A Liberia-flagged Aframax oil tanker named the 'Aframax Rio' caught fire in the Black Sea near the Russian resort city of Sochi after a suspected attack by Ukrainian uncrewed sea drones. The incident, which occurred on October 6, 2026, sent massive columns of black smoke and bright orange flames into the sky, visible from the shoreline.

Trump lashes out at Zelensky over hits to Russian oil

Trump criticizes Zelensky as Ukraine defies U.S. demands on Russian oil strikes

Trump claims 'great progress' in Russia-Ukraine talks

US President claims Russia-Ukraine negotiations advancing, blames Zelensky for delays

US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Macron says nothing justifies 'unbridled' violence

Macron calls for transparency in security response amid criticism of police preparedness

This photograph shows a fire burning and destroying the city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during ongoing protest action against the "high cost of living", in Limoges, central France on October 17, 2026 as part of a nationwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger: former "Yellow Vest", secondary school and university students, climate activists and even farmers.

Nearly 2,400 arrested, 1,000 police wounded in France

Macron vows 'full transparency' over police response to France protests

Police officers stand behind a fire near Place de la Republique following an unauthorised demonstration, central Paris.

Trump urges France to 'close borders and take control'

'Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late!' says US President

US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules.

Pope addresses crowd in Vatican after cancer surgery

Pope's discharge on Saturday capped days of uncertainty that rattled the world's Catholics

Pope Leo XIV appears at the window of his study in the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the traditional noon blessing after praying the Angelus, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, a day after he returned from the hospital, where he had lung cancer removed on Tuesday.

Rolex store looted amid violent protests in France

Nearly 1,800 arrested and over 500 police injured in nationwide unrest

Rolex store looted in Marseille amid violent protests sweeping France, leaving shops ransacked and public buildings damaged.

Moment historic French town hall spire falls in flames

Masked rioters set fire to the 143-year-old town hall as nationwide protests turn violent

Rioters broke into the town hall at around 6pm and started the fire. Firefighters battled the blaze late into the night, while several nearby businesses were looted.

France riots spread as shops are looted and fires rage

Mass looting and clashes with police leave Paris streets in devastation

This photograph shows a fire burning and destroying the city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during ongoing protest action against the "high cost of living", in Limoges, central France on October 17, 2026 as part of a nationwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger: former "Yellow Vest", secondary school and university students, climate activists and even farmers.

UK flags Saudi airport risks in updated travel warning

British nationals urged to avoid Riyadh airport amid security concerns and attacks

Travel insurance may be invalidated for trips against UK advice to Saudi Arabia

Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery

Vatican confirms Pope Leo's discharge following successful lung surgery

The surgery confirmed he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.

Vatican releases first images of pope since operation

Pope Leo seen celebrating mass in hospital where he had lung cancer surgery

This picture released by Vatican Media on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, shows Pope Leo XIV, flanked by his personal secretary monsignor Edgard Iván Rimaycuna Inga, left, celebrating Mass at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome where he's recovering after he had a cancer removed from his right lung.

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