US Vice-President JD Vance has declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 election, distancing himself from President Donald Trump’s public backing while insisting he will stay out of Israeli electoral politics.
French cities report relative calm after targeted curfews were imposed to curb riots, but protests over living costs and public services may continue.
Saudi Arabia has postponed its Future Investment Initiative conference until 2027 as deadly attacks and security concerns disrupt the region’s business calendar.
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The US has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek AI products over concerns about sensitive data, cybersecurity vulnerabilities and national security.
Afrobeat music star Burna Boy will headline the opening day of Rolling Loud India 2026 alongside American producer Metro Boomin, as the two-day festival returns to Mumbai with a line-up combining international hip-hop acts and artists from India’s growing rap scene.
Cristiano Ronaldo receives a 30-day suspension and €255 fine after leaving Portugal’s camp amid a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over playing time.
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary warns European airfares could rise by 20% as soaring jet fuel costs and tighter airline capacity threaten cheaper flights.
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has used a roundtable discussion at the European Council on Foreign Relations’ Paris office to advocate a production-driven Nigerian economy, accountable leadership and stronger international partnerships ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Tesla has opened reservations for its next-generation Roadster in the United Arab Emirates, with deposits starting at Dh210,000, although the electric sports car’s final price and delivery date remain unconfirmed.
Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals convicted of what authorities described as an “immoral act” inside a mosque in Mecca, while Bangladesh’s consulate in Jeddah says it was not notified before the death sentences were carried out.
Tinubu has ruled out restoring Nigeria’s petrol subsidy, invoking Moses’ journey from Egypt as his government defends reforms amid rising living costs.
Nigeria’s medicines and food regulator, NAFDAC, has uncovered a suspected counterfeit alcohol production facility in Abia State, with investigators estimating the operation’s value at about ₦500 million.
Voters in oil-rich Alberta have overwhelmingly backed remaining part of Canada, rejecting a proposal to begin the legal process for a future independence referendum amid renewed tensions between the province and Ottawa.
US Vice-President JD Vance has declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 election, distancing himself from President Donald Trump’s public backing while insisting he will stay out of Israeli electoral politics.
France’s Parliament has voted to formally repeal the 1685 Code Noir, the colonial legal framework that regulated slavery, 178 years after slavery was definitively abolished in France, in a move that also calls for a review of the lasting effects of colonial-era laws.
A disruption at Google Cloud’s London region affected multiple cloud services on Tuesday, October 20, and coincided with an outage at digital bank Revolut, highlighting how problems at a major cloud provider can ripple across services used by businesses and consumers.
Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray has died at 34, months after welcoming her first child, with her family and friends sharing tributes as the cause of death remains officially unconfirmed.
Britain will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets on defensive missions over Saudi Arabia as Houthi missile and drone attacks intensify, expanding military support that includes air-defence equipment, refuelling assistance and military advisers.
South Korea is withdrawing some embassy personnel from Ukraine after a diplomatic dispute over Kyiv’s disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, adding to tensions between the countries as Russian airstrikes continue.
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in 12 years after a woman who recently travelled from Uganda tested positive in Abuja, prompting health authorities to isolate the patient and begin tracing 44 people who may have been exposed.
Angel Reese made WNBA Finals history with 30 points and 16 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79–65 to level the championship series at 1–1.
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary warns European airfares could rise by 20% as soaring jet fuel costs and tighter airline capacity threaten cheaper flights.
Tinubu has ruled out restoring Nigeria’s petrol subsidy, invoking Moses’ journey from Egypt as his government defends reforms amid rising living costs.
