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·14 October 2026 · 08:27 UTCBreaking

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece; Trump says 'she wasn't a member of my family' in chilly 8-word remark

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia announced the resignation in her first briefing, saying 'We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign' and calling her 'a wonderful asset.' Trump added that Guilfoyle 'dated my son a long time ago,' distancing himself from the former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr.

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14 October 2026 · 08:42 UTCKimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece at President Trump's request; State Department inspector general had opened investigation into her conduct 14 October 2026 · 04:21 UTCKimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece after scrambling to save her job amid Wall Street Journal reports of personal gain; she claimed texts were AI generated

·14 October 2026 · 08:02 UTCBreaking

Pope Leo XIV undergoes lung surgery at Rome hospital after Vatican announces pulmonary adenocarcinoma diagnosis

The Vatican said the pope has pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer, and underwent surgery to remove a portion of his lung. The announcement raised new concerns about Pope Leo XIV's health early in his papacy.

+1 source·14 October 2026 · 04:58 UTC

Burnham pledges 'rock-solid support' for Ukraine as he hosts Zelenskyy at No 10; Russia arrests Japanese journalist on spying allegations

The UK will speed up delivery of over 5,000 lightweight multi-role missiles as part of a £1.6bn package to counter Russian jet-powered drones. Separately, Japan's foreign ministry urged Moscow to ensure 'fair and impartial treatment' for detained journalist Yuki Imai, who faces up to 20 years in prison.

·14 October 2026 · 01:03 UTC

Germany puts Ukrainian on trial for Nord Stream pipeline blasts; another suspect, Volodymyr Zhuravlov, faces extradition from Croatia after Polish court freed him

The Polish court's October 2025 ruling that the attack was 'justified, rational and just' contrasts sharply with the German prosecution. Zhuravlov, arrested in Croatia last August, now awaits extradition, though its timing and potential link to the Hamburg trial remain unclear.

·14 October 2026 · 00:55 UTC

Hurricane Simon brings heavy rain to western Mexico as death toll from flooding and Rachel remnants rises to six, including children

The victims include a 13-year-old girl, two women ages 30 and 35, a 4-year-old boy, and an unidentified person. Five others remain missing in Baja California, including three in Ensenada and a father and son who went fishing in San Felipe.

·14 October 2026 · 00:55 UTC

Fire destroys historic Marché des Enfants Rouges in Paris, leaving 400-year-old food market in ruins; about 20 merchants lose stalls

Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire said 150 firefighters were mobilized and expressed gratitude, while an investigation into the cause is underway. Ariel Weil, mayor of central Paris, said the fire was brought under control but the market was totally devastated, and temporary locations will be found for the businesses.

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13 October 2026 · 12:38 UTCFire destroys historic Marché des Enfants Rouges in Paris; no casualties reported as investigation into cause continues 12 October 2026 · 20:02 UTCFire completely destroys Paris's oldest covered food market, Enfants Rouges; Mayor Grégoire says market “completely destroyed” as traders mourn

Yesterday

·13 October 2026 · 19:21 UTC

Rahul Gandhi leads opposition march to Supreme Court over electoral rolls; INDIA bloc protests as 130 million names struck off under SIR

Gandhi said the "movement will continue relentlessly" after hosting INDIA bloc lawmakers and student groups over tea on Tuesday. The BJP rejected accusations of poll rigging, calling organizers "irresponsible, anarchist opposition," while Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faces calls to resign.

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13 October 2026 · 17:58 UTCRahul Gandhi leads opposition march to Supreme Court over electoral rolls; says "political resistance will continue, people's resistance will continue, and it will triumph"13 October 2026 · 02:07 UTCINDIA bloc leaders petition Supreme Court against Election Commission over voter rolls; protests and mass detentions spread nationwide

+1 source·13 October 2026 · 18:56 UTC

Man dies after falling from roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia; victim survived car fire weeks earlier

Hassan Kariem, 42, an Atlanta Public Schools educator, was a cancer survivor who had also survived a tough battle with COVID-19. Police say he fell from the ride and hit several other riders before landing beneath it, and four people were taken to the hospital.

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13 October 2026 · 13:35 UTCSix Flags temporarily closes roller coasters across North America after man dies falling at Six Flags Over Georgia; "out of an abundance of caution"13 October 2026 · 06:27 UTCOne person dies in roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia; nine similar rides closed across six parks as Major Crimes Unit investigates +1 more report

·13 October 2026 · 18:53 UTC

France seizes another 'shadow fleet' tanker, the DF Peak, as fifth Russian-linked vessel since 2024; Russia decries 'piracy'

French army spokesperson Colonel Xavier Rival said doubts about the vessel's flag led to an inspection, and it is proceeding to Reunion Island by decision of the public prosecutor. The DF Peak, previously named Kaliningrad and flagged from Benin, was hit by US, UK and EU sanctions in 2024 and last seen off Madagascar on October 12.

+1 source·13 October 2026 · 18:53 UTC

Saudi Arabia's $83B defense spending fails to stop Houthi missile and drone attacks on airports and oil sites; Riyadh intercepts many but some get through

Saudi Arabia spent $83 billion on defense last year, yet Houthi attacks have killed at least 14 people and forced schools and businesses to work from home. The Houthis have encircled Taiz and now demand billions in compensation and an end to Saudi airstrikes in Yemen.

+1 source·13 October 2026 · 18:44 UTC

Russian bot farms are still trolling even after Ukraine's drone strikes on Yandex; Zelenskyy said "it suddenly became a little easier to breathe"

Danish analyst Valdemar Osted found AfD interactions changed by −8% to +5% and MAGA by +4% to +10% after the strikes, calling it ordinary noise. The account antibot4navalny reported that Kremlin-aligned accounts continued posting demands for the EU to lift sanctions on Russia.

+1 source·13 October 2026 · 18:21 UTC

Drones hit two ships in Black Sea off Bulgaria, sinking one and prompting rescue operations; PM Radev calls attack 'absolutely unacceptable'

The Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3 was struck by three drones about 18 nautical miles off Bulgaria, and its 15-man crew—seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis—was rescued, with five receiving medical treatment. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged Dignity sank, and five sailors were rescued while a search continues for 11 others, as NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance would adjust its defences 'as needed.'

+1 source·13 October 2026 · 17:58 UTC

Three teenagers charged after alleged assault in Stawell; victim, 15, with autism and epilepsy was lured to fake meet-up and robbed of his shoes

Detectives from the Northern Grampians Crime Investigation Unit executed four search warrants on October 13, arresting two 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old boy. All three face charges of affray, robbery, recklessly causing injury, and theft, while a fourth boy will be interviewed and additional patrols are deployed across Stawell.

·13 October 2026 · 17:58 UTC

Trump says China and Russia ‘have too much to lose’ to help Iran; CNN reported China prepared to deliver air defense systems to Iran

CNN reported that China prepared to deliver new air defense systems to Iran, according to sources familiar with U.S. intelligence assessments. One source said Beijing could route the shipments through third countries to obscure their origin, with the systems expected to reach Iran in September.

·13 October 2026 · 17:58 UTC

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery on Tuesday, Oct. 13 to remove small localized lung nodule; week of recovery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital

The procedure will be performed by Professor Stefano Margaritora, director of the Thoracic Surgery Unit at Gemelli, using uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), a minimally invasive technique he is known for. The pope has said the nodule "was identified at a very early stage and well situated."

·13 October 2026 · 17:35 UTC

Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum; MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum warns against overstating impact, saying "there is a really important difference between interference attempted and outcome swayed"

Sir Ken McCallum said it was "openly on the record" that Russia Today, Sputnik and other Russian media came in "pretty strongly" around the referendum, with interference attempted through trolls and bots. A No 10 spokesperson clarified Burnham believed it was highly likely Russia tried to influence the result but did not believe those efforts were successful, while Nigel Farage accused Burnham of lying.

·13 October 2026 · 17:35 UTC

60 Minutes reporter nearly quit over conflict with Bari Weiss; segment on militant settlers displacing Palestinians in West Bank aired Sunday

Screenings became so heated that sources said 'They didn't know if it was going to air,' and Weiss and deputy managing editor Charles Forelle presented a mountain of broad notes. At one point, Forelle suggested postponing the piece altogether, sparking an aggressive exchange.

+1 source·13 October 2026 · 17:29 UTC

‘Peace through strength’: Trump Gaza plan gains global backing one year on; Board of Peace reports $2.45B for reconstruction and 66 recovery initiatives

The Board of Peace has secured about $2.45 billion for reconstruction and plans a six-month program with 66 recovery initiatives, including rubble clearance and destroying tunnel infrastructure. Senior advisor Josh Gruenbaum said the unlock was Trump’s leadership, adding that the 20-point plan offers Hamas an off-ramp and a path to amnesty.