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Three children, one adult killed in shooting at school in Oregon, US media reports

BY REUTERS — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:53:22 GMT

A spokesperson for the Bend Police Department told reporters that investigators had yet to confirm who shot the suspect.

Rubio urges Lebanon to not return confiscated explosives to Hezbollah, US official says

BY REUTERS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:17:08 GMT

Rubio urged Aoun to hold accountable those who ordered, financed, and directed the shipment of of hundreds of kilograms of explosives from Hezbollah.

Israel received Iranian, Russian weapons in secret transfer from Ukraine, fmr. ambassador says

BY ANNA BARSKY — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:50:41 GMT

According to Ukrainian media reports, Israel is examining samples of Russian attack drones provided by Ukraine, including newer models from the Geran family, which are based on Shahed drones.

Maduro and wife deny new US torture conspiracy charges, face at least 50 years if convicted

BY REUTERS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:53:48 GMT

US prosecutors accuse Maduro of directing officials to torture political opponents and suspected dissidents, allegations he and his wife denied in a Manhattan federal court.

Israel 'took the land' from Palestinians, has 'ceded moral ground,' Obama tells Belfast crowd

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:13:57 GMT

In a conversation with journalist Susan McKay, Obama said that the hostility toward Israel after the October 7 massacre was an indication that a "genuine cessation" was needed.

Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, Pakistan, PA leave Baku conference when Herzog spoke, but Qatari Emir stayed

BY ANNA BARSKY — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:50:14 GMT

The discrepancy between the Iranian media report and eyewitness accounts raises questions regarding Iran's motivation in framing Qatar's actions toward Israel.

Military execution of Foot Hood gunman will not be livestreamed, Trump says

BY REUTERS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:17:43 GMT

According to multiple officials, Trump was not initially aware that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would be announcing the livestream of the execution.

China will keep speaking up for Palestinian cause, supports two-state solution, FM Wang Yi says

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:55:50 GMT

Chinese FM Wang Yi pledged continued support for Palestinians and urged backing for a two-state solution, as he separately met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog to discuss bilateral ties.

Zelensky says Ukraine's patience has run out as Kyiv strikes Russian refinery despite US pressure

BY REUTERS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:36:41 GMT

Since US President Donald Trump's surprise announcement of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, Kyiv had refrained from attacking Russian refineries.

Ukraine's Starshield functionality in motion has been restored, source says

BY REUTERS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:13:41 GMT

Ukraine's defense ministry said it would continue to seek clarification on the reasons for Wednesday's disruption of the military-grade version of SpaceX's internet service.

Judge blocks sanctions against two US-based human rights orgs. over working with ICC against Israel

BY TZVI JASPER — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:41:49 GMT

In his order, US judge Jesse M. Furman cited a case in 2025 in which two law professors brought forward a lawsuit against Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC.

Trump press secretary Zacharia failed US bar exam despite claiming to practice law - report

BY SHIR PERETS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:26:14 GMT

Zacharia has claimed she is a lawyer on multiple occasions, and when asked Tuesday which state’s bar exam she had passed, she replied, “When I moved to China.”

At least 34 students, one teacher killed in Pakistan school roof collapse, hospital announces

BY REUTERS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:20:37 GMT

Most of the victims were brought dead to the Lady Reading Hospital, along with 20 others who were wounded, hospital spokesperson Mohammad Asim said.

Retired US military officers urge government to cancel livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution

BY TZVI JASPER — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:40:11 GMT

"We ask the President, our Congressional representatives, and our fellow citizens to act to prevent this barbaric abuse of authority," a letter from over 70 retired military officials read.

Chicago man suspected of planning mass shooting against Hindus had white supremacist manifesto

BY REUTERS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:35:49 GMT

Alexandros Paporakis, 19, of Palatine, was arrested on Sunday after an individual reported receiving concerning electronic communications from him, Palatine police said.

Failure to activate Hormuz fertilizer plan could trigger food crisis, UN official says

BY REUTERS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:32:42 GMT

"It's absolutely crucial to get the deal in the next few weeks. Otherwise, we will miss the planting season," the official said.

UK finance minister calls for tighter Russian shipping sanctions

BY REUTERS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:58:37 GMT

"My message to finance ministers here today...on Ukraine, is to stay the path on tough economic sanctions on Russia," said British finance minister John Healey.

US considers easing sanctions on shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official says

BY REUTERS — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:10:44 GMT

The new talks center on the United States potentially allowing "legal oil" to flow on previously sanctioned vessels, the US official said.

Trump says ‘leakers should be shot’ at Arizona rally, days after approving firing-squad execution

BY IDAN KWELLER — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:41:17 GMT

Recalling a leak Trump said delayed the June 2025 B-2 strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the president declared: “In the old days, we used to shoot leakers.”

Ossoff, Collins face off over white nationalism, Epstein, El-Sayed, and Hasan Piker

BY SHARON UDASIN/ JTA — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:50:23 GMT

Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff's opponent, Republican Rep. Mike Collins, seeks to unseat Ossoff in a race that could help determine which party controls the Senate.

Herzog travels Baku for summit deepening strategic ties with Azerbaijan, Bahrain

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:39:15 GMT

Herzog thanked Aliyev for the warm welcome and called Azerbaijan a model of stability and a valued voice on the world stage.

OpenAI employee who left for Apple took files about unreleased device, OpenAI alleges

BY REUTERS — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:14:16 GMT

In a filing in US federal court in San Jose, California, OpenAI alleged that the presentation occurred months ago and that Apple is now developing its own AI products.

Texas A-G, Senate candidate Paxton partied in Dubai with his mistress, federal fugitives - report

BY CORINNE BAUM — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:50:52 GMT

This comes as James Talarico holds a slight lead over Paxton in Texas’s Senate race. If Talarico wins the race, he will be the first Democrat to hold statewide office since the 1990's.

Hezbollah exploits EU terror distinction to launder money through human trafficking, JCFA claims

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:59:34 GMT

Ella Rosenberg argues that Europe's distinction between Hezbollah's political and military functions has allowed it to raise funds through criminal networks, including human trafficking.

Albanian Education Ministry set ablaze during anti-corruption student riot as protests spread

BY REUTERS — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:52:11 GMT

This has been the most violent outburst of anti-corruption protests, which started in May and have posed a growing challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama's government.

US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez amid deal for oilfield access

BY REUTERS — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:11:56 GMT

Jorge Rodriguez has led the Venezuelan legislature since 2021. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez took power earlier this year after the US ousted Nicolas Maduro, who is now awaiting trial in the US.

SpaceX limits Starlink operations in Ukraine, disrupting military ops., missile defense capability

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND REUTERS — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:37:02 GMT

Ukrainian negotiators traveled to the US on Friday and Saturday in an effort to urge US President Donald Trump to increase sanction pressure on Russia.

Yemen's Houthis use Chinese parts to build Iranian ballistic missile, boost attack range - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:31:18 GMT

The missile would have a maximum range of approximately 1,200 miles, according to the WSJ. This would put all of Saudi Arabia and Israel in range.

FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI engineer over covert recording device, DOJ says

BY REUTERS — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:46:09 GMT

The thumb-sized device, which had a microphone and could connect to a camera, was concealed in toilet paper, according to an FBI complaint.

'We're going to hit them hard': Trump threatens Iran as Tehran escalates shipping attacks

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:36:39 GMT

Trump threatened to 'hit Iran hard' as Iranian officials revealed new tactics targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at keeping oil prices high ahead of US midterm elections.