- Kim Hosts China, Russia and Vietnam in Rare Show of Global Reach Bloomberg.com
- North Korea's Kim vows to build 'socialist paradise' at celebrations attended by foreign dignitaries ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- North Korean military parade appears under way in capital, South Korea's Yonhap Reuters
- North Korea: Kim Jong Un lauds ruling party's legacy at 80th anniversary celebrations BBC
- North Korea’s ruling party turns 80 and Kim Jong Un is rolling out the red carpet for a major celebration CNN
Kim Hosts China, Russia and Vietnam in Rare Show of Global Reach – Bloomberg.com
- Kim Hosts China, Russia and Vietnam in Rare Show of Global Reach Bloomberg.com
- North Korea's Kim vows to build 'socialist paradise' at celebrations attended by foreign dignitaries ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- North Korean military parade appears under way in capital, South Korea's Yonhap Reuters
- North Korea: Kim Jong Un lauds ruling party's legacy at 80th anniversary celebrations BBC
- North Korea’s ruling party turns 80 and Kim Jong Un is rolling out the red carpet for a major celebration CNN
Reflections on Dilexi Te, the first magisterial document of Leo XIV’s papacy – Catholic World Report
- Reflections on Dilexi Te, the first magisterial document of Leo XIV’s papacy Catholic World Report
- Pope Leo invokes criticism of Trump's policies in first major document Reuters
- Pope Leo's first encyclical: Faith means defending migrants Axios
- ‘Showing the true face of the Church’ The Pillar
- Pope Leo Calls on Christians to Care for the Poor in His First Teaching The New York Times
Trump reveals prescription drug deal with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca
The US president told reporters he didn't think the deal would have been possible without his 100-percent tariff threat.
Can the world’s oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?
Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".
Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas
The West African nation's foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.
Iran Update, October 10, 2025 | ISW – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update, October 10, 2025 | ISW Institute for the Study of War
- Analysis: Iran is out in the cold as the Mideast unites in support of the Gaza ceasefire AP News
- Iran, a Longtime Hamas Backer, Signals Support for Truce Deal With Israel The New York Times
- Victory, blame, regret: Iranians reacts to Gaza ceasefire deal | Iran International ایران اینترنشنال
- Iran demands Israel be held to deal commitments, alleges ‘deceit and duplicity’ The Times of Israel
Palestine factions refuse foreign guardianship on Gaza as truce takes hold
Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians head back to 'unrecognisable' Gaza City on first day of ceasefire.
Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China
The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.
Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China
The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.
Chicago TV journalist pushed to ground and arrested during Ice raid, then later released
Witnesses call arrest of video editor Debbie Brockman, a US citizen, by masked federal agents ‘absolutely horrifying’
A video editor and producer for Chicago’s WGN television station was arrested by masked federal agents on Friday morning, and later released, during an Ice raid on the city’s North Side, as shown in videos shared widely on social media.
Videos show Debbie Brockman being violently forced to the ground by two agents before she is handcuffed and put in a van. A local resident filming the incident asks her name while she is face down on the street being handcuffed.
Continue reading...Nineteen people feared dead after blast at Tennessee munitions plant
Police chief calls explosion near Bucksnort, south-west of Nashville, ‘devastating’ and says ‘we have some deceased’
Nineteen people are missing and feared dead following a huge explosion at a military munitions plant in Tennessee.
The powerful blast ripped through the explosives manufacturing plant in rural Tennessee on Friday morning, rattling homes miles away and bringing emergency services to the scene, authorities and residents said.
Continue reading...California’s landmark frontier AI law to bring transparency
While experts applaud the new law, a first in the US, for bringing in transparency, it is 'light touch regulation'.
Man in serious condition after being shot by police in London
IOPC investigating incident at property in Walthamstow where man reportedly had firearm and made threats to kill
A man was taken to hospital in a “life-threatening” condition after he was shot by police at a home in London on Friday afternoon.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into the actions of Metropolitan police officers during the incident at a property in Walthamstow, north-east London.
Continue reading...Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil
Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday after 26 days in the job and he said two days later his "mission is over".
Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil
Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday after 26 days in the job and he said two days later his "mission is over".
Jake Sullivan tried to get a Gaza peace deal. Here’s what he thinks of Trump’s – NPR
- Jake Sullivan tried to get a Gaza peace deal. Here's what he thinks of Trump's NPR
- Biden’s team watches Gaza with mixed feelings Politico
- Gaza deal implementation will need ‘heavy US involvement’ – former diplomat Channel 4
- Former Biden official on President Trump's peace plan for Gaza WVIK, Quad Cities NPR
- Is Trump’s Gaza dialogue a true trust for peace path? Daily Observer
Pentagon chief Hegseth announces Qatari Air Force facility at Idaho base
US, Qatar sign letter of agreement to bring Qatari F-15 fighter jet contingent to US base, hail increased cooperation.
Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as French prime minister
Lecornu, who resigned as PM on Monday, is tasked with urgently delivering a budget to parliament
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has reappointed his centrist ally Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister – days after Lecornu dramatically resigned and his new government collapsed after only 14 hours.
Lecornu said he accepted returning to the role “out of duty” and would do “everything possible to provide France with a budget by the end of the year and to address the daily life issues of our fellow citizens”.
Continue reading...Macron puts Lecornu back as France’s prime minister just days after he quit – NPR
- Macron puts Lecornu back as France's prime minister just days after he quit NPR
- In shock move, French president reappoints prime minister who quit Monday CNN
- French PM Lecornu Under Immediate Pressure Ahead of Budget Deadline U.S. News & World Report
- Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil BBC
- France’s Domestic Instability Has Weakened Its Diplomatic Clout The New York Times