The Finnish and Norwegian leaders broke a Western European taboo and held talks with Russia’s president, sparking division on the continent as it pushes to strengthen backing for Ukraine. The 90-minute telephone conversation was met alternatingly with anger and acceptance in Europe, which has largely sought to make Moscow a ...
Month: October 2026
Netanyahu’s coalition draws ahead in Israel’s tight election raceNetanyahu’s coalition draws ahead in Israel’s tight election race
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition took a slight lead in a tight election race, defying exit poll projections, though he remained short of the numbers required to form another government. Critics argued the results signaled voter disillusionment with Netanyahu’s leadership, but it was not clear the opposition bloc would ...
Overturned carriages and makeshift medical tents at crash siteOverturned carriages and makeshift medical tents at crash site
Dozens of people are feared dead after a high-speed train collided with another train south of Madrid. ...
What we know about the crash so farWhat we know about the crash so far
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid. ...
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costsLuxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on “temporary living arrangements”. ...
What could be in the Budget?What could be in the Budget?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October. ...
Israel election results live: vote count underway as exit polls point to tie between Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocsIsrael election results live: vote count underway as exit polls point to tie between Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs
Both blocs fall short of the 61 seats needed to form a government in initial forecasts as support for Palestinian parties surges Full report: Coalition talks loom as Israel exit polls suggest Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs tied Analysis: Rise of Palestinian parties in Knesset will redraw Israel’s political landscape Israel ...
Gulf states working on multipart peace deal to avert renewal of US-Iran warGulf states working on multipart peace deal to avert renewal of US-Iran war
Talks are aimed at reopening strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions on Iran, and for Houthis to withdraw in Yemen A multipronged peace deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz within four days of sanctions being lifted and for the Houthis to withdraw substantial forces inside Yemen are at the ...
Rise of Palestinian parties in Knesset will redraw Israel’s political landscapeRise of Palestinian parties in Knesset will redraw Israel’s political landscape
Exit polls indicate opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot will have to work with Arab-Israeli leaders to have a hope of governing Israeli elections: live updates Full report: Coalition talks loom as Israel exit polls suggest Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs tied Israel election: what we know so far The big gains made ...
The shocking rise of rib remodelling: ‘I wanted that hourglass shape’The shocking rise of rib remodelling: ‘I wanted that hourglass shape’
It involves the fracturing of a patient’s ribs, before they spend three months laced into a corset. Some of those who have had this cosmetic procedure say it is like being ‘hit by a bus’. Why is it becoming more popular? Daniela Cesin was 14 when she began thinking about ...