World news summaries — Page 5
Essential facts and source links for recent world stories.
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Guterres seeks global AI guardrails as major powers race to build systems
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the US, China and other powers are racing to build increasingly powerful AI systems without adequate international safeguards. He urges governments to set guardrails, warning the race could put populations at risk. -
Tutbury death remains unexplained after man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter
A woman in her 30s was found dead at a Holts Lane address in Tutbury, Staffordshire, at about 11:45 BST on Saturday. Police are treating the death as unexplained; a 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and is in custody for questioning. -
Pope Leo presses French bishops to root out sexual abuse in the Church
Pope Leo urged French bishops in Lourdes to root out sexual abuse in the Church and maintain “the greatest vigilance”, ahead of a planned meeting with survivors. A 2021 inquiry found clergy or lay church members had abused about 330,000 children in France over 70 years. -
Madrid plaza camp grows after eviction of 87-year-old tenant
After María del Carmen Abascal, 87, was evicted from her longtime Madrid home, protesters spent a second day camped in Puerta del Sol on Sunday. Tens of thousands marched Saturday, calling for tenant protections and a ban on evictions without alternative housing. -
A new Stoke Poges bench honours young knife-crime victims
Mothers unveiled a bench at Stoke Poges Memorial Garden for young people lost to knife crime. Tatiana Qureshi’s son Temur, 19, died after an attack in Slough in September 2023; the group hopes the bench will help young people reflect and express emotions. -
Bangkok floods ease after nearly 300 mm of rain, but some residents remain stranded
Floodwaters receded in parts of Bangkok on Sunday after rain eased, but residents in some neighborhoods remained stranded. The capital was declared a disaster-affected area after nearly 300 mm of rain fell in 48 hours, flooding major roads and homes. -
After drill kills 14 marines, Tokayev names Aidos Myrzakhmetov defence minister
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed his defence minister and, according to media in Astana, appointed Aidos Myrzakhmetov as his replacement after 14 marines died in a Thursday exercise; five officers were placed under arrest. -
Thailand’s two-day civil service break may delay election-ballot ruling
Thailand’s cabinet approved Sept. 28-29 as special holidays for civil servants in Bangkok and three surrounding provinces over heavy rain. The move could delay a court ruling on February’s election ballots, but the court has not said whether its schedule will change. -
Lourdes Mass draws 150,000 as Pope Leo calls for Church to admit failings
Pope Leo XIV told 150,000 worshippers at Mass in Lourdes on Sunday that admitting the Church’s mistakes was indispensable for spiritual growth, citing “deep wounds” and a breach of trust. He was due to meet privately with clergy-abuse victims later that day. -
Namibia’s president urges critical-mineral firms to process locally
Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is telling foreign critical-mineral investors to build processing plants in the country and says a local-partnership requirement is being put into law. New mining licenses have required 15% local ownership since 2021. -
Fatal moped collision involving e-bike rider prompts west London murder probe
The Metropolitan Police is investigating murder after a 24-year-old e-bike cyclist died in a collision with a moped on North Pole Road, North Kensington, at about 01:20 BST on Friday. Police believe the moped had been pursuing him and are trying to identify its rider. -
Major incident declared in Whelford after arrests on suspicion of explosives offences
Police arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences in Whelford, near RAF Fairford, and declared a major incident. Some residents were evacuated as bomb-disposal officers examined vehicles; police have not confirmed a link to the base. -
Police evacuate Whelford after arrests on suspicion of explosives offences near RAF Fairford
Police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford on Sunday, arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and evacuated Whelford residents. Army bomb-disposal experts were examining vehicles; officers said they believed the incident was contained. -
At least two killed in Russian strikes as Lavrov rebuffs German counterpart
Russian strikes killed at least two in Ukraine overnight into Sunday, officials said: one in Kyiv and one in Odesa. Two people were injured in Odesa. Hours earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said his German counterpart had repeated Berlin’s condemnation of Russia. -
N12 reports Atalef drone failures after blast kills two IDF soldiers
Two IDF soldiers were killed Friday when an Atalef drone they operated landed and exploded inside their northern Gaza outpost. N12 reported at least seven past failures to detonate and three explosions during inspections in 2025; the IDF grounded all attack drones for 48 hours. -
Rio community programs aim to keep young people from gangs
Crime is a top concern ahead of Brazil’s October presidential election; Rio residents use a former traffickers’ podcast, free martial-arts classes and job training to steer youth from gangs. Residents and experts say armed police tactics are ineffective and often deadly. -
Several men arrested on suspicion of Explosives Act offences near RAF Fairford
A major incident was declared near RAF Fairford after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act. Residents of a nearby village were evacuated to a leisure centre, and police say they believe the incident is contained. -
Smotrich urges Gaza-style war in occupied West Bank, PA dismantling
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged Israel’s military to wage war in the occupied West Bank as it did in Gaza, including dismantling the Palestinian Authority. A Sukkot closure restricts Palestinian movement there through October 3. -
Novice detectorists find possible ordnance on Caister beach
Two novice detectorists found a possible piece of ordnance on Caister beach in Norfolk on Saturday. The tide covered the find and the beach was cordoned off; coastguards will return Sunday to check if it remains. Specialist teams will decide whether to detonate it. -
Yemen says air and ground operations targeted Houthis at five Taiz sites
Yemen’s government reports air and ground operations against Houthi positions in five Taiz locations over the past 24 hours, claiming dozens of fighters were killed or wounded. Al Jazeera could not verify the claims; UNICEF says at least 130,000 people have been displaced. -
Gaza strike kills Saher Saqr, whom Israel linked to October 7 abductions
The Israeli army said Saher Saqr, whom it accused of involvement in the October 7, 2023 abductions, was killed in a Saturday airstrike in Nuseirat. It said he had been planning new attacks; Al-Aqsa Hospital confirmed his death, and three others were injured. -
Two HIT student designs for children with disabilities win top 2026 Fixperts prizes
Two student teams from Holon Institute of Technology won first and second place in the Helen Hamlyn Center for Design’s 2026 Fixperts Awards, with an adapted bike for 5-year-old Ziv Cohen and breathing-training equipment for 11-year-old Yarin Mosseri. -
Leicester police arrest man after hit-and-run injures four pedestrians
Four pedestrians were injured in a hit-and-run on Vaughan Way in Leicester. Police arrested a 38-year-old man, who remains in custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving over the alcohol limit and causing grievous bodily harm. -
Iran warns U.S. of greater damage if it attacks again
Iranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said the armed forces are ready for a renewed U.S. attack and warned the U.S. would suffer greater damage if it attacked again, after Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting. -
Belfast court allows Orange Order parade on Garvaghy Road after nearly 30 years
An Orange Order parade was cleared to travel along Garvaghy Road in Portadown, Northern Ireland, for the first time in almost 30 years after Belfast’s High Court approved it early Sunday. Thousands gathered to block the march; Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for calm. -
Whelford evacuation follows arrests over suspected Explosives Act offences
Several men were arrested on suspicion of Explosives Act offences in Whelford, near RAF Fairford, where police declared a major incident. Residents were evacuated to a nearby leisure centre as army experts examine vehicles; police say they believe it is contained. -
Grimsby van collision leaves 22-year-old e-bike rider seriously injured
Humberside Police said a 22-year-old e-bike rider suffered serious injuries thought to be life-threatening when he collided with a white Vauxhall van on Crosby Road while riding towards Wainfleet Road in Grimsby. The collision was reported at 12:30 BST on Saturday. -
Ten fire engines respond to house fire in Kings Heath, Birmingham
Ten fire engines attended a house fire on Drayton Road in Kings Heath, Birmingham, on Saturday night, West Midlands Fire Service said. A BBC journalist reported dozens of firefighters at the scene; nearby homes were evacuated and the road closed in both directions.
