
Stevens backs Republican Rogers in Michigan Senate race
The Michigan Democrat endorsed Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed after losing the party’s Senate primary, in a late development before the midterm vote.
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The Michigan Democrat endorsed Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed after losing the party’s Senate primary, in a late development before the midterm vote.

Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Qatar is facilitating indirect talks under Iran’s seven-step peace plan.

Haley Stevens endorsed Mike Rogers two days before voters head to the polls in an election that will decide control of Congress.

France 24 reports that higher diesel and fertiliser costs, alongside tariff effects on global markets, are adding to uncertainty for farmers in a state where agriculture is tied to one in five jobs.

The king called for a response grounded in national unity and security services, while warning that Israeli expansionism threatens regional security.

Al Jazeera reported the signing, but the available information does not detail the agreements or their value.

Weekend demonstration attendance fell for a third straight week, but an expert says the protests’ future remains uncertain.

The Education Ministry reported 41 high schools blockaded as students returned from a two-week break, while student groups called for further action.

A third-place finish for Mercedes at the Mexico City Grand Prix secured Kimi Antonelli’s drivers’ title, France 24 reports.

Haley Stevens endorsed the Republican candidate, prompting Democrats to try to contain a rift as both parties made their final pitches before elections that will decide control of Congress.

The IMF forecasts 9.2% growth in 2025–26, but analysts warn renewed conflict could strain public finances, unsettle investment and add to inflation.

Retailers report spoiled food after refrigeration systems were affected in Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden and Ireland. The perpetrators and method remain unknown.

Al Jazeera’s report brings four voters with opposing political views into a discussion of whether Americans can find common ground.

France 24’s press review says Bulgarian paper Capital described the result as consolidating the ruling party’s control across parliament, government and the presidency.

Residents reached Chernihiv region after travelling through Russia and Belarus; France 24 reports some reunited with family and friends.

Candidates are foregrounding lower bills as analysts outline limited clean-energy measures a Democratic-led Congress could pursue.

Samira says her 16-year-old daughter was shot during protests near Tehran and alleges officials obstructed her search for the body and pressured her to change her account.

DEM politicians say Abdullah Ocalan has moved to a newly built section of Imrali prison and are urging Ankara to accelerate the paused process.

Khartoum alleges the RSF launched attacks from Ethiopian territory, citing 70 assaults and hundreds of civilian casualties in a report whose claims have not been independently verified.

France 24 spoke with young voters about their expectations and concerns ahead of the midterm elections, as some voiced frustration with the political establishment.

At a campaign rally on Sunday, Donald Trump said he might have to give Tehran “the hammer”. France 24 reported no timing for possible action.

The claim followed a reported drone interception, as fighting continued on several fronts and Houthi-affiliated media reported casualties in Hodeidah.

Ukraine and Russia reported attacks on emergency warning apps, prompting officials to clarify that the threats were false. Responsibility for either incident remains unestablished.

Some high schools were blocked on 2 November as students sought to revive a protest movement, despite government concessions during the break.

Israeli forces withdrew from a neighbourhood after an operation following the killing of two soldiers. Hebron’s municipality said more than 3,000 Palestinians were displaced.

The aircraft reported turbulence, icing and precipitation before a steep descent; investigators have not determined the cause.

Thousands of workers are seeking a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka, more than double the current rate, as protests enter a third day.

An Al Jazeera opinion article reports about 80 per cent turnout among Palestinian citizens and says two Palestinian parties won 19 Knesset seats, amid calls from pro-Netanyahu figures to restrict the Arab vote.

More than 150 Afghans could be sent to Pakistan for return to Afghanistan, according to media reports; the US government has not confirmed the plan.

Al Jazeera reports that accounts based in India promoted Haley Stevens in a Michigan primary, while the people behind the activity and its funding remain unclear.

Hebron Governor Khaled Dudin says Palestinian security forces have taken control and displaced families may return. The governorate reports more than 3,300 people were displaced or otherwise affected.

France 24 reports that Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomandé scored against Santander as Madrid secured a ninth win in their last 10 games.

Russia and Ukraine reported interference with public alert systems, but the reports do not establish who was responsible. The Kherson-region truce ended on Sunday.

Rallies across Florida, Iowa and Kansas put cost-of-living concerns and congressional control at the centre of the campaign’s final weekend.

Democratic congresswoman Haley Stevens endorsed Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, bypassing her party’s nominee Abdul El-Sayed.

A grassroots group is urging voters to write in Ralph Norman after he lost the Republican primary to Trump-endorsed Senate nominee Darline Graham.

At events in Iowa and Kansas, Trump repeated unsupported claims about Abdul El-Sayed and Ilhan Omar while urging supporters to vote on 3 November.

The reported victory would make Iliana Iotova the country’s first elected female president. Official results were still pending as ballots were counted.

Al Jazeera reports that Muhammad Ali’s daughter and grandson have backed Abdul El-Sayed. The report does not name them or detail the endorsement.

Al Jazeera reports El-Sayed dismissed Haley Stevens’ support for a Republican Senate candidate, but provides no details of his remarks or the contest.

Ukraine blamed Russia for interference with its nationwide air raid app; Russia’s Emergencies Ministry separately reported a cyberattack on its own app.

Officials say more than 40,000 volunteers built 108 stupas at the future city site, as leaders look to investment and jobs to address economic pressures.

The air force said the app’s threat notifications no longer reflected conditions on the ground. Kyiv’s separate alert app was reported to be working normally.

Shootings in several states left dozens wounded. Investigators were still examining the incidents, and some suspects remained at large.

The Central Elections Committee says allegations of foreign interference would not overturn the vote as Israel’s blocs face coalition negotiations.

The private jet was travelling from Austin to the Bahamas. The NTSB is investigating, with FAA staff providing support.

Tehran warns it would resist US control over the terms of any future conflict as Washington signals targets remain and reported outreach seeks to revive talks.

Thirty-six states are due to elect governors in the 2026 midterms, with incumbents not seeking re-election in 19 races, according to Al Jazeera.