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U.S. stocks recovered some of last week’s losses as oil prices fell sharply amid uncertainty over when the Iran war would allow global energy supplies to return to normal. The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, European indexes advanced, and China’s central bank announced a 100 billion yuan market-support program.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveBinance released proof-of-reserves data covering 10 cryptocurrencies. Co-founder Yi He said the company’s priority was to ensure a secure environment before users could withdraw funds and operations could resume.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveRyanair said it may freeze workers’ pay and raise airfares as it weighs how to offset potentially higher fuel costs. The airline said fuel costs could rise by €2 billion in 2028 unless the U.S.-Israel war with Iran ends.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveIran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within two days if Washington met conditions including lifting its blockade of Iranian ports. China said it planned to send a special envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early to mid-November.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe United Nations peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara entered its liquidation period on November 1, ending a 35-year presence. Tensions have continued since the Polisario Front withdrew from a ceasefire in 2020.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAn attack on a military base in southern Colombia killed four civilians, including a two-month-old baby, according to President Abelardo de la Espriella. The attack came as drug gangs and rebel groups intensified violence in response to the government’s new security strategy.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveBinance users withdrew $3.6 billion after what was described as the largest-ever crypto hack. The exchange froze transactions following the incident, which has been linked to a North Korean group.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveUkraine and Russia said emergency alert applications sent false warnings after cyberattacks. Ukrainian officials said the incident did not affect the country’s security or defense operations, while Russian officials called for stronger cybersecurity measures.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveSupermarket chains in at least seven European countries reported that refrigerator and freezer temperatures rose overnight to as high as 50C. Several companies confirmed they had been hacked, and large quantities of food were discarded.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene one day before the midterm elections and prevent roughly 20,000 California mail ballots from being counted, alleging that some voters may be ineligible.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Justice Department asked a federal judge to consider sanctions against an immigrant-rights group and its lawyers after they published an analysis challenging the administration’s list of more than 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters in California. State election officials said the list contained errors.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SavePresident Donald Trump used a rally at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to make a final appeal before the midterm election. The event also drew attention to the administration’s slow and costly efforts to repair the Washington landmark.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveKimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 world champion after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Max Verstappen won the race ahead of Lewis Hamilton, while Antonelli secured his first title with four races remaining.
formula1.com (English) ↗＋ SaveArsenal’s victory at Liverpool left them three points clear at the top of the Premier League. An analysis said the team had greater depth and experience and faced a weaker group of contenders than last season.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveKatie Boulter said an incident had got under her skin, but she overcame it to win and reach the last 16 of the Hong Kong Open. She described the experience as a lesson learned.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveJapan launched a national disaster-management agency on November 2, with more than 350 workers responsible for preparedness, emergency response and reconstruction. The agency is intended to improve readiness for major earthquakes, a possible Mount Fuji eruption and conditions in evacuation centers.
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