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Two teenagers inspired by ISIS considered attacking other locations in New York City before turning their attention to Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The teens were reportedly planning an act tied to protests there. Investigators are examining how far the plotting progressed and what other sites were scouted.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after publicly criticizing his opinion in an immigration case. Public disagreements between sitting justices are rare, and the episode has drawn attention to tensions on the court over its rulings on immigration policy. Observers are debating whether the public clash and subsequent apology signal deeper divisions among the justices.

UK audiences are searching for the exact time of the upcoming budget announcement, with Google traffic pointing to BBC coverage. The interest comes alongside political reporting, including BBC political editor Chris Mason noting that Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham faces crunch decisions over his next 100 days. The budget timing matters to households and markets waiting for tax and spending news.

Attention around the MDB is tied to Brazil's upcoming suplementary mayoral elections, with Poder360 listing the seven cities where voters will choose new mayors. In Mato Grosso, commentary highlights Wilson Santos as a firm voice in the state Legislative Assembly, defending social interests and consolidating his position within the party ahead of the contests.

Fraud is making headlines across several fronts in France and beyond. French banks are now required to reimburse fraud victims immediately, even in cases of gross negligence, following a European Court of Justice ruling, though banks can still refuse in some cases. Separately, the mayor of Clichy, Rémi Muzeau, faces suspicion of proxy vote fraud, and a carbon tax fraud case in Champniers ended with a symbolic fine for dealer Ital Auto. Internationally, Donald Trump is claiming elections could be rigged ahead of the midterms.

Gabriel Attal is making headlines across France as he campaigns ahead of the presidential election. He called for the government to declare a state of emergency after the violence of 17 October, saying it had failed, and proposed being able to block social networks where riots occur. He also held a promised 'demonstration of force' meeting in Lyon, with local officials including Montélimar's mayor Julien Cornillet set to speak at his events.

Voting closed Monday in Pickering's municipal election, with residents choosing a mayor, regional and local councillors, and school board trustees. Results began being tallied after polls closed at 8 p.m., and residents across Durham Region have been searching for updates on who will lead the city for the next four-year term.

Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim is making headlines on several fronts. He sold shares in oil companies for around $1.15 billion, according to Reforma. He is also presenting a project to rescue the Paseo de San Francisco in Puebla with Mayor Pepe Chedraui, though the city council says it does not yet know its scope. Separately, Slim publicly opposed Mexico's welfare pension for older adults, calling it 'totally irrational,' while his grandson Arturo Elías Slim married Paula Albarrán in Mexico City's historic center.

A magnitude 2.5 quake struck the Campi Flegrei area near Naples early Sunday, with local officials monitoring the seismic activity closely. Separately, a powerful magnitude 7 earthquake hit Tibet, where rescuers are working in the affected area. In Italy, the mayor of Palermo issued a precautionary ordinance on seismic risk, while in the Marche region eight people were arrested and 51 investigated over fraud and corruption in post-earthquake reconstruction contracts.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has suggested that people keep stocks of tinned food and bottled water at home. His advice has drawn widespread attention in Britain, with many debating whether it is sensible emergency preparedness or unnecessarily alarming, as it spreads across news and social media.

Russia has announced trilateral negotiations with Ukraine and the United States for November in the United Arab Emirates. The news is drawing attention alongside skepticism: a specialist told CNN Brasil the resumption of Ukraine-Russia negotiations amounts to theater. In Brazil, negotiations are also in the news as São Paulo mayor Ricardo Kassab asked President Lula for fiscal balance, warning of hostility risk.

The mayor of Montpellier is a trending search topic in France. Local media coverage remains dominated by the terror attack in the Yvelines and questions over how suspects are assessed psychiatrically, but no confirmed link between the mayor and that case has been reported. The reason Montpellier's mayor, Michaël Delafosse, is being searched at this moment has not been established by available reports.

Yokohama is drawing attention as local media look back on the mayoral election that brought in the Harazawa administration. A Kanagawa newspaper series revisits election night, describing how third-place finisher Yamanaka struggled to find words as results were announced. Separately, a photography exhibition titled 'Over the Waves' has opened in the city, running until the 12th.

The name Tomas Santos is drawing searches in Spain, where the phrase 'Adiós, alcalde' — goodbye, mayor — is circulating alongside it. The exact identity of Tomas Santos and the reason behind the farewell message to a mayor are not clear from available information, and no confirmed details about an event or announcement have been verified.

The Michoacán prosecutor's office has arrested the welfare secretary of Uruapan in connection with the assassination of Mayor Carlos Manzo. The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has shocked Mexico and drawn national attention to insecurity in Michoacán. Officials gave few details, and further information about the suspect's alleged role has not been released.

David Lisnard, the mayor of Cannes, is gaining attention as a candidate shaking up the French right with a radical proposal to "contribute less to earn more" — cutting contributions to boost earnings. Commentators describe him as a liberal outsider whose niche positioning and viral humour are helping him stand out in a crowded field.

Political reactions are multiplying in Calabria following the house arrest of a mayor, identified as Stasi, according to RaiNews. The case is drawing attention across regional politics, intersecting with ongoing election discussions and investigative reporting in the province, as local parties and figures respond to the arrest and its implications for the area's political landscape.

Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, former mayor of Mexico City, former governor of Michoacán and one of the founders of the Party of the Democratic Revolution, has died, according to reports from López-Dóriga Digital. The announcement is circulating widely in Mexico, with tributes and reactions arriving as Mexicans remember his role in the country's democratic transition and his 1988 presidential candidacy.

Ada Colau, former mayor of Barcelona, has proposed curbing the accumulation of housing by imposing a 10% tax on large property owners. The measure, reported by Spanish media including La Vanguardia, aims to discourage big landlords from amassing residential properties and to ease pressure on the housing market, where access to affordable homes remains a pressing political issue.

Kazuko Kori, the mayor of Yamagata City in Japan, is drawing attention in local discussion. No further details about the reason for the interest are available beyond the headline mentioning her name and mayoral title. She has served as the city's mayor and remains a notable figure in Yamagata prefecture politics.

Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah is reported to have taken strong action amid a row involving Nepal's police leadership, with Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki drawn into the affair, alongside references to the Cholendra case and Nepal's deployment of police to Sudan. The confrontation between the mayor's office and police chiefs is drawing wide attention in Nepal.

Polls have closed at 8 p.m. in the Windsor-Essex municipal election, and residents are waiting for the results. CTV News is preparing live coverage of the vote counts across Windsor and surrounding Essex County municipalities as ballots are tallied. Voters are checking in for updates on mayoral and council races.

Fresh polling on Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayoral candidate, shows his favorability numbers being widely shared and debated. Commenters are split, with supporters pointing to his popularity among younger and progressive voters while critics highlight his polarising standing among moderate and older constituents. The numbers are fuelling discussion about his prospects in the race.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham suggested residents stock up on tinned food and bottled water, and shoppers responded quickly. Stores are now reporting that cans of beans and bottled water have sold out in some areas. The advice has sparked debate about preparedness and whether the warning was necessary.

Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto has announced he will not seek a fourth term in next spring's election, opening up the race to lead Japan's fifth-largest city. Key campaign issues are emerging, including the city's role in a possible Winter Olympics bid and policies toward Sapporo's growing foreign population. Potential successors are beginning to position themselves.

Greater Sudbury is watching the results of its 2026 municipal election, with live coverage tracking outcomes for mayor and city council. Local outlets are reporting results as votes are counted, and residents are following updates on who will lead the northern Ontario city for the next term.