World briefing · 2026-10-18
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians as military conducts raid in occupied West Bank
- Top story Israeli settlers attack Palestinians as military conducts raid in occupied West Bank 15 outlets
- Politics Trump endorses Netanyahu days before Israeli election, warns US could face Iran alone if PM loses 9 outlets
- Conflict Carney Says Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta Killed 4 and Injured Dozens 13 outlets · 3 stories
- World Pope Leo leads Sunday prayers in first major public appearance since lung cancer surgery 11 outlets · 3 stories
- Watch Coverage rising around Ukraine, Iran, United States last 10 h
- Markets VIX (fear gauge) ▲ 21.4% · Brent crude ▼ 1.5% on the day
- Disaster Red alert: tropical cyclone CHAMPI-26 UN GDACS
- Trending The world is searching “bella hadid” 4 countries
- Coming up IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, Bangkok (new World Economic Outlook) today
- Coming up Malaysia Airlines to resume Jeddah, Madinah services tomorrow after safety review today
World
- Pope Leo leads Sunday prayers in first major public appearance since lung cancer surgery 11 outlets
- Austrian Air flight from TLV to Vienna makes emergency landing due to bomb threat 5 outlets
- 'France is burning': Trump blames immigration as violent riots engulf French cities 8 outlets
- UAE vice president discusses regional developments with Saudi minister in Abu Dhabi, WAM reports 4 outlets
- At least 19 dead and 25 hurt in stampede at India religious gathering 5 outlets
- Taiwan says drives away 16 Chinese ships involved in ‘maritime harassment’ 5 outlets
Conflict & Defence
- Carney Says Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta Killed 4 and Injured Dozens 13 outlets
- Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia as Houthis warn Cairo against military intervention 9 outlets
- Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump accuses him of not wanting to end the war 8 outlets
- Massive Ukrainian drone attack hit oil facility, bridge, and data center in St. Petersburg 3 outlets
- Lithuanians take shelter, Nato jets scramble as suspected drone explodes 4 outlets
- 'Like we had a war': France left reeling after nationwide violent protests 4 outlets
Geopolitics
- Many don’t know what my decision is: Donald Trump on sanctions waiver to Russia 5 outlets
- Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going 4 outlets
- Rubio Says Trump To Take up to 60 Days To Weigh Russia Sanctions 2 outlets
- Pakistani, Egyptian foreign ministers condemn Houthi attacks, reaffirm solidarity with Saudi Arabia 3 outlets
- Russia sanctions waiver is a 60-day pause; Europe refused to target India, China over oil: US 2 outlets
- Saudi, Jordanian foreign ministers discuss regional tensions, efforts to contain conflicts 3 outlets
Politics & Decisions
- Trump endorses Netanyahu days before Israeli election, warns US could face Iran alone if PM loses 9 outlets
- Trump once questioned Obama's citizenship. Now Obama is speaking out for Ilhan Omar. 2 outlets
- Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula face off in first debate as supporters fill streets 2 outlets
- Ejercito: Senate ready to extend courtesy to OVP at budget hearing 1 outlets
- Will Trump’s endorsement boost Netanyahu’s chances of winning the election? 2 outlets
- No dynasty, no celebrity: Cielo Magno to take shot at Senate 1 outlets
Markets & Economy
- Anthropic says it’s committing 5% of its shares to a ‘public benefit fund’ 4 outlets
- Zelenskyy says Trump is pushing Ukraine to capitulate to Russia 2 outlets
- London Home Sellers Boost Asking Prices Again After Tough Year 2 outlets
- AI Trade Reversal Pierces Asia’s Star Picks-and-Shovels Stocks 2 outlets
- Marcos orders creation of carbon market 1 outlets
- Japanese Equities Set to Fall on Tech Share Selloff, Higher Oil 1 outlets
Tech & AI
- Southeast Asia’s ethnic Chinese traders feel the China squeeze 2 outlets
- TikTok permanently suspends advertising account for Elon Musk documentary: Report 3 outlets
- China considers new export curbs on solar, AI, biotech 2 outlets
- Apple’s HomeViews Reportedly Collected Dust in Warehouses ‘For the Better Part of a Year’ 1 outlets
- A Savannah police officer gave her Flock login to her ICE agent husband 2 outlets
- Outrage after Meta suspends No Kings Instagram account during protests 1 outlets
India
- Tiger Shroff Firing News Live: टाइगर श्रॉफ पर फायरिंग, बिश्नोई गैंग ने ली जिम्मेदारी; हिरासत में एक संदिग्ध 2 outlets
- Rain, poor crowd control likely led to Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: What we know so far 3 outlets
- 'Dirty tricks to prolong illegal arrest': Dipke as CJP awaits Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das' release 2 outlets
- फ्रांस में सबसे बड़ा प्रदर्शन: 2000 गिरफ्तार; सड़कों पर लाखों लोग; राष्ट्रपति मैक्रों ने क्या चेतावनी दी? 1 outlets
- Omar Abdullah seeks action over attack on J&K-bound bus in Haryana 1 outlets
- Delhi Police register at least 10 FIRs against alleged right-wing activists over assaults on protesters 2 outlets
Canada
- The ultimate humidifier guide: Best picks for every room 1 outlets
- Favourite Family Recipe: Helen’s kiwi pavlova 1 outlets
Sports
- Arsenal show 'champion's spirit' to edge out Nottingham Forest thanks to Noni Madueke late show 7 outlets
- Neville delivers Carrick warning after Man Utd 'stepping stone' performance 2 outlets
- Two killed, including 6-year-old, after truck drives through Kansas youth soccer game 4 outlets
- Agha's comeback century sinks Sri Lanka and gives Pakistan winning start in cricket tri-series 3 outlets
- Mbappe double, Guler stunner propel Real Madrid past Sevilla ahead of El Clasico 1 outlets
- NFL Week 6 questions, takeaways: Browns atop AFC North, Texans hold off Jaguars in London 1 outlets
Movies, Music & Culture
- ‘We are beyond heartbroken’: Cindy Crawford, Rande and Kaia Gerber share tributes to Presley 2 outlets
- Betty McGuire Dies: Broadway Actress & ‘Growing Pains’ Guest Star Was 100 3 outlets
- Bowlers, Shafali, Mandhana power India to series win 1 outlets
- Jesse Eisenberg Reveals TV Show Details as ‘The Debut’ Closes a Star-Studded London Film Festival 2 outlets
- Dragons seize 2-0 advantage in Taiwan Series 1 outlets
- Tampa Bay Rays even series against Guardians 1 outlets
Science & Health
- As Ebola spreads in eastern Congo, mothers and children shun vital care 4 outlets
- Commentary: Despite devastating floods, Nepal has limited options for climate compensation 2 outlets
- AI, climate and private capital reveal Asia's diverging fortunes 1 outlets
- Starting but Not Finishing: The Malaria Vaccine Challenge in South Sudan - Findings from the Malaria Vaccine Post-Introduction Evaluation (PIE) (October 2026) 1 outlets
- Warning signs could predict inflammatory bowel disease a decade before diagnosis 1 outlets
- How China made climate resilience part of its economic growth strategy 1 outlets
From the source
- Share the journey, not the noise: government launches measures to prevent noise and antisocial behaviour on transport 1 outlets
- MHRA consults on proposals to allow schools to keep spare adrenaline nasal sprays on site 1 outlets
- £140 million boost to urgent care to ease winter pressures on NHS 1 outlets
Claims circulating
- Trump can rename an ocean. But can he force people to use the new name? 1 outlets
- 16 claims about Hegseth we've debunked 1 outlets
- Denzel Washington: 19 rumors we've fact-checked 1 outlets
- Kmart used to sell pet monkeys in the 1960s. It wasn't alone 1 outlets
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