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- Belgian virologist highlights ongoing plague cases in Africa
- US lawmakers advance bipartisan legislation to address gun violence prevention
- Libya’s parliament elects new speaker Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi, replacing Saleh after 12 years
- Thousands of mail-in ballots for Alberta referendum invalid due to errors
- Nidal Hasan scheduled for execution by firing squad at Fort Hood on 3 December 2026
- Russian health officials conduct disinfection after scientist’s death from pneumonia
- Swedish police shoot and injure armed man near royal palace in Stockholm
- Christa Pike hospitalised after Tennessee execution attempt fails
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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Belgian virologist highlights ongoing plague cases in Africa
October 7, 2026
8:00 am
Belgian virologist Marc Van Ranst highlighted ongoing plague cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Madagascar, stating the laboratory connection makes the current incident more concerning. He also noted that COVID-19 has returned this winter in a milder form, differing from previous years.
US lawmakers advance bipartisan legislation to address gun violence prevention
October 7, 2026
7:00 am
EUROPEAN BRIEFING
This morning, European Union leaders discuss economic stability and geopolitical challenges.
Key issues include inflation, trade relations, and security cooperation.
Libya’s parliament elects new speaker Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi, replacing Saleh after 12 years
October 7, 2026
6:00 am
Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives has replaced Aguila Saleh as speaker, electing Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi after 12 years amid rising discontent. The vote follows approved reforms limiting speaker terms to one year, reflecting political tensions as Libya prepares for potential elections.
Thousands of mail-in ballots for Alberta referendum invalid due to errors
October 7, 2026
5:00 am
Elections Alberta reported that several ballot packages were returned due to missing declaration forms, errors, or identification issues. Voters are still able to submit the correct information within the necessary timeframe to ensure their ballots are counted.
Nidal Hasan scheduled for execution by firing squad at Fort Hood on 3 December 2026
October 7, 2026
2:00 am
An execution date for former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, has been scheduled for 3 December 2026. Hasan, approved to die by firing squad, will face the same post where the attack occurred, marking the first military execution since 1961.
Russian health officials conduct disinfection after scientist’s death from pneumonia
October 7, 2026
1:00 am
A scientist’s death from pneumonia after researching plague-infected squirrels has sparked concerns about a potential outbreak, prompting investigations in Russia.
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