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Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row 

12 October 2026

News|Houthis Yemen’s Houthis have said they targeted the airport in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, late on Monday,...

Iran war live: Trump says Houthis ‘misbehaving’ as Riyadh flights halted 

12 October 2026

A screengrab taken from a video made available by the Houthi-run Al Masirah TV on October 8, 2026, shows a Houthi fighte...

US archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad 

12 October 2026

United States Archbishop Timothy Broglio has urged Catholics who are members of the country’s armed forces not to take...

Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast 

12 October 2026

At least two people have died in Mexico after Hurricane Simon and former tropical storm Rachel brought torrential rain a...

Why the Cornell gang rape case has raised concerns about fraternity culture 

12 October 2026

For more than 40 percent of US presidents, the fraternity hall was an early stop on the road to the White House. Fratern...

Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire 

12 October 2026

News|Cybersecurity Two Turkish citizens have been detained in Germany over a fire at a Starlink station in central Polan...

Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions? 

12 October 2026

As the United States maintains a naval blockade of Iran’s ports and imposes more sanctions on its oil exports, Tehran ...

Conflict, drought increasing risk of famine in Sudan: Monitor 

12 October 2026

Conflict and drought are increasing the risk of famine across Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions, warns a global food...

Canada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote 

12 October 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney has used his Thanksgiving message to Canadians to call for national unity, a week before the ...

Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections 

12 October 2026

Elon Musk, the trillionaire tech mogul and backer of far-right causes, has reportedly spent $366m since last year to buo...