Albanian opposition storms parliament, sets off flares and smoke bombs

Israel’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control Parliament.

NYT > World News · 28 Oct 2026, 18:38

What to Make of Israel’s Ambiguous Election

Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rivals won a majority, leaving Arab lawmakers as potential kingmakers in the new Parliament.

NYT > World News · 29 Oct 2026, 05:04

Fresh as the microplastic-laden Sierra snow: Storms can deliver pollution to even remote locations

For the first time, UC Riverside scientists have measured how much microplastic pollution falls on the Sierra Nevada during snowstorms and were surprised to find significant amounts even in the most remote locations.

Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories · 29 Oct 2026, 19:20

JD Vance letter may offer last chance to avert fresh conflict between US and Iran

US vice-president writes to top Iranian security official in sign Washington has not abandoned diplomacy Lingering hopes of averting a major new conflagration between Iran and the US soon after Tuesday’s midterm elections could rest on Iran’s response to a personal letter from th

World news | The Guardian · 29 Oct 2026, 19:32

Trump again calls for prosecution of Mary Peltola as turmoil grows over Alaska campaign investigation – live

‘This is voter fraud at the highest level,’ president tells rally crowd in South Carolina; Alaska governor orders inquiry into Peltola campaign amid Republican outcry Alaska governor orders investigation into Peltola’s Senate campaign Sign up for the Breaking News US email With d

World news | The Guardian · 29 Oct 2026, 19:26