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+1 source·23 October 2026 · 11:11 UTCBreaking

Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting; Netanyahu orders closure of occupied territory

The attack unfolded amid heightened tensions with settlers targeting Palestinians during the olive harvest, just four days before Israel's election. The IDF found a large quantity of ammunition in the attackers' vehicle, indicating plans for a much larger assault on Route 35, according to military statements.

·23 October 2026 · 10:09 UTC

Serbia's weekend election tests whether a student-led movement can end Vucic's 14-year rule; vote seen as referendum between his SNS party and Students' List

The EU and international monitors have raised concerns over pre-election detentions, media control, and cyber attacks, marring the ballot's fairness. Vucic has campaigned relentlessly on pro-government media, attacking opponents as foreign mercenaries, while students rally under 'Serbia or mafia' slogans.

·23 October 2026 · 10:09 UTC

France braces for another weekend of unrest as shopkeepers stock up on pepper-gel weapons, Macron bans non-union demonstrations; Paris curfew extended until Monday

Macron's ban on non-union demonstrations follows Thursday's vow, but UNEF and Yellow Vest have already filed plans for Saturday rallies, including a march through central Paris. Meanwhile, French business activity contracted in October, with the services PMI falling to 48.4 from 51.2, reflecting the sharpest demand decline since May.

·23 October 2026 · 09:48 UTC

Trump claims Musk restored Starshield access for Ukraine; officials say restrictions remain, complicating Kyiv's war effort

Ukrainian officials report no lifting of restrictions, with an adviser saying, "At this time, we are not observing any lifting of restrictions on Starlink." A Defense Ministry source notes signal loss persists for ordnance above 100 mph, and an officer says connection drops of 10-15 seconds have caused significant drone losses.

·23 October 2026 · 08:31 UTC

Trump defends Ramaswamy's Ohio ad, urges GOP to own it; attacks DeWine as 'disloyal' as Hinson calls for takedown

Ramaswamy trails by about five points in recent polling, and Trump's push comes less than two weeks before Election Day. Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa called the ad 'unfair' for forcing Acton to relive trauma, joining Ohio Republicans like Sen. Jon Husted in criticism.

·23 October 2026 · 08:04 UTC

Ebola probe: Nigeria, Kenya patients may have crossed paths at Uganda's Entebbe airport on 3 Oct; no link established yet, Africa CDC says

Both travelers were at Entebbe airport on 3 October, and investigators are examining shared equipment or contact as possible exposure routes. Nigeria has identified additional contacts beyond the initial 44, mostly healthcare workers, and Kenya's first quarantined group will be released after 21 days without symptoms.

·23 October 2026 · 08:04 UTC

Magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet kills at least 16; rescue efforts continue as 339 homes collapse and snow forecast

Officials in Nagqu report up to 65 injured, while Beijing has deployed 1,600 rescue personnel to the remote area at 4,800 meters altitude. Many roads are blocked by rockfalls, and snow is forecast over the next few days, complicating access.

·23 October 2026 · 06:55 UTC

Manuel Otto, German video game creator, dies at 30, apparently livestreaming his suicide; Stick Run Team says he 'appeared to take his own life'

Twitch's spokesperson called the incident 'horrible' and urged anyone struggling to seek support. Videos posted online appear to show Otto setting himself on fire during the livestream.

·23 October 2026 · 05:10 UTC

Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, D.C., home after federal agents searched it as part of an immigration fraud probe

Investigators issued grand jury subpoenas to some of Omar's relatives, and agents seized 17 items including phones and a children's book. Omar, born in Somalia, said she is confident she did nothing wrong, while Democrats questioned the search's timing before an election.

·23 October 2026 · 03:43 UTC

Australian politician Helen Haines injured in alleged vehicle attack; suspect faces charges as court hears of his mental health and neurological issues, regional services questioned

The suspect, 43-year-old Nugent, was charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury and commonwealth offenses, with additional charges for cannabis possession. At his court appearance, his lawyer cited idiopathic transverse myelitis, and a local mayor acknowledged gaps in regional mental health services, noting one Headspace supports a large catchment.

+1 source·23 October 2026 · 00:09 UTC

Supreme Court allows New Hampshire to fully ban student IDs for voting in midterms; sole dissenter Justice Jackson objects

The ruling, issued less than two weeks before the Nov. 3 election, blocks a federal judge's injunction that had allowed student IDs as backup identification. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, arguing the injunction was "reasonably designed to address alleged misinformation," while the plaintiff, Free Speech For People, vowed to continue pressing the case.

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·22 October 2026 · 21:45 UTC

Trump backs Ramaswamy ad targeting Amy Acton, calling it 'hitting pay dirt'; Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' as Acton's brother slams 'despicable low'

Acton's brother, Philip Stearns, alleged the ad politicizes the sexual abuse she suffered at age 12 from her stepfather, who was charged but never tried. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said he 'probably wouldn't run an ad like that,' while court documents show the accused left on bond.

·22 October 2026 · 20:51 UTC

Irish consent campaign ad depicting grandparents hugging grandchildren is pulled amid criticism as DRCC says it's not a government ad

The DRCC, which produced the ad with volunteers at low cost, removed it to avoid negativity distracting from its work supporting victims. Politicians criticized it for conflating consent with grandparent affection; Fianna Fáil TD Jim O'Callaghan called it counterproductive.

+1 source·22 October 2026 · 20:51 UTC

Nigeria says Ebola case isolated, urges calm as officials trace 44 contacts and monitor exposure

Authorities have identified 44 contacts and banned 46 people from boarding flights, including hospital contacts and two household workers. The patient, a 42-year-old woman, had travelled from Uganda, and Nigeria has stepped up surveillance at airports and ports.

+1 source·22 October 2026 · 20:22 UTC

Tom Skerritt, everyman actor of 'Alien' and 'Picket Fences' fame, dead at 93; family cites natural causes

The Emmy-winning actor, who also appeared in 'Top Gun' and 'Steel Magnolias,' died Wednesday at his home. His family remembered him for his humor, curiosity, and wisdom, noting his commitment to veterans and river conservation.

·22 October 2026 · 19:44 UTC

Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in his defamation suit against BBC by Dec. 11; BBC subpoenaed special counsel Jack Smith to bolster defense

As part of the damages issue, the BBC will get Mar-a-Lago membership application records from Jan. 6, 2020 through Jan. 6, 2026, plus cost details for new applicants. The judge also set a Nov. 2 deadline for the Justice Department to respond on Smith's possible deposition.

+1 source·22 October 2026 · 19:34 UTC

Apple preps giant iPhone Duo installations at Fifth Avenue; rolls out 'Made for iPhone Duo' badge for apps ahead of Friday launch

Apple will reserve pickup times in China, France, Japan, and other markets to manage launch-day demand, with inventory expected to sell out quickly. Meanwhile, the new badge highlights apps like Netflix and Zoom that use the Duo's dual screens, though Instagram still has some bugs.

·22 October 2026 · 17:44 UTC

'Built on respect': EU awards International Criminal Court its top human rights prize; U.S. sanctions threaten to cut off the court

The award came days after the Trump administration announced sanctions that cut off the court from U.S. financial services and set a six-month wind-down. EU leaders, urging reversal, said the delay 'creates space for diplomacy' and pledged readiness to take all necessary measures.

·22 October 2026 · 17:30 UTC

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and six others face federal charges in alleged $4.5 million marijuana racketeering scheme; grand jury indictment unsealed

The 45-page indictment alleges Lucas used her political influence to help the business and pursue future marijuana licenses, with co-defendants including two daughters and a grandson. Attorney General Todd Blanche said Lucas put her own financial interests before the people she was elected to serve.