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A minibus carrying drivers collides with a shuttle train at the Channel Tunnel loading platform in Coquelles, near Calais. Two people are seriously injured, 17 sustain minor injuries, and about 200 emergency responders are at the scene. Shuttle services were suspended briefly, with Eurostar and freight services largely unaffected.
Freddie Mac has reported the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has held at 7.40% this week, matching last week and sitting near its highest level since November 2023. Fifteen-year rates have eased slightly to about 6.71%. Mortgage demand and purchase applications have fallen sharply while borrowers are shifting toward adjustable-rate mortgages to lower near-term payments.
South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine and demanded a public apology after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed at the UN that Kyiv transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul. President Lee Jae‑myung has threatened "additional measures" if Ukraine does not acknowledge a confidentiality agreement; Kyiv calls the dispute a "diplomatic misunderstanding."
Alberta has scheduled a non‑binding vote for Oct. 19 asking whether the province should start the legal process toward a future binding referendum on secession. Prime Minister Mark Carney has returned to Alberta to campaign for unity, warning division will weaken national projects; separatist organisers say polling understates their support and have held US contacts.
Quebec’s Parti Québécois has secured a minority in the National Assembly, while the CAQ is shut out. The PQ pledges another independence referendum, but will need opposition support to govern. Ottawa says it will work with the new government, underscoring that Quebec remains stronger within Canada.
Arrests have been made in Colombo as authorities pursue corruption cases linked to the Rajapaksa family. Shiranthi Rajapaksa is facing questions over donations to a charity fund, while Namal Rajapaksa and other relatives remain detained on bribery and related charges.
Lebanese authorities have seized 780 kilograms of explosives, including TNT and C-4, in Beirut–Bekaa shipments linked to Hezbollah. Two suspects are detained; investigations will broaden. The government vows to pursue all armed elements outside state control as tensions with Hezbollah rise amid ongoing border-security efforts.
The courts have extended temporary protection for CNN, MS NOW and Politico press credentials, with Judge Kelly maintaining access while the case proceeds. The White House faces ongoing litigation over whether these outlets can cover presidential events without facing punitive actions tied to reporting.
The United States ambassador to Greece has faced renewed scrutiny over alleged improper conduct before and during her posting. A string of reports has triggered internal discussions in Washington about potential action, with Trump and Rubio weighing options. Greek officials stress the U.S.–Greece relationship remains strong as investigations proceed.
Homeland Security Investigations has executed a court-authorised search warrant at Representative Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. residence on 12 October. The Department of Justice has said the action is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation; multiple outlets report agents are probing immigration paperwork her late father filed when she was a child. No charges have been announced.
The actress has been detained following a Delta flight incident; two flight attendants were injured. FBI involvement is confirmed; a medical emergency is cited by her representatives. Arraignment and bail have been set, with further federal charges anticipated.
Federal investigators have issued subpoenas as part of a Minnesota immigration fraud probe. A search of Ilhan Omar’s Washington home followed, weeks before the midterms. Omar and allies condemn the move as political intimidation; prosecutors say the probe remains ongoing and grounded in potential crimes.
Arizona State University has appointed Dave Hakstol as its new head coach following the dismissal of Greg Powers as the investigation into Matthew Mayich’s collapse continues. The school has asked former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott Bales to lead an independent review, with findings due by early December. Sun Devil Hockey aims to rise to national prominence as more details emerge about Mayich’s condition and the team’s preparations for the season.
The Saudi-led coalition has warned civilians in Sanaa to evacuate the al-Sabah oil facility area ahead of possible strikes. The Houthis have warned of a tough response, while multiple air and missile attacks have targeted Riyadh and other sites, prompting travel advisories.
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with CVS over a 2024 lawsuit that accused the company of dispensing large quantities of opioids and other controlled substances to fuel profits, sidelining public health. The agreement requires additional safeguards to ensure prescriptions are medically appropriate, with no admission of wrongdoing by CVS.
The Minnesota State Colleges System has moved to reallocate up to $25 million annually for four years to financially strained institutions, with two-year colleges bearing the majority of the burden. St. Cloud State University and Bemidji State University would receive about $15 million combined to weather cash‑reserve shortfalls and program cuts while the system debates campuses’ futures.
Police in Cologne have confiscated a red-and-gold robot and two mobile phones after a 16-year-old owner and a 19-year-old companion allegedly filmed the assault of a teenage girl and livestreamed it over the weekend. Investigators are examining whether the robot’s movements were preprogrammed or controlled in real time.
DNA evidence links a former Chicago homicide detective to the 1960 murder of 8-year-old Gloria Kowalewicz, decades after the crime. Modern forensic methods, including genealogical DNA analysis, have identified Thomas F. McInerney Jr. as a suspect posthumously. Police and prosecutors say they are pursuing remaining leads and reviewing related cases.
Aili Wang, 32, has been arrested in Los Angeles after investigators allege she targeted a Wyoming lab colleague involved in disease-treatment research. Surveillance shows her near the victim’s desk; authorities say acrylamide was found in coffee water, prompting charges and extradition discussions.
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit to halt California’s processing of mail-in ballots that officials say could involve noncitizens. The move, aimed at ensuring citizenship verification before ballots are counted, comes as Election Day nears. California officials say the department’s request is an overreach that could undermine voter access.
The Lula campaign has filed a complaint alleging Meta platforms have restricted Lula da Silva’s content and reduced its reach ahead of the October 25 runoff, while Meta denies the claims and cites technical glitches. Reports from AP News, France 24, Arab News show Lula accusing Meta of biased delivery, with Bolsonaro supporters receiving greater visibility.
A Palatine, Illinois, Taco Bell cashier has been charged with terrorism-related offenses after investigators say he planned an attack targeting a major temple in Aurora. Police recovered an unregistered rifle, ammunition and Nazi symbols at his home. He remains jailed pretrial; a court date is set for Oct. 30.
Rights groups say 22 inmates have been shot with rubber, plastic or sponge rounds in Israeli prisons since last fall, mostly Palestinians; abuses described as escalating in seven facilities. Israel defends use as measured, citing safety and operational needs.
Houthi forces have launched a missile and drone attack on the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden today, hitting command centres used by Yemen's internationally recognised government and Saudi-led coalition. Officials have reported between two and five dead and multiple wounded; the government says the prime minister is unharmed. Riyadh has blamed Iran for encouraging the escalation.