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
Albanians set fire to government buildings and clash with riot police in latest protests
Demonstrators in Albania have set fire to government buildings and banks, smashed shop windows during the latest clashes with police as they demand the prime minister's resignation.
Posted on 20 October 2026 | 5:47 am
Oil-rich Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in historic referendum
Alberta ‌has voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation.
Posted on 20 October 2026 | 2:41 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
Japan launches mission to Mars to bring back samples from its moon
Japan launched a spacecraft towards Mars in a ground-breaking mission to bring back samples from the largest of the planet's two moons.
Posted on 19 October 2026 | 4:04 pm
UEFA writes to FIFA demanding answers on Trump-Infantino dealings
European football chiefs have sent a list of 42 questions to FIFA, demanding answers about Gianni Infantino's alleged "conflicts of interest" over business dealings with the Trump family and the World Cup sell-off attempt.
Posted on 19 October 2026 | 10:05 am
Doomsday cult leader found guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult
Doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie, his wife Rhoda Maweu, and 29 other co-accused have been found guilty of the murder of 190 children and one adult.
Posted on 19 October 2026 | 5:21 am