World

High voltage

Poland: President Nawrocki calls for urgent talks after suspension of Constitutional Court head

Police guard the courthouse, angering right-wing protesters who are calling for a coup.

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Middle East

Trump ready to attack Iran after the midterm elections, Tehran: "The war will expand."

American sources: "Gulf countries informed of the president's intentions after November 4th."

Udienza generale di papa Leone in piazza San Pietro (foto Ansa)

The Pontiff

Pope Leo casts his vote by mail in the US midterm elections, becoming the first pope to vote.

The ballot paper was sent to Chicago "in line with established civic participation practices"

Cryptocurrencies

Major hacker attack on Binance, $6.3 billion stolen: "It's the theft of the century."

Suspicions about a North Korean group raising funds for Kim

Radja Nainggolan ai tempi del Cagliari (archivio)

the case

Nainggolan accused of money laundering: two-year prison sentence requested for the former Cagliari player.

The story refers to the arrest of the midfielder, dating back to January 2025

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USA

Christa Pike breaks her silence after her execution failed: "I feel pain in my body and soul."

An incident that has caused strong controversy in the United States and raised questions about the procedures adopted by the prison authorities in Tennessee

The massacre

The Toledo train accident has left at least 69 dead and 70 missing.

Numbers of deaths and injuries in the train collision in Spain are still provisional. Local authorities say "31 bags containing partial remains still need to be identified."

The crisis in the Middle East

Four oil tankers burst into flames after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Armed Forces Communications

Una immagine dell'elicottero CH 47 dell'operazione Eufor Althea in Bosnia-Erzegovina, precipitato nella zona di Br?ko, al confine con la Serbia, 29 ottobre 2026 PER GENTILE CONCESSIONE KLIX.BA +++ATTENZIONE, CREDIT OBBLIGATORIO+++

THE ACCIDENT

An Italian military helicopter crashes in Bosnia, killing four. No Sassari members are involved.

The crash occurred during a routine training exercise. The victims were two specialists from the Viterbo training center, a doctor, and a Red Cross nurse. Mattarella and Meloni expressed their condolences.

epa13335718 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures (C) while addressing supporters during a Likud party election event in Jerusalem, 28 October 2026. Israelis headed to the polls in the first nationwide 26th Knesset (legislative) elections since the Hamas-led 07 October 2023 attack. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

the elections

Israel's vote count concludes: Netanyahu leads by five seats, but without an absolute majority.

The Prime Minister's bloc wins 53 seats in the Knesset, while Eisenkot's bloc wins 48. President Herzog will proceed with consultations.

epa13338628 A handout vide-grab photo released by Spanish Military Emergency Unit (UME) on 29 October 2026 of rescue work at the scene of a collision between two high-speed trains, Iryo and AVE, in the village of Urda, Toledo, Spain, overnight. At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured in the accident on 28 October in the province of Toledo, south of the Spanish capital, Madrid. EPA/UME HANDOUT ATTENTION EDITORS: IMAGE TO BE USED ONLY IN RELATION TO THE STATED EVENT (MANDATORY CREDIT) HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

the tragedy

One of the three Italian women missing in the Spanish train disaster has been identified: "She's fine."

The Farnesina's statement expresses concern for two other Italian nationals.

epa13328207 A person walks in front of an election campaign billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and the leader of the Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot (R), reading 'The battle is closed!' in Tel Aviv, Israel, 24 October 2026. Israel will hold its national legislative election to choose the 120 members of the 26th Knesset on 27 October 2026. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

the clash

Israel's Election Commission Calls for Investigation into Qatari Money Donated to Arab Voters

Eisenkot: "The integrity of the electoral process must be safeguarded with the utmost care from any attempt at interference."

Brazil

Private jet and cover-ups: US Secretary of State Rubio and Argentine President Milei are behind Bolsonaro's escape.

The defeated candidate arrived in Florida, first by walking into Argentina, then boarding a flight from Ecuador.

epa13336759 An employee of the Israel Central Elections Committee walks past a large screen that shows live results at the counting headquarters in the Israeli parliament Knesset in Jerusalem, 28 October 2026. The Israel Central Elections Committee is the final stage of counting the votes of the Israel legislative election day results. As the country is in a political deadlock, what appears to be a tie between the Netanyahu bloc and the opposition bloc. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

the vote

Israeli elections: Netanyahu's bloc leads by five seats, Herzog takes the lead.

The president meets with Bibi and Eisenkot, the possibility of a unity government. And there's the unknown factor of the Arab parties.

epaselect epa13336924 The scene of a collision between two high-speed trains, Iryo and AVE, in the village of Urda, Toledo, Spain, 28 October 2026. At least 64 people have been killed in the accident, according to local authorities. EPA/CHEMA MOYA

the train accident

Tragedy in Spain: A Sassari native is among the Italians involved. Three Italians are missing, one in the hospital.

At least 68 people die in the collision between two high-speed trains on the Madrid-Seville line. Updates from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Scontro fra due treni vicino a Toledo (foto Ansa/Epa)

Spain

Train collision in Toledo: "More than 60 victims." The Foreign Ministry reports an Italian citizen among the missing.

A high-speed train departing from Madrid and headed for Seville reportedly collided with another train stationary on the tracks. The Spanish government blamed it on "human error."