Top News Headlines for November 3, 2025
Here's a fresh roundup of today's biggest stories, pulled from global outlets. Categories for easy scanning—focusing on politics, world conflicts, economy, disasters, and more. The US government shutdown dominates domestic news, now in Day 34.
US Politics & Shutdown Crisis
- SNAP Benefits Chaos: 42M Americans Lose Food Aid Amid Shutdown: November payments halted; food banks overwhelmed. Treasury Secretary hints benefits could resume by Wednesday via contingency funds, per court orders. Trump hosts lavish Gatsby-themed party as critics slam tone-deafness.
- Judges Order Partial SNAP Payments: Federal rulings force USDA to tap $5B emergency fund; full benefits uncertain.
- Election Day Eve Frenzy: Tight races in NJ, VA governorships; NYC mayoral battle heats up. Early voting surges.
World Conflicts & Diplomacy
- Gaza Ceasefire Frays: Israel strikes kill 104 despite US-brokered truce; hostage remains mismatched. UN warns of aid blockades.
- West Bank Violence Escalates: Israeli forces/settlers kill 2 Palestinians; 1,000 new barriers erected since war began.
- Sudan Darfur 'History Repeating': Red Cross head alarms over genocide echoes; few survivors reach camps.
- Iran Rejects US/Israel Nuclear Claims: FM calls attacks "lie"; no weaponization per IAEA.
- Lebanon Border Tensions: Israel continues demolitions post-Hezbollah ceasefire.
Disasters & Tragedies
| Event | Details | Casualties |
| Telangana Bus Crash (India) | Tipper lorry collides with bus near Chevella. | 19-20 dead, incl. 3-month-old. |
| Hurricane Melissa | Devastates Cuba/Haiti; Jamaica braces. | Widespread destruction; evacuations. |
| Afghanistan Quake | 6.3-magnitude in north. | 20+ dead. |
| Mexico Store Explosion | Convenience store fire kills 23, incl. children. |
Economy & Business
- Medical Debt Ruling: States can't ban it from credit reports, per CFPB.
- Crypto Surge: Bitcoin hints at $150K by year-end; Senate eyes market bill.
- AI Controversy: Google pulls Gemma model after fabricating rape claims about Sen. Blackburn.
Sports Highlights
- India Wins Maiden Women's ODI World Cup: Beats SA by 52 runs in final; Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma star.
- Dodgers World Series Joy: Japan celebrates; college football upsets shake AP Top 25.
Science, Tech & Culture
- Egypt's Grand Museum Opens: PM Modi congratulates; showcases ancient treasures.
- Sagrada Familia Tallest Church: Barcelona's icon completed.
- Louvre Heist Buzz: Mystery man in photo; crown jewels at risk.
Trending on X
- Bitcoin leaps, AI ethics debates, and shutdown memes dominate.
Stories evolve—check BBC, CNN, or AP for updates.