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  4. UK comedian Russell Brand in London court for rape trial start

    Jury selection took place on Monday for the ⁠trial of British actor ⁠and comedian Russell Brand over alleged ⁠historical crimes including rape and other sexual offences. Brand, 51, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and former husband of US singer Katy Perry, faces three counts of

    South China Morning PostUnited Kingdom

  9. AI fuelling growth while putting Asia’s young workers at risk, IMF meeting hears

    An investment surge into artificial intelligence may be helping prop up a global economy battered by energy supply shocks, but the technology’s potential to cull jobs requires swift mitigation if Asia’s youth are to secure a place in the future workforce, delegates were warned at the IMF–World Bank

    South China Morning PostThailand

  10. Imaan Hammam spotlights Riyadh-founded brand amid birthday celebrations

    DUBAI: Dutch-Moroccan-Egyptian model Imaan Hammam has long been a favorite among the fashion industry’s biggest names, with birthday tributes from fellow models and designers reflecting the close relationships she has built throughout her career. The model also received a gift from Riyadh-based labe

    Arab NewsSaudi Arabia

  13. Libya seizes nearly $1 million of hashish in east

    BENGHAZI, Libya, Oct 12 - Libya's eastern-based authorities have seized about 400 kg of hashish worth around 6 million dinars ($934,000) and arrested some suspects near the coastal city of Tobruk, officials said.

    Straits Times WorldLibya

  14. From Brooklyn to Home Depot, Walmart and Amazon: Mitch Gould's Retail Journey

    The third-generation retail distribution veteran reflects on a career helping consumer brands reach America's largest retailers and bringing products from manufacturers to consumers nationwide.BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 12, 2026 / From the home improvement aisles of Home Depot to the

    Yahoo Finance StocksAmerica

  16. Pope Leo XIV to have surgery to remove lung nodule

    Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he would undergo surgery "in the coming days" for a lump on his lung. The Vatican said the pontiff's recovery should take about one week.

    Africa News

  17. From uneasy partners to open distrust: Aoun and Hezbollah struggle to rebuild ties

    From uneasy partners to open distrust: Aoun and Hezbollah struggle to rebuild ties MEE staff on Mon, 10/12/2026 - 09:21 Restoring relations between Lebanon's president and Hezbollah will require much more than reopening channels of communication Lebanese President Josep

    Middle East EyeUnited States

  18. Togo: Togo's Cotton Farmers Rebuild Soils And Cut Pest Treatments

    [Bird Story Agency] Cotton farmers in Togo are rebuilding their soils, reporting higher yields and reducing pesticide applications as regenerative practices take root. Farmer field schools are spreading the skills, helping growers strengthen cotton production and support the food crops their househo

    AllAfrica

  19. Prison 'Games of Hope' olympics in Italy unite inmates and staff

    Sport has the power to unite, and overcome barriers... In Rome, inmates and prison officers became athletes for the day, and took part in a sort of mini prison olympics. Organised by the John Paul II foundation for sport, this is the third edition of the “Games of Hope”, over a year after it was hel

    France24 WorldItaly

  20. Syrian foreign minister arrives in Doha for talks

    DUBAI: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani arrived in Qatar’s capital Doha on Monday for talks with Qatari officials, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported. The visit follows a meeting in Damascus in July between Shaibani and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin

    Arab NewsSyria

  21. Balkan temperatures swing as heavy rain heads for Greece

    Clear skies bring warm days and cold nights to Montenegro, while a low-pressure system moves towards Aegean Sea Europe live – latest updates Temperatures fluctuated dramatically in the Balkans last week, with unusually large differences between daytime highs and overnight lows – known as the diurn

    Guardian World

  23. Hamas condemns Israel Defence Minister’s threat to assassinate Khalil al-Hayya

    Hamas on Sunday condemned Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz’s threats to assassinate its political bureau chief, Khalil al-Hayya, describing them as “organised state terrorism” and accusing the Israeli government of political bankruptcy. In a statement received by Quds Press, Hamas said the threa

    Middle East MonitorIsrael

  25. Gaza: ‘She survived the bombing, but not the blockade’

    Gaza: ‘She survived the bombing, but not the blockade’ Maha Hussaini on Mon, 10/12/2026 - 09:32 A year into Gaza’s ceasefire, Palestinians continue to die from preventable illnesses, denied medical care and a lack of safe shelter under Israel’s ongoing blockade Palestin

    Middle East EyePalestine

  30. Russia Needs Just 5 Drones to Test NATO, Kuleba Says

    Ukraine’s former FM warns that Russia could test NATO with just five drones targeting critical infrastructure rather than a large ground offensive. Kuleba also says Russian attacks aim to cripple Ukraine’s essential services and undermine Western support ahead of winter.

    Kyiv PostUkraine

  31. Africa: UN Human Rights Chief Hails Award of Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay

    [allAfrica] Geneva -- United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Türk spoke with pride on Friday for global human rights when he ''warmly'' congratulated South African Navi Pillay for winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for those who fight for the rights of others.

    AllAfricaSwitzerland

  36. Italian island school reopens for just one student after 20 years

    In Ginostra, Italy, a six-year-old girl named Aysha is breaking new ground as she becomes the first student to attend the village's only school, which has reopened after two decades. Her family’s worries about their isolation on the island prompted this significant change. Lacking road access, the t

    Times of IndiaItaly

  39. One freed American doesn’t equal US policy shift on Myanmar

    The recent Reuters headline, “US opens direct talks with Myanmar’s generals, reversing years of isolation,” describes a consequential diplomatic change. It is not a verdict that the junta has won, or that Myanmar’s revolution has lost. The distinction matters because an exaggerated reading can sprea

    Asia Times

  48. Telegraph Columnist Calls Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal ‘Catastrophic’

    The Telegraph’s Executive Defence and Foreign Affairs Editor Con Coughlin called Donald Trump’s Russian diesel agreement a “catastrophic miscalculation.” He argued that the deal undermines Western sanctions, finances Russia’s war, and is unlikely to lower US fuel prices before the midterm elections.

    Kyiv PostRussia

  49. Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, union says

    Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.

    BBC Top Stories

  53. Switching from Cryptomus to Heleket leaves the same UK sanctions target

    The October 8 notice names both brands under Xeltox, while separate exchange tracing highlights the need to check settlement routes. The post Switching from Cryptomus to Heleket leaves the same UK sanctions target appeared first on CryptoSlate.

    CryptoSlateUk

  54. Fuel shortage persists in Malawi and disrupts daily life

    Malawi is once against facing a fuel shortage which is disrupting its daily life. For over a week, motorists across the country have been endlessly searching for fuel as uncertainty remains over potential improvements.

    Africa News

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