DevelopingFrance: Paris march route goes to court on the eve of Thursday's strike
Unions asked a Paris administrative court to force police to rule on their Bastille to Concorde route, with a hearing set for Wednesday afternoon Paris time. Lyon has banned marches across much of its centre on Thursday, and the interior minister told prefects to plan robust security. An intelligence note cited by French media expects 500,000 to 700,000 marchers outside the Paris region.
Sources: Linternaute · Ouest-France · franceinfo
ConfirmedFrance: the CGT counts 244 marches planned for Thursday
SNCF expects lightly disrupted high-speed trains and disrupted service on other lines. The economy minister promised answers on the minimum wage within days, and students plan more school and university blockades on Thursday.
Sources: Ouest-France · Sortiraparis
ConfirmedEurozone inflation hits 4%, the highest in three years
Eurostat's flash estimate puts October inflation at 4.0%, up from 3.8%, driven by energy prices up about 21% on the year. Markets are now weighing an ECB rate rise.
Sources: Eurostat · CNBC · Euronews
ConfirmedSpain: police clear Madrid's 38-day Puerta del Sol protest camp
The overnight operation on Tuesday removed 334 people and made two arrests. Authorities called it peaceful, while camp members said the eviction was violent. Unions say the Nov 11 general strike goes ahead.
Sources: El País · El Mundo · Europa Press
ConfirmedPoland: security surge on the Kaliningrad border over sabotage fears
Poland deployed police, counter-terrorism units and troops near the Russian exclave after intelligence warnings. Tusk said a possible provocation was averted overnight, while the constitutional court standoff continues in Warsaw.
Sources: AP · CBS News · Polskie Radio
ConfirmedEurope: a second wave of cyberattacks overheats supermarket freezers
Hackers raised temperatures in internet-connected fridges and freezers at stores in several countries including Sweden and Belgium, spoiling food. No one has claimed responsibility.
Sources: BBC · The Guardian · The Record
DevelopingAlbania: Rama offers talks as some students return to class
On day 22 of the Tirana protests, Rama set up a table outside his office inviting dialogue. Some students have ended their boycott, while others keep disrupting classes and demanding his resignation.
Sources: ATA · ATA
ConfirmedUkraine: Russia launches 310 drones at energy sites
Ukraine says 272 were downed, but strikes hit 19 locations and caused power cuts in several regions. Ukrainian drones set fire to an Ozon logistics hub in southern Russia.
Sources: Kyiv Post · Reuters via Investing.com · ABC News
DevelopingUS strikes an Iranian island as Tehran calls Washington's offer unconvincing
Trump confirmed a 'minor' strike on an anti-aircraft site, which Iranian media placed on Qeshm Island. Iran says the strait stays shut until all seven of its conditions are met, and Qatar expects replies from both sides within about 36 hours.
Sources: Al Jazeera · Business Standard (Reuters) · CBS News
ConfirmedIran says US voters rejected the war
Iran's chief negotiator said the midterm results show Americans oppose the war. Trump told the Wall Street Journal the war hurt Republicans but that he would do it again.
Sources: BBC · CBS News
ConfirmedGaza: three more deaths reported as strikes continue
Gaza's health ministry reported three deaths and 21 injuries over 24 hours. The education ministry says a schoolgirl was killed and a college was hit.
Sources: Al Jazeera · Middle East Monitor
ConfirmedUS: Democrats win control of the House and Senate
Democrats flipped seven Senate seats, including Texas, Kansas, Maine and Ohio, for at least 54 seats, with Alaska and Mississippi still uncalled. They also won a large House majority and several governor's races.
Sources: AP · NBC News · Ballotpedia
ConfirmedCanada: Carney says trade talks with the US have intensified
Trump says a deal is imminent. Ottawa tables its budget on Thursday.
Sources: The Canadian Press via paNOW
ConfirmedCongo: Ebola deaths pass 5,300
The Bundibugyo-strain outbreak has more than 10,500 cases and has reached Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria.
Sources: Al Jazeera · ECDC
ConfirmedSudan: drone war deepens and strains ties with Ethiopia
The UN warns RSF drone strikes on power and water are hurting civilians, and Sudan accuses Ethiopia of enabling them.
Sources: UN News · Al Jazeera
ConfirmedMadrid hosts the Ibero-American summit without key leftist leaders
Mexico's Sheinbaum, Brazil's Lula and Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez are skipping the two-day summit.
Sources: Eurasia Review
ConfirmedUS urges Venezuela to follow a phased transition plan
Washington pressed Caracas on steps toward 2027 elections after Rubio met Venezuela's foreign minister.
Sources: Al Jazeera · AP