World in pictures this week, October 15, 2026

EU ‘satisfied for now’ on AI regulation, says justice commissioner

Europe is ‘satisfied for now’ that it has appropriate regulation in place for artificial intelligence, the justice commissioner has said.

New report of alleged sexual assault at University of Chicago frat house after Cornell 7 ‘gang rape’ case

Woman was ‘not fully conscious’ when friends burst in to find her partially undressed in bathroom with alleged perpetrator, according to report

New York to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death

New York City is moving toward a ban on the more-than-150-year-old horse-drawn carriage industry, with local lawmakers poised to approve a proposal to wind down the iconic, old-timey attraction following the death of a teenage tourist in Central Park

Mark Zuckerberg, wife Priscilla’s Irish castle cost €51 million—And the price is nearly double initial estimate

The €51.17 million purchase of Strancally Castle adds to Zuckerberg's property holdings and provides a family base in Ireland, where Meta maintains its European headquarters.

Best online casinos in the UK: Legal casino sites reviewed October 2026

Best UK online casinos ranked and reviewed, including best for slot games, live casino and mobile gaming

Kenya confirms second Ebola case, a relative of first patient

Kenya’s Health Ministry has confirmed the country’s second Ebola case

Cleveland must consider compensation after rezoning a $52,100 used-car lot investment for housing

An Ohio appellate court has determined that Cleveland owes TMS Enterprises compensation following a contentious zoning amendment. The firm had invested in land with plans for a used-car dealership, but the city reclassified the site from commercial to residential, derailing their business intentions. TMS argued this decision violated their property rights. The court upheld the initial judgment, initiating the steps for formal compensation proceedings.

Bulletin PM briefing: Russell Brand goes on trial and Burnham rules out Greens deal

What we know about the deadly Six Flags rollercoaster incident in Georgia

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at an amusement park.

Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar denies keeping tabs on staff union membership, tribunal hears

23 former workers claim they were unfairly dismissed for trade union activities

Ship carrying 2,500 containers sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, claim Iran’s Guards

A vessel carrying more than 2,500 containers is reported to have caught fire and sunk after hitting a naval mine in the 24-mile Strait of Hormuz

Bulletin world briefing: Trump’s diesel deal with Russia slammed and India rocked by mass protests

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