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Gavin Newsom commutes more than 500 death sentences in California: Democrat's move prevents these people from executions under future governors, after Christa Pike's failed execution (LINK) 5 November 2026

US charges Jacobo Abdala Bucaram-Pulley, son of Ecuador's former President, and 4 others with cocaine trafficking to the United States and Europe in tuna shipments (ground news LINK) 5 November 2026

— Ground News: Ecuador has struggled to contain drug violence as rival cartels control coastal ports; The Trump administration has reached agreements with Ecuador to carry out joint military operations against criminal groups.

Catchup: WHO approves trials for two new Ebola vaccines (LINK) 2 November 2026

Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery (LINK) 6 November 2026

— BBC: The Vatican says no extraordinary measures are being taken in relation to the Pope's health, describing him as a "71-year-old who has undergone an operation" not someone with a "permanent medical condition". The 12-day tour incorporates multiple long-haul and local flights and covers thousands of miles from the Amazon to the Andes.

Ukraine knocks out 15 Russian oil refineries, causing $23.2 billion in damage: officials (LINK) 5 November 2026

— Just 12 refineries are running at reduced capacity following the precision strikes, which wiped out nearly all of Moscow's oil sector income from 2025, Ukraine's Military Intelligence agency HUR estimated.

Finland court jails Russian captain and crew member over Baltic cable sabotage linking Helsinki and Tallinn in 2025 (LINK) 5 November 2026

Iran weighs nuclear proposals as Qatar pushes to avert renewed US strikes (LINK) 5 November 2026

Iran says 5 tankers and tugboat struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack: three hit by naval mines and caught fire (LINK) 5 November 2026

South Korea to deploy military mission to keep Strait of Hormuz open (LINK) 5 November 2026

Israel's president pledges to pick candidate on Sunday to form government (LINK) 5 November 2026

More than a dozen flights in Europe receive bomb threats that an official calls 'malicious' hoaxes (LINK) 5 November 2026

UK's Burnham won't follow Trump in actively inviting Putin to G20 next year (LINK) 5 November 2026

Hundreds of thousands march in largely peaceful protests across France (LINK) 5 November 2026

— French riot police fired tear gas in Paris and Lyon while scuffles broke out in Nantes and authorities arrested agitators who vandalized a Rennes hotel. But overall, the roughly 200 demonstrations across France on Thursday — attended by an estimated 575,000 people — remained relatively peaceful. The strike was organized by L'intersyndicale, the group that represents all of France's main trade unions.

Survivor found three days after Zaporizhzhia bombing that killed 43 (LINK) 5 November 2026

— Ukraine's national police said the strikes included a 3-ton FAB glide bomb, a weapon that defence intelligence websites say carries around 1.4 tons of explosives. Russia's Defence Ministry said the attack targeted Ukrainian military units around Komyshuvakha and two other settlements, and that up to 25 Ukrainian servicemen were killed. Moscow and Kyiv both deny deliberately targeting civilians.

Russian bombing of Ukrainian aid center is one of the war's 'deadliest attacks,' Zelensky says: Russia dropped at least nine bombs on a school building in southeastern Ukraine where they had taken shelter — (LINK)

Hong Kong court sentences activist Joshua Wong to 10 years on national security charge (ground news LINK) 5 November 2026

Trump says 'largely true' Iran war caused midterms loss, after Vance comments (LINK) 4 November 2026

— Arab News: "I think it's largely true because it drove the gasoline up a little bit short term. But at the same time, if I had it to do again, I'd have to do it again. Because long term, it's the only answer. You can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon," Trump said, speaking to reporters at his White House ballroom construction site. He ruled out firing Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, a staunch proponent of military action against the Islamic republic. "No, I think he's doing a very good job," Trump said when asked if he was considering replacing Hegseth.

US midterms 2026 election results and latest updates: Mississippi votes still being counted in Senate nail-biter after Democrats take control of Congress (LINK) 6 November 2026

— In the Senate, Democrats flipped seven seats and now hold 54 to the Republican Party's 44. Two seats — nail-biting contests in Alaska and Mississippi — remain undeclared.

Economist: US Democrats have won the biggest congressional landslide in 50 years (LINK paywalled) 5 November 2026

Paraguay's president Santiago Peña faces impeachment after resignation fails due to lack of Congress quorum (LINK) 6 November 2026

— DPA: At the centre of the crisis is Ueno Bank, one of Paraguay's largest lenders. It has 2.8 million customers, equivalent to around 60% of the adult population. Earlier this week, Paraguay's central bank began proceedings to wind down Ueno Bank after its capital reserves fell below required levels, preventing customers from accessing their accounts.The bank's frozen accounts were also used to process pension payments. The crisis has sparked street protests in the capital, Asunción. Peña has faced criticism over his previous business ties to Ueno's holding company, in which he held a stake until March 2025.He had announced his resignation in a televised address on Thursday, saying he was stepping down in the interest of national stability. However, a vote in Congress on his resignation failed to reach quorum after some representatives walked out. Had the resignation been accepted, Peñawould have avoided impeachment proceedings. However, the Senate opened the proceedings against Peñaand summoned him to appear on Friday.

Hundreds of thousands march across France in what could be biggest day yet of protests, despite clashes (LINK) 4 November 2026

— CNN: Riot police have fired tear gas and charged a group of protesters in Lyon in central France while scuffles have broken out in the western city of Nantes, as demonstrations take place across the country. Around 270,000 people were taking part in nearly 200 demonstrations across France — not including Paris.

Eight killed in shooting spree in two separate locations of western Turkey, suspect apprehended: motive or circumstances of the crime initially not clear (LINK) 5 November 2026

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