King Charles III has acknowledged the suffering caused by slavery during his Caribbean tour, but campaigners are continuing to demand a formal apology, reparations, and the return of cultural artifacts. The debate is expected to continue at the upcoming Commonwealth summit.

Around 200 passengers aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey have reportedly been left stranded in Cambodia after the residential cruise ship’s operator suspended operations amid financial difficulties. Some passengers had sold their homes to fund a life at sea, only to face sudden uncertainty over where they would live next. The company says it is working on its next steps, but the future of the voyage remains unclear.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson expressed his happiness at being in Jordan, saying his knowledge of the country had previously been limited to Petra.

He said the visit was an opportunity to discover more of the kingdom and see the Rose City.

Tyson accepted the invitation as a guest at DF UNCAGED 2026, Jordan’s mixed martial arts week, running from October 26 to 31 and culminating in fight night at the Roman Amphitheatre on Friday, October 30.

Brazilian politician Flavio Bolsonaro arrived at Opa-locka Executive Airport near Miami aboard a private jet, accompanied by his wife and daughters.

The 45-year-old, who lost Brazil’s presidential election, is under investigation in Brazil over alleged corruption and money laundering.

'Israeli' President Isaac Herzog called on political leaders to do everything possible to avoid another round of elections after an inconclusive vote.

The results of Israel’s closely contested election have yet to produce a clear winner.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi upon his arrival at Damascus airport.

The visit marks the first by an Iraqi prime minister since Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December 2024, following more than 13 years of civil war.

During 'Israel’s' parliamentary elections, a first-time voter interviewed by Channel 14 said he voted because he didn’t want Arabs living in the country. The clip highlights anti-Arab sentiment expressed by some voters as Palestinian citizens of 'Israel' also participated in the election and Arab-led parties competed for seats in the Knesset.

US President Donald Trump pointed to a ship carrying one million barrels of Venezuelan oil during a rally in Texas ahead of the midterm elections.

Republicans are concerned about a potential Democratic “blue wave” as voters react to inflation and rising oil prices following the US war on Iran.

Yemen’s Houthi forces reportedly launched a missile that landed inside Aden International Airport’s perimeter before issuing an urgent evacuation warning, according to local Yemeni police officials. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said the warning followed the arrival of a Saudi military transport aircraft, which the group accused of carrying weapons intended to be used against Yemenis. The claim about the aircraft’s cargo has not been independently verified.

'Israel’s' parliamentary elections have left Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uncertain path to forming the next government. With around 70% of votes counted, his bloc stood at 54 seats, short of the 61 needed for a majority. Arab parties secured 19 seats, potentially giving them a significant role in the political negotiations. Meanwhile, Donald Trump claimed his endorsement helped Netanyahu’s electoral fortunes. The final outcome remains uncertain as vote counting continues.