Israel’s election: The main issues in the words of the leading candidates
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Who is cult head Paul Mackenzie, convicted of convincing followers to die?
A Kenyan court has handed down the first judgement in the ‘doomsday’ cult case.
Pope greeted by crowds in first major appearance since lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo pledges a gradual return to duties in an address to the Catholic faithful in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican.
![Pope Leo leads the Angelus prayer from a window of the Apostolic Palace, following his discharge from hospital after surgery for lung cancer, at the Vatican, October 18, 2026. [Yara Nardi/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-10-18T103842Z_175823004_RC2M5OAVSP80_RTRMADP_3_POPE-HEALTH-PRAYER-1792379289.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
At least 19 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India
Incident took place at festival in Kolkata, in India’s West Bengal state, amid large crowds and rainfall, police say.
![People gather outside as police officers set up a barricade at the entrance to a worship venue for the Hindu festival of Durga Puja following a stampede, in Kolkata, India, on Saturday, October 17, 2026 [AP Photo]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/AP26290675510976-1792300605.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
Doctors say they are seeing ‘continued improvement’ after the US-born pope had a lump removed from his lung on Tuesday.
Pope Leo to make public appearance Sunday, first since cancer surgery
After undergoing surgery this week, pope can now ‘carry out normal activities with full independence’, say doctors.
Pope Leo resumes work in hospital while recovering from surgery
Catholic leader met top Vatican aide, as doctors say recovery proceeding after lung surgery to remove cancerous growth.
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US teen held over Hindu temple attack plot: Is anti-Indian racism rising?
Illinois teen who allegedly said he ‘couldn’t wait’ to kill Indians is arrested over a Hindu temple attack plot.
Backlash in Kashmir over proposal for uniform Friday sermons across mosques
Political and religious critics accuse India’s Modi government of curbing Kashmir’s freedom of religion and expression.
Pope Leo recovering well after cancer surgery, Vatican says
The 71-year-old pontiff is recovering in Rome’s Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.
Tensions with teachers, pupils and Turkiye: Inside Azerbaijan’s hijab row
Teachers fear losing their livelihoods and students risk being excluded as Baku’s close ally appears critical.
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