The Pentagon has designated the nuclear attack submarine USS Colorado as the first vessel in the rotational force at HMAS Stirling. This is the first major milestone of the AUKUS submarine program, whose cost is estimated at up to $235 billion over 30 years.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the electoral infrastructure of the Maduro era must be replaced «quickly,» not years from now, so that future presidential elections can be considered legitimate. He also spoke about the timeline of the transition process, sanctions, and the return of María Corina Machado.
The US Department of Justice has opened a criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey for the third time — this time over an alleged leak of national defense information in October 2016. The charges were unsealed on the same day a court ruled his daughter Maurene Comey's dismissal unlawful. The defense is demanding the case be dropped, citing the expiration of the statute of limitations. The US Justice Department has opened a criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey for the third time — this time over an alleged leak of national defense information in October 2016. The charges were announced on the same day that a court ruled his daughter Maurene Comey's dismissal unlawful. The defense is seeking to have the case dropped, citing the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Donald Trump sharply responded to Barack Obama, who compared the renovated White House to a restaurant. The conflict concerns the renovation of the residence, including a ballroom and golden interior, and erupted against the backdrop of a Democratic campaign rally in Ohio.
Speaking at a rally in Mississippi, JD Vance blamed rising gasoline prices on the behavior of 'petty dictators,' but made no mention of the Trump administration's war with Iran, against the backdrop of which fuel is getting more expensive. On social media and among Democrats, his words backfired on his own administration a week before the November 3 midterm elections.
By mid-October 2026, spending on political advertising in the U.S. exceeded $10 billion, and independent spending on House and Senate elections reached $3.1 billion. Anadolu examines how the financing structure that emerged after the 2010 Citizens United decision allows super PACs and 'dark money' to determine campaign outcomes, and presents data on the largest donors, AIPAC, the crypto industry and AI lobbyists. By mid-October 2026, political advertising spending in the United States had exceeded $10 billion, while independent expenditures in House and Senate elections reached $3.1 billion. Anadolu examines how the financing structure that emerged after the 2010 Citizens United decision allows super PACs and 'dark money' to determine campaign outcomes, and presents data on the largest donors, AIPAC, the crypto industry, and AI lobbyists.
Japanese prosecutors charged 20-year-old US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard with strangling 39-year-old Anna Yagi with a telephone cord and stealing her belongings on October 3 at a hotel in Naha. The case sparked protests and an official protest from Tokyo.
Cuba will submit to the UN General Assembly its annual resolution demanding the lifting of the American embargo in place since 1962. Cuba's ambassador to the UN, Ernesto Soberon, said the US is pressuring countries ahead of the vote. Last year the resolution was supported by 165 states, but it is advisory in nature.
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has appointed Shelli Greenspan, who previously worked in the Joe Biden administration, as head of external relations. According to Axios, the appointment is intended to secure support from both parties for implementing the American 20-point plan for the Gaza Strip.
Eight days before the midterm elections, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee released a 53-page report and urged Attorney General Todd Blanche to appoint an independent special prosecutor in the matter of Donald Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
According to InfoBRICS, citing the American journal Military Review, in the initial phase of the Combined Resolve exercises in Germany, drones and the artillery they guided accounted for about 70% of the simulated losses of a US brigade. Ukrainian drone operators acted as part of the simulated enemy. By the third day, the American side adjusted its tactics and reduced the share of losses to less than 30%.
An AFP analysis of federal data shows that five 'dark money'-funded super PACs poured more than $1 billion into the US midterm election campaign — nearly a third of all outside spending this cycle. About two-thirds of the sum went to benefit the Republican Party, thanks in part to Elon Musk, who contributed nearly $450 million. Democrats, meanwhile, lead in direct donations to candidates. An AFP analysis of federal data shows that five 'dark money'-funded super PACs have poured more than $1 billion into the US midterm election campaign — nearly a third of all outside spending this cycle. About two-thirds of the sum has benefited the Republican Party, thanks in part to Elon Musk, who contributed nearly $450 million. Democrats, meanwhile, lead in direct donations to candidates.
The federal prosecutor's office in Pennsylvania has charged 52-year-old Russian national Inna Henry, who lives in Harrisburg on a green card, with illegal voting in the 2022 and 2024 general elections. She faces up to a year in prison, a fine, or both penalties. In total, nine non-US citizens from Pennsylvania have been charged in the case.
Within a single week, elections to the Israeli parliament and the US Congress will take place. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy, and bilateral relations: about half a million Israelis with American passports may vote in both countries. Within a single week, elections to the Israeli parliament and the US Congress will take place. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy and bilateral relations: around half a million Israelis with American passports may be able to vote in both countries. Within a single week, elections will take place for the Israeli parliament and the US Congress. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy and bilateral relations: around half a million Israelis with American passports may be able to vote in both countries.
At a rally in Michigan, Donald Trump accused Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate for the US Senate, of ties to 'jihadists' and the 'Muslim Brotherhood,' invoking the September 11 attacks. Criticism came even from a former Trump supporter. The November 3 election is considered one of the most competitive in the midterms.
Tallahassee police arrested 15-year-old Anthony Rivers III in connection with a shooting near Florida A&M University's stadium, where 11 people suffered gunshot wounds and one more was injured while fleeing. Six of the injured are children.
At a campaign rally in Michigan, Donald Trump said he does not want immigrants from Norway because he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize. This year's prize went to Navi Pillay of South Africa. Norway's Foreign Ministry reminded him of the Nobel Committee's independence.
Audi announced plans to build its first plant in the US near Macon (Georgia) at a cost of about $4 billion, creating around 4,500 jobs. Production of up to 200,000 vehicles per year is planned to begin in the early 2030s. The announcement was made at a Donald Trump campaign rally and drew sharp criticism in Germany. Audi has announced plans to build its first plant in the US near Macon, Georgia, worth about $4 billion and creating around 4,500 jobs. Production of up to 200,000 vehicles per year is expected to begin in the early 2030s. The announcement was made at a Donald Trump campaign rally and drew sharp criticism in Germany.