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US President Donald Trump, who says he came to his Mar-a-Lago Halloween costume party dressed as himself, described not being in a hurry to make a decision on striking Iran. Mediators are trying to prevent a new breakout of war, as Trump says ‘one or two sites’ in Iran still need ‘taking care of’.

Police used tear gas to disperse protesters as demonstrations entered a third week ahead in cities and towns across France ahead of an expected general strike. The mainly youth-led protests are against the cost-of-living and deteriorating public services.

Al Jazeera’s @EmmaWithrow attended a packed rally for Democrat Senate Candidate James Talarico at Texas A&M. The enthusiasm for his campaign was exponentially clear, but young voters aren’t all the same. In College Station, supporters explain his appeal, and others express their concerns.

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the US Embassy in London to oppose the UK government’s ban on Palestine Action and show support for the group. Reports confirmed 139 arrests, with the majority made on suspicion of expressing support for a proscribed organisation.

Allegations of Qatari interference in Israel’s election ignited an impassioned debate on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story. Qatar has rejected the allegations calling them a disinformation campaign.

In Beita, Palestinian farmers pick olives at 5am, barricading roads with stones and keeping watch for Israeli settlers so they can flee if attacked. More than 200 settler attacks have been recorded since September. Al Jazeera’s Leila Warah explains.

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Michigan’s Muslim voters helped Donald Trump win in 2024. Now, Abdul El-Sayed is running to become the US’ first Muslim senator, his faith and loyalty are under attack. Al Jazeera’s Mikail Malik spoke to Muslim Americans in Dearborn.

Thousands have protested across Italy against rising living costs and increased military spending, demanding greater investment in healthcare and education. Demonstrations spread to 50 cities, with clashes reported between protesters and police.

Speaking at a campaign rally, Donald Trump told voters to send Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed ‘back to where he came from’. El-Sayed is running as a Democrat candidate against Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed was born and raised in Michigan.

Rare footage, recordings and documents obtained by Al Jazeera offer a look inside the life of former Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif, including previously unseen meetings and reported decisions leading up to the Oct 7 attacks. Deif was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on July 13, 2024.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says four tankers have caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC says the vessels struck naval mines while travelling along what Tehran describes as ‘unauthorised routes’.

Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from Russia-occupied Oleshky under a localised ceasefire brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump. The evacuation marks a rare humanitarian coordination between Russia and Ukraine from the front line.

Poland’s president has cut short a trip to Senegal, joining protesters facing off with police outside the country’s Constitutional Court. The stand-off follows moves by the government to remove the court’s president and vice-president, sparking accusations of a coup in the court.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged G20 officials meeting in Atlanta to work together to confront threats to the economic order. The US scrapped the traditional group photo after several European officials objected to being pictured with Russia’s Sergei Lavrov.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a drone exhibition showcasing the country’s latest military technology, calling for “absolute superiority” in drone capabilities and for measures to boost unmanned aircraft development.

Israel has displaced at least 4,969 people through its siege on Hebron, a settler opened fire on a group of children in a playground near Hebron, and Israeli forces arrested three Palestinians returning to Gaza.

Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami has the latest.

Senior Rapid Support Forces commander Siddiq Ander says he has defected, in an exclusive video obtained by Al Jazeera. Ander is the latest in a line of RSF commanders to break from the group.

Former Palestinian Liberation Organisation official Xavier Abu Eid says the strong Palestinian turnout has exposed how Arab citizens are treated within Israel’s democracy, as allegations surrounding their vote emerge and Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to remain in power.

Veteran Israeli actress Chelli Goldenberg was left shocked after she was caught ripping into Israel’s policies towards Palestinians on air. Goldenberg was a guest on Channel 13 and did not realise the segment was being broadcast live.

Gas stations promoted by President Trump are selling discounted fuel in Detroit as Americans grapple with rising prices linked to the Iran war. With the midterms approaching, what do voters make of Trump’s economic record? Al Jazeera’s Mikail Malik is in Michigan.