U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Investors Weigh AI Spending and Fed Rates
U.S. stock futures were little changed in Asian trading on Friday, October 16, 2026, as a rally in government bonds eased pressure on equities.
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6 Dead in Wisconsin Plane Crash After Pilot Reports Icing
Six people, five adults and one child, died when a Piper PA-46 crashed in a densely wooded area of the Town of Dellona, Sauk County, Wisconsin, on Tuesday night, Oct.
Man Arrested in Turkey Over 2020 Manchester Double Murder
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Turkey and flown to England on October 10, 2026, in connection with the fatal shooting of two men during a lockdown party in Manchester more than…
Delhi Court Orders Release of Cockroach Janta Party Leaders
A court in New Delhi ordered the release of Abhijeet Dipke and two other leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party, following a police crackdown that detained protesters demanding the…
UK Universities Withdraw Admissions for Nigerians and Others Over Visas
British universities are withdrawing admission offers to international applicants as study visa refusals doubled in the first half of 2026.
Panama 7.6 Earthquake Triggers Regional Tsunami Warnings
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on October 9, 2026, shaking buildings in Panama City and triggering tsunami warnings across Central and South America.
Judge Grants Injunction Halting Orange Order Parade on Garvaghy Road
A Northern Ireland High Court judge issued a temporary injunction on September 26, 2026, halting an Orange Order parade along Portadown’s nationalist Garvaghy Road.
Police Seize Phone of Suspended Minister Senzo Mchunu in KZN Raid
Police executed a Gauteng High Court search-and-seizure warrant at suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s KwaZulu-Natal home on Monday, September 21, 2026, seizing a cellphone…
CNN, MS NOW and Politico Sue Trump Administration Over White House Access
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued the Trump administration on Monday after their journalists were barred from the White House, arguing the ban amounted to a blatant violation of the…
Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico From White House
President Donald Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS about his administration.
Ethiopian Authorities Detain Three Over Gold Mining Wildlife Deaths
Ethiopian authorities in the Oromia Region are investigating bird and wildlife deaths near Borena National Park linked to chemicals used in informal gold mining, according to…