Nov 4, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC

Newly released data from Turkish civil rights organizations highlights ongoing gender-based violence across the country.

According to monitoring by the news outlet Bianet, men killed at least 25 women and injured 71 others during August. Concurrently, the We Will Stop Femicide Platform documented 22 femicides alongside 33 suspicious deaths of women. The platform noted that over half of the victims were murdered inside their homes, primarily by husbands or acquaintances, with motives ranging from personal life decisions to undetermined causes.

Meanwhile, judicial proceedings continue regarding past violence. State broadcaster TRT Haber reported that prosecutors in Siirt filed charges against five individuals connected to the murder of a mother of four. The court accepted the indictment after investigators utilized telecommunications and digital tracking data to trace the victim's former relatives and associates.

Sources: Bianet, Cumhuriyet, TRT Haber

Montenegro's Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling against businessman Duško Knežević and several co-defendants, formalizing a verdict in a high-profile financial crime case.

In response to the judicial confirmation, Knežević's legal team reiterated calls for a comprehensive review of all indictments prepared under former Chief Special Prosecutor Milivoje Katnić. Defense attorneys argue that a systemic re-examination of cases initiated during Katnić's tenure is essential to address alleged irregularities and ensure judicial integrity. Knežević, who was extradited to Montenegro earlier this year, continues to deny all charges while facing several ongoing legal actions.

Sources: Dan

Following the National Bank of Serbia's revocation of Alta banka's operating license, student activist group Studenti u blokadi called for calm and a thorough official investigation into the lender's failure. In a statement, the group emphasized that "preserving financial stability comes first," noting that the bank's undercapitalization and liquidity issues "did not happen overnight."

Meanwhile, all banking operations, foreign exchange services, and card transactions remain suspended, prompting long queues outside closed branches in Novi Sad as anxious clients await updates. The central bank confirmed that payouts for insured deposits up to €50,000 will begin shortly via designated financial institutions. Legal proceedings against former management and shareholders remain underway.

Sources: Avaz, Beta, Danas, Klix, N1

Americans have cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections, a critical legislative test two years into President Donald Trump's second term. Nearly 250 million registered voters were eligible to decide the composition of the entire House of Representatives, one-third of the Senate, and numerous state governorships. Key voter motivations centered heavily on economic conditions, particularly healthcare costs and personal purchasing power. As polling locations closed across the country, early indications pointed toward significant political pressure on the ruling Republican Party. The final results will determine whether President Trump retains control over Congress or faces a divided government during the remaining two years of his presidency.

Sources: La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération, RTBF Info

Voting is taking place across the United States in midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress for the remainder of the presidential term. Voters are deciding all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 Senate seats, and dozens of state governorships.

Before election day, data showed that a significant portion of the electorate had already cast early ballots. Weather disruptions were also reported, with severe flooding in Florida forcing officials to relocate over 21 voting locations. As initial poll closures occurred in eastern states, early results began emerging in several key competitive races.

Sources: Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Anadolu Agency.