
Flash floods kill five in Syria
Four children drowned while a man died after his car was caught in floodwaters.

Four children drowned while a man died after his car was caught in floodwaters.

Police are investigating the violent robbery of a couple in the Bronx. Emelia Sabah says her 73-year-old father walks her 61-year-old mother to the bus stop on Gun Hill Road every weekday morning to make sure she gets to work safely.

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the remand of actress Doris Ogala at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of her bail application over alleged cyberbullying, cyberstalking and attempted extortion of Pastor Chris Okafor. Sowore noted that Ogala, as the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Abia State, deserves the full protection of her constitutional rights, due process, and a fair hearing.

The weedkiller Roundup has been accused of being carcinogenic to humans despite no warning on its label. Bayer is seeking to settle tens of thousands of further cases.

Judges agreed with the prosecution’s appeal that Erin Patterson’s initial non-parole period of 33 years was insufficient.

Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all.

EUFOR confirms CH-47 Chinook helicopter crash in Bosnia, with four Italian nationals confirmed dead.

Crypto platform Binance has suspended trading following a suspected hack now linked to North Korea. The disruption has left users unable to trade on the cryptocurrency platform while the suspected breach is investigated.
A 22-year-old Perth man has been charged with allegedly preparing for a terrorist attack after being arrested by WA's Joint Counter Terrorism Team.

The announcement comes despite talks between Iran and the Mecca pact countries in Tehran earlier this week.
A former worker at a childcare centre in Sydney's inner west faces more than 200 child abuse offences, following a four-year investigation.
Victoria's highest court has upheld Erin Patterson's convictions for the murder of three relatives and the attempted murder of a fourth. Few legal options now remain for the killer.
Erin Patterson lodged an appeal against her convictions over the deaths of three relatives who died after eating beef Wellingtons that contained death cap mushrooms.

Court of appeal is set to rule on the two appeals from 10am in the high profile Australian mushroom triple-murder case Erin Patterson to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail term A note on the proceedings today The court of appeal is due to make its decision at 10am today. Our reporter, Nino Bucci, will be there and we’ll bring you updates as soon as they happen.

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two Ekpo masquerade participants over allegations of extortion and assault against members of the public in Ikot Ekpene Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement made available by the state police spokesperson, Timfom John, on Thursday.
Erin Patterson awaits appeal decision on mushroom murder convictions. Three judges from Victoria's Court of Appeal will hand down their judgment on Erin Patterson's appeal against her murder convictions and on the prosecution's appeal over her sentence.

Russell Brand’s wife Laura has told a court her husband is “caring, kind and a wonderful father to our children”. Laura Brand is the daughter of former golfer Bernard Gallacher and sister of TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher.

Mr Eselebor, who worked in the FCDA’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning, allegedly presented the plots as genuine properties despite having no valid title to transfer to the buyer.
The Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent (C/Supt) Vitus Napen, made the disclosure at a press briefing in Asankragwa. He said Wassa Dunkwa recorded six cases, Asankragwa two cases, Aboi Nkwanta one case and Breman one case.
A doctor serving Odisha’s tribal heartland was arrested for allegedly supporting the resistance against bauxite mining. Satyasundar Barik speaks to Adivasi and Dalit communities, which allege the police are using the legal process for intimidation

However, State Public Prosecutor R. John Sathyan denies the allegation and says the police were actually invited into the office but they did not arrest the accused inside the lawyer’s office

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 29 – Kenya has made its final diplomatic appeal to United Nations member states to support Professor Phoebe Okowa’s candidature for a judgeship at the International Court of Justice. Okowa is seeking a position on the world court for the 2027–2036 term, as Kenya pursues greater representation in international judicial institutions.

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The troops of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have killed 15 Boko Haram terrorists, including two (2) prominent ISWAP Qayids, Abu Musanna and Hassan Abu Huraira in Kerenoa, Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The COAS was represented at the ceremony by the Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Ibikunle Ajose, on Thursday, 29 October 2026, at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri.

The three were among 47 French "Islamic State" suspects transferred from Syrian detention. So far, ten French nationals have received prison terms after being convicted of belonging to the group.