Thousands of Imran Khan Supporters Begin March Toward Islamabad
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters began a multiday march toward Islamabad after negotiations with Pakistan’s government collapsed.
Hundreds of French High Schools Close as Student Protests Spread
Between 400 and 500 French high schools were expected to close fully or partially Monday before nationwide student demonstrations.
Spain Calls Early General Election for November 29
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early general election for November 29 after parliament rejected housing measures central to his minority government.
Germany Announces €1.3 Billion Ukraine Defense and Energy Package
Germany announced €1 billion in military support and €350 million for Ukraine’s energy sector during Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Kyiv visit.
U.S. Military Says Caribbean Vessel Strike Killed Four
U.S. Southern Command says an October 4 strike on a Caribbean vessel killed four people, while key evidence and legal questions remain public gaps.
CSL Strikes Rare-Disease Drug Deal With Alentis Worth Up to $1.6 Billion
CSL will pay Alentis $355 million upfront to co-develop lixudebart, with potential commercial milestones lifting the deal’s value to about $1.6 billion.
North Korea Says It Tested Hypersonic Intermediate-Range Missile
North Korea said Kim Jong Un oversaw an intermediate-range hypersonic missile test; outside measurements and Pyongyang’s performance claims differ.
Protests Grow in India Over Voter-Roll Revision and Election Chief
Demonstrators in Delhi and Mumbai demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over disputed voter-roll revisions; the commission rejects claims of political manipulation.
Brazil Presidential Election Heads to October 25 Runoff
Brazil’s presidential election is headed to an October 25 runoff after no candidate cleared 50% in the first round, with Flávio Bolsonaro leading Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the…
Bosnia Preliminary Results Put Leftist and Nationalist Candidates Ahead
Preliminary results from more than 90% of polling stations showed Denis Bećirović, Željka Cvijanović and Darijana Filipović leading Bosnia’s tripartite presidency races.