Middle East oil exports reportedly topped pre-war levels last month: data
Persian Gulf oil exporters topped pre-war levels for about half of September, shipping data showed on Monday, though attacks on tankers continue to cloud the outlook.
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‘No risk for Canada’ as Russian lab worker dies of ‘unknown’ illness: minister
Russian authorities said the situation was under control and that all known contacts of the dead woman had been identified, examined and placed under medical supervision.
Russian plague institute researcher dies of illness with ‘unknown’ origin
Russian authorities said the situation was under control and that all known contacts of the dead woman had been identified, examined and placed under medical supervision.
Russian anti-plague lab researcher dies of illness with ‘unknown’ origin
Russian authorities said situation was under control and that all known contacts of the dead woman had been identified, examined and placed under medical supervision.
Cornell president calls alleged gang rape ‘deeply disturbing,’ pledges greater transparency
Cornell's president pledged greater transparency amid mounting outrage over the school's handling of the case, calling the alleged gang rape "deeply disturbing."
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Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns
The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight with an axe had been barred from flying on his country's airline because of concerns about extremist views.
Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base
A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail.
Europe to release reserve oil and diesel after threats from Trump
The Group of Seven industrial nations said Friday that they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks.
As Texas declares state of emergency over fuel shortage, what’s dyed diesel
As global oil supplies continue to tighten up amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts that have pushed up fuel prices, the governor of Texas has declared a state of emergency.
U.S. reportedly threatens EU diesel export ban unless reserve fuel released
The U.S. is reportedly threatening to ban exports of diesel fuel to parts of Europe, unless countries like Germany and France release more of their diesel reserves.
Indian airline captain hailed as hero after cockpit attack on FlyDubai flight
Capt. Smit Machchhar was seriously injured in Wednesday's attack. Passengers described how the pilot still managed to open the cockpit door to let them in.
Iran may have played part in U.S.-run Fairford air base incident, U.K. says
Five British men in their 20s were arrested Sunday on suspicion of explosives offenses and planning an act of terror, before being released on bail a day later.
Pilot on Israel-bound flight stabbed another, tried to crash, Netanyahu says
The FlyDubai flight traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel landed safely after issuing an emergency alert and abruptly descending thousands of feet (meters).
U.S. military says the last of its troops in Iraq have withdrawn
The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the United States and Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into Iraq.
Canada extends travel restrictions related to Ebola outbreak for 60 days
Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have been in one of the affected countries need to quarantine for 21 days upon their return to Canada.
Shooting leaves 4 dead, 4 wounded in Caribbean tourism destination
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said that officers responded to reports of gunfire in Green Hill, a district located outside of the capital city of Kingstown.
Hurricane Polo: Mexico’s Baja California braces for life-threatening floods
As swirling clouds and strong winds marked the region, the national coordinator of Mexico’s Civil Protection Agency reported that Polo would make landfall later in the afternoon.
U.S., China to slash tariffs on goods worth US$30B after Trump-Xi meeting
The details came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington in his first state visit to the U.S. since 2015.
Pope Leo says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’
The issue roiled French politics for years before resulting recently in legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.
Pope Leo says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’
The issue roiled French politics for years before resulting recently in legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.
Pope Francis says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’
The issue roiled French politics for years before resulting recently in legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.
U.K. police arrest 5 men near air base, suspected of preparing terror act
Police said Sunday that the men were detained on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act, and that army bomb-disposal experts were examining several vehicles.
Explosive-related arrests near air base used by U.S. under U.K. probe
Police said Sunday that the men were detained on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act, and that army bomb-disposal experts were examining several vehicles.
Quebec man trafficked woman while behind bars in Manitoba through phone calls
A man was found guilty of human trafficking, benefiting from proceeds of trafficking, pimping, disobeying a court order, and obstruction of justice, a judge says.
Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions.
OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI disclosed Friday that its artificial intelligence agents had interacted with several U.S. government websites in unexpected ways.
At least 2 injured, 5 missing after explosion in Greece collapses building
The explosion caused a two-storey building to collapse and the two people injured were rescued from an adjacent building, authorities said.
Miss Jamaica files lawsuit against Miss Universe Organization over stage fall
In a video of the incident that took place during the Miss Universe 2025 competition, Gabrielle Henry appears to step off the edge of the runway and face plants.
Congo running short of health workers as Ebola outbreak spreads, WHO says
The Ebola outbreak has spread to seven provinces, with 7,773 confirmed cases and 3,759 deaths, according to the latest government figures.
OpenAI’s agent hacked an Australian government website. What we know so far
The hack relates to the website for Medicare, Australia’s publicly funded universal health insurance plan, which was hacked in June.