Dubai Ruler’s Ex-Niece-in-Law in Custody, Prosecutors Say
The ex-wife of a nephew of the ruler of Dubai has been taken into custody, according to Dubai Public Prosecution.
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Zelensky Proposes Face-to-Face Talks in Open Letter to Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an open letter, urging an end to the war. According to BBC and The Guardian, Zelensky emphasized that direct engagement could resolve the conflict.
Jamie Vardy’s Future Uncertain as Contract with Cremonese Ends
Jamie Vardy has decided to leave Italian club Cremonese when his contract expires this summer, according to BBC Sport.
Jamaican Police Officer Charged with Murder After Protest Shooting
A Jamaican police officer has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting a 45-year-old woman during a protest, according to the Independent Commission of Investigations.
Outrage in Argentina after two teen girls murdered as femicide crisis endures
Argentina has reacted with fury after two teenage girls were found murdered just two days apart, highlighting the country's ongoing femicide crisis under the far-right administration of Javier Milei, according to The Guardian.
Ecuador’s Disappeared: A Family’s Search for Answers Amid 51 Reported Cases
Ecuador, once one of the safest countries in Latin America, is now one of the deadliest, according to Al Jazeera.
Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say
Eleven people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on October 2, according to medical officials.
Trump Calls House Vote ‘Unpatriotic’ Over Iran War
US President Donald Trump has criticized lawmakers who voted to rebuke him over the war in Iran, calling them 'unpatriotic', according to BBC.
Hezbollah Rejects Renewed Ceasefire Amid Israel-Lebanon Tensions
Hezbollah has rejected a renewed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, calling the negotiations 'futile' and 'humiliating,' according to a BBC report.
Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis, dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the Franco-Iranian artist and creator of the acclaimed graphic novel Persepolis, died at the age of 56. Her death followed the loss of her husband, Mattias Ripa, in April 2025.
Russia’s Andreeva beats Ukraine’s Kostyuk in no-handshake French Open semi
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine 6-1, 6-3 in a tense encounter at the French Open, according to Al Jazeera.
Monsoon rain reaches Kerala 3 days late but on time to save Indian harvests
Monsoon rain arrived in Kerala three days late but on time to secure India’s harvests, according to the Meteorological Department.
Henry Nowak UK: Police Controversy After Teen’s Death
A 18-year-old British student, Henry Nowak, died after being handcuffed by police despite claiming he had been stabbed, according to body camera footage released in June 2026.
Clashes in Mogadishu Force Civilians Flee Somalia
Fierce clashes between Somali government troops and opposition-allied militias have forced civilians to flee Mogadishu, according to The Guardian.
Ukraine Accused of Killing Four in Crimea
Russian-backed authorities in occupied Crimea say at least four people have been killed in the latest wave of Ukrainian strikes on the peninsula, according to BBC.