Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - As missiles fly over Saudi capital, images remain rare

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Mobile phones buzzed across central Riyadh with warnings of a "hostile aerial attack", followed moments later by explosions and the sight of white plumes from interceptor missiles streaking across the night sky. Yet, most residents have refrained from pulling out their phones to film such scenes, showing unusual restraint in a country where people routinely document and share everyday moments online. Strict government warnings about filming those......

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Moscow, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - Editor at Russia's independent media Novaya Gazeta taken for interrogation: his newspaper

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Beirut, Lebanon, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - Hezbollah says explosives seized by authorities belong to group

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Bucharest, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - Seven missing after fire on vessel in Black Sea off Romania

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Mogadishu, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - Somalia announces presidential elections for May next year

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Hamburg, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - Germany jails two for planned attacks on pro-Israel figures

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Newry, United Kingdom, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - Former N.Irish unionist leader jailed for 15 years for rape

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Paris, France, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - French lawmakers reject bid to trim pensioners' tax break

2026-10-15 13:30:36

Moscow, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - Editor of Russia's Novaya Gazeta taken for interrogation: newspaper

2026-10-15 13:30:36

Mogadishu, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - Somalia announces presidential elections on May 15, 2027

2026-10-15 13:01:13

Brussels, Belgium, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - EU, Gulf nations postpone Riyadh summit after Houthi attacks

2026-10-15 13:01:13

Stockholm, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - Sweden's centre-left leader loses PM vote in parliament

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