Record number of migrants make life-threatening crossing to Canary Islands
Record number of migrants crossing to Canary Islands, surpassing last year's number. Mainly from African countries and made dangerous crossing of 1,500 km.
Heavy fighting in Syria, government army attempts to halt rebel advance
Rebels have made significant gains in the Syrian civil war, with reports of Russian-backed bombings and heavy casualties on all sides. President Assad has pledged to defend against militant groups, and tensions with Turkey continue as the country becomes more involved in the conflict.
Driver causes accident with 50 vehicles between Cologne and Dortmund
Truck driver causes chaos on German highways, injuring 26 people and causing damage to 50 vehicles in a 60-kilometer rampage before finally being stopped and arrested. Police suspect driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol and suffering from mental health issues.
World champion Verstappen beats off attack Norris and is strongest in Qatar
Max Verstappen wins second consecutive Grand Prix in Qatar, extending his lead in the F1 World Championship. McLaren's Lando Norris finishes tenth after penalty, keeping the battle for the constructors' title alive.
Serbia and Kosovo point at each other after explosion at power plant
President Vucic conducts thorough investigation into power plant explosion blamed on Serbia by Kosovo Prime Minister Kurti. Kosovo accused of using incident to gain control over Serbian-inhabited region ahead of upcoming elections.
Georgia protests persist amid violence and international criticism
'Protests against the government have been going on in Georgia for several weeks, and there are tensions between the pro-Russian government and the pro-European president. The protesters are demanding more airtime for the opposition and the release of detained protesters, while international observers reject the October election results and demand a new vote.'