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Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering ending death sentences for 563 California prisoners before he leaves office in January. He discussed options after a botched execution in Tennessee. Newsom said, "I'm getting all those people in my ear: 'Don't do it. Don't do it.'" This move would clear the state's death row.
Russia dropped cluster bombs on Ukraine as Kyiv consolidated its front line. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, "Our soldiers have liberated more territory since the beginning of autumn than the Russians have managed to capture." Ukraine made a net gain of 241 sq km since September 1, effectively eliminating Russian territorial gains.
More than 400 people plan to gather outside the US embassy in London on October 31 to defy the ban on Palestine Action. Since the government proscribed the group in July 2025, many got arrested. Activist Teresa said, "It's a badge of honour, to be able to do this for Gaza."
Republican candidate Tom Tiffany is trying to distance himself from President Trump in the Wisconsin governor's race. At a Green Bay gathering, Tiffany said, "Wisconsinites want to know what you're for, and I'm for Wisconsin." He now focuses on local issues like taxes and farmland instead of the president.
Attacks by Jewish settlers surged during the Palestinian olive harvest in the West Bank this year. Over 325 violent incidents occurred since the season started in late September. Abbas Milhem said, "Now the journey is full of pain and risk." At least four Palestinians got killed amid this growing seasonal tension.
Brazil heads to the polls on October 25, 2026, for a tense presidential run-off. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces Senator Flavio Bolsonaro after the first round on October 4. Many polls showed Lula closing the gap as voters decide who will lead the country for the next four years.
Cameroonian President Paul Biya, 93, returned home in late August after spending over two months abroad. His long absence sparked fresh rumours about his health and ability to rule. Many citizens now hope for a government reshuffle, as they wonder who might eventually succeed the leader of the central African nation.
Italy issued a tsunami alert after 12 tremors struck off the Mediterranean coast on Friday. Quakes reached 5.0 magnitude near Sicily, causing schools and offices to empty in Palermo and Messina. Mayor Roberto Lagalla said, “We believe it is our duty to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety.”
Ukrainian troops report widespread Starlink disruptions despite Donald Trump’s claims that Elon Musk lifted restrictions. On Friday morning, officials said speeds remained capped. “At present, we have not observed any lifting of the restrictions on Starlink,” said expert Serhii Beskrestnov. These issues continue to hamper vital drone operations against Russia.
At least six people died and 28 others got wounded after gunmen opened fire at a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate on Friday. Masked attackers started shooting during a funeral procession. King Abdullah II said, “The blood of Jordanians is precious, and we will strike with an iron fist.”
Health officials are racing to find how Nigeria’s first Ebola patient in over a decade got infected. The woman travelled from Uganda’s Entebbe airport on 3 October. Experts said, “Random presence at the same location, a large airport, is not a supported epidemiological link by any standard of what we know.”
The United Arab Emirates started cleanup efforts on Friday after an oil spill from a tanker forced beach closures. Authorities warned fishermen to avoid the area near Umm Al Quwain. Researcher Leon Moreland said, "The slick is considerably larger, covering approximately 160 km2, and looks to be coming from the ship."
Delays on the London Underground rose one-third since last year due to signal failures, Transport for London said. Patrick Doig warned that "temporary speed restrictions, timetable gaps and part-line suspensions are already becoming more common." The network faces a massive repair backlog, with funding decisions expected in the 2027 review.