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At least 17 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India
17 October 2026News|Construction A “stampede” during a Hindu religious festival in eastern India has killed at least 17 people and ...
Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
17 October 2026Israeli drone attacks killed at least six Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to Palestinian medic...
Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver
17 October 2026United States President Donald Trump has drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans after waiving sanctions targetin...
Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
17 October 2026News|Religion Pope Leo has returned to the Vatican, four days after receiving surgery for lung cancer in Rome. The pope ...
Ilhan Omar’s lawyers demand the return of property seized in house raid
17 October 2026Lawyers for Democratic United States Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota have demanded the return of property seized ...
Why are Latin American countries building closer ties with Israel?
17 October 2026When Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on October 8 that Colombia would be moving its embassy to Jerusalem,...
Thousands rally for biggest protest in years against Tunisia’s Saied
17 October 2026Thousands of Tunisians have marched through the capital to protest against President Kais Saied, worsening living condit...
Why Trump’s latest White House press secretary lasted just five days
17 October 2026United States President Donald Trump’s latest press secretary has been let go after just five days on the job, followi...
Protesters clash with police during nationwide demonstrations in France
17 October 2026News|Protests Protesters have clashed with police in cities across France as major rallies take place across the country...
US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels
17 October 2026Tehran, Iran – Dozens of ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz in October as Iran and the United States...
