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First LookIsrael halts aid into Gaza 鈥榰ntil further notice鈥 as ceasefire faces major testIsrael has launched a new wave of strikes into Gaza and said that aid to the territory will be halted following an alleged Hamas ceasefire violation. Hamas denied responsibility.
First LookNapoleon's jewels missing: Thieves strike Louvre in daring heist, closing museumWith tourists already inside, police say thieves entered a museum window, smashed display cases, and fled with nine pieces from Napoleon鈥檚 jewel collection, all in seven minutes.
Bolivia runoff shows why there is no longer an 鈥業ndigenous vote鈥For the first time since Bolivia elected an Indigenous leader to office in 2005, the party he founded did not make it to the ballot. But in many ways, it shows how far Indigenous rights have come in 20 years.
France has a government. Why that鈥檚 news.The new French government has survived two parliamentary votes of no confidence, but the battle for approval of next year's budget has only just begun.
On Gaza鈥檚 streets, Hamas wages violent fight to reassert controlAfter two years underground, Hamas is demonstrating its control over Gaza by cracking down on rival militias and gangs.
After strong-arming a ceasefire in Gaza, Trump tries to do it again in UkrainePresident Donald Trump appears to have drawn a lesson from the Hamas-Israel ceasefire: Peace requires leaning heavily on the combatants. Now, he鈥檚 applying that to Ukraine.
Does Turkey hold the key to peace in the Middle East?The next stage of the Trump peace plan for Gaza requires Hamas to pass security responsibility to an international force. Will Turkey take the role?
Difference Maker鈥楾he land matters鈥: An Indian scientist awakens a forgotten marshBecause of the work of Jayshree Vencatesan, the Pallikaranai marsh is quietly reclaiming its place in Chennai鈥檚 ecological life.
How a mine in the Yukon could help patch US-Canada distrustThe United States and Canada鈥檚 pact to build out tungsten mining in Yukon might prove influential in mending the two country鈥檚 rocky relationship.
鈥楽o we prepare鈥: Estonia鈥檚 women volunteer for defense, eyeing RussiaKnowing the threat Russia poses, all of Estonian society contributes to national defense 鈥 including the women who join its volunteer reservist forces.
What鈥檚 at stake in Tanzania鈥檚 election as authoritarianism rises in East AfricaHaving barred her major rivals from the polls, Tanzania's current president will run virtually unopposed in the Oct. 29 general election.
鈥楥losing a circle of sadness鈥: Euphoric homecomings in Israel and GazaThe long-awaited day that saw the return of surviving Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners gave an early indication of the tough challenges awaiting Donald Trump鈥檚 Gaza plan. On a whirlwind trip to Israel, the U.S. president said the time for peace is now.
First LookHamas returns living hostages; Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisonersIsraelis celebrated the return of the last surviving hostages from Gaza 鈥 a defining exchange in the fragile ceasefire聽that has paused two years of war between Israel and Hamas. Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel as part of the ceasefire deal as well.
First LookMadagascar鈥檚 president is said to have fled country amid coupAn opposition lawmaker said Madagascar鈥檚 president had fled the country after warning of an attempt to 鈥渟eize power illegally.鈥
Will Europe鈥檚 rising defense budgets come at the cost of welfare?European welfare states are finding it increasingly hard to maintain high social spending in the face of pressure to boost their defense readiness.
First LookPeru鈥檚 Congress removes president amid crime wavePeru鈥檚 Congress voted early Oct. 10 to remove deeply unpopular President Dina Boluarte from office. This was their ninth attempt at removing her since 2022.
Israelis and Palestinians greet Gaza deal with joy, relief, and cautionAs Israel and Hamas finalize the first phase of the Gaza peace plan, many in the region are focused on what can go wrong. Even so, joy is enveloping many Israelis and Palestinians eager for emotional and physical relief.
From Canterbury to Tokyo, women take chargeWomen have just become head of the Church of England and Japan鈥檚 next prime minister. Partisan battles over feminism will not change the direction of travel.
Gaza breakthrough: Israel and Hamas approve first phase of Trump planAgreement by the two warring parties in Gaza after months of tense negotiations and near-deals brought widespread relief, raising hopes that a war that was sparked by Hamas鈥 deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack will finally be brought to a close.
How Ukrainian drones are slowing Russia鈥檚 advance in the eastDespite Ukraine being outgunned and out-resourced by a far larger enemy, the increasing dependence on drones by both sides has largely leveled the battlefield. As Russian forces press forward, Ukraine鈥檚 drone operators are exacting a high price.