Binance says hackers stole $6.3 billion in the largest crypto theft on record Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said attackers drained an estimated $6.3 billion from its hot wallets on Thursday night, more than four times the previous record crypto heist. Full story → · 5 sources
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady at 3.75 to 4 percent The Fed left its benchmark rate unchanged on Wednesday after September's hike, with two officials dissenting in favor of raising rates further to fight inflation. Full story → · 4 sources
Alphabet's worst day on record drags Wall Street lower as AI spending comes under scrutiny The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell Thursday after Alphabet posted a rare earnings miss and Amazon and Intel issued soft guidance, reviving investor worries about the payoff from massive AI spending. Full story → · 4 sources
A fragile, six-day ceasefire takes hold in Ukraine's Oleshky to allow aid and evacuations A localized ceasefire brokered with the involvement of U.S. First Lady Melania Trump began this week in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, aimed at delivering aid and evacuating trapped residents. Full story → · 5 sources
The European Union and Canada move to deepen their alliance at a Montreal summit EU and Canadian leaders are meeting in Montreal to expand cooperation on trade, supply chains, artificial intelligence, climate and Arctic security, broadening a partnership that already includes a major trade agreement. Full story → · 2 sources
Ghana's president says talks are underway with Russia on the country's first nuclear power plant Ghanaian President John Mahama said his government is in discussions with Russia about building Ghana's first nuclear power plant, and used a Russia-Africa summit appearance to call for an end to global conflicts. Full story → · 1 sources
Four days from the midterms, campaigns enter their final stretch with control of Congress at stake With the 2026 midterm elections four days away, President Trump has shifted parts of his campaign schedule to tele-rallies while an Alaska Senate race controversy draws fresh scrutiny. Full story → · 5 sources
G20 foreign ministers gather in Atlanta as Secretary Rubio hosts a packed two-day agenda Secretary of State Marco Rubio is hosting G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta for talks on geopolitical issues and economic growth, bringing together counterparts including Russia's Sergei Lavrov ahead of a December leaders' summit. Full story → · 4 sources