Six injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, officials say
Oct 26 - A Russian strike on Ukraine's southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia injured four people overnight, regional governor Mykhailo Semikin said on Telegram on Monday.
‘I feel so happy!’: Ecstasy, relief among Brazil’s Lula supporters
Lula won Brazil’s presidency with 51.8% of the vote, beating Flavio Bolsonaro on 48.2%.
Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack, state media says
The suspects had refused to surrender and opened fire on security forces.
Top officials from Mecca Pact countries to meet Iranian officials in Tehran: Sources
The meeting will be a first between Iran and the bloc since Houthis escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia.
From affordability to AI, the Issues driving the US Midterms
Top concerns include high cost of living, data centres, immigration and government corruption.
Anthropic’s Claude accessed Georgia state vote count data behind paywall
Claude bypassed a paywall and accessed publicly available US state of Georgia aggregate voter counts.
Trump says decision nearing on Iran: Deal or ‘finish it off’
The US is reducing diplomatic and military staffing in parts of the Middle East amid growing threats.
Trump adds Norway to vulgar list of countries, citing Nobel snub
The US President has repeatedly expressed anger at not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Brazil election: Lula, Brazil’s political titan, defies the passage of time
In his third term, Lula is credited with restoring social programmes eroded by his predecessor.
Global leaders congratulate Brazil President Lula on reelection
SAO PAULO, Oct 25 - World leaders hailed the victory of Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday's presidential election runoff, as he defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to secure a…
Trump says Canada tariff deal coming ‘soon’ at Michigan border rally
He did not provide any specifics.
Brazil election: Five economic challenges facing Brazil’s re-elected President Lula
Public debt stands at over 82% of Brazil's GDP, and inflation is above the central bank's tolerance.
Brazil election: Lula, iconic working class president, wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback
His competitor, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, said he will ask for the result to be annulled.
Aleksandar Vucic: Serbia’s veteran ruler felled by student-led movement
Opponents saw him as an increasingly authoritarian figure, leading a government accused of endemic corruption.
‘Tonight we celebrate’: Serbia’s students jubilant after poll win
he parliamentary election was the culmination of nearly two years of student-led protests.
Reactions to election victory of Serbia's Student List
BELGRADE, Oct 25 - Serbia's Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to a student-led protest movement in a historic election on Sunday that ends his long grip on power and heralds a new political era in the Balkan country.
Belgrade in rapture as Serbian students topple Vucic in historic election
BELGRADE, Oct 25 - Trams and traffic halted by crowds. Tens of thousands of people choking the city's main boulevards; the air thick with smoke; a man on a car waving a flare.
Uganda imposes 21-day quarantine on citizens returning from Congo
KAMPALA, Oct 25 - Ugandan citizens returning to the country with a history of travel to Democratic Republic of Congo will be quarantined for 21 days, Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi said on Sunday as Uganda tightened…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 26, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 26, 2026.
Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic concedes defeat in historic election win for student protest movement
The students’ win marks a profound political shift in the country of some six million people.
Zelensky says US warnings on ballistic strikes have fully resumed
The warnings are critical to Ukraine's air defences.
Zelensky says trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia meeting to take place in November
“We are ready to talk. If it’s a territorial issue, it must be addressed at a leadership level,” says the Ukrainian president.
Netanyahu warns Iran may try to disrupt Israeli election, says ‘don’t test us’
Netanyahu has campaigned heavily on his security credentials.
Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment since 1973
ALGIERS, Oct 25 - Algeria's parliament approved a resolution on Sunday authorising the deployment of army units to Niger, a parliamentary statement said, in what would mark Algeria's first foreign troop deployment since…
Trump has no designs on taking over state elections, says US attorney-general
The DOJ has sued to stop Alaska from certifying the results of its US Senate race if the Republican candidate loses narrowly.
Britain will not join Canada's defence bank, source says
Oct 25 - Britain will not join the Canada-led Defence Security and Resilience Bank, according to a source familiar with the matter, but the two countries said they would develop a framework for cooperation between their…
Oil-rich Alberta votes on Canada breakup
Polls indicate less than a quarter of people in the western Canadian province support independence.
France’s Macron declines interior minister’s offer to resign
He said the interior minister should stay to ensure order within the police and security forces.
Mali forces, Russian backers kill scores of civilians in drone strikes, report says
DAKAR, Oct 19 - Mali's armed forces and their Russian backers utilized some \"apparent indiscriminate\" drone strikes and other abuses as part of an ramped-up offensive against insurgents in recent months that has…
World faces nature reality check at UN biodiversity conference
The conference reviews a 2022 agreement that aims to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030.
‘Liar’, ‘clown’: Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil poll debate
The polls predict a close battle for the presidential election run-off on Oct 25.
Putin proposes summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine deal: WSJ
The proposed summit comes amid warming ties between Trump and Putin.
Why one of the world’s greatest mathematicians is on a ‘war footing’
Terence Tao was among 25 Fields Medal winners warning that AI's rush to solve famous math problems risks lasting harm.
Russian strike kills woman, hits Kyiv subway station, mayor says
Oct 19 - A Russian air strike killed a woman in Ukraine's Kyiv overnight while also hitting a subway station on the left bank of the capital city and damaging a 25-storey residential building, Mayor Vitali Klitschko…
Meta says Claude AI tool triggered No Kings Instagram suspension
The suspension came amid No Kings Coalition's push for early voting ahead of the Nov 3 elections.
Driver released after pickup truck kills 2, injures 10 at Kansas youth soccer game
NEW YORK, Oct 18 - The woman who was driving a pickup truck that entered a Kansas soccer field during a youth match, killing a man and 6-year-old boy, was released without charges while the investigation continues,…
Obama defends Ilhan Omar amid Trump administration inquiry
He said the administration's intensifying investigation of the lawmaker amounted to “transparent efforts to intimidate” her.
Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump lashes out
Trump and Zelensky have clashed as the US leader blocked new sanctions on Russia and struck a diesel deal with Moscow.
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 19, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 19, 2026.
Bomb threat forces airliner from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria
All 51 passengers aboard the Airbus A320 were evacuated from the aircraft after landing.
Spain braces for more floods after woman dies near Barcelona
Classes were suspended in Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera, while in Valencia, commuter trains were suspended until further notice.
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads
The new case was a patient attendant who cleaned utensils and linens, and was likely exposed to Kenya’s first Ebola case.
Rubio arrives in Central Asia while other US officials hit foreign policy hot spots
US officials have portrayed resource-rich Central Asia as worthy of more attention than it received from Trump’s predecessors.
‘How can French people do this to France?’: Macron denounces violence as France hit by new clashes
The French president vowed to take an 'uncompromising' stance towards those who had rioted.
Trump says Washington golf course renovation to start in November, despite judge’s order
Trump posted a mockup of the historic East Potomac Golf Links, saying construction is set to start in November.
Milan police clash with protesters on second day of unrest
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for a security meeting to address the violence, which resembled some scenes of chaos in Paris.
Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula spar in first debate as personal attacks fly
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, Oct 18 - Brazil's Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva traded barbs in their first face-to-face presidential debate on Sunday in a contentious back-and-forth just one week…
Paris police in new battles with protesters and looters
Several hundred people descended upon the Republique square in Paris following social media calls for a gathering.
Captain of flydubai plane describes blocking axe blows as co-pilot attacked
The hijacking plan was inspired by the Sept 11, 2001, attacks on the US, UAE public prosecutors say.
Strong winds fuelled grass fire at Canadian military base that killed four
Officials said 39 people were in hospitals as a result of the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.
US officials visit Palestinian village after settler attacks on European diplomats, US journalist
Israeli PM Netanyahu appeared reluctant to blame settlers over the incidents.
Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli election
Trump praised Netanyahu as a “great warrior prime minister” and peace partner.
Malaysia suspends sale of Chery Omoda 5 after viral incident, Singapore cars not affected
The Omoda 5, a sport utility vehicle, has had its second recall in two years, both in relation to rear axle issues.
The Taliban are using Europe’s fear of migrants to their advantage
Europe has been negotiating with the Taliban to make more refugee deportations possible.
Human Rights Watch calls for end to Senegal LGBTQ crackdown ahead of Youth Olympics
The deeply religious, predominantly Muslim country has experienced a wave of homophobia in recent months.
EU eyes COP31 climate deal to accelerate CO2 cuts, document shows
BRUSSELS, Oct 12 - The European Union will use next month's COP31 climate summit to push for agreement on a \"package\" of efforts to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions heating the planet, an internal EU document seen…
Global poverty index rises for first time since its 2010 creation
More than half of those in acute poverty were children.
El Nino sets temperature record in key Pacific zone: EU monitor
Global forecasters have been warning for months that the El Nino in 2026 would likely become the strongest ever observed.
Hurricane Simon weakens to Category 3 as rains flood Mexico's Pacific coast
MANZANILLO, Mexico Oct 11 - Hurricane Simon weakened to a Category 3 storm on Sunday as it moved parallel to Mexico's Pacific coast, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that flooded homes.
New York’s notorious Rikers jail awaits elusive closure
The first calls to close Rikers date back to the 1960s, driven by dangers for both inmates and correction officers.
Start-ups are betting on AI to predict the future
The most advanced models can also formulate their own questions about the future.
World leaders urged to ‘course correct’ as UN nature goals fall short
The 2022 nature pact set 23 targets for halting and reversing nature loss by 2030.
A new trend in nuclear energy: Squeezing more power out of old plants
Upgrading old plants can be completed in less than five years, at a fraction of the cost of building a nuclear plant from scratch.
US reverses course on Britain’s testing of AI models: Report
The change signals a softer stance by the Trump administration on international AI safety efforts.
‘What’s the plan?’ Crisis response at the Chi Phi House at Cornell
The university's sexual assault investigation records paint a lurid picture of life inside the mansion.
US judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded ads featuring Trump
Trump said he considered the advertisements to be a "positive promotion" for the US.
30 flamingos frolic in Florida zoo bathroom to shelter from Hurricane Isaias
Footage of the pink flock bumbling between sinks and bathroom stalls, shedding feathers, quickly made the rounds online.
Saudi Arabia has few options as Houthis aim at heart of its ambitions
The only realistic solution for the Saudis is an end to the Iranian-American war, an expert said.
Netanyahu demands probe into sources of award-winning Gaza film
The film is based on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers.
One dead as Saudi airport hit again; Riyadh going ahead with major events
A strike on the facility on Oct 10 had killed 12 people and injured 300.
Chile's Codelco reports mudslide at El Teniente mine; three workers affected
SANTIAGO, Oct 11 - Chile's state-owned copper miner Codelco said on Sunday a mudslide had occurred at its El Teniente mine, adding that one of the three workers affected by the incident had been rescued and efforts were…
Panama suffers over 200 aftershocks after 7.7-magnitude earthquake
No deaths have been reported, but at least 27 people were injured and nearly 900 homes have been damaged.
Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ sparks confusion as Russia strikes Ukraine
It appears shaky at best.
FAA tells US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flights, citing safety risks
The Federal Aviation Administration Notice to Airmen follows strikes on Oct 10 and 11 on Riyadh’s international airport.
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 12, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 12, 2026.
US homeland security chief dismisses security threat from livestreaming execution of Fort Hood shooter
'No one has to watch it if they don’t choose to,' US Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin told CBS.
At least 72 Sudanese artisanal miners killed in strike, rights monitor says
Oct 11 - At least 72 artisanal miners were killed in an airstrike in northern Sudan on Saturday, rights monitor Emergency Lawyers said on Sunday, in the second such incident in several months.
Rallying in Sao Paulo, presidential candidates seek votes and political support
SAO PAULO, Oct 11 - With Brazil's polarized presidential election entering its final stretch, candidates rallied supporters and politicians on Sunday in Sao Paulo, the nation's largest state capital, ahead of the…
Flydubai co-pilot’s chilling 9/11-style plan: Kill captain, fly normally – then crash at Ben Gurion
Hamam al-Hammami is in custody in the United Arab Emirates.
Russian air strikes targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, governor says
Oct 5 - Massive Russian air strikes targeted industrial and port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, Governor Oleh Kiper said on the Telegram messaging app on Monday.
US Supreme Court hears bid to shut the door on climate suits
It is one of around 40 similar suits modelled on successful litigation against tobacco and opioid producers.
Former Prince Andrew takes police to court over Epstein files arrest, Telegraph says
Oct 4 - King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched a legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest for suspicion of misconduct in office based on documents released by the US…
US importer recalls 37,000 squishy toys due to ‘deadly ingestion hazard’
The water beads in the recalled toys expand larger than permitted.
Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro pulls off shock first place finish over Lula
Flavio Bolsonaro scored 47% of the vote to the incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 45%.
US Coast Guard suspends search for people on crashed medical aircraft
Officials said four Canadians and two citizens of Bermuda were on the plane.
US military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing four
It cited what it called “confirmed intelligence” to allege the vessel’s active involvement in narco-trafficking.
Research into weight-loss drugs tipped for Nobel as award week opens
The most keenly anticipated award is that due on Oct 9, the peace prize.
Quebec separatists favoured to win Canada vote in test for Carney
Recent surveys put support for an independent Quebec at roughly 30%.
US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader’s son
The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport on Oct 4.
Dating app from ex-Tinder executive lets strangers play matchmaker
Rivet relies on a pool of volunteer “matchers” who rate whether two given people might be compatible.
Britain’s reliance on US cloud giants alarms its politicians
Some of Britain’s most critical public services such as health, defence and tax administration are migrating to US clouds.
Paraguay opposition candidate wins Asuncion mayor's race in gauge of 2028 vote
ASUNCION, Oct 4 - The candidate for Paraguay's ruling Colorado Party lost the mayor's race in the country's capital on Sunday in municipal elections widely seen as a midterm test for the right-wing government ahead of…
US lead in AI over China narrows after DeepSeek gains, Bloomberg Intelligence says
Top Chinese models lag their US rivals by 3% on benchmark after the release of DeepSeek’s V4.1 Flash.
How Cornell punished each of the 7 men accused of sexual assault
None of the men have been charged with a crime.
Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief
A survey found nearly all midwives and doctors had cared for mothers or babies suffering from extreme heat.
Sentence tossed after AI video of victim ‘forgiving’ his killer is played in US court
Critics have argued that the introduction of AI in legal proceedings can open the door to manipulation and deception.
OpenAI’s Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks
His remarks come amid a growing debate within the AI industry over the pace of development.
Britain set to levy tariffs on Chinese electric cars: Report
This comes amid concerns that Beijing is flooding the market with state-subsidised cars.
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 5, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 5, 2026.
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro beats polls in presidential vote, faces incumbent Lula in runoff
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro led with 49.58% of the votes to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s 42.25%.
US rushes to withdraw bombers from UK airbase after new threats
Commanders received new threats about an Iran-backed plot against the installation.
Austrian government's No. 2 figure says he will step down
VIENNA, Oct 4 - Austrian Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler said on Sunday he would quit as the second-highest government official and as leader of the ruling Social Democratic Party next year, bowing to growing unrest…
Five quakes rattle south Turkey, no injuries reported
Four of the earthquakes shook the Saimbeyli district in Adana province, with the tremors also felt in northern Syria.
Netanyahu orders security review of flights to Israel after flydubai attack
Israeli media have reported that pilots from countries hostile to Israel have repeatedly flown into the country in recent years.
Israel’s Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sept 27, Israeli official says
Israeli newspaper Haaretz previously reported that Sheikh Mohamed warned Netanyahu about a week and a half before the Oct 7, 2023, attack.
Pope Leo pledges action on clergy abuse after meeting French survivors
The pope met privately with each of the victims and heard proposals for how to improve the Church’s safeguarding measures.
French far-right leaders say they have won enough seats to form Senate caucus
PARIS, Sept 27 - French far-right leaders said their party, the National Rally, and its right-wing allies won enough seats in Sunday's indirect election of senators to form their own caucus.
Serbia's President Vucic resigns ahead of October parliamentary elections
BELGRADE, Sept 27 - Serbia's populist President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation on Sunday, ending his second and final five-year term and paving the way for early presidential elections.
Lufthansa flight diverted after passenger’s battery catches fire
The pilot decided to divert the flight to Lyon, France, as a precaution after a passenger’s powerbank battery caught fire.
Trump expects new Iran talks despite rejecting deal offer
The US ambassador to the UN said it was 'cynical' for the Iranians to 'put something on the table that they knew was unacceptable'.
Hezbollah chief says Israel unable to ‘break’ the resistance on anniversary of Nasrallah’s killing
Israeli soldiers failed to achieve their goals to break Hezbollah's resistance and end its existence, says Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem.
Hezbollah plans to contribute to project to house thousands of Lebanese displaced, chief says
BEIRUT, Sept 27 - Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah said on Sunday it would contribute soon to a project aimed at housing thousands of people displaced due to the war with Israel.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to meet Trump with AI safety concern rising
The dinner will be the first private sit-down between the two after months of rocky relations.
Russian strikes kill 8 across Ukraine, damage Kyiv data centres
Russia’s defence ministry said it bombed two data centre in Kyiv, claiming that the firms were providing services to the Ukrainian army.
Men arrested at US air base in UK were looking to do ‘big damage’, says Trump
The five suspects were being held on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences.
German security agencies face dilemma after victories for far right and far left
Senior figures in the ruling coalition say the far-right Alternative for Germany and the far-left Left Party could both pose risks.
US FDA approves Mirum’s drug for rare bone disorder
Mirum expects to launch the drug in October and plans to announce its price at the launch.
US releases product lists for $38 billion China tariff deal
Beijing said tariffs on coal imported from the US would be included in the framework.
As AI accelerates, governments are increasingly being left behind
A policy vacuum has left AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI to police themselves.
Israel says it has killed Oct 7 attacker who was filmed abducting couple
Video footage showed militants abducting Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or at the Nova music festival.