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15,981 storiesChristine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, resigns, saying she could not remain neutral
She will step down from office in February 2027, eight months before her term officially ends. [https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/ecb-hold-rates-investors-focus-french-bonds-lagardes-future-2026-10-28/ (Reuters)]
Four people are killed and eleven more are injured after an Italian Air Force Boeing CH-47 Chinook crashes
[https://apnews.com/article/bosnia-eufor-crash-helicopter-2eb085d8dcc0347ecd4f287d396091c4 (AP)]
American food delivery company DoorDash announces an intent to close on an acquisition of grocery delivery
[https://apnews.com/article/doordash-instacart-delivery-d6f30f5d18c288eeba6babcb49260e06 (AP)] [https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/doordash-strikes-17-billion-deal-us-rival-instacart-bets-grocery-delivery-2026-10-29/ (Reuters)]
Teghaza 001, a Martian meteorite discovered in 2022 in the Sahara in Mali is reported to be 4.1 billion years
[https://www.reuters.com/science/martian-meteorite-found-sahara-is-41-billion-years-old-2026-10-29/ (Reuters)]
Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin ends services for customers in Russia and Belarus, citing
[https://www.cryptotimes.io/2026/10/29/kucoin-suspends-services-in-russia-and-belarus-with-immediate-effect/ ( The Crypto Times )]
14 people are killed and 14 more are injured in a Russian drone strike on a train station in Dnipro, Ukraine.
[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/30/ukraine-war-briefing-russian-drone-attack-dnipro-rail-platform ( The Guardian )]

The Bank of Canada raises its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, its first increase since July
2026 Iran war fuel crisis — The Bank of Canada raises its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, its first increase since July 2023, citing persistent inflation driven partly by higher oil and gasol

In baseball, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks defeats the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in four games to win its 13th
2026 Japan Series — In baseball, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks defeats the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in four games to win its 13th Japan Series championship. [https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/89710
At least 69 people are killed and 179 injured during a collision between two high speed trains carrying a
[https://news.sky.com/story/spain-train-crash-latest-numerous-injuries-reported-after-high-speed-collision-on-madrid-andalusia-line-13604696 (Sky News)]
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro, following his escape from Brazil and arrival in Florida, United States,
[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/28/flavio-bolsonaro-miami-us-fleeing-brazilian-election-defeat ( The Guardian )] [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/flavio-bolsonaro-expected-land-miami-shortly-after-trump-offers-brazil-exit

In baseball, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks defeat the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in four games to win their 13th
[https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/89710 (Kyodo News)]
Eight women and children are reported to be injured in a airstrike in Kadugli, South Kordofan, Sudan.
[https://sudantribune.com/article/320591 ( Sudan Tribune )]
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson is convicted of harassing two journalists and causing them to fear
[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq2d6z36pp53o (BBC News)] [https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/1028/1597108-tommy-robinson-court/ (RTÉ)]
Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva responds by accusing the U.S.
government of colluding with Bolsonaro to install him as president. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/flavio-bolsonaro-expected-land-miami-shortly-after-trump-offers-brazil-exit-2026-10-28/ (Reuters)]
In Major League Baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Tampa Bay Rays in five games to win their first
[https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/mlb/milwaukee-brewers-tampa-bay-rays-world-series-game-5-result-rcna605974 (NBC News)]

At least three people are killed as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh, India.
2026 North Indian Ocean cyclone season — At least three people are killed as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh, India. [https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-cyclone-arnab-3-dead-houses-damaged-as-strong-wind
A youth armed with two knives wounds a police officer outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, before
Attacks on Israeli embassies — A youth armed with two knives wounds a police officer outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, before being shot and killed. [https://www.reuters.com/world/policeman-kills-
The ruling Likud and its governing coalition, led by Benjamin Netanyahu wins a plurality of seats in the
2026 Israeli legislative election — The ruling Likud and its governing coalition, led by Benjamin Netanyahu wins a plurality of seats in the Knesset, though government formation remains unclear. [https://www.newsquaw

Saudi Arabia launches an airstrike at a market in Al Hazm, Al-Jawf Governorate, Yemen, killing 14 civilians
Houthi–Saudi conflict — Saudi Arabia launches an airstrike at a market in Al Hazm, Al-Jawf Governorate, Yemen, killing 14 civilians and wounding ten more. [https://english.news.cn/20261028/0bff5197bf7d4bd

Jio Platforms raises US$3.2 billion in India's largest-ever initial public offering (IPO), attracting about
2026 Iran war fuel crisis — Jio Platforms raises US$3.2 billion in India's largest-ever initial public offering (IPO), attracting about $77 billion in bids and becoming the country's most-subscribed IPO befor

At least 68 people are killed and 179 injured during a collision between two high speed trains carrying over
2026 Toledo train collision — At least 68 people are killed and 179 injured during a collision between two high speed trains carrying over 500 passengers between Los Yébenes and Urda, in the Province of Toledo,

The United States imposes sanctions on the Rwandan ministry of defence over its role in the conflict in
2026 Toledo train collision — The United States imposes sanctions on the Rwandan ministry of defence over its role in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, alleging that Rwanda is backing th

Rwanda–United States relations, Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda conflict
2026 Toledo train collision — Rwanda–United States relations, Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda conflict

Netherlands Public Broadcasting (NPO) withdraws the Netherlands from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over
Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 — Netherlands Public Broadcasting (NPO) withdraws the Netherlands from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over concerns about Israel's participation, after AVROTROS withdrew in August

Villa Vie Residences suspends operations of the Odyssey in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, after running out of
2026 Iran war fuel crisis — Villa Vie Residences suspends operations of the Odyssey in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, after running out of money amid sharply higher fuel costs, forcing 203 passengers to disembark w