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A court in Dhaka has sentenced Md Mizanur Rahman to death for strangling his wife Mosammat Rehana to death in 2019 after continued dowry demands, a verdict that closes a case brought by her family. Alex and Jordan report the court's findings and the family's long wait for justice, with sensitivity for those affected.

Serbia is voting on Sunday in a closely fought election that will test President Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power against a student-led anti-corruption movement. Alex and Jordan look at what is at stake for voters, the movement challenging the president, and the wider context of living costs and war in Europe.

Senegal's ruling Pastef party says it will not pass the government's revised budget, putting a 2.2 billion dollar IMF programme and the country's debt restructuring at risk. Alex and Jordan explain the standoff, the debt burden behind it, and what happens if parliament and government cannot agree.

Protests that began in France have spread across Europe, with demonstrations in Albania, Belgium, Italy, Spain and Portugal joining the wave of discontent over living costs and public services. Alex and Jordan track how a French protest movement became a continent-wide moment, and what governments are doing in response.

Chancellor John Healey will use next week's budget to hand mayors in England new funding and powers, including a 1.5 billion pound borrowing facility and 285 million pounds of seed funding under a new Good Growth scheme. Alex and Jordan look at what the money is meant to build, why local leaders say the old system failed, and the political challenge facing the chancellor.

A new Ipsos voting intention poll puts Labour on 32 percent, eight points ahead of the Conservatives on 24 percent, with Reform UK in third on 20 percent. Alex and Jordan break down the numbers, the shifts since September, and what the poll says about satisfaction with the government.

Fresh Houthi attacks have targeted Saudi oil facilities and airports, prompting Air India and Air India Express to suspend flights to several Saudi cities, according to reports on Sunday. Alex and Jordan outline what is reported, what remains unconfirmed, and the recent context of intercepted missiles and drones.

Israel has expanded restrictions in the West Bank city of Hebron, where the municipality reports about 2,200 people have been displaced, amid a major security operation and heightened alert ahead of Tuesday's election. Alex and Jordan explain the new restrictions, the reported figures, and the events that led to them.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Iran would maintain its positions even if war with Israel and the United States resumed, amid mounting threats of renewed attacks. Alex and Jordan look at the warnings, the ceasefire history, and what Araghchi said about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's army says its air defence shot down a US drone over the southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Sunday, according to reports carried by the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Alex and Jordan explain what is confirmed, what remains unverified, and why the claim matters for tensions in the region.

At least five people were killed overnight on October 24 to 25 as strikes hit both Russia and Ukraine, with deaths reported in Belgorod and Bryansk and injuries in Kharkiv and Vinnytsia. Alex and Jordan separate confirmed reports from unverified claims in a night that showed how the war is striking far beyond the front lines.

A Russian drone struck a five-storey residential building in Vinnytsia in central Ukraine early on October 25, destroying four apartments and injuring six residents. Alex and Jordan report what regional governor Nataliya Zabolotna said about the rescue and why Reuters noted it could not independently verify footage of the attack.

A man has been found guilty more than forty years after the 1985 murder of seventeen-year-old Leslie McCray, closing a decades-long wait for answers. Alex and Jordan reflect on what a verdict after four decades means for a family, a community, and the investigators who never let the case go.

Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton in recent Texas Senate polls by two to six points, with early voting running through October 30 ahead of the November 3 election. Alex and Jordan break down the polling, the prediction markets, and why turnout could still decide this race.

The Archdiocese of New York has reportedly reached a legal settlement valued at approximately one billion dollars with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, though the archdiocese has not confirmed the report. Alex and Jordan explain what is reportedly known, what remains undisclosed, and why confirmation would mark a major moment in the Church's long reckoning over abuse.

Audi has announced plans for its first car plant in the United States, to be built in Georgia with about 4,500 planned jobs. Alex and Jordan look at what the planned plant could mean for Georgia workers and the American auto industry.

Former President Barack Obama has rallied in Detroit for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on the first day of early voting in Michigan. Alex and Jordan unpack the endorsements, the polling, and what is at stake in this toss-up race.

President Trump's midterm campaign message is running into voter frustration over high gas and grocery prices. Alex and Jordan examine the gap between the White House pitch and what voters say they feel at the pump.

The Kentucky Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a man who killed a driver in a high-speed drunk driving crash. Alex and Jordan look at the court's reasoning and what the ruling means for the victim's family.

A federal appeals court has ruled that certain migrants are not constitutionally guaranteed a bond hearing while awaiting removal. Alex and Jordan break down what the decision means for detained migrants and the Trump administration's detention policy.

Russia and Ukraine have agreed a temporary local ceasefire around Oleshky in the Kherson region to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations, while technical-level peace talks are expected in Abu Dhabi in early November. Alex and Jordan explain the limited scope of the deal and the reported discrepancy over its start date.

Elon Musk has acknowledged that SpaceX throttled Starlink service to Ukraine because it was used for offensive drone strikes, after President Zelenskyy confirmed speeds have now been restored. Alex and Jordan lay out the sequence of events and what the admission means for wartime reliance on commercial satellites.

Senior Hamas officials have reportedly conveyed a warning of another major attack similar to October 7, 2023, via the UN humanitarian coordinator to a senior IDF officer, amid continued military advances in Gaza. Alex and Jordan explain what was reported, what remains unconfirmed, and the security measures now in place.

Brazilians vote today in a presidential runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, with final polls showing the race within the margin of error. Alex and Jordan explain the first-round result, the candidates' platforms, and when the count is expected.

Nearly 1,000 people were arrested as hundreds of thousands protested across France on Saturday over the cost of living and poor school conditions, with clashes in Paris, Marseille and Bordeaux. Alex and Jordan break down the turnout, the police response, and what comes next for the protest movement.