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October 2026

China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the announcement on Monday, citing the safeguarding of China’s national sovereignty and opposition to Taiwan separatist activities as the reasons behind the measures, which went into effect the same day

Together, we look forward to a future of growth, opportunity, and lasting friendship,
Gustavo Villatecommunications Minister
Paraguay reaffirms its relationship of friendship and cooperation, based on shared values and principles: the self-determination of peoples, human rights and democracy.”

Netanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA

The award-winning film, NAZA, draws on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers accusing the army of using the systems to kill numerous civilians in the besieged territory

Benjamin Netanyahuprime Minister
This film tells a false, misleading and biased story that defames the State of Israel and the army around the world,
Benjamin Netanyahuprime Minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this evening asked the chief of staff of the Israeli army, the head of the Shin Bet (domestic intelligence), and the state attorney to open a thorough investigation targeting the participants in the film NAZA and to prosecute them,

At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes

The disaster highlights the dangers of the Eastern Route, where more than 900 people died or went missing in 2025

Iran’s FM urges diplomacy in call with Saudi counterpart

Saudi Arabian Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi state news agency reported

Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction across the US Gulf Coast

DC Reevesmayor
We are winding down day three of storm response and recovery operations, and we remain focused on public safety, clearing debris, and restoring critical infrastructure and services,

US Homeland Security secretary sees no ‘risk’ from livestreamed execution

In an interview on Sunday with the CBS News show Face the Nation, Mullin framed the decision as part of President Donald Trump’s hardline approach to crime

Markwayne Mullinhomeland Security Secretary
I don’t see an elevated risk at this point at all because of this,
Markwayne Mullinhomeland Security Secretary
Once again, no one has to watch it if they don’t choose to,
Markwayne Mullinhomeland Security Secretary
I follow President Trump. He’s a commander-in chief of the country,
Thom Tillisrepublican Senator
It’s another example of why Pete Hegseth and all of his bravado needs to get the hell out of the Department of Defense, because he is a failed leader,
Thom Tillisrepublican Senator
Terrorist organisations will use this as a recruiting tool. It will radicalise other people, and this is not who we are,
Lisa Murkowskisenator
It would give this individual, who deserves no further notoriety, the martyrdom he seeks,
Donald Trumppresident
There are two thoughts: Don’t show it and show it. Because, you know, by showing it, maybe other people won’t be doing what he did,

Footage shows moment Russian strike hits Ukrainian grocery store

CCTV footage shows the moment of a Russian strike on a residential street in Kharkiv, Ukraine, followed by fires and debris

At least 72 Sudanese miners killed in air strike: Rights monitor

Emergency Lawyers, which documents atrocities in Sudan’s war, accused the Egyptian military of carrying out the attack

Egyptian fighter jets targeted civilian miners in the northern Wadi area inside Sudanese territory, resulting, according to preliminary information, in the killing of 72 civilians,
The repeated attacks on the gold- and mineral-rich border regions reflect a desire by Egyptian authorities to expand and assert control over Sudan's natural resources,

UK Greens leader seeks rule change after party declares Zionism is racism

The appeal came in an article published in The Guardian on Sunday after party members passed a motion declaring that Zionism is racism at their annual conference on October 4 in a divisive vote

Our party democracy must now evolve to meet that — creating wider engagement for members, giving leaders more responsibility to set the party’s strategic direction, and making our processes as robust and accessible as possible,
Above all, that unity must be deployed in the service of changing this country for the better,
I have been asked why I was not present for the vote. The answer is that my priority was fighting a hugely consequential by-election for our party,

How Man City beat Liverpool after guilty verdict

Al Jazeera’s Rahul Pathak was at Anfield, where fans reminded City of their guilty verdict and asked whether they’d still be in the Premier League come the end of the year

Mexican president urges residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon approaches

Torrential rain has already battered residents living between the Sierra Madre mountain range and the ocean

Claudia Sheinbaummexican President
With the approaching impact of Category 4 Hurricane Simon, we urge residents ​of coastal municipalities in Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit and Michoacan to remain sheltered until authorities officially ​declare that the danger has passed.”
Here is the current state of Jalisco’s beaches this morning — from Barra de Navidad to Puerto Vallarta — as Hurricane Simon passes through,

Republican senator says Trump diesel agreement with Russia may be illegal

Thom Tillisunited States Senator
I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law,
The United States should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline while Russia continues to kill Ukrainian civilians. The Administration must immediately reverse course,
Scott Bessenttreasury Secretary
We are not going to be doing the export ban.”
Thom Tillisunited States Senator
If President Trump wants to end the strain on energy supplies, number one, get things right in Iran, and number two, recognise that it was Vladimir Putin, not Zelenskyy, that started this war,
If the president wants my support, which I believe he should get for funding military operations and year-end funding beyond baseline funding, I think the president needs to understand this is a problem, and I’m not the only Republican concerned with this,
Mark Carneycanadian Prime Minister
This agreement is in direct opposition to the efforts of Ukraine, Canada, and our allies to create peace and stability in Europe,
Donald Trumppresident
I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, because he could have made many deals, and for some reason, he never does,