World
Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine, cut power to over a million
Russian attacks killed at least eight people and injured 60 across Ukraine on Friday, hit two shopping centres and cut power to more than 1 million people after strikes on the energy grid, officials said.
October 17, 2026 4:43 pm
Entertainment
Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield
A state court judge in New Mexico on Friday dismissed charges of child sexual abuse against “West Wing” actor and director Timothy Busfield, saying the prosecution did not act in a fair and impartial manner during grand jury proceedings.
October 17, 2026 4:38 pm
World
Trump threatens California officials with imprisonment over stance on mail ballots
The US Justice Department warned Los Angeles County and California election officials they could be liable as abettors of a federal crime if they count mail ballots returned by more than 20,000 people the Trump administration says are probably noncitizens.
October 17, 2026 4:24 pm
World
Bangladesh is battling measles. It's a 'real warning' to other nations
Bangladesh is battling to contain the world’s worst measles outbreak.
October 17, 2026 3:36 pm
Entertainment
Selma Blair’s representatives say she didn’t intend to hurt anyone on flight that led to her arrest
Actor Selma Blair did not intend to harm anyone during a flight and its aftermath.