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Russian drones kill three in Ukraine, cut power to 1 million as US, Russia seek further cooperation

Russia and the United States will soon announce new joint initiatives beyond a recently agreed diesel deal, President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Friday.

Aftermath of a Russian drone attack in Rivne region Friday, 16th October 2026
Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu visits supporters in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.

'This is our homeland': Netanyahu responds to Obama accusations that Israel stole Palestinian land

A screengrab from "Fox and Friends First" shows Katie Zacharia weighing in on legal matters as an "attorney" on August 31, 2026.

Trump press secretary Zacharia admits failing bar exam amid questions about claims she is attorney

An oil tanker docked at the Port of Fujairah, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2026.

Iran manages to ship some gas, jet fuel despite US blockade, sanctions, data shows


'We'll knock it out fast': Trump threatens Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site with strikes

Trump did not confirm previous reports that the US would use a GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb (MOAB), colloquially known as the "mother of all bombs," to strike Iran.

US President Donald Trump speaks with media before boarding Marine One as he travels to Grand Island, Nebraska, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 5, 2026.

Flying cars: Tesla's new Roadster uses SpaceX thrusters to turn in the air, can drive upside down

The reveal gives Tesla a showpiece car after years of missed Roadster deadlines, but it comes as the company shifts its focus to self-driving technology and robotics.

Tesla unveils its long-delayed Roadster nearly a decade after first revealing a next-generation version of its original electric sports ​car, at a launch event in Waco, Texas, US, on October 15, 2026.

'I don't trust anybody': Trump declines to endorse Netanyahu in upcoming election race

Trump also discussed his popularity among Israelis, claiming that "The people of Israel, they say if I ran for prime minister, I'd get 99% of them."

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Saudi-led coalition intercepts missiles, drones as IDF prepares for strikes on southern Lebanon

IDF kills Hamas terrorist who stormed Re'im base on Oct. 7 • Germany will not tolerate Iranian hostility toward Europe, FM says • Trump threatens to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site

A billboard of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is displayed on a building in a street in Tehran, Iran, August 12, 2024

Trump says US is holding denuclearization talks with Russia, China

"I'd love to denuclearize if possible, but we're actually talking to Russia about that, and we're talking to China about that denuclearization," Trump said.

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a Rose Garden lunch at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 15, 2026.

Talarico blames Netanyahu, not Israeli people, for devastation in Gaza

Israel has been one of many sources of disagreement among the candidates, who have sparred on issues ranging from affordability to immigration to reproductive rights.

Democratic candidate for US Senate James Talarico speaks during a rally in Houston, Texas, on September 13, 2026.

How Brandeis University is reimagining the liberal arts for a new generation

Founded nearly 80 years ago on Jewish values and academic excellence, Brandeis University is launching a bold plan to reinvent the liberal arts.

Brandeis students pose for a photo during the Brandeis Plan launch celebration.

Shooter kills four at Oregon elementary school before being shot dead by community member

"No parent should have to have this kind of day, and no community should have to live through this kind of day," said Oregon Governor Tina Kotek.

Emergency personnel direct traffic at the scene of a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, US, October 15, 2026.

Trump addresses Michigan synagogue as antisemitism event sparks Jewish community backlash

Trump addressed hundreds of Michigan Jews by video at a DOJ-backed antisemitism event, drawing criticism from progressive Jewish leaders ahead of a pivotal Senate election.

President Donald Trump addresses Congregation Shaarey Zedek by video as part of an event to address antisemitism in Southfield, Michigan, Oct. 14, 2026.

US midterms could reshape support for Israel as anti-Israel sentiment grows among voters

The US midterms could determine more than control of Congress, offering an early indication of how opposition to Israel is shaping Democratic politics ahead of 2028.

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.