World· 1h
One Dead, Four Injured in Trappes Shootings
A man opened fire from a vehicle in Trappes and nearby La Verrière, killing one person and injuring four. The suspect was arrested; authorities have not established a motive.
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World· 2h
Thomas Markle faces investigation after son’s report
Authorities are examining allegations that Thomas Markle possessed images of child sexual abuse after his son, Thomas Markle Jr., reported a discovery in the Philippines. No charges have been announced, and the claims have not been established.
World· 2h
Pope Leo XIV Cancels Assisi Trip During Recovery
Pope Leo XIV will miss an October 27 meeting in Assisi after doctors advised against helicopter travel while he recovers from lung cancer surgery. His postoperative recovery is progressing well, and doctors say he needs no further treatment.
World· 3h
Israel prepares West Bank closure after Hebron shooting
Israel ordered an immediate cordon around Hebron and is preparing a full West Bank closure after a shooting injured five people. Two suspected attackers were killed, according to reports.
World· 1h
One dead, three missing after Black Sea ship incident
Romanian rescuers recovered nine crew members alive and one body after the Comoros-flagged Khoryv sent a distress signal in the Black Sea. Three crew members remain missing.
World· 3h
Storm Austen cuts power and disrupts travel in Britain
Storm Austen brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK and Ireland. More than 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon lost power, while schools closed and flights and trains were cancelled.
World· 1h
British Mother Drowns Trying to Save Children in Bahamas
A British mother drowned in the Bahamas while trying to save her two children, who were swept out to sea while snorkelling. She was pulled from the water on Bimini.
World· 10h
UK urges households to stock three days of supplies
The UK’s “Be Ready” campaign advises households to keep three days of food and water, along with cash and basic emergency supplies. It cites risks including severe weather, cyberattacks and disruptions to critical services.
World· 3h
Florida Woman Dies in 1,000-Foot Dolomites Fall
Michelle Alejandra Rubio Leiva, 36, died after falling from an exposed mountainside in Italy’s Dolomites. Reports say she stepped off a path to take a photo.
World· 20h
Magnitude 7 Earthquake Strikes Tibet
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tibet, with tremors reported about 400 kilometers from Lhasa. No casualties or damage had been reported at the time of one source's update.
World· 7h
Grenade exercise sparked deadly fire at Canadian base
A grenade-launcher exercise sparked a fire at CFB Wainwright in western Canada. Four soldiers died and 27 people remain hospitalized; strong winds spread the flames.
World· 1h
Gunfire in Trappes and La Verrière Kills One, Injures Four
A gunman opened fire in Trappes and La Verrière, killing one person and injuring four. Police arrested the suspect; France’s national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office is monitoring the case.
World· 5h
South Korea Proposes Military Talks with North Korea
South Korea has proposed military talks with North Korea to clarify the location of the land military demarcation line and help prevent accidental clashes.
World· 1d
Reporter Will Murray Rescues Driver from Flooded Car
ABC reporter Will Murray and a bystander rescued a driver trapped in a sinking vehicle in Morayfield, north of Brisbane. The car was nearly submerged when they freed him.
World· 16h
Pentagon Staff Damage Eisenhower Globe During Move
Pentagon staff damaged a historic globe once owned by Dwight D. Eisenhower while moving it to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office.
World· 3h
Gas explosion kills mine workers in Zonguldak
A gas explosion at a private mine in Gelik, Zonguldak, killed at least two workers and injured five. Reports differ on the death toll, with one source saying three workers died.
World· 1h
Investigators uncover German citizenship certificate fraud
Investigators traced suspected fraud involving language certificates required for naturalization in Germany.
World· 1d
The ICC receives the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize
The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the International Criminal Court. The award comes amid threats and US sanctions targeting the court’s judges and prosecutors.
World· 54m
Günther Paal’s three-year sentence becomes final
Austrian comedian Günther Paal, known as “Gunkl,” has received a final three-year prison sentence for sexual abuse. Prosecutors will not appeal, and he is expected to receive a notice to begin serving his sentence soon.
World· 54m
Belgian court dismisses drug case against John H. and 30 others
A Belgian court dismissed the case against 31 defendants, including Dutch drug criminal John H., because proceedings took too long. Prosecutors had sought more than 160 years in combined prison terms; the federal prosecutor will appeal.
World· 55m
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake off Palermo Prompts School Evacuations
A series of earthquakes struck off Palermo, with the strongest reported at magnitude 5.5. Schools were evacuated and people went into the streets; an orange tsunami-risk alert was issued.
World· 18h
Clavicular Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charge
Social media influencer Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, pleaded not guilty to a rape charge involving a 17-year-old girl. The alleged assault took place at his family’s Cape Cod home in 2025.
World· 2h
Truck Crashes Into Pendik Pharmacy, Injuring Seven
A construction truck crashed into a pharmacy in Pendik, Istanbul. Seven people, including the driver, were injured.
World· 1d
Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes after US-Russia talks
Russian missiles struck Kyiv, injuring at least 15 people, while Moscow said it intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones aimed at its region. The attacks came hours after US-Russia talks.
World· 1h
Korgun-Kurşunlu Road cuts travel time to 24 minutes
Turkey opened the 29-kilometer Korgun-Kurşunlu Road in Çankırı. The route cuts travel time from 45 minutes to 24 minutes, with annual savings estimated at 560 million lira.
World· 1d
Reports say US and Israel planned new strikes on Iran
Reports say the US and Israel have prepared concrete plans for new attacks on Iran after the US midterm elections. The claims have not been confirmed.
World· 1d
Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan and China as flights face disruption
Typhoon Champi is heading toward Taiwan and China. Flight cancellations and severe weather are expected; the storm has already set a season record.
World· 7h
North Korea has laid nearly 1 million mines along border
North Korea has reportedly planted about 960,000 land mines along its border with South Korea since 2024. Around two million mines are now estimated to lie in the Demilitarized Zone, including mines laid by South Korea.
World· 1d
Ukrainian man arrested in Brandenburg over suspected Russia spying
A Ukrainian man was arrested in Brandenburg on suspicion of gathering military information for Russia. Investigators say he collected details on armored vehicle, ammunition and explosives production, as well as military sites.
World· 1d
US orders Riyadh embassy staff and families to leave
The US State Department ordered all employees at its embassy in Riyadh and their families to leave. Saudi Arabia has faced near-daily attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis.
World· 16h
Aisha Zaman faces firearms charges after Nottingham shooting
Aisha Zaman, 27, has been charged with two firearms offences after a police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre. The officer was injured.
World· 20h
Austria and Swiss Women Are Freed After 18 Months in Niger
Two women from Austria and Switzerland have been freed after more than 18 months in captivity in Niger. They were transferred to Benghazi, Libya, and medically checked before returning to Europe.
World· 1d
Trump says Ukraine war deal is closer than ever
Donald Trump says the United States is continuing talks with Vladimir Putin on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. He said a resolution is closer than ever.
World· 3h
Turkey’s Graduate Brain Drain Rate Rose to 2.2%
Turkey’s brain drain rate among higher-education graduates rose to 2.2% in 2025. Germany was the most popular destination, chosen by 22% of graduates who emigrated.
World· 2d
Witkoff meets Putin to discuss ending Ukraine war
US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss proposals for ending the war in Ukraine. Witkoff is also expected to propose a meeting between Putin, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
World· 2d
Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard
Russia has freed US citizen Stephen Hubbard, 74, who had been in custody since 2022. He was at St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport for repatriation, according to reports.
World· 15h
Putin says Russia wants lasting peace deal with Ukraine
Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to negotiate a lasting peace agreement with Ukraine rather than a temporary ceasefire. He says talks should address security for both countries.
World· 5h
Book says Dutch agency monitored Kushner’s phone
A book by journalist Matthew Cole says Dutch military intelligence monitored Jared Kushner’s phone from 2018 with help from a Russian hacker. Kushner denied the allegations.
World· 5h
Eight suspects detained in Istanbul live-betting case
Eight suspects were detained in Istanbul over an alleged scheme that delayed live betting data by seven seconds. Investigators found 192 million Turkish lira in transactions through one suspect’s accounts.
World· 5h
Istanbul closes Vatan Avenue for Republic Day events
Istanbul will close Vatan Avenue and connecting roads from 5:45 a.m. on October 24 and 29 for the Republic Day parade rehearsal and ceremony. Drivers can use alternative routes.
World· 2d
Russia announces first diesel shipment to the US
Russia says it is preparing its first diesel shipment to the United States under a deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The agreement has drawn criticism amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
World· 1d
El Salvador launches Haiti operation to rescue four technicians
El Salvador says it has launched a military operation in Haiti to rescue four aviation technicians kidnapped by gangs. President Nayib Bukele warned of a stronger operation if they are not freed.
World· 1d
Attack at Dammam Airport Kills One, Injures Eight
An attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam killed one person and injured eight. The attacker and method were not identified.
World· 2h
Fire damages five vehicles in Leganés parking lot
A fire damaged five vehicles in an outdoor parking lot in Leganés. Police are investigating the cause.
World· 2h
Istanbul police detain nine in gang operation
Police detained nine suspects, including four children, in an operation targeting the Çirkinler and Casperlar groups. The investigation links them to seven shootings and arson attacks in Istanbul.
World· 4h
Istanbul Strait suspends ship traffic for AK ANA passage
Ship traffic through the Istanbul Strait was temporarily suspended in both directions as the drone-damaged tanker AK ANA passed through.
World· 5h
Ankara probe detains seven, identifies 650 million lira in assets
Seven people were detained in an Ankara money-laundering investigation. Authorities examined eight companies linked to nine suspects and identified assets worth about 650 million Turkish lira.
World· 6h
Five rail lines will be free on Turkey’s Republic Day
Five rail lines and some other public transit services in Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir will be free on October 29, Republic Day.
World· 2d
Helen Haines Loses Both Legs After Vehicle Attack
Australian MP Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being struck by a vehicle in Wangaratta. The driver has been charged; the motive remains unclear.
World· 2d
Military aircraft crash in France leaves at least one dead
A military aircraft crashed in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France, according to the Air Force, which reported at least one death. Search operations are continuing between Nancy and Pont-à-Mousson.
World· 1d
New York City weighs ending horse-drawn carriage rides
New York City is considering ending horse-drawn carriage rides, a popular tourist activity in Central Park. The vote could influence other cities where carriage rides operate.
World· 7h
Typhoon Champi kills one and injures many in Taiwan
Typhoon Champi brings heavy rain and strong gusts to Taiwan, killing one person and injuring many. The storm disrupts public life and air travel.
World· 2d
Former Hungary central bank chief Matolcsy is arrested
Police have detained former Hungarian central bank governor György Matolcsy. He is under investigation on suspicion of fraud and other financial offenses.
World· 3h
Austria asylum applications hit a decades-long low
Austria received 7,397 asylum applications in the first three quarters, the lowest number in decades. Applications were down 45% from the same period last year.
World· 2d
Drone Strike Kills at Least 153 at Abyei Market
A drone strike hit a market in the disputed Abyei region, killing at least 153 people, according to officials. South Sudan’s government blamed Sudan’s army for the attack.
World· 2d
Prince Harry Says He Wants to Reconcile With His Family
Prince Harry says he wants to repair his relationships with his father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William.
World· 1d
Aung San Suu Kyi Speaks With Son After Five Years
Aung San Suu Kyi was allowed to speak with her son for the first time in more than five years. She has been imprisoned since Myanmar’s 2021 coup.
World· 2d
Kyle Kennedy, Kennedy granddaughter, dies at 42
Kyle Kennedy, a granddaughter of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, has died at 42. Her family’s obituary did not specify a cause of death.
World· 2d
Woman, 65, dies after shark attack in South Africa
A 65-year-old woman died after a shark attack at a popular beach in South Africa. Nearby beaches were closed.
World· 8h
Hungary marks 70 years since its 1956 uprising
Hungary’s 1956 uprising was brutally suppressed by Soviet forces. Its memory, long taboo, still shapes the country’s politics as the 70th anniversary is marked.