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- Pope Leo XIV to continue recovery without further treatment after surgery
- 19-year-old soldier who died at CFB Wainwright remembered fondly by friends
- US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi tensions
- Colouring book by young Queen Elizabeth I set to be auctioned for £6,000
- Thousands protest in Greece demanding increased school funding
- Man dies in Richmond Hill fire that engulfed multiple homes and vehicles
- Supreme Court upholds decision blocking Trump’s policy on transgender inmate treatments
- Witkoff urges Putin to resume peace talks as US detainee released
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Pope Leo XIV to continue recovery without further treatment after surgery
October 22, 2026
12:00 am
Pope Leo XIV has been declared in need of no further treatment following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung due to lung adenocarcinoma. Doctors confirmed the cancer has not spread, allowing the 71-year-old pontiff to gradually resume his duties, including a public audience in St Peter’s Square.
19-year-old soldier who died at CFB Wainwright remembered fondly by friends
October 21, 2026
11:29 pm
Hayden Lykkemark, originally from Langley, died in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. Friends reported that he had shown an interest in joining the military from a young age. Further details surrounding the incident have not been disclosed.
US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi tensions
October 21, 2026
10:00 pm
The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of non-essential embassy personnel and their families from Saudi Arabia, citing increased attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants. Other U.S. embassies in the region have shifted to restricted operations amid ongoing security concerns, including recent strikes on airports and critical infrastructure.
Colouring book by young Queen Elizabeth I set to be auctioned for £6,000
October 21, 2026
9:00 pm
A colouring book collage created by an eight-year-old Princess Elizabeth in 1934 is now for sale at a Canadian auction for £6,000.
Thousands protest in Greece demanding increased school funding
October 21, 2026
7:00 pm
Thousands of students and teachers protested across Greece, demanding increased education funding for better facilities and smaller class sizes. The demonstrations coincided with similar youth-led protests in other European nations, reflecting wider frustrations over rising costs and economic challenges. Police reported about 10,000 participants in Athens.
Man dies in Richmond Hill fire that engulfed multiple homes and vehicles
October 21, 2026
6:27 pm
Fire crews reported a chaotic scene on Wednesday, with three cars fully engulfed in flames, which spread to two adjacent houses. Emergency services were deployed to manage the situation, although no further details on casualties or the cause were immediately available.
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