Armed conflicts and attacks
2026 Iran war
The Indian external ministry reports an attack on a commercial vessel near Musandam Governorate, Oman, that killed one Indian national, while 13 others are rescued. (Reuters)
Communal conflicts in Nigeria
Art and culture
Spanish author Cristina Fernández Cubas is awarded the Cervantes Prize. (Cadena SER)
Business and economy
2026 Iran war fuel crisis
The Reserve Bank of Australia raises its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.85%, its highest level since 2008, citing persistent inflation and rising energy costs associated with the Iran war. (AFP via France 24)
Disasters and accidents
Two helicopters operated by Air Dynasty and Fishtail Air collide while landing in Solukhumbu District, Nepal, near Mount Everest, killing an Indian tourist and injuring a New Zealand national. (AFP via Times of Malta)
Law and crime
Three people are arrested for allegedly wiretapping Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto's phone. (AFP via South China Morning Post)
False bomb threats target seven flights from several European countries. (BBC)
The Israeli cruise ship MS Crown Iris is targeted by a false bomb threat, and is searched on the Greek island of Syros. (Reuters)
Politics and elections
2026 United States elections
The United States holds midterm elections for 435 members and five non-voting delegates of the House of Representatives, 35 members of the Senate (including special elections in Florida and Ohio), 39 state and territorial governors, and numerous other state, territorial, tribal, and local officials. (The Guardian)
Sports
2026–27 Segunda División
In association football, CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies following an in-game collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono the previous day. (CNN)
2026 Melbourne Cup
In thoroughbred racing, Point Of Law, trained by Ciaron Maher, wins the 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Victoria, Australia. Zahrann and Juja Kibo, also trained by Maher, finish second and third respectively. (AFP)
2027 AFC Asian Cup, Houthi–Saudi conflict
In association football, the Asian Football Confederation postpones the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia from January 2027 to January 2028, citing security concerns and travel disruptions following Houthi attacks on the country. (AFP via France 24)
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