Cost-of-living protests turned violent in German cities including Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt, with shops looted, coinciding with hundreds of thousands also protesting in France. The unrest signals growing economic discontent spreading across major European economies.

More than 5,000 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak on record, with government data showing over 10,000 infections. The scale marks a severe escalation of the rare virus's public health toll in the region.

Crypto exchange Binance has covered 90% of losses from a massive $6.3 billion hack, which the FBI has attributed to North Korea. The incident underscores the scale of state-linked cybercrime targeting the cryptocurrency industry.

A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over an article detailing Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The judge sharply criticized the suit, saying Trump was 'grasping at straws.' This marks a significant legal defeat for the president in his ongoing battle with major news organizations.

An ICE agent has been criminally charged after hitting a Texas immigrant with a vehicle during a pursuit. The Mexican national, who was in the country without legal status, suffered multiple leg fractures and a hip injury. The case raises fresh scrutiny over the conduct of immigration enforcement officers.

The Four Corners region of the Southwest continues to be battered by severe storms, with communities bracing for additional flooding this weekend. This follows weeks of damaging weather that has already pummeled the area, raising concerns about infrastructure and safety for residents.

Early voting in South Carolina has concluded with record turnout ahead of the midterm elections, signaling strong voter engagement across the state. The surge in participation could have significant implications for key races on the ballot, including a closely watched Senate contest.

Nikki Haley commented that South Carolina 'wants to stay a red state' as the state heads into a pivotal Senate contest. Her remarks underscore the political stakes of the upcoming election and signal continued Republican efforts to maintain control in the state.

South Carolina has enacted a new law stating that banks cannot deny services to businesses based on their beliefs. The measure addresses concerns about financial discrimination and could have broad implications for how banks interact with businesses in the state.

An AP analysis found that Iran's strikes targeted U.S. air defense systems before hitting aircraft and buildings at Mideast military bases. This sequencing suggests a deliberate tactical approach aimed at degrading American defensive capabilities before inflicting further damage. The findings offer new insight into the scale and sophistication of Iranian military operations against U.S. forces in the region.

Hackers reportedly manipulated refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, pushing freezer temperatures to dangerous levels, and the Pentagon is now investigating whether similar cyberattacks hit U.S. military bases. The incident raises concerns about vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure systems connected to military facilities. A Pentagon probe into commissary refrigeration failures appears linked to this broader cybersecurity investigation.

A RAND study warns that a rapid, poorly coordinated U.S. military drawdown from Europe could push NATO allies to seek defense partnerships and arms deals away from American suppliers. This highlights the strategic risk of abrupt policy shifts potentially undermining long-term U.S. defense industry relationships with European partners. The report comes amid ongoing debates about the future U.S. military posture in Europe.