Oman rescues 25 from burning oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Incident comes as Iran says three oil tankers were halted while attempting to use 'unauthorised routes' to cross Hormuz.
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Israel demolishes homes of Palestinians blamed for attack on soldiers
Troops hold at least 12 Palestinians near demolished homes as nearly 5,000 remain displaced from Hebron neighbourhoods
Smuggling, power, profit: Irregular migration out of eastern Libya
There is currently more irregular migration between eastern Libya and Crete, Greece. It's raising questions as to what connects people smugglers with powerful militias in eastern Libya and then in turn, Europeans.
Kim Jong Un calls for North Korea’s drone technology superiority
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un calls for “absolute superiority” in drone capabilities.
Russia’s Novaya Gazeta to cease publication amid Kremlin crackdown
Russia’s most renowned independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, announced on Friday that it was ceasing publication after more than three decades. Known for its courageous investigative journalism, the flagship newspaper said the Kremlin’s crackdown and ban on the media outlet had made it impossible to continue its work.
Oleshky: No access to basic needs, ceasefire offers limited opportunity for humanitarian assistance
Catherine Viette is pleased to welcome Jens Schumacher, Field Coordinator in Mykolaiv and Kherson with Solidarity International. Just a few kilometers separate the Ukrainian-controlled city of Kherson from Russian-occupied Oleshky. For civilians caught between military occupation, disrupted essential services and uncertain evacuation arrangements, geographical proximity offers little guarantee of access to life-saving assistance. Schumacher examines the humanitarian implications of a temporary ceasefire around Oleshky, where approximately 2,000 civilians were reported to remain. Although the c
'Five churches set on fire by Muslims?' Fake news by Islamophobic social media accounts
Several social media accounts associated with sharing anti-immigrant views claim French Muslims were responsible for burning five churches on October 17 – the day the nation was rocked by en masse protests. But both this number and story are fictitious. The French government agency that monitors religious heritage sites confirmed only one fire in a church occured in recent days; its cause unknown.
What's at stake for Trump in the US midterms?
Anthony Zurcher explains how the results of the midterm elections could reshape the rest of Trump's presidency.
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G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted his Russian counterpart at the meeting and accused his government of killing innocent civilians in Ukraine.
Barcelona’s Flick praises Yamal’s ‘mentality’ after missing out on Ballon d’Or
Lamine Yamal was tipped for the Golden Ball which went to Harry Kane, but his Barca boss 'proud' of teenager's reaction.
Stranded locals use rare truce to leave Moscow-occupied town in Ukraine
Some residents of Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in southern Ukraine ravaged by food and medicine shortages, left on Friday during a rare ceasefire brokered by the United States – due to end on Sunday evening. Ukrainian and Russian officials visited the town together on Friday, delivering aid and marshalling those who wanted to leave.
Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage
A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.
Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.
Arsenal boss Arteta fires ‘Disneyland’ warning at Dowman after red card
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he blasted Max Dowman for red card in shock cup loss at Fleetwood.
Police in Scotland launch Andrew and Epstein royal castle investigation
Media reports say the inquiries are related to claims that women were trafficked to the king’s Balmoral estate.
Germany news: Merz hopes for Korean reunification at DMZ
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed hope for Korean reunification during a visit to the heavily fortified border. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier has held talks with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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What the rift within the Tsikhanouski family means for the Belarusian opposition in exile
Siarhei Tsikhanouski criticizes the work of his wife, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and her office. He also questions her legitimacy. What are the implications for Belarusian political forces in exile?
Tennessee woman Christa Pike describes pain after failed execution
Christa Pike says she remains in constant pain a month after surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee. Her lawyers want her death sentence reduced to life, while the state governor has ordered an investigation.
Spain working to identify train crash dead as relatives' anguish grows
A second day of mourning is underway in Spain, with some families still waiting for news about missing loved ones, following Wednesday's high speed train crash that killed 69 people. Some have flooded social media with desperate appeals for information, posting photos or describing the clothes their relatives were wearing when they boarded the trains.
Biggest hack in history: Cryptocurrency giant Binance loses $6.3 billion
Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance has been targeted by a record-breaking $6.3 billion cyber heist, with blockchain intelligence firms linking the attack to North Korea. By Thursday night in the US, a coordinated effort by major crypto platforms successfully froze roughly $3 billion of the stolen assets during a high-stakes race to track and secure the digital funds.