Nicolas Sarkozy has become France’s first ex-president imprisoned since World War II, convicted for illicit funding of his 2007 campaign.

Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first female prime minister, promisingleadership inspired by her political idol, Margaret Thatcher.

Thousands marched in over 2,600 rallies across the US and Europe, condemning President Trump’s alleged subversion of democracy.

Amazon Web Services outage on Monday disrupted global services including Snapchat, Roblox, Fortnite, and major banks across the UK and US.

Sanae Takaichi secures key support from opposition Japan Innovation Party, paving the way for her historic premiership.

Two airport security staff die after a cargo plane from Dubai skids off Hong Kong runway and plunges into the sea.

Armed gang raids Louvre Museum in daylight, stealing jewels of “immeasurable heritage value” before escaping on mopeds in Paris.

US President Donald Trump says the Gaza ceasefire remains in effect as Israel and Hamas trade blame over renewed violence.

Trump urged Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to consider territorial concessions to Russia, confusing and disappointing Kyiv’s delegation.

Bangladesh prosecutors demand the death penalty for ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over a 2024 protest crackdown that killed 1,400.

Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton faces federal indictment for mishandling classified national defense files, marking latest Trump-era legal clash.

Benjamin Netanyahu pledges to recover all dead hostages from Gaza and warns Israel will resume military action if attacked.

US Senator Ted Cruz calls on Congress to pass his Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act to sanction officials linked to alleged rights abuses.

India’s exports to its top market, the US, have dropped 40% since Trump imposed steep tariffs in August.

Hamas returns living hostages and some bodies, US says talks remain “positive” as Gaza ceasefire progresses.

China detains Zion Church founder Pastor Jin Mingri in sweeping crackdown on underground Christian networks, sparking global concern.

Donald Trump is expected to visit South Korea from October 29–30 ahead of the APEC summit in Seoul.

Donald Trump admits authorising CIA covert actions in Venezuela, prompting fury from Maduro and renewed fears of armed conflict.

The US State Department revokes visas of several foreign nationals for celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

A Los Angeles jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $966 million over asbestos-linked baby powder that caused mesothelioma.