Today's News Digest
Israel's inconclusive election now moves to coalition formation, with President Isaac Herzog set to task a candidate with trying to form a government. Separately, hoax bomb threats continued to disrupt flights across Europe.
World
Israel Begins Government-Formation Process
President Isaac Herzog is set to task a candidate with trying to form a government after two days of talks with party leaders and officials following an inconclusive election.
Settlers Seize Palestinian Homes in Jericho
Israeli settlers have forced dozens of Palestinians from their homes in Jericho after seizing eight properties.
Deadly Strike on Taiz Market in Yemen
An attack on the al-Hadara market in Taiz governorate's al-Waziiya district killed at least 30 people, according to Houthi rebels. Yemeni government forces and the Houthis are trading blame for the strikes.
Saudi-Led Strike on Yemeni Home Under Scrutiny
Relatives say a Saudi-led strike on a Yemeni home killed nine family members on Oct. 18. Video footage examined by The New York Times indicates a 500-pound bomb supplied by the United States appears to have been used.
Tanzanian Opposition Leader Sentenced
Tundu Lissu was found guilty of incitement over statements he made ahead of the October 2025 presidential election and received a four-year sentence.
Kenyan Doomsday Sect Leader Sentenced
Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after followers were ordered to starve themselves and their families. He has been sentenced to 200 years in prison, one of the worst cult disasters in recent history.
Taiwan Closes Papua New Guinea Office
Taiwan will close its representative office in Papua New Guinea and blames China for the decision. Taiwan also says it will stop purchasing liquefied natural gas from Port Moresby.
ANC Suffers Major Setback in South African Local Elections
With more than 80% of ballots counted, the African National Congress is on course for a bruising defeat, falling to under a third of the national vote. Its share is almost 14 percentage points below its 2021 result.
Macao Ex-Lawmaker Receives 12.5-Year Sentence
A former Macao lawmaker, Au, was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in the territory's first national security case. It is the first publicly known prosecution under Macao's national security law, enacted in 2009.
Europe Faces Wave of Hoax Bomb Threats
Bomb threats have disrupted dozens of flights across Europe over the past week, with new threats reported against airlines and multiple flights on Friday. Several newsrooms in Ireland were evacuated, and Irish authorities say the incidents are probably a coordinated campaign. A Russian extremist group has denied sending the threats, and no explosives have been found.
Business & Markets
Paraguay Bank Collapse Deepens Political Crisis
The collapse of digital bank Ueno has left about half of Paraguay's population without access to their accounts. President Santiago Peña is under fire over links to the bank's parent company, and impeachment proceedings have resumed.
AI Stocks Rebound After Steep Sell-Off
AI-linked stocks climbed after trillions of dollars in market value were wiped out. Investors had been selling tech shares partly over concerns that the Democratic election victory would slow AI development.
Technology
Nvidia CEO Summoned Over China Concerns
U.S. lawmakers have summoned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to answer questions about his ties to an alleged Chinese intelligence asset amid espionage concerns.
Health
Measles Death Reported in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has reported the measles death of a baby, the first measles death in the state in over 35 years. Next week, experts will determine whether the United States has lost its measles elimination status.
Climate & Science
Climate Change Intensifies Extreme Weather
Rising global temperatures are making extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods more common and more intense. Human activities are causing the planet to heat up, posing serious threats to people and nature.
Paris Agreement's 1.5C Goal Remains Central
The 2015 Paris Agreement is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures. UN scientists say reaching net zero carbon emissions worldwide is essential to limit global warming.