The edition for Thursday, October 15, 2026. 17 items. All editions.
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Oct. 15, 2026 — An earlier version gave the larger quake's magnitude as 6.9; the U.S. Geological Survey had revised it to 6.8 before publication.
The corrected story: Two strong earthquakes, magnitudes 6.7 and 6.8, strike the remote central Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Oct. 15, 2026 — The update line was revised to date the earlier report.
The corrected story: Update: Ebola orphaning children in Congo, UNICEF says; Kenya confirms first case.
Oct. 15, 2026 — An earlier version referred to a previous report that was not published.
The corrected story: China and Russia cast the vetoes on the Iran sanctions panel.
Oct. 15, 2026 — An earlier version referred to a previous report that was not published.
The corrected story: Ebola transit center burns down in Congo camp.
Oct. 15, 2026 — About 2,100 Primark 101 Dalmatians faux leather children's coin purses, model 2595301, are recalled because they contain higher phthalate levels, which can harm young children, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The commission says to keep them away from children and contact Primark for a refund.
Oct. 15, 2026 — About 16,170 Hatsan Blitz and Blitz 777 air rifles are recalled because they can fire unexpectedly if the bolt is released before the rifle is fully cocked, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The commission says to contact HatsanUSA at 877-750-3375 for a replacement.
Oct. 15, 2026 — About 53,634 Scotch thermal laminators, model TL1302Z, are recalled because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The commission says to stop using and unplug them and contact 3M at 800-772-4337 for a refund.
Oct. 15, 2026 — About 200 Xalirium adult portable bed rails sold by usOpal are recalled because users can become trapped in or beside the rail, risking death by asphyxiation, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The commission says to stop using them and email usOpal for a refund.
Oct. 15, 2026 — About 248 Papablic convertible bedside sleepers, model PAPA03001AI, are recalled because the mattress can shift and trap a baby, posing a deadly suffocation hazard, and the frame can collapse, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The commission says to stop using them and contact Papablic for a refund.
Oct. 14, 2026 — UN independent human rights experts called on Colombia's state oil company, Ecopetrol, to provide reparations to victims after the country's Special Jurisdiction for Peace found several state agents and a company director responsible for serious abuses during the armed conflict in Barrancabermeja, UN News reported. The experts welcomed Ecopetrol's cooperation in the proceedings.
Oct. 14, 2026 — UN agencies and partners are preparing Gaza for the cold, rainy season, bringing in fuel, tarpaulins, winter clothing and medicine, but the supplies fall short of needs, the UN aid office said, UN News reported. It recorded airstrikes, shelling and demolitions across all governorates over two days and said deliveries are limited by funding gaps and Israeli restrictions, including on more than 64% of Gaza's land.
Oct. 14, 2026 — The UN Security Council renewed its Haiti sanctions for one year, 14-0 with Russia abstaining, keeping an arms embargo, travel ban and asset freeze aimed at those behind gang violence, the UN said. Nine people and two groups are listed. Gangs control much of Port-au-Prince, about 1.5 million people have been displaced, and more than 3,000 were killed between October 2025 and April, UN News reported.
Oct. 14, 2026 — Congo has reported more than 51,412 suspected cholera cases and 1,487 deaths in 21 provinces this year, as it also battles Ebola in the east, the World Health Organization said, UN News reported. Weekly cases rose to 2,932 in late September from 2,506. South Kivu, North Kivu and Haut-Katanga account for nearly 60% of cases, and insecurity limits access in parts of the east.
Oct. 14, 2026 — This updates our Oct. 13 report on Taiz. Intensifying fighting has cut off aid to 800,000 people in Yemen, including more than 600,000 in Taiz who depend on it, the World Food Programme said, UN News reported. Wheat flour stocks there are nearly depleted. "This is the kind of situation that can rapidly spiral into a humanitarian catastrophe," said El-Khidir Daloum, the agency's Yemen director.
Oct. 15, 2026 — The Justice Department sued California election officials, including Secretary of State Shirley Weber, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail ballots from about 20,000 people the federal government flagged as likely noncitizens until their citizenship is confirmed, LAist reported. The suit calls this "commonplace election relief." Weber said the government had not provided evidence for the list. Gov. Gavin Newsom called the suit unfounded. The election is Nov. 3.
Oct. 15, 2026 — San Diego County is accepting applications for its 2027-2028 Community Development Block Grant program until 3 p.m. Oct. 30, the County said. Projects must be in the unincorporated area and benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
Oct. 15, 2026 — San Diego County will open six new Safety Net Bridge food distribution sites this winter, including in Lemon Grove, Mountain Empire, National City, San Ysidro and Southeastern San Diego, the County said. The program served more than 2,400 households from Aug. 8 to Oct. 10. Since June, about 2,200 county residents lost food benefits under re-implemented federal work requirements, the County said.