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Alberta votes on whether to stay in Canada

Voters are asked whether the oil-rich province should remain, or hold a second, binding vote on independence.

19 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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Town halls were stormed and burned and more than 1,500 shops looted, as peaceful protests over schools were overtaken by riots.

18 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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The category 2 storm brings a warning from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes, while Typhoon Champi heads for Guam.

17 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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The US president said Zelenskyy was harder to deal with than Putin, while EU leaders promised more sanctions on Russia.

16 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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The roof of an overloaded private school caved in during morning lessons, and its owner has been arrested.

15 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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Terminals moving at high speed lost connection, causing drone missions to fail, as Russia launched missiles without US warning.

14 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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The Vatican says the lower lobe of his right lung was removed in a successful operation at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

13 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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Thirteen people were killed and more than 300 injured at King Khalid airport, as the Houthis vow to target airports across the kingdom.

12 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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It was the third Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport this week, and the deadliest in Saudi Arabia for a decade.

11 October 2026 Source: Al Jazeera

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Residents report soldiers on patrol and celebrations, after drone strikes reportedly drove Eritrean forces out.

10 October 2026 Source: Reuters