Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Back Pages

Continued

World

Iran condemns US plans of new sanctions as Trump warns against countries providing Iran a lifeline

The chief of staff of Iran's armed forces, MG Ali Abdollahi, warned its response would be "crushing, punishing and devastating," while Trump warns countries against providing Iran a lifeline.

  • Iran condemns US plans for new sanctions, calling them a violation of international law.
  • US Treasury Secretary threatens most severe sanctions in history, urging China's cooperation.
  • Iran's armed forces chief vows military response to any aggression against the Strait of Hormuz.

·jpost.com·6 outlets·4 countries

World

A US envoy says Israel did not give a warning to the US ahead of a recent Syria air strike

ISTANBUL (AP) — Israel did not warn the United States before it struck an air base in northern Syria this week, despite fears of an escalation with Turkey, the…

  • Israel conducted air strike on Abu Duhur base in Syria without US warning.
  • Attack aimed to provoke Turkey, according to Barrack.
  • Base targeted as Syria breached agreement allowing Turkish troops deployment.

·apnews.com·4 outlets·4 countries

World

EFF promises free basic services for the unemployed

Julius Malema says if the EFF wins it will ensure that unemployed citizens get free basic services

  • Julius Malema, EFF president, promises free basic services for unemployed
  • Election held on November 4, focusing on local government
  • EFF pledges free electricity if elected, addressing South Africa's poverty

·sabcnews.com

World

SBM warns Plateau reprisal attacks could escalate into high-intensity conflict

SB Morgen Intelligence (SBMI) has warned that continued reprisal attacks between armed Fulani and Berom/Mwaghavul groups in Plateau State could push the conflict into a high-intensity phase…

  • Plateau State faces high-intensity conflict risk between Fulani and Berom/Mwaghavul groups.
  • Mangu and Barkin Ladi LGAs identified as volatile regions with history of clashes.
  • Criminal elements may exploit unrest for looting and murder.

·nairametrics.com

World

US reaches $400 million settlement with TikTok over child privacy case

By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have reached a significant legal agreement with the United States government.

  • US and TikTok settle $400 million over child privacy violations
  • DOJ alleges TikTok collected data from users under 13 without consent
  • $300 million payment immediate, $100 million upon lifting FTC decree

·gbcghanaonline.com·4 outlets·3 countries

World

AIAPGET 2026: NTA Issues Show-Cause Notice To Eduquity, Suspends Empanelment After Jaipur Power Failure Disrupts Exam For 49 Candidates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a show-cause notice to M/s Eduquity Career Technologies Pvt. Ltd. following lapses in the conduct of the AIAPGET 2026 examination at an exam centre in Jaipur. The agency has also suspended Eduquity's empanelment with NTA with immediate effect, pending resolution of the notice.

·freepressjournal.in·4 outlets

World

12 dead in UK, Ireland 'wrong-side' crashes

Twelve people have died in less than a week in accidents in England and Ireland involving cars being driven the wrong way on major roads, amid a social media trend for “wrong-side” driving. Seven people, including two serving police officers, died early on Saturday in a crash on the main A66 road near Middlesbrough in northeastern…

·dawn.com

World

Haredi protesters block Jerusalem cafe amid ongoing months-long dispute over Shabbat opening

This marks the eighth consecutive week of protests. Several MKs, including Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman, have joined counterprotests in previous weeks.

  • Haredi protesters block Basimta Cafe in Jerusalem for weekly Saturday opening opposition.
  • Israel Police arrest 75-year-old for spray-painting, garbage-throwing, lock tampering.
  • Political figures Yair Golan, Meirav Cohen, Avigdor Liberman join counterprotests.

·jpost.com

World

Defense officials say IDF soldiers left without support in West Bank while world watches - report

The officials said that global attention to the West Bank causes diplomatic damage to Israel, and that without enforcement by the police and other state authorities, the incidents wear soldiers down.

  • IDF soldiers left unsupported in West Bank confront settler violence
  • Global attention harms Israel diplomatically, diverts IDF from terrorism
  • IDF deploys to Sa'ir after settler shooting kills 17-18 year old

·jpost.com·2 outlets·2 countries

Continue reading →