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Margaret Hamilton, pioneer of NASA software, dies at 90
She led the development of the software that helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon
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General News
María del Carmen Abascal Dies at 87
The former emblem of Spain’s housing crisis passes away amid ongoing protests.
General News
Texas Death‑Row Inmate Executed by Lethal Injection on Oct 8, 2026
First use of lethal injection in Texas since the botched execution of Christa Pike
War and security
Israel Conducts Gaza Airstrikes on Third Anniversary of October 7 Attack, Killing Five
Renewed strikes trigger casualties despite a one‑year ceasefire
Elections
87‑Year‑Old Woman Who Sparked Spanish Protest and Snap Election Dies
Octogenarian whose eviction sparked protests that led to Spain’s snap election has died
General News
Spanish pensioner Maricarmen Abascal dies following forced eviction
Her 70‑year‑plus residence ended amid a controversial removal that the union says triggered nationwide protests.
General News
Canada Halts Plan to Allow Medically Assisted Death for People with Mental Illness Alone
The federal government will no longer grant assisted‑death to individuals whose sole medical condition is a mental illness, although those with additional illnesses that predict cognitive decline may still request it in advance.
War and security
France24 releases video reviewing October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel
Hour‑by‑hour breakdown of the assault released on 2026‑10‑07
Business
India Conducts First Bank Rate Hike Since 2023
India’s central bank raises its policy rate for the first time since 2023 amid growing inflation concerns
Health
Worker at Plague Institute in Siberia Dies
Russian health watchdog says no epidemic risk; Kremlin accuses media of false reporting
Elections
Russian attack destroys apartment building in Pryluky, killing 15
Rescue teams continue search for survivors as President Zelensky condemns the raid.
Elections
Israel Gears Up for First Election Since the Hamas Attack of October 7, 2023
The national campaign centers on the events of Oct. 7, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing unprecedented scrutiny over his tenure.