The US has pushed back on the IRGC’s claims, dismissing them as an attempt to increase oil prices ahead of US elections.
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Belarus Russia Military
In this photo provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, background center, and Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin, right, attend
California-based United pilot sparks security fears after his pro-terrorist sympathies were exposed
Los Angeles-based United Airlines pilot Sina Amjadia is under fire for openly expressing sympathies for Iran and an allied terrorist organization in a series of social media posts.
Brazil court orders government to provide transportation for Indigenous voters in Sunday’s runoff
SAO PAULO (AP) — A federal court in Para state ordered Brazil’s federal government Thursday to ensure Indigenous people nationwide can vote in Sunday’s presidential runoff.
Hegseth bans DoD personnel from using nonpublic info to bet on U.S. military operations
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ban applies to classified and unclassified information and includes prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi.
US orders departure of some embassy staff and families from Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat
(CNN) — The US State Department ordered the departure of non-essential staff and family members at its embassy in Riyadh, a move that comes amid intensifying strikes on Saudi Arabia
Magnitude 7 earthquake kills 16 people in China’s Tibet, Xinhua reports
The powerful earthquake has injured 32 others so far, local medics report.
What’s behind Hamas’s threat, and can it strike Israel? ‘The capabilities are there’
Israeli officials say Hamas is stockpiling weapons and rebuilding tunnels as elections approach; it could raid bases, abduct soldiers or attack abroad, but lacks the strength to repeat October 7 on the same scale and has no known attack timetable
Israel Elections
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar (“Straight”) party, visits the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, in Jerusalem’s Old City ahead of Israel’s general election Thursday, Oct.
Montenegro Western Balkans
Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama arrives for the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit in Sveti Stefan, Montenegro, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Risto Bozovic)
Trump-sanctioned ICC wins EU Parliament’s human rights prize
Court nominated by center-left weeks after sanctions imposed by Donald Trump.
Venezuela US Oil Reserves
FILE – President Donald Trump , flanked by Vice President JD Vance, left, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaks during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room
Venezuela Oil Takeover
FILE – Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez visits oil workers on the platform of an oil drill in the Orinoco Belt in Venezuela’s Anzoategui state, Aug. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/File)
France’s Macron vows order, calls foreign criticism of unrest ‘stupid’
France’s Macron vows order, calls foreign criticism of unrest ‘stupid’ – Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Coroner moved to tears by death of a child denied insulin on religious grounds
An Australian coroner was moved to tears after hearing from the sister of an 8-year-old girl who died when her insulin was withheld by her parents on religious grounds
Albania Protests
A man takes a selfie in front of riot police during an anti-government protest in Tirana, Albania, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Hameraldi Agolli)
Palantir vows NATO AI system has no ‘kill switch’ after Starlink row
The American software firm says it cannot shut off NATO AI systems amid European fears of dependence on US tech following disruptions to Ukraine’s Starshield access.
Russia strikes Kyiv with three cluster-warhead ballistic missiles
The latest Russian bombardment of Ukraine’s capital came just hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, underscoring the stark contrast between Washington’s renewed diplomatic efforts and Moscow’s continuing attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Brazil’s Indigenous voters deep in Amazon struggle to cast ballots
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian prosecutors and advocates for Indigenous people are suing to force electoral authorities to help voters in remote Amazon communities exercise their constitutionally guaranteed right to
Tides for S.E. Long Sand, London
Tides for 7 days for S.E. Long Sand, London
Andy Burnham becomes first Prime Minister ever to join Celebrity Gogglebox
Prime Minister will be joined on the Downing Street sofa by ‘old friend’ Steve Rotheram, the mayor of Liverpool
Hundreds of royal jewels to go on display at Buckingham Palace
Jewels on display range from Charles I’s cufflinks that he wore at his execution to Queen Victoria’s tiny diamond crown
Brindisa Tapas Brings Spain’s La Matanza Tradition to London for One Night Only
This November, Brindisa Tapas will bring La Matanza, one of Spain’s most enduring food traditions, to London with a one-night-only dinner at its Richmond restaurant on Wednesday 11 November. Marking the traditional date of the matanza, the ticketed evening will celebrate the art of nose-to-tail
London council leaders challenge ministers over funding cuts
Three of the councils are run by the Conservative Party, while a fourth is Liberal Democrat-led
Pc Sharon Beshenivsky killer given second life sentence for gun conspiracy
Faisal Razzaq started selling firearms to criminals after being released from prison.
Luka Vuskovic still does not understand one key thing about Spurs exit
Tottenham sold the Croatian this summer in a big money deal to Brighton after signing the Seagulls own centre-back beforehand
Swinney urged to publish energy strategy after ‘ludicrous’ 1,380-day wait
Scottish Labour set the First Minister should set out his Government’s stance on the issue next week when Holyrood returns from recess.
Pip and Posy Live to Tour the UK
You love them on the TV, now see Pip and Posy live in a brand-new stage show bursting with friendship and play in the debut UK Tour in 2027! Inspired by the BAFTA-nominated animated series from Magic Light Pictures and based on the picture books by multi-award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo), Pip and Posy […]
AI stocks tumble as the defensives rise. What it says about this uneasy market
The Investing Club holds its “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
Prolific thief who targeted tourists stole £50k worth of stuff on Christmas Eve
Gian Chilet Ostolaza targeted hotels, bars restaurants and pubs in Central London
Uber puts all 30,000 employees on ChatGPT Work
The ride-share giant previously deployed a much smaller pilot for ChatGPT Work but is now taking the enterprise agent company-wide.
Tommy Robinson tells trial journalists know ‘I’m not coming to beat them up’
The political activist wept in the witness box on Thursday as he gave evidence about the relationship with his children.
Fears over London student Palestine summit hosted by group with ‘terror links’
The National Student Conference for Palestine is being held this weekend by the Palestinian Youth Movement and supported by student groups.
Community sauna for 200 daily visitors could be built in major south London park
The community sauna would contain four different heating rooms, as well as plunge pools
Whole island of Ireland to be hit by first two storms of the year
Storm Austen will bring heavy winds and rain to the south-east of Ireland on Thursday and Friday, before Storm Boelo hits.
MARIACHI BAND BRINGS A FIESTA TO BANK STATION
Bringing a burst of Mexican flair to the streets of Bank, a lively mariachi band turned heads outside Bank station yesterday afternoon, treating passing commuters to an unexpected musical performance. The colourful troupe invited passers-by to swap their usual commute for a trip to Puttshack,
EALING BOOK FESTIVAL 2027 DATES ANNOUNCED AS FESTIVAL SET FOR ITS BIGGEST YEAR EVER
West London book lovers can mark their diaries for the fourth edition of Ealing Book Festival, which is set to be the most ambitious yet. For the first time, the 2027 Festival will run for six days from Tuesday 27th April to Sunday 2nd May 2027, preceded by a week of schools and community events […]
AI Movie Awards reveals 30 finalists ahead of London ceremony
The AI Movie Awards (AIMA), in partnership with James Drake Media has announced the 30 finalists competing at its second edition in London this November. The films were selected from more than 500 submissions from 57 countries and will screen at the Institution of Engineering
Family’s heartfelt tribute to ‘smart and kind’ son, 17, killed in crash
A 60-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink
Altrincham v Notts County & Cray Wanderers v Stockport on the BBC
Non-league clubs Altrincham and Cray Wanderers will stage the BBC’s two chosen FA Cup first-round ties next month.
Family pays tribute to e-bike rider, 17, killed in north London crash
Enfield e-bike crash boy 17 killed drink driving
Art thief who stole 350-year-old map from Greenwich Maritime Museum jailed
Melvin West, 72, is also banned from being alone in the reading room of any museum or library
Russell Brand accuser went from ‘bright and bubbly’ to alcoholism, court told
Mr Justice Bennathan sent jurors away until Monday, when the prosecution is expected to close its case.
We must be ready for another ‘difficult’ season of wildfires, FM warns
A wildfire resilience summit held on Thursday brought partners and interested parties together.
Hampstead Heath play areas and mansion close due to predicted gale force winds
Golders Hill Park, Hampstead Heath playgrounds and Kenwood House and grounds will close on October 23 as Storm Austen brings forecast 60-70mph winds.
Extreme Weather Taiwan Storm
Fishermen walk at a harbor in Keelung, northern Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, as they monitor conditions ahead of Typhoon Champi’s approach. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
U.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as it reportedly readies Iran strikes after midterms
The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving fears of a widening regional conflict.
Indonesia UN Middle East
Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, speaks during the 5th World Conference on Creative Economy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tatan
Elon Musk’s Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine in the war against Russia
Here’s what to know about Starlink and Starshield, the technologies Ukraine is relying on in the war against Russia.
US Rep Ilhan Omar to move out of Washington DC home after federal agents’ search, says raid made her feel unsafe
Ilhan Omar revealed she was rattled by the search weeks out from the Nov. 3 midterms, which will decide control of the House and Senate. | World News








