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Trump Ousts Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle From Greece Post Over Misconduct Allegations
The White House asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as U.S. ambassador to Greece after a Wall Street Journal investigation reported she sought payment for a $100,000 Amex bill and accepted lavish gifts. She stepped down within hours, denying the claims.
Riyadh Says It Intercepted a Cruise Missile Over Medina; Houthis Call the Claim a 'Brazen Lie'
The Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday it intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the Medina region, home to one of Islam's holiest cities — a claim Yemen's Houthis flatly denied, insisting they had spared the holy cities and carried out no operation against Saudi territory that day.
Houthis Widen Campaign to Dammam Airport and Aramco Sites as Saudi Skies Grow Perilous
A day after the deadliest strike on Saudi soil in over a decade killed 13 at Riyadh airport, the Houthis claimed attacks on Dammam's airport and two Aramco facilities — while Trump said he may join Saudi retaliation and airlines rerouted Europe-Asia flights.
Iran's Security Chief Accuses US of Running Oil-Smuggling Operation in Omani Waters
Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei accused the Trump administration of hiring 'thugs' to smuggle oil through Oman's coastal waters, claiming the operation is led by the US Central Command chief with UAE military assistance — as Tehran says it is no longer replying to Washington's answer on a Hormuz reopening proposal.
Las Vegas Shooting 2017: Conspiracy Claims vs the Facts
On October 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock killed 60 people and injured more than 800 at the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas. Nine years on, conspiracy claims persist. Here is what the LVMPD and FBI investigations actually found — claim by claim.
UK Blames Iran's IRGC for RAF Fairford Airbase Scare, Summons Ambassador as 29 Nations Back Claim
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament Iran's Revolutionary Guard 'almost certainly directed' the September 27 security scare at RAF Fairford. London summoned Tehran's ambassador, sanctioned two Iranians, and won backing from 29 countries.
Vijay Aggarwal, Lawyer Who Represented Mehul Choksi, Faces Rape Charge in London
Indian lawyer Vijay Aggarwal, previously counsel to fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, faces a new rape charge in London alongside sexual assault and exploitation allegations. A judge has described the claims as deeply disturbing, and the trial is set for March 2027.
Trump Claims Immediate Russia-Ukraine 'Energy Ceasefire'; Zelensky Says It Is 'News' to Him
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an immediate halt to attacks on each other's energy infrastructure. Neither Moscow nor Kyiv has confirmed the deal, and President Zelensky said the announcement was 'news' to him — while signaling Ukraine would honour a genuine reciprocal truce.
Verstappen Seizes First Singapore Pole and a Shot at Breaking His Marina Bay Duck
Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, putting the four-time world champion in prime position to end his winless run at Marina Bay after nine fruitless attempts.
Trump Renews Nobel Peace Prize Push, Claiming He Settled 'Eight Wars' Ahead of Friday's Announcement
Days before the Norwegian Nobel Committee names the 2026 Peace Prize laureate, Donald Trump used an Oval Office appearance to claim he had settled eight wars and deserved the award more than Barack Obama, warning that passing him over would be a 'great discredit' to the committee.
TikTok ran 'placebo' safety tests on teens and children, New York lawsuit alleges
Newly unsealed allegations in New York Attorney General Letitia James's lawsuit claim TikTok gave thousands of young users non-functional versions of its 'Algo Refresh' safety tool, leaving them believing their feeds had been reset when they had not.
Lecornu Faces Down Parliament as France's School Revolt Turns Violent: 300 Injured, Lessons Suspended
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu told the National Assembly that 215 pupils, 85 school staff and 715 police have been injured since France's pupil revolt began, rejected claims of a police crackdown as a lie, and accused the hard left of stoking chaos ahead of the 2027 election — as secondary schools suspend lessons nationwide.
Djokovic Claims Seventh China Open Title as de Minaur Retires Injured in Beijing Final
Novak Djokovic extended his perfect record at the China Open to 34-0 with his seventh title in Beijing after Alex de Minaur retired with a groin injury in the final. The 102nd tour-level title of the Serbian's career also returns him to the ATP top 10.
Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Strikes on Riyadh Airport and Aramco Refinery as Flights Are Disrupted
Yemen's Houthis claimed on Monday evening to have struck Riyadh's King Khalid airport, an Aramco refinery in Rabigh and southern military sites with drones and missiles, as explosions were reported over the Saudi capital and flights were cancelled or diverted.
Trump Says France's Student Protests Are About 'Islam Wanting to Take Over', Not Schools
As a quarter of a million demonstrators filled French streets and more than 800 schools closed, President Trump claimed on Truth Social that the student uprising is really about 'out of control mass migration' — a statement that thrusts the crisis into America's midterm campaign.
Ukrainian Drones Kill Two and Hit Major Fuel Hub in One of the Biggest Attacks Yet on Moscow
Ukraine launched a massive overnight drone assault on Moscow and its region on October 6, 2026, with Moscow claiming nearly 900 drones were launched. Two people were killed, homes damaged, and a major fuel depot supplying Moscow's three airports reportedly caught fire.
Painted Over Before Xi Landed: The Cairo Mural That Reignited Egypt's Ancient Identity War
A 66-metre mural of Tutankhamun and Nefertiti in Cairo's Tahrir Square — designed with AI and painted by youth volunteers for Xi Jinping's state visit — was hastily painted over after critics said its dark-skinned pharaohs revived Afrocentric claims about ancient Egypt.
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.
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.
Philippines Rejects China's Claim to Waters Off Batanes as Research-Vessel Row Escalates
Manila 'firmly and strongly rejected' Beijing's claim of sovereign rights over waters off Batanes after the Philippine Coast Guard drove away the Chinese research vessel Jia Hai Ke 7, detected 37 nautical miles from Itbayat inside the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
Yemen's War Reignites: 474 Operations in 24 Hours as Fighting Engulfs Taiz and the Red Sea
Fighting in Yemen has escalated to its most intense level since the 2022 truce, with the Yemeni army claiming 474 operations in a single day, missile interceptions over Saudi Arabia, and tens of thousands newly displaced around Taiz and the Red Sea coast.
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.