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Middle East

Middle East

Hopes dashed for release of prominent Gaza doctor detained by Israel

A legal group representing Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been in Israeli custody for nearly a year, said his detention had been extended for another six months.
PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT
PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT
11h ago

Japan

Japan

Sumo wrestlers — and their appetites — slam into London

The event is the the second time the Grand Sumo Tournament has taken place in London, the only times it's been held outside Japan.
Sumo: London tournament
Sumo: London tournament
11h ago

Europe

Europe

French PM survives no-confidence votes after making pension concession

France is in the midst of a major political crisis as a succession of minority governments seek to push deficit-reducing budgets
Sebastien Lecornu.
Sebastien Lecornu.
23h ago

Middle East

Middle East

For some Israelis, hostage deal with Hamas means watching their families' attackers walk free

One Israeli said he felt "betrayed" watching the release of the man who murdered his father.
Richard Lakin
Richard Lakin

Trump confirms he authorized CIA action in Venezuela

The president's comments are an extraordinary and unprecedented acknowledgment as the CIA's operations are usually shrouded in secrecy.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.

Pete Hegseth tells NATO that 'firepower' is coming for Ukraine

The defense secretary addressed NATO commitments to Kyiv but did not directly mention Tomahawks sought by Ukraine.
Image: Qatari Defense Minister Sheikh Saoud Al Thani Visits The Pentagon
Image: Qatari Defense Minister Sheikh Saoud Al Thani Visits The Pentagon
1d ago

Leader of Madagascar's military rebellion says he is 'taking the position of president’

President Andry Rajoelina has faced weeks of Gen Z-led anti-government protests.
A keenly awaited national address by Madagascar's cornered President Andry Rajoelina, who went missing as calls grew for his resignation, was delayed twice on October 13, 2025 as a group of armed forces tried to take control of the state-owned media.
A keenly awaited national address by Madagascar's cornered President Andry Rajoelina, who went missing as calls grew for his resignation, was delayed twice on October 13, 2025 as a group of armed forces tried to take control of the state-owned media.
1d ago

Former Kenyan Premier Raila Odinga, a key figure in African politics, dies at 80

Odinga's activism helped steer Kenya away from single-party rule and into vibrant multiparty democracy and made him one of the country’s most enduring opposition leaders.
Image: FILES-KENYA-POLITICS-ODINGA-OBIT
Image: FILES-KENYA-POLITICS-ODINGA-OBIT
2d ago

New violence on Pakistan-Afghan border kills more than a dozen civilians and troops

The clashes follow weekend violence that killed dozens and was the worst fighting between the neighbors since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021.
Image: AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN-UNREST
Image: AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN-UNREST
2d ago

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts, spewing ash more than 30,000 feet into the sky

The volcano erupted for around nine minutes, forcing the highest-level alert and evacuation of dozens of people from nearby villages.
Indonesia Volcano
Indonesia Volcano
2d ago

Garment factory fire kills 16 workers in Bangladesh

The fire broke out on the third floor of a four-story factory in the South Asian nation’s capital, Dhaka, before spreading to a adjacent chemical warehouse.
Two men crying as one shows a picture of a fire accident victim on his mobile phone
Two men crying as one shows a picture of a fire accident victim on his mobile phone