World in pictures, October 21, 2026

October 20, 2026 · Sydney Morning Herald

Helen Haines' first words to hero bystanders revealed
Two people who went to help MP Helen Haines after she was critically injured in an alleged attack have revealed what she
The first look at the PNG Chiefs jersey that rival code didn’t want you to see
Not even a legal fight with New Zealand Rugby could prevent the new NRL club from unveiling a motif they believe will un
A principled politician falls victim to the new political violence
The attack on independent MP Helen Haines is a dark shift in Australia’s national life.
Spain versus Morocco: this is how the military forces of both countries stand in 2026
Spain spends three times more on defence than Morocco and leads in air and naval power, but Rabat has more troops and ro
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and