Israel plans to close all West Bank land crossings on election day while restricting Palestinian workers’ movement. Its operation in Hebron has displaced about 2,000 people, according to Israel’s defence minister.
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French authorities arrested nearly 1,000 people after mass demonstrations over living costs and school conditions ended in clashes. Officials said the disorder was less severe than the rioting that followed protests a week earlier.
Twelve people, including six children, were injured near Florida A&M University’s football stadium during homecoming celebrations. Police said a fight preceded the shooting and no arrests had been reported.
The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to pay $800 million to settle claims from about 1,300 people who allege sexual abuse. The agreement has not yet been signed.
Police recovered 10 bodies after gunmen attacked Binnari village in Nigeria’s Taraba State. Survivors reported at least 20 dead, while Amnesty International gave higher figures.
London police are reviewing why they did not share a 2019 letter alleging wrongdoing by Meghan’s father with other law enforcement agencies. Philippine authorities are investigating allegations involving child sexual abuse images, which Thomas Markle denies.
Barack Obama campaigned for Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit as the Democrat faces Republican Mike Rogers in a close Michigan Senate race. Support among the city’s Black voters is a focus for both candidates.
Barack Obama campaigned for Ohio Democrats while criticizing Donald Trump’s economic policies and the Iran war. He also denounced a campaign ad featuring gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s estranged mother.