Saudi Arabia pumped 10.563 million barrels a day in October, OPEC said, as the U.S. average gas price fell to $3.94, its first time under $4 in months.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 11,000 cases and 5,387 deaths, its health ministry said Nov. 11, as Kenya began a 42-day countdown to Ebola-free status.
Spain held its first general strike in 14 years on Nov. 11 over housing costs. Masked groups clashed with police in Barcelona as 120,000 marched in Madrid.
Cost of living by country for mid-2026: the most expensive and cheapest nations, the biggest changes over the year and official inflation, with charts.
Russia hit six major power substations overnight, Kyiv said, a second night of strikes that left outages in eight regions and darkened city streetlights.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner exchange as Abu Dhabi talks ended Wednesday with no breakthrough. Envoys go to Moscow and Dublin Thursday.
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Geopolitics and business report for Oct. 26, 2026: Lula's win sinks Brazil's real, Gulf envoys meet in Tehran, Starlink tests Europe and Massachusetts wind.
NASA says Artemis III will test Blue Origin and SpaceX landers in Earth orbit in 2027, ahead of a 2028 crewed Moon landing and a three-phase Moon Base plan.
The council's Oct. 21 resolution on Boston public housing funding cites a $17.9 million BHA cut and asks Congress to restore operating and voucher money.
Kairos Shen said building in Boston 'should be' hard. Developers and critics blame Boston inclusionary zoning for stalled projects; the city defends its record.
Burlington High School building project update: the MSBA toured BHS Sept. 24 after the 2025 vote; feedback is expected in November, decisions by December.
Massachusetts REAL ID 2026: documents to bring, $50 renewal and $25 upgrade fees, online renewal rules, RMV appointments and the $45 TSA Confirm ID fee.
Geopolitics and business report for Oct. 25, 2026: deadly Black Sea shipping, a Hormuz freight-rate court fight, Alaska LNG sanctions and French bond stress.
Marine Le Pen opened her 2027 presidential campaign in Orléans a day after cost-of-living protests led to 1,300 arrests. Her eligibility appeal is pending.
Parents and advocates pressed the district on BPS sexual misconduct and bullying reports at an Oct. 20 council hearing. BPS says it investigates every report.
The Fields Corner Post Office at 218 Adams St. will stay open after USPS secured a lease extension Oct. 23, canceling an Oct. 26 closure, FitzGerald said.
Mike Minogue's record as West Point grad and Abiomed CEO, his policy blueprint, and who said he won the debates with Gov. Healey before the Nov. 3 vote.
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio wants a full audit of the Legislature. Here is what she is seeking, what she says about Gov. Healey, and how Healey's office responds.
Brazil runoff: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off Oct. 25. What is documented about Russian influence, and what the U.S. has said and done about the race.
Israel election on Oct. 27: a poll blackout, tighter security for Bennett and Eisenkot, and Likud's turnout push in 20 cities mark the final days.
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