DNIPRO STATION STRIKE KILLS AT LEAST 14 AS LOCAL TRUCE HOLDS ELSEWHERE

The attack on a crowded railway platform exposes the narrow limits of the Oleshky humanitarian ceasefire as Ukraine, Russia and the United States prepare for new negotiations.

A Russian jet-powered drone struck the main railway station in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on 29 October, hitting a crowded platform where passenger and commuter trains were preparing to depart. At least 14 people were killed and 14 injured, six of them seriously. Later Ukrainian reports placed the death toll at 15. Among those receiving hospital treatment was an 11-year-old boy.

Israel’s Final Election Results Leave Netanyahu Without a Majority

Likud remains the largest party, but a record result for Arab-led parties has changed the balance of power in the Knesset

Israel’s final election count has confirmed a divided parliament and no immediate path to a stable government. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political alliance finished ahead of its opponents but secured only 53 of the 120 seats in the Knesset—eight fewer than the 61 required for a governing majority.

Netanyahu’s Likud remained the country’s largest party with 27 seats. Gadi Eisenkot’s centrist Yashar party won 21, while the wider opposition bloc received 48 seats. The Joint List and Ra’am, Israel’s two principal Arab-led groupings, secured a combined 19 seats—their strongest result to date. Final turnout reached 77.9%, with more than 5.7 million votes cast.

The result is a serious reversal for Netanyahu’s governing coalition, which previously controlled 68 seats at its peak. Yet it is not a clear victory for the opposition. Eisenkot and his allies remain 13 seats short of a majority unless they reach an agreement with at least some Arab representatives.

Three Possible Routes to Government

Netanyahu’s most direct option is to persuade opposition politicians or entire factions to join his right-wing, religious and ultra-Orthodox alliance. As Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, he has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to divide opposing coalitions. This time, however, he would need at least eight additional members—far more than a small number of individual defections.

A second possibility is an Eisenkot-led administration supported by the Arab parties. Together, the opposition bloc and Arab factions would control 67 seats. The arithmetic works, but the politics are difficult. Yashar and several of its partners campaigned on promises that they would not form a government dependent on Arab parties. Breaking those commitments could provoke resistance inside the opposition and among voters whose attitudes have hardened since the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023.

The third option is a broad unity government bringing Likud together with centrist or secular opposition parties. Such a coalition could command a comfortable majority, but it would require major concessions. Netanyahu might have to separate from some of his far-right and ultra-Orthodox partners, while Eisenkot and his allies would have to abandon their central campaign promise of removing Netanyahu from power.

If all three routes fail, Israel could face another election early in 2027.

Arab Voters Change the Parliamentary Arithmetic

The election’s most consequential result may be the rise of the Joint List and Ra’am from a combined 10 seats in the outgoing parliament to 19 in the new one. Their success means that neither major bloc can easily form a government while excluding the representatives of around one-fifth of Israel’s population.

This influence does not guarantee participation in government. The Joint List has indicated that it could support an alternative administration from outside the coalition, while Ra’am has previous experience as a coalition partner. In 2021, it became the first independent Arab party to join an Israeli governing alliance.

Netanyahu and members of Likud responded to the Arab parties’ result with allegations of electoral fraud and foreign interference. No evidence of systematic fraud has been established. The Central Elections Committee said that circulated claims were unfounded and would not affect the results submitted to the president. Election officials and Israel’s domestic security service also warned against placing collective suspicion on Arab citizens who voted lawfully.

What Happens Next?

The Central Elections Committee is expected to present the official results to President Isaac Herzog on 4 November. Herzog will then consult the parliamentary factions and select the candidate he believes has the best prospect of forming a government. That person does not automatically have to be the leader of the largest party.

Netanyahu will remain caretaker prime minister throughout the negotiations. If the first candidate fails, another can be given the opportunity. The process could last for weeks or even extend beyond two months. The new Knesset is scheduled to be sworn in on 10 November, regardless of whether a governing coalition has been agreed.

The eventual outcome will influence Israel’s military policy in Gaza, its confrontation with Iran, settlement activity in the West Bank and relations with the United States. It will also determine whether the country moves towards a more inclusive political arrangement or returns to the cycle of repeated elections that marked the years before Netanyahu’s previous coalition took office.

Netanyahu has retained the largest political bloc, but he has lost the parliamentary majority that sustained his government. Eisenkot has enough support to challenge him, but not enough to govern independently. Arab-led parties possess unprecedented negotiating power, yet remain politically excluded by many of the partners whose support they could make decisive.

Israel’s voters have redrawn the balance of power. The harder question is whether its political leaders can now turn that result into a government.

Ukraine-Russia War: A Humanitarian Pause in Oleshky, Not a General Ceasefire

A six-day humanitarian ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky has survived its first 30 hours without a reported violation. Ukrainian and Russian human rights officials confirmed that the agreement was being observed, offering a rare pause in a war that continues with full intensity elsewhere.

The ceasefire began at 3 a.m. Kyiv time on 27 October and is scheduled to remain in force until the evening of 1 November. Its purpose is narrowly defined: to clear mined roads, deliver food, drinking water and medicine, restore access to basic medical assistance and evacuate residents who wish to leave.

US First Lady Melania Trump helped to coordinate the agreement through Ukrainian and Russian civilian negotiators. Pope Leo XIV had also spoken with Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin about the humanitarian emergency in Oleshky. The ceasefire area was subsequently expanded beyond the city to provide safe passage for humanitarian convoys within the wider Kherson region, although its precise boundaries have not been publicly disclosed.

A City Cut Off by War

Oleshky lies on the southern bank of the Dnipro River, opposite the Ukrainian-controlled city of Kherson. Russian forces captured it during the opening days of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. The city later suffered extensive flooding following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in June 2023 and has remained trapped between opposing military positions.

Its pre-war population of approximately 24,000 has fallen to between 1,700 and 2,000 people. Many of those who remain are elderly or have limited mobility; Ukrainian and American estimates suggest that up to 50 children are still in the city. Residents have endured severe shortages of food, medicine, electricity and clean water, while mines and constant drone activity have made ordinary travel extremely dangerous.

The first stage of the humanitarian operation involves engineering reconnaissance and the removal of mines from roads leading into Oleshky. Convoys are then expected to deliver essential supplies and equipment for the local hospital. Ambulances and specialised transport are being arranged for people requiring urgent medical treatment.

Residents will be allowed to decide whether they wish to remain in Oleshky, move to Ukrainian-controlled territory or travel to Russia. Ukrainian officials have said that those choosing Ukraine will be accompanied, received on arrival and offered accommodation. Representatives of Ukraine, Russia and the United States are expected to monitor parts of the mission once the routes have been made safe.

A Humanitarian Pause, Not a General Ceasefire

The agreement must not be mistaken for a nationwide cessation of hostilities. Russian missile and drone attacks have continued in other parts of Ukraine, including Kyiv, while fighting persists along the front. The Oleshky arrangement applies to a designated humanitarian area and does not restrict military operations across the rest of the country.

This distinction matters. A local truce can save lives without changing either side’s military strategy or political demands. Moscow continues to demand control over Ukrainian regions that it claims to have annexed, including territory it does not fully occupy. Kyiv rejects the surrender of its land and insists that any settlement must contain enforceable security guarantees.

Even so, the successful opening of a humanitarian corridor would carry political significance. Previous attempts to suspend fighting have frequently collapsed amid accusations, mistrust and conflicting interpretations of the terms. In Oleshky, Ukrainian and Russian officials are communicating directly, publishing coordinated information and verifying compliance with a written agreement.

A Test Before New Peace Talks

Ukrainian, Russian and American representatives are expected to resume technical-level negotiations during the first half of November, potentially in Abu Dhabi or Switzerland. These discussions would follow months of diplomatic deadlock and are unlikely to resolve the central disputes over territory, security guarantees, Ukraine’s military capacity and its future relationship with NATO.

The Oleshky mission therefore represents a limited but practical test. If both sides can protect aid workers, clear roads, deliver supplies and evacuate civilians without exploiting the pause for military advantage, they will have demonstrated that carefully defined agreements can be implemented.

That would not mean peace is close. It would mean that, under intense international scrutiny and for a specific humanitarian purpose, cooperation remains possible.

For the people still living in Oleshky, however, the value of the ceasefire is more immediate. Its success will be measured in bread delivered, patients treated, mines removed and civilians brought to safety—not in diplomatic statements.

In a war dominated by destruction, six days of silence may offer Oleshky something its residents have been denied for years: a safe road out and a chance to survive.

Israel’s Election 2026 Ends in Political Deadlock

WORLD NEWS | GLOBAL POLITICS | 4 NOVEMBER 2026

Israel’s first national election since the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023 has ended without a decisive winner, leaving the country facing weeks of coalition negotiations and possibly another election. The vote was widely treated as a judgement on Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership after three years of war, domestic division and growing international pressure.

With approximately 84.5% of ballot boxes counted, Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc was projected to receive 54 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. The opposition grouping led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot stood at 49 seats, while Arab-led parties were projected to win 17. These figures remain provisional, but neither principal bloc is close to the 61 seats required to form a majority government.

World Business Forum 2026 held in Davos

WORLD NEWS | BUSINESS & GROWTH | 11 JULY 2026

DAVOS, Switzerland — 11 July 2026 — The Davos World Business Forum 2026 successfully concluded at the Davos Congress Centre, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, policymakers, innovators, educators, institutional leaders and business delegations from more than 40 countries.

Delegations from Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Taiwan, Australia, South Africa, the United States, Moldova, Lithuania, Georgia, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Poland, Austria and many other countries participated in discussions focused on international trade, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable economic development.

WORLD WOMAN CLUB opens its 2026–2027 Jubilee Year

A new international season of business networking, education, mentoring, media projects and global cooperation begins this October in the women's business ecosystem.

October marks the beginning of the 2026–2027 operational year at WORLD WOMAN CLUB, the international community that connects successful, ambitious and socially active women across the world. The new programme offers a full year of opportunities for members seeking business growth, personal development, professional knowledge and meaningful international relationships.

World Leaders React to Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Data Centres and Alleged Disruption of Bot Networks

Ukrainian drone strikes against three Russian Yandex data centres in October 2026 triggered an international debate about Russia's digital infrastructure, online propaganda and alleged foreign interference in democratic elections.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have publicly commented on a reported reduction in Russian-linked online activity following the attacks. However, independent researchers and cybersecurity experts have questioned whether the disruption of Yandex's infrastructure actually reduced organised political disinformation campaigns or simply took down benign search engine crawlers.

The Invisible Ballot: How Russia Targets Democracy Without Touching The Voting Box

Modern elections are no longer contested only through political rallies, televised debates and traditional campaign advertising. They are also fought across social networks, search engines, messaging platforms and seemingly independent news websites. In this digital arena, Russia has developed a sophisticated system designed not necessarily to replace ballots, but to influence the environment in which citizens make their choices.

During the 2024 US presidential election campaign, American intelligence and security agencies attributed several fabricated election-related videos to Russian influence actors. These included false stories about illegal voting and alleged ballot destruction. According to the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the purpose of such material was to undermine confidence in the electoral process and intensify divisions within American society.

The Architects of the Artificial Intelligence Era: The People Shaping the Global AI Market

Who controls the technologies, infrastructure and strategic decisions that are defining the future of the global economy?

WORLD NEWS | GLOBAL ECONOMY | 20 OCTOBER 2026

Author - Andrew Azarov. Professor of Business, Economics, and the Applied Use of Artificial Intelligence. International Business Academy Consortium (United Kingdom).

The Architects of AI: 21 Leaders Shaping the Global Artificial Intelligence Market in 2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer simply another branch of information technology. It is gradually becoming part of the fundamental infrastructure of the modern economy, much as electricity, the internet and mobile communications transformed previous technological eras.

Yet behind the sophisticated models, enormous data centres, multibillion-dollar investments and increasingly familiar AI products stand individuals whose decisions influence the direction of an entire industry.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the intelligence of machines or software, as opposed to the intelligence of human beings or animals. It is a field of study in computer science that develops and studies intelligent machines.

The chief executives of the world's largest technology corporations and specialist AI companies determine which models are developed, how computing infrastructure is expanded, whether technologies remain proprietary or become more accessible, how artificial intelligence enters business operations, and which principles may eventually govern the relationship between humans and increasingly capable machines.

Understanding the contemporary AI market therefore requires an understanding of the people who are shaping it.

 

100%NEWS presents a comprehensive overview of the most influential executives and strategic figures in the global artificial intelligence industry, as of 20 October 2026.

This is neither a wealth ranking nor a popularity contest.

The individuals featured represent companies operating across the essential layers of the emerging AI economy: foundation models, computing infrastructure, semiconductors, cloud platforms, enterprise software and global consumer ecosystems.

Together, they illustrate how artificial intelligence is becoming a new organising force in international business, technological competition and economic development.

France: between 550,000 and 800,000 people reportedly participated in approximately 110 demonstrations

Since late September, pupils have blockaded schools and marched through French cities to protest against teacher shortages, overcrowded classes, deteriorating buildings and the pressures created by the Parcoursup university admissions system. Their movement has gradually attracted teachers, trade unions, university students and members of the Yellow Vest movement. On 17 October, between 550,000 and 800,000 people reportedly participated in approximately 110 demonstrations across France.

RUSSIA’S DATA-CENTRE WAR: DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, BOT NETWORKS AND FOREIGN ELECTIONS

Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian data centres have opened a new front in modern warfare. Instead of targeting only oil refineries, ammunition depots and military factories, Ukraine has begun striking infrastructure that supports Russia’s cloud computing, artificial intelligence, banking systems, communications and digital economy.

The attacks have produced genuine disruption. However, the widely circulated claim that they eliminated 60%—or even 90%—of Russian bot activity requires careful examination. Available evidence shows that Russia conducts extensive foreign influence operations, but it does not yet prove that the damaged data centres controlled most Russian political bots or enabled Moscow to “manage” foreign elections directly.