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Nigeria inflation cools to 14.63%, but food prices barely ease

Nigeria’s annual headline inflation fell from 15.39% in August to 14.63% in September, while food inflation stayed close to 19.6%—a reminder that a slower rate of price increases does not mean household costs are falling.

IMF projects stronger African growth, warns aid cuts leave little room for shocks

The IMF expects African growth to reach 4.5% in 2026 and 5% in 2027, but lower aid, energy disruptions, debt costs and climate risks threaten that outlook.

Nigeria signs €14m grant agreement for nationwide fibre-backbone project

A €14 million grant from the EU and EBRD is intended to support Nigeria’s planned nationwide fibre-optic backbone, a key infrastructure project for connectivity and digital services.

Saudi Arabia says that it has intercepted a missile intended for Medina.

Houthi–Saudi conflict — Saudi Arabia says that it has intercepted a missile intended for Medina. However, the Houthis denied launching a missile at the city. [https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-internatio

The United Kingdom declares a severe drought in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex, and West

2026 Indonesia wildfires — The United Kingdom declares a severe drought in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex, and West Sussex after prolonged low rainfall left more than 80% of England in drough

U.S. president Donald Trump announces that the Department of Defense has reversed its plan to livestream the

Capital punishment in the United States — U.S. president Donald Trump announces that the Department of Defense has reversed its plan to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the perpetrator of the 2009 Fort

The European Central Bank authorizes UniCredit to raise its stake in Commerzbank above 30% without an upper

China–North Korea relations — The European Central Bank authorizes UniCredit to raise its stake in Commerzbank above 30% without an upper limit, allowing the Italian bank to proceed toward taking control of the

The Houthis launch missiles against Al-Maashiq Palace, headquarters of the Presidential Leadership Council

Houthi–Saudi conflict — The Houthis launch missiles against Al-Maashiq Palace, headquarters of the Presidential Leadership Council and official residence of President Rashad al-Alimi, in Aden, Yemen, kill

Germany–Iran relations, Antisemitism in 21st-century Germany, Iranian external operations

2026 Indonesia wildfires — Germany–Iran relations, Antisemitism in 21st-century Germany, Iranian external operations

A court in Hamburg, Germany, sentences a Danish national to eight years and six months in prison and an

2026 Indonesia wildfires — A court in Hamburg, Germany, sentences a Danish national to eight years and six months in prison and an Afghan national to four years and six months in prison for plotting to assas

Astronomers discover the first green star, WD J1330+6435, according to a study published by RAS Techniques

2026 Swedish government formation — Astronomers discover the first green star, WD J1330+6435, according to a study published by RAS Techniques and Instruments. [https://www.popsci.com/science/first-green-star-reddest

The New Yalu River Bridge connecting Dandong, China, and Sinuiju, North Korea, opens following a 12-year

China–North Korea relations — The New Yalu River Bridge connecting Dandong, China, and Sinuiju, North Korea, opens following a 12-year delay. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck1exgw3j115o (BBC News)] [https:

A roof collapses at a school in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, killing 34 students and a teacher,

2026 Peshawar school roof collapse — A roof collapses at a school in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, killing 34 students and a teacher, and injuring 50 more people. [https://www.bbc.com/news/live/crvgynp501y3t

The Riksdag votes against the appointment of Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson to repeat as Prime

2026 Swedish government formation — The Riksdag votes against the appointment of Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson to repeat as Prime Minister of Sweden. Last 28 September, Andersson already returned her m

In baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS to advance to the 2026 World

2026 Major League Baseball season — In baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS to advance to the 2026 World Series, their first since 1982. [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/50193

Four people are killed fighting wildfires in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java, Indonesia,

2026 Indonesia wildfires — Four people are killed fighting wildfires in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java, Indonesia, after flames and thick smoke trapped them. Two others suffer serious burns.

At the General Conference on Weights and Measures, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures votes to

2026 Swedish government formation — At the General Conference on Weights and Measures, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures votes to abolish future leap seconds and make Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) c

Three children and a teacher are killed in a mass school shooting at the Silver Rail Elementary School in

2026 Silver Rail Elementary School shooting — Three children and a teacher are killed in a mass school shooting at the Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, United States. Two other people are wounded. The perpetrator

IMF raises sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast but warns inflation risks are worsening

The IMF raised its 2026 growth projection for sub-Saharan Africa to 4.5%, but warned that inflation, debt costs, falling aid and climate risks threaten fragile gains.

TSMC records sixth straight quarterly profit record as AI chip demand surges

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported record third-quarter profit of T$763.1 billion, up 69% year-on-year, while warning that uncertainty makes planning for 2027 more cautious.

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US inflation reaches 3.7% as September energy costs jump

US consumer prices rose 0.6% in September and 3.7% over the year, with gasoline accounting for more than half of the monthly increase.

Three people are killed and four others are missing after torrential rainfall triggers widespread flooding

Flamingo Revolution — Three people are killed and four others are missing after torrential rainfall triggers widespread flooding across Istanbul, Turkey. [https://abcnews.com/amp/International/wireStory

Rioters attack government buildings, banks, businesses and other sites as anti-government protests erupt in

Flamingo Revolution — Rioters attack government buildings, banks, businesses and other sites as anti-government protests erupt in Tirana, Albania. At least 23 police officers and six others are injured

The Houthis claim to have shot down a Royal Saudi Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft over Saada

Yemeni civil war — The Houthis claim to have shot down a Royal Saudi Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft over Saada Governorate, Yemen. Saudi authorities did not comment on the claim. [https://aa.