Egypt's foreign minister said Egypt stands fully with Saudi Arabia, describing its support as defensive in nature.

French Interior Minister Nunez said an 'extremely strong' deployment of security forces will take place next weekend.

Advance voting for New Zealand's 2026 general election opened on Oct. 26 and will run through Nov. 7, the Electoral Commission said. Under the mixed-member proportional system each voter has two votes: one for a party and one for a constituency MP. Nationwide election day is Nov. 7; the commission will operate more than 2,300 polling places, including community centres, schools, shopping centres, tertiary institutions and Māori community sites. The election outcome will determine Parliament's party composition and government formation.