US political and governance developments include federal judges blocking Trump administration attempts to suspend SNAP benefits and require citizenship proof for voting, amid a government shutdown, while electricity bills have increased and high-level representatives will skip UN climate talks. The administration's restrictive immigration policies and efforts to revisit 2020 election records are also prominent, even as Trump eased trade tensions with China while criticizing the Senate filibuster.

• Trump administration blocked from suspending Snap benefits for millions of Americans — The Guardian -
• Judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on federal voting form – as it happened — The Guardian -
• US judge blocks Trump order requiring proof of citizenship to vote — The Guardian -

• Trump justice department seeks 2020 election records from Georgia county — The Guardian -
• US judges say Trump administration must continue food aid during US shutdown — BBC World -
• US electricity bills increased by 11% in Trump’s second term, data shows — The Guardian -
• No high-level US representatives will go to UN climate talks, Trump officials say — The Guardian -
• Trump calls on Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster rule — The Guardian -
• Kristi Noem denies request to halt immigration crackdown for Halloween — The Guardian -
• Xi Delivers Veiled Warning to Nations Not to Take the U.S.’s Side — New York Times World -
• First Thing: US to limit refugee numbers to 7,500 with priority for white South Africans — The Guardian -
• How Stephen Miller is turning the US state department into an ‘anti-immigration machine’ — The Guardian -
• Harrison Ford says Trump’s assault on climate policy ‘scares the shit out of me’ — The Guardian -
• Some of Trump’s Favorite Things on Asia Trip: A Crown and ‘Vicious’ Weapons — New York Times World -
• How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War — New York Times World -
• Who Walked Away Stronger in U.S.-China Trade Talks? — New York Times World -
• Trump caps refugee admissions at record low - with most to be white South Africans — BBC World -
• More than half of Americans disapprove of Trump demolishing East Wing – poll — The Guardian -
• Radio Free Asia suspends news operations amid cuts and US government shutdown — The Guardian -
• In China Truce on Tariffs and Rare Earths, National Security Controls Are Bargaining Chip — New York Times World -
• Trump and Xi Ease Off the Trade War, but New Nuclear Threat Brings a Chill — New York Times World -

International crises and conflicts are escalating with deadly post-election protests in Tanzania claiming hundreds of lives, while in Sudan, tens of thousands flee El Fasher amidst reports of horrifying mass killings by the RSF militia condemned by the UN. The Gaza situation is warned to be nearing a deadly limbo of 'no war, no peace', and Israel confirmed the identities of hostages' bodies returned by Hamas.

• Tanzania Racked by Deadly Protests After Election — New York Times World -
• Hundreds feared dead in Tanzania crackdown on election protests — BBC World -
• Several hundred feared dead as Tanzania election protests continue — BBC World -

• More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia, says UN — BBC World -
• Sudan’s RSF accused of ‘PR stunt’ after arresting fighters behind civilian killings — The Guardian -
• About 700 killed in Tanzania election protests, opposition says — The Guardian -
• Gaza risks sliding into deadly limbo of ‘no war, no peace’, top Qatari diplomat warns — The Guardian -
• Israel confirms identities of hostages' bodies returned by Hamas — BBC World -
• Sudan’s brutal civil war – what has happened in El Fasher? — The Guardian -
• Executions and Mass Casualties: Videos Show Horror Unfolding in Sudan — New York Times World -
• UN leaders condemn ‘horrifying’ mass killings in Sudan — The Guardian -
• Video Analysis Shows Staged Recovery of Israeli Hostage Remains — New York Times World -

The global economy and trade landscape sees Nexperia suspending chip supplies to China, Exxon and Chevron increasing oil production despite low prices, and Canada's Mark Carney meeting Xi to reset relations amid warnings that the era of free trade is over. Meanwhile, Nvidia secured major AI deals, tinned tuna maker Princes floated on the London market, and **M&S launched new men's underwear, while UK house price growth slowed and energy customers are owed millions** from old accounts.

• M&S launches ‘secret support’ pants that offer men a ‘subtle lift’ — The Guardian -
• Nexperia halts chip supplies to China in threat to global car production — The Guardian -
• Low Prices Aren’t Stopping Exxon and Chevron From Pumping More Oil — New York Times World -

• Canada's Carney to visit Xi in China, marking 'turning point' in relations — BBC World -
• Ministers’ claims to have helped JLR in doubt as £1.5bn support left untouched — The Guardian -
• The Next wave: how the clothing retailer spread its wings and made sales surge — The Guardian -
• Champagne body attempts to buck Delevingne sisters’ marketing fizz — The Guardian -
• Carney Meets With Xi to Try and Reset Relations — New York Times World -
• Nvidia strikes bumper AI deals with Asia tech giants — BBC World -
• Tinned tuna maker Princes floats at nearly £1.2bn in boost for London — The Guardian -
• Era of free trade and investment is over, Canada’s PM tells Apec summit — The Guardian -
• UK house price growth slows as buyers ‘sit on sidelines’ before budget — The Guardian -
• Two million energy customers are due £240m from old accounts, says Ofgem — The Guardian -
• The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off? — BBC World -

The UK Royal Family faces continued scrutiny as Prince Andrew has been stripped of his royal titles, with US representatives urging his testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein. This unmaking of Prince Andrew is seen as a move towards accountability, raising questions about his future public life and King Charles's leadership.

• Democratic representative urges former prince Andrew to testify over Epstein — The Guardian -
• What’s Next for Andrew After He Loses ‘Prince’ Title? — New York Times World -
• Palace’s statement on Andrew is ‘vindication’ for Virginia Giuffre, says her family — The Guardian -

• Stupidity and royal self-entitlement sank Andrew, and it may not be over yet — The Guardian -
• Will the Unmaking of Prince Andrew Be the Making of King Charles? — New York Times World -
• What does it mean to be plain old Andrew Mountbatten Windsor? — The Guardian -
• Ex-prince Andrew should answer US questions on Epstein if asked, UK minister says — The Guardian -
• Digested week: Sometimes it feels the clocks do nothing else but go back | Lucy Mangan — The Guardian -
• Prince Andrew to Be Stripped of His Royal Title — New York Times World -

Natural disasters and climate impact are highlighted by the devastation of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, leaving floodwaters, dead livestock, and a rising death toll as residents struggle to rebuild. Meanwhile, candy companies are cutting down on cocoa due to climate-driven price increases, October is set to be the hottest on record for parts of Australia, and New York was hit by a rainstorm causing fatalities, while Just Stop Oil activists were cleared in a Stonehenge protest.

• In One Jamaican Town, Hurricane Melissa Left Behind Floodwaters and Dead Livestock — New York Times World -
• 'No inch here was spared': Hurricane Melissa destroys Jamaica town — BBC World -
• Candy Companies Are Quietly Cutting Down on Cocoa to Save Money — New York Times World -

• ‘How do you rebuild all this?’ Black River residents assess damage after Hurricane Melissa — The Guardian -
• Hurricane death toll rises as Jamaica aid effort struggles — BBC World -
• Jamaica Prepared a Financial Fortress for Disaster. Hurricane Melissa Will Test It. — New York Times World -
• Three Just Stop Oil activists cleared over Stonehenge protest — The Guardian -
• Weather tracker: Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean — The Guardian -
• Hurricane Melissa death toll nears 50 as Jamaica relief efforts intensify and storm heads north — The Guardian -
• BoM says October will be hottest ever for Queensland and NT as heat records tumble — The Guardian -
• Two found dead in flooded basements as New York hit by rainstorm — The Guardian -

Global justice and crime headlines reveal a **Maine mother winning a $25m wrongful death suit, Bulgarians jailed for vandalizing a Jewish memorial with suspected Russia links, and significant heists in France. Other notable cases include convictions for sexual assault in the UK army and political figures in Australia, JP Morgan's warnings about Epstein transactions, and concerns over soaring Indigenous incarceration rates in Australia**.

• Pro-Israel activist suing Sydney restaurant claims he was shunned and vilified after News Corp stunt — The Guardian -
• A luxury cruise ship stopped at a remote Australian island. Suzanne Rees was left behind and died alone — The Guardian -
• France hit by second major heist as thieves target gold refinery — BBC World -

• Hotel owner and 10 others jailed for life over deadly Turkish fire — BBC World -
• Maine mother whose daughter died of leukemia wins $25m in wrongful death suit — The Guardian -
• Russia link suspected as Bulgarians jailed for vandalising Paris Jewish memorial — The Guardian -
• Man jailed after sending more than 100 ‘menacing’ messages to Labour MP — The Guardian -
• JP Morgan warned US of $1bn in Epstein transactions possibly related to human trafficking — The Guardian -
• UK man who murdered pregnant girlfriend after release from prison jailed for 42 years — The Guardian -
• U.N. Says Strikes on Boats Trump Claims Are Smuggling Drugs Are Illegal — New York Times World -
• Ex-army sergeant major sentenced to six months for sexually assaulting soldier who went on to kill herself — The Guardian -
• Addicts who opted to be banned from gambling in Australia targeted to bet with overseas firms — The Guardian -
• Australian governments ‘turning their backs’ on soaring Indigenous incarceration, former minister says — The Guardian -
• Six arrested after €12m armed raid on gold refining lab in France — The Guardian -
• ‘This doesn’t feel like justice’: mother of Jaysley Beck accuses army of empty promises — The Guardian -
• Drone-blocking technology ‘urgently’ required at jails in England and Wales — The Guardian -
• Nurse banned over relationship with mental health patient she kissed and took to Canberra escape room — The Guardian -
• Former NSW MP Gareth Ward sentenced to almost six years in prison for sexually abusing two men — The Guardian -
• Five charged in overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson — BBC World -
• Nearly 150,000 aged 90 and above wait 12 hours in England’s A&Es each year — The Guardian -

International relations and diplomacy see the UN approving a resolution on Morocco's claim to Western Sahara, while South Africa strongly opposes a US refugee plan prioritizing white Afrikaners. Amidst this, India and the US signed a 10-year defense pact, and questions arise about the real threat of Russia's new nuclear weapons and the repression of a Russian teenager for critical songs.

• UN approves resolution supporting Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara — The Guardian -
• South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners — BBC World -
• India-US sign 10-year defence pact amid tariff turmoil — BBC World -

• Russia's new nuclear weapons - real threat or Putin bluster? — BBC World -
• How teenager gave a street concert and was caught up in Russia's repressive past — BBC World -

European politics and social policy are marked by Dutch centrist Rob Jetten's D66 party claiming victory in a tight election, seen as a defeat for populists, while a Latvian vote to withdraw from a treaty on violence against women sparked outcry. In Serbia, students remain split on their next steps after a year of protests calling for political change.

• Dutch centrist Rob Jetten claims victory in neck-and-neck election race — BBC World -
• D66 has shown the world populists can be beaten, says Jetten, as party is projected to win Dutch election – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Latvian vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence prompts outcry — BBC World -

• Liberal-progressive party D66 wins election, Dutch media report — The Guardian -
• After a year of street protests, Serbia’s students split on what should come next — The Guardian -

Australian domestic issues include Victoria's historic passing of the first formal treaty with Indigenous traditional owners, a Liberal party room meeting revealing persistent divides on net zero, and Port Adelaide removing Warren Tredrea from its board following a podcast controversy. The Bureau of Meteorology also reverted its rain radar color scheme after public backlash.

• Liberals hold cordial party room after public brawling but chasm on net zero remains — The Guardian -
• Warren Tredrea removed from Port Adelaide board after podcast controversy — The Guardian -
• BoM to revert to former rain radar colour scheme after backlash – as it happened — The Guardian -

• Australia’s first formal treaty with Indigenous traditional owners passed in Victoria — The Guardian -

Technology, media, and culture headlines feature the passing of actor Tchéky Karyo and Dutch WWII resister Selma van de Perre, alongside a humiliating fake interview blunder for a UK newspaper. The Ukrainian war is gamified, Disney pulled channels from YouTube TV, and Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes sparked conservative divisions. Cultural notes include Madrid funding a Woody Allen film, Saudi Arabia and Qatar benefiting from World Cup rule changes, and NASA rebuffing Kim Kardashian's moon landing conspiracy.

• Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72 — BBC World -
• UK newspaper editor calls Bill de Blasio fake interview blunder ‘humiliating’ — The Guardian -
• Ukraine Gamifies the War: 40 Points to Destroy a Tank, 12 to Kill a Soldier — New York Times World -

• Selma van de Perre, Dutch Jew Who Resisted Nazis, Dies at 103 — New York Times World -
• Disney pulls channels from YouTube TV over fee dispute — BBC World -
• Tucker Carlson’s interview with far-right antisemite Nick Fuentes divides conservatives — The Guardian -
• Madrid regional government co-funding Woody Allen’s new film – but it must feature ‘Madrid’ in the title — The Guardian -
• How Saudi Arabia and Qatar Benefited From Rule Changes to Reach the World Cup — New York Times World -
• Stephen King’s son among writers boycotting British Library event in solidarity with striking workers — The Guardian -
• Kennedy Center ticket sales fall to lowest in years after Trump’s takeover — The Guardian -
• Move over, Claudia: how Jonathan Ross became a Traitors style icon — The Guardian -
• Sixty years after tourist stole skull from cathedral, he sends it back — BBC World -
• The ex-CIA scientist brothers perfecting Halloween — The Guardian -
• The Mystery Lady in the Governor’s Palace? Maybe a Ghost, He Says — New York Times World -
• Japanese series that inspired Power Rangers to end after 50 years, reports say — BBC World -
• Nasa hits back at Kim Kardashian's moon landing conspiracy — BBC World -
• Egypt’s vast $1bn museum to open in Cairo after two-decade build — The Guardian -
• 'Give your money away,' Billie Eilish tells billionaires — BBC World -
• Barcelona's Sagrada Família becomes world's tallest church — BBC World -
• ‘Yes, we’ve been to the moon before’: Nasa rebuffs Kim Kardashian conspiracy theory — The Guardian -