A private jet crashed into a neighborhood in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people aboard. Iran warned that a renewed war with the US could last longer than the last one, and two tankers hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Protests over living costs turned violent in Frankfurt, where shops were looted. Binance resumed withdrawals after a record hack, and the Youth Olympics opened in Dakar, the first Olympic event in Africa.
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Iran said Sunday that a renewed war with the US could last longer than the previous conflict. President Trump said the war would end soon, one way or the other, and that the US may need to give Iran 'the hammer'. Qatari mediators are in talks in Tehran and Doha to head off new strikes.
Why it matters: A new round of US strikes could close shipping lanes further and push energy prices higher worldwide.
The US and Israel fought a war with Iran earlier this year. Talks through Qatar aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and release frozen Iranian assets.
Iran's navy said two tankers exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia condemned an attack on Qatar's LNG carrier Al Mayeda. Brent crude fell 1.4% to $111.86 a barrel.
Why it matters: Attacks on shipping keep oil and gas supplies tight and fuel costs high for consumers worldwide.
The waterway carries a large share of global oil and LNG. Shipping has been disrupted since the war with Iran.
Users pulled $3.64 billion, about 2.1% of assets, after Binance reopened withdrawals. The FBI blames North Korea-linked group TraderTraitor. Binance says it has covered 90% of the losses.
Why it matters: The largest crypto theft on record tests trust in exchanges holding customer funds.
Binance is the world's biggest crypto exchange. The same group is linked to last year's Bybit hack.
Ukraine's president said Kyiv would stop hitting Russian oil refineries if Washington supplies missiles. He is ready to meet Putin in Turkey. Fuel sales are limited in Nizhny Novgorod after a drone attack on the Kstovo refinery.
Why it matters: Strikes on refineries affect Russian fuel supply and could shape talks on ending the war.
Ukraine has attacked Russian energy sites; the US has urged restraint before its midterms.
Polls show Democrats leading Republicans by about seven points. Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over her party's Senate nominee, drawing anger from Democrats. A judge dismissed a Trump administration suit over the Alaska Senate race.
Why it matters: Control of Congress will decide how much oversight President Trump faces in his last two years.
Midterms are held halfway through a president's term and decide House and Senate seats.
A Learjet 60 crashed Sunday in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board. It was flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said there appeared to be no casualties on the ground. Federal agencies are investigating.
Why it matters: The crash near a busy road raises questions for aviation safety investigators and shows the risk to residents near airports.
Private business jets fly daily across the US. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board investigate such crashes.
Largely peaceful youth protests in about 30 German cities ended in clashes and looting on Saturday night, mainly in Frankfurt. Police arrested 54 people aged 13 to 29. German ministers promised a tough response.
Why it matters: Unrest over prices and cuts is spreading across Europe and pressuring governments.
The 'Gen Z regelt' movement called protests over living costs, military service and public spending.
More than 320,000 people protested across France on Saturday over living costs and public services. Prosecutors opened an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at police in Paris. Student unions said school blockades would restart Monday.
Why it matters: Sustained protests put pressure on President Macron's government.
Youth-led demonstrations have grown over prices and education budgets.
Ukraine's air force said its public alert app was probably hacked after the truce ended Sunday night. Users received a false radiation threat. Russia's emergency ministry also reported a large cyberattack on its own alert app.
Why it matters: Hacked warning systems can cause panic and weaken civilians' protection from strikes.
Both countries rely on phone apps to warn of drone and missile attacks.
The longest truce of the war ended Sunday after Russia refused to extend it. About 700 people left Oleshky. Russian strikes cut power to thousands elsewhere in Ukraine.
Why it matters: Civilians got a rare exit from a front-line town before fighting resumes.
The truce, brokered by Melania Trump, covered only Kherson region.
Election officials said the results stand after Netanyahu claimed the vote was stolen. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot is seeking allies, including Arab parties. Consultations begin Wednesday.
Why it matters: A stalemate leaves open who governs Israel as Iran tensions rise.
About 5,000 people have been displaced from Hebron during an Israeli military siege. Economic losses exceed $3.8 million. Israel threatens a wider offensive.
Why it matters: Thousands of Palestinians face displacement and lost income.
Israel has expanded military operations in the West Bank.
Prime Minister Tusk defended an overhaul of the court. The European Commission urged President Nawrocki to recognize new judges. Two Polish ambassadors resigned in protest.
Why it matters: The standoff tests rule of law in an EU member.
Tusk's government and the president have clashed over judges.
Pyongyang fired cluster-bomb warheads it says can cover 12 to 13 hectares. It denounced US-South Korea drills and vowed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
Why it matters: New weapons tests raise tension on the Korean peninsula.
Sudan's foreign ministry complained to the UN Security Council and African Union about attacks from Ethiopian territory. A year after El Fasher fell, the city is a ghost town.
Why it matters: The war risks drawing in neighbors.
Police said 325 people were arrested at the US embassy protest. The group is banned as a terrorist organization. A Supreme Court challenge is Wednesday.
Why it matters: Mass arrests test limits of protest law.
The government banned the group over direct action.
Zelensky said in Istanbul he is ready to meet Putin. Turkey offered to host a new round of talks with Russia and the US. A Kremlin aide said Putin never refused to talk and that Zelensky can come to Moscow.
Why it matters: Any direct meeting would be the first major step toward ending the war.
Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Earlier rounds of talks have been held in Turkey.
Rubio said he discussed with Lavrov a possible Trump-Putin interaction around the APEC summit. He said he does not know whether Putin will attend a Miami event. Rubio also said interest is growing in a limited Black Sea ceasefire.
Why it matters: A leader-level contact could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine and securing Black Sea shipping.
Turkey has proposed a partial Black Sea truce. Erdogan hosted Zelenskyy and urged an end to attacks on ships.
Salvadoran troops took quarters in Haiti and opened a base at Tabarre. The move followed a gang attack on four Salvadoran members of a suppression force.
Why it matters: It adds foreign force against gangs controlling much of Haiti.
Haiti's government has struggled against armed gangs.
Russia's FSB said a minor was detained over a threat to attack a Moscow park. The US Embassy had warned of a mass casualty threat at the Tsaritsyno museum. The FSB said a US tip helped find him.
Why it matters: It shows rare US-Russian security cooperation.
The US and German embassies had both warned about the site.
Foreign ministers of the Quad raised grave concerns about economic coercion, a veiled reference to China. They also backed AI adoption. A leaders' summit is planned this month.
Why it matters: It signals coordination among four major Indo-Pacific economies.
The Quad includes the US, Japan, India and Australia.
Thousands held vigils for 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, shot on his way to school. NYC Mayor Mamdani said Trump agreed to grant a visa to the boy's mother.
Why it matters: A family abroad can attend a funeral thanks to the visa.
Washington and Virginia filed suit to stop the 250-foot arch. They cite traffic and historic views. A judge was skeptical of administration claims at a hearing.
Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the men's New York City Marathon in his first race at the distance. Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui won the women's race and regained her title.
The horse Sovereignty won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland in Kentucky. The field included this year's Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winners.
A UCLA study found that long-term exposure to a common pesticide was linked to more than 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson's disease. The study reports a link, not proof of cause.
A University of Bath study estimates that carbon dioxide from human metabolism is about 2 billion metric tons a year. That amount rose 74% between 1985 and 2015.
Researchers found a 17- to 18-million-year-old ape fossil in Egypt. The find challenges older ideas about where humans and other modern apes first appeared.
France's Kevin Aymoz won the men's singles at Skate Canada in Kelowna. He beat Japan's Rio Nakata and is now the second-oldest men's Grand Prix champion, at 29.
Lewis Hamilton edged George Russell to claim pole position in qualifying. It is his first pole for Ferrari and makes him the oldest pole sitter since 1982.
Buddha relics linked to India will be enshrined in 108 chortens, a type of Buddhist stupa, in Bhutan. The stupas will mark the start of Gelephu Mindfulness City.
Worries about heavy AI spending pulled stocks down. The S&P 500 fell 1.82% and the Euro Stoxx 50 fell 1.22%. Oil eased 1.4% to $111.86 but is up 9.4% in a month because Hormuz is disrupted. Lower yields suggest investors fear an AI slump more than inflation.
AI spending worries
Weak tech earnings and heavy data center debt hit shares. The 10-year yield fell to 4.929%.
Oil stays high
Mines and attacks keep Gulf shipping risky. Fuel costs weigh on households and voters.
Crypto hack
Binance saw outflows after a $6.3 billion theft. Bitcoin slipped 0.32%.
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