Paraguayan judge placed former president Santiago Peña in preventive detention after the Senate removed his immunity. The case involves a Ueno Bank scandal and an alleged $163 million scheme.
A magnitude 5.5‑5.7 quake struck Shizuoka Prefecture at 1:04 a.m. local time, shaking Aichi and surrounding areas, injuring up to 22 people and prompting reduced Shinkansen speeds.
The United States launched limited defensive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday evening, targeting surface‑to‑air missile sites. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed to have shot down two US drones, while US officials expressed optimism about a diplomatic deal.
A Russian airstrike on a school in Komyshuvakha on 2 November 2026 struck people arriving for aid and a nearby shelter, killing rescue workers, police officers and other civilians. Ukrainian officials say the bombing was deliberate and condemn the attack.
France entered its third week of nationwide protests over rising living costs, prompting authorities to warn of serious disorder and deploy extensive security measures. Legal challenges reshaped the Paris march route while local curfews and interdictions were imposed in several cities.
The United States announced on 30 October that it will sell 500 Patriot PAC‑3 missile components to Ukraine. The purchase is financed by allied countries, with Lockheed Martin as the prime contractor, and Ukrainian officials say deliveries may not begin for years. The price of the missiles remains disputed.
Jordanian security forces arrested three suspects following a deadly shooting during a funeral procession at St George's Greek Orthodox Church in Karak governorate. The attack left at least nine people dead, prompting three days of national mourning and international messages of solidarity.
Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, returned to Venezuela after more than 10 months in exile. Her return was met with cheering and waving of national flags by crowds of supporters. Edmundo González Urrutia, a former presidential candidate and ally of Maria Corina Machado, confirmed her return.