The day in 60 seconds: Tuesday 3 November

The five stories leading FTMQ News on Tuesday 3 November, each with its full report and sources.

Child dies from measles in New York state. A child in Lewis County has died after contracting measles, marking the first measles-related fatality in New York state in more than 30 years. Read the report

Royal Mail unveils 2026 Christmas stamps featuring Nativity scenes. Royal Mail has launched five new Christmas stamps to mark the 60th anniversary of its first festive special issue. Read the report

United States strikes Iran Qeshm Island as Donald Trump signals talks progress. American forces launched strikes on an Iranian island on Monday while President Donald Trump reported progress in diplomatic negotiations to end the eight-month conflict. Read the report

Reserve Bank of Australia expected to raise cash rate to 18-year high. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets today and is widely expected to deliver its fifth interest rate increase this year following warnings that inflation remains too high. Read the report

European nations prepare first Ukraine support military exercise in Poland. Britain and France will lead a military exercise in Poland this month to rehearse a potential troop deployment to Ukraine following a ceasefire. Read the report