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DisasterOct 31Lokayukta registers suo motu case over fire that destroyed crops worth ₹50 lakhThe Lokayukta has registered a case regarding a fire that caused substantial crop damage. This indicates an official investigation into a significant agricultural loss.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 31The unbearable burden of freedomSurinder Koli spent close to 20 years in prison before his convictions in the Nithari cases unravelled and the court acquitted him in 2025; his case shows the structural failure to support wrongfully convicted people after acquittal, including through psychosocial support, housing, employment and monetary assistanceThe Hindu
WorldOct 31JOJ Dakar 2026: What Senegalese people think and expect from the GamesA quelques heures de l'ouverture des jeux olympiques de la jeunesse, des Sénégalais interrogés par BBC News Afrique expriment leurs attentes, leurs espoirs mais aussi ce qu'ils voudraient voir changer après ces JOJ qu'organise leur pays.BBC Afrique
PoliticsOct 31Vandalism in Paris: ahead of protest marches, several streets woke up with xenophobic and racist graffitiThe mayor of the French capital condemned with the utmost firmness the graffiti that appeared this Saturday. General elections are in April, and the presidential candidate leading the polls is the far-right Marine Le Pen.Clarín
BusinessOct 31OPay withdraws planned $304m US IPO over foreign regulatory inquiryOPay withdrew its planned US initial public offering later on Friday, but it did not identify the regulator or the nature of the inquiry. The post OPay withdraws planned $304m US IPO over foreign regulatory inquiry appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 31Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots amid criminal probe over Senate candidateThe latest developments come amid allegations, first reported by The New York Times, that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate in the toss-up U.S. Senate race.NPR News
PoliticsOct 31Meta is said to form bipartisan influence group ahead of electionsMeta is reportedly establishing a bipartisan influence group in advance of upcoming elections. This move suggests efforts by the company to shape political discourse or policy.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldOct 31Provisional detention without bail for the alleged “founder and promoter” of ‘Blocus’ in SpainOtro joven arrestado en Cataluña administraba un grupo de comunicación utilizado para coordinar disturbiosEl País
WorldOct 31The vision of a former Spanish minister and European banker: "The world is experiencing accelerated fragmentation"Luis de Guindos, ex ministro en tiempos de Aznar y ex vicepresidente del Banco Central Europeo, habla de los riesgos de la escalada en la guerra de Medio Oriente y el fin de la globalización. Su opinión sobre Argentina y la mirada de los inversores.Clarín
PoliticsOct 31Advocacy Groups Sue to Stop Trump Effort to Set Aside Ballots in Washington StateThe lawsuit was the latest move to stave off pressure from the Trump administration to pursue its unsubstantiated claim that noncitizens are voting en masse.NYT US
PoliticsOct 31Libya-Turkey maritime deal stokes tensions in eastern MediterraneanThe ratification of a maritime agreement between Libya and Turkey is stoking tensions across the eastern Mediterranean. Athens has condemned the deal as illegal, amid wider regional concern over Turkey’s growing influence.RFI [en]
PoliticsOct 31Atiku’s son: ‘My support for Tinubu is personal’; pledges 10 buses"I wish to make one fundamental point: political conviction is a matter of personal judgement, conscience and the freedom of every individual to make independent choices" The post Atiku’s son: ‘My support for Tinubu is personal’; pledges 10 buses appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
ConflictOct 31Humanitarian mission from Oleshky arrives in UkraineA Ukrainian delegation that carried out a humanitarian mission to the temporarily occupied city of Oleshky, Kherson region, has returned to Ukrainian government-controlled territory.Ukrinform [en]
ConflictOct 31Iran warns it will retaliate without ‘geographical limitations’ if attackedFinancial Times
DisasterOct 31Civil Guard Salvador rescued Almudena from car 1 of the Iryo, the most affected by the accident: “There was only silence”Dos agentes fueron los primeros en acceder al vehículo de cola del tren que fue embestido en el grave choque. Allí escucharon solo los gritos de una mujerEl País
WorldOct 31Vickie CartwrightVickie Cartwright gained her angel wings Oct. 27, 2026, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness.theadanews · united states of america
PoliticsOct 31‘Deeply troubling’: Zakir Naik faces backlash for defending Taliban’s girls’ education restrictionsIslamic preacher Zakir Naik has drawn criticism after defending the Taliban’s restrictions on girls’ education as a postponement. Education activist Ziauddin Yousafzai and former Afghan MP Mariam Solaimankhil rejected his arguments about security and female teachers. UNICEF says more than 2.6 million Afghan girls have been denied secondary education since September 2021.news9live · united kingdom
WorldOct 31Reno weather Oct. 31. A look at rain, chilly temperatures and trending costumestrick-or-treaters in Reno may need coats over their costumes this Halloween as the National Weather Service forecasts cOld temperatures, rain, and snow flurries in the surrounding hills. The holiday coincides with Nevada Day, an event that will not happen again until 2037 due to the leap year cycle. One exception to the shared date is Carson City, where trick-or-treating is officially observed on Friday, Oct. 30 to avoid collision with the state parade. The discussion of moving trick-or-treating has been floating around Northern Nevada since at least the 2010s, due to the overlap with the annual Nevada Day parade held on Oct. 31. Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, giving everyone an extra hour of sleep or an extra hour of festivities. The National Weather Service predicts a high near 54 degrees,mostly sunny conditions, and a low of 36 degrees.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 31Who’s on the ballot in Robeson County?ROBESON COUNTY — Election Day is on Tuesday, with county, state and federal offices up for grabs.robesonian · united states of america
WorldOct 31Lone bettor wins Php 10M Lotto 6/42 jackpot on October 31, 2026MANILA, Philippines – A lone bettor bagged the Php 10 million jackpot prize in the Lotto 6/42 draw on Saturday, October 31, 2026, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced. The lucky player hit the winning combination 16-40-07-18-41-03 to claim the total jackpot prize of ₱10,000,000.00. Thethesummitexpress · nepal
WorldOct 31Here are some items to always keep in the car in case of an emergencyIt's important to stay prepared. Emergencies can happen to anyone, and if you're in a vehicle, you will need the right equipment to act quickly.freep · united states of america
PoliticsOct 31Over 4,000 cops, CAPF companies to be deployed for INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila MaidanRamlila Maidan divided into 14 zones, with over 200 CCTV cameras and drone surveillance; rally expected to draw 30,000-40,000 people amid traffic restrictions.newindianexpress · india
PoliticsOct 31Kaduna campaign: Massive turnout reflects growing confidence in Renewed Hope Agenda- LokpobiriThe National Coordinator of the Tinubu Health Sector Practitioners Alliance, TIHSEPA, Dr. Ogechi Lokpobiri, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the successful launch of his campaign in Kaduna State, describing the massive turnout as a clear referendum on the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The development is coming days after the alliance expanded its structures […] The post Kaduna campaign: Massive turnout reflects growing confidence in Renewed Hope Agenda- Lokpobiri appeared first on The Abuja Inquirer.theabujainquirer · nigeria
WorldOct 31Raila Odinga Stadium opener: Will European football giants leave a lasting legacy?The planned January 5, 2027, opening of Raila Odinga International Stadium with Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam presents Kenya with an opportunity to showcase its sporting ambitions. But the real measure of success will not be the glamour of the occasion; it will be what the country gains long after the European giants leave Nairobi. […]peopledaily_digital · kenya