Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces serious challenges in Israel’s October 27 general election. His campaign has been overshadowed by accusations that he failed to prevent the October 7 attacks three years ago. A former Shin Bet chief said on Wednesday he had repeatedly warned Netanyahu of possible escalation on the Gaza front, and other warnings were reportedly conveyed to the prime minister. Calls for accountability are growing.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-15 18:34

RealFi Chief Business Officer Seny Orlov discussed the protocol’s Cardano mainnet launch, following a public testnet with over 3,000 verified wallets. He said staked USDr earns yield from real-world assets, with the portfolio currently generating an annualized rate above 12%, and addressed demand from family offices and trading firms for a durable dollar usable in DeFi, along with integrations with SundaeSwap and Strike.

CCoinDesk2026-10-15 18:30

A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing more than 30 people, most believed to be children under 13. The school owner has been arrested, and police said the building was extremely dangerous and could collapse further.

BBBC News2026-10-15 18:30

A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing at least 34 children and a teacher. The disaster has prompted widespread grief and renewed questions about building safety. Authorities are investigating the cause, while critics cite long-running concerns about construction standards.

DDW News2026-10-15 18:21

Federal investigations into Rep. Ilhan Omar are examining her immigration paperwork and financial disclosures, while prosecutors build a potential deportation case, Fox News correspondent David Spunt reports.

FFox News2026-10-15 18:15

Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Stelco could face penalties and possibly be required to sell its Canadian assets. The Ontario steelmaker said last month that U.S. tariff pressure led it to concentrate production at Lake Erie Works in Haldimand and halt operations at its Hamilton plant. Joly said Canada considers the company’s Investment Canada Act commitments broken.

GGlobal News2026-10-15 18:13

NBC News NOW is broadcasting live with real-time coverage of breaking news and developing stories, along with deeper reporting on major issues of the day.

NNBC News2026-10-15 18:09

NBC News NOW is live with coverage of a shooting at an Oregon elementary school that injured multiple people, as the story develops.

NNBC News2026-10-15 18:06

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered attacks on Russian oil refineries to resume, despite US President Donald Trump’s push for an “energy ceasefire.”

BBloomberg Television2026-10-15 18:05

Student protests in France are highlighting deeper troubles in the EU’s second-largest economy, where political anger, rising debt and anxious bond markets converge. Poor school conditions are the immediate focus, while unsustainable budget deficits and surging borrowing costs make remedies harder to find.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-15 18:04

The University of Maryland club tennis team apologized for sending a racist graphic in materials for an upcoming tournament at the school. Members of Howard University’s club tennis team reacted to the incident.

NNBC News2026-10-15 18:02

Ukraine has exhausted its missiles for the US-made Patriot air defense system, leaving it more exposed to Russian ballistic missile attacks, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. The development comes as the public feud between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky grows more bitter.

CCNN2026-10-15 18:00

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to newly unsealed torture allegations, calling them “false accusations.”

NNBC News2026-10-15 17:56

A federal inquiry involving multiple agencies and Capitol Police is examining mail with questionable contents delivered to legislative offices and election facilities throughout the country. It could have an impact on the midterm vote.

NNBC News2026-10-15 17:55

Trump says the Fort Hood shooter’s execution will not be livestreamed. The program description also notes that U.S. producer prices rose 6.3% year over year in September as energy costs climbed, and that Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries after Zelenskyy rejected calls for an energy ceasefire.

NNBC News2026-10-15 17:54

Iran said monitoring teams found an unidentified vessel ablaze after it entered a prohibited zone with its tracking systems switched off. Two days earlier, the container ship GFS Pride sank after a fire, and the cargo ship Cape Dao went down after being struck by a projectile.

Eeuronews2026-10-15 17:46

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a series of diplomatic flashpoints have left him feeling betrayed by US President Donald Trump. They include a unilateral energy ceasefire, Washington easing restrictions on Russian diesel exports and disruptions to Ukraine’s use of Starlink. BNE IntelliNews editor-in-chief Ben Aris offers his analysis.

TTRT World2026-10-15 17:41

Ansarullah Houthi forces fired six missiles at the presidential palace in the port city of Aden, reportedly killing at least four people. Prime Minister Shaye Al-Zindani and government ministers are said to be safe. David Des Roches of the US National Defense University offered his views.

TTRT World2026-10-15 17:40

Police clearing tents at a housing protest in Porto led to clashes overnight. Protest organisers put the injured total at 35 or more.

Eeuronews2026-10-15 17:40

At Disrupt 2026, Hello Robot’s Aaron Edsinger gave a live demonstration of Stretch 4, showing physical AI working alongside people rather than behind glass in a lab.

TTechCrunch2026-10-15 17:30

Ukraine says Starlink restrictions are hampering its defensive capabilities. Prices are surging across the US economy, while Trump is focusing on his core voter base as the midterms approach.

AABC News2026-10-15 17:30

Fox News senior national correspondent Rich Edson discusses allegations against former special counsel Jack Smith.

FFox News2026-10-15 17:30

Some of the world’s most valuable AI deployments run beyond the cloud’s reach, requiring a different technological approach. FieldAI’s Ali Agha, Medra’s Michelle Lee and Eclipse Ventures’ Aidan Madigan-Curtis discuss what that approach entails.

TTechCrunch2026-10-15 17:30

The jury in Russell Brand’s rape trial will not watch a Channel 4 Dispatches documentary. The judge said showing it would be unfair because its allegations have not been tested in court, though jurors will hear about the programme during the trial. Brand faces seven charges, including rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.

BBBC News2026-10-15 17:30