Global News Highlights from AP

November 1, 2026

Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunited with family members as they crossed into Ukrainian-held territory in a major rescue operation carried out under the most significant truce since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

An estimated 320,000 mostly young protesters took to the streets across France in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. Youth-led demonstrations were also reported in Germany and Albania.

Iran's supreme leader has threatened an immediate response to a potential attack - one without "quote geographic limits" - as diplomatic efforts continue in an attempt to reduce the threat of a return to all-out war.

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Taipei to celebrate Taiwan's Pride parade, one of Asia's largest annual celebrations of inclusivity.