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Undas 2026: Over 30,000 passengers flock to ports amid travel rush – PCG
MANILA, Philippines — More than 30,000 passengers passed through ports nationwide on Saturday morning, Oct. 31, as Filipinos traveled to their home provinces for Undas, the annual observance of All…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Rains expected in parts of PH on Oct. 31
MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) and two other weather systems are expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to parts of the country on Saturday, Oct. 30, the state weather…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Apayao village becomes a sanctuary for threatened, endemic birds
MANILA, Philippines — In the rivers and wetlands of Barangay Sta. Filomena in Calanasan, Apayao, hundreds of birds have found a refuge, including species threatened with extinction and others found…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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No flowers, no visitors: The graves Undas leaves behind
MANILA, Philippines — The observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, or Undas, in the Philippines is not traditionally quiet. It is nearly a weeklong commemoration of deceased loved ones, with…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Sara Duterte camp rejects new cash delivery claim
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday dismissed as “another tanim (planted) witness” the allegations of a man identified only by the alias “Chris” that he had twice…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Ashes of deceased don’t belong at home, bishop reminds flock
MANILA, Philippines — A reminder from the Catholic Church in this season honoring the dead: urns containing ashes of the deceased should be laid to rest in a sacred place, such as a cemetery or…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Marcos vows orderly Undas travel
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government has taken steps to ensure a “safe, orderly and convenient” travel in this year’s “Undas” or the All Saints’ Day…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Bato dela Rosa ignores PNP deadline; manhunt to intensify
MANILA, Philippines — A senior Philippine National Police official said they would intensify the manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa after the former national police chief ignored a deadline to…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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‘Drug war’ truth body questions doctors’ reports
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s leading forensic pathologist and member of the Truth Commission that is looking into the brutal drug war on Friday called on the Philippine Medical Association…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Margaret Qualley, Jack Antonoff file for divorce after 3 years of marriage
Actor Margaret Qualley and Grammy winner Jack Antonoff have filed for divorce after three years of marriage
Places mentioned: New York
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Diljit Dosanjh sees his mother in CRPF officer, invites her on stage at Delhi concert
Diljit Dosanjh sees his mother in CRPF officer invites her on stage at Delhi concert
Places mentioned: Delhi
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US Scraps Traditional G20 Photo As Europeans Object To Posing With Russia's Lavrov
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pulled the plug on the traditional group photo after several European officials threatened to boycott or walk out of the snapshot that usually helps kick off such…
Places mentioned: Russia
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Ferrari fastest as Verstappen says Kiwi rival should 'act a little smarter'
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fastest in both practice sessions for a Mexico City Grand Prix set to crown 20-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli as Formula 1's youngest champion.
Places mentioned: Mexico City
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Anyone attending, organising Palestine Action protest will be arrested, Metropolitan Police warns
London Metropolitan Police has warned that anyone planning to attend a demonstration in support of Palestine Action in the vicinity of the US Embassy on Saturday will face arrest "as part of a robust…
Places mentioned: London
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‘Majority voted for change’: Rallies to be held tonight in support of Jewish-Arab government
Fears of violence as France braces for Halloween protests * Flavio Bolsonaro says he left Brazil because he is the victim of 'persecution'
Places mentioned: Brazil and 1 other place
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US execution survivor Christa Pike says she is now in ‘constant pain’
Pike, 50, is being held in solitary confinement and faces an uncertain future after surviving a failed lethal injection.
Places mentioned: Florida and 1 other place
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More women are working in India, but the burden of housework hasn't eased
More women are working in India but the burden of housework hasnt eased
Places mentioned: India
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Shut up, dope, you loser: Donald Trump loses his cool at heckler in Florida rally
Shut up dope you loser Donald Trump loses his cool at heckler in Florida rally
Places mentioned: Florida
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Question Time: Weekly News Quiz
Question Time Weekly News Quiz
Places mentioned: India
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US Approves Patriot Missile Sale To Ukraine, But Delivery Could Take Years
Patriot missiles are among the most important weapons Ukraine has to intercept Russian drones and missiles.
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Russia’s Novaya Gazeta ‘killed off’ after murders, arrests and pressure
Russia’s most prominent investigative newspaper is closing, with staff accusing the government of killing it off.
Places mentioned: Russia
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WATCH: Runner looks forward to his 50th straight NYC marathon
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to 83-year-old Dave Obelkevich ahead of his record 50th straight NYC marathon race and why it’s a tradition for him and his family.
Places mentioned: Houston
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17, 5, 0: Yashasvi Jaiswal's batting crisis deepens ahead of Test series
Yashasvi Jaiswals batting crisis deepens ahead of Test series
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 2 other places
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I came to Jamia for a better future. Now, I don't know what lies ahead
I came to Jamia for a better future Now I dont know what lies ahead
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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11-year-old Egyptian girl beats 40M students in reading contest
Mayar Othman Al Shourbagy, an 11-year-old student from Egypt, won the 10th Arab Reading Challenge. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented her with a badge to commemorate her achievement. She…
Places mentioned: Egypt
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Dead-End Job review: Lee Jae-wook, Kim Min-ha bring charm to bizarre horror ride
DeadEnd Job review Lee Jaewook Kim Minha bring charm to bizarre horror ride
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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Verstappen and Lawson given grid penalties for Mexico practice collision
Max Verstappen accuses Liam Lawson of "not very smart behaviour" after the two collided in Friday practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Places mentioned: Mexico City
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In Poland, Judge Suspends Her Court's President. Protests, Coup Claim Follow
Polish President Karol Nawrocki was on his way to Senegal when the news broke. He turned his flight back and explained why on X. "At a moment like this, the President must be in Poland. I am cutting…
Places mentioned: Poland
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Poland's midnight chaos: Court under police guard, President's return and coup claim
Polands midnight chaos Court under police guard Presidents return and coup claim
Places mentioned: Poland
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Hong Kong’s Jumbo Floating Restaurant catches fire before opening, kills 34 – SCMP archive
This story was first published on October 31, 1971. Aberdeen was yesterday (October 30, 1971) rocked by a tremendous explosion followed by fire which swept through the $14 million Jumbo Restaurant…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Jewish leaders for social change: Nine of history's most influential Jewish activists
From the beginning, the Jewish people have been improving the world and enriching lives at the forefront of virtually every major advance, cause, or social movement in world history.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations
The prime minister says Britain must "face up to the past" for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but reparations are "not the right answer".
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Class 3 boy attacks specially-abled KG girl with stone, vase in Haryana school
Class boy attacks speciallyabled KG girl with stone vase in Haryana school
Places mentioned: Israel
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Hind Rajab Foundation accuses Israeli visiting London of 'using starvation as a method of warfare'
In its complaint, the organization attributes alleged involvement in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide to the Israeli man during his service in the IDF in the Gaza Strip.
Places mentioned: London
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Politics is a dangerous sport
Democracy cannot flourish unless politicians, civil servants and members of the Judiciary are held in high regard. In some countries at least, this was once the case, but in most it no longer is. Leer…
Places mentioned: Buenos Aires and 1 other place
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Freedom key to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's success with Indian team: Jayasuriya
Freedom key to Vaibhav Sooryavanshis success with Indian team Jayasuriya
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Electoral tricks and treats
The thought of a man who has been described as “a Marxist disguised as a Keynesian” taking control of the Argentine economy is paralysing economic activity at home and investment abroad. Leer más
Places mentioned: Buenos Aires
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US clears $2.1 billion Patriot missile deal for Ukraine, allies to pay
The US state department has authorized the potential sale of 500 PAC-3 interceptors to Ukraine. This deal, valued at $2.1 billion, reflects Ukraine's ongoing military support needs. Ukrainian…
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election officials over noncitizen voting claims
A California federal judge Friday ordered the Trump administration to stop threatening election officials with criminal prosecution in its ongoing efforts to crack down on noncitizen voting. U.S…
Places mentioned: California
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Scary deals? What makes Hong Kong shun death-linked homes while France embraces the risk
Even as Hong Kong remains the world’s least affordable housing market, many buyers still shun heavily discounted homes linked to an “unnatural death”, such as murder or suicide, according to property…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Political escapism in Brazil
Last Sunday’s run-off could hardly have been more polarised, yet both right and left could end up being the losers. The question of where do we go from here in the relationship between South America’s…
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Ebola death toll in DR Congo passes 5,000
Authorities are struggling to find a way to control the outbreak, with no approved treatments or vaccines.
Places mentioned: Pennsylvania
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Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officials
A federal judge ordered the federal government to stop demanding that state and local election officials separate out ballots and threatening criminal prosecution for noncompliance.
Places mentioned: California
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Trump insists Republicans ‘have a shot’ in midterms as rallies resume amid health concerns
President Donald Trump on Friday insisted Republicans “have a shot” at success in the US midterms despite a feverish end to the campaign for elections that will decide control of Congress. Trump…
Places mentioned: Kansas and 1 other place
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Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed clash over Israel ad ahead of planned rally together
The tensions between the former Democratic primary candidates have drawn in other Michigan Democrats as the party hopes to secure a critical Senate seat.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Israeli lawyer says 'settler violence is state violence, a monster with many arms'
A prominent Israeli attorney and rights activist, Michael Sfard, has said that "settler violence is state violence" and one must not be "misled by the notion that there are these bad settlers and an…
Places mentioned: Israel
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Billboards and quiet quitters: Is this the beginning of the end of MAGA?
The question has come up as the mid-terms approach, with Trump's approval ratings battered and the Iran war driving up inflation.
Places mentioned: Pennsylvania
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Flavio Bolsonaro says he left Brazil because he is the victim of ‘persecution’
He suggested there had been irregularities in the runoff, without detailing what those irregularities might have been.
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Hundreds evacuated from Melania-brokered ceasefire town of Oleshky
Hundreds have been evacuated from Russia-occupied Oleshky under a localised ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump.
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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Trump's tariffs could shutter this Canadian town - its residents are fighting to save it
A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work.
Places mentioned: Toronto and 3 other places
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Iyer's captaincy under scrutiny: India skipper has to deliver with the bat too
Iyers captaincy under scrutiny India skipper has to deliver with the bat too
Places mentioned: India
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Turkey nominates OSCE chief Sinirlioglu for UN's top job
Turkey has nominated Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu, leader of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), to be the next UN secretary-general, the country's official Anadolu news…
Places mentioned: Turkey
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Albanese looks for reset on world stage as ‘spot fires burn’ domestically and likely interest rate hike looms
The prime minister will speak with King Charles and others at the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast As…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Poland’s president joins protest amid constitutional crisis at top court
Poland’s president has cut short a trip to Senegal, joining protesters facing off with police.
Places mentioned: Poland
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'Don't Know Why I Survived': Christa Pike's First Words After Failed Execution In US
Pike and her boyfriend tortured and stabbed a 19-year-old classmate, Colleen Slemmer, to death in 1995. Pike was 18 at the time, making her one of the youngest women sentenced to death. Slemmer's…
Places mentioned: Florida
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Was hurt, but admiration unchanged: Dipke to Diljit Dosanjh amid artist remark row
Was hurt but admiration unchanged Dipke to Diljit Dosanjh amid artist remark row
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Trump, Milei under pressure to explain Bolsonaro flight from Brazil
He left the country via Argentina and Ecuador, and landed in Florida on Oct 28.
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening election officials
A federal judge issued a sweeping order blocking the Trump administration from threatening or intimidating election officials amid pressure tactics used by the administration in the weeks leading up…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praises US over $2.1bn Patriot missile deal but warns it could take years
The Ukrainian president called the US decision strong, but added that delivery of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles could take years The US has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine…
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Barnes has career-high 41 points in Raptors’ loss
Scottie Barnes had a career-high 41 points for the Raptors but Toronto still fell to the Orlando Magic 121-114 on Friday in the first NBA Cup game for both teams.
Places mentioned: Toronto
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Trump and Milei under pressure to explain role in Flavio Bolsonaro’s dramatic escape to US
US President Donald Trump and Argentina’s Javier Milei faced mounting pressure on Friday to explain the role their countries played in helping Flavio Bolsonaro flee Brazil after he had his passports…
Places mentioned: Argentina and 1 other place
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Air Force One flyover for White House Halloween event causes flight delays
The event also drew concerns from city lawmakers that residents, officials and the airport received only 15 minutes’ notice.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Merz says Germany working to end Iran war that has cost Europe $112bn
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Germany was working to bring Iran war to an end as soon as possible as the conflict has added more than 100 billion euros ($112bn) to Europe’s energy…
Places mentioned: Iran and 1 other place
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US conducting nightly missions to enforce Hormuz blockade, straining aircraft, crew - report
Despite the success of the nightly operations, US officials familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal that the frequency of flight operations has put a strain on aircraft and crew members.
Places mentioned: Middle East
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NLEX readies counterflow as Undas traffic builds
MANILA, Philippines — North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. is preparing to implement counterflow operations as more motorists head north for Undas, with traffic expected to build from Friday afternoon…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Ombudsman suspends 5 DPWH engineers over anomalous Bulacan projects
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday said it ordered the preventive suspension of five project engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) amid its ongoing…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Is Donald Trump’s ‘Chinamaxxing’ pushing Beijing’s soft power?
In May, Donald Trump touring Beijing’s Temple of Heaven – bathed in golden light as traditional Chinese music played in the background – was an unlikely image of US-China relations. For Julian…
Places mentioned: Beijing
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Ultra Lotto 6/58, Mega Lotto 6/45 draw results on Friday, Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the ₱460.91 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot or the ₱15 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Israel has the votes for change. Does it have the courage? - opinion
The Jewish led “change” bloc, together with the Arab parties Ra’am and the Joint List, holds a 67 seat majority. The math is clear. What is missing currently is the political courage to act on it.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Metrolinx sub-contractor charged following Toronto traffic agent death
Global News has learned the driver charged with careless driving causing death following Thursday's collision with a traffic agent, was working as a sub-contractor for Metrolinx.
Places mentioned: Toronto
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Intel’s stock crashes, knocking $12B from government’s stake
Intel is being hurt by PC sales as the AI industry gobbles memory and other components causing PC prices to rise.
Places mentioned: Arizona
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Treasury says Iran's economy cratering, inflation at 90 percent
The U.S.’s economic isolation campaign against Iran is “decimating” the country’s economy, according to a Treasury Department report released Friday. The Trump administration launched its sweeping…
Places mentioned: Iran
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Fed officials are already saying they’ll need to get back to hiking rates
The comments from Federal Reserve Presidents Alberto Musalem and Lorie Logan offer the first morsels of insight into what leaders at the Fed see happening next.
Places mentioned: New York
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New government will examine BC Ferries shipbuilding, Doerkson says
"I don't know what the deal looks like, I mean we would obviously have an interest in seeing that," Lorne Doerkson said of the BC Ferries deal made last year.
Places mentioned: Canada
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New trial ordered for man in deadly Vancouver crash that killed toddler
The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for the man behind the wheel in a crash that killed a toddler and badly injured her father.
Places mentioned: Vancouver
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PNP chief inspects transpo terminals, major cemetery ahead of Undas
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. inspected bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City and the Manila North Cemetery on Friday, as the nation…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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ATF's top lawyer, who oversaw overhaul of its firearms regulations, resigns
Robert Leider was appointed as the ATF's top attorney last year, shortly after former Attorney General Pam Bondi abruptly fired the agency's former chief, claiming without evidence that the bureau was…
Places mentioned: Texas
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Interview with Alaska independent congressional candidate
Bill Hill, an independent candidate for Congress from Alaska, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign and the multiple controversies surrounding the state's electoral process.
Places mentioned: Alaska
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First Youth Olympic Games in Africa
In tonight's show, the Senegalese capital is hosting the first Olympic event ever held in Africa, welcoming nearly 2,700 athletes for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Also, South Africa’s local elections…
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Iran says 4 oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz, claims US drones downed
Iran says oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz claims US drones downed
Places mentioned: Iran
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Residents leave Russian-occupied Oleshky in evacuation operation
Residents evacuated from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky have left for Russia's Anapa city with a Ukrainian delegation, senior official David Arakhamia said Friday. They are expected to…
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Binance loses $6.3 billion in crypto heist—what happens to your money when an exchange gets hacked
Crypto exchanges make it easier to buy, sell and store digital assets, but they come with risks, too.
Places mentioned: Dubai
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INQToday: Cubao bus terminal vendors hit by poor sales despite travel rush
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s stories for Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Cubao bus terminal vendors hit by poor sales despite travel rush Despite the influx of passengers at a Cubao…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Top DOJ attorney in Alaska calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling"
The top federal prosecutor in Alaska did not specify what crimes are being investigated by the Justice Department, saying he's "not making any assumptions on whether a crime has been committed or…
Places mentioned: Alaska
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Trump to hold rallies in Kansas and Iowa despite earlier cancelation
President Trump has been going back and forth on whether he will hold rallies in Kansas and Iowa scheduled for this weekend. Florida State Senator Joe Gruters joins "The Takeout" to share his…
Places mentioned: Kansas and 1 other place
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Canucks place forward Filip Chytil on IR
The Vancouver Canucks placed forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve Friday ahead of Saturday's game against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs.
Places mentioned: Toronto and 1 other place
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Russia, US veto rival UN Western Sahara resolutions, leaving peacekeeping mission in limbo
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 30 - Russia and the United States vetoed each other's Western Sahara resolutions at the Security Council on Friday in a dispute over Morocco's autonomy plan that leaves the UN…
Places mentioned: Russia
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Pope Leo makes history with US midterm vote
The Vatican said the Chicago-born pope believes citizens have a "right and duty" to take part in democratic elections.
Places mentioned: Chicago
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Prosecution on SWS survey: 70% want explanation from Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — While it is easy to conclude that the recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey indicated that the prosecution is losing in the court of public opinion, a panel member has…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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These House races could determine which party is in control in the next Congress
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are on the ballot when voters head to the polls on Nov. 3.
Places mentioned: New York
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GOP grip on Ohio, Texas in jeopardy amid data center fervor
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story GOP grip on Ohio, Texas in jeopardy amid data center fervor The importance of AI data centers is growing this election cycle as the fight over the…
Places mentioned: Texas and 1 other place
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Federal prosecutors announce investigation into Alaska Senate race
Federal prosecutors announced that they are pursuing a criminal probe into the Alaska Senate race, where Democrats are facing allegations of election fraud. Democratic Alaskan Senate candidate Mary…
Places mentioned: Alaska
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How hard is it to recover the $6 billion stolen from Binance?
Security experts are calling it the "largest bank robbery in human history." Getting all of the stolen crypto funds won't be easy.
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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Man found guilty of sexual assault 3 decades after random attack
Leslie Richard King, 56, has been found guilty of sexual assault following a random attack that occurred three decades ago.
Places mentioned: Texas
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South Carolina Senate race now leans Republican, CBS News data desk says
South Carolina's Senate race is now leaning Republican, according to new analysis from the CBS News data desk. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, breaks down the…
Places mentioned: South Carolina
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After talks in Tehran, Pakistan military ‘cautiously optimistic’ on US-Iran mediation
Trump says Iran wants to keep negotiating and that US 'has time' to do so; IRGC Navy claims 3 tankers exploded in Hormuz after traversing routes unauthorized by the Islamic Republic
Places mentioned: Pakistan and 1 other place
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Revolt brews in NC as 19 MLAs seek cabinet overhaul, removal of Omar aides
Revolt brews in NC as MLAs seek cabinet overhaul removal of Omar aides
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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Caap to airmen: Avoid flying near Mayon following eruption
MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Friday issued a Notice to Airmen (Notam) for flights near Mayon Volcano in Albay. This came after Mayon recorded a…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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How Trump's immigration policies are impacting voting in Texas border races
Trump' immigration policies are having an impact on voters in Texas' border communities as midterms approach. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the story.
Places mentioned: Texas
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19+ products we tried and gave our stamp of approval in October
October is when the real holiday shopping starts, and this month we tried new barrel jeans, Jellycat plushies, hairstyling appliances, kitchen accessories and more.
Places mentioned: New Jersey