Monday, October 5, 2026

World

October 5, 2026

Longest-serving Republican speaker Dennis Hastert, soiled by allegations of molesting high school athletes, dies at 84

The deceased, who was speaker from 1999 until 2007, was sentenced in 2016 to more than a year behind bars.

October 5, 2026

I don’t want migrants from other countries to turn UK into nation of ‘little ghettos’: Kemi Badenoch

The Tory leader argued that immigrants must respect the culture and values of the UK.

Kemi Badenoch
October 5, 2026

Taiwan, UK strengthen economic, technology ties

Mr Sarwar said the discussions explored opportunities for bilateral cooperation in advanced manufacturing, clean energy and digital trade.

October 5, 2026

Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote ranks 65th in global billionaire index

Bloomberg’s billionaire index ranked Mr Dangote 65th among the world’s top billionaires, with an estimated net worth of $35.7 billion.

Aliko Dangote
October 5, 2026

3.4 billion people lack access to secure housing: UN

According to Ms Rosbach, under the UN Human Rights Framework, housing is considered adequate when it meets seven criteria.

A dilapidated house in the UK
October 5, 2026

FBI nabs woman spying on Taiwanese president’s son for China

U.S. authorities on Sunday announced the arrest of Wanying Zhang, a woman accused of spying for China and spying on a Taiwanese president’s son for Beijing.

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te
October 5, 2026

Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News as contributor

Fox News said Ms Leavitt will officially join the network on November 1 and provide commentary across the organisation’s shows.

Karoline Leavitt
October 5, 2026

Co-pilot Al-Hammani planned attack before joining Flydubai: Report

Mr Al-Hammani said during interrogation that he researched which airlines operate routes to Tel Aviv and chose Flydubai.

Hamam al-Hammami
October 5, 2026

UK court sentences Abdullah Sabah Albadri who planned terrorist attack on Israeli embassy to 20 years in prison

Mr Albadri was sentenced after an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London found him guilty of preparation of terrorist acts.

October 5, 2026

Preteen shot dead in U.S. over parking space dispute

Authorities say they are still investigating the shooting and have asked witnesses to bring information to the police.