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Oct 16, 2026 - World

There is no upper limit on the magnitude of an earthquake, but it depends on the length of a faultline. Japan sits on Pacific Ring Of Fire, a zone of active faultlines that witnesses the maximum number of earthquakes.

Oct 16, 2026 - World

The prime minister is expected to announce plans on devolving decision-making powers away from both Westminster and Holyrood towards regions and townsWe should be hearing from Andy Burnham shortly, as Scotland’s first minister, John Swinney, said he will “of course” work with the prime minister if he wants to devolve more powers to Scotland.“The prime minister is very welcome in Scotland and I’ll be interested to hear what he’s got to say,” the SNP leader said, according to the Press Association. Continue reading...

Oct 16, 2026 - World

Attacker, who also killed a teacher, was shot dead by a community member. Plus, NAZA film-makers describe Israel’s attempts to retaliateGood morning. A 16-year-old shooter opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot dead by a community member. The children killed were five, eight and 11, officials said. The gunman, who was a Bend resident, has not been publicly identified.In the aftermath of the attack, children were taken by bus to a nearby church serving as a reunification center for families. Parents hugged, kissed and held their children’s hands as they walked to their cars, with some bringing along favorite stuffed animals or other comfort items from home. Here is what we know so far.What have been the diplomatic moves in Europe? Amid growing doubts about long-term US commitment to Ukraine, European leaders declared their support for Zelenskyy. The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, said the EU intended to increase pressure on Russia, promising a 22nd round of sanctions. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, said it was “crucial” that Ukraine receive “all the means necessary to protect itself”. Continue reading...

Oct 16, 2026 - World

The incident took place in August this year - nearly three months after the accused, Ankur Patel, and his 32-year-old wife - who have a daughter together - had separated, following which she had moved out of their Wisconsin home.

Oct 16, 2026 - World

The Kamchatka Peninsula lies on a tectonic belt known as the Ring of Fire, which surrounds most of the Pacific Ocean, and is a hotspot for seismic activity.