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Protests and riots are held in Bilbao, Spain, after and during a political event hosted by far-right
2026 Spanish housing protests — Protests and riots are held in Bilbao, Spain, after and during a political event hosted by far-right commentator Vito Quiles. At least nine people are arrested. [https://www.elcons

In association football, English player Harry Kane wins the men's Ballon d'Or for the first time, while
2026 Ballon d'Or — In association football, English player Harry Kane wins the men's Ballon d'Or for the first time, while Spanish player Alexia Putellas receives the women's award for a record-tying

Twenty-four people are killed and 24 more are injured after a bus collides with a truck on a highway in
Colombian conflict — Twenty-four people are killed and 24 more are injured after a bus collides with a truck on a highway in Makueni County, Kenya. [https://apnews.com/article/kenya-bus-crash-mombasa-r

Eighty-three people are injured, including seven seriously, in a bus crash in Fogars de Montclús, Catalonia,
Colombian conflict — Eighty-three people are injured, including seven seriously, in a bus crash in Fogars de Montclús, Catalonia, Spain. [https://apnews.com/article/spain-bus-crash-injured-barcelona-ca

Islamist insurgency in Niger, Foreign relations of Algeria, Foreign relations of Niger
Colombian conflict — Islamist insurgency in Niger, Foreign relations of Algeria, Foreign relations of Niger

In auto racing, American driver Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports wins the YellaWood 500 at the Talladega
2026 YellaWood 500 — In auto racing, American driver Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports wins the YellaWood 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, winning his first NASCAR Cup Series race at th
International sporting sanctions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
2026 LPGA Tour — International sporting sanctions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Brazilians vote in the second round of presidential elections between incumbent left-wing president Luiz
2026 Brazilian general election — Brazilians vote in the second round of presidential elections between incumbent left-wing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party and right-wing challenger Flávio

Saudi-led coalition air defences intercept a Houthi ballistic missile and two drones targeting Riyadh
Houthi–Saudi conflict — Saudi-led coalition air defences intercept a Houthi ballistic missile and two drones targeting Riyadh Province as King Khalid International Airport resumes limited operations after
In rally raid, Dakar Rally organizers move the 2027 event from Saudi Arabia because of security concerns
2027 Dakar Rally — In rally raid, Dakar Rally organizers move the 2027 event from Saudi Arabia because of security concerns regarding the conflict with the Houthis. [https://www.france24.com/en/live-

Bulgarians vote in the first round of the presidential election.
2026 Bulgarian presidential election — Bulgarians vote in the first round of the presidential election. Incumbent Iliana Iotova wins and will face former acting prime minister Andrey Gyurov in a second round due to reco
In golf, Japan's Yuri Yoshida wins her first LPGA Tour title at the BMW Ladies Championship in South Jeolla
2026 LPGA Tour — In golf, Japan's Yuri Yoshida wins her first LPGA Tour title at the BMW Ladies Championship in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, finishing ahead of Australia's Minjee Lee and Sou

The Nigerian health ministry expands contact tracing after confirming an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case in
2026 Ebola epidemic — The Nigerian health ministry expands contact tracing after confirming an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case in Abuja, identifying at least 44 contacts while investigating additional pe

The Colombian government announces that a military operation in El Tambo, Cauca, in the previous days
Colombian conflict — The Colombian government announces that a military operation in El Tambo, Cauca, in the previous days resulted in the killing of ten National Liberation Army's members, including t

Three staff members are killed and eight students are wounded in an Israeli airstrike against the Islamic
Gaza war — Three staff members are killed and eight students are wounded in an Israeli airstrike against the Islamic University of Gaza in Gaza City. Four other Palestinians are also killed i

Serbians vote for all seats in the National Assembly in a snap election, amid the student-led protests
2026 Serbian parliamentary election — Serbians vote for all seats in the National Assembly in a snap election, amid the student-led protests against the incumbent United Serbia government. [https://apnews.com/article/s

In a vote of 52% to 48%, Lula defeats Bolsonaro to win re-election for a fourth non-consecutive term.
2026 Brazilian general election — In a vote of 52% to 48%, Lula defeats Bolsonaro to win re-election for a fourth non-consecutive term. [https://www.reuters.com/live/brazil-election-live-lula-bolsonaro-face-off-pre

Western Sydney Airport in New South Wales, Australia, commences passenger operations as Greater Sydney's
Colombian conflict — Western Sydney Airport in New South Wales, Australia, commences passenger operations as Greater Sydney's second airport. [https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/25/wes

Unknown gunmen attack a village in Taraba State, Nigeria, killing at least ten people.
Nigerian bandit conflict — Unknown gunmen attack a village in Taraba State, Nigeria, killing at least ten people. Locals place the death toll at 20, while Amnesty International claims at least 40. [https://w

Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes against a residential building and a cement factory in Hamdan district,
Houthi–Saudi conflict — Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes against a residential building and a cement factory in Hamdan district, Yemen, killing ten people and wounding many more. [https://en.tempo.co/read

About 110,000 protesters march in Paris, France.
2026 French fuel protests — About 110,000 protesters march in Paris, France. [https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261024-live-hundreds-of-protests-expected-in-france-amid-high-tensions-and-heavy-police-prese

Five people are killed in a fire at the market place of Sorsogon City, Philippines.
2026 Pacific typhoon season — Five people are killed in a fire at the market place of Sorsogon City, Philippines. [https://www.pna.gov.ph/article/5-dead-in-sorsogon-public-market-fire (PNA)]
Survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy reach a settlement with the Archdiocese of New York in the
Catholic Church sex abuse cases in the United States — Survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy reach a settlement with the Archdiocese of New York in the United States, which will see the archdiocese paying at least $250,000 to ar
Eleven people, including six children, are injured in a mass shooting at Bragg Memorial Stadium at Florida
2026 Florida A&M University shooting — Eleven people, including six children, are injured in a mass shooting at Bragg Memorial Stadium at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. [https://edition.c
The Israeli military raids 15 cities in the occupied West Bank, arresting several Palestinians, forcing over
2026 West Bank lockdown — The Israeli military raids 15 cities in the occupied West Bank, arresting several Palestinians, forcing over 2,000 from their homes, and destroying a three-storey building in Hebro