Russia, Ukraine agree to one-city ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump, White House says
WASHINGTON — U.S. first lady Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky, which begins Oct. 29, the White House announced Friday. Residents of this southern Ukrainian town, occupied by…
Mother dies trying to save children swept away while snorkeling in Bahamas during cruise stopover
A loving mother drowned while desperately trying to save her two children who were swept away by a strong current while snorkeling in the Bahamas, according to a report. The unidentified 36-year-old British woman was on a snorkeling expedition with her…
Melike Yeter killed at bowling alley in Türkiye
In Türkiye, a bowling alley worker died after a freak accident in which she was crushed by a pin-laying machine. The owner of the entertainment center was later arrested, according to local reports. Melike Yeter, 28, who was recently engaged, was trying…
At least seven dead after gunmen open fire on church in Jordan | Gun violence news
Survivors say two masked gunmen began shooting as dozens of people attended a funeral procession. At least seven people were killed and 34 others injured in an attack in Jordan’s Karak governorate in which gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a…
Melania Trump ‘achieved a ceasefire’ in Ukrainian town of Oleshky, White House says | News
The White House has said a “localized” ceasefire will take effect, while Russia and Ukraine say the timing is being determined. The White House said US First Lady Melania Trump had “secured a ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine…
Ukraine hits Russian data centers, dealing blow to Moscow’s AI capabilities
Ukrainian drones struck five data centers belonging to Russia’s largest technology companies in October, causing widespread outages in cloud services, payment systems and navigation applications across the country. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT…
Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, has been investigated for alleged child pornography.
Updated October 23, 2026, 10:02 a.m. ET Duchess Meghan is speaking out about the police investigation into her estranged father Thomas Markle, Sr., who is reportedly under investigation for an alleged stash of child sexual images. The duchess said she…
Mystery over source of Nigeria’s Ebola infection fuels concerns over virus spread | Ebola
Health officials across Africa are working to determine how Nigeria’s first Ebola patient in more than a decade became infected, amid fears the outbreak could spread further after reaching a fourth African country. The Swiss Foreign Ministry…
Suu Kyi, detained in Myanmar, has first call with son in years: NPR
In this photo released by the Myanmar government on Thursday, deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi speaks on the phone with her son Kim Aris in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. Office of the Spokesperson of the President of Myanmar via AP hide caption toggle…
Seven shot dead by gunmen at Jordan church funeral, state media says – BBC News Africa
Seven killed by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media says BBC Jordan: at least seven people killed in shooting at church, state media says CNN Unidentified gunmen open fire on church in Jordan, killing and injuring people, state TV says…