Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle attack

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical condition on Monday ‌after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying a terrorism taskforce would be investigating the suspect arrested.

Ebola: Kenya cases rise to 8, spreads to 8th Congo province

A senior health official in Kenya said there have now been 8 Ebola infections in the country, while in DR Congo the disease has spread to an eighth province.

Investigations into voting system expand weeks ahead of midterms

With early voting for the midterms underway, federal investigations into the U.S. voting system are expanding. Election officials explain their response, and the Justice Department says "there should be no interruption" with the results.

China's economic growth quickens to 4.6% as exports surge, stimulus rolls out

Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones at Russia, setting oil facilities ablaze

The air strike, one of Ukraine's largest in the war, comes amid rising tensions between Kyiv and Washington.

Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection

Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran."

Russia pounds Kyiv as Rubio urges Ukraine's Zelensky to 'focus' on ending the war

Russia on Monday said it carried out a "massive strike" on targets in Kyiv and its region as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied that Washington had paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine and…

Alberta independence referendum: Will separatists survive a loss?

Alberta’s independence movement faces likely defeat, but history suggests losing a referendum may not end the fight.

Live Updates: Russian foreign minister says he's visiting Iran for talks to avert return to "large-scale war"

Russia's top diplomat is visiting Tehran for the first time since the U.S. launched its war with Iran, aiming, he says, to avert a return to major hostilities.

Elon Musk says he'll give a SpaceX share to every child in America next year

The SpaceX boss said Monday that he'll give one of his company shares to every child in the U.S. next year. He didn't say how the share giveaway would happen.

Mike Turner calls for investigation into Ukraine’s loss of Starlink access

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) called for an investigation into Ukrainian forces losing access to a military version of Starlink temporarily last week. Appearing on CBS News’s “Face the Nation” on Sunda…

Burnham warns of Neets-fuelled 'economic catastrophe and moral failure'

The UK faces "economic catastrophe" with one million young people not in work or training, the prime minister says.

Could Kansas elect its first Democrat to Senate since 1932?

President Trump will return to the campaign trail on Monday in Kansas, a red state, with the midterms fast approaching. Polls there show Republican Sen. Roger Marshall one point behind Democrat Adam Hamilton. Caitlin Huey Burns has more.

Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro clash in bitter debate ahead of election runoff

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro traded personal attacks in a heated presidential debate on Sunday, a week before a closely contested runoff. The rivals accused each other of lying and corruption while clashing over the economy, security and healthcare ahead of the October 25 vote.

World Food Programme forced to cut aid to Gaza due to funding shortages

The number of people helped by the UN agency in the Palestinian territory will drop by about a third - from 1.6 million to 1.1 million.

Air Force identifies airman killed in fall during fast-rope demonstration at UTSA football game

The Air Force identified Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson as the airman who died after falling during a fast-rope demonstration at the Alamodome.

Pope greeted by crowds in first major appearance since lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo pledges a gradual return to duties in an address to the Catholic faithful in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Iran live updates: US urges Americans in Middle East to exercise 'heightened vigilance'

The Bureau of Consular Affairs described a "complex security environment."

Putin reportedly suggests summit with Trump and Xi to decide fate of Ukraine

The report comes amid mounting tensions between Ukraine and the United States, its largest military backer.

Protests continue sixth day in a row in Albania's capital

Albania's capital saw protests Sunday for a sixth day in a row as Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out resigning, the main demand of the protesters. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday,…

At least 2 dead after vehicle drives through soccer game in Wichita, Kansas: Police

A child and an adult were killed after a vehicle drove through a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas Saturday afternoon, police said.

Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones as Egypt weighs sending help

Forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Eastern Province and southern region.

Iran says two tankers catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz

The vessels, each carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, used an unauthorised route, the IRGC says.

French rioters set fire to historic Limoges Town Hall as far-left demonstrations spiral out of control

France’s historic Limoges Town Hall was largely lost to fire during nationwide cost-of-living riots, as police arrested 400 people.

Large fire breaks out after deadly incident at Canadian military base, officials say

Canada's defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire.

India news: Kolkata stampede dampens Durga Puja festivities

Authorities have detained several people over a deadly stampede in India's eastern city of Kolkata, after the state vowed strict action. Meanwhile, 'Cockroach' leader Dipke is out of detention. DW has more.

Concerning economic data pose issues for GOP down midterm stretch

Recent data paints a bleak picture of the economy, lending Republicans another blow as midterm early-voting is underway. Annual inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose from 3…

Family text on sister’s phone triggered FBI raid on Ilhan Omar’s home: report

A family text message on her sister’s phone is what triggered the raid on embattled “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) Washington, DC, home, according to a bombshell report.

Democrats lead Republicans in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating hits record low: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll

Half or more Americans call every household purchase category measured "unaffordable."

Talarico’s Texas-sized opening: Paxton can’t unite Republican vote

Near-unanimous Democratic support for Talarico and some GOP crossovers offers a window into his steady polling edge while Paxton struggles.

7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall: Iran, immigration, corruption and 2028 plans

In an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News, Vice President JD Vance argued the Trump administration's handling of the economy and Iran will pay dividends in the future.

Dems rush to polls with lopsided majorities of mail-in votes before blockbuster elections

Democrats are once again availing themselves of early voting and mail ballots to build up a pre-election edge, which Republicans will try to beat back through Election Day voting.

Fears grow in DRC as former President Joseph Kabila joins rebellion

Kabila’s move raises new questions about the war in eastern Congo and prospects for peace.

Auburn stun No 1 Georgia on last-gasp field goal as top-ranked teams fall in successive weeks

Alex McPherson’s field goal as time expired lifted Auburn to a 27-24 upset of Georgia, extending a historic run of defeats for college football’s No 1 teams

A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis

BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

Months-long Indonesia wildfires spew toxic haze across Southeast Asia

Parts of southern Southeast Asia have been put under the highest-level haze alert as wildfires that have swept Indonesia for months continue to belch toxic smoke across the region. The seasonal wildfires…