Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-11-02

How Antonelli 'blew everyone away' to make Formula 1 history

Kimi Antonelli seems destined for Formula 1 greatness after winning his first world title, writes Andrew Benson.

co.uk

Tens of thousands build 108 Buddhist stupas for Bhutan ‘mindfulness’ city

Bhutan is building a 'mindfulness' city to drive economic growth and persuade more young people to stay.

aljazeera.com

Nine die in ‘cataclysmic’ Florida business jet crash

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis tells reporters there appeared to be no casualties on the ground.

aljazeera.com

Israeli officials say results stand as Netanyahu claims election ‘stolen’

Election body says deadlocked result won't be undermined even if foreign interference claims are found to be true.

aljazeera.com

Democrats have high hopes for midterms, but polls have let them down before

Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.

co.uk

Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump again says conflict to end soon

US president warns Iran to make a deal as IRGC says two tankers have hit mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

aljazeera.com