Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier, was missing for over a month in Yellowstone National Park before being caught safely in a live trap and reunited with her family. She was underweight but alert when found, and had survived alone in the park’s wilderness despite dangers from wild animals.
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Luna escaped from her family’s cabin in Yellowstone on September 10 when housekeeping accidentally opened the door.
She was seen crossing roads, walking in employee housing, and entering lodges, showing survival instincts.
Volunteers used a live trap baited with the family’s scent to catch Luna after many days of searching.
Luna was examined by a veterinarian who confirmed she was underweight but in good condition.
Locals and tourists calling or chasing her made Luna hide more deeply in the park.
The rescue team avoided using food bait to prevent attracting bears or other wildlife.
The search had a limited time frame due to the approaching cold winter weather.
Yellowstone covers about 3,500 square miles across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho and is home to bears, wolves, and other predators.
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Thousands of people from opposition parties, unions, and indigenous groups protested in Colombia against President Abelardo de la Espriella’s new government policies. They are concerned about cuts to social programs, labor protections, and economic reforms after changes made by the previous left-wing government led by Gustavo Petro.
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Protests were held in major Colombian cities, including the capital, Bogota, on October 14, 2026.
The protest was organized by a coalition including opposition parties, trade unions, indigenous groups, and social movements.
President de la Espriella supports budget cuts and free-market policies, reversing reforms made by former President Gustavo Petro.
Petro, Colombia’s first left-wing president, expanded public university access and labor protections before leaving office.
Colombia’s Congress must approve the 2027 budget, which includes austerity measures proposed by de la Espriella’s administration.
The government gave police new powers to limit violent protests and blockades, though this week’s protests were mostly peaceful.
De la Espriella won the presidency in June 2026 as a far-right political newcomer, campaigning on reducing crime, limiting immigration, and shrinking government.
Protesters worry about losses in labor protections, healthcare, and government support programs.
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked the headquarters of Saudi Arabia's state oil company, Aramco, in Dhahran. The strike damaged the top three floors of the building but caused no casualties. Saudi forces intercepted several missiles and drones targeting Riyadh and other cities.
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The attack targeted Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran, damaging offices of top officials.
No deaths or injuries occurred at the Aramco building during this strike.
Saudi authorities intercepted multiple missiles and drones aimed at Riyadh, Dhahran, and Al-Kharj.
One person was injured by debris from an intercepted missile in Riyadh.
The Houthis said the attacks were retaliation for Saudi military actions in Yemen.
Recent Houthi strikes have severely disrupted Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, causing deaths and injuries.
Fighting in Yemen is intensifying, with more casualties and blocked aid to millions of people.
Houthis are considered a major armed group supported by Iran and are challenging a key U.S. ally, Saudi Arabia.
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The UK government has threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the country if Eritrea does not accept more migrants and foreign nationals being returned. New travel restrictions will also limit Eritrean diplomats’ movements in the UK, matching limits placed on British officials in Eritrea.
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UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned Eritrea to accept returns of migrants and foreign offenders or face a full entry ban.
Eritrean diplomats in the UK will be restricted from traveling more than 60 km outside London without permission.
Eritreans made up 18% of small boat migrants arriving in the UK in the year to June.
The UK accuses Eritrea of stopping cooperation on return agreements earlier this year.
Other countries like Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo have faced similar UK visa restrictions over migrant return issues.
Since early 2027, over 20,400 people have arrived in the UK by small boats, a 40% drop from last year.
The UK deported more than 40,600 people from July 2026 to June 2027, up 8% from the previous year.
Less than 6,000 of those returned had a criminal conviction.
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case about whether Paramount Global broke a law that protects people’s video viewing information from being shared without permission. The case involves a man named Michael Salazar, who said Paramount shared his video watching data with Facebook without his consent. During the hearing, the justices questioned the lawyer for Paramount and laughed at some of his examples.
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The case is called Salazar v. Paramount Global and focuses on the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) from 1988.
The VPPA aims to protect people’s video viewing history and personal info from being shared without consent.
Salazar claims Paramount shared his video watching history on its website with Facebook without his permission.
Paramount argues that Salazar is not protected by the law because he subscribed to a newsletter, not a video service.
The Supreme Court justices questioned this argument and discussed examples, including whether businesses like Chick-fil-A showing videos on their site count as video service providers.
The Court is deciding how to apply a 1988 law to modern digital services that share video content online.
Lower courts are split on whether signing up for a newsletter from a video provider counts as a "consumer" under the law.
The Court’s verdict could affect digital privacy rules for video streaming and online services.
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Several cargo ships have been attacked by drones near the Black Sea coast of NATO countries, including Bulgaria, leading to ship sinkings and evacuations. NATO and the affected countries are considering redeploying anti-drone defenses to better protect shipping routes in the area.
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On October 13, suspected Russian drone attacks sank a cargo ship and forced the evacuation of another near Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.
Five ships have been attacked in the exclusive economic zones of NATO member countries in the Black Sea.
Ukrainian-operated ship Chelsea 3 was hit by three drones, but all crew members were safely evacuated.
Eleven crew members are missing from the cargo ship Dignity, which sank after an attack; five survivors were rescued.
Bulgaria plans to join NATO’s $40 billion Drone Edge initiative to develop more counter-drone systems over five years.
Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey are working together to protect freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.
The Montreux Convention limits military exercises and ship movements in the Black Sea, affecting Russia’s naval operations.
Ukraine uses aerial and sea drones to disrupt Russian shipping and ports, while Russia uses drones to attack Ukrainian and other regional ships.
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French anti-terrorism investigators have taken over the case of a school shooting near Marseille. The 14-year-old suspect is linked to an online group called the True Crime Community, and two teachers were injured when the student used a hunting rifle hidden in a guitar case.
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The shooting happened at a school near Marseille, France.
The suspect is a 14-year-old student.
Two teachers were shot and wounded.
The weapon was a hunting rifle concealed in a guitar case.
French anti-terrorism prosecutors are now leading the investigation.
The suspect appears to be connected to the True Crime Community, an online group.
The True Crime Community is known for interest in violent acts and mass killers.
Security experts are studying links between such online groups and violent behavior.
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A Brooklyn shop owner said that after singer Kelly Clarkson criticized the store online for poor customer service, employees have received death threats. The co-owner, Adam Rubin, expressed concern for the safety of his staff following the incident.
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Kelly Clarkson complained about a "rude" experience at a Brooklyn shop on social media.
The shop’s employees reportedly received death threats after Clarkson's post.
Adam Rubin, a co-owner of the store, spoke publicly about the threats.
Rubin said the threats are causing worry for the safety of the store workers.
The situation began after a negative interaction between Clarkson and the shop staff.
Rubin believes that Clarkson’s remarks exposed the store to danger.
The story was reported by TMZ on Wednesday.
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An Israeli quadcopter drone dropped a bomb near the village of Zibqin in southern Lebanon. This attack happened even though Lebanon and Israel agreed to a truce in June. Several nearby villages were also targeted by similar attacks.
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An Israeli quadcopter drone dropped a bomb near Zibqin village in southern Lebanon.
Multiple nearby villages were also attacked.
These bombings occurred despite a truce signed by Lebanon and Israel in June.
The drone used is a quadcopter, a small four-rotor unmanned aircraft.
The attacks indicate ongoing violence in the border region.
The truce agreement was meant to stop hostilities between Israel and Lebanon.
The exact number of bombs dropped or casualties was not reported.
The incident highlights continued tension between the two countries.
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Families of two men from Trinidad and Tobago, Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, who died in a US military boat strike in October 2025, are seeking justice and accountability from the United States. The strike was part of a US campaign under President Trump targeting boats thought to carry drug traffickers, but many families say their loved ones were innocent fishermen.
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Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo disappeared after a US military missile strike on October 14, 2025, while returning to Trinidad and Tobago from Venezuela.
Their families say the men were fishermen and farm workers, not involved in drug trafficking.
Since September 2025, the US has conducted a campaign attacking small boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, targeting alleged drug traffickers.
The campaign has killed at least 239 people, according to reports, but the US government has not publicly identified the victims or provided clear evidence.
Families of victims from several countries have come forward, stating their relatives were not drug traffickers.
The families of Joseph and Samaroo have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Massachusetts with support from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Legal experts say these strikes may break international law because drug trafficking is a crime, not an act of war, and military force should not be used in this way for civilian law enforcement.
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is reviewing a separate complaint from the family of another fisherman killed in a similar strike in Colombia.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street as part of ongoing support during the war with Russia. Burnham promised that Britain will continue to support Ukraine and said UK air defenses would be delivered faster to help Ukraine.
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President Zelensky visited Downing Street and was greeted with a military guard ceremony.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham assured that Britain stands firmly with Ukraine.
Burnham announced speeding up the delivery of UK air defense systems to Ukraine.
The meeting aims to strengthen ties between Ukraine and European allies five years into the conflict.
Burnham mentioned efforts to improve relations between Ukraine and the United States.
Ukraine will receive tangible support, as Burnham said Ukraine won’t leave the meeting empty-handed.
The visit highlights continued international focus on the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Large wildfires are burning in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, causing the sky to turn orange. The smoke from the fires has spread across the region, affecting air quality in nearby countries like Singapore and Malaysia.
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Wildfires are actively burning in Central Kalimantan province, Indonesia.
The smoke has created an orange haze covering the sky in the area.
The haze has spread to neighboring countries, including Singapore and Malaysia.
Singapore’s skyline has been obscured by the smoke.
Schools in Malaysia have been closed because of poor air quality.
The smoke is part of a larger regional problem caused by forest fires in Indonesia.
These fires often occur during the dry season and can harm health and the environment.
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Actress Hayden Panettiere was found unconscious at her home in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16 and was given CPR by Zach Hickerson before being pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy showed her death was accidental and caused by a mix of drugs, including fentanyl and alprazolam.
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Hayden Panettiere was found unconscious by Zach and Brian Hickerson at her home.
Zach Hickerson attempted CPR after a 911 operator instructed him during the call.
Emergency services arrived but Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene.
The coroner ruled her death accidental due to toxic effects from several drugs.
Brian Hickerson gave Panettiere Narcan, a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, before help arrived.
Panettiere had publicly spoken about her struggles with opioid and alcohol addiction.
She wrote a memoir discussing addiction, abuse, postpartum depression, and recovery.
In interviews, Panettiere shared her hope that her story would encourage others to seek help and be honest about their struggles.
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Turkey has discovered what it calls the world’s oldest shipwreck near Kekova Island. Archaeologists found ancient ceramic jars from 4,700 years ago, showing evidence of early sea trade in the eastern Mediterranean during the Bronze Age.
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The shipwreck was found near Kekova Island in southern Turkey’s Antalya province.
Ceramic jars from the Early Bronze Age (about 4,700 years old) were recovered from underwater excavations.
The wooden parts of the ship did not survive, but the jars were preserved.
The jars likely carried olive oil or wine and were made in workshops in the Jordan Valley.
Similar jars have been found before in Egypt, Turkey, and Greece, showing ancient sea routes.
One jar had unique markings and holes suggesting it might have been used to churn butter or cheese.
Researchers think the ship was traveling from the Levantine coast toward areas that are now in Turkey or Greece when it sank.
The excavation was led by archaeology professor Hakan Oniz from Akdeniz University.
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Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola. The article also mentions other news from Africa, including issues in Nigeria and comments about international justice.
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Kenya has reported its second Ebola case.
Ebola is a serious viral disease that can spread among people.
Millions of people in Nigeria have been without access to TikTok for about a month.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay warned about increasing pressure on international justice systems.
The report includes brief updates on conflicts and political developments in Africa and other regions.
The article is part of a series called "Eye on Africa" focusing on African news.
Ebola cases in Kenya are part of ongoing monitoring of the disease in Africa.
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Heavy rain caused flooding in Istanbul, Turkey, affecting many neighborhoods with submerged roads, stranded vehicles, and flooded homes and businesses. In Esenyurt district, passersby rescued a woman who was swept away by the floodwaters.
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Istanbul experienced heavy rainfall that led to widespread flooding.
Several neighborhoods had roads covered by water.
Vehicles were stuck or stranded due to the floods.
Homes and businesses were flooded in multiple areas.
In the Esenyurt district, a woman was swept away by floodwaters.
Passersby helped rescue the woman from the floodwaters.
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Thousands of students protested in Tirana, the capital of Albania, demanding better university conditions and jobs. The protests turned violent, with some government buildings set on fire and clashes between protesters and police.
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The protests began outside the Ministry of Education and spread to attack other government offices and nearby businesses.
Part of the education ministry building was set on fire during the protests.
Protesters threw rocks and firecrackers, while police responded with tear gas and water cannons.
Sixteen people were arrested for violent actions during the protests.
Protesters say they are angry about corruption and want the government to change.
The protests come amid wider anti-government demonstrations called the Flamingo Revolution.
The protests were triggered by anger over a luxury tourism project linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.
Albanian Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu called for calm and warned against violence.
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Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring social media platforms like Meta, TikTok, and X to better protect children from harmful content such as violence and sexual abuse. The platforms must limit minors' exposure to dangerous material and quickly remove risky content, with possible penalties for companies that do not comply.
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The decree applies to platforms including TikTok, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and X (formerly Twitter).
It requires these platforms to design their services to reduce children's exposure to violent, harassing, or sexually abusive content.
Any dangerous content must be removed immediately from accounts of minors.
The government may create laws to punish companies that fail to follow these rules.
Platforms have one month to meet the new requirements.
The decree was announced after a deadly attack by two 18-year-olds in Coahuila, Mexico.
The government has already talked with companies like Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Huawei about the rules.
Similar child protection efforts are happening worldwide, including in Europe, Australia, the US, and Brazil.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with football leaders to discuss his failed plan to sell part of FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors. Leaders from major football regions criticized Infantino, with some calling for his resignation, while others supported him ahead of the next FIFA presidential election in 2027.
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Gianni Infantino is FIFA President and proposed selling a minority stake in FIFA events through a plan called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).
The FFE plan was quickly abandoned after criticism from major football confederations.
UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF leaders publicly said Infantino should resign.
The proposed investor was linked to Joshua Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner, who is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law.
Infantino is running for re-election in March 2027, with a nomination deadline on November 18.
Some regions, including South America and parts of Asia, continue to support Infantino.
FIFA’s Council will discuss changes to governance, finances, disciplinary procedures, and a controversial FIFA Peace Prize awarded to President Donald Trump.
There is a push by some leaders to reduce Infantino’s powers if he remains FIFA President.
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Muslim pilgrims traveling to Mecca for Umrah are experiencing disruptions because of attacks by the Houthi group in Saudi Arabia. Several Saudi airports have been targeted, which has led to flight cancellations and forced travelers to use other nearby countries to reach Mecca.
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The Houthi group has carried out attacks in Saudi Arabia.
Five Saudi airports have been targeted in recent days.
These attacks have caused flight cancellations.
Some pilgrims are rerouting through neighboring Gulf countries to reach Mecca.
The disruptions affect Muslim pilgrims attending the Umrah, a religious visit to Mecca.
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