Ukraine says it has carried out the first-ever evacuation of a wounded soldier from the front lines using an aerial drone.

The French government ordered Monday night curfews for parts of several cities, including Paris, Nice and Lille, as it tried to reassure citizens after the worst riots in decades erupted across the country.

A man struck a Yiddishe Lady walking in Golders Green, London, this morning. Bystanders chased the attacker and held him until Shomrim volunteers and police arrived, with police subsequently arresting him.

New York Gov Kathy Hochul arrives at Skver Rebbe’s house for a visit ahead of the elections.

Trump: Paris is going to be a Muslim city pretty soon.

Q: Zelensky says you're supporting Putin by waiving these sanctions. Trump: I’m supporting stopping the war. Q: How does that help stop the war? Trump: Because that's what I do for a living.

Trump: Russia could have done a lot more to help Iran. Russia has done very little for Iran, China could have done a lot more for Iran. China does not that much, maybe nothing almost. I view that as a positive thing.

Q: Zelensky says you're on the wrong side of history. Trump: Zelensky doesn't know what he's talking about. I think it's time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine.

A striking contrast on the streets of Paris: A couple sits sipping drinks at an outdoor café as flames from rioting burn just steps away.

The massive event was organized to show appreciation for the Governor's support for religious education, and for approving the new Federal education tax credit for parents. Full video on the Kol Haolam Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DUTMsiyVBxBGdEOK7s1Sxw

Thousands of girls from Satmar schools in Kiryas Yoel gathered to greet New York Governor Kathy Hochul at a massive event ahead of Election Day. She is also expected to visit Monsey and Skver later today.

House Speaker Mike Johnson: "If we lose the midterms — God forbid, if we lose the House majority — it'll be a real end to Trump's presidency."

The Supreme Court declined to revive a plea deal sparing accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants the death penalty. Biden’s Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin scrapped it two days after it was signed in August 2024.

Third US carrier heads to Mideast: The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt has left Yokosuka, Japan, and resumed its transit toward the US Central Command region. Its arrival would put three US aircraft carriers in the Middle East.

Preparations are underway in Kiryas Yoel ahead of Gov. Hochul’s visit today, where she is expected to receive a major welcome at the girls’ school. She is also expected to visit Skver and Monsey.

Shortstop Cooper Pratt celebrated the Milwaukee Brewers’ trip to the World Series with soda and Kedem sparkling grape juice, abstaining from alcohol due to his Mormon faith.

Playing golf with President Trump.

Gantz quits election race: Benny Gantz announced he is withdrawing from Israel's election race and will not run in the upcoming elections, after earlier pledging to stay in until the end. He said he will keep fighting for unity.

Could Republicans prove the pollsters wrong in the midterms?

Eight Israelis arrested over diplomat attack: Israel Police launched an arrest operation in Yehuda and Shomron following the attack on foreign diplomats and a photographer, with 8 people detained so far.

A National Guard member was shot in the leg after Guardsmen jumped out of their van to break up a fight near Capitol Hill. They returned fire, wounding the suspect. Both are expected to survive.

Paris wakes up after another night of rioting and looting. The city looks like a war zone.

Dashcam video captured the moment a small plane dives and flips over after crashing into an intersection in San Jose, California.

Grain ship reaches Iran port: A ship carrying Brazilian corn has reportedly arrived at Iran's Imam Khomeini Port despite the US naval blockade, an indication the US may be letting some food shipments through. There has been no official US confirmation.

Elon Musk pledged to give every American kid one share of his own SpaceX stock next year — a giveaway worth roughly $10.5 billion for 72 million kids at Friday’s closing price.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered a freeze on leave across IDF units starting Thursday, ahead of Israel's elections, saying the IDF is on high alert in all sectors.

NBC News Decision Desk Poll: Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 34%, with 66% disapproving — a second-term low in the poll. Meanwhile, 71% say the country is on the wrong track, a second-term high.

Talented musician and singer Avrumi Straus shares his powerful and inspiring journey of living with bipolar disorder. You can watch it in full: https://bit.ly/4zD7tZU

Midterm election campaign is kicking into high gear with just 15 days remaining.

A private jet has overrun the runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, prompting the FAA to halt departures to the airport from across the western United States.

Israeli ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter said two days ago that if President Trump endorses Netanyahu it will be the first time in history that a US President does that.

An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Bulgaria after a bomb threat. A Bulgarian fighter jet escorted the plane to safety, and all 51 passengers and six crew members were evacuated. An investigation is underway.

A Lebanese military delegation will attend US backed talks with Israel in Tampa, Florida on Oct. 20th. They'll try to work out a framework linking Hezbollah disarmament to Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.

NEW ABC News Poll: Democrats lead Republicans by 8 percentage points in congressional choice among likely voters.

A video going viral on social media shows a tour guide giving a routine demonstration aboard a Seine River cruise boat as rioters set fires in Paris in the background.

France President Macron blames the protests in France on high fuel prices caused by the US-Iran War.

WSJ: Vladimir Putin has proposed that he, Trump, and China’s Xi Jinping meet next month to talk about Ukraine in an attempt to negotiate an end to the four-year conflict that would favor Moscow.

TROLL: As France reels from its worst riots in years, with over half a million in the streets and 1,000+ arrests, Israel War Room hands France its own talking points back, word for word.

This protester in France is going viral for coming prepared and ready to undertake anything.

Tragedy: Reb Michael Eliezer Deutsch, 37, from Modi’in Illit, was tragically killed in an accident in northern India. A Talmid Chachim who published Kuntreiseim, he leaves behind 5 young children. His body is expected to be brought to Eretz Yisroel for Kevurah. BDE.

Amid growing excitement, widespread hype, rumors, and conflicting opinions surrounding the groundbreaking Lakefront project, Boro Park resident and mortgage broker Tzvi Balsam decided to visit Lakefront in Okeechobee, Florida, to see things for himself and hear directly from residents.

Trump says Zelensky 'doesn't want to end the war, and probably never did.’ It comes hours after Ukraine’s President Zelensky said Trump is 'pushing Ukraine to capitulate to Russia.’

US resumes Ukraine intel sharing: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy told NBC that the United States has resumed sharing intelligence that helps Ukraine defend against missile attacks, after a brief suspension.

Zelensky: "If the United States supports Putin, it's unbelievable, it's a tragedy. It's a historic mistake. If United States officially takes the side of Russia, of course we will not prevail and we will not be able to stand."

Israel approves NIS 2.6B budget cut: Israel's government approved a further across-the-board cut of 2.6 billion shekels to the education, health, welfare and transportation budgets to fund urgent defense procurement.

The NYT White House Correspondent Jonathan Swan explains why Trump losing the 2020 election "was the best thing that happened to him."

Netanyahu thanks Trump for his endorsement

Q: Will you publicly confront people like Tucker Carlson in your own coalition who continue to spread antisemitic rhetoric that put a target on MY children's back [who survived Temple Israel attack]? JD VANCE: "I condemn antisemitism. I condemn Jew hatred...we can condemn this unequivocally."

TRUMP ENDORSES BIBI: President Trump endorsed PM Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election, warning that the US would have to take on Iran itself if Israel chose another leader.

Egypt's National Defense Council, chaired by President Sisi, approved providing all necessary support to defend Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks on the kingdom intensify. Egypt's parliament is set to hold an emergency session Sunday to consider authorizing a deployment.

At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion and fire at Canada’s CFB Wainwright after a live-fire training exercise reportedly struck a gas line or well, with high winds fueling the blaze’s rapid spread.

Trump on France Unrest “France is burning! The immigration of people from an entirely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has shattered that once great country. Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late!

Marseille rioters came with lists of targets, including Jewish-owned shops: Speaking on CNews amidst the riots across France, French journalist Paul Amar said the rioters arrived prepared with the addresses of town halls and Jewish shop owners, and that on one Marseille street only Jewish-owned businesses were set on fire.

DISGRACEFUL: The Burnouf Street shul in Paris’s 19th arrondissement was vandalized by rioters yesterday amid violent unrest across France.

Governor Hochul signed legislation quadrupling the NYS personal income tax credit for eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers from $200 to $800 for individuals and from $400 to $1,600 for married couples.

Vice President JD Vance said there's "of course" a chance he won't run for president in 2028, pointing to his four young children and his wife's feelings about politics. Vance said he plans to make a decision after the midterm elections.

Apple Store employees are reportedly being told to discourage walk-in purchases of the iPhone Duo on its Oct. 23 launch day, with extremely limited supply expected to leave little to no stock for customers without pre-orders.

Billionaire John Paulson is donating $250 million to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem — the largest gift in the university's history.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel is "absolutely prepared to attack Iran with full force" and that this time all energy targets would be included.

Significant casualties at Canadian military base: An apparent explosion and a fast moving fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta caused 'significant casualties' among military personnel. High winds are reportedly driving the fire into the surrounding area as emergency crews respond.

Israel is sharing Houthi intelligence with Saudi Arabia through the US to protect shipping, Kan reports. Trump on Friday said Israel helped Saudi Arabia against the Houthis and that Saudi normalization with Israel is back on the table.

NYC ambulance response times for life-threatening emergencies have surged 41% over the past decade, from 9:35 to 13:09, as critical calls rose 22%. Non-life-threatening calls now average 28:33, more than double 2015 levels, according to a city comptroller’s report.

New York lost nearly 2,000 restaurants year-over-year in Q1 2026—the largest annual decline in at least 36 years, exceeding the restaurant losses of any quarter during COVID — as soaring insurance, utility and labor costs squeeze businesses.

Romania downs drones over Black Sea: Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two drones over the country's territorial waters, as Russian drone incursions test NATO's eastern flank.

Tesla's new Roadster demo wowed fans, but what does the fine print say?

A driver plowed into a crowd at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas, during a game. Police say at least two people, including a child, were killed and others hospitalized; the driver is in custody. Motive not yet known.

Rioters set fire to the historic City Hall in Limoges, France, causing its roof to burn and its clock tower to collapse. Built in 1883, the 143 year old landmark survived 2 world wars and was designated a protected historical monument in 1975.

The Rolex store in Marseille, France was completely looted by rioters.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters the US military's Starshield satellite system is not currently available to Ukraine, adding that no one at the White House ordered a slowdown of service.

Freeze Warning tonight: The NWS has a Freeze Warning in effect tonight through Sunday morning for some in the tri-state area, with temperatures dropping into the 30s for many.

Paris is a war zone tonight as riots continue unabated.

Violent clashes and looting broke out across France today as demonstrations entered a fourth week over rising costs of living and additional student grievances.

Marseille, France city hall has fallen to ongoing riots, with protestors putting up a Palestinian flags inside.

Following Havdalah on Motzei Shabbos, the gabbai, Harav R’ Shimon Wolf Klein, announced in the name of the Belzer Rebbe that the tzibbur should vote for Agudas Yisroel Torah (gimel) in the upcoming elections.

Netanyahu on Iran: I am committed to toppling this regime, and I know how to do it. We've come a long way, but there are still stages to complete.

Netanyahu: "Who will work with Trump over the next two years? Who will do it? Gadi Eisenkot?... And what happens after two years if, G-d forbid, a president who is very hostile to Israel comes to power? Will he know how to withstand those pressures?"

Katie Zacharia officially out as Press Sec: Katie Zacharia confirmed late Friday night that she's leaving the position of Press Secretary after just 5 days on the job, posting that "It was an honor to work for [Trump]." White House Communications Director Steven Cheung said that Zacharia "will continue to support the President as she transitions to a new role."

European diplomats allegedly attacked in Israel: Masked Israelis from Yehuda and Shomron allegedly attacked a European diplomatic delegation during the olive harvest near the Palestinian town of Taybeh, reportedly damaging a Belgian diplomatic vehicle and beating a French mayor. Netanyahu urged caution, saying there is no "compelling evidence" yet.

Trump puts Russian sanctions on hold: Trump signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting Russia, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

The NWS issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire NYC Metro until 10pm, Heavy rain, lightning and strong wind gusts up to 70mph will be possible with thunderstorms that move through the area later this afternoon and evening.

Trump on Abraham Accords and Saudi Arabia: Asked whether the Abraham Accords are back on the table with Saudi Arabia, Trump said "I think so. Maybe more than ever," adding that Saudi Arabia is happy to have Israel's and America's support.

Timing for today's severe storms.

2 years since Sinwar was eliminated: On October 16, 2024, Yahya Sinwar - the architect of the October 7 massacre - was eliminated during a chance encounter with IDF troops in Rafah. IDF drone footage captured the arch-terrorist's final moments inside the building where he was found.

Czechia's tallest structures demolished: The twin 355-meter Liblice B radio masts near Český Brod fell simultaneously in a controlled demolition lasting about ten seconds, ending nearly 50 years as the country's tallest structures.

Zelensky on being Trump's "scapegoat": Asked at a Brussels press conference if Trump is using Ukraine as a scapegoat for his midterm and economic problems, Zelensky smiled and answered only "This is my answer."

BREAKING: White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of her role after President Trump urged her to reconsider the position, the White House told Fox News.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez transferred $1 million to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the anti-Semite running for Senate in Michigan. The transfer represents a huge sum for a House member to give to a Senate race, especially one in a different state.

The over 75 million Americans on Social Security will get a 3.6% boost to their monthly benefits next year, the largest cost-of-living adjustment in four years. By law, benefits must keep pace with inflation, which this year was driven in part by soaring fuel prices. Starting in January, the average payment will increase by roughly $75 to $2,170 a month. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Japan’s weather agency mistakenly issued a warning for a massive 9.9-magnitude earthquake, sparking alarm across the country, when the actual earthquake measured 6.9. The strongest earthquake ever recorded was the 1960 Chile earthquake, which measured 9.5 on the Richter scale.

President Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Zelensky after he defied his demand to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries, calling it “a disgrace.”

WEATHER ALERT: A line of storms is expected to move through the tri-state area mostly after 7pm today, bringing potentially damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and heavy rain. Temperatures on Shabbos will only be a high in the mid 50s followed by the coldest air of the season and possible frost and freezing temperatures Moitzei Shabbos.

Mayor Mamdani urges NYC parking lot and garage owners not to let ICE use their properties as staging areas for its enforcement operations.

CNN: Ukraine has run out of missiles for the US-made Patriot air defense system, leaving it more vulnerable to Russian ballistic missile attacks.

Concern is growing by PM Netanyahu and officials in United Torah Judaism that Ger is planning on staying home this upcoming election or voting for an alternative party that may not pass the electoral threshold. Ger, which is involved in an internal party squabble, has an estimated 30,000 votes. Two weeks to Election Day, they haven’t issued their traditional call to vote. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Price list for the different versions of the next-gen Roadster.

Elon Musk posts additional angles of the new Tesla Roadster using thrusters to jump over all the other Telsa vehicles including the Tesla Semi.

An extraordinary scene unfolded at the Shamgar funeral home in Yerushalayim this morning, when a person claimed to have seen the niftar moving. The levaya was halted while an ambulance was called. But ultimately, the responding medical technician determined that the man was indeed dead. The levayah for the 60-year-old man resumed and he was brought to kevurah. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

Sally Rooney, hailed as “the first great millennial author,” with more than six million copies of her books sold globally, had her books yanked from British store shelves. She had pledged a percentage of her book sales to Palestine Action, which the UK has now designated a terrorist organization. The Irish novelist can’t receive royalties, and could even be arrested if she sets foot in Britain. Read more on our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HV7BWm1YhuFLQ9sRxxBi2H

A day after moving its embassy to Jerusalem, Colombia has withdrawn from the Hague Group, stepping down as a member and co-chair, with Foreign Minister Omar Bula calling the bloc “a group created to isolate and attack Israel.” The Hague Group was formed to hold Israel accountable over the Gaza war.