A United States Air Force Boeing C-40 approaches for landing in Lisbon at sunrise, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Month: October 2026
Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries is not impacting US gas prices
Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries did not appear to have any impact on diesel prices in the US.
Bozeman homicide investigation ongoing, friends of victim react
Bozeman, Mont. — Police have identified the woman killed in a Bozeman homicide earlier this week as 50-year-old Shelli Waltermath of Gallatin Gateway.
Panama Malaria
A health worker fumigates a market to control mosquitoes and prevent the spread of malaria following reports of several cases in Panama City, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
Bizarre reason woman went overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship revealed
The 44-year-old El Salvadoran passenger went overboard on the Odyssey of the Seas ship early on Oct. 9 — and was spotted conscious in the Ionian Sea near the island of Zakynthos early Saturday, Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, according to USA Today.
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record
Data show a 42 percent drop in forest clearance from a year earlier, giving Lula a boost before the election run-off.
Russia Ukraine Civilians Trapped
In this undated image from video provided by the Ukrainian 34th Separate Marine Brigade “Borysfen” on Sept. 30, 2026, destroyed cars are seen on a highway from the Russian-occupied city
US politicians slam Trump over ‘craven, cowardly’ Russia sanctions waiver
Trump’s decision to waive the sanctions follows a deal with Putin under which Russia would supply diesel in exchange for relief from US sanctions. | World News
Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards as it awaits fresh loan approval
It will be the first time since 1953 that Pakistan will be heading the position, stated the country’s ministry of economic affairs. | World News
Pope Leo to be discharged from hospital today following lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV will leave hospital on Saturday, four days after receiving lung cancer surgery, the Vatican says.
Dozens arrested in Paris as day of protests begins across France
Today’s demonstrations come after three weeks of student protests, with calls for teachers, farmers, pensioners and unions to also take to the streets.
Lebanon opens investigation into Syrian militia leader’s abduction and transfer to Syria
Lebanese authorities are investigating how a former Syrian militia commander was kidnapped in Lebanon and taken to Syria.
NCAA sues DeWine over eligibility executive order
(The Center Square) – The NCAA on Friday sued Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in federal court after the governor issued an executive order earlier this week giving Ohio colleges and
Bolivia Chile
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, right, and Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast sign agreements at the government palace in La Paz, Bolivia, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)
Pope Leo XIV seen for first time since lung cancer surgery amid major recovery milestone
Pope Leo XIV is up and moving after a lobectomy at Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican confirmed the lung cancer diagnosis following the successful thoracic surgery.
Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms
Forest clearance at smallest total since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-off
Arsenal line-ups for Forest as Gyokeres snubbed and Guimaraes agreement reached
Mikel Arteta has the luxury of making wholesale changes to the Arsenal starting lineup, even if a few big names are nursing knocks
Roberto De Zerbi has big decision to make with Tottenham absence to be clarified
It’s time for the latest episode of Talking Tottenham with our Spurs correspondents Alasdair Gold and Ryan Taylor as they discuss the latest news at the club
Borough dishes out huge number of fines over bikes left on pavement and street
The council will also being aiming to geofence areas to help prevent being ‘left in unsuitable locations’
When Croydon festival set to return this November
Croydonites Festival is set to return with a lineup of shows and performances
Bromley Councillor filmed ‘calling for King Charles to be beheaded’
Cllr Dean Miller, who since has resigned from Reform UK to sit as an Independent, was covertly filmed as part of an ITV News investigation
Met Police assessing national security adviser wife’s Palestine Action post
Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, posted on X on Thursday: ‘God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action’
‘Ambassadorial residence’ in Hampstead road loved by celebs on the market for £13m
A seven-bedroom house in Redington Road, Hampstead – a street where the likes of Thierry Henry and Tim Burton have lived – is on the market.
Iconic language campaigner returns to site of London protest with same message 50 years later
Stephen Price One of the campaigners who climbed the Crystal Palace mast 50 years ago as part of the campaign to establish a Welsh-language television channel will return to the mast today with the same message. In 1976, campaigners Angharad Tomos, Gareth (Parc) Dafydd, Siôn Aled Owen and Teresa Pierce climbed the mast of the […]
Why Soho House is now the least cool place to be seen in London
Just why do people still want to go, asks Substack writer Normal London Bloke
Trump waives Russian sanctions as US-Ukraine relationship frays
The US president claimed the move was in America’s ‘national interests’.
Healey backs Heathrow third runway for ‘jobs and growth’ in split from Burnham
Healey speaks positively of airport expansion, including at Heathrow, during meetings at IMF summit in Thailand
Ex-national security adviser issues warning amid fraying US-Ukraine relationship
Lord Peter Ricketts said ministers must do more to warn the public about the Russian threat.
Guler makes transfer decision and private Arsenal meeting emerges
As Arsenal gear up to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this weekend, we take a look at the latest surrounding the reigning champions
What These Homeowners Found Under the ‘Plasterboard’ When Renovating a London Villa
Sitting somewhere between a renovation and a restoration, this home blends original period property features with modern additions for a truly comforting home
New plaque unveiled at Highgate site of 17th century poet’s long-lost cottage
A new Highgate plaque honours 17th-century poet and political satirist Andrew Marvell, marking his lost London cottage at Waterlow Park.
Full list of all London Tube closures this weekend as major lines affected
Londoners are being urged to check before they travel this weekend as sections of multiple Tube lines will be closed, including the Piccadilly and District lines.
8 players to miss Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal but Arteta given welcome boost
8 players to miss Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal but Arteta given welcome boost
10 players to miss Tottenham vs Coventry after fresh Roberto De Zerbi setback
Tottenham host Coventry City this weekend knowing a win could take them out of the relegation zone
Why The Sloane Club might be London’s best-kept secret
London on a Saturday can be a lot.
Thames Water blocked from filming in Richmond in row with council
Richmond Council said it won’t back down in its fight against the controversial river wastewater scheme
How far does the nursery abuse scandal really go?
When a Bright Horizons worker was convicted of sexually assaulting children in Hampstead, it was put down as an isolated incidents. Now, a catalogue of failures has emerged at the chain
How much is council tax going to rise in your London borough?
Bills for almost every single average Band D household in the capital are expected to exceed £2,000 for the first time from April 2027
New London embankment opened in January so why are sections still shut?
Running beneath and next to Blackfriars Bridge, the Bazalgette Embankment is the largest of the new spaces created as part of the Thames Tideway scheme
London squatter wins damages after landlord began demolition while he was asleep
Nicola Saia had been living in a flat at The Cricketers, formerly a legendary music venue at the Oval in south London
Loud phone calls and music to be banned on Tube under Tory mayoral hopeful’s plans
Festus Akinbusoye says he would employ hundreds of new TfL guards to patrol the Underground to enforce the ban
Predicted Chelsea starting lineup as Palmer starts and £70m star left out again
Xabi Alonso will hope Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro can fire Chelsea to victory over Everton this afternoon.
Gen Z is taking to the streets. But why?
With young people protesting in France, Albania, India and Argentina – why is Gen Z taking to the streets? We look at the demonstrations taking place across …
Police hunt man after sexual assault at south London station
The attack occurred on September 20 on the northbound Victoria Line platform at Stockwell underground station
Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says
Masad said the decision was made for a number of different reasons, including cost. Replit announced a partnership with OpenAI in August, but there was never any indication that it was no longer with Anthropic.
Inside the Ukrainian city living under constant Russian threat
A deadly menace from above; we head to the Ukraine’s frontline under skies infested with Russian drones.Through roads tunnelled by drone nets, we head to Izi…
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China urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion
Beijing calls the Palestinian question ‘the greatest historical injustice of this century’ and says the immediate priority is opening access to Gaza to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe
Italy probes Israel’s Katz over abuse, sexual assault of flotilla activists
Rome prosecutors also name 12 senior military, police and prison officials over alleged abuse of detained activists.
‘Stars are aligning’ for Scottish independence, Swinney to tell SNP conference
Scottish First Minister John Swinney will close his party’s annual conference in Aberdeen on Saturday.








