Monday, October 26, 2026

World

October 16, 2026

El Niño could push 45 million more into acute hunger by end of 2027, WFP warns

The WFP said its operations and innovations reached 132.5 million people in 75 countries and territories last year.

El Nino
October 16, 2026

EU Summit: Merz demands increased funds for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for increased financial support for Ukraine as EU leaders convened for a summit in Brussels.

Friedrich Merz Credit: Aljazeera
October 16, 2026

Nigeria seeks inclusion of colonialism, exploitation in UN crimes against humanity treaty

Nigeria has urged UN to include colonialism, slavery, slave trading and exploitation of natural resources in a proposed international treaty on crimes against humanity.

Image used to depict Colonialism
October 16, 2026

Elon Musk unveils new Tesla Roadster with flight function

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla has unveiled its next-generation Roadster, featuring flight capabilities, nearly nine years after the businessman first announced the concept in 2017.

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla has unveiled its next-generation Roadster
October 16, 2026

Children, teacher shot dead by teenager at Oregon elementary school

A teenager opened fire at a primary school in Oregon, U.S., killing three children and one teacher on Thursday.

Crime scene at Oregon elementary school
October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026

UK court sentences Irish lawmaker Jeffrey Donaldson to 15 years in prison for raping children

One of the women described the rape as “the worst moment of her life”.

October 15, 2026

Finland’s Appeal Court reduces terrorism sentence of IPOB agitator Simon Ekpa

A Finnish district court had last year sentenced Mr Ekpa to six years’ imprisonment for terrorism and tax fraud.

Simon Ekpa
October 15, 2026

FIFA president Infantino apologises over failed World Cup sales plan amid UEFA pressure

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) also demanded that Mr Infantino release documents relating to the proposed sale of stakes in FIFA.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the FIFA logo.