Pope Leo XIV confirms Latin America trip after recovering from surgery
The Vatican says the Pope is recovering well and will be able to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from 6 to 17 November, with doctors ruling out any complications that…
Russia: flames engulf buildings after Ukrainian drone attack in Voronezh region
At least two people were killed and 17 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Voronezh region. Flames engulfed buildings, while falling debris struck a commuter train. Read more…
Zelenskyy calls out monthlong wait for Hegseth to sign off on Patriot missiles
Kyiv has repeatedly pressed the need for more interceptors to be delivered to its forces as Ukraine continues to defend against deadly Russian missile attacks and jet-powered drone strikes. Read…
Latest news bulletin | October 26th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 26th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
UK: Oxford Street pedestrianisation begins in central London
Pedestrians have taken over part of London’s Oxford Street as a new traffic ban comes into force. Read more at Read More
From the Mecca defence pact to Tehran talks: Is the Middle East’s security landscape shifting?
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are pursuing talks with Tehran while strengthening their military readiness under the terms of the Mecca Defence Alliance. Read more at Read More
Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, injuring four
Russian overnight strikes injured four people in Zaporizhzhia and sparked fires in the Odesa region on Monday. Ukrainian emergency services said an industrial site was hit twice more as firefighters…
New business projects decline despite rising foreign investment, UN says at World Investment Forum in Doha
Foreign investment is rising, but fewer new projects are being announced and funding remains concentrated in a few economies. At the World Investment Forum in Doha, officials and investors are…
Algeria approves troop deployment to Niger: what is their mission?
This rare move comes amid strengthened security ties between Algeria and Niamey following the thwarting of an attempted coup in Niger in August. Read more at Read More
Trump officials back Orbán bid for UN secretary-general, WSJ reports
The WSJ reports that Trump administration officials are floating former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán for UN secretary-general, potentially backed by the US, Russia and China, though nothing is confirmed…