The people of 14 October

Twenty people are killed and 16 others are injured when a bus catches fire in Rajasthan, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces compensation payments of ₹200,000 (US$2,200) to the deceased's families and ₹50,000 ($569) to those injured.

Disasters · 14 Oct

The United States Navy carries out an airstrike on an alleged drug boat near the coast of Venezuela. U.S. president Donald Trump announces that at least six people were killed by the attack.

Conflict · 14 Oct

Malagasy president Andry Rajoelina issues a decree dissolving the National Assembly one day after fleeing to an unknown location, alleging fear for his life following a military coup.

Politics · 14 Oct

President of Peru José Jerí appoints Ernesto Álvarez Miranda as the new Prime Minister.

Politics · 14 Oct · with Ernesto Álvarez Miranda

Federal police fire tear gas and water cannon at over 80,000 demonstrators in Brussels, Belgium, protesting against Prime Minister Bart De Wever's proposed austerity laws which would cut pensions, unemployment benefits, and healthcare systems in an attempt to lower national debt.

Politics · 14 Oct

Incumbent Nauruan president David Adeang is unanimously re-elected by the parliament following Saturday's election.

Politics · 14 Oct