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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Business report November 5, 2026: the Dow sinks 1,833 points and the Nasdaq enters a correction as AI stocks crash, oil rebounds and the Bank of England hikes.
OpenAI data center policy: no NDAs with officials, full power-cost pledges and community input after voters rejected most AI data-center ballot measures.
France's interior ministry counted nearly 600,000 marchers in the autumn's biggest protest day, while the CGT claimed 1.6 million. Prime Minister Lecornu called unions and employers to wage talks on Nov. 9.
Democrats will control Congress in January, but the outgoing Republican majorities must first handle a Dec. 11 funding deadline, the defense bill and other year-end items.
Boston truck safety and the Bike Network Plan go before a City Council hearing on Nov. 5, months after cyclist Louisa Gag was killed by a truck in Mission Hill.
English High football was left out of the MIAA playoffs after BPS missed a Sept. 18 deadline; the Boston City Council voted unanimously to urge a reversal.
South Korea special counsel bill would probe 12 Yoon-era prosecutions, six of President Lee. The opposition began a filibuster; a vote is planned Friday.
US and Colombia launched Southern Vanguard 2027 with about 800 troops; Colombia sent 1,200 in Operation Esparta; El País cited a US-backed Apure strike.
Syria Saudi defense deal and $403 million in Saudi Fund loans sealed in Riyadh during al-Sharaa's second visit. Charts, key figures and analysis inside.
Abu Dhabi talks set for Nov. 10-11 as Ukraine and Russia meet while Zaporizhzhia aid-center deaths rise to 40. Charts, key figures and analysis inside.
The MBTA's fare engagement team has issued hundreds of warnings and only three citations since September 2025 as the agency cites $25–30 million in yearly evasion losses.
A six-story, 105-unit income-restricted project is moving from land sale to financing at the former McKeen garage site on Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan.
Netanyahu trial update: ex-attorney general Mandelblit testifies in election week as the pardon request stays frozen and a 2028 judicial deadline looms.
Israel coalition talks: parties holding 56 seats back Gadi Eisenkot and 46 back Netanyahu as Herzog opens consultations and a Haredi faction withholds support.
Geopolitics and business report, Nov. 4, 2026: defense stocks slide, Iran warns Washington, euro inflation hits 4% and China tightens its grip on rare earths.
Business report November 4, 2026: the Dow jumps 1,569 points after Democrats sweep Congress, oil sinks 8%, CVS plans a breakup and Boston's Wayfair surges.
Oracle Tencent chip lease worth about $7 billion is canceled after U.S. officials raised concerns, the FT reports, cutting off access to 100,000 AI chips.
Kilduff fire cause found: lithium-ion batteries in plastic toolboxes sparked the May 23 Dorchester fire. Two probes into his death remain open. Safety tips.
Green Line shutdown Nov. 7-15: no trains from North Station to Kenmore, Babcock, Cleveland Circle or Heath St. Shuttles, free fares and the signal work.
Healey second term begins Jan. 7 after a 62% win. Her victory-speech priorities: housing, energy bills, health costs, plus how the count compares with 2022.
SK hynix export license talks stall as Commerce holds up tools for its Dalian, China fab, clouding a reported $45 billion Solidigm NAND plan for Marcy, N.Y.
Boston Common's Parkman Bandstand and Mayor's Walk are in design under the city's master plan. Costs, timelines and the history of America's oldest park.
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