LIVE: Israel launches series of early attacks on Palestinians in Gaza
Family home hit in war-battered Gaza City with children among the dead and wounded.
North Korea’s Kim calls for sharpening of ‘nuclear shield and sword’
Kim Jong Un references 'new important nuclear strategy' in high-level meeting with scientists and military officials.
US revokes visa for Colombian president Gustavo Petro after ‘reckless’ actions in New York
At a pro-Palestine protest, Petro urged US soldiers to ‘disobey Trump’s order’ and ‘not point their rifles at humanity’
The US state department said on Friday it would revoke the visa of Colombian leftist president Gustavo Petro for his “incendiary actions” during a pro-Palestinian street protest in New York.
“Earlier today, Colombian president @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence,” the state department said on X.
Continue reading...Revealed: US 21-point plan for ending Gaza war, creating pathway to Palestinian state – The Times of Israel
- Revealed: US 21-point plan for ending Gaza war, creating pathway to Palestinian state The Times of Israel
- Trump’s Gaza peace plan leaves door ajar for Palestinian state The Washington Post
- Trump upbeat about ending Gaza war as 21-point peace plan takes shape CNN
- Netanyahu expecting to make 'painful and significant' concessions under Trump's ceasefire plan: report New York Post
- Trump Believes ‘We Have a Deal’ on Gaza. But a Host of Obstacles Remain. The New York Times
UN sanctions against Iran to resume over banned nuclear activity
Sanctions lifted in 2015 look set to be snapped back after Tehran was accused of failing to fulfil its commitments.
Did restrictions on women workers hamper Afghanistan’s earthquake response?
Shortage of female medical staff, aid workers created challenges. But victims say male aid givers often helped them.
An American nurse in Gaza City films a hospital’s collapse as Israeli forces surround it – AP News
- An American nurse in Gaza City films a hospital’s collapse as Israeli forces surround it AP News
- MSF forced to suspend activities amid intensified Israeli offensive in Gaza City MSF
- Gaza City hospitals close, patients flee as Israeli forces advance The Washington Post
- Gaza City medics describe hospital overwhelmed by casualties from Israeli strikes BBC
- Australian doctors become unofficial correspondents from hospital in Gaza City Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Trump promised retribution – how far will he go?
As the US president pushes a crackdown on left-wing groups and openly targets political foes, critics ask where he's taking America
Turkiye, group of athletes call on FIFA, UEFA to ban Israel’s football team
Pressure is growing on football's governing bodies to take action against Israel's national team over the war on Gaza.
Trump to declassify files over aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart
The story of Earhart, who vanished in 1937 while flying over the Pacific Ocean, "has captivated millions", the US president says.
Trump to declassify files over aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart
The story of Earhart, who vanished in 1937 while flying over the Pacific Ocean, "has captivated millions", the US president says.
Russia Steps Up Provocations in Europe, Alarming Leaders There – The New York Times
- Russia Steps Up Provocations in Europe, Alarming Leaders There The New York Times
- The “hybrid war” Europe faces is a gift for Putin. But there are risks too CNN
- Analysis: Russia’s twin plays in Denmark and Alaska push adversaries to respond with force WTOP
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 26, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Putin Is Ramping Up His Hybrid Campaign Against Europe Bloomberg.com
Moldova holds key election as Russia’s shadow looms large
The country has accused Moscow of election interference on an unprecedented scale.
Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files
The documents by the estate of convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein were released by Congressional Democrats.
Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files
The documents by the estate of convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein were released by Congressional Democrats.
King Charles to visit Vatican and meet Pope Leo for first time
King and Queen Camilla to join pontiff in late October amid jubilee year celebrations, says Buckingham Palace
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to meet Pope Leo XIV for the first time at the Vatican next month, Buckingham Palace has said.
The trip in late October will come about six months after the royal couple visited Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, shortly before his death in April.
Continue reading...Venezuela Foreign Ministry warns of ‘immoral military threat’ from US
Minister says US wants his country's oil and gas amid reports Washington readying to strike 'drug targets' in Venezuela.
US to revoke Colombian President Petro’s visa over call to ‘disobey’ Trump
The Colombian leader was filmed joining thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters outside UN headquarters in New York.
Watch: Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge
Russian Alexey Molchanov breaks his own 2024 world record in one of the most technically challenging freediving events.
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon among names in new Epstein documents
One calendar entry, dated December 6, 2014, reads: 'Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (is this still happening?)'.