US envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Vladimir Putin after talks in Oslo involving Ukrainian, European and US officials. Zelenskyy says early warnings of Russian missile attacks have resumed as Russian strikes continue.
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King Charles praised Oman’s mediation efforts and its work to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s state visit. The sultan is due to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham for talks on security, trade and investment.
Florida executed William Reaves for the 1986 killing of Deputy Richard Raczkowski, its 18th execution this year. Another execution scheduled for Nov. 5 would tie the state’s annual record of 19.
Trump says more than $300 million has already been spent to support Republicans in the November 3 midterms. Al Jazeera reports that he plans to spend more than $400 million in total, while The Guardian puts the figure at $400 million.
Elon Musk says committees of independent Tesla and SpaceX directors are considering a merger, though no terms have been agreed and shareholders would have to approve a deal. He supports combining the companies but is not taking part in the talks.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted Toforest Johnson’s death sentence to life without parole, citing concerns about the direct evidence for carrying out an execution. Johnson maintains his innocence, and his lawyers say they will keep seeking a new trial.
An attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother has drawn condemnation from Acton’s family and campaign. The video does not identify who paid for it.
Kyle Kennedy, an educator and granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, died at 42. After a 2020 spinal cord injury left her with long-term paralysis, she advocated for people with disabilities.