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911 recordings reveal confusion after Christa Pike's botched execution
Sky News - 13 Oct 2026 04:58
Help for Christa Pike after her failed execution was delayed due to confusion among emergency responders and Tennessee prison officials, according to dispatch recordings.
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexicos Pacific coast
The Guardian - 13 Oct 2026 04:29
Security forces use helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the two storms damage infrastructure and cause flash floodingAt least five people have died after Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel pummelled Mexicos ...
Death on Six Flags rollercoaster in US triggers ride closures across six states
The Guardian - 13 Oct 2026 04:27
Six Flags says nine rollercoasters across six amusement parks temporarily closed after reported fatal incident on Goliath ride in GeorgiaTheme park company Six Flags temporarily closed nine rollercoasters across six amus...
Argentina temporarily closes Iguazu Falls after El Niño-fuelled surge in water levels
The Guardian - 13 Oct 2026 03:03
National park officials took the precautionary measure to limit tourist access after heavy rain caused the Iguazu River to flow at six times the normal rateHeavy rainfall fuelled by a supersized El Niño weather pattern ...
Iran Is Fortifying Nuclear Sites and Rallying Its People for a Return to Fighting
Wall Street Journal - 13 Oct 2026 03:00I.M.F. Warns Mideast War Will Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries
The New York Times - 13 Oct 2026 02:58
Persistent conflicts, high energy costs and technological upheavals will slow global growth and raise prices, the organization forecast.
Allies did not warn Kyiv of Russian ballistic missile strikes, says Zelenskyy
The Guardian - 13 Oct 2026 13:51
Ukrainian presidents comments on particularly vile strikes come after US threatened to halt intelligence sharing Europe live - latest updatesUkraine received no early warning from its partners about a Russian ballistic m...
Pope Leo admitted to hospital for operation to remove growth on lung
The Guardian - 13 Oct 2026 13:28
Vatican says surgery that will determine whether the nodule is malignant will take place on Tuesday afternoonPope Leo has been admitted to hospital in Rome for an operation to remove a small growth from his lung, a disco...
Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?
BBC - 13 Oct 2026 13:27
Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraines Yandex attacks.
Bulgaria summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack
BBC - 13 Oct 2026 13:17
Eleven crew members are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, local officials say.
Murder investigation launched into deaths of four people in house fire
BBC - 13 Oct 2026 13:00
A man, a woman and two children died after a house fire and two other children are critically ill.
MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI
BBC - 13 Oct 2026 12:52
Sir Ken McCallum says more is being done to tackle state threats than since the Cold War - and warns AI could be used to develop drones and potentially bioweapons.
Zelensky Comment Raises Fear That U.S. Is Cutting Intelligence Sharing
The New York Times - 13 Oct 2026 12:46
The Ukrainian leader said Kyiv had no early warning from its Western partners before a Russian ballistic missile attack. But some such attacks do go undetected.
Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports
BBC - 13 Oct 2026 04:30
It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.
Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
BBC - 13 Oct 2026 23:58
William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
Gales and heavy rain to impact UK as yellow wind warning issued
BBC - 13 Oct 2026 23:55
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in north-west Scotland on Wednesday with 70mph gusts possible, as Ben Rich explains.
Princess Beatrice and Eugenie Allegedly 'In Competition' as Andrew Scandal Threatens Their Royal Family Future
IBTimes - 13 Oct 2026 23:55
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly seeking more independent careers amid renewed scrutiny of their parents, though claims of rivalry or future exclusion remain unverified.
Robot seized by German police after allegedly groping teenage girl
BBC - 13 Oct 2026 23:50
Police have launched an investigation on suspicion of sexual harassment after the robot's owner, 16, and his companion are said to have streamed the incident.
Robot seized by German police after it was allegedly used to grope teenage girl
BBC - 13 Oct 2026 23:50
Police have launched an investigation on suspicion of sexual harassment after the robot's owner, 16, and his companion are said to have streamed the incident.
Katie Zacharia Makes Bumpy Debut as Trumps New Press Secretary
The New York Times - 13 Oct 2026 23:49
Ms. Zacharia spent eight minutes reading from a script, called on only three reporters and made an awkward slip-up.
Katie Zacharia Makes Bumpy Debut as Trumps New Press Secretary
The New York Times - 13 Oct 2026 23:49
Ms. Zacharia spent eight minutes reading from a script, called on only three reporters and made an awkward slip-up.
Mike Johnson Questioned About Ilhan Omar Home Raid On Fox News
The Huffington Post - 13 Oct 2026 23:49
Omar called the Monday raid an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement.