What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 of the biggest stories as of today, Sunday, November 1, 2026 (U.S. ET):
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- Iran war live: Araghchi says talks under way on 2-day plan to reopen Hormuz | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera
Backs: “Tehran says talks via Qatari mediators could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours if U.S. conditions are met; live updates continue.”
- G20 foreign ministers end Atlanta meeting without consensus | AP News
Backs: “Foreign ministers failed to agree on key security issues, amid rifts over Russia’s war in Ukraine and tensions around Iran; the U.S. okayed a proposed Patriot interceptor sale to Ukraine.”
- Turkiye’s Erdogan urges Russia and Ukraine to stop Black Sea attacks | Russia-Ukraine war News | Al Jazeera
Backs: “Turkey’s Erdogan urged Russia and Ukraine to halt attacks on civilian shipping and said Ankara and Kyiv will work on a new grain corridor.”
- New Yemen fighting displaces 290,000, says UN, with pregnant women at risk | Houthis News | Al Jazeera
Backs: “New fighting has displaced about 290,000 people since August, with the UN warning of acute risks for pregnant women.”
- Health authorities probe two suspected Ebola cases in northeast Nigeria | Ebola News | Al Jazeera
Backs: “Authorities are probing two suspected Ebola cases in the country’s northeast; the individuals are isolated as contact tracing and tests proceed.”
- 'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Backs: “A federal judge dismissed with prejudice President Trump’s multibillion‑dollar case over reporting tied to Jeffrey Epstein.”
- Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges | AP News
Backs: “The states moved to halt construction plans near Arlington Memorial Bridge, citing traffic, environmental and public‑safety concerns.”
- Rubio says the US government did not facilitate Bolsonaro’s flight to US | AP News
Backs: “Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. government did not facilitate Brazilian politician Flávio Bolsonaro’s flight to the U.S. after his election defeat.”
- NASA telescope is predicted to come crashing down after failed rescue mission | AP News
Backs: “NASA’s 1.5‑ton Swift Observatory is expected to reenter “any day,” with most of it burning up but small debris possible.”
- Kamala Harris urges a 'too big to rig' turnout for the midterms | AP News
Backs: “Kamala Harris rallied Democrats for a “too big to rig” turnout, spotlighting voting rights and party strategy ahead of Tuesday’s elections.”