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Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case amid widening regional outbreak

Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case amid widening regional outbreak

Kenyan health authorities have confirmed an eighth Ebola case involving a patient attendant, highlighting occupational risks as the regional outbreak widens.

World ·19 Oct 2026, 08:43 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UK Government funds 33 automotive projects via Drive35

UK Government funds 33 automotive projects via Drive35

The UK Government has allocated over £47m across 33 automotive projects through its £4bn Drive35 programme to support zero-emission vehicle technology.

World ·19 Oct 2026, 06:48 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Flydubai captain details blocking axe blows during co-pilot attack

Flydubai captain details blocking axe blows during co-pilot attack

The captain of a flydubai flight has recounted how he fought off repeated crash axe blows during a mid-air cockpit attack by his co-pilot over Saudi airspace.

World ·19 Oct 2026, 03:08 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Oil prices slip as Trump waives Russian sanctions and tariffs

Oil prices slip as Trump waives Russian sanctions and tariffs

Oil prices slipped after President Donald Trump issued an executive order waiving key sanctions and tariffs on Russia to unlock fuel supplies.

World ·19 Oct 2026, 00:37 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Sofia over bomb threat

Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Sofia over bomb threat

An Austrian Airlines flight carrying 57 people from Tel Aviv to Vienna was forced to divert to Sofia Airport following an airborne bomb threat.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 21:43 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Mike Huckabee demands arrest over West Bank attack on US journalist Heidi Levine

Mike Huckabee demands arrest over West Bank attack on US journalist Heidi Levine

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee has demanded the immediate arrest of the individuals responsible for a violent assault on American photojournalist Heidi Levine.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 19:40 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
EU condemns Israeli settler attacks on diplomats in occupied West Bank

EU condemns Israeli settler attacks on diplomats in occupied West Bank

The European Union has strongly condemned an assault by masked Israeli settlers on a diplomatic convoy in the occupied West Bank, sparking calls for sanctions.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 19:35 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Pope Leo pledges gradual return to duties after cancer surgery

Pope Leo pledges gradual return to duties after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance since undergoing lung cancer surgery, telling crowds in St. Peter's Square he will resume his activities.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 17:43 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Reelection Ahead of Israeli Vote

Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Reelection Ahead of Israeli Vote

US President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection ahead of the October 27 national vote.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 16:07 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones in massive attack on Russian oil sites

Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones in massive attack on Russian oil sites

Ukraine unleashed a massive wave of drones targeting Russian oil infrastructure in St. Petersburg, triggering severe blazes and political fallout with Washington.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 16:03 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Pope Leo resumes public duties at Vatican following lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo resumes public duties at Vatican following lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance since undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung, addressing thousands in St Peter's Square.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 15:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US Coast Guard continues search for 11 missing after boat sinks off Baja coast

US Coast Guard continues search for 11 missing after boat sinks off Baja coast

International rescue teams are scouring the Pacific Ocean for 11 missing individuals after a vessel sank off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, leaving 16 survivors.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 14:16 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Trudy lashed Mexico's southwestern coast with heavy rain and strong winds, creating severe flood risks for communities facing saturated ground.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 13:05 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican after leaving Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 12:03 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Paris police report 855 arrests after violent clashes and looting during protests

Paris police report 855 arrests after violent clashes and looting during protests

Paris police reported a record 855 arrests following violent clashes, widespread looting, and arson attacks during nationwide demonstrations across France.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 11:07 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
CFB Wainwright explosion and fire leaves seven dead in Alberta

CFB Wainwright explosion and fire leaves seven dead in Alberta

An explosion and massive fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta have left seven people dead and dozens injured. Severe windstorms whipped the flames beyond the base perimeter, overwhelming regional hospitals.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 10:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Wichita truck crash at youth soccer game leaves two dead and eleven injured

Wichita truck crash at youth soccer game leaves two dead and eleven injured

A truck drove through a youth sports gathering at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas, leaving two dead and eleven hospitalized.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 06:07 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read

Limoges historic town hall destroyed as violent cost-of-living protests hit France

Violent cost-of-living protests across France have resulted in the destruction of the historic Limoges town hall and over 1,200 arrests nationwide.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 04:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years

Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years

Mass demonstrations over surging living costs and energy prices in France have erupted into severe street violence, resulting in over 1,200 arrests and mounting pressure on President Emmanuel Macron's administration.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 01:41 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Kenya confirms 4 new Ebola cases, including 3 health workers, raising total to 7

Kenya confirms 4 new Ebola cases, including 3 health workers, raising total to 7

Kenya's Ministry of Health has confirmed four new Ebola virus cases, including three medical personnel, bringing the country's total caseload to seven.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 00:45 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read