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October 12, 2026

FBI seizes about $17 billion, arrests hundreds in raid on Ghana Yahoo Boys enclave

The operation was described by Mr Patel on social media as part of the agency’s efforts to combat fraud.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
October 12, 2026

French supermarkets hit by cyberattack, causing freezers to heat up

Reports noted that the full extent of the cyberattack remained unclear.

October 12, 2026

McKinsey demotes consultant over LinkedIn comments

The company distanced itself from Mr Bradley’s remarks.

October 12, 2026

Qatar Airways suspends flights to Riyadh, Dammam after Houthi attacks

The airline urged passengers to check their flight status through its official website or mobile application.

Qatari Airways
October 12, 2026

14-year-old student shoots teachers with shotgun in France

The Marseille prosecutor’s office said an investigation into attempted murder has been launched.

Joseph Lakanal Middle School in Aubagne
October 12, 2026

Ilhan Omar accuses Trump of weaponising security agents, targeting her with lies for decade

Earlier on Monday, federal agents raided Ms Omar’s home in Washington, D.C.,

Ilhan Omar and Donald Trump
October 12, 2026

U.S. economists Robert Hall, Michael Woodford win 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences

The shared award recognised Messrs Hall and Woodford “for microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.”

Robert E Hall (Wikimedia Commons) and Michael Woodford (Columbia University blog page)
October 12, 2026

Human Rights Watch warns Burundi set to win UNHRC seat unopposed despite killings, disappearances

Human Rights Watch said Burundi had yet to implement reforms to address human rights abuse concerns.

Burundi
October 12, 2026

U.S. federal agents raid Democratic Rep Ilhan Omar’s home

Ms Omar’s Washington, D.C., home was raided by federal agents, “early Monday morning as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.”

Ilhan Omar
October 12, 2026

AU condemns Houthi attack on Saudi airport

The African Union Commission condemned an attack carried out by Houthi rebels on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.

Saudi airport attack