed to understand how Moscow's misinformation campaigns really work, reports Caroline Orr Bueno
Ukraine says it is negotiating with Russia to evacuate roughly 6,000 people, including up to 200 children, from occupied Oleshky and six nearby communities. The two sides are working out the final details, according to Ukraine’s human rights commissioner.
Ukraine’s parliamentary human rights commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, said Russia and Ukraine had “begun working out the final details” of a plan to evacuate residents of Oleshky, also known as Aleshki, in the Russian-occupied part of the Kherson region.
⚡️ Ukraine, Russia nearing agreement on evacuation of civilians from occupied Oleshky, ombudsman says.
The two sides are discussing a local ceasefire to allow residents to be evacuated directly to Ukrainian-controlled territory, Lubinets said on Oct. 18.
The two sides are discussing a local ceasefire to allow residents to be evacuated directly to Ukrainian-controlled territory, Lubinets said on Oct. 18.
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Israeli settlers backed by IDF soldiers brutally assaulted Palestinian olive farmers in the village of Abu Falah, northeast of Ramallah, on Friday. Witnesses say dozens of masked Israeli settlers armed with clubs, sticks, slingshots and guns hurled rocks at Palestinian farmers, set olive trees ablaze and drove people…
State of the Union: Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have soared in October. The post Iran War Day 234: Russia’s Foreign Minister Visits Tehran for Talks appeared first on The American Conservative.
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An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City has killed a Palestinian and wounded several others, Wafa reports, citing medical sources. According to the report, the attack targeted a group of civilians in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, in the city's northwest. Medical sources at Al-Shifa Hospital reported that one person…
A Short History of Trump’s Long-Held Connections to Russia
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Putin has proposed meeting with Trump and Xi Jinping in China to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the WSJ reports. The talks would exclude Zelensky and European leaders.
Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral summit with President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported. Putin wants to reach a deal that ends the war in Ukraine on terms favorable to Moscow, according to sources cited by the newspaper.
Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner proposed that Europe buy more Russian gas and Ukraine resume its transit, the NYT reports. European officials rejected the idea.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoys, proposed to European Union officials that they resume larger purchases of Russian gas, which had declined after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, sources told The New York Times.
Trump defended his diesel deal with Russia and his decision to hold off on sanctions, saying he didn’t want to “drive Russia away from the bargaining table.”
A Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv killed a 21-year-old woman and injured eight others. Ukraine received no advance warning from the U.S., an RFE/RL journalist reported.
Russian forces struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight on October 19, damaging buildings in the Desnianskyi and Dniprovskyi districts, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Three people were injured, and a 21-year-old woman was killed.
Tonight Lingling Wei, Alex Leary, Thomas Grove, and Josh Dawsey of the Wall Street Journal reported that Russia’s president Vladimir Putin has proposed a meeting next month with Trump and China’s president Xi Jinping to decide the fate of Ukraine.
On Sunday, Oct. 18, Ukraine launched what appears to be its largest drone attack on St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region since the full-scale invasion began. One person was killed, 15 were injured, and fires broke out across the area.
Ukraine launched drone strikes on St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region overnight on October 18. The attack appears to have been the largest in the region since the war began. In St. Petersburg, the strikes damaged an oil terminal at the port, the Ruchyi oil depot, an Ozon warehouse, a VK data center,…
⚡Update: Explosions again heard in Kyiv, metro station damaged in renewed Russian attack.
Multiple explosions rocked Kyiv on Oct. 18 and again early on Oct. 19, Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground reported, as Russia launched successive ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
⚡️️️️️️️Russian ballistic missiles slam Kyiv right as air raid alarms sound.
Residents had little warning before the missiles struck late on Oct. 18. A medical center in Kyiv was hit during the Russian attack, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Several explosions rocked the capital just before 11 p.m., with further attacks around 3 a.m. and 7 a.m., Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground reported. Ukraine's State Emergency Service (DSNS) said damage was reported in at least three districts.
State of the Union: Nine days before Israel heads to the polls, Trump heaped praise on the country’s prime minister. The post Trump Endorses Netanyahu in Israeli Election appeared first on The American Conservative.
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- Israel continued to kill Palestinians across Gaza
- the death toll topped 1,500 Palestinians since the so-called ceasefire one year ago
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On Saturday afternoon masked Israeli terrorists attacked a convoy of French, Belgian and Polish diplomats in Taybeh and beat a French mayor with metal bars. By Saturday evening the Israeli army had called it a "severe act of violence" by "Israeli rioters". Foreign minister Gideon Sa&
Zeteo’s weekly round-up of the stories you may have missed out of occupied Gaza and the West Bank, as Israel continues its genocidal war and apartheid policies.
Masked Israeli terrorists, commonly referred to as settlers, attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh, near Ramallah, on Saturday afternoon. The diplomats had come to join the olive harvest, which has been under heavy assault by Israeli terrorists since it began. Israeli…
Trump says he did not order restrictions on Starshield, the military version of Starlink used by Ukraine, and does not know who did. Reuters reported that the order came from the White House, though its sources did not name anyone.
A small child has been found sitting alone on a bed engulfed by smoke and flames moments after Israel destroyed her home in Gaza City, leaving her badly burned and killing her mother. Dramatic footage captured by Palestinian journalist Ali al-Jaafrawi showed him racing to rescue the girl, later identified as Maryam…
The aftermath of a Russian missile strike on a nine-story residential building in Kyiv on Oct. 14, 2026. Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy needed a reminder that Ukraine’s war with Russia may well be decided in the skies by the nation with the most…
Overnight on October 13-14, Russia launched 39 ballistic missiles and more than 120 drones at Kyiv and Kharkiv in one of its heaviest bombardments for some time. We already knew that Russia’s new-generation jet-powered drones pose a significant threat to Ukraine’s air defences. They are simply too fast to intercept…
Attacks on civilian infrastructure shows the destruction that the Houthis are willing and able to inflict on Saudi Arabia.
@harrisonmann.bsky.social explains how the U.S.- backed, Saudi-led war in Yemen turned the Houthis into the global power they are today.
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Ansarallah now controls all entry points to Taiz, tightening a siege on Yemen’s third largest city and causing skyrocketing fuel prices, food shortages, and panic among residents.
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Former defense intel analyst Harrison Mann on how the brutal U.S.-backed, Saudi-led war in Yemen turned local insurgents into the minor global power they are today.
Elon Musk’s Starlink system holds the key to drone warfare success. Now it’s being weaponized—apparently to coerce Kyiv to stop hitting Russian oil targets
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The drone has become the signature weapon of the Russo-Ukraine war. On any day in Ukraine, tens of thousands of drones are out hunting the battlefield for targets. These could be individual enemy soldiers or vehicles, or they could be larger targets such as depots, headquarters, bridges or power plants. Yet, this…
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According to Ukrainian presidential advisor Serhiy Beskrestnov, last night, without warning, Elon Musk’s SpaceX restricted the speed limits for the Starlink terminals Ukraine’s military uses, known as Starshield, debilitating Ukraine’s drones even as Russian forces launched strikes against Ukraine’s energy and…
Supporters of Yemen's Houthis brandish their weapons during a protest against Saudi intervention in Yemen on Oct. 8, 2026. Mohammed Huwais/AFP via Getty Images A deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh’s international airport has highlighted how the Yemeni group is reframing its perceived “Iran proxy” role and shifting its…
Russia hit Ukraine's power stations and grid more than 200 times last week and killed more than 150 people, Zelenskyy said in his address on 11 October. One cruise missile on a five-storey block in Pryluky on 7 October killed 22 people, five of them children. Trump
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