U.S. officials suspended Microsoft, Adobe and major IT firms from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme, accusing them of exploiting a system that has allowed hundreds of thousands of foreign workers to bypass American workers. The move targets companies that have sought nearly three million foreign workers since 2009, with Microsoft alone responsible for 6,300 H-1B visas and 3,000 green cards despite laying off 6,000 American workers.
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, died after being evicted from her Madrid home, sparking widespread protests and political turmoil in Spain. Her death has intensified calls for action on the housing crisis, with thousands marching and a nationwide strike planned.
US prosecutors have added a new charge against Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, accusing them of conspiring to torture political opponents and US citizens. The charges come as they await trial in June 2027, following a raid on their home in Caracas that led to their arrest and detention in Brooklyn.
Britain and Israel have agreed to downgrade the British consulate in Jerusalem to the UK Mission, with 20 diplomats leaving and seven remaining. The consulate, established in 1839, will continue operations with limited roles.
US officials charged Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with torture in a new indictment, adding to existing charges of drug trafficking. The indictment alleges they ordered physical and psychological abuse against political opponents and Americans, with details including electric shocks and asphyxiation.
UK rebrands its Jerusalem consulate as the UK Mission, reducing staff from 20 to seven amid a diplomatic standoff with Israel. The change follows an agreement to avoid a crisis after Israel ordered the closure of the 200-year-old consulate in retaliation for British sanctions on Israeli settlements.
A Russian glide bomb strike on two buses in Kramatorsk killed at least 30 people and wounded 18 others, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attack occurred on Oct. 8, 2026, and targeted a residential area near a dental clinic. Public transport in the region was suspended following the incident.
Russian glide bomb strikes in Kramatorsk killed at least 33 people, with 18 injured, as Ukrainian officials confirm the attack on two buses. The strike, which occurred on Oct. 8, 2026, has raised concerns about civilian targeting and the escalation of conflict in Donbas.
UK and Israel agreed to a scaled-down presence at the consulate in Jerusalem, with Britain renaming the site as the UK Mission. Israel will close the consulate but allow some diplomats to remain. Britain says it will continue to provide vital services.
UK and Israel agree to keep the British consulate in Jerusalem open as a 'UK Mission' after 20 diplomats leave. The building will continue to provide services to Palestinians, with seven diplomats remaining in a limited role.
Russian glide bomb attack on two buses in Kramatorsk killed at least 33 people, officials say. The attack occurred on Oct. 8, 2026, and caused significant damage to the vehicles and surrounding area. The incident has raised concerns about the increasing number of civilian casualties in the region.
Three people killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Saudi airports, including Riyadh, after Houthis claimed to have fired on both transport hubs, according to official statements.
A Russian missile strike on a bus in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, killed at least 33 people and wounded 18 others, according to local authorities. The attack, which occurred on a street with two operating city buses, was carried out using a glide bomb. Images posted by Ukrainian officials showed a burned-out shell of a bus and several bodies strewn across the ground. The attack follows a similar incident in Pryluky where a missile strike killed 22, including five children.
Houthi rebels claim a missile strike on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport killed three people, escalating tensions in the region. The attack, which disrupted operations, marks the third time this week the group has targeted the airport.
Russian strikes in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, have killed at least 30 people, with 18 wounded, as authorities confirm the attack on two buses. The incident follows a recent missile strike that killed 22, including five children, in Chernigiv region.
Houthis claim a ballistic missile strike on Riyadh airport as Saudi-led coalition advances in Yemen, retaking key areas along the Red Sea. The attack comes as the coalition reports destroying 82 Houthi military targets in retaliation.
Texas executed a man Wednesday in the first US death since a botched lethal injection in Tennessee last week. Jamaal Howard, 46, was put to death by pentobarbital at a Huntsville prison, marking the first execution since Christa Pike's failed execution in Nashville.
Houthi rebels strike Saudi airport, killing three, as Yemen conflict intensifies. Houthis claim attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, disrupting operations. Saudi authorities confirm three deaths at airports following attacks.
President Donald Trump has proposed converting his West Palm Beach golf course into a permanent presidential retreat, akin to Camp David, with plans to host current and former U.S. presidents and foreign leaders. The proposal, outlined in a letter to Palm Beach County commissioners, aims to establish a global destination for presidential meetings and events.
An 87-year-old Madrid tenant, Maricarmen Abascal, died after her eviction sparked nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis. The eviction, which occurred in September 2026, led to political debate and early elections. The Madrid Tenants' Union described her death as a turning point in Spain's history.
Houthi rebels claimed attacks on two Saudi airports, killing three people, as the kingdom faces renewed conflict with Yemen. The attacks, which occurred in October 2026, targeted Abha and King Khalid airports, with multiple casualties and injuries. The Saudi-led coalition responded by striking Houthi military targets in Yemen.
87-year-old Madrid tenant Maricarmen Abascal died on October 7, sparking renewed protests over Spain’s housing crisis. Her eviction in September triggered nationwide demonstrations and led to early elections. Abascal, who had lived in her home for 71 years, was removed by stretcher after rent was drastically increased.
Flavio Bolsonaro secures 47% of votes in Brazil's first round presidential election, edging out Lula da Silva with 45% as runoff looms. Protests erupt in Rio against Bolsonaro's far-right legacy, with demonstrators fearing backlash against LGBTQ+ communities and environmental policies.
Saudi airports in Riyadh and Abha were targeted by Houthi forces, killing three people and wounding 36. The attacks mark a escalation in clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.