Grand Condé Pink Diamond Returns to France After Historic Heist
A rare nine-carat pink diamond stolen in an overnight heist almost 100 years ago has returned to France for public exhibition at the Château de Chantilly.
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DR Congo Bars Contact With Belgium After Brussels Raids Target President
Belgian authorities raided properties tied to relatives and associates of Félix Tshisekedi in Brussels and surrounding areas amid a money-laundering investigation into Congolese…
Andrej Babiš Suffers Senate Defeat as Opposition Wins
Andrej Babiš suffered a stark political defeat as the opposition movement, the Mayors and Independents, swept the final round of Senate elections and secured victories in…
CBS Foreign Editor Warns Staff Over Insubordination
CBS News foreign editor Shayndi Raice warned foreign bureau staff that insubordination constitutes legal grounds for firing during a virtual meeting amid internal newsroom…
Rabbi Dov Lior Issues Ruling on Palestinian Olive Harvest
Prominent Israeli Rabbi Dov Lior issued a religious ruling on Friday permitting settlers to steal olives from Palestinian orchards in the occupied West Bank, as violence and…
Six-Month Caretaker Administration Established in Tigray Region
Ethiopia’s federal government established a six-month caretaker administration for the Tigray region on October 16, 2026, following military clashes that culminated in federal…
Trump Suspends Russian Energy Tariffs Just Before Deadline
United States Donald Trump has suspended major new export tariffs and sanctions targeting countries buying Russian oil and gas, granting sudden relief to major importers including…
Oleshky Residents Trapped Without Food Since May Face Freezing Winter
Fewer than 2,000 people remain trapped in the Russian-occupied front-line Ukrainian town of Oleshky without food deliveries since May 26, facing freezing winter conditions, severe…
IEA Warns Global Diesel Shortage Will Drag On Despite Emergency Reserves Release
Member states of the International Energy Agency agreed to expedite the release of 20 million barrels of diesel as part of remaining emergency reserves, responding to a global…
Chris Bryant Bans Controversial Garvaghy Road Orange Order Parade
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant revoked permission for an Orange Order parade along the Garvaghy Road in Portadown following an urgent review requested by police chief Jon…
Anthony Loke Rejects Blanket Bus Bans for Foreign Passengers
Transport Minister Anthony Loke launched Penang’s first 15 electric buses on October 17, 2026, targeting a 75-vehicle fleet by March 2027.
Busan Shark Draws 1.5 Million Visitors to Waterfront Park
A shark trapped in an artificial canal at Busan North Port Waterfront Park has drawn nearly 1.5 million visitors, sparking viral social media trends, municipal merchandise plans…