The Saudi-led coalition struck a fuel depot near Sanaa, Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital, claiming the facility was used to support attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Houthis warned they would retaliate by targeting Saudi airports and oil facilities. The conflict is part of a wider war that has displaced many people and caused a humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
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Saudi coalition targeted the al-Sabaha fuel depot near Sanaa, accusing the Houthis of using it for war efforts.
The Houthis control Sanaa and operate the Yemen Petroleum Company.
Houthis threatened to attack Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Airport in Riyadh and Aramco oil facilities in Riyadh and Dammam in retaliation.
Thirteen people died in a recent missile attack on King Khalid International Airport, with another fatal attack following.
The Saudi-led coalition supports Yemeni government forces battling Houthi fighters.
Yemen’s civil war started in 2014 when Houthis took over Sanaa and worsened after Saudi intervention in 2015.
The conflict intensified after July when Houthis began missile and drone attacks and declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia.
The war has caused thousands of deaths, displaced over 216,000 people, and led to a rise in diseases like cholera.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for planning the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis admitted in a book that he supplied the gun used in the shooting, and a judge allowed his police interview to be used as evidence in the trial.
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Duane Davis, a former gang leader, was convicted of murder with a deadly weapon.
Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996.
Davis was found guilty for planning the murder, though he did not fire the gun himself.
He admitted in his 2019 memoir to giving the gun used in the killing.
Davis gave a secret 2008 police interview about his role in Tupac’s death.
This interview was initially protected by an agreement but became admissible after Davis publicly discussed the murder.
Tupac was 25 and a very influential rapper at the time of his death.
Orlando Anderson, Davis’ nephew and the shooter, died in an unrelated shooting in 1998 and denied involvement in Tupac's murder.
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Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, which was successful and went as planned. The pope is recovering in the hospital, and doctors say the nodule may not be cancerous, with a good chance for full recovery.
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Pope Leo XIV is 71 years old.
He entered Gemelli hospital in Rome for lung nodule removal surgery.
The chief thoracic surgeon, Dr. Stefano Margaritora, led the operation.
The surgery was carried out successfully within the expected time.
The lung nodule was discovered during routine medical checks.
It is unknown if the nodule is cancerous; such nodules are often non-cancerous.
Recovery is expected to take about a week in the hospital.
Pope Leo plans to continue with his scheduled trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru in November.
Lung nodules are small abnormal tissue spots seen in CT scans, which sometimes require removal to check for or treat cancer.
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Russian officials arrested a Japanese journalist named Imai Yuki on Sakhalin Island, accusing him of spying for Japan. He is being held in Moscow while investigators look into the case, which comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Japan over disputed islands.
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Imai Yuki works for Japan’s Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper.
He was arrested by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on suspicion of collecting information about Russia’s defense for Japanese intelligence.
The charges against him could lead to up to 20 years in prison.
The arrest happened in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Island’s main city, just as he was about to leave Russia.
After his arrest, he was taken to Moscow, where a court ordered him held for about two months during the investigation.
The Kuril Islands dispute between Russia and Japan remains a key cause of tension; Russia controls the islands but Japan claims them.
Russia has arrested several foreigners for espionage since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was sentenced to 16 years before being released in a prisoner swap.
Japan’s government is verifying the report of the journalist’s detention through its embassy in Moscow.
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Tupac Shakur's murder in 1996 remained unsolved for many years. Recently, former gang leader Keffe D confessed to helping plan the killing and is now being sentenced.
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Tupac Shakur was a famous rapper who was shot in 1996.
The murder case remained unsolved for decades.
Keffe D, a former gang leader, admitted to helping organize the shooting.
He was arrested and is now being sentenced.
The arrest happened many years after the murder, in 2023.
Media outlet Al Jazeera reported on the case.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump talked about a possible military strike on Iran before the upcoming Israeli and U.S. elections. While Netanyahu is concerned about Iran's nuclear activities, President Trump has said he will not attack Iran before the U.S. midterm elections, but U.S. and Israeli forces remain prepared in case the decision changes.
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Netanyahu and Trump discussed a joint U.S.-Israeli operation targeting Iran’s military and nuclear sites.
Netanyahu expressed worry about Iran rebuilding its nuclear program, especially uranium enrichment at Pickaxe Mountain.
President Trump stated there will be no strikes on Iran before the U.S. midterm elections.
U.S. military and Israeli forces are on alert and finishing preparations for possible actions against Iran.
Trump’s advisors are divided: some support military strikes, others prefer continuing economic sanctions.
Renewed conflict could delay Israeli elections and lead to heavy missile attacks from Iran on Israel.
Israeli military leaders warned that an attack before elections might hurt public trust in the military.
Netanyahu’s office confirmed regular talks with Trump but did not comment on details.
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Israeli forces have been moving a boundary known as the Yellow Line further into Gaza, forcing many Palestinian families to leave their homes repeatedly. This shift has increased Israeli control over Gaza’s territory and caused ongoing displacement amid continued violence.
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The Yellow Line is a boundary line dividing Gaza between Israeli and Palestinian control from an October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
Israel has expanded control from 53% to about 65% of Gaza since the ceasefire.
Israeli forces moved the Yellow Line westward in Shujayea, causing more Palestinian families to flee.
Mahmoud Harzeen and his family have been displaced about six times, moving each time the line advances.
Residents face dangers from military actions, including drones, artillery, and shells, especially when the line is moved at night.
Nearly 1,500 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks in the last year despite the ceasefire.
More than 74,000 Palestinians have died since the war started in October 2023.
Many families in Gaza deal with repeated displacement, limited shelter options, and high living costs.
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The Pacific hurricane region east of the international date line has set a new record for strong and long-lasting storms this year. Scientists link this increase to a strong El Niño weather pattern and unusually warm ocean water.
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Since September 20, 2026, Pacific storms have lasted longer and become more powerful than usual.
A key measure called accumulated cyclone energy, which looks at storm strength and duration, has surpassed the old record from 2018.
Warm ocean water and El Niño reduce wind shear, allowing storms to grow stronger in the Pacific.
In contrast, the Atlantic hurricane season is weaker this year due to wind patterns caused by El Niño.
Five consecutive Pacific hurricanes have reached major hurricane status, with winds over 111 mph.
Hurricane Polo spent a record two and a half days at Category 5 strength, the highest level.
A weather pattern over Central America contributed to the formation of storms in both the Atlantic and Pacific.
Scientists note that climate change is also warming Pacific waters, adding energy for storms.
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A man died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on October 12, 2026. Witnesses said the man's safety restraint came loose, causing him to be ejected and hit other riders before falling to the ground. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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The man who died was 42 years old and named Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem.
The accident happened shortly before 4 p.m. at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, near Atlanta.
Witnesses described the man flipping and hitting the roller coaster cars before falling off.
The ride involved is called Goliath, which goes up to 200 feet high and reaches speeds of 70 mph.
Several other people were injured during the incident.
The park temporarily closed similar rides at their other locations as a safety precaution.
Police and park officials are working together to investigate what caused the accident.
The Cobb County Board chairwoman expressed sympathy for the victim’s family and noted the tragedy at a popular local attraction.
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Hackers increased the temperatures inside refrigerators at hundreds of supermarkets in France. This caused fires and spoiled food, and French investigators are trying to find those responsible.
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Hackers raised temperatures in supermarket fridges across France.
This cyber attack led to fire outbreaks in some places.
Many food products spoiled due to the warmer temperatures.
French authorities have launched an investigation.
The affected supermarkets numbered in the hundreds.
The cause of the attack appears to be digital tampering.
Food loss and safety risks increased because of the attack.
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Saudi Arabia has powerful American-made weapons but has struggled to stop missile and drone attacks by the Houthi rebel group from Yemen. The Houthis have grown stronger and use their weapons to target key sites in Saudi Arabia, causing damage and fatalities, while Saudi Arabia looks for ways to respond.
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Saudi Arabia spends billions on military equipment, mostly from the U.S., including F-15 warplanes and Patriot missile systems.
The country is very large, with a long, difficult border to defend against attacks from Yemen.
The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have advanced weapons like missiles and drones that can travel over 1,000 miles.
Houthis aim to weaken Saudi Arabia by disrupting its economy and causing fear among its people.
Saudi Arabia has a defense deal with Pakistan and Turkey, but these countries have limited involvement so far.
President Donald Trump is considering whether the U.S. should support Saudi Arabia with strikes against the Houthis.
The Houthis have learned from attacking Israel and have gained experience in defeating advanced missile defenses.
Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors to defend against the frequent attacks.
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Southern California faced heavy waves and flooding after Tropical Storm Rachel moved through the area. The storm caused damage to homes, flooded streets, and forced some residents to leave their houses. Cleanup efforts have started, and officials warn of more severe weather ahead due to a strong El Niño.
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Tropical Storm Rachel hit Baja California in Mexico, southern California, and Las Vegas.
Rachel weakened before reaching California but still caused flooding and strong waves.
In Long Beach, at least nine homes were declared unsafe and residents could not return inside.
The city of Long Beach spent over $1 million from emergency funds to respond to the storm.
Newport Beach declared a local emergency and closed piers temporarily due to high surf.
Las Vegas set a record for the most rain in one day in October with 1.08 inches (2.74 cm).
The Pacific Ocean is experiencing intense storms fueled by a strong El Niño weather pattern.
Scientists say this winter could bring heavy rain, flooding, and high tides to California and other regions worldwide.
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Student protests in France have continued for four weeks. Students are demonstrating against poor school conditions like old buildings, teacher shortages, and crowded classrooms, which have led to many school closures.
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The protests involve students from lycées, schools for 15 to 18-year-olds in France.
Demonstrations focus on issues such as outdated school buildings and lack of enough teachers.
Many schools had to close due to the ongoing protests, affecting education nationwide.
Students say they have not achieved their goals yet.
Protesters believe stopping now would count as a loss.
The protests have gained new energy and are ongoing in Paris and across France.
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Tens of thousands of people across France joined protests supporting high school students who are upset about poor school conditions and police actions. These protests add to growing public discontent with President Emmanuel Macron’s government ahead of upcoming demonstrations about the rising cost of living.
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About 480,000 people rallied nationwide on Tuesday, according to unions, with the official count at 161,500 by the interior ministry.
The protests support high school students who have been striking to demand better school resources and treatment.
Clashes occurred in Paris and Lyon, including cars set on fire and police using tear gas.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg participated in one of the protests near Paris.
University students, teachers, unions, and the far-left party France Unbowed joined the demonstrations.
Protesters want dialogue with the government instead of police repression.
The protests come six months before France’s presidential election, with Macron completing his final term.
The government is facing challenges passing a cost-cutting budget amid concerns about rising national debt.
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Jean-Luc Melenchon, a left-wing candidate for the French presidency, has expressed support for ongoing school protests in France. These protests are continuing strongly with six months left before the presidential election.
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Jean-Luc Melenchon is running for president in France.
He is a left-wing political figure.
There are current protests happening in French schools.
These protests have been going on for several months.
The protests show no signs of stopping as the election approaches.
Melenchon publicly supports the protesting students.
The presidential election in France is six months away.
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Thousands of French students, supported by teachers, parents, and unions, have been protesting to demand better school conditions and actions for their future. The student movement began in a Paris high school and has grown amid worries about cost cuts, the impact of COVID, climate change, and AI. Some political leaders, especially Jean-Luc Mélenchon, have openly supported the students ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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The student protests started about three weeks ago in a Paris area high school.
Around 480,000 students nationwide joined recent protests for better school conditions.
Teachers, parents, and labor unions support the student movement.
The protests reflect broader concerns about cuts to public services and fears about the future.
Far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon is the main politician backing the students.
Mélenchon’s support could strengthen his position for the 2027 presidential election runoff.
The younger generation is influenced by recent crises like the COVID pandemic, climate change, and rapid AI advances.
Mainstream political parties seem less connected to the youth vote so far.
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Cyberattacks hit hundreds of European supermarkets, disrupting refrigeration systems mainly in France and forcing some stores and websites to shut down. Authorities are investigating the attacks, which caused food spoilage but did not threaten overall food supplies.
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About 700 supermarkets in France were affected by the cyberattacks.
Groupement Mousquetaires, a large French grocery group, had 300 stores impacted.
Cooperative U reported 80 stores affected, with some food thrown away.
Other chains like Carrefour and Monoprix also experienced problems.
Danish company Danfoss, which provides refrigeration software, said older systems were targeted.
Ahold Delhaize, a Dutch supermarket owner, closed some systems and websites but kept stores open.
There is no evidence that customer or employee data was stolen in the attacks.
The Paris prosecutor’s office is investigating the cybercrime and any damage caused.
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The United States and Europe disagree on how to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine. A new deal involving Russian diesel and a proposed ‘energy ceasefire’ is causing more tension between the US and European countries.
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The US and Europe have different views on how to end the war in Ukraine.
A deal involving Russian diesel fuel is part of the disagreement.
The term ‘energy ceasefire’ refers to stopping energy-related conflicts or trade issues during the war.
Europe and the US are at odds over energy supplies connected to Russia.
These disagreements affect their unity in handling the war with Russia.
The conflict over energy may weaken the cooperation between the US and Europe.
The news comes from analysis by Al Jazeera journalist Farah Samir.
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A large study of over 1 million women found that many body systems change suddenly around the time of menopause, rather than gradually over many years. These fast changes affect hormones, bone health, liver and kidney function, and blood chemistry, increasing health risks; hormone therapy may reduce these effects, but more research is needed.
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The study analyzed data from over 1 million women in the U.S. and Israel, covering more than 300 million lab tests from 1999 to 2024.
Researchers found gradual hormone changes started about 10 to 15 years before the final menstrual period, then accelerated sharply around menopause.
Hormones like estradiol (a strong estrogen) and anti-Müllerian hormone dropped quickly before menopause, while follicle-stimulating hormone increased.
Sudden changes occurred in 52 out of 90 health tests, affecting bone density, liver and kidney function, blood chemistry, and blood fats.
These fast changes were not seen in men, who experience more gradual aging.
Bone mineral density drops, increasing the risk of osteoporosis, fractures, and related serious complications in older women.
Liver damage tests also rise, signaling higher risk of liver disease around menopause.
Menopausal hormone therapy appeared to reduce the abrupt changes, but the study’s observational nature means more research is needed for clear conclusions.
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The UK faces a growing variety of terror threats, including from far-right groups, Iran, and other state actors like Russia. MI5 warns these threats are becoming more complex and also highlights the potential dangers of artificial intelligence in enabling terrorism.
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Far-right anti-migrant and anti-Muslim hostility in the UK is increasing and leading some people toward violent terrorism.
Iran has emerged as a significant threat, with attempts to carry out terror plots targeting military and Jewish sites in the UK.
MI5 recently investigated five men near a UK military base, RAF Fairford, in connection to possible terror activities linked to Iran.
Two men from Liverpool and Salford were charged with trying to make a chlorine powder bomb aimed at Jewish sites in Manchester, allegedly directed from Iran.
State actors, including Iran and Russia, try to divide UK society through online propaganda and influence campaigns.
MI5 director Ken McCallum highlighted that international conflicts, such as wars involving Ukraine and Iran, can increase risks inside the UK.
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) may help terrorists refine attack plans, create personalized propaganda, and even develop new bioweapons.
MI5 is focusing on AI's role in security, balancing the risks and potential benefits in detecting threats.
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