Fewer people from West Africa are reaching Europe by sea, but the journey has not become safer, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Tuesday.
Month: October 2026
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery, Vatican says
Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung cancer for Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican said in a medical update after he underwent surgery.
IMS sees some growth in world economy
BANGKOK (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, while warning of growing risks
AI in your oven? Anthropic warns models ‘months away’ from self-replication on smart devices
Researchers say ‘AI worms’ could soon infiltrate internet-connected devices amid calls for increased guardrails
Civil servant ‘used remote working to fraudulently juggle jobs’
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of lying about his employment status to get a string of overlapping full-time roles.
Raye Says Scalpers Used AI Bots to “Overwhelm” Sign Ups For Royal Albert Hall Show as 1.8 Million Register For Tickets
Raye said that the on-sale for her upcoming Royal Albert Hall show has been "overwhelmed" by scalpers using AI bots for registrations.
Gold-digging gals are flocking to Silicon Valley to land rich husbands in AI
Chinese and Chinese American women are flocking to Silicon Valley from across the country and around the globe with the aim of landing a husband who works in AI at companies like Anthropic and OpenAI.
Great British Bake Off bread week sees two London bakers exit show
The Great British Bake Off has seen two contestants leave during bread week – Molly was eliminated after failing to impress the judges, while Nikki stepped away for personal reasons during the Channel 4 show’s fourth week.
OpenAI engineer arrested in bugging of executive conference room
Federal prosecutors say an employee from Saudi Arabia planted an audio recorder and left another unattended in his bag.
MPs vote to continue progress of Northern Ireland Troubles legacy legislation
It passed 304 votes in favour to 179 against – majority 125.
Trump faces calls in Washington to ditch Russia diesel deal amid UK criticism
A group of senators warned that lifting sanctions to let Moscow sell the fuel is ‘a gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our allies’.
so why is Spurs’ £60m man stuck in U21s?
After being left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad last month, Richarlison has been left to feature for the under-21s side
Meta shares rise for a second straight day as new AI model family impresses
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
JPMorgan Chase blocks outside AI agents like Muse, Instinct from directly accessing accounts
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of rogue agents operating at scale and said the bank is building defensive tools.
First week exploring
The first week of studying abroad in London with the Council on International Educational Exchange Internship and Study Abroad Program has been more fulfilling than I ever anticipated. London is drastically different from the U.S. in terms of transportation, social etiquette, architecture and so much more. The program allots students abundant free time to explore…
Santis rebuilds the case for an operation some men may hesitate to consider
A dedicated private prostate cancer clinic in London argues that the concern keeping men from removal of their cancerous prostate can be answered with data
Michael Dell says AI needs safeguards and controls, and government has a role to play
Dell CEO Michael Dell says AI models need safeguards and controls, with companies and government both playing a role in safety.
William joins cricket stars on The Mall to mark Mumbai hosting Earthshot Prize
England captain Joe Root, ex-India cricket captains Ajinkya Rahane and Sourav Ganguly and ex-West Indies captain Brian Lara were among the attendees.
Drones Are Creating New Opportunities For The U.S. Army To Deceive Its Enemies
Deception and guile are emerging as primary tasks for uncrewed platforms in the Army’s new concept of operations.
Bulgaria Drone Strikes
This photo released by the Bulgarian Interior Ministry, shows Chelsea 3 ship during a rescue operation after it was hit by drones near Byala, Bulgaria, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (Bulgarian
Bulgaria Summons Russian Ambassador After Drone Attack Sinks Ship, Leaving 11 Missing
Eleven sailors were missing at sea on Tuesday from a ship sunk by a drone attack off the coast of Bulgaria, possibly the second deadly sinking of a cargo vessel in the area in a week, prompting Bulgaria to summon Russia’s ambassador.
Lawmakers scrap Orban-era anti-LGBTQ+ provisions
Hungary’s parliament passed a bill amending the 2021 “child protection law.” The move is considered the first significant reversal of Orban’s curbs targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
The questions posed after Proteas’ heavy defeat
Australia complete 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. What does heavy defeat mean for the world champions?
Why the ‘leap second’ has had its time
Global timekeepers consider ditching adjustment for astronomical clock to protect digital infrastructure
60 Minutes reporter nearly quit over conflict with Bari Weiss
An ‘aggressive back-and-forth’ began after editors suggested holding the story, according to the report
Libya Weather
People watch a stranded vehicle on a flooded road in Tripoli, Libya, after heavy rains hit the city, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Yousef Murad)
How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem for the U.S. and its allies
10 years ago, few people had heard of the Houthis. Here's how the Yemeni rebels have become Iran's "most powerful proxy."
Houthis threaten Saudi Aramco facilities, airports amid escalating conflict
Explosions in Sanaa reported shortly after Saudi-led coalition’s evacuation order as Houthis promise ‘harsh’ response.
Why billions spent on defense haven’t shielded Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia spends tens of billions of dollars on defense every year, but is struggling to protect key assets such as airports, refineries and pipelines from missiles and drones fired by Houthi militants from Yemen.
Tunisia Jean de Hauteclocque 1952
Jean de Hauteclocque, France’s Resident General in Tunisia, arrived in Tunis on January 13, 1952. Here is de Hauteclocque, center, reviewing Foreign Legion troops after his arrival in the Tunisian
A Ballroom Donor, a Sanctions Waiver, $201 Million in Public Money
Ever since he contributed to the White House ballroom project last year, things have gone well for Konstantin A. Sokolov: the Treasury Department gave a company…
APTOPIX Syria Displaced Return
A young child looks through a truck’s windshield as displaced families prepare to leave al-Talayi camp in Hassakeh, Syria, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. Around 450 families are returning to the
MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is ‘not unique’
The head of MI5 says Iran is trying to hit military sites in the U.K. and the suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in September is not
Britain MI5
Director General of MI5 Ken McCallum speaks at Thames House, the headquarters of the UK’s Security Service in London, Tuesday Oct. 13, 2026. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP, Pool)
GOP Strategists Process Trump’s Impact Ahead of Midterms
Republican strategists are cycling through the stages of grief as the party contends with Donald Trump’s unpopularity ahead of the midterm elections.
As ‘Cockroach’ protests grow over alleged voter fraud, Modi defends India as ‘mother of democracy’
Protests in India demanding the removal of the chief election commissioner for alleged voter fraud have intensified.
Trump believes China, Russia not helping Iran amid conflict with US
The US president’s remarks come after he said he “trusted” China and Russia not to help Tehran during the ongoing war earlier this year. | World News
Euronews tops rankings as fastest growing news website
Euronews is the fastest-growing news website in the English-speaking world for the second month in a row, nearly doubling its audience as rivals shed readers.
Police detain leaders of India’s ‘cockroach’ movement at New Delhi protest
Cockroach Janta Party volunteers detained after entering a popular protest site authorities had declared off-limits.
Britain Climate Protest
People attend a climate protest outside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in London, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hurricane Simon hitting western Mexico after tropical systems kill 5
Hurricane Simon continued to move slowly up the coast of west-central Mexico after tropical weather systems caused five deaths and damage in Pacific coastal towns and resorts.
MAGA-Curious CBS Boss’ Bust-Up With ‘60 Minutes’ Legend Leaks
Bari Weiss was “very, very hands-on” with a report, insiders said.
France School Protests
Students face police in front of the Helene Boucher high school as they protest against under-resourced schools in Paris, Tuesday Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Teresa Suarez)
India Daily Life
Residential buildings with rooftop solar panels are seen on the outskirts of Lucknow, India, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
Saudis tell Sanaa residents around oil facility to evacuate, and other Middle East developments
The Saudi-led coalition is asking residents in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, to evacuate from around a Yemeni oil company facility ahead of “operations” at the site. A spokesman for the Iran-backed
Lebanon Israel Hezbollah
Ali Daamoush, head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, speaks during a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
Hungary MPs vote to cut anti-LGBTQ+ legislation from Orbán-era law
Viktor Orbán’s government had gradually rolled back LGBTQ+ rights in the name of “child protection” in Hungary, starting in 2020 by barring the legal recognition of transgender people’s gender identity.
Activist Greta Thunberg joins French student protests
Thunberg arrives at Paul Eluard high school in the heart of the movement in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis.
Trump defends Russia diesel deal as lawmakers from both parties complain
Trump defends Russia diesel deal as lawmakers from both parties complain – Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Most Americans oppose betting on elections, government events, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Most Americans oppose betting on elections, government events, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds – Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald








