Roadside explosions in Somali capital Mogadishu kill 5, official says

5 Israeli Soldiers Are Killed Amid Hezbollah Clashes in Lebanon

As clashes with Hezbollah militants intensified, Israel’s public broadcaster reported that the soldiers had been killed when a rocket struck a building they were in.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Flash flooding kills 5 in Missouri, including 2 poll workers

A couple in their 70s who served as election poll workers were among at least five people killed in Missouri after torrential rains caused flash flooding across the state.

Flooding in Missouri Kills at Least 5, Including 2 Poll Workers

The governor activated emergency operations procedures after the deaths this week following days of heavy rainfall, flash flooding and tornadoes.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Turnout high in Pennsylvania, officials say

Election officials in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania are seeing high voter turnout throughout the day. Weijia Jiang explains the significance.

Rockets from Lebanon kill 7 in Israel, Israeli strike kills 5 in Syria

Israel's wars with Iran's allies in Lebanon and Gaza grind on as top U.S. envoys visit the region to push for cease-fires.

A 'tidal wave' of natural gas supply — the biggest yet — will reshape global markets, says RBC Capital

The expansion is likely to lead to a state of oversupply by the end of 2026, analysts such as RBC's Anan Dhanani have projected.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Activist Engine Capital nominates six directors at software maker Dye & Durham, sources say

Activist investor Engine Capital intends to nominate a slate of six director candidates to Canadian software maker Dye & Durham's board.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Capital gains tax hikes 'entirely off the table' under President-elect Trump, Republican Congress, economist says

Higher capital gains taxes are unlikely under President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress, experts say.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Somali security agents arrest journalist in night-time raid

Abduqadir Mohamed Nur’s reported abduction from home and detention is latest attack on press freedom for critical writing on regime, media union says. A Somali journalist was abducted from his home ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

'Why I spent my university fees on Somali TikTok battles'

Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.

Officials probing fiery Tesla crash that killed 4 people in France

Police in western France say they're looking into what caused a Tesla that came off a road to catch on fire in a crash that killed the driver and all 3 passengers.

Israeli official confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza

Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and mastermind behind the October 7 attack on Israel, was killed during a "heavy gun battle" in Gaza, according to and Israeli official. NBC News' Matt Bradley has ...

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: 87 killed in Israeli strikes on Beit Lahia

The Israel Defense Forces continued intense air and ground campaigns against Hezbollah in Lebanon and against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Hong Kong zoo officials reveal what killed 9 monkeys

The animals contracted melioidosis, possibly after some digging work near their cages, that later caused them to develop sepsis, officials said.

Iraqi forces kill Islamic State group commander and 8 other officials

Iraq's prime minister says that the Islamic State militant group’s leader in Iraq was killed in a military operation along with eight of the group’s other senior leaders

World - ABC News - October 22

A man accused of threatening to kill Dem election officials will likely plead guilty

A man accused of making repeated threats to kill the top election officials in Colorado and Arizona as well as judges and federal law enforcement agents is expected to plead guilty in federal court ...

Israeli strikes pound Lebanese coastal city after residents evacuate

Israeli jets have struck multiple buildings in Lebanon’s southern coastal city of Tyre, sending large clouds of black smoke into the air

World - ABC News - October 23

U.S. Officials Sweep Troubled Brooklyn Prison Where 2 Were Killed

Two inmates were fatally stabbed this summer at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center, where Sean Combs is awaiting trial in his sex-trafficking case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

North Korea sends troops to Russia, officials say

The U.S. and NATO say they have confirmed that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. They say if the North Koreans join the fighting in Ukraine, it would be a dangerous ...

We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans

Willem-Alexander says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands after Israeli football supporters come under attack.

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