TODAY'S BRIEFING
CVS SPLITS Its Inventory, Canada and China RENEW Trade Buffs & Astronauts PERFORM Spacewalk
Thursday 5 November 2026 · 13 stories · 9:26
Today's stories
- 1
Democrats win control of Senate and House in midterm elections
They secured these victories in the midterm elections on November 3, 2026.
- 2
NATO formulates new proactive defense denial strategy
It includes plans for conventional strikes deep inside Russia if Moscow attacks the alliance. The strategy aims to dismantle Russian military supply networks. Planners developed this approach after analyzing logistics lessons from the war in Ukraine.
- 3
Melania Trump hosts Russian and Ukrainian envoys at White House
The meeting celebrated a six-day humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine. This truce allowed for the delivery of aid and the safe evacuation of over 750 civilians from the conflict zone.
- 4
Assailant attacks near Sri Lankan Embassy in Amman
The attacker tried to steal the officer's weapon but was arrested after a second officer intervened. Both the attacker and the second officer were injured. Jordanian authorities called the incident a planned terrorist act.
- 5
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
The convictions followed a four-week trial regarding allegations from four women. The judge denied Brand's bail application and remanded him in custody ahead of his sentencing.
- 6
Violent clashes in Chocó leave two dead
The conflict forced 258 indigenous residents to flee their homes. Authorities are working to evacuate 16 people who remain trapped in the danger zone.
- 7
Cyberattacks target French blood storage facilities
Hackers altered temperatures in cold rooms, but staff prevented damage to the blood supply. The French health ministry confirmed no products were lost. This incident follows similar attacks on supermarkets across Europe.
- 8
CVS Health plans to split into two independent companies
One entity will manage retail pharmacies and clinics. The other will include the Aetna insurance arm and Caremark pharmacy benefit manager. This move aims to unwind the company's long-term vertical integration strategy.
- 9
Four detained in Port Moresby over artillery shell
The arrests followed the discovery of an active 130 mm artillery shell inside a shipping container. Experts used X-ray equipment to examine the 32 kilogram weapon. An investigation into the transport of the shell is ongoing.
- 10
Canada and China extend tariff-Reduction deal
Canadian canola meal, peas, lobster, and crab will continue to receive lower duties. In exchange, Canada will extend tariff waivers on specific Chinese steel and aluminum imports.
- 11
Researchers develop synthetic membrane for crude oil separation
This filtration process could cut refining energy consumption by 32% and reduce carbon emissions by 38%. The study was published in Nature on November 5, 2026. This method offers a way to lower costs in the oil industry.
- 12
EFCC raids illegal oil refinery in Ogun State
Chinese nationals reportedly operated the site but fled before the raid. The refinery contained sludge oil from Delta and Rivers states. This operation is part of a wider crackdown on illicit industrial processing in the region.
- 13
Astronauts Conduct Spacewalk from International Space Station
This was Kutryk's second spacewalk in two weeks. He was the first to exit the station and wore a suit with a red stripe on the legs.
What is PublicGlobe?
- A live map of world news. Stories from hundreds of publishers placed where they happen, with links to every source.
- A short video briefing every morning. The day's most important stories in a few minutes, with chapters and captions.
- Read it your way. A one-word-at-a-time speed reader, 19 languages, and quests for exploring the world.