Ondo orders river fumigation in Igbokoda after military aircraft crash
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ordered fumigation and health kits after residents reported a strong smell. Water deliveries depend on an assessment of the river.
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South Korean finance minister leaves for Bangkok IMF and G20 meetings
Lee Hyoung-il departed on October 14 for meetings in Bangkok, including a scheduled G20 gathering and a G7 session he was invited to attend.
Ukrainian forces report drone disruptions after Starlink service limits
Ukrainian military sources say Starlink service limits disrupted some drone missions and complicated logistics. The reason for the limits is unclear.
Archaeologists report oldest known shipwreck off Turkey’s Kekova Island
Pottery suggests the remains off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast are 4,400 to 4,700 years old, though no wooden hull survives for direct dating.
Chris Hipkins rules out police roles for Greens and Te Pāti Māori in future government
At an October 14 leaders’ debate, the Labour leader said the parties would not receive key law enforcement portfolios if Labour forms a government.
Tropical Storm Trudy could approach Mexico as a major hurricane
The US National Hurricane Center forecasts a growing risk of wind, rain and storm surge along Mexico’s Pacific coast late this week.
Meloni calls US-Russia diesel deal a ‘very risky choice’ for Ukraine
Italy’s prime minister warned that the agreement could give Moscow revenue and weaken sanctions, while the announced deliveries remain uncertain.
Brazil electoral court orders removal of unlabeled pro-Lula AI video
A judge gave Jorge Messias 24 hours to remove the Instagram video, while leaving a final decision on the deepfake allegation and any fine for later.
Zelenskyy says Russian attack leaves at least 600,000 in Ukraine without power
An overnight attack damaged Ukrainian energy facilities, Zelenskyy said, as Moscow had yet to confirm an agreement on a proposed energy ceasefire.
Marine Conservation Society lowers sustainability ratings for hake and coley
The charity’s latest Good Fish Guide moves some European hake from green to amber and coley from specified waters to red.
Telangana High Court reserves order on Amrapali’s cadre request
The court has yet to decide whether to lift a stay on a tribunal direction allocating the IAS officer to the Telangana cadre.
Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration is being prepared in Greenland
The US president said exploration was getting ready to begin, but the reports give no operators, sites, permits or timetable.
Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer operation in Rome
The Vatican said the October 13 operation to remove a tumour from the pope’s right lung was successful. Tests on whether the cancer has spread are pending.
Lam Tin station service resumes after second disruption in two days
MTR said trains resumed stopping at the Hong Kong station on October 14 after smoke from platform equipment caused a morning suspension.
Cockroach Janta Party says two leaders ordered jailed for five days
The reported court order follows the detention of Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das at a barricaded New Delhi protest site on October 13.
US agrees to drop Sue Mi Terry case after 12 months if she complies with deal
The former CIA analyst’s prosecution is deferred under an agreement that restricts her travel and contacts with South Korean officials.
Jury hears Beau Lamarre-Condon visited Bungonia farm months before alleged disposal attempt
A witness described a November 2023 visit to the farm where prosecutors say Lamarre-Condon later tried to sink the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
New York City horse carriage ban deal sets October vote and 2028 target
The mayor and Council speaker support a ban, but the Council has yet to vote. The proposal includes possible help for carriage workers, with no guaranteed compensation.