When will Israel reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing?
The Palestinian Authority says it's ready to operate Gaza's only gateway to the outside world.
India contradicts Trump on Russian oil pledge – Politico
- India contradicts Trump on Russian oil pledge Politico
- Cheap oil, high stakes: Can India do without Russia? BBC
- India casts doubt as Trump says Modi pledged to stop buying Russian oil The Washington Post
- US says India halves Russian oil imports, sources say no cuts seen Reuters
- Trump Again Claims India Will Soon Stop Buying Russian Oil NDTV
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton indicted over handling of classified documents
Former national security adviser charged with 18 counts of mishandling classified documents.
Man accused of killing Georgina Ward in 2020 appears in Dudley court
Daniel Birtwistle, 39, faces trial for manslaughter of 24-year-old tattoo artist and other charges including assault
A man has appeared in court charged with manslaughter, assault and coercive and controlling behaviour.
Daniel Birtwistle, 39, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, appeared by video link at Dudley magistrates court on Thursday morning, where he spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.
Continue reading...Very strong mag. 6.1 earthquake – Philippine Sea, 14 km southeast of Siargao Island, Philippines, on Thursday, Oct 16, 2025, at 11:03 pm (Universal Time) – – Volcano Discovery
- Very strong mag. 6.1 earthquake - Philippine Sea, 14 km southeast of Siargao Island, Philippines, on Thursday, Oct 16, 2025, at 11:03 pm (Universal Time) - Volcano Discovery
- Strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines BBC
- Series of Earthquakes Strike Philippines Today—Days After Tsunami Warning Newsweek
- M 7.4 - 20 km E of Santiago, Philippines U.S. Geological Survey (.gov)
- Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Siargao Island, Philippines at 69 km depth Nation Thailand
As dust settles in Gaza City amid truce, residents return to razed homes – The Times of Israel
- As dust settles in Gaza City amid truce, residents return to razed homes The Times of Israel
- Palestinians return to ruins where homes once stood as Israel awaits remains of hostages PBS
- Photos: Ceasefire in Gaza brings reunions amid devastation : The Picture Show NPR
- 'This is not Gaza': Palestinians return to war-torn neighborhoods amid fragile ceasefire ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Photos show Gaza’s destruction as families return to what’s left of their homes AP News
Marwan Barghouti’s son says family fears for his life in Israeli prison
Arab Barghouti tells Al Jazeera Israel wants to 'silence' his father amid reports Israeli guards beat him last month.
Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury prize for his album People Watching
Geordie singer-songwriter’s album reached No 1 on the UK album chart and led to a series of stadium-sized concerts this summer
Sam Fender is the winner of the 2025 Mercury prize, for his chart-topping album People Watching.
Announcing the award, Sian Eleri, BBC radio DJ and one of the judges on the judging panel, said the album was characterised by “cohesion, character and ambition. It felt like a classic album, one that will take pride of place in record collections for years to come.”
Continue reading...Trump moves to push employers on IVF coverage and lower fertility drug costs
President says plans will lead to ‘many more beautiful American children’ but unclear if companies will sign up
The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it is urging US employers to create new fertility benefit options to cover in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other infertility treatments.
In an announcement from the Oval Office, Donald Trump also said his administration had cut a deal with the drug manufacturer EMD Serono to lower the cost of one of its fertility drugs and list the drug on the government website TrumpRx.
Continue reading...Israel delays Rafah crossing reopening as Gaza awaits much-needed aid surge
Israel has set no date and claim aid would not enter via Rafah as Israeli strikes kill three Palestinians despite truce.
Israel, UK leaders slam decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match – The Times of Israel
- Israel, UK leaders slam decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match The Times of Israel
- No Maccabi Tel Aviv fans allowed at Aston Villa for Europa League tie BBC
- The Gaza independents are showing their true faces The Telegraph
- PM: 'Wrong' to bar Tel Aviv fans from Villa game ESPN
- Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans barred from Europa League game in UK Al Jazeera
Trump says he will meet Putin again after ‘great progress’ during call – BBC
- Trump says he will meet Putin again after 'great progress' during call BBC
- Putin-Trump call a curveball for Zelensky ahead of White House meeting BBC
- Orban to speak with Putin as Zelenskyy prepares for White House talks with Trump – Europe live The Guardian
- Will Putin’s call lure Trump closer to the Kremlin? CNN
- Trump says he and Putin will meet in Hungary to discuss war in Ukraine CNBC
Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after ‘very productive’ call
The call comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House.
Warner Bros Discovery says Israeli film boycott ‘violates our policies’
In response to pledge, company has claimed in a statement that its policies ‘prohibit discrimination of any kind’
Warner Bros Discovery has rebuked a pledge signed by more than 4,000 film industry figures to not work with Israeli film institutions “implicated in the genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people”, saying that such a pledge would likely violate its internal policies.
In a statement to Variety, a spokesperson said the company “is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for its employees, collaborators, and other stakeholders”.
Continue reading...Panama’s president alleges US threatening to revoke visas over China ties
Jose Raul Mulino says the visa-removal policy is 'not coherent' with the 'good relationship' he hopes to have with US.
Russia’s War in Ukraine Is Starting to Show Cracks – National Security Journal
- Russia’s War in Ukraine Is Starting to Show Cracks National Security Journal
- Opinion | What if a Russian victory in Ukraine were only the beginning? The Washington Post
- Why Putin and Russia May Be Running Out of Time in Ukraine New York Magazine
- Putin is losing the war, so prepare for escalation The Telegraph
- Former ambassador to Russia talks about the future of the Russia-Ukraine war NPR
‘Better than living on the street’: Palestinians rebuild amid ceasefire
Footage shows Palestinians in Gaza City clearing debris from their destroyed homes after returning under the ceasefire.
Venezuela: US is a ‘killer prowling the Caribbean’
Venezuela’s ambassador to the UN accused the United States of seeking a coup in the Latin American country.
Pastor Doug Wilson exhorts Trump to accept Gospel amid fleeting glory: ‘Just ask Him’ – Christian Post
- Pastor Doug Wilson exhorts Trump to accept Gospel amid fleeting glory: 'Just ask Him' Christian Post
- ‘I’m being a little cute.’ Trump considers if Gaza ceasefire will get him into heaven USA Today
- Donald Trump Says He Doesn't Think He's 'Heaven-Bound' After Fundraising for Help Getting There People.com
- Crossroads Podcast: Why Religion Reporters Belong On Air Force One Religion Unplugged
- President Donald Trump is wrong about getting into heaven. Here's why | Faith Works The Newark Advocate
Aid group suspends Gaza operations after ceasefire
The US and Israeli-backed GHF group was heavily criticised before it announced a “pause” on its operations.