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What we know about Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer operation
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumor surgically removed from his right lung on Tuesday in a 90-minute operation described as "successful" by the Vatican.
Japan urges Russia for 'impartial treatment' of arrested journalist
Tokyo said Wednesday it had urged Moscow to ensure "fair and impartial treatment" for a Japanese journalist who was arrested by Russia on suspicion of espionage.
Indonesians on fire-ravaged island sue state for clean air
Every few years, residents of Indonesia's West Kalimantan province contend with devastating wildfires that emit a noxious haze causing illnesses, shuttering schools and stifling economic activity.
Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Q3 2026 Investor Call Details
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it will be holding its Earnings Conference Call and Webcast to report its Q3 2026 Earnings Results on Thursday, November 5th, 2026, at 10:00 am EST.
Pope Leo has cancerous tumour removed in lung operation
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said.
Why AI makes computer worms harder to stop
Anthropic's warning that AI-powered "worms" could soon spread across smart gadgets is the latest in a series of studies showing how artificial intelligence could supercharge self-spreading malware.
Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted for years of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday.
Pope Leo's lung operation 'successfully completed': Vatican
Pope Leo XIV's underwent an operation at a Rome hospital Tuesday to remove a nodule from his lung that was "successfully completed", the Vatican said.
Anthropic warns of AI 'worms' spreading across smart gadgets
Small artificial intelligence models may be only months away from being able to behave like a computer worm, copying themselves from one internet-connected gadget to the next without human help, AI giant Anthropic said.
Pope Leo admitted to hospital for lung operation
Pope Leo XIV was admitted to hospital in Rome on Tuesday for surgery to remove a nodule on his lung, but cardinals said he appeared "very relaxed" about the operation.
Activist Thunberg joins France student rally after violence at protests
French high school pupils staged fresh nationwide rallies Tuesday urging better learning conditions, supported by university students and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, with authorities and participants wary of further violence.
Late superstar Anita Mui's ashes missing in Hong Kong
The ashes of late pop superstar Anita Mui, once dubbed the "Madonna of Asia", have gone missing from a monastery in Hong Kong, police said Tuesday.
Hungary to reverse Orban-era anti-LGBTQ legislation
Hungarian lawmakers will vote Tuesday on removing anti-LGBTQ provisions of a 2021 "child protection" law adopted under nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban.
Pope to be admitted to hospital for lung operation
Pope Leo XIV was due to be admitted to hospital in Rome on Tuesday for surgery to remove a nodule on his lung, an operation experts say is generally low-risk.
Ahead of Israel vote, desert town becomes frontline against ultra-Orthodox expansion
Noam Cohen was driving to a bar on a Saturday two years ago with his wife and friends in his hometown of Arad, in southern Israel, when a group of ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys began shouting at passing cars.
Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school
A 14-year-old boy opened fire with a hunting gun at a middle school in France on Monday, wounding the headmaster and a teacher before being disarmed by a member of staff, local authorities said.
One dead as Hurricane Simon creeps along Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Simon killed one person, damaged property and triggered flooding as it inched along Mexico's Pacific coast, authorities said Monday.
Stolen Renoir paintings found behind wall in France: prosecutor
Two paintings by impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir, stolen from a museum in southern France and later discovered hidden behind a wall, have sustained slight damage, prosecutors said on Monday.
France's high school students plan fresh protests
France's high school students on Monday begin a new stage of their campaign for improved conditions, hoping to maintain the momentum with a fresh wave of demonstrations.
New York's notorious Rikers jail awaits elusive closure
New York's notorious Rikers Island jail, long criticized for unsanitary and violent conditions, will miss a deadline for the vast complex to close down, prompting disappointment from activists.
Chervon Names Charlie Harte Director of Field Sales & Recruiting - Canada
NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 12, 2026 / Charlie Harte joins Chervon as Director of Field Sales and Recruiting - Canada, effective Monday, October 12, 2026, reporting to Neil Harrison, VP/MD Sales and Marketing - Canada.
Chervon Names Thomas G. Kentouris Vice President of Field Sales
NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 12, 2026 / Thomas G. Kentouris joins Chervon as Vice President of Field Sales, effective Monday, October 12, 2026, reporting to Matt DeFeo, SVP of Sales Training and Recruiting.
Chervon Names Randall Durkan Vice President of Supply Chain - North America
NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 12, 2026 / Randy Durkan joins Chervon as Vice President of Supply Chain - North America, effective Monday, October 12, 2026, reporting to CEO Joe Galli.
Ready Player 1: Paris to host 2027 edition of EVO combat video games event
Paris will host the 2027 edition of EVO, the biggest combat video games event in the world, the organisers announced Sunday as this year's event drew to a close in Nice.
Pakistan imposes emergency rule in Imran Khan's provincial stronghold
Pakistan placed a northern province under emergency rule on Sunday, the president's office said, following anti-government demonstrations by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and militant violence in the northwest.
Indonesia releases eight orangutans rescued from fires to protected forest
Eight orangutans rescued in recent weeks from blazes that tore through Borneo island have been released into a protected forest, Indonesian authorities and rescuers said on Sunday.
At least 4 dead as cyclone Isaias drenches southern US
Four people died in the southeastern United States as post-tropical cyclone Isaias threatened flooding and tornado risks Saturday as it moved northward after making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Traumatized Panamanians begin quake recovery
Residents near the epicenter of a major earthquake in southern Panama began cleaning up on Saturday, traumatized by the previous day's heavy shaking that left widespread damage but so far no reported deaths.
Hurricane Simon strengthens to category 4 as it nears western Mexico
Hurricane Simon strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm as it swept toward Mexico's west coast, where it was expected to make landfall late Saturday or early Sunday.
US lethal injection survivor returns to prison
Convicted murderer Christa Pike, who survived a botched execution attempt in the US state of Tennessee last week, has been discharged from hospital and returned to prison, her lawyers said Saturday.
Isaias drenches southern US as weakened post-tropical cyclone
The southeastern United States faced a high risk of flooding on Saturday as Isaias, weakened from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone, advanced northward from its landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Isaias downgraded to post-tropical cyclone after landfall in Florida
Isaias weakened from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone early Saturday after it made landfall in northwestern Florida, where it lashed the US Gulf Coast with heavy rain and strong winds, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.