World
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, reports building damage and injuries in Dhahran and Riyadh
Saudi authorities said Houthi missiles aimed at Riyadh and Dhahran were intercepted, causing limited fire at an Aramco administrative building in Dhahran and wounding four people in the capital. The incidents prompted comments from the IMF on potential global energy impacts.
14 Oct 2026, 05:30 WAT · 2 sources
Japanese reporter detained in Russia on espionage accusations amid Kuril dispute
A Hokkaido Shimbun journalist, Yuki Imai, was arrested in Sakhalin on charges of gathering defence information for Japan, with Russian authorities planning a trial later this year, while diplomatic tensions over the Kuril Islands continue to rise.
14 Oct 2026, 05:30 WAT · 2 sources
Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery, diagnosed with early-stage adenocarcinoma
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV, 71, had a lower‑lobe removal of his right lung at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, after which a lung adenocarcinoma was identified. The operation was reported as successful with no immediate complications.
14 Oct 2026, 05:29 WAT · 5 sources
Post‑tropical Cyclone Rachel leaves homes damaged and streets flooded across Southern California and Las Vegas
Intense waves and flash flooding caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have damaged beachfront properties, destroyed a Long Beach boardwalk and flooded parts of Las Vegas, with officials reporting several structures at risk of collapse.
14 Oct 2026, 04:39 WAT · 2 sources
Trump administration requests resignation of US ambassador to Greece amid ethics allegations
President Donald Trump’s team has asked ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to step down following reports that she solicited a donor for personal debt relief and accepted costly hospitality from Greek businessmen; Guilfoyle denies the claims and says she will defend her reputation.
14 Oct 2026, 04:38 WAT · 5 sources
Manchester City set to host PSG amid financial breach fallout
Manchester City will face Paris Saint‑Germain in a Champions League tie, their first home game since an independent commission found them guilty of extensive financial rule breaches, while PSG manager Luis Enrique hopes sanctions are avoided.
14 Oct 2026, 04:24 WAT · 2 sources
UK Prime Minister Burnham to Host Zelenskyy at Downing Street, Reaffirming Long‑Term Support
Andy Burnham will receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at No 10 on Wednesday, signalling continued British backing for Kyiv amid recent tensions involving Donald Trump’s diesel agreement with Russia, according to UK media reports.
14 Oct 2026, 04:24 WAT · 2 sources
Russian missile strikes hit Kyiv power plant, killing two and injuring dozens
A Russian ballistic missile hit the Darnytska CHP‑4 power plant and a nearby apartment block in Kyiv, causing two deaths and around twenty injuries, while Ukrainian officials criticised the lack of early warning from Western partners. The attack follows a U.S.‑announced energy ceasefire that has not halted strikes on infrastructure.
14 Oct 2026, 04:17 WAT · 2 sources
Former gang leader Duane Davis receives minimum 40‑year sentence for 1996 Tupac Shakur killing
A Las Vegas judge sentenced Duane “Keffe D” Davis to at least 40 years in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive‑by murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, concluding a three‑decade investigation.
14 Oct 2026, 04:14 WAT · 5 sources