Third weekend of youth protests in France and Germany
Youth-led protests over living costs and school conditions took place on Oct. 31 for a third weekend in France and in about 34 German cities. France's interior ministry estimated 320,000 participants, and 779 arrests were reported across France by Nov. 1; Paris prosecutors opened an attempted murder investigation after a Molotov attack on police, and looting occurred in Frankfurt.
Figures differ: Nationwide turnout in France: interior ministry 320,000; organizers nearly half a million
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, 20 years and 68 days old, won the 2026 Formula One drivers' title on Nov. 1 by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, which Max Verstappen won. He is the youngest champion in F1 history and Italy's first since 1953.
Indian opposition rallies in Delhi against election chief
Thousands rallied in New Delhi on Nov. 1, led by Congress and joined by other opposition parties and the Cockroach Janta Party, demanding the election chief's resignation over voter list revisions. Police with batons and shields were deployed around the site.
Bulgarians voted in a presidential runoff on Nov. 1 between incumbent President Iliana Iotova and former caretaker prime minister Andrey Gyurov. Exit polls showed Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow, winning with just over 50% of the vote; official results are expected later.
A six-day localized ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region, begun on Oct. 27, ended on the evening of Nov. 1 with no violations reported there. It had enabled a humanitarian mission to Olechky, and Ukraine evacuated civilians from parts of the region.
Ukraine's air force said on Nov. 1 that its nationwide air raid alert app was apparently hacked, sending false radiation and chemical warnings, including in Kyiv. Russia's Emergencies Ministry also reported a cyberattack on its mobile app, and Ukraine blamed Russia.
The UN peacekeeping mission in the disputed Western Sahara ended on Nov. 1 after 35 years, following the Security Council's failure to renew its mandate amid a U.S.-Russia standoff. Morocco welcomed the decision, while the Polisario Front criticized it.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Nov. 1 he had a constructive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on a potential trade deal, with negotiators to work toward an agreement in coming weeks. Trump said the two countries have a concept of a new deal.
Iranian negotiators are in Doha for continuing indirect talks with the U.S. on ending the war, with Qatari mediators passing proposals between Washington and Tehran, officials said on Nov. 1. The talks have reached a third day.
A new police unit, the Armed Response Command, equipped with assault rifles began patrolling Sydney streets by Nov. 2, set up in response to the December Bondi Beach attack at a Hanukkah festival.
A Learjet 60 flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas crashed into a Palm Beach County, Florida, neighborhood on Nov. 1, killing all nine people aboard, the transportation secretary said. The pilot had reported icing, precipitation and severe turbulence before the jet entered a steep dive. The governor said there appeared to be no casualties on the ground.
Rep. Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race on Nov. 1 and appeared with him at a Detroit church. She lost the August Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed, whose campaign had withdrawn her invitation to a joint event that day.
Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke (Update)
Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy, 53, was hospitalized after a stroke on Oct. 31, after feeling numbness in his arm at his son's hockey game, his office said on Nov. 1. His chief of staff said he is awake, alert, responding well to treatment and expected to make a full recovery.
Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Alaska Senate certification
A federal judge on Nov. 1 dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. The race includes a second candidate named Dan Sullivan, and the DOJ and FBI have been investigating the matter.
Judge dismisses Trump's defamation suit against Wall Street Journal
U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami dismissed with prejudice, on Oct. 31, President Trump's $10 billion defamation suit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a report on a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. The ruling found Trump did not prove actual malice. Trump's legal team said he plans to appeal.
President Trump is holding rallies in Iowa and Kansas on Nov. 1, two days before the midterm elections, after earlier canceling in-person appearances in favor of tele-rallies. He returns to the campaign trail after a break at Mar-a-Lago.
One killed, eight wounded in shooting after Magic City Classic
One person was killed and eight others were wounded in a shooting just outside Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, after the Magic City Classic football game on the night of Oct. 31. Police said one of the injured was in critical condition and multiple firearms were recovered.
Shootings in nightlife districts and near campuses in several US cities over Halloween weekend left at least six people dead and dozens wounded, with Dallas's Deep Ellum neighborhood recording the highest toll of four dead and 15 injured.
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New York Times differs: Reports at least 24 dead and 98 wounded from Halloween night shootings, versus at least six dead in other outlets.
Attorneys for Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs said on Nov. 1 that additional physical and verbal abuse allegations from three other women are unsupported. The allegations appeared in police records released two days earlier, tied to his May arrest.
Savannah Guthrie renews plea about mother's disappearance
Savannah Guthrie on Nov. 1 renewed her public plea for information about the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was taken from her Tucson, Arizona, home nine months ago. She noted the FBI reward is still available.
Binance said on Oct. 29 that a security breach affected an estimated $6.3 billion in assets, with about $3 billion frozen, and suspended deposits and withdrawals. It said it will cover all losses and plans to resume withdrawals by Nov. 1; blockchain firms linked the theft to North Korea.
Reliance shares rally after earnings beat estimates (New)
Shares of India's Reliance Industries rallied on Nov. 2, reaching a nine-month high and posting the biggest gain in nine months, after earnings beat analyst estimates on strong performance in its oil-to-chemicals business.
National Grid has struck a deal paving the way for Britain's biggest electricity substation to be built on Teesside, near a planned large datacentre, as the UK seeks to expand AI infrastructure.
Borsa Istanbul general manager detained in fund investigation
Borsa Istanbul's general manager was detained on Oct. 31 in an investigation into investment funds, Anadolu Agency said. Separately, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appointed Muhsin Atci, head of the tax inspection board, as chief of Turkey's market regulator.
Judge lets NAACP data center pollution lawsuit proceed
A judge denied SpaceX's bid to dismiss an NAACP lawsuit over air pollution from the Colossus data centers in Memphis, allowing the case to move forward. The suit accuses the SpaceX-owned AI company of violating the Clean Air Act.
NASA seeks commercial proposals to boost Hubble's orbit
NASA is taking proposals from the commercial space industry for a mission to boost Hubble Space Telescope's orbit, which would otherwise run out of time in the early to mid 2030s. The mission would not launch until 2032.
Plymouth police chief unplugs Flock cameras after contract cancellation
In Plymouth, Minnesota, the city council voted in September to terminate its contract with Flock Safety, and the police chief physically disconnected the cameras after the company did not respond to the city's cancellation request.
A Georgia Tech undergraduate built a jet-powered RC aircraft that reached 790 km/h (491 mph), unofficially exceeding the previous world record for the fastest jet-powered RC aircraft. The speed has not yet been validated for an $800,000 prize.
DeepSeek releases prototype of autonomous coding agent
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI start-up, has released a prototype of a more autonomous coding agent that can handle multiple tasks with minimal human intervention. It is positioned to compete with Anthropic's Claude Code and with OpenAI.
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 31, winning their first title. Gabby Williams scored 30 points and was named Finals MVP.
Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's race for a second time and Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race on his marathon debut at the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1. Chepkirui pulled away from Kenyan Hellen Obiri in the final 150 meters. Nearly 60,000 runners took part.
Lions linebacker Jack Campbell hospitalized with neck injury
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell suffered a neck injury on the first play of the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on Nov. 1 and was carted off on a backboard. He was taken to a hospital and will stay overnight; Detroit won 19-15.
The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24 in Denver on Nov. 1 in Week 8 and moved into first place in the AFC West. Denver won on the final play after a goal line stand.
Buccaneers beat Falcons 16-0 without completing pass
Tampa Bay beat Atlanta 16-0 on Nov. 1 in heavy rain in Tampa. Quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted three passes with no completions, and the Buccaneers rushed for a club-record 324 yards.
Florida State fired head coach Mike Norvell on Nov. 1, about 12 hours after a home loss to Clemson, with the team at 3-5 in his seventh season. Rick Stockstill will serve as interim coach, and Florida State takes on a buyout of roughly $50 million.
Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 in the Premier League at Anfield on Nov. 1, with Kai Havertz scoring in the first half after an error by goalkeeper Alisson Becker. The win put Arsenal three points clear at the top of the league.
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 in overtime in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 1. Chad Ryland kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime after missing an extra point that would have won the game in regulation; Arizona rallied from a 24-10 fourth-quarter deficit.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson injured his right thumb on the first offensive snap against the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 1 and was ruled out. He needs surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, and will not play against the Jaguars.
Lions beat Vikings 19-15, ending last unbeaten NFL record (New)
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-15 on Nov. 1, handing Minnesota its first loss of the season. The Vikings were the last undefeated NFL team, so none remain eight weeks into the season.
Michael Mann injured by accidental discharge at gun range
Director Michael Mann was injured on Oct. 31 at a Los Angeles gun range when his holstered weapon accidentally discharged, causing a superficial leg injury. He was treated at a hospital and released.
SNL Halloween episode with Inde Navarrette hosting
On the Oct. 31 episode of Saturday Night Live, Tom Hanks returned as David S. Pumpkins in the cold open, interrupted by James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump, and Inde Navarrette made her hosting debut. Gracie Abrams performed as musical guest, the Milwaukee Brewers appeared on Weekend Update with Bobby Moynihan after their World Series win, and the show played a 1994 Patrick Stewart clip as a tribute.
Harry Styles concludes 30-show Madison Square Garden residency
Harry Styles ended his 30-night residency at New York's Madison Square Garden over the weekend of Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 with two Halloween-themed shows. Jalen Brunson joined him on stage and presented a commemorative banner.
You Can See Everything and Clayface lead Halloween weekend box office
A24's documentary You Can See Everything and Warner Bros.' Clayface led the North American box office over the Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Halloween weekend, with estimates of about $10.4 million to $10.6 million each. Final results were not reported in the provided articles.
Figures differ: Weekend estimate: Warner Bros. Clayface $10.4M; A24 You Can See Everything $10.6M
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IGN differs: Reports Clayface finished second to You Can See Everything, while Deadline's Sunday morning update had Clayface reporting $10.4M against $10.6M for the A24 film without a final ranking.
Juan Atkins, the Detroit producer and DJ regarded as a co-founder of techno, has died at age 64. His agency, Greensmith Artists, confirmed the death. He was part of the Belleville Three, Cybotron and Borderland, and released music as Model 500.
Barbra Streisand's longtime manager Marty Erlichman dies at 97
Marty Erlichman, who discovered Barbra Streisand and managed her career for more than six decades, died on Oct. 31 at age 97 of age-related causes. He also worked with other clients, including The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem.
Wu-Tang Clan to perform at Lions Thanksgiving halftime
Wu-Tang Clan will perform the halftime show at the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving game against the Bears, the Lions announced. Eminem, in his second year curating the halftime entertainment, produced the show.
Resident Evil reboot reaches $400 million worldwide (New)
Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" reboot reached $400 million in global ticket sales as of Nov. 1, with $157.399 million in North America and $242.6 million overseas. The film moves to digital streaming this week.
My Chemical Romance earns first Billboard 200 No. 1
My Chemical Romance reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the first time, as "The Black Parade" rose from No. 139 after a deluxe reissue, 20 years after its release, with 78,000 equivalent album units.
Paramount+ has cancelled "Criminal Minds: Evolution," which is heading into its 20th and final season, and cast members including Paget Brewster, Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook have responded on social media.