Paul Mackenzie Guilty: Kenya Cult Leader Convicted of 191 Murders
A Mombasa judge convicted Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 28 others of murdering 190 children and one adult, rejecting claims they fasted by choice.
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Raúl Castro Arrest Warrant: Florida Charges Him Over 1996 Shootdown
Florida charged Raúl Castro, 95, with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder over the 1996 downing of two exile planes. Cuba called it a political ploy.
Alberta Referendum Results: 76% Vote to Stay in Canada
About three in four Alberta voters chose to stay in Canada, rejecting a path toward a binding separation vote. Premier Danielle Smith speaks Tuesday evening.
Oslo Peace Talks: Witkoff Meets Zelenskyy Before Planned Putin Trip
Norway and Finland host Zelenskyy, Witkoff and European officials to shape a peace proposal for Russia, as ties between Kyiv and Washington hit a low.
Future Investment Initiative Delayed to 2027 After Houthi Attacks
Saudi Arabia postponed its Oct. 26-29 investor summit to 2027 as the Houthis claimed six new attacks on Aramco facilities, airports and military sites.
WFP Cuts Gaza Food Aid by a Third, Leaving 500,000 Without Monthly Help
WFP is cutting Gaza food aid by about a third, dropping 500,000 people and halving rations, citing a funding gap. It seeks $450M through March 2027.
France Orders Overnight Curfews in Parts of Paris and Nice After Weekend Riots
France imposes overnight curfews at Place de la République and Les Halles in Paris and for minors in central Nice after riots led to nearly 2,400 arrests.
Keen Sword 27 Begins: U.S. and Japan Open Island Defense Drills Near Taiwan
Keen Sword 27 opens with about 45,000 Japanese and 12,000 U.S. troops drilling to defend Japan’s southwest islands to Oct. 29. Charts and reactions.
E1 Settlement Tender: UK Warns Bidders of Sanctions as Deadline Arrives
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband urged firms not to bid on 1,234 E1 housing units, days after new U.K. sanctions powers took effect.
Philippines Summons Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan as Marcos Rejects Expulsion
The DFA called the envoy’s remark “provocative and unacceptable,” while the Palace said Marcos will not declare him persona non grata.