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First published 22 October 2026
A U.S. special envoy met Vladimir Putin in Russia to present proposals aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting followed discussions with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reflected continuing disagreement over the terms and format of possible peace talks.
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Riyadh’s airport reopened to limited traffic after disruptions linked to the regional conflict. Saudi civil aviation authorities said an attack later hit King Fahd International Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia and killed one Saudi resident.
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A new United Nations report says the world is heading toward greater warming than experts projected last year and identifies U.S. policy as a major factor in the worsening outlook.
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention called an emergency virtual summit after Nigeria reported its first Ebola case. The outbreak was first detected in Congo in May and has since spread across the region.
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The Kremlin said Russia had agreed to resume talks involving Ukraine and the United States on ending the war, while also saying recent proposals offered little of value and that new ideas had been discussed.
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A drone attack on a market in Abyei, a region disputed by Sudan and South Sudan, killed at least 153 people, according to a local official. The official blamed Sudan’s military, while the death toll was expected to rise.
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Pakistan arrested Faheem Akram, who is alleged to have sold more than five million counterfeit postage labels for $2 each in a case pursued by U.S. authorities.
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An Australian Federal Police official told a parliamentary inquiry that artificial intelligence is increasing the pace and scale of youth crime and radicalisation, with the process potentially occurring within days.
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Senior officials cited by Reuters said Iran has deliberately prolonged negotiations with the United States, reflecting deep distrust and fears of renewed military action.
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An attack by militants affiliated with the Islamic State killed 48 people in Mali’s Ménaka region, according to a lawmaker.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is again receiving early warnings from partners about incoming Russian missiles after recent strikes occurred without sufficient notice.
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The European Union announced a new Arctic strategy as climate change and security concerns reshape the region, amid heightened tensions involving Greenland, Iceland and the wider Arctic.
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The U.S.-Ukraine alliance is facing a major rupture as President Donald Trump eases pressure on Russia and Kyiv reports disruptions to satellite support for its military operations, developments that could affect the war and transatlantic relations.
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Houthi forces attacked Taiz, a besieged Yemeni city that the United Nations says is at grave risk. The conflict has intensified since airstrikes shattered a ceasefire that had largely halted Yemen’s civil war.
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A suspect was arrested after the historic town hall in Limoges was set ablaze during unrest, with the clock tower’s spire collapsing in the fire, French media reported.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the Associated Press.
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Recent steps by President Trump that appear to favor Vladimir Putin reflect his growing desire to normalize relations with Moscow, even if Ukraine is further undercut, The New York Times reported.
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President Donald Trump said he was open to holding three-way arms-control talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as November 2026. He described possible discussions on nuclear weapons, denuclearization and trade.
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Drone attacks in Sudan killed three children in Khartoum and dozens of civilians in Kordofan, according to residents and local sources. The attacks highlight the continuing escalation of the conflict.
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Paris police imposed overnight curfews in two areas after France experienced its worst rioting in years, including violence targeting public buildings and businesses. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu also backed limited, localized curfews in affected areas.
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The World Food Program has reduced assistance to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza and 200,000 in the West Bank because of funding shortages. Its acting head is appealing for $450 million to restore food aid and provide hot meals and parcels for six months.
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French bond and stock markets came under renewed selling after violent protests led to burned public buildings, looted shops and about 2,400 arrests. The spread between French and German 10-year borrowing costs widened, adding pressure to France’s public finances.
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Three missiles struck a camp in Yemen’s government-controlled Shabwa province that officials said was being used as a training centre for new recruits. Local authorities reported that 50 security recruits were killed.
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Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges in Kenya. According to the report, all but one of the victims were children.
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Violent unrest has spread across parts of Europe, including France and Albania, increasing pressure on governments and security forces. The developments are raising broader concerns about political instability and public order in the region.
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Russia fired ballistic missiles and more than 200 drones at targets across Ukraine, damaging more than 10 energy facilities. Ukrainian officials said the attack disrupted electricity supplies to more than half a million households.
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Russia launched a large overnight air assault on Ukraine, damaging energy facilities and cutting power to more than half a million households. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine received no advance warning from its partners.
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Egypt agreed to support Saudi Arabia as fighting with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen escalated. The conflict has killed at least 19 people, disrupted thousands of flights and unsettled global markets.
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France imposed curfews in parts of Paris and other cities after nationwide rioting. The interior minister acknowledged that police were underprepared for the scale of the unrest, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended their efforts and pledged to restore order.
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North Korea threatened to resume propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts and deploy more weapons along its border with South Korea. The warning came amid continuing tensions after mine blasts injured three South Korean soldiers last month.
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