Ukraine strikes Russian oil sites with over 1,000 drones as Trump administration weighs sanctions and satellite support Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone attacks of the war against Russian energy infrastructure, while Washington's handling of new sanctions and satellite communications support for Kyiv became a fresh point of friction. Full story → · 5 sources
France faces its most serious unrest in years as Macron pledges talks after violent weekend protests French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation after a weekend of rioting over the cost of living left one person dead, nearly 1,800 people arrested, and a historic town hall damaged by fire. Full story → · 4 sources
Albertans vote on independence referendum as Prime Minister Carney works to keep Canada united Voters in Canada's oil-rich Alberta province decide Monday whether to begin a process that could lead toward independence, in a vote being closely watched across the country. Full story → · 1 sources
Wall Street tries to steady itself after its sharpest AI-driven selloff in months US stock futures bounced Monday after Friday's sharp technology selloff, as investors weigh a heavy week of earnings against renewed doubts about AI spending and sticky inflation data. Full story → · 4 sources
China's economy grows faster than expected in the third quarter China reported third-quarter growth of 4.5 percent year over year, ahead of forecasts, alongside stronger retail sales, even as the country's population continues to age. Full story → · 2 sources
Trump endorses Netanyahu for reelection as Israel's prime minister ahead of national vote President Trump publicly backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bid for reelection, praising his record on security and diplomacy as Israel's election approaches. Full story → · 4 sources
Oracle's heavy borrowing to fund AI data centers draws investor scrutiny Oracle has taken on substantial debt to expand its AI computing capacity, and investors' growing unease about that debt load is feeding broader worries about how the AI buildout is being financed. Full story → · 2 sources
Pope Leo XIV says he will resume duties following cancer surgery Pope Leo made his first public appearance since undergoing cancer surgery, saying he plans a gradual return to his official responsibilities. Full story → · 2 sources
Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfires Firefighters in Southern California reported gaining control over blazes that had threatened communities in the region in recent days. Full story → · 1 sources