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Oct 20, 2026
12:09
Yemeni Religious Body Criticizes al-Azhar Call for Ceasefire
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Yemeni Religious Body Criticizes al-Azhar Call for Ceasefire

Yemeni religious authorities have criticized al-Azhar's call for a ceasefire in Yemen, framing the conflict as an armed militia coup rather than a standard interstate war.

11:27
France Grapples with Looted Goods After Violent Weekend Riots
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France Grapples with Looted Goods After Violent Weekend Riots

Following violent riots and widespread looting across France that caused up to 1.2 billion euros in damages, authorities are cracking down on street vendors and online marketplaces selling stolen luxury goods.

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Kenyan Doomsday Cult Leader Convicted of Murdering 191 People

Kenyan doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 191 people, mostly children, who starved to death in the Shakahola forest.

10:48
US Prosecutors Find DNA Evidence Linking Ilhan Omar to Immigration Fraud
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US Prosecutors Find DNA Evidence Linking Ilhan Omar to Immigration Fraud

Federal prosecutors reportedly found DNA evidence linking Rep. Ilhan Omar to alleged immigration fraud, including claims she married her brother. The investigation could potentially lead to grand jury indictments and denaturalization efforts.

10:41
Iran Issues Travel Warnings for France, Belgium and Italy Amid Unrest
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Iran Issues Travel Warnings for France, Belgium and Italy Amid Unrest

Iran issues travel warnings for France, Belgium, and Italy amid European unrest, advising its citizens to avoid protest hotspots and monitor local security updates.

10:02
US Democrat Abdul El-Sayed Sparks Backlash Over Israel and Brotherhood Claims
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US Democrat Abdul El-Sayed Sparks Backlash Over Israel and Brotherhood Claims

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed sparked controversy by questioning US-Israel relations and facing scrutiny over alleged Muslim Brotherhood ties, which he strongly denies.

10:00
Croatian Court Extends Detention for Suspects in Nazi Fan March Case
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Croatian Court Extends Detention for Suspects in Nazi Fan March Case

A Croatian court extended the detention of suspects involved in a Nazi and antisemitic fan march in Split, as authorities crack down on extremist behavior at football matches.

09:57
Canadian Candidate Wins City Council Seat with 'I Have No Idea' Campaign
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Canadian Candidate Wins City Council Seat with 'I Have No Idea' Campaign

Canadian candidate Brady Rogers won a seat on the Kelowna city council after running a viral, humorous campaign based on the premise that he was completely unqualified.

09:15
US Man Arrested in Kansas Over Online Threats Against Donald Trump
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US Man Arrested in Kansas Over Online Threats Against Donald Trump

US authorities arrested a 24-year-old Kansas man for posting online threats against Donald Trump ahead of a political rally, federal officials reported.

08:33
NYC Mayor Mamdani Slams Republican Guberntorial Candidate Bruce Blakeman
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Slams Republican Guberntorial Candidate Bruce Blakeman

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman during a joint event with Governor Kathy Hochul, attacking his campaign tactics and policies.

07:59
Polymarket Faces Severe Backlash Over Cornell Sexual Assault Betting Market
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Polymarket Faces Severe Backlash Over Cornell Sexual Assault Betting Market

Polymarket faced severe backlash in the USA after opening a betting market on a sexual assault case at Cornell University, drawing criticism from advocacy groups and shining a spotlight on celebrity endorsers like LeBron James.

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France Faces Billion-Euro Losses After Wave of Protests and Luxury Looting

Protests over living costs in France have erupted into widespread violence and looting, targeting luxury boutiques, tech showrooms, and thousands of small businesses, with insurance damages projected to exceed one billion euros.

06:38
US Vice President JD Vance Distances Himself From Israeli Elections
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US Vice President JD Vance Distances Himself From Israeli Elections

US Vice President JD Vance stated in a recent interview that he will not interfere in Israeli elections, distancing himself from President Donald Trump's approach toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

03:39
Brazillian Girl Rescued from Abduction After Signaling Police with Blink
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Brazillian Girl Rescued from Abduction After Signaling Police with Blink

A 10-year-old girl abducted by her father in Brazil was rescued after blinking a distress signal to police. The father was arrested, and the child was safely reunited with her mother.

03:39
Missing Amsterdam Woman Found Dead in Suitcase as Police Launch Murder Probe
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Missing Amsterdam Woman Found Dead in Suitcase as Police Launch Murder Probe

Dutch police found the body of 29-year-old missing woman Hajar in a suitcase in Amsterdam. Investigators suspect a criminal act and search for an unknown man.

03:38
Indian Mother Arrested for Staging Baby's Abduction After Selling Infant
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Indian Mother Arrested for Staging Baby's Abduction After Selling Infant

Indian police arrested five people, including a mother, for allegedly selling her 45-day-old infant and staging an abduction. The baby was rescued safely within 24 hours.

02:26
China Court Sentences Kindergarten Operator to Life Over Lead Poisoning
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China Court Sentences Kindergarten Operator to Life Over Lead Poisoning

A Chinese court sentenced a kindergarten operator to life imprisonment after toxic paint in food caused lead poisoning in over 200 children in the city of Tianshui.

Oct 19, 2026
23:58
Mass Riots and Looting by Teenage Gangs Shock Milan and Italian Authorities
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Mass Riots and Looting by Teenage Gangs Shock Milan and Italian Authorities

Massive riots and looting led by teenage gangs rocked Milan over the weekend, shocking Italian authorities as 80 percent of those arrested were minors, prompting emergency government legislation.

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Ex-UN Torture Chief Blasts Colleagues Over Gaza Bias and Ignored Atrocities

Former UN Torture Rapporteur Alice Jill Edwards has accused UN colleagues of an obsessive anti-Israel bias, ignoring Hamas atrocities, and damaging the organization's credibility.

22:39
Unconfirmed Reports Spark Speculation Over Kim Jong Un's Health
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Unconfirmed Reports Spark Speculation Over Kim Jong Un's Health

Unconfirmed rumors on social media claim North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in a coma in Beijing, while his sister Kim Yo Jong issues severe threats against South Korea amid rising border tensions.

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Protests and Looting Leave 1,500 Stores Damaged Across Major French Cities

Violent protests across France left around 1,500 stores looted and damaged, including luxury boutiques, supermarkets, and an Apple store, with repair costs exceeding 10 million euros.

18:45
France Erupts in Riots and Looting as Surreal Scenes Go Viral
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France Erupts in Riots and Looting as Surreal Scenes Go Viral

Massive riots and looting have swept France amid protests over the cost of living, leading to over 2,000 arrests. While cities burn, viral videos captured surreal scenes of tourists and locals displaying utter indifference.

17:59
New Syrian Textbooks Promote Jihad and Antisemitism, Report Reveals
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New Syrian Textbooks Promote Jihad and Antisemitism, Report Reveals

A new IMPACT-se report reveals that Syrian textbooks under Ahmed al-Sharaa's government promote jihad and antisemitism while removing evolution and the Big Bang theory.

17:57
Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack Across Ukraine, Killing Four
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Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack Across Ukraine, Killing Four

Russia launched 269 drones and missiles in a massive overnight attack across Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring many others. The strikes hit residential and infrastructure targets as tensions rise following recent diplomatic shifts.

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US Accuses Ukraine of Targeting Energy Vessels in the Black Sea
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US Accuses Ukraine of Targeting Energy Vessels in the Black Sea

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Ukraine of attacking US-owned energy vessels in the Black Sea, urging President Volodymyr Zelensky to seek an end to the war.

17:15
Turkey Reaffirms Black Sea Strait Closures Amid Rising Regional Security Threats
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Turkey Reaffirms Black Sea Strait Closures Amid Rising Regional Security Threats

Turkey confirmed it will maintain the blockade of warships in the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits under the Montreux Convention, amid escalating Black Sea drone attacks near NATO waters.

15:16
Storm Adam Batters Spain: Ibiza Airport Flooded and Red Alerts Issued
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Storm Adam Batters Spain: Ibiza Airport Flooded and Red Alerts Issued

Storm Adam has caused severe flooding in Spain, disrupting Ibiza Airport operations and resulting in a tragic fatality near Barcelona. Meteorological authorities have issued red alerts.

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FBI Raids Philadelphia Home: Bones and Million Images Spark Murder Probe

FBI agents raiding a Philadelphia home discovered bones and over a million disturbing images, renewing investigations into the disappearance of seven women over the past decade.

13:53
Turkey Seeks Iran's Help to Curb Houthi Escalation Against Saudi Arabia
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Turkey Seeks Iran's Help to Curb Houthi Escalation Against Saudi Arabia

Turkey turns to Iran to help curb Houthi escalation against Saudi Arabia while expanding military cooperation with Riyadh under a tripartite defense pact.

13:53
Britain Threatens Sanctions Over Israeli Construction Tender in E1 Area
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Britain Threatens Sanctions Over Israeli Construction Tender in E1 Area

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband warned companies against participating in the E1 housing tender between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim, threatening sanctions and legal consequences over settlement expansion plans.

13:52
Belgian Philosopher Maarten Boudry Warns Europe Over Unrest And Antisemitism
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Belgian Philosopher Maarten Boudry Warns Europe Over Unrest And Antisemitism

Belgian philosopher Maarten Boudry warned on X that Europe's neglect of Jewish warnings and hostility toward Israel are returning as domestic chaos, amid severe riots in France.

13:20
Widespread Riots and Looting Shake France Following Cost-of-Living Protests
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Widespread Riots and Looting Shake France Following Cost-of-Living Protests

Massive riots and looting across France following cost-of-living protests have caused hundreds of millions of euros in damages, affecting over 1,500 businesses.

13:17
China Faces Deepening Demographic Crisis as Beijing's Elderly Population Surges
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China Faces Deepening Demographic Crisis as Beijing's Elderly Population Surges

Official reports indicate that one-third of Beijing's population will be aged 60 or older by 2035. China faces a deepening demographic crisis, prompting massive state investments to boost birth rates and support the elderly.

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Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines Critically Injured in Wangaratta Car Ramming

Independent Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was critically injured in a suspected intentional car ramming outside her office in Wangaratta, sparking renewed security concerns.

12:41
Moroccan Minister Dismissed by King Hours After Appointment Over Leak
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Moroccan Minister Dismissed by King Hours After Appointment Over Leak

Moroccan minister Madiha Khayr was dismissed by King Mohammed VI within 48 hours of her appointment after leaked personal documents sparked a major social media controversy.

12:40
Trump Sparks Controversy With Physical Remarks on Senator Jon Husted
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Trump Sparks Controversy With Physical Remarks on Senator Jon Husted

US President Donald Trump sparked controversy during a Kentucky rally by commenting extensively on the physical appearance and athletic physique of Ohio Senator Jon Husted ahead of the midterms.

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Trump Approval Hits New Low as Democrats Lead Ahead of US Midterms
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Trump Approval Hits New Low as Democrats Lead Ahead of US Midterms

A new poll shows US President Donald Trump's approval dropping to 33% ahead of midterms, driven by economic struggles, inflation, and the military conflict with Iran.

11:53
Trump Administration Officials Retain Lawyers Ahead of Midterms
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Trump Administration Officials Retain Lawyers Ahead of Midterms

Officials in the Donald Trump administration are hiring defense lawyers ahead of potential midterm losses in Congress, fearing extensive Democratic investigations and subpoenas.

11:53
Marco Rubio: Iran is the Primary Obstacle to Middle East Peace and Stability
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Marco Rubio: Iran is the Primary Obstacle to Middle East Peace and Stability

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared in a recent interview that Iran's regime is the core obstacle to Middle East peace, while outlining broader US foreign policy.

11:11
Jean-Luc Mélenchon Joins French Protests Amid Growing Unrest and Political Backlash
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Jean-Luc Mélenchon Joins French Protests Amid Growing Unrest and Political Backlash

French radical left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has joined ongoing youth protests, sparking intense political backlash as riots cause widespread damage across France.

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