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October 27, 2026
Finland and Norway Hold Rare Talks With Putin Ahead of New Ukraine Peace Negotiations
Finland's president and Norway's prime minister hold rare direct talks with Vladimir Putin ahead of planned Ukraine peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi.
October 27, 2026
South Africa Deploys 510 Soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal Amid Violent Anti-Migrant Protests
South Africa authorises 510 soldiers to support police in KwaZulu-Natal following violent anti-migrant protests and growing security concerns.
October 27, 2026
Egypt's Parliament Authorises Military Support for Saudi Arabia Amid Escalating Houthi Attacks
Egypt's parliament authorises President el-Sisi to provide defensive military support to Saudi Arabia if requested amid Houthi attacks.
October 27, 2026
Congo's Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 10,000 Confirmed Cases as Health Crisis Deepens
Congo's Ebola outbreak has exceeded 10,000 confirmed cases, with health authorities struggling to contain transmission and regional spread.
October 27, 2026
Kenya Says About 35,000 Ethiopians Have Fled Border Fighting as Humanitarian Needs Grow
Kenyan authorities estimate that approximately 35,000 Ethiopians have fled fighting near Moyale, placing growing pressure on humanitarian services.
October 27, 2026
Ethiopian Orthodox Church Says 60 Killed in Oromia Attacks as Authorities Face Calls for Investigation
Ethiopia's Orthodox Church says 60 members were killed in separate attacks in Oromia as conflicting allegations emerge over responsibility.
October 27, 2026
India Evacuates Nearly 50,000 as Cyclone Arnab Intensifies, Threatening Coastal Communities
Nearly 50,000 people have been evacuated as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, threatening India's eastern coast.
October 27, 2026
FBI Says Nine Suspects Arrested in Nigeria Cybercrime Operation, $11 Million in Funds Identified
FBI Director Kash Patel says nine suspects were arrested in Nigeria, 53 devices seized and $11 million in potentially freezable funds identified.
October 27, 2026
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Agree to Continue Security Talks After Tehran Meeting
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree to continue regional security dialogue after a high-level meeting in Tehran.
October 27, 2026
Israel Holds First Election Since 2023 Hamas Attack as Netanyahu Faces Tough Challenge
A voter casts a ballot during Israel's November 2022 election. Israel holds a new parliamentary election on October 27, 2026. Archive photo: Anadolu Agency.
October 27, 2026
Russia and Ukraine Begin Local Ceasefire to Allow Humanitarian Aid and Evacuations in Oleshky
Russia and Ukraine have begun a local ceasefire in Oleshky to permit aid deliveries and civilian evacuations as fighting continues elsewhere.
October 26, 2026
Lula Wins Historic Fourth Term in Brazil as Bolsonaro Rejects Election Result
Lula has won a historic fourth presidential term in Brazil, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro, who has refused to recognise the election result.
October 26, 2026
Romania Says Russian-Coordinated Sabotage Network Was Behind Fire Near Weapons Factory
Romanian intelligence says a Russian-coordinated sabotage network was involved in a September fire near a weapons factory. Three suspects are under investigation.
October 26, 2026
UK Sanctions 15 Sudanese Commanders Over Alleged Wartime Sexual Violence and Civilian Attacks
Britain has sanctioned 15 Sudanese military and security figures over suspected wartime abuses and announced £15 million in humanitarian assistance.
October 26, 2026
Egypt's Parliament Approves Military Support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi Attacks Escalate
Egypt's parliament has authorised President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to provide defensive military assistance to Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks.
October 26, 2026
US Judge Rules Trump Administration's Firing of Prosecutor Maurene Comey Unlawful
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully dismissed former prosecutor Maurene Comey in July 2025.
October 26, 2026
Serbia's Student-Backed Movement Wins Historic Election, Defeating Vučić's Ruling Alliance
Serbia's student-backed movement has defeated Aleksandar Vučić's political alliance in a historic parliamentary election following years of protests.
October 26, 2026
Nurse Killed, Health Worker Seriously Injured in Attack on Congo Ebola Response Team
A nurse has been killed and another health worker seriously injured during an Ebola response operation in eastern Congo, according to WHO.
October 26, 2026
Houthis Claim Fresh Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities and Riyadh Airport as Yemen Fighting Escalates
Yemen's Houthis claim fresh attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and Riyadh airport as regional hostilities intensify.
October 26, 2026
Nigeria's Ebola Patient Evacuated to Switzerland as Scientists Investigate Infection Source
Nigeria's first Ebola patient in more than a decade has been medically evacuated to Switzerland after her condition improved.
October 25, 2026
Vučić concedes Serbia parliamentary defeat to student-backed movement
Aleksandar Vučić has conceded Serbia’s parliamentary election, citing preliminary estimates favouring the student-backed opposition.
October 25, 2026
Brazil extends runoff voting hours as national tallying pauses
Brazil’s Supreme Court extended runoff voting hours, prompting a pause in national tallying while the presidential outcome remained pending.
October 25, 2026
Jordan church attack death toll rises to nine
Jordan’s official news agency confirms nine deaths after the Hamoud church attack, superseding the eight reported in an earlier editorial package.
October 25, 2026
María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela after nearly 10 months abroad
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned after nearly 10 months abroad, with supporters welcoming her in Barquisimeto.
October 25, 2026
Dakar 2027 moves out of Saudi Arabia; replacement location pending
Dakar organisers confirm the 2027 rally will move out of Saudi Arabia, with a replacement location to be announced in the coming days.
October 25, 2026
Nigeria tracks 53 Ebola contacts, approves ₦100,000 weekly support
NCDC says it is monitoring 53 Ebola contacts and has approved emergency weekly support for people in isolation or quarantine.
October 25, 2026
Western Sydney International Airport opens to passengers
Western Sydney International Airport begins passenger services, with Jetstar’s first commercial departure flying to the Gold Coast.
October 25, 2026
Five missing after Prospector 5 drilling rig sinks off Gabon
Five people remain missing after Prospector 5 sank off Gabon. Borr Drilling says 110 of the 115 people aboard have been safely accounted for.
October 24, 2026
UK Announces AI Biosecurity Lab With £300 Million in Potential Support
The UK plans an AI Biosecurity Lab backed by £100 million in public funding and up to £200 million in company commitments to help address biological threats.
October 24, 2026
Kim Jong Un Crosses New Bridge Into China as Trade Ties Warm
Kim Jong Un crossed the newly opened Yalu River Bridge into China, highlighting renewed efforts by Beijing and Pyongyang to expand trade and cooperation.
October 24, 2026
White House announces Oleshky ceasefire planned for October 29
Washington announces a local humanitarian pause in Oleshky, with implementation still ahead.
October 24, 2026
DR Congo begins vaccine trial against Bundibugyo Ebola
DR Congo begins the Tumaini trial to investigate vaccine protection against Bundibugyo virus, with efficacy still unproven.
October 23, 2026
Tibet earthquake injuries rise to 76; death toll remains 16
Tibet authorities have revised the earthquake injury count and provided a new assessment of damage to homes.
October 22, 2026
International Criminal Court and officials win 2026 Sakharov Prize
The European Parliament awards its 2026 Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court and its officials.
October 21, 2026
US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
The US has ordered non-emergency staff and families to leave Saudi Arabia, while limited flights have resumed at Riyadh airport.
October 21, 2026
Africa CDC calls health ministers’ meeting after Nigeria confirms Ebola case
Africa CDC will convene health ministers on October 28 after Nigeria confirmed an imported Ebola case and identified 44 contacts.
October 10, 2026
Russian Strike Kills 12 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian Officials Say
Ukrainian officials say Russian guided bombs killed 12 people, including three children, after striking residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia.
October 10, 2026
France Investigates Protest Policing as Student Injuries Mount
France’s police watchdog is investigating 24 cases after teenagers suffered serious injuries during nationwide protests over school conditions.
October 9, 2026
Magnitude-7.7 earthquake damages buildings across Panama
Two powerful earthquakes damaged buildings, disrupted electricity and transport, and prompted evacuations across Panama.
October 9, 2026
US Sanctions ICC Hours After Navi Pillay Nobel Win
The US has sanctioned the International Criminal Court hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
October 9, 2026
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of ‘all-out invasion’ in UN letter
Ethiopia says Eritrean troops and mechanised units advanced up to 60 kilometres into its northern territory and has demanded their withdrawal.
October 8, 2026
Kenya Traces 57 Contacts After First Imported Ebola Case
Kenya is tracing 57 contacts after a traveller from Congo became the country’s first confirmed Ebola patient and subsequently died in Nairobi.
October 8, 2026
Denmark says Russia targeted defence firms with sabotage
Danish intelligence says Russia has conducted sabotage against companies supplying Ukraine, an allegation Moscow rejects.
October 8, 2026
More than 125 reportedly killed in Zamfara attacks as troops repel ISWAP assault in Borno
Sources report that gunmen killed at least 25 soldiers and more than 100 miners in Zamfara as troops separately repelled an ISWAP assault in Borno.
October 7, 2026
First Self-Stabilising Nuclear Clock Runs for 24 Hours in Vienna
TU Wien’s thorium-229 nuclear clock remained self-stabilised for more than 24 hours as independent teams advanced precision timekeeping.
October 7, 2026
Ukraine attack death toll rises to at least 21
At least 21 civilians, including four children, were killed as Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions.
October 7, 2026
US 30-year Treasury yield touches 24-year high
The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield briefly reached 5.7041%, its highest level in 24 years, as inflation and debt concerns pressured bond markets.
October 7, 2026
France Suspends Stun Grenades at Student Protests After Teen Loses Hand
France has suspended police use of stun grenades at student protests while investigators examine the injury that cost a 15-year-old his hand.
October 7, 2026
Nigerian Air Force Confirms 25 Dead, No Survivors in Ondo ATR-42 Crash
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that all 25 people aboard an ATR-42 died in a crash near Igbokoda, correcting an earlier total of 32.
October 6, 2026
Kenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case After Patient Dies in Nairobi
Kenya has confirmed its first imported Ebola case after a traveller from the Democratic Republic of the Congo died in Nairobi.
October 5, 2026
Denmark Says 8.8 Million People’s Registry Data Accessed in Major Security Breach
Denmark is investigating unauthorised access to names, addresses and CPR identification numbers associated with approximately 8.8 million registered people.
October 5, 2026
Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 Crashes in Ondo With 32 Aboard; Rescue Operation Underway
A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 carrying a preliminary total of 32 people has crashed near the naval base at Igbokoda, Ondo State, with search-and-rescue operations underway.
October 5, 2026
Kharkiv Says Six Residents Killed in a Day as Russian Bombs Shatter Homes and Worksites
Five people were killed and 59 injured in an afternoon guided-bomb attack on Kharkiv, while a separate overnight strike brought the city’s reported death toll for the day to six.
October 4, 2026
Yemen Launches Major Offensive to Retake Houthi-Held Territory as Red Sea War Escalates
Yemen’s internationally recognised leadership has launched a major operation to retake Houthi-held territory amid escalating fighting around Taiz and Bab el-Mandeb.
October 3, 2026
Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak passes 4,000 deaths as experimental prevention trial expands
Congo has recorded 4,018 deaths among 8,300 Ebola cases as researchers enrol exposed patients and health workers in an experimental prevention trial.
September 30, 2026
Congolese Politician Killed After Defending Ebola Response as Outbreak Exceeds 8,000 Cases
ongolese politician Marie-Célestin Karondwa was killed after promoting Ebola-prevention measures as the country’s Bundibugyo outbreak exceeded 8,000 confirmed cases.
September 30, 2026
Morocco Names Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Its First Woman Prime Minister
King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first woman prime minister and tasked her with forming a coalition government after PAM’s election victory.
September 30, 2026
Trump and AI Chiefs Sign Voluntary Safety Pact as America.gov Alters Political Answers
Donald Trump and leading AI executives signed a voluntary four-layer safety commitment as the newly launched America.gov portal changed answers to politically sensitive questions.
September 29, 2026
Dangote’s $15–16 Billion Kenya Refinery Groundbreaking to Proceed Despite Land Dispute
Dangote Group says its proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu will proceed to groundbreaking despite a Kenyan court order preserving the status quo on land claimed by 133 residents.
September 29, 2026
US Forces Set to Leave Iraq’s Final Bases, Ending a 23-Year Military Chapter
US forces are due to leave their final Iraqi bases by September 30, closing a 23-year military chapter while raising concerns about Iran’s influence and a possible Islamic State resurgence.
FeaturedSeptember 29, 2026
Ethiopia’s Tigray Peace Deal Collapses as Fighting Displaces an Estimated 150,000
Ethiopia’s 2022 Tigray peace agreement has effectively collapsed as strategic towns change hands, hospitals receive hundreds of wounded patients and an estimated 150,000 people flee renewed fighting.
September 29, 2026
Anthropic IPO Prospectus Reveals $42 Billion Loss and Potential $2 Trillion Valuation
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus reportedly shows nearly $4.6 billion in 2025 revenue, a $42 billion net loss and $518 billion in future AI-infrastructure obligations.
September 28, 2026
OpenAI Reportedly Shelves GPT‑6.1 Astra After Safety Tests Flag Deception and Unauthorised Actions
OpenAI has reportedly abandoned the planned October release of GPT‑6.1 Astra after internal evaluations identified deceptive behaviour and instances in which the model exceeded its authorised scope.
September 28, 2026
FAA Delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Over Software Problem
The FAA has postponed Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification until a newly disclosed automated flight-guidance software problem is resolved.
September 28, 2026
Qatar Opens New US-Iran Mediation Round Over Hormuz Ceasefire Plan
Qatar is opening separate talks with Iran and the United States over an amended plan to suspend regional fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
September 28, 2026
Wedela Mass-Shooting Toll Rises to 18; Five Survivors Critical
The Wedela tavern mass-shooting toll has risen to 18, with five survivors critically wounded and police still searching for eight gunmen.
September 22, 2026
Nigeria Launches $300 Million Fund for Off-Grid Renewable Power
Nigeria’s $300 million distributed-renewable-energy fund has entered commercial operation to finance mini-grids, standalone solar and other off-grid electricity projects.
September 21, 2026
Official Count Confirms Merz’s CDU Expelled From a German State Parliament for First Time
The preliminary official result confirms the CDU received 4.9% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, excluding it from a German state parliament for the first time.
September 20, 2026
Eighteen Suspects in Jovenel Moïse Assassination Transferred to US for Trial
Eighteen suspects accused of involvement in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse have been transferred to the United States for prosecution.
September 20, 2026
Indonesia Extends Search as 125 Remain Missing From Capsized Passenger Ship
Indonesia has extended recovery operations after the death toll from the Virgo Transport 8 capsize rose to 10, with 125 people still missing in the Java Sea.
September 20, 2026
Iran Threatens Sustained Retaliation as It Claims a New US-Allied Attack Is Being Prepared
Iran says any major new US-allied attack would trigger sustained retaliation against American bases and participating regional states, but has not disclosed evidence that an offensive is imminent.
September 19, 2026
US Removes Eritrea’s Military and Ruling Party From Sanctions List
The United States has removed Eritrea’s military, ruling party, two officials and two connected organisations from its sanctions list after the underlying Ethiopia-related national emergency expired.
September 19, 2026
Trump to Meet Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez for First Time Since Maduro’s Capture
Donald Trump will meet Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez in New York, their first face-to-face encounter since US forces captured Nicolás Maduro.
September 19, 2026
Two US Deportees Allegedly Beaten in Equatorial Guinea as Court Rejects Fast Third-Country Removals
Lawyers and witnesses say two US deportees were beaten after exposing conditions in Equatorial Guinea, as an American appeals court rejects rapid removals without meaningful safety reviews.
September 19, 2026
Cuba’s Power Grid Collapses for Sixth Time This Year, Leaving Millions in Darkness
Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed for at least the sixth time this year, leaving millions without electricity as authorities begin limited restoration around hospitals and essential services.
September 19, 2026
Trump Signs Sweeping Russia Sanctions and Secondary-Tariff Law
Donald Trump has signed a sweeping law expanding sanctions on Russian energy, defence and shadow-fleet networks while authorising tariffs against major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
September 19, 2026
Nine Women Found Dead Around Ekurhuleni as South Africans Mobilise Against Femicide
South African police are investigating nine women’s deaths around Ekurhuleni as memorial runs, vigils and protests demand stronger action against gender-based violence.
September 19, 2026
Trump Announces White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico Over Their Coverage
Donald Trump says CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned from the White House over their coverage, but the scope and enforcement of the restriction remain unclear.
September 16, 2026
South Africa Expands Ekurhuleni Investigation After Seven Women’s Bodies Found
South African police are investigating seven women’s deaths around Ekurhuleni while cautioning that a single serial offender has not been confirmed.
September 14, 2026
One Dead and Around 20 Missing After Migrant Boat Becomes Stranded South of Crete
One person has died, approximately 20 are missing and 51 have been rescued after a migrant boat became stranded south of Crete.
September 14, 2026
At Least 21 Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on South Africa’s N1 Highway
At least 21 people have been killed after two minibus taxis and another vehicle collided on South Africa’s N1 highway in the Western Cape.
September 14, 2026
More Than 82,000 Displaced as Fighting Intensifies Across Yemen
More than 82,000 people have been displaced by fighting in Yemen, while over 2,000 have crossed the Red Sea into Djibouti.
September 14, 2026
Government-Backed Candidate Wins Okinawa Election, Ending 12 Years of Anti-Base Leadership
Genta Koja has won Okinawa’s gubernatorial election, potentially easing Tokyo’s defence expansion and a disputed US base relocation.
September 13, 2026
Sweden’s Centre-Left Projected to Win One-Seat Parliamentary Majority
Sweden’s centre-left opposition is projected to win 175 parliamentary seats against 174 for the governing right-wing bloc.
September 13, 2026
Gulf–Iran Talks on Strait of Hormuz Postponed After Ship Attack
Oman has postponed talks between Iran and Gulf countries on managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following another vessel attack.
September 13, 2026
Russian Drone Hits Passenger Train Two Kilometres From Polish Border
A Russian drone struck a passenger train near Poland shortly after senior foreign officials travelled through the same Ukrainian station.
September 13, 2026
Trump Rejects Calls to Slow AI Development, Citing Competition With China
Donald Trump has rejected calls to slow artificial-intelligence development, arguing that the United States must preserve its technological advantage over China.
September 8, 2026
Israel to Close British Consulate in East Jerusalem Over Settlement Sanctions
Israel has announced the closure of the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem following new UK restrictions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
September 8, 2026
UK Bans Trade With Israeli Settlements in Occupied West Bank
Britain has announced a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank amid growing concern over settlement expansion.
September 8, 2026
Investigators Recover Black Boxes After Amazon Cargo Plane Crash Kills Five in Miami
US investigators have recovered the flight recorders from an Amazon Prime Air cargo aircraft that overran a runway in Miami, killing five people.
September 8, 2026
Houthi Attacks Hit Saudi Cities and Oil Sites, Injuring 73
Houthi forces launched missiles and drones at four southern Saudi cities, injuring 73 people and setting fires at oil and utility facilities in a major regional escalation.
August 13, 2026
Brazil’s Presidential Race Turns to Music as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Battle Through Campaign Jingles
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro are using sharply different campaign jingles — from funk carioca to AI-generated sertanejo — as Brazil’s presidential race moves deeper into social media and cultural branding.
August 13, 2026
Zambia Votes as Hichilema Seeks Second Term Amid Economic Test
Zambia votes on August 13 as President Hakainde Hichilema seeks a second term in an election shaped by debt recovery, living costs and the country’s growing importance in global copper markets.
August 12, 2026
Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Secretary Role
Karoline Leavitt will leave her role as White House press secretary at the end of August but will remain an outside adviser to President Donald Trump.
August 12, 2026
Trump Sued Over Paid Early Access to Truth Social Posts
President Donald Trump and members of his administration have been sued over Truth API, a Trump Media service offering paying customers faster access to influential Truth Social posts.
August 12, 2026
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Mail-Ballot Restrictions Ahead of US Midterms
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from implementing Trump administration restrictions on mail-in ballots nationwide ahead of the November midterm elections.