Albanian PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for escalating anti-government unrest
Published on 10/16/2026 – 7:25 p.m. GMT+2 Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama called for calm on Friday, blaming unnamed “foreign hands” for the unrest as protesters demanded his resignation for a fourth consecutive day. ADVERTISEMENT…
Ukrainian drones force closure of Moscow’s four airports overnight, canceling dozens of flights
By Sergei Doubine & Russian Euronews Published on 10/16/2026 – 2:25 p.m. GMT+2 Ukrainian drones forced Moscow’s four main airports to close overnight, with Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Zhukovsky and Sheremetyevo suspended for up to seven hours…
Romanian president calls for greater NATO surveillance in Black Sea in Euronews interview
Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the Black Sea would only become safe after the end of Russia’s war in Ukraine, calling for greater NATO surveillance in the region following drone strikes on commercial ships in an interview with Euronews.…
Meta Employees Claim Lula Accounts Restricted During Brazil Elections: Report | Social Media News
The messages, reported by a Brazilian daily, indicate that the platform recommended Bolsonaro’s profile and his WhatsApp channel. Published on October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 Meta employees acknowledged in internal communications that Brazilian…
Wife of British Prime Minister’s adviser expresses ‘support’ for Palestine Action | Israeli-Palestinian conflict News
Police are examining the social media post by writer Sarah Helm, wife of Burnham’s national security adviser Jonathan Powell. Published on October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 British police are examining a social media post from the wife of national…
Pope Leo XIV urges Putin to agree to truce in besieged Ukrainian town of Oleshky
Pope Leo ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Vatican said Pope Leo “expressed deep concern over the grave humanitarian situation in the town of Oleshky, Kherson region, and called for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of food and medical assistance, as…
Bizarre reason woman went overboard on Royal Caribbean cruise ship revealed
The woman who dove into Greek waters while aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise said she jumped ship because she “wanted to disembark”, according to reports. A cruise passenger is rescued after spending nearly 24 hours at sea. Credit:…
Three Mexicans sentenced to 158 years each for murder of Australian and American surfers | Court News
A Mexican judge sentenced the three men for the 2024 murders, a week after they were found guilty. Published on October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 Three Mexicans have been sentenced to more than 158 years in prison each for the murder of two Australian…
Without food deliveries since May, hungry residents flee Russian-occupied territory – The Washington Post
Without food deliveries since May, hungry residents flee Russian-occupied territory The Washington Post Winter of hunger looms for residents trapped in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town AP News Starving Ukrainians risk death to flee their frontline city…
Brazil: deforestation in the Amazon is the lowest in almost 40 years
Brazil has recorded the lowest level of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest in almost 40 years. According to data released Friday by Brazil’s space research agency Inpe, between August 2025 and July 2026, 3,335 square kilometers (1,288 square…