Monday, October 26, 2026

World

October 18, 2026

Several killed, others injured in explosion at Canadian military base

Mr McGuinty said the Canadian military was still investigating the incident.

Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alberta.
October 18, 2026

Two killed, 11 hospitalised after woman drives into youth football match in U.S.

The Wichita Police Department confirmed that a 34-year-old woman was arrested at the scene.

Kansas Police cordoned off a football pitch after a woman drove through a children's football game.
October 18, 2026

Violent protests rock France, about 300 arrested

According to reports, demonstrations by students began in the Paris suburbs in September

Yellow Vest protesters
October 18, 2026

Protest rages in Albania as students demand resignation of prime minister

The state police director said 167 people had been arrested during the five days of protests.

Albania protest
October 17, 2026

Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital after cancer surgery

The pope was discharged four days after a successful surgery that lasted about “90 minutes” on Tuesday.

Pope Leo XIV
October 17, 2026

UN lauds Nigeria for full payment of $4.77 million regular budget contribution

Farhan Haq announced the payment during a press briefing at UN headquarters in New York.

United Nations
October 17, 2026

Australia, U.S., UK issue travel alerts to citizens amid Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

The embassy advised Australians already in the country who wished to leave to do so while commercial travel options remained available.

Saudi Arabia flag
October 17, 2026

Alberta’s separation from Canada referendum results will be announced October 29

A simple majority in favour of independence in the vote could trigger the legal process required to hold a referendum.

Canada
October 17, 2026

Ex-U.S. defence official convicted for helping Nigeria-based scammers launder fraud proceeds released from prison 

Prosecutors alleged that the offences occurred between July 2023 and December 2025 when Mr Marcus served as a money mule for online scammers operating in Nigeria.

United States Department of Justice
October 16, 2026

Kate Zacharia resigns after four days as Donald Trump’s press secretary

Ms Zacharia drew scrutiny for referring to herself as a lawyer despite never having passed the bar exam.

Kate Zacharia