Monday 19th October 2026



Houthi ballistic missile attack kills 53 Yemeni soldiers, wounds 200 in Shabwa

Houthi ballistic missile attack kills 53 Yemeni soldiers, wounds 200 in Shabwa

International
Obama calls Trump administration’s investigation into Ilhan Omar ‘appalling’

Obama calls Trump administration’s investigation into Ilhan Omar ‘appalling’

International
French PM calls for partial curfews in cities to curb rioting and looting

French PM calls for partial curfews in cities to curb rioting and looting

International
Former US steel town struggles as workers feel left behind

Former US steel town struggles as workers feel left behind

International
‘Politics of love’ meets MAGA Christianity in Texas Senate race

‘Politics of love’ meets MAGA Christianity in Texas Senate race

International
North Korea warns of ‘grave situation’ at border, weighs more tactical weapons

North Korea warns of ‘grave situation’ at border, weighs more tactical weapons

International
Israeli police arrest suspects over settler attacks on US journalist, European diplomats

Israeli police arrest suspects over settler attacks on US journalist, European diplomats

International
Miami judge issues arrest warrant for Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdown

Miami judge issues arrest warrant for Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdown

International
Counter-terrorism team joins probe after Australian MP Helen Haines struck by car in alleged deliberate attack

Counter-terrorism team joins probe after Australian MP Helen Haines struck by car in alleged deliberate attack

International
Indonesia’s burned area 38pc higher than 2019 as hotspots continue to rise

Indonesia’s burned area 38pc higher than 2019 as hotspots continue to rise

International
Lula and Bolsonaro spar in fiery debate ahead of Brazil’s presidential run-off 

Lula and Bolsonaro spar in fiery debate ahead of Brazil’s presidential run-off 

International
Russia pounds Kyiv as Rubio denies pause in US intelligence sharing with Ukraine 

Russia pounds Kyiv as Rubio denies pause in US intelligence sharing with Ukraine 

International
Funding shortfall forces WFP to cut lifesaving food aid to Gaza

Funding shortfall forces WFP to cut lifesaving food aid to Gaza

International
Macron under pressure after France protests leave nearly 1,000 police injured

Macron under pressure after France protests leave nearly 1,000 police injured

International
Tensions soar as Iran says ready for another round of war with US

Tensions soar as Iran says ready for another round of war with US

International
Indonesia fire hotspots quadruple to 1,104 as haze disrupts 2,458 domestic flights

Indonesia fire hotspots quadruple to 1,104 as haze disrupts 2,458 domestic flights

International
Rubio denies Ukraine intelligence pause, urges Zelensky to focus on ending war

Rubio denies Ukraine intelligence pause, urges Zelensky to focus on ending war

International
Trump backs Netanyahu ahead of tight Israeli election, warns voters against rivals

Trump backs Netanyahu ahead of tight Israeli election, warns voters against rivals

International
Expedition fails to find fresh clues in hunt for Amelia Earhart’s plane

Expedition fails to find fresh clues in hunt for Amelia Earhart’s plane

International
Trump defends Russia sanction waivers, slams Zelensky over attack on key oil terminal

Trump defends Russia sanction waivers, slams Zelensky over attack on key oil terminal

International