Egypt Train Collision Kills at Least Seven and Injures More Than 100
A Giza–Fayoum train struck a Cairo–Aswan service south of Cairo, with medical teams responding and investigators examining the collision.
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Archive: Cenotaph, London, September 2023. Benoît Prieur / CC0; resized and branded.Britain Marks Remembrance Sunday With Silence and Memorial Services
Charles joined the national service in London as communities across Scotland held their own commemorations for the war dead.
Archive: Gadi Eisenkot, June 7, 2026. Yahav Trudler (Yahav Studio), “Gadi Eisenkot 2” / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and branded; derivative under the same license.Eisenkot Receives Mandate to Form Israel’s Next Government
Sunday’s formal handover starts a 28-day effort to assemble a government after Saturday’s presidential selection.
Archive: The Beehive, Wellington, July 13, 2010. Andrew Smith, “The Beehive” / Flickr — CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/). Resized and branded under the same license.Labour Edges Ahead of National in New Zealand’s Preliminary Count
All 9,389 voting-place results have been reported in New Zealand’s preliminary count; Labour leads National by 3,650 party votes, with official results due November 27.
Archive, June 10, 2026: Marine nationale / French Ministry of the Armed Forces, Licence Ouverte 2.0; resized and branded by 24X7 NewsFrance Plans Upgraded Naval Cruise Missile Order From MBDA
France says a forthcoming contract will provide MdCN Mk2 missiles for frigates and submarines, with deliveries beginning in 2030.
Archive, November 25, 2022: Bektour / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0; resized and branded by 24X7 NewsUkraine Reports New Power Outages in Seven Regions
The Energy Ministry said the Kyiv region remained hardest hit as repair crews worked around air alerts and electricity restrictions continued.
Archive: Yu tptw / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; adapted by 24X7 NewsTaiwan Says Paraguay Ties Will Continue After Peña Resignation
Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said political developments in Paraguay would not interrupt bilateral relations or cooperation projects.
China Adopts Law Against Cross-Border Corruption
The National People’s Congress Standing Committee approved a six-chapter, 47-article law covering international anti-corruption cooperation and compliance.
Archive: Jeanne Menjoulet / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0; adapted by 24X7 NewsNationwide Strikes and Protests Disrupt France
Hundreds of thousands joined demonstrations as unions and students sought higher wages and public-service funding; schools, transit and landmarks were disrupted.
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Internal Schengen border checks will continue from November 12 through May 11 as Sweden cites serious public-order and security threats.
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Bomb Threats Disrupt Flights Across Europe
More than a dozen flights faced threats, diversions or military escorts; all reported passengers were safe and searches found no explosives.
Archive: Quai d’Orsay entrance, Paris, September 18, 2016. Guilhem Vellut / CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/). Resized and branded.France Moves G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting From Marseille to Paris
France shifted the Nov. 9–10 G7 foreign ministers’ meeting from Marseille to Paris, citing logistical and operational pressures.
Archive: Ryan A. LeCompte / U.S. Navy, public domain; adapted by 24X7 NewsSouth Korea Plans to Expand Anti-Piracy Mission Toward Oman
The proposal would add 75 personnel, a P-8A patrol aircraft and mine-clearance equipment while extending operations closer to the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Talks Continue In Doha For Third Day Without Final Agreement
Qatari-mediated discussions continued Sunday as Iran and the United States remained apart on steps toward de-escalation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Urges Diplomacy as U.S.–Iran Tensions Persist
Badr Abdelatty warned at the Manama Dialogue that renewed escalation would be more destructive and outlined a regional security framework.
Oleshky Evacuees Reach Ukrainian-Held Territory After Ceasefire Operation
Evacuees reached Ukrainian-held territory after traveling through Russia and Belarus; the earlier report described their arrival in Belarus.
U.S. Approves Possible $2.1 Billion Patriot Missile Sale to Ukraine
The proposed package covers 500 PAC-3 MSE interceptors. Allied funding would pay for the purchase; the announcement does not specify a delivery date.
Lagarde Says Early ECB Exit Will Let Her Speak Beyond Monetary Policy
At Thursday’s press conference, she explained her planned February departure and said a succession process had begun.
ECB Holds Rates Steady as Energy Shock Complicates Inflation Outlook
The deposit rate remains 2.5%; the central bank cited rising energy costs and tighter financing conditions without committing to its next move.
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, Former Mexico City Mayor, Dies at 92
Mexico’s president confirmed the death of the three-time presidential candidate and founder of the Democratic Revolution Party.
Bank of Canada Lifts Policy Rate to 2.5% as Inflation Forecast Rises
Canada’s central bank raised its overnight rate target by a quarter point on October 28 and warned that persistent cost pressures could require further tightening.
Spain Train Collision Death Toll Rises to at Least 68
AP and Reuters report a higher confirmed toll as rescue work continues near Urda.
Poland Selected for European Patriot Missile Maintenance Center
A Polish defense official announced the location on October 27; the facility is planned rather than operational.
EU Council Approves About €4.9 Billion for Ukraine Aid Reimbursements and Training
Eight decisions allocate €4.7 billion for previously delivered aid and €230 million for the EU training mission.