A multistorey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday afternoon, trapping many people under the rubble. Rescue teams are working to find survivors while authorities investigate why the building failed safety checks and was illegally occupied.
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The building collapsed around 1 p.m. local time in Eastleigh, a busy commercial area in Nairobi.
The building had more than 10 floors under construction, with shops illegally operating on the ground floor.
At least one injured person was rescued, but others are still missing or trapped under the debris.
Rescuers are using basic tools and some heavy equipment to clear the collapsed concrete and steel.
Authorities warned the building could collapse again because it was leaning against a neighboring structure.
Looting occurred after the collapse, and police used tear gas to control crowds.
Nairobi’s governor said the building had construction approval but no permission for people to use it, making the ground floor shops illegal.
Nationwide, 87% of buildings checked last year failed safety standards or lacked proper approval, highlighting poor enforcement.
Police will investigate and hold those responsible accountable for any negligence.
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Scientists studied how crows make visual decisions using a test that is often given to monkeys. They found that crows can decide the direction of moving dots twice as fast as monkeys, even though their brains are structured differently.
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The test used is called the random-dot-motion task, where subjects decide the direction of moving dots.
Crows do not have a neocortex like mammals, but use a different brain area called NCL for decision-making.
Two carrion crows were trained to peck at a screen to show their choice of dot movement direction.
The crows completed decisions in about 235 milliseconds, while monkeys take about 410 to 600 milliseconds.
Crows performed the task as accurately as monkeys and humans, with no loss of precision despite being faster.
Bird brains have a different structure from mammals, with clustered neurons rather than layered sheets.
This study suggests that the different brain structure in birds allows faster processing in some decision tasks.
The research was done by Andreas Nieder and Philipp Schmidbauer from the University of Tübingen.
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Meghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry, expressed that she feels very upset after reports that her father, Thomas Markle Sr., is being investigated for allegedly holding illegal child abuse material. The news about the 82-year-old has appeared recently in many newspapers.
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Meghan Markle is the Duchess of Sussex and married to Prince Harry.
Her father, Thomas Markle Sr., is 82 years old.
He is under investigation for allegedly possessing illegal child sexual abuse material.
Meghan said she was "deeply distressed" by these reports.
The news has been widely covered by tabloids in recent days.
Meghan publicly responded to the allegations through a statement.
No official charges have been announced yet regarding Thomas Markle Sr.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a full lockdown of the occupied West Bank after a shooting incident in Hebron. At the same time, Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is increasing settlers’ access to guns. There are also concerns about the United Nations’ role at the Rafah crossing in Gaza.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a complete lockdown of the occupied West Bank.
The lockdown comes after a shooting in the city of Hebron.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is allowing more settlers to carry firearms.
The West Bank is a territory under Israeli military control but claimed by Palestinians.
The Rafah crossing is a main border point between Gaza and Egypt.
Questions have been raised about how the UN operates at the Rafah crossing.
The situation involves tensions between Israel, Palestinian residents, and international actors.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a large military operation in the West Bank. This action follows a shooting attack by two Palestinian men that killed two Israeli soldiers.
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The attack involved two Palestinian men who shot and killed two Israeli soldiers.
Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a major military operation in response.
The operation targets the occupied West Bank area.
The attack and response have increased tensions in the region.
Netanyahu's statement came shortly after the shooting incident.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has explained why she distanced herself from her father, Thomas Markle, saying it was to protect her family after she learned of serious allegations against him in 2018. Their relationship had already cooled, with little contact since her 2018 wedding, as Thomas often spoke publicly about their estrangement.
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Meghan and her father, Thomas Markle, were once close but grew apart before her engagement in 2017.
Thomas Markle moved to Mexico after retiring in the US and gave many media interviews.
Thomas withdrew from Meghan and Harry’s 2018 wedding due to heart surgery but continued to speak publicly afterward.
Meghan says she first heard about disturbing allegations against her father in 2018, after marrying Prince Harry.
Since then, Meghan and Thomas have had very limited contact; she wrote to him after his surgery late last year.
Thomas Markle denies the allegations mentioned by Meghan.
Meghan said she kept her children from having contact with Thomas to protect them.
The public views of Meghan and her family relationships have been influenced by media stories and personal opinions.
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President Donald Trump praised UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for approving production at the North Sea's Jackdaw gas field, saying it will help make the UK richer. The project faced debates over environmental and economic impacts but could provide gas to heat millions of homes starting this month.
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The UK government approved drilling at the Jackdaw gas field, located 150 miles east of Aberdeen.
Jackdaw is operated by Adura, a partnership between Shell and Norwegian company Equinor.
Gas from Jackdaw could start flowing by the end of June and supply gas for about 11 years.
The gas field might meet around 1.6% of the UK's gas needs from 2026 to 2036.
Environmental groups say the project harms efforts to fight climate change and won’t improve energy security much.
Prime Minister Burnham said climate commitments have to be balanced with energy needs.
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh said Jackdaw’s gas will not lower energy bills this winter.
President Trump called Burnham “getting it done” and encouraged further North Sea energy development.
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Romania has accused Russia of attacking a cargo ship near its coast in the Black Sea, causing the ship to sink, killing one crew member and leaving three missing. This attack is part of a recent increase in drone strikes on commercial ships in the Black Sea region, which has raised concerns about the ongoing conflict related to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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A drone struck the cargo ship Khoryv about 24 km off Romania’s port of Constanta, sinking the ship.
The ship had 13 crew members from Ukraine and Azerbaijan; one died, three are missing, and nine were rescued.
The Khoryv was traveling from Turkey to Romania’s Sulina port, a key route for Ukrainian exports.
At least seven cargo ships have been attacked by drones near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria in the last two weeks.
These attacks have resulted in about 30 sailors killed or missing.
Romania and neighboring countries have asked NATO to quickly increase surveillance and protection for ships in the Black Sea.
NATO plans to send more patrol aircraft, radar systems, and drones to monitor the area.
Romanian, European, and Moldovan officials blame Russia for these attacks, while Russia has denied responsibility.
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The UK government has started a new public campaign called "Be Ready" to advise people on how to prepare for emergencies like severe weather or cyber-attacks. The campaign suggests keeping a three-day supply of water, food, and basic supplies at home, which has led to a calm response from the public and increased interest in emergency preparedness.
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The original 1980 "Protect and Survive" campaign on nuclear attack survival was met with skepticism and political backlash.
The new "Be Ready" campaign recommends storing three days' worth of bottled water, non-perishable food, a torch with batteries, a wind-up FM radio, a first aid kit, and a copy of a passport.
The advice encourages gradual stocking to avoid panic buying.
Emergency supply stores reported a surge in orders since the campaign launch.
Experts say there is little evidence that emergency preparedness messaging causes public panic.
Accurate and open communication helps people prepare proactively and reduces risks.
The campaign reflects a growing public interest in practical emergency planning after recent disruptions like Covid-19.
Three days of supplies is considered realistic, affordable, and manageable for most households.
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The olive harvest in the West Bank began on October 15, 2026, with a rise in violence against Palestinians by Israeli settlers and soldiers. Despite this, some settlers use social media to show peaceful and nationalistic scenes of olive picking, promoting these actions as part of their presence in the area.
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The olive harvest lasts from mid-October to the end of November in the West Bank.
Violence linked to the harvest has increased, with nearly 200 attacks recorded by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in 2026.
This year’s attacks have already surpassed the 185 incidents reported in 2025.
Palestinian farmers often start harvesting early to avoid clashes during the official harvest period.
Israeli settlers post photos and videos on social media showing olive picking at illegal settlements and invite others to join them.
These social media posts often include nationalist messages encouraging Jewish presence and claiming the land.
Some settlements have their own olive oil mills and promote making oil as part of their activities.
The violence includes bodily harm and damage to Palestinian crops and property during the harvest season.
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Foreign ministers from European and Middle Eastern countries met in Istanbul to warn the US and Israel against new military strikes on Iran. They said a new conflict would spread violence and raise oil prices. The group also called for an end to attacks on Saudi Arabia and for Iran to open the blocked Strait of Hormuz.
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Eight countries from Europe and the Middle East held a summit in Istanbul.
They formed a new group seeking to prevent more war in the region.
The ministers warned that military action against Iran would worsen the conflict and increase oil prices.
The strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil shipping, is currently blocked by Iranian forces.
The meeting included talks on Yemen, the Palestinian conflict, and the Russia-Ukraine war impact.
Ministers urged diplomacy and dialogue rather than military solutions.
Countries at the summit included Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, France, the UK, Germany, and Italy.
The group also condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and called for freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
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President Donald Trump expressed concern about the NFL’s first regular-season game in Paris, scheduled amid ongoing protests and unrest in France. Despite these worries, the NFL confirmed the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints will go ahead as planned with increased security measures.
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The NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints will take place Sunday at Stade de France near Paris.
France is experiencing protests and unrest, with warnings from the U.S. State Department for Americans to be cautious.
President Trump suggested the NFL could have postponed the game due to the situation in France.
The NFL and French officials are working together to ensure security for the game.
NFL executives stated there was never a plan to cancel or postpone the game.
The State Department issued a travel alert advising Americans in France to avoid protests and stay alert.
Curfews are in place in parts of Paris due to ongoing unrest.
NFL security teams, including the league’s Senior Vice President of Security, are on site in Paris preparing for the game.
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Israel is preparing for a legislative election following attacks by Hamas on October 7. Neither Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party nor Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party is expected to secure a clear majority, which means Arab parties in Israel might influence the final government formation.
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Israel is holding new legislative elections after incidents involving Hamas attacks.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads the Likud party.
Gadi Eisenkot, a former army chief, leads the Yashar party.
Neither Likud nor Yashar is expected to win enough seats for a majority in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.
Arab parties in Israel could become crucial in deciding who forms the next government.
The election context is influenced by recent conflicts in the region, including West Bank operations.
Political alliances and party performances will shape Israel’s upcoming government.
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One year after a ceasefire in Gaza, people are still trying to recover bodies buried under the rubble. Civil Defense officials have found about 1,000 bodies so far, but they believe thousands more remain trapped, including many in areas controlled by the Israeli army.
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The ceasefire in Gaza happened about one year ago.
Efforts to find bodies buried under rubble are ongoing.
Around 1,000 bodies have been recovered so far.
Between 8,000 and 10,000 bodies may still be under the debris.
About 3,000 of these bodies are believed to be in areas controlled by the Israeli army.
Civil Defense officials are leading the recovery work.
The situation remains difficult because of the large number of bodies and debris.
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Protests have spread across many European countries, starting with school-related issues in France and expanding to housing, military service, and economic concerns in other nations. Young people are unhappy with education, job security, housing, and government responses, fueling widespread unrest with no quick solution in sight.
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Protests began with teenagers in France and then spread to cities like Lisbon, Madrid, Milan, Brussels, and Tirana.
French police plan to deploy 70,000 officers and allow only union-organized marches.
Causes of unrest differ by country: education problems in France and Greece, housing issues in Spain and Portugal, and military service in Germany.
Young people feel they will be worse off than their parents and face problems like job insecurity and housing affordability.
Many protesters are concerned about paying for pensions they may never receive and the climate crisis.
Some protesters use symbols from global youth protests seen last year.
Far-right parties are trying to use the unrest to gain support by blaming immigrants and calling for stronger security.
Elections in Spain, France, Poland, and Italy this year could lead to major political changes in Europe.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told ABC News that the Starlink internet network is still not working fully, despite President Donald Trump saying it was fixed. Zelenskyy also said Ukraine has received only a small number of Patriot missiles from the U.S. while facing heavy missile attacks from Russia.
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Zelenskyy said Starlink’s service works but has limited range and is not fully functional.
President Trump said he had not yet spoken to Elon Musk about Starlink issues but expected the problem to be fixed.
Ukraine has received only 24 Patriot interceptor missiles in the last three months but needs about 350 per month.
On one night recently, Kyiv was hit by 30 Russian ballistic missiles.
The U.S. government controls Starshield systems, which help track missiles, but Starlink is a commercial service run by SpaceX.
Elon Musk said Starlink can only be used for civilian and defensive purposes, not offensive military actions.
Ukrainian officials said they are sometimes not getting early warnings about Russian missile attacks.
The U.S. has encouraged Ukraine to make peace concessions, and President Trump has urged Zelenskyy to stop attacks on Russian energy sites.
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Jamie Miller, a singer from Cardiff, has become the first Welsh artist in 15 years to reach number one on the UK singles chart with his song "Babydoll." The song became popular after going viral on TikTok and was helped by celebrities sharing it online.
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Jamie Miller is from Pontprennau, Cardiff in Wales.
"Babydoll" reached number one on the UK singles chart, the first by a Welsh artist since 2011.
Miller is the first solo male Welsh artist to top the chart in 41 years.
The song became popular after actress Jennifer Love Hewitt shared videos using the track on TikTok.
"Babydoll" also reached number one on the US iTunes pop chart and appeared on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Miller first gained attention as a contestant on The Voice UK nearly ten years ago.
He released "Babydoll" in August after considering quitting music earlier in 2026.
Jamie Miller recorded a version of "Babydoll" with actor Antonio Cipriano after a social media joke.
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J.K. Rowling has published a new essay defending her views on sex and gender, focusing on her activism supporting women’s rights and single-sex spaces. Meanwhile, author Sally Rooney is facing challenges as her publisher stopped distributing her books in the UK because of her financial support for a group banned by the British government.
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J.K. Rowling released an update to her 2020 essay on sex and gender, maintaining her original views.
Rowling supports women’s rights through a sexual assault support service and legal funding in Edinburgh.
She argues that modern transgender activism has strong institutional power and affects working-class women’s access to single-sex spaces.
Rowling opposes discrimination against transgender people but says biological sex should influence some space access.
Sally Rooney’s publisher stopped selling her books in Britain due to her support for Palestine Action, a group banned for terrorism links.
The British government banned Palestine Action in 2025 due to concerns over its activities.
Rooney accepts the consequences of supporting the group and has backing from civil liberties advocates.
Existing copies of Rooney’s books are still available despite the distribution halt.
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A multi-storey building collapsed in a busy area of Nairobi, Kenya, and many people are feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams are working at the site, and police used tear gas to stop looters trying to steal from nearby shops.
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A building with several floors fell down in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital.
The area is crowded with both homes and businesses.
Many people might be trapped inside the collapsed building.
Rescue workers are trying to find and help the trapped people.
Police used tear gas to control looters who were trying to steal from shops nearby.
The collapse caused panic and emergency response efforts in the area.
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Indonesian authorities seized 1.16 tonnes of ketamine worth $192 million from a Mongolian-flagged ship near North Sumatra this week. Eight crew members from the Malaysian vessel were arrested.
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The seizure involved 1.16 tonnes of ketamine, a powerful drug often used as an anesthetic.
The ketamine was valued at approximately $192 million.
The vessel was flagged in Mongolia but came from Malaysia.
The seizure happened in the waters off North Sumatra province, Indonesia.
Eight crew members on the ship were taken into custody by Indonesian authorities.
The ship was located in the Strait of Malacca, a key shipping route between Malaysia and Indonesia.
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