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Asia Pacific

Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says

Helen Haines, an Australian member of parliament, has lost both her legs following a car attack that authorities say was deliberate. Her husband confirmed the injuries during a press conference in Melbourne.

WH News Oct 21, 2026

Europe

Portugal protesters return to camps after police clear them

Thousands of protesters returned to central squares in Lisbon and Porto on Tuesday, hours after police cleared encampments and arrested 55 demonstrators, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Oct 21, 2026

Middle East

UK Deploys Fighter Jets to Defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi Attacks

The UK announced on October 20, 2026, that Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets would be deployed to Saudi Arabia to defend the country from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The jets will operate in a defensive role, intercepting drones and missiles targeting Saudi cities and critical infrastructure. The move follows a request from Saudi Arabia and expands military support previously announced in September.

WH News Oct 21, 2026

Europa

Orionid-Meteorenschau erreicht Höhepunkt in der Nacht zum 22. Oktober

Die Orionid-Meteorenschau erreicht in der Nacht zum 22. Oktober ihren Höhepunkt. Bei klarem Himmel können bis zu 20 Meteoriten pro Stunde beobachtet werden.

WH News Oct 20, 2026

Europe

Orionid meteor shower to peak in UK skies this week

The Orionid meteor shower, which is capable of producing bright fireball meteors, is set to peak in UK skies this week. While it has been active for most of October, the celestial spectacle will be at its best in the early hours of October 22.

WH News Oct 20, 2026

Middle East

Riyadh Airport Hit Again by Houthi Attack

RIYADH — A projectile struck Terminal 4 of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, killing one person and injuring 11, just a day after a Houthi missile attack on the same facility killed 13 people and injured more than 300.

WH News Oct 12, 2026

Asia Pacific

U.S. Marine Arrested in Okinawa in Suspected Murder of Local Woman

TOKYO — A U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of murdering a 39-year-old local woman and stealing her belongings, Japanese police said on Sunday.

WH News Oct 4, 2026

Europe

Spain’s Parliament Rejects Housing Measures Amid Protests

MADRID — Spain’s parliament rejected two emergency housing decrees on Friday, sparking protests and speculation that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez may call a snap election.

WH News Oct 4, 2026

Middle East

Israeli-Bound Flight Diverted After Pilot Stabbing, Passengers Subdue Attacker

TEL AVIV — A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Sept. 30 after one pilot allegedly stabbed the other and attempted to crash the plane, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

WH News Oct 1, 2026

Middle East

U.S. Completes 12-Year Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

BAGHDAD — The U.S. military confirmed Wednesday that all American troops have left Iraq, completing a two-year withdrawal plan that ended a 12-year mission to combat the Islamic State group. The last U.S. forces departed from Irbil Air Base in northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said.

WH News Sep 30, 2026

Mercados

Alimentos de emergencia: Nueces, hierbas y conservas

Expertos recomiendan nueces, hierbas secas y alimentos enlatados como esenciales en emergencias, según informes de BBC y The Guardian.

WH News Sep 21, 2026

Märkte

Nüsse, Gewürze und Dosenlebensmittel: 22.700 UK-Vorbereiter

Experten empfehlen Nüsse, getrocknete Kräuter und Dosenlebensmittel als unverzichtbare Notvorräte, wie BBC und The Guardian berichten.

WH News Sep 21, 2026

Africa

Seven Ethiopian Rebel Groups Form New Alliance

Seven rebel groups in Ethiopia have formed a new alliance to remove the government, according to BBC.

WH News Sep 21, 2026

Markets

Emergency Foods to Stock Up On: Expert Tips and Insights

Experts recommend nuts, dried herbs, and tinned foods as essential emergency items, according to BBC and The Guardian reports.

WH News Sep 21, 2026

Europe

Changement d’heure 2026 : dates et débats en France

The switch to summer time in France will occur on the night of Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th March 2026. The European Union continues to debate the future of time changes.

WH News Sep 21, 2026