Taliban, Pakistani forces trade heavy fire along Afghanistan border
Afghanistan claims it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight operations as tensions escalate over Kabul air strike.
South Africa debates changing name of world-famous Kruger park
Some question whether the 19th Century Afrikaner leader should still be memorialised.
No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast
With 16 people unaccounted for, the tragedy is "even more devastating than we thought", says a sheriff.
Thirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?
After years of controversy and financial struggles, Marineland says it may have to euthanise 30 whales if it cannot find them another home.
Has another Nakba been averted?
Palestinians are returning to their homes after refusing to leave Gaza during Israel's war.
KPop Demon Hunters directors on Oscar chances and a possible sequel
The co-directors of Netflix's most watched film ever say "there's more we can do with these characters"
El-Sisi, Trump to chair Gaza summit in Egypt on Monday
Leaders from more than 20 countries to attend meeting in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh, Egyptian presidency says.
Indian student captured by Ukraine joined Russian army to avoid drug charges, says mother
Gujarat’s Sahil Majothi joined the Russian army to avoid jail over alleged drug charges.
Heavy clashes erupt along Pakistan-Afghanistan border
Escalation comes after Pakistani airstrike in Kabul, with Taliban launching reprisals against military posts
Intense clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Saturday night after an attack by the Taliban on Pakistani military posts.
This escalation comes after a Pakistani airstrike in Kabul this week, as reported by security officials from both nations.
Continue reading...How the autumn climbing season turned deadly in the Himalayas
Unpredictable, intense and longer monsoons are encroaching into autumn, turning it into a deadly season.
How the autumn climbing season turned deadly in the Himalayas – BBC
- How the autumn climbing season turned deadly in the Himalayas BBC
- Hundreds were rescued from a surprise blizzard on Mount Everest. Here's what happened ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Mount Everest Just Recorded Some of Its Most Intense Snowfall Ever The New York Times
- Non-stop snow, instant noodles and yaks: tales of being trapped on Everest The Guardian
- Utahns among hundreds of Mount Everest hikers impacted by extreme blizzard KSL.com
National guard troops in Illinois can remain but cannot be deployed yet, judge rules
Troops can stay under federal control, as US senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth decry being barred access to Ice facility
The national guard troops Donald Trump sent to Illinois can remain in the state and under federal control but can’t be deployed, an appeals court ruled on Saturday.
The appeals court granted a pause in the case until it can hear further arguments.
Continue reading...‘Miracles can happen, the hostages are coming home,’ Witkoff tells packed Hostages Square – The Times of Israel
Donald Trump and Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to chair Gaza peace summit on Monday – The Guardian
- Donald Trump and Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to chair Gaza peace summit on Monday The Guardian
- Starmer to attend Egypt summit on Gaza peace plan, No 10 says BBC
- Trump, Sissi to chair Gaza summit in Egypt; Israel, Hamas and PA not attending The Times of Israel
- Trump to attend summit of world leaders on end of Gaza war in Egypt Euronews.com
- Scoop: Trump plans leaders summit on Gaza during Egypt visit next week Axios
Biden receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer
The 82-year-old former US president - who was diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer in May - is also getting hormone treatment.
Portugal beat Ireland in injury-time in World Cup qualifier
Portugal maintain winning record in qualifying despite Cristiano Ronaldo's second-half penalty miss against Ireland.
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79
Keaton was best known for her roles in Annie Hall, Reds and The Godfather films.
Zelenskyy urges Trump to broker end to Ukraine war after Gaza deal agreed
Ukraine's president praises Trump's efforts to secure Gaza ceasefire, says other wars 'can be stopped as well'.
Drone strike in besieged Sudan city kills dozens
El-Fasher has been surrounded by the RSF for 17 months, as residents face hunger and starvation.
El-Fasher attack: Dozens killed in drone strike in besieged Sudan city – BBC
- El-Fasher attack: Dozens killed in drone strike in besieged Sudan city BBC
- At least 60 killed in attack on Sudan’s Al-Fashir, activists say CNN
- Sudan: Drone, artillery strike kills 60 at refugee camp dw.com
- A Sudanese paramilitary attack kills at least 53 people in Darfur, an aid group says AP News
- Dozens Killed in Strikes at Shelter in Besieged Sudanese City The New York Times