Rioting in Milan caused by ‘hybrid war’ against the West, says Italian defence minister Luxury brands including Chanel, Tiffany and Dior have removed merchandise from their windows in the Italian city The Independent UK · Oct 20
Mother and baby daughter in pushchair killed in Russian drone strike as they strolled through Ukraine park Four others were killed in Nova Vodolaha, including an eight-year-old girl. Ukraine’s president called the attack ‘pure atrocity’ The Independent UK · Oct 20
Trump admin revoked more than 300,000 visas since 2025, including 4,000 linked to birth tourism: Report The Trump administration has revoked more than 300,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office in January last year, including at least 4,000 linked to people accused of engaging in or facilitating birth tourism, The New York Post reported. The Times of India · Oct 20
Long Beach Officials Demand Probe Into ICE Agents After US Citizen Is Found Handcuffed and Bleeding Long Beach officials have called for an investigation after US citizen Ricardo Gonzalez was injured during a confrontation with federal immigration agents, whose account of the incident remains unclear International Business Times UK · Oct 20
Caretaker’s 22-year stay sparks ownership battle over Frederick McCubbin’s former home Fontainebleau, a former residence of the renowned artist Frederick McCubbin, finds itself at the center of a contentious legal battle over its ownership. This neglected property is co-owned by five individuals, while Trevor Hoare, the caretaker for the past 22 years, seeks to claim adverse possession. With the Supreme Court… The Times of India · Oct 20
China Sends Forces To Monitor U.S. Vessel As South China Sea Tensions Rise China has accused the U.S. of impinging on Chinese sovereignty after a U.S. ship sailed into waters near the Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands. International Business Times · Oct 20
Trump ‘frustrated and angry’ says Rubio; rejects reports of shift in Ukraine policy US secretary of state Marco Rubio reaffirmed the ongoing weapons assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine during his visit to India. He expressed frustration regarding the lack of progress in negotiations to end the conflict, emphasizing the situation's urgency. Rubio clarified that the US had not denied Ukraine critical interceptors,… The Times of India · Oct 20
How Rat-Infested Classrooms and Collapsed Ceilings Triggered Mass Protests and Chaos in France Protests that began over deteriorating French schools and teacher shortages spread nationwide, drawing unions and political groups while arrests, injuries, property damage and disputed claims intensified scrutiny. International Business Times UK · Oct 20
NFL Legend's Son Allegedly Bullied and Racially Abused at Elite Christian School A lawsuit alleges that Eric Dickerson's son endured racial harassment, bullying and physical assaults at Oaks Christian School in California. The school denies wrongdoing and will respond in court. International Business Times UK · Oct 20
California Green Card Holders Accused by Feds of Alleged Voter Fraud React With 'Shock and Anger' Federal charges against 28 California residents have sparked confusion among defendants and criticism from families, as officials argue over alleged non-citizen voting and election security. International Business Times UK · Oct 20
US midterms 2026: Trump invokes France unrest at Kansas rally, warns America will 'burn' if Democrats win US President Donald Trump has invoked unrest in France to attack Democrats while campaigning for Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas, where a closely contested race has emerged as Republicans face pressure ahead of the November midterm elections. The Times of India · Oct 20
'Disregards consensus': China slams US for after DeepSeek ban from govt IT systems China has strongly criticized the US for its recent ban on the DeepSeek AI model, claiming it undermines the interests of Chinese enterprises. The Chinese commerce ministry pointed out that the US Department of Homeland Security's concerns regarding security threats from DeepSeek products are unfounded. China warns against the politicization… The Times of India · Oct 20
The dangers of letting tech billionaires shape our world As SpaceX impacts Ukraine and AI-generated music divides artists and fans, critics are asking what happens when technology has too much control over our lives The Guardian - US · Oct 20
Irish lottery winner who scooped £3.3 million faced a costly bank loan battle Irish lottery winner Cormac Handy won £3.3 million in 2001, but by 2013, investment losses and a failed construction business had left him struggling to repay a bank loan he guaranteed. Facing court over €14,371 owed to Ulster Bank, he offered €50 monthly, but a judge ordered repayments of €250. The Times of India · Oct 20
International Business Times UK · Oct 20 Donald Trump's Confusion and 'Seizure-Like' Are Not Getting Better, Psychologist Warns Donald Trump's White House movements have drawn scrutiny from a psychologist, but no medical diagnosis supports his concerns.
International Business Times UK · Oct 20 'You Will Be Driven to Hell': Palestinian Flag-Waving Protester in Toronto Sparks Controversy Over 'Infidels' Remark Protests in Toronto and Montreal have intensified debate over slogans, antisemitism and foreign funding allegations, with universities and Muslim organisations rejecting claims made in a recent report.
The Times of India · Oct 20 Trump’s New Mexico renaming push: Truth Social rant revives name-history debate; critics cite Vespucci Donald Trump proposed renaming New Mexico to New America, claiming it would enhance pride among residents and change election integrity. Political representatives from New Mexico opposed the idea, emphasizing the state's historical significance and established name. Constitutional barriers exist, as name changes require formal processes involving local and national laws.…
International Business Times · Oct 20 Another Country Will Send Military Help to Saudi Arabia as it Grapples With Escalating Houthi Attacks The UK will send fighter jets to provide defensive military support.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 20 How people in Libya and beyond are living with Khadafi's legacy, 15 years on Fifteen years ago today, Moamer Kadhafi was captured and killed by rebel fighters, ending 42 years of one-man rule over Libya. RFI spoke to Libya specialist Virginie Collombier about what "Khadafism" stood for, who still believes in it and whether the removal of its architect has made life better for…
Radio France Internationale · Oct 20 Macron secures extra fuel for France from UAE and Bahrain during Gulf tour French President Emmanuel Macron has secured the delivery of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain during a tour of the Gulf, the French presidency said on Tuesday.
The Times of India · Oct 20 Italian banker was 'dropped to his death by mistake' when thugs dangled him out of his office window 'only to threaten' David Rossi, the communications director of the Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena, died in 2013. It was believed till date that he committed suicide, as his body was found beneath an open window of the bank's headquarters in Siena. After 13 years, new evidence surfaced to a parliamentary…
The Guardian - AU · Oct 20 Australia’s $10bn EU trade deal has stalled again. What is it and what’s gone wrong? Trade minister warns there is no room to renegotiate, saying ‘we’ve got to either accept or reject this offer’
The Times of India · Oct 20 Covid PPE Fraud Sentencing: UK jails Jogesh Bhandari over glove scam; hospitals lost vital supplies Jogesh Bhandari was handed a sentence for deceiving companies with false promises of supplying personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. His conning tactics included misappropriating payments meant for PPE to fund a luxurious lifestyle. In a related verdict, his wife, Meenakshi Bhandari, received a suspended sentence alongside community service…
The Independent UK · Oct 20 The key moments that have shaped Trump and Zelensky’s rocky relationship IN DEPTH: Kyiv has tried desperately to keep the United States on side since Trump returned to office. But the Ukrainian president may now feel the relationship is beyond saving, writes James C. Reynolds
The Independent UK · Oct 20 Piers Morgan left stunned after Indiana Democrat admits how much she drank before viral ‘we have guns, too’ interview ‘I say it all the time: I’m not friends with [Republicans]. I don’t like them’ Jaime West told the broadcaster Monday