World News on Thursday, October 15, 2026

ADF member a person of interest after hidden camera found on Navy ship

Ukraine peace stays distant as US troops head to Panama

Russia is resisting a ceasefire while Trump's announced energy truce, made without checking with either side, leaves allies unsettled; no end to the war is in sight.

Court hears Lamarre-Condon asked friend to dump phone in water

Prosecutors say Stacey Parker, whom he met years ago in Sydney, was contacted after the alleged murders; the allegations are untested at trial.

Poland looks to economic heights in a country transformed since…

The Guardian's closing instalment on Poland has residents describing soaring wages alongside a rising cost of living; the view comes with a Stalin-era landmark.

North Korea and China Open Their Biggest Border Bridge

The New York Times reports the long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge opens as the two countries expand trade despite international sanctions on North Korea; a very long wait for a bridge.

Pope Leo progressing as expected after lung surgery, doctors say

NBC News reports doctors say the pope is recovering on schedule after lung cancer surgery, while the New York Times says the Church runs on autopilot.

Heavy rain causes mass pileup in Brazil tunnel

Floodwater left vehicles piled up inside Sao Paulo's Anhangabau tunnel and stranded drivers, with injuries reported; Al Jazeera is following the story.

Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy's pledge arrives as Britain commits seventeen million pounds to repair Chornobyl and allies worry US support is slipping; energy markets are watching closely.

Why Does Saudi Arabia Struggle to Stop Houthi Attacks?

The Saudi military has costly equipment, but the Times reports the Houthi missiles and drones are hard to detect and stop; the budget did not buy better eyesight.

Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace…

The Board of Peace issued its first Gaza construction contract in early August for a base housing 150 international troops; Israel has not let it proceed.