President Trump waived Congress-approved Russia sanctions hours before they took effect as Russia launched a huge overnight barrage on Ukraine. Plus: midterm strains inside the White House, a nine-day Amtrak and VRE shutdown, Nepal's aid request to India, an ALCS rainout and a new Ramayana trailer.

Zelenskyy said he expects further sanctions relief for Russia and warned that easing pressure would encourage more killing. He said U.S. talks could happen next week and raised concerns about Russian drone operations and possible missile deployments in Belarus.

Kenya's health ministry confirmed four new Ebola Bundibugyo cases on Saturday, including three health workers who treated the first patient, bringing the total to seven with no evidence of community transmission.

A federal judge in Manhattan rejected a joint request by the CFTC and Gemini to vacate their $5 million settlement, leaving the January 2025 order and its permanent injunction in place.

Formula 1 signed a 10-year agreement to race in Rwanda beginning in the early 2030s. The planned Bugesera circuit would bring the championship back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

Mumbai police have given actor Imran Khan, a U.S. citizen and nephew of Aamir Khan, until Oct. 28 to leave India after he attended a Mumbai protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Kenya's health ministry confirmed four new Ebola Bundibugyo cases on Saturday, including three health workers who treated the first patient, bringing the total to seven with no evidence of community transmission.

Nepal Police reported that 734 bodies had been recovered after the Aug. 26 flash flood. This opinion examines Home Minister Sudhan Gurung’s presence in affected areas, his engagement with rescuers and victims, and why that commitment must continue through the search, relief and rehabilitation.