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The US Supreme Court has turned down the Trump administration's attempt to limit mail-in voting, declining to intervene on the issue. The decision keeps existing mail ballot rules in place for now and lands amid ongoing legal and political battles over voting access heading into future elections.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after publicly criticizing his opinion in an immigration case, an unusual breach of the court's typically collegial tone. The public disagreement and subsequent apology have drawn attention to internal tensions on the bench over how the court handles immigration-related rulings.

A full rundown of the 2026 World Marathon Majors season is out, listing every winner and finishing time across the series' races. The compilation gives running fans a single reference point for results as the series continues to expand, drawing attention from marathon followers tracking elite performances this year.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will scrutinize open source AI models for intellectual property theft, warning that the US has the ability to impose sanctions. The comments come amid attention around Kimi K3, an open source model from China's Moonshot AI, raising concerns over whether US policymakers may target freely available foreign AI models over alleged IP violations.

Ukraine reportedly struck Russian datacenters, and traffic on major U.S. political subreddits dropped sharply in the aftermath. The timing has fueled speculation online that the facilities hosted infrastructure used for coordinated activity or automation on Reddit, though no official confirmation has linked the strike to the traffic decline.

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, according to an Associated Press report referencing Vice President JD Vance and the H-1B visa system. The move targets the tech giant's ability to sponsor employees for permanent residency, amid the administration's wider tightening of employment-based immigration and scrutiny of big tech hiring practices.

Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar has picked up an injury during a training session, according to Corriere della Sera, which details how the incident happened. The news puts Pierluigi Gollini, the experienced Italian goalkeeper, in the spotlight as a possible option for Roma's goal while Svilar recovers.

Ukrainian attack drones struck the NZNP Rostovsky oil products export terminal in Rostov-on-Don, setting the Russian fuel export facility ablaze. The strike came just hours after the United States moved to ease sanctions on Russian fuel exports, a timing that is drawing attention given the terminal's role in shipping fuel abroad and the ongoing campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.

Footage circulating online shows a Russian drone attacking a Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle on the frontline, only to be disabled when the robot deploys an anti-drone net that snags it. Observers say the clip captures a striking moment of machines fighting machines in the war, highlighting how both sides are increasingly using robots and counter-drone technology in combat.

Ukrainian attack drones reportedly flew more than 1,700 km into Russian airspace to strike the Ukhta oil refinery in the Komi Republic, setting the facility on fire. If confirmed, it would be one of the deepest Ukrainian drone strikes of the war, highlighting Russia's vulnerability of its energy infrastructure far from the front lines.

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft, Adobe and several major IT outsourcing firms from a key employment-based green card program, accusing the companies of abusing the visa system at the expense of American workers. Vice President JD Vance singled out Microsoft as part of the announcement. The move marks an escalation in the administration's tightening of skilled-immigration pathways used heavily by the tech industry.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met in Warsaw with General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe and head of US European Command. The meeting comes as Poland, a frontline NATO state bordering Ukraine, places high importance on allied military cooperation and security guarantees. Details of the discussion were not disclosed.

Supreme Court justice Flávio Dino has disclosed an intelligence report containing death threats against ministers of the court, including threats of assassination, and said the warnings will not change his work. Separately, a correctional judge suspended a decision by Justice Nunes Marques, reactivating the channel 'Exército do Lula'. The moves fuel ongoing tension over the court's clashes with allies of President Bolsonaro.

Israel's so-called Yellow Line, the marked boundary within Gaza where Israeli forces are positioned, is reportedly squeezing Palestinians into shrinking areas of the territory. The line restricts where residents can live, move and access aid, adding to pressure on a civilian population already facing severe humanitarian conditions. Observers are watching how the demarcation shapes any ceasefire arrangements and the future map of the strip.

Italy's League party is moving toward a congress, with its northern faction calling for a motion to be approved only by secret ballot. The standoff highlights internal tensions between the party's northern base and Matteo Salvini's leadership as the party prepares to vote on its future direction.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has accused Moscow of meddling in the 2016 Brexit referendum, warning European voters about the ongoing threat of Russian interference in elections. The accusation, reported by the Financial Times, reignites long-running debate over foreign influence in the referendum and comes as a warning to European electorates ahead of upcoming votes.

Ukrainian drones have struck a Yandex data center in Vladimir, Russia, according to reports. It is the third Yandex facility hit in four days, following a strike on Sasovo on October 8 that reportedly housed two of the company's three AI supercomputers. The campaign appears to target Russia's AI and cloud computing infrastructure, with observers noting the escalating attacks on the Russian tech giant's critical sites.

Jasmine Paolini, Italy's top tennis player, is a leading search topic in the United States and is also trending in Italy. The interest coincides with the China Open tennis tournament, which is drawing attention to players competing on the tour. Fans are following Paolini's ongoing season and tournament schedule, though no specific news event has been confirmed behind the spike in searches.

Ukraine's Navy is training in British waters to clear mines from the Black Sea, one of the most dangerous tasks facing its forces. The training involves HMS Dauntless and support for Ukrainian minehunter crews as they prepare for operations. The collaboration highlights Britain's ongoing naval support for Ukraine and the persistent threat posed by sea mines to shipping and ports.

A delegation from Prato travelled to Rome to mark the founding of a new political organisation promoted by Ernesto Maria Ruffini, the former head of Italy's tax agency. The event formalised the birth of the new political subject, with the Prato group among its early supporters. Details on its programme and leadership are still limited.

On October 12, 1984, the Provisional IRA bombed the Grand Hotel in Brighton during the Conservative Party conference in an attempt to kill Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet. Thatcher escaped unharmed and her popularity rose in the aftermath, but the blast killed five people and injured dozens. The anniversary is being marked with historical recollections of the attack and its impact on British politics.

The Trump administration has committed over $2 billion to rare earths companies in exchange for equity stakes, extending its strategy of taking government ownership positions in critical minerals producers. Shares of several affected companies, including Trilogy Metals, Lithium Americas, USA Rare Earth and MP Materials, fell 3-4% as traders reacted to the news and profit-taking among public listings.

The Lombard town of Cinisello Balsamo, north of Milan, is being searched for, with related regional coverage including a report that a newborn was found gravely ill in a rubbish bag with the placenta still attached, and news that Lombardy is investing five million euros in support of 150 educational projects run by local oratories. Local outlets are also covering youth funding allocations across the region.

Footage circulating online shows a Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle destroying an incoming Russian FPV attack drone by ramming it mid-air. The robot appears to drift into the drone's path, knocking it out of the sky. Observers are highlighting it as an example of improvised counter-drone tactics as both sides race to defend against cheap FPV attacks.

Footage shows Ukrainian soldiers storming Russian positions in intense close-quarters fighting, with calls to surrender heard during the raid. The combat video is drawing wide attention as the war continues, offering a rare glimpse of the brutal, house-to-house nature of frontline clashes between the two armies.