Saudi-led forces retake key areas near Bab al-Mandab strait from Houthis in Yemen, securing air dominance and destroying hundreds of Houthi targets. The offensive follows a major push to reclaim territory lost to rebels, amid intensified fighting in Taiz and surrounding regions.
Three years after the Hamas attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz, survivors and families continue to cope with the trauma of the 7 October 2023 attacks, which left 41 residents dead and 76 kidnapped. The kibbutz, a close-knit community of 400, was devastated by the assault, with many homes destroyed and families torn apart. The third anniversary of the attacks marks a difficult time of reflection for those who lived through the violence.
Christa Pike, a 50-year-old death row inmate, has regained consciousness and is speaking after a failed execution attempt in Tennessee, marking the first known survival of a lethal injection in U.S. history. Her lawyers reported that she remains in critical condition and is receiving medical care in a hospital.
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived a failed execution attempt, becoming the first known person to survive a lethal injection in U.S. history. Her lawyers confirmed she is conscious and speaking days after the botched attempt, which left her with severe injuries and requiring critical medical care.
Israelis commemorate three years since Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which led to a Gaza war killing over 74,000 people. The attack killed 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages to Gaza. The anniversary falls close to Israel's upcoming election, with debates over responsibility and war outcomes.
Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, survived a failed execution attempt after receiving two doses of pentobarbital. She is now conscious and speaking, marking the first known survival of a lethal injection in U.S. history. The incident has prompted a third-party review by Tennessee officials.
A Russian lab worker's death has raised concerns about pneumonic plague, with 200 people under quarantine in Siberia. The death has prompted a review of anti-plague measures and heightened vigilance.
Christa Pike, a 50-year-old death row inmate in Tennessee, is conscious and speaking after surviving a botched execution attempt. She is the first U.S. prisoner to survive an injection of lethal doses of execution drugs.
Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate, survived a botched execution attempt, marking the first known instance of a U.S. prisoner surviving lethal injection drugs. Pike, 50, received two doses of pentobarbital during a failed execution in Nashville on September 30, 2026, and is currently in critical condition at a hospital. The incident has prompted a third-party review by Tennessee officials.
Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery complete a $110 billion merger to form Skydance, a new Hollywood powerhouse. The deal unites major studios, networks, and streaming platforms under one banner, marking one of the largest media mergers in history. The combined entity, now trading as SKYD, aims to challenge industry giants like Netflix and Disney.
Tennessee's Christa Pike, the first U.S. inmate to survive a lethal injection, is conscious and speaking after a botched execution attempt. Her survival has prompted a legal review of the state's capital punishment system and raised concerns about the ethics of executions.
Paramount and Warner Bros have merged to form a $110 billion media giant, unifying CNN, CBS News, and major film and TV studios under one roof. The deal, which closed Tuesday, merges two of Hollywood's largest studios with two of the U.S.'s most influential news brands. The new company, Skydance, will operate under the leadership of David Ellison, son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz.
Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate, is conscious and speaking after surviving a botched execution attempt, according to her attorneys. The failed lethal injection has sparked debate over the death penalty's reliability and the medical care provided to inmates. Pike, who was sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of a classmate, is now receiving critical medical care despite severe injuries from the failed procedure.
French school protests have escalated, with hundreds of schools shut and violent clashes reported as students demand better conditions. The protests, which began in September, have spread to include parents, university students, and unions, with security forces using tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin over a reported plague death at a Siberian lab, as U.S. and WHO demand transparency. Russian authorities have imposed quarantines and medical observations at an anti-plague institute, with 200 people under scrutiny. The death of a lab worker, linked to a possible lab accident, has raised concerns about potential public health risks.
Kenya confirmed its first Ebola death as the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spreads, with 4,082 deaths reported in the country alone. The death occurred after a Kenyan man returned from the DRC, where the virus has surged, leading to heightened public health concerns.
Death row inmate Christa Pike has survived a botched execution attempt, marking the first known instance of a U.S. prisoner surviving lethal injection drugs. Pike, 50, was rushed to a hospital after two doses of pentobarbital were administered during the failed execution. Her recovery is described as medically unprecedented, with her still handcuffed and shackled to the bed.
Brazil's right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro leads in the first round of presidential elections, with his father's family securing multiple legislative seats. The runoff is set for October 25, with Lula, the leftist incumbent, facing a significant challenge.
Former BND head August Hanning and former chief of staff Manfred D. arrested over alleged treason and espionage, marking one of Germany's largest intelligence scandals since Cold War. Hanning, 80, charged with leaking classified info to foreign agents, while D. faces aiding treasonous espionage. Both to appear in court next week.
Paramount and Warner Bros complete $111 billion merger creating the world's largest media and entertainment company. The deal unites two major studios under Skydance, with billionaire David Ellison leading the new entity. The merger includes Warner Bros Discovery's film, television, and news assets, along with Paramount's existing holdings.
Christa Pike, 50, survived a botched execution attempt in Tennessee, according to her attorneys. She is conscious, speaking, and receiving critical medical care after two doses of pentobarbital were administered during the failed attempt. Pike, who was set to be the first woman executed in Tennessee in over 200 years, remains in critical condition.
Former BND head August Hanning and office manager Manfred D. arrested on suspicion of trading classified info for foreign intelligence analysis. Prosecutors allege Hanning exchanged 2000 documents with D. over five years, including sensitive material on Iranian nuclear program and Russian military.
Kenya confirmed its first Ebola death as the outbreak spreads, with a man who had lived in Congo for seven years dying after traveling to Nairobi. The patient, who had been ill for a month, died days after arriving in the capital, prompting heightened border surveillance.
Hundreds of students and parents took to the streets of France as school protests intensified, leading to 499 arrests and clashes with police. The unrest, which began in late September, has spread to multiple cities, with tensions rising as demonstrations turned violent. President Macron has called for an emergency meeting to address the situation.