Obama Rallies Ohio Democrats, Slams Ramaswamy Over Ad Featuring Amy Acton’s Estranged Mother
“There is no line he will not cross,” the former president said; Trump and Vance have defended the ad.
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Iran Says Renewed U.S. Strikes Wouldn’t Change Its Positions as Tehran Braces for Winter Gas Shortages
The parliament speaker urged a 10% cut in gas use, while Houthi attacks continued against Saudi Arabia.
Israel’s First Election Since Oct. 7 Attacks Becomes a Referendum on Netanyahu
Thirty-nine parties are running Tuesday; former military chief Gadi Eisenkot leads the opposition challenge.
Kim Jong Un Crosses New Bridge Into China, Vows Closer Ties in First Visit in a Year
Kim met senior Chinese official Wang Huning in Dandong and toured a war memorial and a car factory.
Gunmen Kill 7, Wound 40 at Funeral in Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan
King Abdullah II vowed the ‘harshest penalties’ for what officials called a terrorist attack; Jordan declared three days of mourning.
More Than 1,300 Arrested as Cost-of-Living Protests Sweep France for a Second Weekend
Marches were largely peaceful, but police clashed with radical groups later in the day; damage was far less than a week earlier.
Gun Questions on the Ballot: Massachusetts Votes on Its Sweeping Gun Law, Idaho Picks a ‘State Gun’
Massachusetts gun owners face a registration deadline six days before voters decide whether to keep the 2024 law.
Halloween Candy Sales Slump as High Gas and Chocolate Prices Squeeze Shoppers
NielsenIQ data show sales down 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17, with only small bags gaining.
Ex-NBA Player Malik Beasley Negotiating Plea Deal in Federal Gambling Case, Lawyer Says
Prosecutors accuse Beasley of manipulating his play in at least four Bucks games in 2024.
Trump Votes Early in Person in Florida, Says He Backed Republicans ‘Very Much So’
The president and first lady cast ballots in West Palm Beach before he headed to a Georgia rally.