Tuesday, 27 October 2026

World

Evacuation of residents from the coast
Indonesia

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Indonesia, tsunami warning issued

Strong earthquake epicentre near Endea triggers evacuations of thousands, USGS confirms multiple aftershocks.

US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln at sea
Navy

Trump criticises deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln

The president raised concerns over the duration of the mission, while families of sailors warned of mental health issues among the crew.

Trump speaks with a ship in the background
Navy

Trump dismisses concerns over USS Abraham Lincoln's stay

The president stated that 250 days at sea is not a cause for concern and confirmed the arrival of the USS George Washington.

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Crime

Mangione pleads guilty to killing of UnitedHealthcare executive

Luigi Mangentine has pleaded guilty to federal charges in the killing of Brian Thompson, with a separate state trial in New York to follow.

Charging station for electric vehicles
Electric vehicles

UK government considers scaling back electric vehicle targets

Consultations on reducing the zero-emission vehicle mandate could lead to an increase in CO2 emissions by millions of tonnes annually.

Police operation against fraudulent centers
Cybercrime

Ukrainian police dismantle network of scam centres

More than 400 raids, thousands of devices seized in operation against fake call centres.

Ballot paper at a polling station
Elections

Zambia suspends vote count

Electoral commission halts count amid reports of violence and ballot theft, while opposition demands urgent probes.

Nigel Farage at the podium
Probe

Probe into Farage re-opened following Clacton

The standards commissioner has reopened the case involving donations of £5m following Farage's return to Parliament.

Prime Minister Albanese speaks at a press conference
Australia

Albanese calls for easing of gambling incentives, announces changes

The Prime Minister highlights the national interest in the AUKUS pact, while the country faces investigations and security incidents.

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Justice

Director of Public Prosecutions expresses regret over Levy case failings

Stephen Parkinson pledges recruitment following failure to alert court to rape and murder charges before Levy was released on bail.

American destroyer at sea
Middle East

Hegseth: US can maintain blockade of Iran indefinitely

The US defence secretary said in Panama that rotation of ships means the military can keep constant pressure on Tehran, while Trump claims control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Overturned train in East Sussex
Rail crash

Train derailed in East Sussex, 11 injured

Two passengers seriously, nine slightly injured in train crash between Haywards Heath and Lewes; major disruption to services.

John Hinckley Jr. in a studio setting
Hollywood

Hinckley sends message to Jodie Foster after decade of silence

John Hinckley Jr. says he does not follow the actress's career, which was the motive for the 1981 attempt on Ronald Reagan.

View of the campus with the American flag
Discrimination

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over alleged discrimination

Federal judge rules that administration failed to prove a persistent violation of civil rights law on campus.

Vulture on a branch in the sacred forest
Endangered species

Nigeria: Vultures protected in sacred forest

Local community in south-east Nigeria protects vultures in a shrine, using spiritual practices to safeguard the endangered species.

Karoline Leavitt speaks at a press conference
US Politics

Trump accepts Leavitt's resignation, she remains as advisor

The White House's youngest press secretary is stepping down for family reasons, but will retain an influential role within the Republican Party.

A military helicopter in flight over a grassy area
Army

Apache helicopter crashes in Texas, killing two soldiers

A military AH-64 helicopter crashed in Bell County during a routine flight, sparking a fire and the evacuation of nearby homes.

Andrew Bragg speaks at a meeting
Housing

Bragg stirs anger over housing comments, government introduces tech bill

The shadow minister for housing defended his controversial remarks, while the government unveiled a new law requiring tech giants to fund journalism, with significant concessions included.