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Justice Department creates 1.7 billion fund to compensate Trump allies

Justice Department creates 1.7 billion fund to compensate Trump allies

The Justice Department has created a fund to compensate presidential allies who claim mistreatment by federal law enforcement, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats.

World ·21 Oct 2026, 05:14 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Elon Musk ordered Starlink speed cap for Ukraine military operations

Elon Musk ordered Starlink speed cap for Ukraine military operations

Reports indicate Elon Musk instructed SpaceX to throttle Starlink speeds for Ukrainian military hardware, sparking reactions and denials from Washington.

World ·21 Oct 2026, 04:04 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
South Africa shark attack kills 65-year-old swimmer at Orient Beach

South Africa shark attack kills 65-year-old swimmer at Orient Beach

A fatal shark attack at Orient Beach in South Africa has claimed the life of a 65-year-old swimmer, prompting the indefinite closure of local swimming areas.

World ·21 Oct 2026, 02:08 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Ukraine claims world’s first battlefield drone rescue of wounded soldier

Ukraine claims world’s first battlefield drone rescue of wounded soldier

Ukraine's military has used a modified heavy-lift hexacopter to evacuate a wounded soldier from a frontline position blocked by landmines and enemy drones.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 16:07 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
UK to deploy Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks

UK to deploy Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks

The UK has announced a major expansion of its military posture in the Middle East, deploying RAF Typhoon jets and transport aircraft to Saudi Arabia for defensive missions against Houthi attacks.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 15:38 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Netanyahu Urges Trump To Attack Iran As White House Disputes Claims

Netanyahu Urges Trump To Attack Iran As White House Disputes Claims

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged US President Donald Trump to consider renewed military strikes against Iran, a claim the White House denies.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 14:38 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Alberta rejects independence in referendum to remain part of Canada

Alberta rejects independence in referendum to remain part of Canada

Voters in Alberta have decisively rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, with approximately 77 percent opting to remain part of Canada.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 11:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukraine drone strikes cripple Russian Yandex data centres

Ukraine drone strikes cripple Russian Yandex data centres

Ukrainian drone strikes on Yandex data centers have disrupted Russian banking and transport services while dealing a severe blow to national AI ambitions.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 10:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukraine carries out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line

Ukraine carries out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line

The Ukrainian military has successfully conducted what is believed to be the world's first front-line evacuation of a wounded soldier using an aerial drone, bypassing deadly minefields.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 09:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Hegseth holds unannounced meeting with Netanyahu in Israel ahead of election

Hegseth holds unannounced meeting with Netanyahu in Israel ahead of election

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held an unannounced meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a southern air base on Monday.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 08:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze

From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze

A volatile mix of soaring living costs, public service decay, and housing crunches has ignited sweeping civil demonstrations across European urban centers.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 05:44 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Hegseth makes unannounced trip and other Mideast news

Hegseth makes unannounced trip and other Mideast news

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held unannounced talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the region faces severe humanitarian aid cuts and West Bank violence.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 03:39 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years

CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years

Chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour has announced she will step down from CNN after 43 years, concluding a storied career defined by frontline conflict reporting.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 02:47 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Putin Proposes Summit with Trump and Xi to Decide Ukraine's Future

Putin Proposes Summit with Trump and Xi to Decide Ukraine's Future

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a trilateral summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to negotiate Ukraine's future, excluding Kyiv.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 01:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Rwandan dissident Robert Kabera found beheaded in Uganda

Rwandan dissident Robert Kabera found beheaded in Uganda

The remains of exiled Rwandan critic Robert Kabera were found in Uganda, intensifying international concerns regarding the safety of political dissidents abroad.

World ·20 Oct 2026, 00:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
West Bank Christians Put Trump’s Support for Israel to the Test

West Bank Christians Put Trump’s Support for Israel to the Test

Escalating settler violence and territorial restrictions in the West Bank threaten to erase ancient Christian communities, raising diplomatic tensions.

World ·19 Oct 2026, 21:43 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump defies judge to start DC golf course restoration

Trump defies judge to start DC golf course restoration

Donald Trump has announced plans to begin restoring Washington's East Potomac Golf Links, clashing with a federal judge's temporary restraining order on tree removal.

World ·19 Oct 2026, 19:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Rubio seeks to expand Central Asia ties with pomp-filled Uzbekistan visit

Rubio seeks to expand Central Asia ties with pomp-filled Uzbekistan visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Samarkand for the C5+1 diplomatic forum, resulting in a $12 billion investment deal and the Artemis Accords.

World ·19 Oct 2026, 16:41 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Diaspora Jewish leaders harden stance on Israeli policies amid West Bank violence

Diaspora Jewish leaders harden stance on Israeli policies amid West Bank violence

Mounting West Bank extremist attacks and international pressure are forcing Diaspora Jewish leaders to reevaluate their stance on Israeli government policies.

World ·19 Oct 2026, 12:38 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
4 Canadian service members killed in fire at military base, 39 injured

4 Canadian service members killed in fire at military base, 39 injured

A sudden grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed four soldiers and left 39 others injured during a live-fire training exercise.

World ·19 Oct 2026, 10:37 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read