‘Worse than starting from scratch’: How big is the task of rebuilding Gaza?
BBC Verify investigates the damage done by two years of war, which could take $70bn and decades to repair.
‘Worse than starting from scratch’: How big is the task of rebuilding Gaza?
BBC Verify investigates the damage done by two years of war, which could take $70bn and decades to repair.
Denial and amnesia: Is the global community ready to welcome Israel back?
Analysts express concern over the rehabilitation of Israel, even as it says it has done no wrong.
South Korea Targets Cambodia’s Scam Industry After Kidnappings, Torture and a Death – The New York Times
- South Korea Targets Cambodia’s Scam Industry After Kidnappings, Torture and a Death The New York Times
- South Korea bans travel to parts of Cambodia amid deepening scam crisis that has left 80 missing The Guardian
- Around 1,000 Koreans involved in Cambodian scam rings: Seoul The Korea Times
- Cambodia Voice Phishing Gangs Kidnap, Torture South Koreans 조선일보
- South Korea bans travel to notorious scam complex zones in Cambodia South China Morning Post
Deadly car explosion outside Ecuador mall sparks investigation
A car exploded outside a shopping mall in Ecuador’s largest city Guayaquil, killing at least one person.
Palestinian journalist cries over ruins of destroyed home
A Palestinian journalist broke down into tears as he returned to northern Gaza to find his family home destroyed.
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce ceasefire after deadliest clashes in years – AP News
- Pakistan and Afghanistan announce ceasefire after deadliest clashes in years AP News
- Afghan Taliban and Pakistan agree short truce after deadly clashes BBC
- News Wrap: Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to a 48-hour ceasefire after days of clashes PBS
- New violence on Pakistan-Afghan border kills more than a dozen civilians and troops NBC News
- Video: Afghan Taliban Drone Drops Bomb On Pak Outpost NDTV
Ukraine war ‘will end on Trump’s watch’, US tells NATO
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO members that the Ukraine war ‘will end on President Trump’s watch'.
Photos show polar bears making themselves at home at abandoned Russian research station – CBS News
- Photos show polar bears making themselves at home at abandoned Russian research station CBS News
- This one isn’t AI. Video shows polar bears crashing a research station. The Washington Post
- Photos show polar bears chilling at home in abandoned Russian research station AP News
- Stunning PHOTOS: Polar bears chill at abandoned research station FOX 8 News
- Polar Bears Take Over Russian Research Station, Turn Abandoned Buildings into an 'Interesting Neighborhood' People.com
War crimes alert as food runs out in besieged Sudan city
Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.
Apple to increase Chinese investments amid US-China trade tension
Apple’s announcement comes amid increased pressure between Washington and Beijing as new tariffs loom.
Canadian man fined for submitting AI hallucinations as part of legal defense
Jean Laprade ordered to pay $3,500 in legal saga of ‘hijacked planes’, Interpol red alerts and ‘inappropriate use’ of AI
A Quebec man has been ordered to pay C$5,000 (US$3,562) for submitting artificial intelligence hallucinations as part of his legal defense, a move the judge warned was “highly reprehensible” and threatened to undermine integrity in the legal system.
Justice Luc Morin of Quebec superior court levied the fine on Jean Laprade in a decision released on 1 October, capping a legal saga the judge said “contains several elements worthy of a successful movie script”, including a “hijacked plane passing through several complacent airports”, Interpol red alerts and the “inappropriate use of artificial intelligence” by Laprade.
Continue reading...Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga has died aged 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga has died aged 80, after more than 4 decades in politics.
Candace Owens denied visa to Australia by country’s highest court – Politico
Gaza experts work to identify bodies of 90 Palestinians returned by Israel – BBC
Syria’s president promises ‘reset’ in first meeting with Vladimir Putin – Financial Times
- Syria’s president promises ‘reset’ in first meeting with Vladimir Putin Financial Times
- Syria’s interim president visits Putin in Moscow for first meeting since fall of Assad regime CNN
- Syria seeks to ‘redefine’ Russia ties, al-Sharaa tells Putin in Moscow Al Jazeera
- Putin Welcomes Syria’s New President in Moscow, While Still Harboring al-Assad The New York Times
- Syria's Sharaa tells Putin he will respect past deals with Moscow Reuters
Israel’s Mounting Ceasefire Violations in Gaza – The Intercept
- Israel’s Mounting Ceasefire Violations in Gaza The Intercept
- Gaza ceasefire tested as Israeli forces kill five Palestinians Al Jazeera
- Israel says it opens fire on suspects in Gaza, local authorities report six killed Reuters
- Two said killed by Israeli fire in north Gaza; IDF: suspects crossed ‘Yellow Line’ The Times of Israel
- Israeli Military Forces Kill at Least 5 Palestinians Despite Ceasefire Agreement Democracy Now!
House filmed floating to sea after Typhoon Halong hits Alaska’s coast
A home was filmed floating away off Alaska’s coast after Typhoon Halong made landfall, killing one person.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 photos reveal nature’s wonders – USA Today
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 photos reveal nature's wonders USA Today
- Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 BBC
- Ghostly shot of hyena wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year award KSL.com
- Why this ghostly hyena portrait is the best wildlife photo of 2025 Yahoo
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards – in pictures The Guardian