# Sean's Daily News Digest — 2026-11-04 **AI-written** Written by Claude, an assistant that can make mistakes - verify anything important against the linked sources. Political leanings from [independent media assessors](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/sources). ## Must Know ### Democrats win House and Senate, ending Republican control of Congress; Trump accepts result [Ongoing · day 2 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1298) Democrats gained a majority in the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, with all 435 seats on the ballot. Voters punished Trump over inflation, corruption and rising healthcare costs, and US annual inflation reached 3.7%, driven by food prices and higher fuel costs. Trump said he lost ground because he was not on the ballot, and suggested he would have won by a landslide had he been a candidate. **Why it matters** Trump says he will veto Democratic bills, so the new majority's main tools are subpoenas, confirmation votes and spending leverage, which makes investigations, including of Trump's alleged corruption, the likely focus once the new Congress is sworn in in January. 5 reports · 5 outlets · 2 left · 1 center · 2 right Lean left * Al Jazeera — Backs: Democrats won both House and Senate; Senate flips in MI, TX, IA, KS, NC, SC, OH per Guardian; Democrats' tools: subpoenas, confirmation votes, spending; New Congress sworn in January * [Democratic Party gains US House majority in 2026 midterm elections](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/4/democratic-party-gains-us-house-majority-in-2026-midterm-elections?traffic_source=rss) * [Democrats win Congress: How they did it, and what it means](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/4/democrats-win-the-us-senate-what-does-this-mean?traffic_source=rss) * The Guardian — Backs: Democrats won both House and Senate; Trump accepts result; Senate flips in MI, TX, IA, KS, NC, SC, OH per Guardian * [US midterm elections 2026 live updates: Democrats win control of Congress as voters punish Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/nov/03/midterm-election-results-live-updates) Centre * France 24 — Backs: Democrats won both House and Senate; Trump accepts result; Trump said Iran war played a role; Trump warned he would veto Democratic legislation; Voters cited prices, Iran war, corruption; New Congress sworn in January; Jeffries vows to go after corruption * [Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms win, says Iran war played role](https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261104-trump-congratulates-democrats-on-midterms-win-says-iran-war-played-role) * [Iran war, Epstein, impeachment? What will Democrats do with control of Congress?](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261104-iran-war-epstein-impeachment-what-will-democrats-do-with-control-of-congress) * [REPLAY - US midterms: "Today begins the Great American comeback" (Hakeem Jeffries)](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261104-replay-us-midterms-today-begins-the-great-american-comeback-hakeem-jeffries) Lean right * Straits Times — Backs: Democrats won both House and Senate; Trump accepts result; Trump said Iran war played a role; Trump warned he would veto Democratic legislation; Voters cited prices, Iran war, corruption * [US midterms: Trump congratulates Democrats on their victory, admits Iran war played role](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-midterms-trump-acknowledges-iran-role-in-democratic-sweep) * Globe and Mail — Backs: Voters cited prices, Iran war, corruption * [Key takeaways from the U.S. midterms](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/video-key-takeaways-from-the-us-midterms/) ### FT invites readers to question columnists on how US midterm results change politics The Financial Times is taking reader questions for a live Q&A with senior US columnists Edward Luce and Rana Foroohar on how the midterm election results will change US politics. The session is on Friday, Nov. 6, at 1pm ET (6pm GMT). **Why it matters** Held on Friday Nov. 6, after voting ends, the session will address actual results rather than pre-election forecasts. 1 report · 1 outlet · 1 center Centre * Financial Times — Backs: FT Q&A with columnists on midterm results; Edward Luce and Rana Foroohar; Friday Nov. 6, 1pm ET / 6pm GMT; Held Friday Nov. 6 * [Submit a question: How will the midterm results change US politics?](https://www.ft.com/content/01048d5b-9886-4247-b14a-8c738edba5e3?syn-25a6b1a6=1) ### Trump says Iran war cost Republicans votes but holds off on strikes; Tehran's negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war' [Ongoing · day 7 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1200) President Trump told the Financial Times that the United States has no immediate plans to strike Iran. Democrats flipped both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, so Trump's Republicans will no longer control Congress. Trump acknowledged that the Iran war was a factor in Republican defeats in battleground races from Kansas to South Carolina. **Why it matters** The midterm loss removes Trump's stated post-election window for renewed war from a position of political strength, yet analysts say any deal needs the backing of IRGC-linked security figures who now hold more sway, and some Iranian clerics are urging a nuclear deterrent, so a pause may not produce a settlement. **How reporting varies** **Al Jazeera:** Focuses on Iran's internal power balance: the IRGC and security officials now carry more weight, and Vance's letter went to security chief Mohsen Rezaei, not negotiator Ghalibaf. **Deutsche Welle:** Analysts say the midterms may not change Iran policy much because Washington's elite is less divided on Iran than it appears. 7 reports · 7 outlets · 3 left · 4 center Lean left * Al Jazeera — Backs: Trump does not regret February attack with Israel; Any deal needs security-military establishment backing; IRGC gained sway * [Who determines Iran’s fighting and negotiating position amid US threats?](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/4/who-determines-irans-fighting-and-negotiating-position-amid-us-threats?traffic_source=rss) * NYT World — Backs: Some Iranian clerics urge nuclear deterrent * [More Iranians Call for Nuclear Weapons After War With U.S.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/world/europe/iran-nuclear-weapons-war.html) * Deutsche Welle — Backs: Trump does not regret February attack with Israel * [What US midterm elections mean for Ukraine, Iran and elsewhere](https://www.dw.com/en/what-us-midterm-elections-mean-for-ukraine-iran-and-elsewhere/a-79836423?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf) * [Can US midterm election really change Trump's Iran policy?](https://www.dw.com/en/can-us-midterm-election-really-change-trump-s-iran-policy/a-79840683?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf) Centre * BBC World — Backs: Trump says Iran war partly cost Republicans votes; Iran's chief negotiator says Americans said no to war; Trump: 'a part of it was Iran' plus petrol prices; Trump does not regret February attack with Israel; 'Locked and loaded if we need to go'; Ghalibaf: Americans 'said NO TO WAR'; warns of 'Nightmare'; Trump warned of return to all-out war after midterms * [Iran's chief negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6d934npl9y8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) * Reuters · wire — Backs: No immediate plans to strike Iran; FT: 'We seem to be getting everything we want' * Al-Monitor · Lean left * [US has no immediate plan to strike Iran, Trump tells FT](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/us-has-no-immediate-plan-strike-iran-trump-tells-ft) * France 24 — Backs: Iran's chief negotiator says Americans said no to war; Ghalibaf: Americans 'said NO TO WAR'; warns of 'Nightmare' * [What next for Iran war after Trump's midterms defeat?](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261104-what-next-for-iran-war-after-trump-s-midterms-defeat) * Financial Times — Backs: Trump says Iran war partly cost Republicans votes; Trump: 'a part of it was Iran' plus petrol prices * [Live coverage: Trump admits Iran war a factor as Republicans routed](https://www.ft.com/content/77c2eaca-4fe1-4c69-b3bd-c517b045ff37?syn-25a6b1a6=1) ### Trump says US will end $3.8bn in annual military aid to Israel by year-end, with no details President Donald Trump said on election day that the US will stop its roughly $4 billion in yearly funding to Israel at the end of 2026, saying he had made a deal with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "months ago". He gave no details on how. The current 10-year memorandum providing $3.8 billion a year does not expire until September 2028, and the US and Israel had discussed phasing out grants over years. Neither the White House nor Netanyahu's office commented to Reuters; Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot said Israel's defence establishment learned of the change through the media. **Why it matters** Trump framed the cut partly as removing a "bad talking point" for Democrats, naming Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, yet he offered no legal mechanism for ending a deal that runs to 2028, leaving Israel's planners with a stated end date and no terms. **How reporting varies** **WSJ World:** Stresses that the two countries had discussed phasing out grants, and that Trump's comments suggest a much faster timeline than expected. **CBC News:** Notes Trump said the US will still sell weapons to Israel, and that analysts see the timing as an Election Day ploy. 7 reports · 8 outlets · 4 left · 1 center · 2 right Lean left * Al-Monitor — Backs: US to end $3.8bn annual military aid by year-end; Roughly $4 billion yearly; deal with Netanyahu 'months ago'; Eisenkot: defence establishment learned through media; 'Bad talking point' naming El-Sayed * [Trump says US ending $3.8 bn in annual aid for Israel](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/trump-says-us-ending-38-bn-annual-aid-israel) * CBC News — Backs: Roughly $4 billion yearly; deal with Netanyahu 'months ago'; 10-year MOU of $3.8bn runs to September 2028; US and Israel discussed phasing out grants; Neither White House nor Netanyahu's office responded to Reuters; Eisenkot: defence establishment learned through media; 'Bad talking point' naming El-Sayed; No mechanism offered given deal runs to 2028 * [Trump claims U.S. will halt $4B US funding to Israel at end of 2026, as midterms underway](https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-israel-funding-united-states-9.7407009?cmp=rss) * SCMP World — Backs: US to end $3.8bn annual military aid by year-end; 10-year MOU of $3.8bn runs to September 2028; No mechanism offered given deal runs to 2028 * [Trump axes US$3.8b annual military aid for Israel: ‘they no longer need it’](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3373183/trump-axes-us38b-annual-military-aid-israel-they-no-longer-need-it) * The Guardian — Backs: US to end $3.8bn annual military aid by year-end; US and Israel discussed phasing out grants; Eisenkot: defence establishment learned through media; 'Bad talking point' naming El-Sayed * [Trump claims US will end military aid to Israel by end of this year](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/03/donald-trump-usa-end-military-aid-to-israel-end-year-midterms) Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: Roughly $4 billion yearly; deal with Netanyahu 'months ago'; 10-year MOU of $3.8bn runs to September 2028; US and Israel discussed phasing out grants; Neither White House nor Netanyahu's office responded to Reuters; Eisenkot: defence establishment learned through media; 'Bad talking point' naming El-Sayed; No mechanism offered given deal runs to 2028 * [As Americans vote, Trump says US will stop $4 billion in aid to Israel](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-us-will-stop-paying-israel-after-year-end-2026-11-03/) * Republished by Daily Maverick · Centre * [As Americans vote, Trump says US will stop $4bn in aid to Israel](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-03-as-americans-vote-trump-says-us-will-stop-4-billion-in-aid-to-israel/) Lean right * Globe and Mail — Backs: Roughly $4 billion yearly; deal with Netanyahu 'months ago'; 10-year MOU of $3.8bn runs to September 2028; US and Israel discussed phasing out grants; Neither White House nor Netanyahu's office responded to Reuters; Eisenkot: defence establishment learned through media; 'Bad talking point' naming El-Sayed; No mechanism offered given deal runs to 2028 * [U.S. to stop $4-billion in funding to Israel at end of 2026, Trump says](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-trump-us-stop-israel-funding/) * WSJ World — Backs: US to end $3.8bn annual military aid by year-end; US and Israel discussed phasing out grants * [Trump Says U.S. Plans to Cut Off Military Aid to Israel by End of Year](https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-u-s-plans-to-cut-off-aid-to-israel-by-end-of-the-year-0046c0ed?mod=rss_worldnews) * [Opinion | The End of U.S. Aid to Israel?](https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-end-of-u-s-aid-to-israel-donald-trump-benjamin-netanyahu-9e5cabda?mod=rss_worldnews) ## Should Know ### Russia hits Ukraine's power grid with 365 drones and missiles a week before Abu Dhabi talks Russia fired 289 drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles overnight, Zelensky said, knocking out power across swathes of Ukraine; DTEK said three of its five thermal plants went offline. On Wednesday Russia's defence ministry said it hit two more power stations, in the Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions. The toll from Monday's bombing of an aid centre in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, has risen to at least 31 dead, with dozens still missing. US-brokered talks with Russia and Ukraine are set for Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11, and German Chancellor Merz said he has seen no sign Moscow will engage seriously. 4 reports · 4 outlets · 2 left · 1 center · 1 right Lean left * CBC News — Backs: 365 drones and missiles (289+17+59); A week before Abu Dhabi talks; Komyshuvakha toll at least 31, dozens missing; Abu Dhabi talks Nov. 10-11 * [Dozens still missing in Russian, guided-bomb attack that killed more than 30 in southern Ukraine](https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-russia-missing-civilians-abu-dhabi-talks-9.7406815?cmp=rss) * NYT World — Backs: Komyshuvakha toll at least 31, dozens missing * [Strike on Ukraine Humanitarian Hub Is Feared to Be Among War’s Deadliest](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/world/europe/komyshuvakha-zaporizhzhia-attack-ukraine.html) Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: 365 drones and missiles (289+17+59); A week before Abu Dhabi talks; DTEK: three of five thermal plants offline; Abu Dhabi talks Nov. 10-11; Merz saw no sign Russia will engage seriously * Al-Monitor · Lean left * [Russia bombards Ukraine power grid before Abu Dhabi talks; Merz urges Moscow to engage](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/russia-bombards-ukraine-power-grid-abu-dhabi-talks-merz-urges-moscow-engage) Lean right * Straits Times — Backs: A week before Abu Dhabi talks; Russia hit power stations in Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions Wednesday * [Russia hits power stations in Ukraine's regions of Kyiv, Zhytomyr](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-hits-power-stations-in-ukraines-regions-of-kyiv-zhytomyr) ### Israel's election committee finds no fraud, rejecting Netanyahu's claims against Arab parties [Ongoing · day 10 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1186) Israel's election commission rejected Netanyahu's allegations of fraud by Arab parties, and Ben-Gvir's claim that the election was stolen was also found to have no supporting evidence from the commission. Official results of the October 27 election are due to be released on November 4, and Netanyahu and the attorney general have traded barbs over the poll fraud allegations. President Herzog has opened consultations on forming the next government, and whoever he tasks will have 28 days to build a coalition. 5 reports · 5 outlets · 4 left · 1 right Lean left * Al-Monitor — Backs: Committee found no fraud, rejected Netanyahu claims; 9,069 polling stations audited; AG refused Shin Bet questioning without evidence; Likud accused her of obstructing investigation; Herzog receives results at noon, two days of consultations; Blocs 53 and 48, 61 needed, Arab parties 19; 28 days to form a government * [Israel election commission rejects Netanyahu charges of fraud](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/israel-election-commission-rejects-netanyahu-charges-fraud) * Der Spiegel — Backs: Committee found no fraud, rejected Netanyahu claims; AG refused Shin Bet questioning without evidence; Likud accused her of obstructing investigation * [Israel: Wahlprüfung abgeschlossen. Aber der Streit um die Regierungsbildung geht weiter](https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/israel-wahlpruefung-abgeschlossen-aber-der-streit-um-die-regierungsbildung-geht-weiter-a-9a74985f-1b94-4c1e-8a3a-6cdda021ae16#ref=rss) * SCMP World — Backs: Committee found no fraud, rejected Netanyahu claims; 9,069 polling stations audited; Herzog receives results at noon, two days of consultations; Blocs 53 and 48, 61 needed, Arab parties 19 * [Blow for Netanyahu as Israeli election body rejects claims of Arab party fraud](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3373260/blow-netanyahu-israeli-election-body-rejects-claims-arab-party-fraud) * [In Israel, Arab lawmakers key to unseating Netanyahu amid divided opposition](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3373175/israel-arab-lawmakers-key-unseating-netanyahu-amid-divided-opposition) * NYT World * [A Test for Israeli Democracy: Should Jews Ask Arabs to Join the Government?](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/world/middleeast/israel-coalition-arab-lawmakers.html) Lean right * Straits Times — Backs: AG refused Shin Bet questioning without evidence; Herzog receives results at noon, two days of consultations; Blocs 53 and 48, 61 needed, Arab parties 19; 28 days to form a government * [Israel president opens talks as rivals struggle to form government](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-president-opens-talks-as-rivals-struggle-to-form-government) ### Spain's transport minister Puente resigns after Toledo-area train crash that killed 69 Transport Minister Óscar Puente resigned on Tuesday, six days after a Renfe high-speed train hit a stationary Iryo train near Urda, south of Madrid. He also withdrew from the Nov. 29 early general election. He said a minister cannot stay in office after two accidents of this gravity in under a year, citing January's Adamuz crash that killed 46; Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez praised his decision, and one report says Sánchez has since reshuffled the Cabinet. 5 reports · 5 outlets · 2 left · 2 center · 1 right Lean left * Al Jazeera — Backs: Puente resigned after crash that killed 69; Resigned Tuesday, six days after crash near Urda; Renfe train hit stationary Iryo train; Withdrew from Nov. 29 election; Two accidents in under a year; Adamuz killed 46 * [Spanish transport minister resigns after train crash killed 69 people](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/4/spanish-transport-minister-resigns-after-train-crash-killed-69-people?traffic_source=rss) * Der Spiegel — Backs: Puente resigned after crash that killed 69; Toledo-area crash; Resigned Tuesday, six days after crash near Urda; Renfe train hit stationary Iryo train; Withdrew from Nov. 29 election; Two accidents in under a year; Adamuz killed 46 * [Spanien: Verkehrsminister Óscar Puente tritt nach tödlichen Zugunglücken zurück](https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/spanien-verkehrsminister-oscar-puente-tritt-nach-toedlichen-zugungluecken-zurueck-a-94e07b2a-3563-4419-aebd-67a4385091bc#ref=rss) Centre * BBC World — Backs: Puente resigned after crash that killed 69; Resigned Tuesday, six days after crash near Urda; Renfe train hit stationary Iryo train; Withdrew from Nov. 29 election; Two accidents in under a year; Adamuz killed 46; Sánchez praised decision * [Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6wydqd4yxdyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) * Reuters · wire — Backs: Puente resigned after crash that killed 69 * [Spain's Sanchez loses key ally as transport minister quits over train crashes](https://www.reuters.com/world/spains-sanchez-loses-key-ally-transport-minister-quits-over-train-crashes-2026-11-04/) Lean right * Straits Times — Backs: Puente resigned after crash that killed 69; Resigned Tuesday, six days after crash near Urda; Renfe train hit stationary Iryo train; Withdrew from Nov. 29 election; Two accidents in under a year; Adamuz killed 46; Sánchez praised decision; Report says Sánchez reshuffled Cabinet * [Spain’s Sanchez reshuffles Cabinet after transport minister quits over train crashes](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/spains-sanchez-loses-key-ally-as-transport-minister-quits-over-train-crashes) * [Spanish transport minister offers resignation after deadly train crash](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/spanish-transport-minister-offers-resignation-after-deadly-train-crash) ### Eurozone inflation rises to 4% in October, fastest in three years, as energy costs climb Eurozone consumer prices rose 4% in October, the fastest pace in three years, according to the Financial Times. Inflation rose for a fourth straight month on higher energy costs, the Wall Street Journal reported. That reinforces expectations that the ECB could raise its key interest rate again after holding it last week. 2 reports · 2 outlets · 1 center · 1 right Centre * Financial Times — Backs: Eurozone inflation 4% in October, fastest in three years * [Eurozone inflation rises to 4% in October](https://www.ft.com/content/23cedd6f-e550-4869-aee1-e0ec10ae7e51?syn-25a6b1a6=1) Lean right * WSJ World — Backs: Energy costs climbing; Fourth straight monthly rise; ECB could hike again after holding last week * [Eurozone Inflation Climbs Again, Driven by Energy Costs](https://www.wsj.com/economy/global/eurozone-inflation-climbs-again-driven-by-energy-costs-0adbaef3?mod=rss_worldnews) ### Greenland's parliament ratifies security deal with US; Denmark must still approve Greenland's parliament in Nuuk ratified on Tuesday the security agreement struck earlier this year with US President Donald Trump, although some opposition members questioned the deal's value. The pact can take effect only if the government in Denmark also agrees, according to Der Spiegel. 3 reports · 3 outlets · 2 left · 1 center Lean left * SCMP World — Backs: Greenland parliament ratified US security deal; Ratified Tuesday; opposition questioned value * [Greenland ratifies Trump deal despite questions about value](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3373187/greenland-ratifies-trump-deal-despite-questions-about-value) * Der Spiegel — Backs: Greenland parliament ratified US security deal; Ratified Tuesday; opposition questioned value; Takes effect only if Denmark agrees, per Der Spiegel; Parliament in Nuuk * [Grönländer stimmen für Abkommen mit den USA](https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/groenlaender-stimmen-fuer-abkommen-mit-den-usa-a-74fd3d0d-8df9-4aae-8981-199eca8aa318#ref=rss) Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: Greenland parliament ratified US security deal * [Greenland parliament ratifies security deal reached with Trump](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/greenland-lawmakers-set-ratify-trump-security-deal-2026-11-03/) ### Lecornu explores ruling by decree on 2027 budget as Assembly debate stalls [Ongoing · day 2 ↗](https://news-digest.seanfloyd.dev/thread/1305) Le Monde reports that Sébastien Lecornu is exploring the use of ordonnances to put the 2027 budget in place, as the National Assembly is about to reject the revenue part of the finance bill. The government is suspected of letting the debate drift so it can implement its original text. 1 report · 1 outlet · 1 left Lean left * Le Monde — Backs: Lecornu explores ordonnances for 2027 budget; Assembly about to reject revenue part of finance bill; Government suspected of letting debate drift * [Budget 2027 : devant l’impasse des débats, Sébastien Lecornu explore la voie des ordonnances](https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/11/04/budget-2027-devant-l-impasse-des-debats-sebastien-lecornu-explore-la-voie-des-ordonnances_6805969_823448.html) ### EU court adviser says Google's Gemini chatbot may infringe publishers' copyright Advocate General Maciej Szpunar told the EU's top court that a chatbot like Gemini can infringe a press publisher's rights when it reuses articles to answer queries, for example by getting around paywalls or reusing an article's form of expression in a recognisable way. He said using copyrighted material to train AI models is freely permitted under the text and data mining exception. The court usually follows its advisers' non-binding opinions and will rule in the coming months. Hungarian site operator Like Company brought the case. 1 report · 2 outlets · 1 center Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: Advocate General says Gemini may infringe publishers' rights; Szpunar: paywall circumvention or recognisable form of expression; AI training freely permitted under text and data mining exception; Court usually follows non-binding opinions, rules in coming months; Like Company is Hungarian site operator * [Setback for Google as EU court adviser warns AI chatbot may breach copyright rules](https://www.reuters.com/world/googles-use-press-by-ai-chatbot-may-infringe-copyright-rules-eu-court-adviser-2026-11-03/) * Republished by [Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-03-setback-for-google-as-eu-court-adviser-warns-ai-chatbot-may-breach-copyright-rules/) · Centre ### OpenAI staff warned for years of operational security lapses, Reuters reports OpenAI employees warned for years about lapses in operational security, according to sources cited by Reuters. 1 report · 1 outlet · 1 center Centre * Reuters · wire — Backs: OpenAI employees warned of security lapses for years; Per sources cited by Reuters * [OpenAI employees warned about operational security lapses for years, sources say](https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-employees-warned-about-operational-security-lapses-years-sources-say-2026-11-03/) ### US helped Venezuela carry out deadly drone strike on drug group, officials say The United States assisted Venezuela in a drone strike on a drug-trafficking group that killed about two dozen people, according to a rights group cited by The New York Times. Separately, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is starting talks on a legal agreement that would let U.S. troops stay in Venezuela. The two countries have long been adversaries, and the U.S. attacked Venezuela earlier this year. The Wall Street Journal reports Caracas, which sheltered rebels for decades, now cooperates with Washington on attacking them. 2 reports · 2 outlets · 1 left · 1 right Lean left * NYT World — Backs: US assisted Venezuela in deadly drone strike; About two dozen killed per rights group; Rubio starting talks on agreement for US troops to stay; Long adversaries; US attacked Venezuela this year * [U.S. Assisted Venezuela in Deadly Drone Strike, Officials Say](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/world/americas/us-venezuela-strike-eln-drug-trafficking.html) * [Trump Pushes Venezuela for Agreement Allowing U.S. Troops to Stay](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/us/politics/trump-venezuela-troop-agreement.html) Lean right * WSJ World — Backs: US assisted Venezuela in deadly drone strike; WSJ: Caracas sheltered rebels, now cooperates * [Once a Haven for Guerrillas, Venezuela Now Helps U.S. Attack Them](https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/once-a-haven-for-guerrillas-venezuela-now-helps-u-s-attack-them-0552b1b7?mod=rss_worldnews) ### AI bond sales may raise borrowing costs for France, Germany and Italy, analysts warn US tech giants are competing with European governments and firms for bond investors' cash, according to Deutsche Welle. Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Oracle have issued about $250 billion in dollar bonds since early 2025 and €37 billion in euros, and Microsoft has sold $25 billion. Goldman Sachs projects $420 billion of new hyperscaler bond sales next year; ING expects about €60 billion in euros. French 10-year yields have climbed from roughly 3.7% to nearly 5% in six months, and the ECB's economists warned in August of possible spillover to government bond markets. 1 report · 1 outlet · 1 left Lean left * Deutsche Welle — Backs: AI bond sales may raise borrowing costs for France, Germany, Italy; About $250bn dollar bonds since early 2025, €37bn in euros; Microsoft $25bn bond sale; Goldman $420bn next year; ING about €60bn; French 10-year yields roughly 3.7% to nearly 5% in six months; ECB economists warned in August of spillover * [Could the AI boom make borrowing more expensive in Europe?](https://www.dw.com/en/could-the-ai-boom-make-borrowing-more-expensive-in-europe/a-79511985?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf)