Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus
Residents were taken out from the devastated city on Friday during a local ceasefire.
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Iran's Khamenei meets military brass as U.S. said to plot post-midterm strikes
The Iranian supreme leader said he ordered the military to update its target list of U.S. and Israeli assets. Earlier, MS NOW reported that Washington was preparing to resume strikes as soon as November 4, the day after the U.S. midterm elections
20 Years Later, Rockstar’s Best Game Still Doesn’t Have the Sequel It Deserved
Bully, or Canis Canem Edit, was one of Rockstar's most innovative and unique games, and it's about time we got a sequel.
Latest news bulletin | October 31st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 31st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Young Canadians focus on mental health at key climate trial
At a landmark Canadian trial focused on the government's obligations to fight climate change, the young plaintiffs suing Ottawa over alleged policy failures have sought to focus attention on their mental health.
Rubio to host meeting of Indo-Pacific Quad, wrap up G20 gathering
WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host a meeting with the foreign ministers of Australia, India and Japan on Saturday, their third meeting this year, as plans take shape for a summit of the leaders of the four countries in Manila next month.
Taipei mayor gets angry reception at Pride after gay bar raid
TAIPEI, Oct 31 - Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, in a close race for re-election, got an angry reception on Saturday when be briefly showed up for Taiwan's packed annual Pride parade, following a police raid on a city gay bar earlier this month.
Bangladesh death toll from dengue rises, unlikely to ease before December
The surge comes as Bangladesh is also battling the world’s worst measles outbreak.
Nations commit to get nature goals back on track
Nearly 200 nations struck hard-fought agreements Friday at a U.N. biodiversity summit, but the outcome was accompanied by disappointment over missed opportunities to address humanity's destructive toll on nature.
How to ‘fall back’ this weekend without losing your mind
Time changes are more disruptive to our health than you might think. Here are some tips for a smooth transition
Star Wars' Secret Writers Quietly Made the Strangest, Scariest Zombie Movies of All Time
Messiah of Evil might be the ultimate Halloween horror movie
What’s the Secret to These Southern Democrats’ Success?
In one of the more surprising developments in this election cycle, former Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina and Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia both appear to be cruising to victory in states that are normally very hard for Democrats to win. Polls show them with leads close
To Live Is to Believe
Remembering Ursula von Rydingsvard, an Epstein survivor’s message for MoMA, interviews with Paul Pfeiffer and Layli Long Soldier, and the best costumes of our artsy Halloween party.
The Clear, Obvious Lesson for Democrats in Lula’s Victory in Brazil
Going into Sunday’s elections in Brazil, I wasn’t harboring the highest of hopes that the votes were there to thwart the seething ambitions of far-right nepo-baby Flávio Bolsonaro, whose party seemed to have taken the decisive edge in the first round of voting earlier this
Ray-Ban heir recounts wild pregnancy mystery with ex Jessica Serfaty: ‘I’m pregnant — It can be you or him’
The model and actress has also been accused of supplying her son with ketamine at her birthday party in Los Angeles, a court filing reveals.
New autism study complicates Trump administration’s search for cause
A recently published found associations between certain maternal health conditions during pregnancy and autism diagnoses across racial and ethnic groups, underscoring how much remains unknown as the Trump administration searches for a cause of autism. Researchers from the New
Home heating costs threaten to chill GOP vote in key Senate races
Democrats running for Senate in Maine, Alaska and New Hampshire are zeroing in on the rising cost of home heating as winter — and Election Day — quickly approach. Republican candidates have been on defense in key Senate battlegrounds, arguing against the claim that the GOP has
Boo! See the universe’s spookiest sights in time for Halloween
From ghosts to skeletons and even spiders, the cosmos is full of scary surprises
Blackburn’s move to governor leaves Hegseth with potential parachute
Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-Tenn.) bid to become Tennessee’s next governor is leaving a potential opening for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is viewed as one of the top oversight targets in the next Congress if House Democrats take the majority. Hegseth, a former Army
5 races that will tell the story of the midterms
A dramatic midterm campaign is in its final days. There have been internal party tensions, deeply controversial ads, and, famously, two Dan Sullivans in Alaska's Senate race. At the center of everything, of course, is President Trump. A House majority is widely assumed to be
Egypt fears escalation in Iran war would be more destructive, foreign minister says
MANAMA, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday he was "extremely worried" that a new escalation in the war between the United States and Iran would be more destructive and have a major impact. He was speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue
Jordan says it stopped an armed group of 14 who attempted to cross from Syria
The armed group tried to infiltrate under heavy fire and direct engagement, causing numerous casualties, Jordan's armed forces said
Sanjay Gupta, Indian Director of ‘Kaante’ and ‘Zinda,’ Dies at 59
Indian filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, whose credits include the crime thriller “Kaante,” the gangster saga “Shootout at Wadala” and the Hrithik Roshan-starring “Kaabil,” has died following a fall at his Mumbai residence on Oct. 30. He was 59, according to the Press Trust of India.
Poland political crisis: Constitutional court in chaos as Nawrocki accuses government of staging power grab
Riot police were deployed outside Poland's Constitutional Tribunal on Friday after its president was suspended, escalating a power struggle over the court.
S’pore-Manila flights among those cancelled, rescheduled by Philippine Airlines from Nov 14-18
The airline said affected passengers would be notified through e-mail and SMS.
CCTV, zip ties and election watchers: How US mail-in votes are secured and counted
BBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed.
The Hallmark dilemma
The slogan is “when you care enough to send the very best.” But more accurately, it’s “when you don’t care enough to be on the hook.” For a low-stakes social interaction, the Hallmark card is a convenient and safe solution. Low-risk, it gets the job done. People don’t blame you
‘Bunch of baloney’: calls grow for Cop summit reforms as countries on track to fail nature targets
Cop17, focused on protecting nature and restoring ecosystems, concludes on Saturday with critics saying system allows ‘one idiot’ to stall progress Calls are growing for major reforms to UN biodiversity summits as countries fail to deliver on their promises to halt the
Pink Film Veteran Zeze Takahisa Champions Original Stories at Tokyo Masterclass
The Tokyo International Film Festival’s Tokyo Talk program presented a masterclass with Zeze Takahisa, director of the festival’s opening film, “Sukiyaki.” Held before a full-house crowd at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, the talk focused on Zeze’s early “pink” (softcore porn) and indie
Kärcher boss: Less regulation, more action to get Europe and Germany fit again
Kärcher, best known for its pressure washers, recorded €3.5 billion in sales in 2025 and employs 17,000 people worldwide. Its CEO warns of a 'perfect storm' and calls for a fitness plan for Germany and Europe.
The seven days I thought I might have breast cancer
Seven days of uncertainty following a breast biopsy become a deeply personal reckoning with cancer, family history and fear. From that experience, Euronews reporter Monica Pinna explores Europe's persistent inequalities in early detection and care.
Japan’s Film Funds Look Beyond Production Committees to Build New Financing Models
Japan’s production committee system, in which a group of companies jointly finance a film and share its rights, has helped spread risk across the industry. But it can also cap budgets at what the industry itself can raise, make it harder for overseas investors to take part and
Who will triumph in Melaka as 79 candidates battle for 28 state seats?
PH is fielding the most candidates at 24, followed by BN with 23 and Parti Bersama Malaysia with 16.
60 Years Later, the Best 'Peanuts' Quote of All Time Still Doesn't Get the Credit it Deserves
In addition to being sweet and funny, Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic strip could be profound at time. The best example comes from 1966.
Pakistan military 'cautiously optimistic' on Iran-US mediation
Pakistan's chief mediator in its efforts to de-escalate the now eight-month-old Iran war has been to Tehran twice this month, most recently on Monday alongside Saudi and Turkish officials.
Nintendo’s Biggest Game of the Year Isn't What You Think It Is
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a massive hit on Switch, and helping sell Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2
Train collides with bear in Japan’s Hokkaido, causing passengers to spend night on board
None of the 34 passengers and crew members was injured.
Zelenskyy thanks US over deal for 500 Patriot missiles but warns delivery could take years
Kyiv has long called for more interceptors to help its forces fend off Russian missile and drone attacks. The rapidly approaching winter is pressing home that need.
CBS's Legendary 156-Episode Sci-Fi Anthology Series is Officially Free to Watch on Streaming
The CBS anthology series The Twilight Zone is one of the greatest science fiction shows ever made. Catch it while it's free to stream on Tubi.
Report: Trump planning to resume Iran strikes as soon as one day after midterms
A Gulf official told MS NOW that some countries, seeking de-escalation, may resist Washington launching attacks from their air bases. Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported on Saturday that a U.S. delegation will hold direct talks with Iran in Doha
McDonald’s dealt legal setback as judge allows lawsuit over McRib’s ‘lack of rib meat’ to proceed
The lawsuit alleges that McDonald's designed the McRib patty to resemble a rack of pork ribs despite containing no actual rib meat.
Syrian curriculum changes spark debate over removal of images and historical figures
Changes were not limited to the texts; images and illustrations were also edited in Photoshop, adding hijabs or long robes to female figures, deleting women's photos, and covering or replacing statues, sculptures and artworks.
Japan’s New 2027 Anime Award Should Put Creators in the Spotlight, Industry Leaders Say at Tokyo Market
A new Japanese anime award planned for 2027 should put the people who make anime in the spotlight, industry leaders said at TIFFCOM, the market of the Tokyo International Film Festival. The session was moderated by Fujitsu Ryota, programming advisor for the festival’s animation
