A gold mine in a remote area of Colombia collapsed, killing fourteen people and injuring others. Rescue operations have stopped due to the difficult location, which can only be reached by boat or plane.
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An illegal gold mine collapsed in a remote part of Colombia.
Fourteen people died in the collapse.
Several other people were injured.
The mine is located in dense rainforest.
The site is only accessible by boat or plane.
Search and rescue efforts have been stopped.
The mine was operating without legal permission.
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Australian police said the attack on independent lawmaker Helen Haines, who was hit by a car outside her office, was an isolated and deliberate incident. Haines is in critical condition after surgery, and the suspect is in custody while police consider serious charges.
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Helen Haines was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV near her office in Wangaratta, Victoria.
The attack happened on a Monday, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was deliberate.
Haines, aged 65, lost a leg and remains in critical condition in a Melbourne hospital.
The suspect is a 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee, Victoria, currently held by the police.
Police are looking at charges including causing harm to a Commonwealth public official, with a penalty up to 10 years in prison.
A bystander named Ricky Jefferies stopped the attacker and removed a knife from him.
The motive behind the attack is unknown.
There has been a recent rise in threats and abuse against Australian politicians.
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Curfews were put in place in several French cities, including Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Nice, to stop looting during recent violent protests. French leaders said a state of emergency might be declared as the unrest continues. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump used the situation in France to warn U.S. voters about immigration ahead of the midterm elections.
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Curfews started in major French cities to prevent looting and violence during protests.
Paris imposed a curfew from 11 pm to 6 am in areas affected by rioting and looting.
In some cities, curfews were applied specifically to minors during nighttime hours.
The protests began over rising living costs and education funding concerns.
Police admitted losing control during parts of the protests, which included property damage and injuries.
The Yellow Vest movement called for more protests despite the curfews.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said declaring a state of emergency is possible.
President Trump criticized France's immigration policies during a U.S. rally, linking them to the unrest.
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Protests in Albania have continued for seven days, with clashes between mainly student protesters and police. The protesters want Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign, citing poor university conditions and corruption, while hundreds have been injured in the violence.
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The protests have lasted seven consecutive days in Albania.
Most protesters are high school and university students.
Official reports say 295 people were injured, including 186 police officers.
Protesters attacked a police station and government buildings in Tirana, the capital city.
The government says the protests are influenced by forces in Europe and the US.
Police used water cannons, tear gas, and pepper spray against protesters.
Legal representatives say police have arrested some people unrelated to the protests with little evidence.
Protest leaders coordinate supplies like first aid and lawyers and try to protect participants.
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Australian police charged a man for intentionally hitting lawmaker Helen Haines with a car outside her office, leaving her critically injured. The driver, Brendan Nugent, was also found with a knife and faces several charges including harming a public official.
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Helen Haines was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser near her office in Wangaratta, Australia.
The attack occurred on Monday afternoon and was described by police as deliberate.
Haines is in critical condition and has undergone surgery, including the loss of a leg.
Brendan Nugent, 43, was arrested at the scene and is charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentional injury, and harming a public official.
A local barber, Ricky Jefferies, helped restrain the attacker until police arrived.
Political violence is rare in Australia but threats to officials have increased recently.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed support for Haines and called the attack a serious test for the country.
The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and investigations by federal and state police continue.
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Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was deliberately hit by a car outside her office and has lost a leg after surgery. The driver, Brendan Nugent, was arrested, and police are investigating the attack, which is uncommon in Australia but comes amid a rise in threats to politicians.
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Helen Haines, an independent Australian lawmaker, was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser near her office in Wangaratta on October 19, 2026.
The attack was deliberate; the driver made a U-turn to hit her again after passing.
Haines was critically injured, underwent surgery, and lost a leg.
The driver, Brendan Nugent, was restrained by a local barber named Ricky Jefferies and then arrested.
Police found a knife in Nugent’s car, and he was known to law enforcement.
The investigation involves federal and state police, as well as the counter-terrorism squad.
Charges may include harm to a government official, which can lead to up to 10 years in prison.
The motive for the attack is still unknown, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for calm as the investigation continues.
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U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Oslo to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders to develop a peace plan to present to Russia. After Oslo, Witkoff plans to travel to Russia to meet President Putin and discuss the proposals aimed at ending the conflict.
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Steve Witkoff, a White House envoy, is leading peace talks in Oslo with Ukraine and European nations.
The meeting will include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and representatives from the U.K., France, Germany, Poland, the EU, and NATO.
Following the Oslo meeting, Witkoff plans to visit Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin.
Jared Kushner, an adviser to President Trump, will join the Oslo talks virtually due to illness.
The talks are based on proposals developed over the past week by U.S., Ukrainian, and European representatives.
The peace plan focuses on securing Ukraine’s future with security guarantees and economic support, and creating conditions for lasting peace between Russia and Europe.
The discussions also include efforts to free Stephen Hubbard, a retired American teacher detained in Russia.
President Trump is guiding this process to end the war and build a lasting peace beneficial to all involved.
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Four people died after heavy rain from Storm Adam caused severe flooding in eastern Spain. The flooding forced evacuations, trapped many residents, and prompted shelter-in-place orders for tens of thousands of people.
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Storm Adam brought up to 700 liters (185 gallons) of rain per square meter in 24 hours in the Valencia region.
Four people died: two in Oliva, one in Sagunto, and one in Catalonia.
About 800,000 people were ordered to stay indoors at the storm’s peak, later reduced to 87,000.
Rescue teams carried out over 400 rescues, using helicopters to winch people from rooftops.
Floodwaters isolated several coastal towns and turned streets into strong flowing torrents.
More than 2,000 people were evacuated, especially in the town of Oliva.
The floods recalled severe flooding in Valencia in 2024, which caused over 230 deaths.
Spain had its hottest September on record last month, following the warmest summer on mainland Spain.
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Vice President Vance said he will not take a side in the Israeli election and will not endorse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This came after President Trump publicly supported Netanyahu’s bid for reelection.
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Vice President Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu for reelection.
He said he was “not pro-endorsing him” and “not anti-endorsing him.”
Vance made these comments during an interview on Air Force Two.
The question about endorsement followed President Trump’s public support for Netanyahu.
Netanyahu is running for another term as Israel’s Prime Minister.
Vice President Vance’s response shows he is staying neutral on this foreign political issue.
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Sally Rooney has stopped selling her books in the UK because she planned to give her earnings to Palestine Action, a group listed as a terrorist organization by UK law. This decision comes after many people were arrested for supporting the group, and Rooney’s publishers want to avoid legal problems.
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Sally Rooney is a well-known novelist who planned to donate her royalties to Palestine Action.
Palestine Action is designated as a terrorist group under UK law.
Thousands of people have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action.
Rooney and her publishers have decided to stop supplying her books in the UK to avoid prosecution.
Hundreds of authors have signed a letter supporting Rooney’s decision.
Some UK media criticized Rooney strongly for her stance.
The case may influence a UK Supreme Court ruling related to Palestine Action.
Copies of Rooney’s latest book, Intermezzo, are still available but may soon run out.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States of delaying the delivery of Patriot interceptor missiles already paid for by European countries, which are meant to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks. Despite these claims, the US denies reducing intelligence support to Ukraine, while tensions remain high between Kyiv and Washington amid ongoing Russian missile strikes.
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Zelensky said the US Pentagon has not signed off on sending Patriot missiles paid for by European allies to Ukraine.
Several European countries have missiles ready to send but are waiting for US approval.
Ukraine reported they did not receive early warnings of recent powerful Russian missile attacks.
President Trump defended a diesel deal with Russia and criticized Zelensky’s handling of military aid requests.
Trump stated he may meet Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi Jinping to discuss nuclear disarmament and the Ukraine war.
Kremlin confirmed talks about a possible meeting between Trump, Putin, and Xi have been mentioned.
Ukrainian officials fear such talks could encourage Russia to continue its war efforts.
Recent Russian strikes have caused major power outages in Ukraine and killed at least six people, including children.
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A US air strike in southern Somalia in November 2025 injured a boy named Abdiqadir Salah and affected several families. The US Africa Command says their review found no strong proof that their strikes caused civilian deaths or damage, but families and independent monitors report casualties and destruction during the offensive.
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The air strike happened in November 2025 near Jamaame, in Somalia’s southern Jubaland state.
Abdiqadir Salah was seven years old when injured by shrapnel that remains in his body.
His mother, Maryam Haji Abdi Guled, now personally cares for him due to his injuries.
The US military acknowledges strikes on November 14 and 15, 2025, but denies causing civilian harm.
United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) says its review did not confirm that US strikes more likely than not caused reported civilian casualties.
Families interviewed describe deaths, injuries, displacement, and loss of homes during the offensive.
Independent groups recorded about 84-88 strikes by the US in Somalia through September 2026, showing a rise in air operations under President Donald Trump.
AFRICOM’s investigation might be reopened if new information appears, but it did not confirm whether it interviewed victims or witnesses.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that slowdowns in the SpaceX Starshield system are harming Ukraine's early warning air defense. Starshield is a military service managed by the US Department of Defense linked to SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. The US government has not yet explained why the system is facing these speed limits.
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President Zelenskyy reported that speed restrictions on Starshield affect Ukraine’s air defense early warning.
Starshield is a defense tool run by the US military, based on SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network.
The Pentagon controls Starshield, not SpaceX directly.
These speed limits slow down how quickly the system can provide warnings.
The US government has not publicly explained why the speed limits are in place.
Ukraine relies on Starshield to detect and respond to air threats.
Zelenskyy is seeking more information about the problem with the system.
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Many young people in Tunisia are thinking about leaving the country because they face money problems, unemployment, and a lack of opportunities. Some blame the government’s slow progress, while others still support President Kais Saied and hope for change.
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Many young Tunisians struggle to pay for basic needs like rent, loans, and education.
The country’s unemployment rate was 14.9% in mid-2026, but among young people aged 15 to 24, it was much higher at 35.4%.
Female university graduates face an unemployment rate of 35.6%, compared to 14.2% for male graduates.
Around two-thirds of young Tunisians have thought about leaving the country to find better jobs and a better life.
Support for President Saied is mixed: some Tunisians believe he wants to help but faces obstacles, while others feel no real improvement has happened under his rule.
People want the government to be clearer about its plans and more accountable for results.
Economic challenges and concerns about the future are driving many young people to consider emigrating.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer, is on trial for allegedly killing Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024. The court heard he had surgery between the killings and attempts to hide the bodies, and CCTV shows him buying cleaning supplies and items used in disposing of the bodies.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon is accused of killing Jesse Baird and Luke Davies on 19 February 2024.
He was a police officer and used his service weapon in the shootings.
Lamarre-Condon had minor surgery at St Vincent’s hospital on 21 February, two days after the killings.
The surgery was minor, with no major restrictions or follow-up needed, and he was discharged two hours later.
CCTV showed him buying gumboots and cleaning tools the day after the shootings.
He also purchased tarpaulins and other items later on 21 February.
Police say he drove to Bungonia, where the victims’ bodies were found.
The defense says the shootings were accidents during self-defense, and Lamarre-Condon panicked afterward, leading to the clean-up and body disposal.
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The European Union has announced a new plan to strengthen its presence in the Arctic as melting ice opens new shipping routes and more countries compete for resources there. The strategy focuses on cooperating with other northern countries, improving security, and reducing dependence on the United States amid rising tensions with Russia and Washington.
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The EU’s new Arctic strategy aims to increase its influence as the region gains importance due to climate change and geopolitical competition.
Three EU members—Denmark, Finland, and Sweden—are Arctic nations, giving the bloc direct interests in the area.
The strategy includes partnering with non-EU countries like Canada, Norway, and the UK through regular meetings.
The United States is mentioned only a few times, signaling some European caution despite recent security deals with Greenland and Denmark.
The EU plans to build its own submarine internet cable system to connect Greenland to Europe, reducing reliance on the US.
The EU also wants to enhance satellite internet services in the Arctic through its IRIS² project, competing with private networks like SpaceX’s Starlink.
Security concerns include threats like drone attacks and sabotage of undersea cables, particularly from Russia.
The EU intends to increase its number of icebreaker ships and share resources among member states to improve Arctic operations.
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Brendan Nugent, a 43-year-old forestry campaigner, has been named as the driver arrested for an alleged attack on Helen Haines. Nugent has a background in forest science and was involved in environmental activism before his arrest.
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Brendan Nugent is 43 years old and has long campaigned on forestry issues in north east Victoria.
He holds a master's degree in forest ecosystems science from The University of Melbourne.
Nugent was a registered business owner in Wangaratta and was active in the Save our Strathbogie Forest Group until about 2019-20.
The group campaigns against logging in the Strathbogie region.
Group members and campaigners expressed shock about his arrest because he was once seen as thoughtful and reasonable.
Helen Haines is a known public figure and climate change advocate whom Nugent had previously praised.
The accused was involved in forestry campaigns and had positive interactions with Haines on social media in 2019.
More details about the case are expected to be released later.
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Saudi Arabia has postponed its major investment conference, called the Future Investment Initiative (FII), until next year due to ongoing attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi group. These attacks have targeted parts of Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh’s airport, causing deaths and injuries and leading government offices and companies to have employees work from home.
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The FII conference, nicknamed “Davos in the Desert,” was scheduled for October 26-29, 2026, but will now happen next year.
Houthis, an Iran-backed group fighting in Yemen, have launched strikes on Saudi Arabia, hitting military, energy, and civilian targets.
The attacks killed at least 18 people and injured many more.
Riyadh’s international airport was attacked on October 8, causing smoke and flames.
Saudi government employees in Riyadh have been instructed to work from home due to security concerns.
Major office buildings, including the Kingdom Centre and companies in the King Abdullah Financial District, also asked workers to stay home.
The FII conference promotes Saudi Arabia’s plan to diversify its economy towards tourism, sports, and technology and attracts global business leaders.
Notable planned speakers included top leaders from Google, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock.
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Barn owls have been found nesting in Manhattan for the first time in modern history, according to an expert. David Muir reports on the rare presence of these owls in the city.
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Barn owls have made their home in Manhattan, which is unusual.
This is the first modern record of barn owls nesting in the city.
An expert confirmed the owls’ presence.
David Muir covered the story in a news report.
Barn owls are typically found in rural or suburban areas, not major cities like Manhattan.
The report was shared on October 19, 2026.
The story highlights an example of wildlife adapting to urban environments.
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Representative Rashida Tlaib has asked the U.S. government to arrest an Israeli soldier, Sean Glass, who is accused of being involved in the killing of a five-year-old Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, in Gaza. Tlaib said the U.S. must investigate Glass because of legal agreements that cover war crimes and genocide.
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Rashida Tlaib is a U.S. Representative calling for the arrest of Israeli soldier Sean Glass.
Sean Glass is linked to the death of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in January 2024.
The Hind Rajab Foundation says Glass led a military unit near the scene when the girl’s vehicle was attacked.
Hind Rajab’s family and rescuers were also killed in the attack on their vehicle.
The vehicle Rajab was in had 335 bullet holes; Israeli authorities initially blamed a firefight.
An independent group found no evidence of an exchange of gunfire and said only Israeli forces were present.
The killing sparked international outrage and is seen by some as part of a genocidal war on Gaza.
The U.S. continues to support Israel diplomatically and militarily despite accusations of war crimes.
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