Monday, October 26, 2026

World

October 18, 2026

Houthi Attack: U.S. issues second security alert to citizens in Saudi Arabia in two days

This follows warnings from Australia, the U.S., and the UK urging citizens to avoid travelling to Saudi Arabia because of security concerns.

King Khalid International Airport
October 18, 2026

Trump admin resumed intelligence sharing with Ukraine after pause: Zelenskyy

Mr Zelenskyy said Russia has intentionally struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure 76 times since Mr Trump announced that both countries had agreed to an energy ceasefire.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy
October 18, 2026

Three men sentenced to 158 years each for killing surfers in Baja California

Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad, 30, were shot in the head, and their bodies were dumped in a deep well.

Brothers Callum and Jake Robinson; Carter Rhoad.
October 18, 2026

Police nab more than 2,000 people as protests persist in France

French authorities said masked groups on Saturday set fires and attacked public buildings, including city halls, in several cities.

Police clash with protesters in France
October 18, 2026

17 killed in stampede at India’s Durga Puja festival

West Bengal’s chief minister Suvendhu Adhikari confirmed a seven-year-old girl was among the people who died in the stampede.

Hindu festival stampede
October 18, 2026

Catholic priest dies after Jesus’ statue falls on him during service 

Mr Molinari was being live-streamed when the incident occurred on Saturday.

October 18, 2026
Limoges City Hall on fire
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