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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure
President Zelenskyy will target Russian oil refineries in response to Russian airstrikes on Kyiv's bridges and data networks. This
topicThe US has made progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but the Iran war is far from over
The US and Iran are making progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in recovered crude flows and the highest LNG
topicSaudi Oil Exports Face Heightened Threats After Attacks on Pipeline
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, escalating threats to Red Sea shipping
topicEU approves further €6.1 billion for Ukraine's defence
The European Commission approved 6.1 billion euros in financial aid for Ukraine to purchase missiles, ammunition, radars, and air
topicSaudi Arabia’s shutdown of key pipeline limits oil flow as Yemen hits back against Houthis
Saudi Arabia risks losing up to 4 percent of global oil supply if its major pipeline to the Red Sea does not restart within days.
topic‘Game of Thrones’ Star Replaces Actor in ‘Harry Potter’ Show
Kit Harington joins the cast of HBO's Harry Potter series to portray Gilderoy Lockhart. The Game of Thrones actor previously credi
topicWorld’s oceans hit hottest temperature on record in August
Global average ocean surface temperatures hit a record high in August 2026, measuring 2.38 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th-centu
topicTibet's Gyirong suffers 'major casualties' from mudslide, Xinhua reports
The Xizang regional government reports 16 confirmed deaths and 546 people missing following a mudslide that hit Gyirong Port on th
Islamabad PIMS hospital fire: Witnesses say rescue was delayed as blaze killed 14 babies
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif suspended eight officers following the August 26 fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
topicRussia’s Confirmed War Dead Surpass 250,000
Russian military casualties have reached a new peak in 2026, with total losses now estimated between 1.53 million and 1.54 million
topicDrones, Sensors, and Satellite Imagery: The Baltics Prepare for War with Russia
The Baltic states are integrating drones, sensors, and satellite imagery to defend against Russian aggression. Lithuania is constr
topicPutin’s Nightmare Deepens as New Footage Exposes Weakness
Russia launched a wave of drone, missile, and glide bomb attacks across Ukrainian cities following peace talks with the United Sta
topicEU and Canada to unveil new partnership, but it may not be ‘associate membership,’ says ambassador
The European Union and Canada are preparing for an October summit to establish the Canada-EU Alliance for the Future. This partner
topicAlmost half of terrorism arrests in Great Britain since 9/11 have been in past year
British authorities charged two Iranian men on October 2, 2026, for an alleged plot to attack the Jewish community in Manchester b
topicThe Next Big Thing in the Ukraine War: Ground Drones
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine will increase attacks on Russian oil refineries to counter a new Russian airstrike
topicGroup With Al Qaeda Links Claims Responsibility for Attack in Pakistan
A group with links to Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for a mosque bombing in Pakistan that killed 15-16 people and injured 50. Th
topicHow Trump could finally obliterate Iran's underground nuclear compound - the-sun.com
President Donald Trump stated Saturday that Iran has virtually given up plans for a nuclear weapon. This claim follows a 12-day wa
topicFootage Shows Ukraine’s Latest Answer to Jet-Powered Shaheds Destroy Target
Ukraine is utilizing a combination of aviation, electronic warfare, and new interceptor drones to counter Russian jet-powered Shah
topicSections of four Lincoln streets to close beginning Monday - KOLN
Several Lincoln streets will close starting Monday for utility work, landscaping, and other repairs. These closures follow tempora
topicCaribbean nations draft action plan to push UK to redress reparations over slavery
Caribbean nations are pursuing an action plan to secure slavery reparations from the UK through legal challenges and the training
topicMichelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan is the frontrunner to become the 10th UN secretary-general following an informal
topicFrance's debt climbs to highest since 1978
France's public debt reached 119% of gross domestic product at the end of June 2026. National statistics agency INSEE released the
topicSecret filming reveals teacher convicted of sexual abuse released early
A BBC investigation using secret filming found that a teacher convicted of sexual abuse in Indonesia received an early prison rele
topicSaudi-led coalition says defence intercepted Houthi missile fired at Riyadh
Saudi air defenses destroyed a ballistic missile targeting Khamis Mushait on October 2, 2026. Saudi Civil Defense reported limited