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The day’s verified stories, 5 November 2026

Each of these was reported by at least two independent news organisations today. Tap through for the headlines and links to every report. Representational photo: Peter O'Connor aka anemoneprojectors / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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US Midterm Elections 2026: Democrats Retake Senate, Deal Major Blow To Trump As Republicans Face Possible Loss Of House Control

Reported by The Times of India, Euronews, DW and 30 more · 19:29 IST. Representational photo: Peter O'Connor aka anemoneprojectors / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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Aer Lingus flight to Rome diverted to military base after latest bomb threat, France says – Europe live

Reported by Hindustan Times, The Guardian, France 24 and 14 more · 20:00 IST. Representational photo: Martin Falbisoner / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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'Portugal Will Always Be In Me': Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement From International Football; Star Player Shares Emotional Video Message

Reported by Sky News, Hindustan Times, CNA and 10 more · 19:59 IST. Representational photo: Madrishh / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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French blood banks hit by cyberattack days after European freezer hacks

Reported by Sky News, The Hindu, The Guardian and 9 more · 19:39 IST. Representational photo: Martin Falbisoner / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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Netanyahu out? Arab-led parties back Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government- what next?

Reported by CNA, The New York Times, NDTV and 5 more · 20:13 IST. Representational photo: USAID U.S. Agency for International Development / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

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Rahul Gandhi Challenges PM Modi To Open Debate On India-US Deal, Adani Issue; BJP Hits Back

Reported by DNA, The Economic Times, The Hindu and 5 more · 19:38 IST. Representational photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Music Legend Bob Dylan at the Vatican in Surprise Audience

Reported by South China Morning Post, The New York Times, PBS NewsHour and 5 more · 19:29 IST. Representational photo: USAID U.S. Agency for International Development / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

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