- yesterday
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat as Democrats split over Israel aid
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed beat Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, and his win has pushed US military aid to Israel to the centre of the Democratic agenda. He is due to be sworn in next year as the first Muslim senator.
- 2d ago
Munich court convicts reality star Yasin Mohamed of rape, suspends his prison sentence
The Munich Local Court sentenced Yasin Mohamed to a suspended term of one year and eight months on Wednesday, 4 November, and ordered 200 hours of community service. The ruling is not final, and the defence has announced an appeal.
- Oct 26
At least 60 Orthodox Christians killed in two attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region
Two attacks on 20 and 24 October in the Arsi Zone killed at least 60 people, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, which also reported more than 20 seriously injured and 20 homes burned.
- Oct 19
US Supreme Court rejects revival of 9/11 plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The US Supreme Court declined on 19 October 2026 to hear appeals from Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants seeking to restore plea deals that would have spared them the death penalty.
- Oct 19
Anderlecht out of Belgian Cup after 2-1 defeat at second-tier Beerschot VA
Anderlecht were knocked out of the Belgian Cup round of 16 on Sunday, 18 October, losing 2-1 at Beerschot VA after Ali Maamar was sent off in the second half. The result adds to pressure on coach Vítor Bruno, whose side had also lost 1-0 at Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League.
- Oct 14
Iranian woman reportedly sentenced to death for blasphemy over social media post
Rights groups say a 23-year-old accounting student held in Mashhad was sentenced to death for blasphemy, and a separate case added more than 12 years in prison.
- Oct 10
Eritrea and Ethiopia trade war accusations at UN as Tigray fighting escalates
Eritrea asked the UN Security Council on Saturday to condemn what it calls Ethiopia's declaration of war, while residents of the border town Adigrat report that Ethiopian forces have taken control of it.
- Oct 10
Ronaldo scores 980th career goal as Al-Nassr beat Al-Diriyah 3-0
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute of Al-Nassr's 3-0 Saudi Pro League win over Al-Diriyah on Friday, 20 goals short of 1,000 career goals. The result put Al-Nassr level on 19 points with leaders Al-Qadsiah after a week dominated by his dispute with Portugal's coach.
- Oct 6
Saudi court sentences Sri Lankan worker to death for Facebook comment after Sharia appeal
An appellate court in Saudi Arabia sentenced 24-year-old Sri Lankan worker Anojan Sivarasa to death for blasphemy after prosecutors appealed a five-year prison term, prompting diplomatic intervention from Colombo.
- Oct 5
Flemish minister Ben Weyts reprimands aide over fabricated gay Muslim op-ed
Flemish Budget Minister Ben Weyts issued a formal reprimand to a 26-year-old cabinet staffer who submitted a fake op-ed under the alias Mohammed El Idrissi to test media bias, while rejecting opposition demands for dismissal.
- Oct 4
Eritrean troops reportedly enter Ethiopia's Tigray region as drones strike near Adigrat
Witnesses and the ACLED monitoring group say Ethiopian drones struck Eritrean forces overnight near Adigrat, after Ethiopia and Eritrea severed diplomatic relations on 1 October.
- Oct 2
Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of drone attack on Medina power station
A drone strike disabled a transformer at a Medina electrical substation supplying the Prophet's Mosque, prompting coalition accusations that Houthi officials denied.
- Oct 1
Hormel Foods agrees to acquire Brakebush Brothers in $1.06 billion chicken deal
Hormel Foods has agreed to purchase family-owned chicken processor Brakebush Brothers in a deal valued at about $1.06 billion, expanding its value-added poultry business.
- Sep 30
Federal troops advance in northern Ethiopia as renewed Tigray fighting kills 52 in Alamata
At least 52 civilians have died in Alamata after clashes resumed between Ethiopian federal forces and a newly formed seven-member rebel alliance across Tigray, Amhara, and Afar.
- Sep 24
Sri Lanka beat England by 16 runs at Headingley to level ODI series 1-1
Kusal Mendis scored 121 as Sri Lanka defended 321 to beat England by 16 runs at Headingley after a hamstring injury impeded Jos Buttler in the chase.
- Sep 23
Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Eritrea and Egypt of backing northern Tigray rebels
Heavy fighting has resumed across Tigray, Afar, and Amhara as Ethiopian army chief Birhanu Jula alleges foreign powers are arming rebel forces.
