Pope Leo XIV Hospitalized for Lung Growth Surgery
Pope Leo XIV was admitted to a hospital in Rome on October 13, 2026, for an operation to remove a lung growth or nodule. Diagnosis, hospital and outcome remain unconfirmed.
MI5 Faces More State Threats Than During Cold War
MI5 chief Ken McCallum warns that Britain faces a broader state-threat landscape involving espionage, cyber operations, hybrid attacks, AI and terrorism.
Bulgaria Summons Russia Envoy After Drone Attack
Bulgaria summoned Russia’s ambassador after reports that a drone attack near its coast sank or damaged a commercial vessel, leaving 11 sailors missing.
Houthi Strikes on Riyadh Test Saudi Strategy
Houthi attacks on Riyadh expose Saudi Arabia's dilemma: defend its territory while avoiding entrapment in a wider U.S.–Iran conflict.
Kimberly Guilfoyle Exit: U.S. Ambassador to Greece
Reports on October 13, 2026 say Kimberly Guilfoyle is no longer U.S. ambassador to Greece, but outlets disagree on whether she resigned, was ousted, or was fired amid misconduct and corruption allegations.
Six Flags Closes Nine Rides After Georgia Roller-Coaster Death
Six Flags closed nine rides across six parks after a man died following a fall from a roller coaster in Georgia. The cause remains under investigation.
Cornell Fraternity Party Suspension and Sexual-Assault Response
Reports say Cornell suspended or banned fraternity parties and added sexual-assault investigators after allegations of sexual violence. Key policy details remain unconfirmed.
Judge Temporarily Halts Work at Historic D.C. Golf Course
A federal judge temporarily halted Trump administration work at a historic Washington, D.C., golf course while related legal issues are reviewed.
French Supermarket Refrigeration Hacks Trigger Fires
French investigators are searching for hackers accused of remotely heating supermarket refrigeration systems, spoiling food and allegedly contributing to fires.
FTC Seeks Contempt Ruling Over Shkreli Pharma Ban
The FTC and seven states allege that Martin Shkreli violated a lifetime pharmaceutical-industry ban. The court must determine whether the claims are supported.