Iran Reports Seven Ships Hit in Hormuz

Iran says seven ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz and has warned the United States of a wider response. The U.S. has rejected the claims, calling them an attempt to raise oil prices ahead of U.S. elections.

Houthi Strike on Saudi Airport Kills Two

A Houthi strike on an airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, killed two people. The airport is near the headquarters of Saudi Aramco, and the U.S. has told some diplomats to leave. The Iran-backed Houthis have for weeks been attacking the kingdom's aviation and energy sectors.

Israeli Court Frees Nine Settler Suspects

An Israeli court has released nine settler suspects linked to attacks in the West Bank. Investigations into recent assaults are continuing.

France Bans Some Protests After Riots

French authorities have banned some protests following riots. President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary 'so that calm prevails.'

Serbia's Vucic Poised to Extend Grip on Power

Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia's dominant political figure since 2012, may extend his hold on power in the country's election. Analysts note the vote reflects the wider Balkan region's unresolved nationalist tensions and long political uncertainty.

Putin Moves Toward Restored Ties With U.S.

Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States. Its efforts appear to be working, bringing it closer to restored relations with Washington.

Taiwan Mayors Face Typhoon Closure Decisions

Taiwan's mayors face decisions on closing workplaces and schools as Typhoon Champi approaches. One expert said the likelihood of a closure announcement rises during an election year.

Foreign National Beaten to Death in Durban

Police say a mob of about 50 people killed a foreign national in Durban, South Africa. The attack follows a wave of anti-migrant marches in the country this year.

Lula Accuses Meta of Election Interference

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says rival Flavio Bolsonaro should be disqualified over alleged interference by Meta ahead of the Brazil vote. He accuses the tech firm of favouring Bolsonaro, which Meta denies.

ICC Receives EU Top Human Rights Prize

The European Union has awarded the International Criminal Court its top human rights prize. The court is under U.S. sanctions, and the award comes as the Trump administration moves to thwart its work.

PHP Flaw Triggers Global Patch Rush

Governments and businesses worldwide are scrambling to patch a critical vulnerability in PHP, a widely used programming language. Websites were taken offline while developers were alerted, and reports say hackers were probing the bug about four days before defenders were told it existed.

333 Tor Exit Nodes Hijacked to Intercept Traffic

For three days this month, 333 Tor exit nodes were compromised to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email. The attack aimed to steal sensitive data.

Meta to Appeal $25 Billion Fine

Meta will appeal a ruling that imposes a $25 billion fine, the largest fine Mark Zuckerberg has faced. The penalty followed New Mexico's refusal to join a multistate settlement.

Storms Boelo and Austen Hit UK and France

The UK Met Office has issued a weather warning for Storm Boelo, the second storm in two days to target the UK. In southern France, a storm brought flooding that has killed at least four people, including two women found drowned in a cellar in the Bouches-du-Rhone region.

First Human Case of Shamonda Virus Detected in France

French officials have reported the first human case of Shamonda virus. The disease usually affects cattle and was identified in a patient who died in early October.

Space Debris Found Twice Within Days

Debris was found in Indonesia on Monday, days after a Minnesota farmer reported a large metal object believed to be space junk in a cornfield. The discoveries have raised concern about a growing casualty risk.