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Monday, November 2, 2026

Trump's Approval Rating Near Career Low As Democrats Lead Generic Ballot Ahead Of US Midterms, Poll Finds

US President Donald Trump's approval rating remains close to its lowest level, while a significant section of voters sees the November 3 congressional midterm elections as an opportunity to oppose the Republican leader, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday. The survey found that voters preferred Democrats over Republicans by 46% to 38% in the generic ballot, which measures nationwide preference for which party should control Congress. The Democratic lead, however, narrowed to eight percentage points from 11 points in a poll conducted a week earlier. The findings point to potential challenges for Republicans as they seek to retain their majorities in both chambers of Congress. Rising fuel prices following Trump's decision to launch a war against Iran in February have added to concerns over the cost of living, the poll suggested.   <h3>Trump's Approval Rating Stays Near Record Low</h3> Around 32% of respondents approved of Trump's performance in the White House, unchanged from the previous week and only slightly above the lowest reading of 31% recorded two weeks earlier. Although Trump is not contesting the election himself, his presidency remains a significant factor for voters. Among independent registered voters, 50% said their vote in the congressional elections was a vote against Trump. Only 13% described it as a vote in support of him, while 33% said the president was not a factor in their decision. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/india/indian-navy-20-iranian-crew-member-rescue-from-somalian-pirates-in-arabian-sea-after-48-hour-operation-1874442">Indian Navy Rescues 20 Iranian Crew Members From Somali Pirates In After 48-Hour Op In Arabian Sea</a> <h3>Cost Of Living Emerges As Key Election Issue</h3> The rising cost of living emerged as a major concern, with 78% of voters saying it would be either a very important or the most important factor in deciding their vote. On which party they trusted more to handle the issue, respondents favoured Democrats over Republicans by 43% to 32%. Democratic voters also reported greater enthusiasm for participating in the elections. Around 49% of Democratic voters said they were "very enthusiastic" about voting, compared with 33% of Republicans. <h3>Republicans Face Fight To Retain Congressional Majorities</h3> Republicans are seeking to retain control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate. All 435 seats in the House are up for election, while the Senate contests involve a different set of state-by-state races. Political strategists from both parties believe Democrats have a stronger opportunity to win control of the House. Their path in the Senate is considered more difficult, with the party facing challenges in Alaska and Michigan, according to the report. The generic ballot provides a nationwide indication of party preference but does not account for the state-level and district-level contests that will ultimately determine control of Congress. The Reuters/Ipsos poll surveyed 1,765 US adults online and had a margin of error of two percentage points.

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Supermarkets Across Europe Hit By Suspected Cyberattack Targeting Refrigeration Systems

Supermarkets in Belgium, Estonia, Ireland, Luxembourg and Sweden reported anomalies in their freezer systems on Monday in an apparent cyberattack similar to one in France three weeks ago in which unidentified malign actors were accused of having hijacked refrigeration systems — setting them to defrost and spoiling fresh and frozen foods. In Monday's incident, Swedish supermarket chains ICA and Coop said "a limited number" of shops had been hit, with ICA spokeswoman Helena Johansson saying the company is "looking into what has happened and the scale of it." "Fridges and freezers have either stopped working entirely or have been partially impaired," Coop spokesman Carlos Cancino told the French AFP news agency. He noted that six of roughly 800 Coop stores in Sweden had been impacted, adding, "I haven't received any information that this is a cyberattack." Dutch supermarket chain Ahold Delhaize on Monday said an overnight "IT incident" had hit freezers in several of its stores in Belgium and Luxembourg. In Ireland, public broadcasterer RTE reported that 13 supermarkets had been impacted. Chains Carrefour, Intermarche and Spar were targeted as well, with Carrefour's Belgium spokesman Mich Vergauwen saying, "It's a cyberattack… There's no other reason." Belgium's prosecutor's office opened a criminal investigation into the attack, the Reuters news agency quoted a spokesperson as saying. <h2>'A deliberate attempt to disrupt European food supplies'</h2> European Commissioner &zwnj;for Agriculture and &zwnj;Food Christophe Hansen on Monday called the attacks "a deliberate attempt to disrupt Europe's food supplies," stating that ⁠while "food security is not currently at risk, &zwnj;the food waste and ⁠impact on businesses ⁠are real." "These incidents &zwnj;show that cyberattacks can disrupt services, affect businesses and directly affect ⁠citizens’ daily lives" added a Commission spokesperson. <h2>How are hackers getting into supermarket refrigeration systems?</h2> As on October 12, Monday's disruption prompted the discarding of spoiled products and again raised concerns about food security. The ICA Kvantum branch in Sjobo in southern Sweden said temperatures in their systems were remotely dialed up to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). Sweden's National Cybersecurity Center boss John Billow told the Reuters news agency on Monday that his department is investigating. "We have in recent weeks... identified that we have quite a lot of exposed ⁠operational technology devices in Sweden that we have been clear about the necessity to update or patch," he added. That "exposed operational technology" includes everything from refrigerators and heating systems to security cameras, alarm networks and an expanding &zwnj;range of devices that were once largely mechanical but are now often monitored and controlled remotely, creating new opportunities for cybercriminals as they seek to exploit security vulnerabilities. Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live.

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

Florida Crash: Plane Crashes Onto Road in US, All Nine People on Board Die

A devastating aircraft crash has been reported in Florida, United States, after a plane reportedly came down in the middle of a road, triggering a powerful explosion and a fire. According to the report, nine people were on board the aircraft, and all nine have died. The impact left a deep crater on the road, while debris from the aircraft was scattered across the area. Flames erupted immediately after the crash, drawing the attention of nearby residents and passersby. The incident created panic as people witnessed the aircraft falling onto the roadway and exploding. Visuals from the scene showed extensive debris, damage to the road and signs of a major fire. However, it remains unclear whether anyone on the ground was injured or affected by the crash. Authorities have ordered an investigation to establish how the aircraft crashed and what caused the explosion. The exact circumstances behind the incident have not yet been confirmed. Investigators are continuing their work as details emerge about the tragedy that claimed nine lives.

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Ukraine, Russia Report Cyberattack On Emergency Apps After Users Get False Threat Alerts Amid War

Ukraine's air raid alert application was apparently hacked on Sunday, triggering a series of false warnings, including a radiation threat in the capital Kyiv, prompting the country's authorities to urge residents to remain calm and rely on official sources for information. Russia later reported a "massive cyberattack" on its own emergency app, resulting in the circulation of false information about an alleged threat to the public. The Ukrainian Air Force alerted users to the suspected interference through a message on Telegram, saying: "The Air Alarm application has probably been subjected to hostile interference. There is no radiation threat! Stay calm and follow our updates on our channel." The Ukrainian Central Intelligence Agency also confirmed a failure in the application and advised people to consult alternative sources to verify information about potential air strikes, BBC reported. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_ceUt34UiOE?si=5DDHhb_F05G5J7AO" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> The alerts, issued in Ukrainian, began at around 10.47 pm local time (8.47 pm GMT), with red-level air raid warnings apparently sent across the country. Additional notifications in Kyiv reported a radiation threat, followed by warnings of a nuclear alert, a chemical attack and street fighting, the BBC report said. <h2>False Radiation, Nuclear And Chemical Threat Alerts</h2> The first notification received by users in Kyiv read: "Radiation threat. Radiation threat declared in Kyiv." A minute later, a message in Russian appeared, stating: "Hi! There will be a nuclear alert across Ukraine. Don't worry, it's Oreshnik flying". At 10.49 pm, another alert warned of a possible chemical attack in Kyiv, telling residents not to go outside. A separate notification at the same time claimed street fighting was taking place in the capital and issued a similar warning. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/health/who-report-flags-healthcare-inequality-in-bangladesh-millions-struggle-to-afford-treatment-1874283">WHO Report Flags Healthcare Inequality In Bangladesh, Millions Struggle To Afford Treatment</a> A series of all-clear messages followed at 11.53 pm, with individual notifications declaring each of the previously reported threats over. In a separate Telegram post, the Ukrainian Central Intelligence Agency said the radiation hazard signal had also been broadcast through loudspeaker systems in the Lviv region. It stressed that there was no radiation threat. Regional officials also sought to reassure residents. Svitlana Onyshchuk, governor of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, said the situation in the region was calm after the application issued a red-level air raid alert there between 10.50 pm and 11.57 pm, BBC reported. Vinnytsia regional head Natalya Zabolotna said the application had been targeted in a cyberattack. She also cautioned people against clicking on links in the messages, warning that they could be phishing attempts. <h2>Ukraine Advises Residents To Rely On Official Alerts</h2> Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation, which supports the Air Alert application, said the service had apparently been compromised and was temporarily disabled for maintenance. The ministry urged residents to activate emergency notifications on their smartphones to continue receiving state-issued distress signals. The country's Centre for Countering Disinformation also advised people to pay attention to air raid sirens, enable smartphone notifications and rely only on official information sources if the application stopped working. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/us-iran-war-live-trump-speaks-to-netanyahu-as-us-weighs-fresh-iran-strikes-mojtaba-khamenei-warns-1874167">Trump Speaks To Netanyahu As US Weighs Fresh Iran Strikes: Report</a> <h2>Russia Also Reports Cyberattack On Emergency App</h2> A few hours after the false alerts were reported in Ukraine, Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations said its own application had been hit by what it described as "a massive cyberattack," BBC reported. The ministry said the attack had resulted in "fake information to the public", but did not provide further details. Russian state media also offered no additional information. Ukrainian news outlet UNN reported that the breach had sent false warnings of a nuclear threat to users in Russia. Atesh, a Ukrainian partisan group operating in Russian-held territory, also claimed on Telegram that the Russian application had been hacked. It shared a screenshot of a purported emergency alert instructing users to stock up on provisions for three weeks and seek shelter in basements. The screenshot, which has not been independently verified, also contained obscene language. The incidents took place shortly before a localised ceasefire in Ukraine's front-line Kherson region was due to end at 11 pm on Sunday. The arrangement, which began last Tuesday, was intended to allow civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky. Fighting had continued in other parts of Ukraine during the ceasefire period.

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9 Killed After Business Jet Nosedives, Erupts Into Massive Fireball In Florida Neighbourhood | Video

A business jet carrying nine people crashed into a neighbourhood in Greenacres, Florida, on Sunday, erupting into a massive fireball just feet away from homes and a busy roadway. All nine people on board were killed, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. Duffy said the aircraft crashed in Palm Beach County at 12:50 pm, describing the incident as a "horrific tragedy". The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is sending a team to assist the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) with the investigation, the Associated Press reported. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said there were no immediate reports of casualties or injuries among people on the ground. "It was a cataclysmic plane crash," DeSantis told reporters at the scene. "It looked like a missile going down and left a big crater on the side of the road." Dramatic footage captured by people inside passing vehicles showed the Bahamas-bound Learjet 60 plunging from the sky before slamming into the ground and exploding. The impact left a crater near the road, with flames engulfing the wreckage and thick black smoke billowing over the area. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> BREAKING: New footage captures the aircraft crash in Greenacres, Florida. Preliminary information suggests the aircraft that crashed is a business jet. https://t.co/pMEsJerhgZ — AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) <a href="https://ift.tt/Cf1QcUh 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script src="https://ift.tt/zUrfsdw" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> <h2>What Happened Before The Learjet Crashed?</h2> The aircraft had taken off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was heading to the Bahamas, according to the FAA. Authorities had not immediately identified those on board or established what caused the crash, AP reported. Air traffic control recordings and flight-tracking data indicate that the jet was flying east at 35,000 feet when the pilots reported turbulence, icing and precipitation. They requested permission to climb another 2,000 feet. According to the AP report, the aircraft then entered a steep descent, with its rate of descent reportedly increasing from 10,000 feet per minute to 20,000 feet and eventually 30,000 feet per minute. The rapid descent pushed the aircraft beyond its design limits. Minutes before the crash, the pilot reported ice accumulating on the jet and turbulence that was jolting it by as much as 700 feet, according to recordings captured by LiveATC.net. "We have light, clear ice that is manageable and moderate turbulence," the pilot told air traffic controllers. However, conditions deteriorated rapidly. As the aircraft began losing altitude, the pilot declared an emergency and issued distress calls. "We're descending 8,000 – mayday, mayday - we're descending 10,000 feet per minute," the pilot radioed. "We are in an overspeed condition descending 20,000 feet per minute," the pilot said in another transmission, before adding: "We're going to crash into the ground." The jet then banked sharply to the right before hitting the ground. <h2>600 Residents Evacuated From Nearby Mobile Home Community</h2> The crash occurred in Greenacres, a city of around 45,000 people located about seven miles southwest of West Palm Beach. Palm Beach County authorities began evacuating around 600 people from a nearby mobile home community as federal agencies prepared to investigate the incident. The road near the crash site was also closed until further notice, AP reported. The region was experiencing heavy rainfall on Sunday, with the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch due to excessive rain through Monday afternoon. Jim Reynolds, a spokesperson for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, confirmed that the aircraft was a private jet but could not immediately provide details about its passengers. Investigators are yet to establish the cause of the crash or identify those who were on board.

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Indian-American woman fights unlikely battle in former KKK county in US mid-term elections

Cumming, Georgia (US), Nov 2 (PTI): In an affluent part of Georgia state, where Ku Klux Klan once ruled the roost and racism was a way of life, an Indian-American woman is fighting an unlikely local leadership election -- because she wanted to stand up to her “bully” Republican opponent and leave behind a better world for children. Shuchita Patel, a Democrat, is running for Forsyth County Commissioner’s post in the November 3 mid-term elections. With just two days to go, she set out on Sunday morning to knock on doors of voters, reminding them that she is in the race. Patel is the first Indian-American to run for office in Forsyth County, which is laden with a dark history of racial violence and lynching that led to White residents and supremacist KKK gangs forcibly driving out virtually the entire Black population in 1912, turning the county into an all-white region for much of the 20th century. Just the fact that Patel, the US-born daughter of Indian immigrant parents, is running for office -- against an opponent who has been elected unopposed for 16 years -- is a reminder of how much Forsyth and indeed America have changed over decades. But the mid-term elections are also a reminder of how deeply America is divided over the cult-like adulation for President Donald Trump on the one side and the near hatred for him on the other. The mid-term elections will determine the composition of the two-chamber Congress, which is akin to India’s parliament. At stake on November 3 are all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, and 37 seats in the 100-member Senate. Along with those polls, many states will also elect their governors as well as a host of local body leaders such as county commissioners and heads of school boards. Most opinion polls are predicting that Trump’s Republican Party will lose control of the House of Representatives, and might even lose the Senate because of anger over broken promises, high cost of groceries, petrol, healthcare, and frustration with politics. “To be clear, I strongly believe in supporting our transgender neighbours and constituents. I want to protect our immigrant community. But no one cares about pronouns, no one cares about immigration, no one cares about whether someone is illegal or not if they can’t pay for their groceries,” said Patel, 40, in an interview in the back of a car as we drove to a poor neighbourhood of largely Latino migrants for canvassing. “We are reaching a boiling point in the country as a whole. There are the elites, the ruling class, the Epstein class … that is truly 1 per cent that is wealthy, and there is the rest of us,” she said. While the anger against the Trump administration is expected to turn many traditionally Republican states against the party, Georgia is not one of them. It remains solidly ruby red, the colour of the Republican Party. Forsyth County, barely an hour’s drive from mid-town Atlanta, the state capital, still remains predominantly white, with about 61 per cent of the population of 2.8 lakhs. But what is remarkable is that from a mere 200 residents in 2000, the Indian community has grown to about 48,000 people, comprising about 16 per cent of the total Forsyth population. Not a very encouraging statistic for Patel, who belongs to a minority. Still, Patel, an accountant by profession, believes she stands a good chance. After all, she says, whichever party candidate gets elected, the goal of the commissioner remains the same: which roads to repair and which sports arena to upgrade, among others. Besides, she says there is now exhaustion with the incumbent commissioner, Todd Levent, who has been elected unopposed because “he intimidated and bullied” would-be opponents. She acknowledged she has no political experience, and always felt there was “nothing I could do” to change things until someone approached her and sounded her out about running for office. “It felt attainable. I felt I could make a difference in a very small section of my world. They also said my opponent has managed to bully and intimidate everyone who has dared to run against him. They said they need someone with thick skin and who is not afraid to stand up to a bully. So I said You got the right girl!” She said her daughter, who is now seven, asked her why she is running for office if it is so hard. Patel told her, “I want this community to be better for you guys. I want you to have a beautiful community to grow up in. I want the future generations -- that means you guys and your friends -- I want you to have a beautiful world to grow up in.” PTI VJ APLAPL(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

Six Indian Tourists Go Missing In Nepal's Dolpa Region During Shey-Phoksundo Lake Trek

Kathmandu [Nepal], November 1 (ANI): Six Indian tourists have gone missing during a trek to Shey-Phoksundo Lake, the deepest lake of Nepal, after heavy snowfall in the area, officials confirmed.    The India tourists, who include two women and four men, are confirmed to have gone missing while travelling from Ward Nos. 4 and 8 of Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality towards Shey-Phoksundo Lake.    They were last reported missing in the Numla Pass and Bagla Pass areas between Ward Nos. 4 and 8 of Shey-Phoksundo Rural Municipality.    Local guides suspect that the tourists may have become stranded following heavy snowfall in the Himalayan region, reportedly influenced by Cyclone Arnab developing in the Bay of Bengal.    According to local officials, the tourists proceeded towards the high-altitude area despite warnings from residents that crossing the mountain passes would be difficult due to snowfall. They are believed to have become trapped in the snow while returning.    Dolpa Chief District Officer Junu Hamal confirmed that “the tourists became stranded while returning from Dho towards Phoksundo Lake.” She said, “They had been warned by locals about the difficult weather and mountain conditions but proceeded with their journey.”    Shey-Phoksundo Rural Municipality Chairman Dhawa Samduk Gurung said, “Mobile phone communication is unavailable in the mountain passes between Wards 4 and 8, making it difficult to obtain information about the tourists’ whereabouts and current condition.”    According to the District Administration Office, “A total of 244 tourists have reached Upper Dolpa. Of them, 149 are Nepali nationals, 44 are from SAARC countries, and 51 are citizens of other foreign countries.”    In view of the adverse weather conditions, the district administration has urged tourists to avoid risky areas and remain in safe locations.    Tourist arrivals in the Shey-Phoksundo Lake area have been increasing in recent years. According to available data, 4,882 tourists visited Phoksundo Lake during the first 11 months of the fiscal year 2082/83.    Dolpa Deputy Superintendent of Police Anil Raj Giri said, “Six Indian tourists remain out of contact, according to the latest information.” Further adding, “Authorities have requested the concerned agency to arrange a helicopter for search and rescue operations.”    Search and rescue efforts have been hampered by heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions in the high Himalayan region. The absence of mobile phone connectivity in the area and thick snow have made it difficult to determine the tourists’ whereabouts and condition. A team of the Nepal Army has also been deployed to locate the tourists and assist in their rescue. (ANI)

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