CULTURE

Survivors bitten by sharks and 11 missing after boat capsizes off Mexico coast

People were pulled from shark-infested waters,but 11 remain missing (Picture: Getty Images) Dozens of people were left in shark-infested waters after a boat capsized off the Mexican coast.

Oct 20, 2026

A new star has been discovered – one scientists thought was ‘impossible’

And life on Earth would be pretty different if we had it, an expert told Metro.

Oct 20, 2026

Minibus smashes into Eurotunnel train leaving 19 people injured

A minibus collided with a LeShuttle train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel near Calais,injuring 19 people,five of them critically.

Oct 16, 2026

US considers using the Mother of All Bombs against Iran – how powerful is it?

The Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) weapon is reportedly being considered for use in Iran (Picture: Reuters)

Oct 16, 2026

AI wipes entire season of TV show just weeks before premiere

'I knew AI would be the death of me.'

Oct 16, 2026

Mali hosts more than 322,000 refugees and asylum seekers

Mali is facing mounting humanitarian pressure, with hundreds of thousands of people seeking safety inside its borders. As of September 30, 2026, the country was hosting 322,584 refugees and asylum seekers, alongside 414,524 internally displaced people.

Oct 15, 2026

Somalia’s children face deadly malnutrition crisis as aid dwindles

Almost 2 million Somali children between the ages of 6 months and almost 5 will be suffering from acute malnutrition by June, analysts predict. Many are internally displaced people who lack access to basic services.

Oct 15, 2026

Somalia faces growing hunger fears as El Niño strengthens

The country is consistently ranked by international organisations as being among the top regions at risk during El Niño cycles.

Oct 15, 2026

Navi Pillay calls for action, not words, to defend international justice

South African jurist, Navi Pillay, was honoured for her lifelong commitment to human rights, justice, and accountability.

Oct 15, 2026

Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung, Vatican says

Pope Leo leads the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican,October 11, (Credits: via REUTERS)

Oct 14, 2026

Booster Robotics Ranks Among Global Top 3 in Humanoid Robot Shipments, IDC Reports

Oct 14, 2026

Air passengers panic after power bank explodes in overhead locker at 35,000ft

Power banks are a major flight safety risk.

Oct 12, 2026