Monday, 26 October 2026

World

Laboratory table with a scientific journal and a hemp plant
Cannabis users

Study links cannabis to increased risk of violence

British researchers analysed 63 studies involving more than 265,000 participants and found a significant correlation, but caution that causality has not been established.

Tanker with diesel in port
Diesel exports

Russia partially lifts diesel export ban

The decision came into force on 10 October, allowing for the supply of 500,000 tonnes of diesel to the global market.

Empty podium at a press conference
Energy truce

Zelensky: Ukraine ready for energy truce, Russia silent

Kyiv claims Russian attacks on energy infrastructure are ongoing, while the Kremlin refuses a ceasefire.

View of the hospital building
Gemelli Hospital, Rome

Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery on Tuesday at Gemelli Hospital

Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni confirmed on Monday that the head of the Catholic Church will be admitted to a Rome hospital for the removal of a nodule detected in its early stages.

View of the prison facility
World

Diddy transferred to hospital following head injury

The rapper was returned to his cell before dawn after the incident, with his condition reported as stable.

Damaged underground cable on the road section
Prnjavor

Dab robs power to 1,600 after chewing through cables

Elektrokraina sends heavy machinery to the Banja Luka–Doboj motorway section, asking users for patience

Police outside the school
Aubagne

Student arrested after shooting at school near Marseille

Principal and teacher wounded by gunfire at Lakanal high school in Aubagne; motive under investigation.

Empty podium at the conference
World

Dodik and Čović announce continuation of partnership

Leaders of the SNSD and HDZ BiH declare their parties indispensable in forming the government, insisting on changes to the election law.

Damaged building at the airport at night
World

Attack on airport in Riyadh: at least one person killed

Pakistani national killed on Sunday evening, at least 11 injured; Houthis claim responsibility.

Person with a suitcase on the path
Iraq

Australian Robert Pether allowed to leave Iraq after four years

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed the engineer was permitted to leave Baghdad after a prolonged detention.

Police tape at the scene
World

Boy, 13, charged with murder of man in Sydney

Police say attack followed chance encounter; 16-year-old also arrested

Wooden hammer on documents
Tax on trusts

Mulino defends tax on trusts, Taylor responds to critics

The assistant treasurer says changes have been sought for decades, while Taylor says he is not ashamed of his business background.

Empty government hall in anxiety
World

Pakistan declares state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

President Zardari has suspended the provincial government led by Khan's party; the justice minister states that the governor will take charge for six months.

Parliament in Canberra with overlapping tax elements
Trust tax

Mulino: Labor not backing down on 30 per cent trust tax

Assistant treasurer says changes have been sought for decades, while Liberals debate Frydenberg's return and the definition of antisemitism.

Airport under attack
Saudi Arabia

Houthis' rocket attack on Riyadh airport: 12 dead, 309 injured

The latest attack on the Saudi capital, the third in just a few days, has left 12 people dead and 309 injured.

Cold symbol on the bench
Flu in England

Experts: Flu in England arriving earlier than usual

UKHSA reports rising flu cases, with the highest rates among 18 to 24-year-olds.

Hiker in misty mountain landscape
World

Split climber traverses 110km of wild terrain

Željko Bockovac spent six days walking from Kapisillit to Nuuk, without a satellite phone and with the constant threat of polar bears.

Police outside the building in Warsaw
World

Poland on high alert: Threat to attack Tuska and Kosiniak-Kamys