World news briefing: Monday 2 November 2026

Written automatically from international headlines. Each line links to its source.

Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire ends BBC ↗
Democrat endorses Republican candidate in key Michigan Senate race as party spat erupts BBC ↗
Trump team's lawsuit to block Alaska Senate race certification dismissed by judge The Independent ↗
UN demands urgent investigation after death of staff member held in Houthi custody Euronews ↗
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals say BBC ↗
Police clash with housing crisis protesters in Portugal Al Jazeera ↗
Shops looted as German cost-of-living protests turn violent BBC ↗
Armed police start patrols in Sydney after Bondi Beach attack BBC ↗
India's opposition holds mega rally seeking election chief's resignation BBC ↗
Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack BBC ↗
More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak BBC ↗
Canada and EU announce new alliance open to like-minded countries The Guardian ↗
Romania: Private plane with nine people crashes into residential neighborhood in Florida Digi24 ↗
Romania: Iran's supreme leader threatens US with unrestricted response to new attacks Digi24 ↗

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