The World Economic Forum could appoint Christine Lagarde as its next chair as early as next month, four people close to the organization told Reuters. She would then leave her post as European Central Bank chief ahead of schedule, triggering a broader reshuffle.

RReuters2026-10-16 12:22

Donald Trump addresses supporters at a rally in Dalton, Georgia, discussing his administration’s priorities.

FFox News2026-10-16 12:21

On the second day of the European Council summit in Brussels, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters he was glad to have support from “leaders, real leaders”. His remarks followed White House pressure to halt strikes on Russian oil facilities. Tensions with US president Donald Trump were evident this week, after Trump said he was “not a big fan of Zelenskyy”.

GGuardian News2026-10-16 12:18

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is seeking a third term. His efforts to reach farmers and criticism of Trump’s tariffs suggest ambitions that could extend to 2028.

RReuters2026-10-16 12:14

Qatar and Lebanon are working on a major electricity project intended to improve power supply and cut costs. Qatar also reaffirmed its support for Lebanon’s economy, army, sovereignty and reconstruction, and called for Israeli forces to withdraw.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-16 12:13

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia failed the California bar exam but shared at least 15 social media posts over the past two years identifying herself as an “attorney.” She had publicly acknowledged being advised not to use that term.

CCNN2026-10-16 12:12

Investigators are trying to establish whether the 16-year-old shooter was connected to Silver Rail Elementary School or knew any of the children and the teacher who were killed.

AABC News2026-10-16 12:10

With the international environment growing more challenging, the EU is seeking stronger ties with like-minded allies and sees Canada as part of that effort. Ursula von der Leyen said in her September State of the Union speech that Canada could become an associate member, a status the EU has not yet offered its partners. An EU-Canada summit is scheduled for late October.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-16 12:05

Tesla unveiled a new Roadster sports car that will expand its lineup when it goes on sale. China urged companies and state funds to buy shares and guided some investors to curb selling, people familiar with the matter said. Financial regulators met Thursday to discuss stock-market stabilization measures, they added.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-16 12:01

Joe Abraham, whose daughter Katie was killed in a crash involving a driver alleged to have been drunk and to have reentered the country illegally, reacted after a federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against New York City’s sanctuary laws. He also criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul’s response to questions about immigration policy and crime victims.

FFox News2026-10-16 12:00

All charges in the 1988 murder of Prince Edward Island teacher Byron Carr were dropped after police disclosed that key evidence had been missing for years. A prominent criminologist and cold-case researcher questions why police withheld the information for so long.

CCBC News2026-10-16 12:00

India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party held a tricolor flag rally in New Delhi to back detained senior party leaders accused of displaying Indian flags at the recently de-notified Jantar Mantar protest site. Police warned movement founder Abhijeet Dipke against an October 16 protest, raising the prospect of a confrontation as the group calls for the election chief to resign.

RReuters2026-10-16 11:57

Hong Kong engineers are developing a 3D-printable building material modeled on freeze-dried fruit that could help people construct homes on Mars from local soil. The research targets the planet’s harsh conditions, while rocket payload capacity and energy supply remain major challenges.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-16 11:55

A 16-year-old Bend, Oregon, resident killed four people in a shooting at an elementary school. A teacher and a 7-year-old were critically injured, and police say a bystander shot and killed the suspect.

AABC News2026-10-16 11:53

AI-related stocks saw a significant selloff this week amid growing concern that higher interest rates could make funding more difficult. ING’s Chris Turner told Reuters markets may stay volatile through year-end.

RReuters2026-10-16 11:51

Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa hold a news conference during the EU summit.

GGuardian News2026-10-16 11:51

Prolonged dry weather linked to El Niño is hampering efforts to contain fires in parts of Indonesia. As haze and worsening air quality affect Southeast Asia, Malaysian palm oil producers are increasing fire prevention and monitoring during one of the driest periods in recent years.

CCNA2026-10-16 11:48

Yemen’s Houthis fired missiles at the presidential palace in Aden, killing at least five people. Georgetown University Qatar professor Luciano Zaccara warned that the attack could heighten tensions involving Saudi Arabia, Iran and the United States.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-16 11:46

Romanian authorities began search-and-rescue operations off the Black Sea coast on Thursday after a drone hit a ship and sparked a fire. The latest in a series of strikes has fueled fears that Russia’s war in Ukraine is spreading.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-16 11:45

Singapore’s haze could reach hazardous levels and persist for another three to four weeks, Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu said Friday. She said conditions remain fluid and air quality will fluctuate with the weather. Education Minister Desmond Lee said schools will stay open and national exams will proceed as scheduled.

CCNA2026-10-16 11:38

With haze continuing to affect parts of Southeast Asia, Professor Rajasekhar Balasubramanian of the National University of Singapore discusses when healthy adults should wear masks, which air-quality readings to monitor and how to limit exposure as conditions worsen. He also addresses Indonesia’s fire-fighting efforts and why sustained rainfall is key to easing the haze.

CCNA2026-10-16 11:37

Guterres says fossil fuels are “boiling our planet”. A new report says COP31 hosts Türkiye and Australia are expanding them even as he calls on governments to stop supporting polluting fossil fuels.

Eeuronews2026-10-16 11:31

The UN World Food Programme says 600,000 people in Yemen’s third-largest city, Taiz, who already relied on aid have now been cut off from life-saving food assistance. Houthi rebels are blocking roads as they seek to take control from Yemen’s Saudi-backed government.

DDW News2026-10-16 11:30

US equity futures fluctuated after rising on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s remarks at IMF meetings. Taiwan is reportedly preparing tighter controls on AI chip exports to China to align further with US restrictions. The EU and China also held high-level trade talks.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-16 11:27