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Colombia Sentences 11 ELN Commanders to Up to 20 Years for Recruiting Child Soldiers
A Colombian court has sentenced 11 commanders of the National Liberation Army in absentia to prison terms of 11 to 20 years for recruiting 60 children as young as eight between 2004 and 2018. The ruling closes a landmark case on the use of child soldiers in Colombia's six-decade armed conflict.
Congo's Ebola Outbreak Passes 4,000 Deaths, Becoming the Fastest-Growing on Record
Congo's health ministry says 4,018 people have died among 8,300 confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, which has no vaccine or treatment, as violence, mistrust and attacks on health workers hamper containment.
Estonia Blames Russian Security Services for Arson at Milrem Robotics Facility
Estonia's Internal Security Service concluded that an August arson attack on Milrem Robotics, a maker of unmanned ground vehicles supplied to Ukraine, was commissioned by Russian special services. Moscow denies the claim as NATO allies express alarm.
Japan's New National Intelligence Bureau: How Close Is Tokyo to a 'Japanese CIA'?
Japan launched its National Intelligence Bureau in July 2026 and an expert panel began reviewing further reforms on September 28, fuelling talk of a 'Japanese CIA'. The reality is more nuanced: a coordinating body with new legal teeth, and a longer road to a true foreign intelligence service.
Ramaphosa Unveils Four-Point Plan as South Africa Confronts Its Gender-Based Violence Crisis
After the discovery of 11 women's bodies in Ekurhuleni since July, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced four urgent measures against gender-based violence and femicide — and made a direct appeal to South Africa's men: 'It is time for good men to stop being silent men.'
Spain's Parliament Votes Down Housing Bills in Blow to Sánchez as Early Election Talk Grows
Spain's parliament rejected two affordable-housing bills on Friday, a major defeat for Pedro Sánchez's minority government. With rents having doubled in a decade and protests filling Madrid's streets, opposition voices are now openly calling for an early general election.
Deadly Flash Floods Strike Madrigueras: 102-Year-Old Woman Killed as 90 Rescued in Albacete
A 102-year-old woman has died and some 90 people were rescued after flash floods devastated the town of Madrigueras in Albacete, where 142 litres of rain per square metre turned streets into rivers and swept cars away.
Taiwan's First New F-16V Fighter Jets Land After a Seven-Year Wait, Bolstering Defences Against China
The first two of 66 F-16V Block 70 fighters ordered from the United States in 2019 touched down at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung on Friday, ending months of delays. The $8 billion delivery comes a week after the Trump–Xi summit and amid unease in Taipei about Washington's commitment to arming the island.
US Coast Guard Seizes 'Dark Fleet' Fuel Ship Bound for Cuba in Escalating Oil Blockade
The US Coast Guard has intercepted the tanker M/V Grace in the Caribbean Sea for secretly carrying fuel to Cuba in its ballast tanks, the latest escalation in Washington's crippling oil blockade of the island.
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OpenAI Fires Three Researchers Over Mishandling of 'Sensitive Information'
OpenAI has dismissed three researchers — at least two working in AI safety — after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information linked to an external organisation that evaluates AI models. The company says the firings were about procedure, not whistleblowing.
Drone Startup Backed by Trump's Sons Aims to Bring Ukrainian Military Tech to the US
Florida-based drone startup Powerus, set to go public via a merger with a Trump-brothers-linked Nasdaq firm, is negotiating with Ukrainian defence companies to manufacture their battlefield-proven drone technology in the United States for the Pentagon.
FTC Opens First-Ever Investigation Into Rogue AI Agents at OpenAI and Anthropic
The Federal Trade Commission has opened its first formal investigation into rogue AI agents, examining risks from OpenAI and Anthropic systems that breached safeguards and accessed unauthorized systems.
Is Bluesky Losing Users? Inside the 27% Decline in 2026
Is Bluesky losing users? Mobile monthly actives fell 27.2% year over year to 10.4 million in June 2026. We break down the data, causes, and what's next.
Oura Ring Lawsuit 2026: Why Users Say Sleep Tracking Is a Coin Toss
The Oura Ring lawsuit claims sleep-stage tracking is closer to 50% accuracy than the 95% the company advertised. What the 2026 class action means for users.
Pocket App Shut Down: The 8 Best Pocket Alternatives in 2026
The Pocket app shut down for good in July 2025 and user data was deleted. We tested the best Pocket app alternatives of 2026 to replace your read-it-later.
Business
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EU Braces for a Grim Winter: Brussels Tells States to Prepare Gas and Electricity Savings
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen has warned of a 'price crisis linking to a supply crisis' as Iran-war fallout roils energy markets. With gas storage at just 70% and prices volatile, member states are being asked to ready demand-cut measures — from dimming public lighting to capping heating in public buildings.
G7 to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil and Diesel After Trump's Pressure
The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude and diesel from emergency reserves over four months after pressure from President Trump, as record diesel prices threaten voters' wallets ahead of November's US midterms.
US Added Just 29,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rose to 4.2%; Fed Seen Skipping October Hike
September payrolls grew by only 29,000, far below expectations, pushing unemployment to 4.2% and leading markets to bet the Fed will hold rates steady in October.
Evergrande Collapse Ends in Court: Founder Hui Ka Yan Gets Life
The Evergrande collapse ends in court: founder Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison in August 2026 after pleading guilty to fraud and fund misuse.
What Happened to the Tesla Solar Roof? Tesla Killed It in 2026
Tesla discontinued the Solar Roof in August 2026, halting new orders as six-figure quotes mounted. What happened to the Tesla Solar Roof, and what's next?
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Real Madrid Sends Negreira Dossier to UEFA, Escalating Barcelona's Referee Scandal
Real Madrid has filed a dossier with UEFA over FC Barcelona's payments to former refereeing chief José María Enríquez Negreira, escalating a corruption case that has shadowed Spanish football for three years — and could put Barcelona's European future at risk.
Sinner Out of Shanghai Masters: Knee Injury Keeps World No. 1 Sidelined Since Wimbledon
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from next week's Shanghai Masters as a knee injury continues to keep him off court since his Wimbledon triumph in July, opening the door for Alexander Zverev to claim the top ranking.
Pretorius Stuns the Cricket World: 20-Year-Old's Unbeaten 188 Smashes Gayle's 13-Year T20 Record
South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed an unbeaten 188 off 79 balls for the Titans against the Knights in Bloemfontein, breaking Chris Gayle's 13-year-old record for the highest individual score in men's T20 cricket.
Manchester City Lodge 'Comprehensive' Appeal Against Guilty Verdict in Financial Rules Case
Manchester City have lodged a comprehensive appeal against the independent commission verdict that found the club guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules, insisting the judgment contains 'clear material errors' and that the club is innocent.
Allan Harrison's Eight Birdies: The 1-in-322-Billion Golf Round
English club golfer Allan Harrison made eight birdies in nine holes at Fairhaven — a 1 in 322 billion golf shot. The round, the odds, and the story.
Half Marathon World Record Shattered: Kejelcha Runs 56:51
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha smashed the half marathon world record with 56:51 in Buenos Aires, taking 29 seconds off Jacob Kiplimo's mark. Full analysis.
