Paraguay's president removed; Russia strikes Kyiv; US hits Qeshm

Paraguay's Senate voted unanimously to remove President Santiago Peña on Friday. The vote followed the collapse of Ueno Bank, a digital bank used by about half of Paraguayans. Regulators seized it this week, and millions of customers could not reach savings or pension payments. Peña was placed under house arrest, and Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president.

Russia hit Kyiv and the region around it overnight with missiles and drones. The attack damaged the Northern Bridge and energy sites. Five people were hurt, including a 14-year-old. Russia said it targeted military-industrial and energy sites. President Zelenskyy accused Moscow of trying to push Ukraine into a bad deal.

President Trump confirmed that the US carried out minor strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. He said they knocked out an anti-aircraft device in minutes. He also said "it's not a war" and claimed a lot of progress in talks. Iran said its forces are stronger than before the war.

Paraguay in turmoil

Protesters clashed with police outside Peña's home. They demanded jail rather than house arrest. Peña was moved to a military unit for his safety. He is due to give testimony to prosecutors. Alliana promised to compensate savers. Opponents had accused the government of letting the bank expand too fast.

Talks and strikes

Qatar is mediating between the US and Iran. It has floated a plan that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz alongside nuclear inspections. The US also offered a $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear program.

Ships near Hormuz are still being attacked. Oil fell 11 to 15 percent over the week on hopes of a deal. Brent crude, the global benchmark, is near $98. Analysts warn that tension could push prices above $100.

In the Red Sea, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Houthis run a permit system. Ships ask by email for permission to pass the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

In Yemen's Taiz province, at least 30 people were reportedly killed in an attack on a market. Houthi rebels blamed Saudi airstrikes. Health facilities in Taiz are reportedly 80 percent shut, and 313,000 people are displaced.

Ukraine before the talks

Ukrainian, Russian and US delegations are due to meet in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10 and 11. The Kremlin has named its delegation. These would be the first three-way talks since February. The Kyiv attacks caused power, heating and water outages in the city.

Sudan's war has also displaced many people. The UN says about 15.4 million people need emergency shelter and household items. Aid teams appealed for more funding.

US politics after the vote

Democrats won the House and flipped the Senate in the midterm elections. Abdul El-Sayed won a Senate seat in Michigan. He will be the first Muslim senator. Democrats say they will focus on living costs and investigate the administration.

Trump replaced chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, the architect of his immigration policy.

The Secret Service arrested a man found parked near the White House with multiple guns. Officials say he told them voices ordered him to kill Trump. He faces weapons and theft charges.

Elections and courts in Africa

In Tanzania, a court cleared opposition leader Tundu Lissu of treason. It still sentenced him to four years for inciting unrest. He says the charges are political. His party, Chadema, plans an appeal and a bail request. Amnesty International called the process unfair.

In Nigeria, a high court barred Atiku Abubakar from the ADC opposition ticket. It also removed the party's leadership. The presidential vote is two months away.

Somalia's Supreme Court ruled the president's one-year term extension unlawful. The opposition accuses the president of sending troops to arrest the chief justice. Elections due next year are now in doubt.

In South Africa, the ANC is near 32 percent in local elections with 80 percent counted. That is about 14 points below 2021.

In Kenya, a court sentenced Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for murdering 190 children. He had ordered followers to starve themselves in a forest so they would meet Jesus. More than 20 co-accused were also sentenced. Some called the term fair, and others said it did not go far enough.

Other votes and disputes

New Zealand's election is too close to call. National and Labour each hold just under 30 percent of the party vote. A minor party may become kingmaker.

In Israel, opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot gained backing from Arab-led parties, which hold 19 seats. A coalition needs 61 of 120 seats. President Herzog faces a choice on who should try to form a government.

France is mobilizing 70,000 police for Saturday protests. Unions and students plan marches. Wounded protesters will sue the interior minister over police violence.

Across Europe, a new wave of bomb hoaxes affected at least 18 to 20 flights. No explosives have been found. Ireland and Spain call it a likely coordinated campaign. A Russian extremist group denied involvement.

The economy

Fears of tougher AI rules after the US midterms drove tech stocks down worldwide. Japan's Nikkei fell 5.96 percent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 1.27 percent. Voters rejected data center projects in all but one of 41 local measures.

US tech shares partly recovered on Friday. Wall Street still posted a fourth weekly loss. India's Sensex rose 2.17 percent as money moved away from AI-heavy markets.

Strong hiring may keep borrowing costs high. The US added 165,000 jobs in October, well above the 59,000 expected. Unemployment slipped to 4.1 percent. The 10-year Treasury yield is near 4.86 percent.

The US also pressed China on farm purchases and rare earths. The trade truce expires in January.

What went right

Rwanda began Africa's first trial of a long-acting malaria injection. It could shift how the disease is prevented.

The IEA expects the UAE to become the largest solar generator by 2031. It forecasts 4,800 GW of new renewables by then. It says the Hormuz crisis is speeding deployment.

Pope Leo XIV began a 12-day South America tour in Uruguay, three weeks after lung cancer surgery. He said he felt "pretty good".

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This report was written from One Turn's edition of November 7, 2026: 60 stories chosen from 868 headlines. Read every story of the day, each with its sources, or see the day on the globe.