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Australian Official Critically Injured In Car Attack; Authorities Say Incident Was Intentional

An Australian member of parliament was struck by a vehicle and critically injured in what police are calling a deliberate act of violence.

International Business Times · Oct 19

6 ops in 48 hrs: Houthis claim to strike Saudi airports, oil field & military sites

Yemen's Iran-linked Houthi rebels announced six military operations targeting Saudi Arabia over the last 48 hours. They claimed to have struck strategic sites including oil facilities and airports, causing significant damage and disruption. This escalation followed reported Saudi airstrikes on Yemeni civilian areas, resulting in numerous casualties. Houthi spokesperson Yahya…

The Times of India · Oct 19

‘We are the shame of Europe’: France imposes curfews to stop growing riots

Europe erupted with fresh protests over the unaffordable cost of living over the weekend - and organisers are calling for more

The Independent UK · Oct 19

‘I am not afraid’: Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh in December

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday reiterated her intention to return to Bangladesh in December, even if the Tarique Rahman-led government arrests, kills or tortures her.

The Times of India · Oct 19

Sasha Bogosian, 18, turns painted jeans into a nonprofit raising nearly $100,000 for kids' art therapy

Sasha Bogosian, an 18-year-old from Los Angeles, began painting denim after recovering from major surgery. Her artistic hobby evolved into The Sasha Project LA, raising funds for art therapy in children's hospitals. The project directly supports programmes that help alleviate children's pain and anxiety during treatment. Major brands like Levi's…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Students Challenge Vucic Rule: anti-corruption movement forces early polls; Pegasus fears grow

Serbia is gearing up for early parliamentary elections on October 25, which might alter the political scene significantly. Sparked by a catastrophic railway disaster in 2024, a student-led anti-corruption protest movement has gained momentum. Amid rising tensions, fears of government surveillance and the intimidation of political critics abound. With uncertainty…

The Times of India · Oct 19

In 2023, a Cheetos bag triggered fungal growth and disrupted New Mexico cave’s fragile ecosystem

A visitor’s discarded Cheetos bag disrupted the fragile ecosystem inside Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico in 2023. The snack softened in the cave’s high humidity, encouraging fungal growth and attracting insects, mites and spiders. Park rangers removed the food residue and mould, using the incident to highlight the…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds

Poll finds 66% of Americans think Trump is using position for monetary gain as his approval rating hits a new low

The Guardian - US · Oct 19

Ferocious criticism from all sides underlines Macron’s isolation

French president has compounded impression of arrogance with strategic errors – and consequences could be profound

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

Jim Churm obituary

Other lives: Nurse and physiotherapist who played his part in the D-day landings as a medic on landing craft

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19