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Haley Stevens backs Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
Michigan Democratic Representative Haley Stevens has withdrawn her support for Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, two days before voting. The switch followed a bitter dispute over El-Sayed’s rhetoric on Israel and upended a closely watched race that could determine Senate control in the November midterm election.
103 articles 37 sources Nov 1 to Nov 31:27
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Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults
Russell Brand was convicted at Southwark Crown Court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women during his showbusiness career. The comedian was acquitted of two rape counts and attempted indecent assault, remanded in custody and faces sentencing on Monday after a significant prison term was promised.
95 articles 47 sources Nov 5 to Nov 81:23 - 2-day story
Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff
President Donald Trump named longtime immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles after Republicans lost House and Senate control in the midterm elections. Miller, the deputy chief of staff for policy and a driving force behind the administration's mass deportation agenda, will begin Monday, while Wiles moves to Trump's political operation.
60 articles 34 sources Nov 6 to Nov 71:11
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Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupt European Flights and Newsrooms
A wave of hoax bomb threats disrupted dozens of flights across Europe, forcing diversions, emergency landings, searches and military escorts before spreading to several television newsrooms. All affected aircraft landed safely, investigators found no explosives, and authorities have not confirmed who was responsible or any link to Russia's Male State group.
59 articles 34 sources Nov 3 to Nov 71:24 - 2-day story
Suspected Cyberattack Disrupts Supermarket Freezers Across Europe
A suspected cyberattack remotely raised temperatures in supermarket refrigerators and freezers across at least nine European countries on Monday, spoiling food and forcing some retailers to discard stock. No group has claimed responsibility, while the European Union called the operation a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain and undermine consumer confidence.
49 articles 36 sources Nov 2 to Nov 31:15 - 3-day story
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race as first Muslim senator-elect
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's closely fought Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate in the 2026 midterms. The progressive physician's victory preserves a key seat for Democrats in a battleground state after a campaign marked by Islamophobic attacks and heavy outside spending.
49 articles 31 sources Nov 2 to Nov 41:19 - Ongoing story2-day story
Trump Offers UFC Chief Dana White Press Secretary Job
President Donald Trump offered the vacant White House press secretary job to Ultimate Fighting Championship chief Dana White, calling him a “violent fighter and warrior” and urging him to take it. White said he was flying to Washington to meet Trump on Monday about the offer, although a source said he had already declined the unusual appointment.
45 articles 32 sources Nov 7 to Nov 81:17 - 2-day story
Meghan Markle’s Father Charged With Possessing Child Abuse Material
Federal prosecutors have charged Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, with one count of possessing child pornography after his arrest in Florida. The case began after his son discovered suspected child abuse images at the family’s former home in the Philippines, and investigators later searched two storage units near Los Angeles.
43 articles 31 sources Nov 6 to Nov 71:05 - Ongoing story2-day story
Gunman kills six in Krakow Main Square shooting
A Polish man opened fire at random from a vehicle in Krakow’s Main Market Square, killing six people and injuring at least fifteen, police said. Officers shot and detained the suspect as prosecutors opened a terrorism investigation into an attack authorities said was probably inspired by far-right ideology, and a British citizen was among the dead.
40 articles 26 sources Nov 7 to Nov 81:13 - 2-day story
Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Rout
Vice President J.D. Vance said in a social media post that the Iran war was the main reason Republicans lost the 2026 midterms, as Democrats took control of the House and Senate. President Donald Trump called Vance's assessment largely true because the conflict drove up gasoline prices, while Vance also cited inflation, the cost of living and American support for Israel.
39 articles 28 sources Nov 4 to Nov 51:19 - 3-day story
California Gov. Newsom Commutes All 548 Death Sentences
California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of all 548 inmates on the state's death row to life without parole, the largest mass clemency of its kind in U.S. history. Prosecutors and law enforcement unions are fighting the order, and four of the seven California Supreme Court justices must approve some commutations.
37 articles 30 sources Nov 5 to Nov 71:27 - 2-day story
Trump and Vance Blame Iran War for Republican Losses
President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war with Iran and higher gasoline prices contributed to Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses, which gave Democrats control of the House and Senate. Vice President JD Vance called the war “the reason we lost,” while Trump said he would launch the operation again to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
34 articles 21 sources Nov 4 to Nov 51:26 - 3-day story
Bomb Hoaxes Disrupt Flights and Broadcasters Across Europe
A wave of hoax bomb threats has disrupted dozens of flights across Europe, forcing diversions, emergency landings and military escorts while authorities search for a possible coordinated source. The latest alerts also targeted television broadcasters, prompting newsroom evacuations as officials investigate links amid heightened geopolitical tensions and warnings of hybrid attacks across Europe.
32 articles 26 sources Nov 5 to Nov 71:10 - 2-day story
Andorra goalkeeper Owono speaks after collision that killed De Miguel
Thirty-year-old Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died on Tuesday after suffering cardiac arrest in an on-field collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division match. Spanish police opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, while Owono said he was enduring the most difficult days of his life and faced online abuse.
32 articles 19 sources Nov 3 to Nov 41:24 - 2-day story
James Talarico flips Texas Senate seat for Democrats
Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas on Tuesday, flipping a United States Senate seat for the first time since 1988 in a historic midterm upset. The state representative’s victory dealt a major blow to President Donald Trump and Republicans’ efforts to retain control of the Senate in the midterm elections.
31 articles 21 sources Nov 3 to Nov 41:28 - Ongoing story3-day story
Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production for Cybercabs
Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027, making room for increased output of the Cybercab robotaxi model. The decision follows years of weak sales, production delays, repeated recalls and steep price increases that left the pickup below Tesla’s original ambitions for the vehicle.
30 articles 28 sources Nov 6 to Nov 81:21 - 2-day story
Trump Announces End to $4 Billion Military Aid to Israel
President Donald Trump said the United States will stop sending roughly four billion dollars in annual military aid to Israel by the end of this year. He made the Election Day announcement after saying he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed months ago to end the payments because Israel no longer needed the aid.
30 articles 25 sources Nov 3 to Nov 41:14 - 2-day story
Melania Trump hosts Ukraine, Russia officials after Oleshky truce
First Lady Melania Trump hosts Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House on Thursday, recognizing the temporary humanitarian ceasefire she helped broker in Russian-occupied Oleshky. The six-day agreement enabled nearly eight hundred residents to receive emergency supplies and evacuate, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored Trump with the Order of Princess Olga.
30 articles 21 sources Nov 4 to Nov 51:20 - Ongoing story4-day story
Paraguay Senate impeaches President Peña over Ueno Bank collapse
Paraguay's Senate unanimously impeached President Santiago Peña on Friday, placing him under house arrest over the collapse of the state-affiliated digital lender Ueno Bank and the resulting financial crisis. Prosecutors charged him with breach of trust and sought asset freezes and pre-trial detention as Vice President Pedro Alliana took office amid street protests demanding accountability from bank customers.
29 articles 16 sources Nov 5 to Nov 81:19 - 2-day story
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Block California Ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's emergency request to stop California from counting more than 20,000 mail-in ballots that federal officials suspected were cast by noncitizens. The ruling came on the eve of the midterm elections after lower courts sided with California, whose officials said the administration's list was unreliable and included U.S.-born citizens.
28 articles 19 sources Nov 2 to Nov 31:11