Wednesday, November 4, 2026

The Hourly News

Global News, Business, AI & Markets — Hour by Hour

The Hourly News

Global News, Business, AI & Markets — Hour by Hour

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The hemicycle of the European Parliament in Strasbourg during a plenary session.

EU Lawmakers Back Softer Car Emissions Targets, Easing 2035 Combustion-Engine Deadline

A large modern distribution centre with lorries parked outside.

Drone Strike Sets Fire to Ozon Hub in Southern Russia in Second Attack on Site

The Bank of England building in London.

FTSE 100 Jumps and Pound Hits Seven-Week High as Markets Bet on Bank of England Rate Rise

A modern McDonald's restaurant in Franklin, North Carolina

McDonald’s Beats Profit Forecasts as US Diners Stay Cautious

The BMW Tower headquarters in Munich, Germany.

BMW Slashes Full-Year Margin Outlook as 8,000 Job Cuts Bite

Official portrait of Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

UK Minister Intervenes in Sky’s £1.6 Billion ITV Deal Over News Plurality Fears

The European Central Bank headquarters building in Frankfurt, Germany.

Eurozone Inflation Rises to 4.0% in October, a Three-Year High, on Surging Energy Costs

A blood donation session in progress, with a donor lying on a reclining chair.

Hackers Reset French Blood Plasma Freezers from −30°C to 110°C, Health Ministry Says

Official portrait of Josh Turek, Iowa senator-elect, in 2023.

Democrat Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat in Night of Democratic Gains

An illustration of NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory in orbit, with its solar panels extended.

NASA’s Swift Telescope Heads for Fiery Re-Entry After 22 Years in Orbit

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