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Websites across Europe taken down - as critical software update issued
Government and business websites across Europe were taken down in a bid to protect organisations after a critical software update was issued over vulnerabilities in programming language.
Posted on 21 October 2026 | 9:28 am
Garda investigation launched as two bodies found in Ireland
A Garda investigation has been launched after two bodies were discovered in Ireland.
Posted on 21 October 2026 | 6:19 am
At least 153 people killed in drone strike on disputed Sudan-South Sudan region
A drone strike on a fuel depot in a disputed region on the Sudan-South Sudan border has killed at least 153 people.
Posted on 21 October 2026 | 4:48 am
Man arrested in Pakistan over $126m counterfeit postage scheme
A man has been arrested in Pakistan and accused of running a counterfeit postage operation costing the US Postal Service $126m (£94m).
Posted on 21 October 2026 | 3:02 am
Uganda reacts angrily as Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case
Nigeria has recorded its first case of Ebola during the current outbreak, the country's health ministry has said - as the virus continues to spread internationally.
Posted on 20 October 2026 | 8:39 pm
Swimmer killed in shark attack in South Africa
A 65-year-old woman was killed in a shark attack at a popular beach on South Africa's southeastern coast, local authorities said.
Posted on 20 October 2026 | 2:30 pm
Suspect arrested in France after fire at historic city hall
A man has been arrested after a fire at the town hall of Limoges, according to French media.
Posted on 20 October 2026 | 9:31 am
Four soldiers from UN-backed force missing after gang attack in Haiti
Four soldiers from El Salvador are unaccounted for after being attacked by heavily-armed gangs in Haiti.
Posted on 20 October 2026 | 6:59 am
Australian MP hit by car has both legs amputated as suspect appears in court
An Australian MP hit by a car has had both of her legs amputated, her husband has said.
Posted on 20 October 2026 | 1:02 am
Trump's approval rating hits new record low as US midterms loom
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low - indicating that next month's midterm elections could be punishing for the Republicans.
Posted on 20 October 2026 | 12:01 am