Israel starts releasing Palestinians after last living hostages freed
Israel began releasing Palestinian prisoners on Monday following the return of the remaining living Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip, television images
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Release of hostages a ‘moment of relief for entire world’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has described the release of the final hostages held by Hamas in Gaza as a
Seven hostages freed in Gaza now in the hands of Israeli forces
The first seven living hostages who were released by Hamas to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza are now
China’s car sales pick up speed in ‘Golden September’
BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s car sales accelerated in September, the traditional peak season for the auto market, as dealers and consumers took advantage
Gov’t approves amendments for soon-to-be released terrorist in urgent telephone vote
The main change to the list is centered around two security prisoners who will be swapped for Hamas-linked terrorists who aren’t facing
Israel altered prisoner lists, warns Netanyahu will renew war
Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad accused Israel of changing prisoner lists under the deal, warning that Netanyahu may resume the Gaza war
New French Cabinet named as Lecornu seeks to ease political turmoil
France’s recently reappointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled a new Cabinet on Sunday evening, the Élysée Palace announced, as he faces mounting
Germany’s Spectacular Lake Boasts Emerald-Green Water And Scenic Alpine Views
Tucked away in Bavaria’s Berchtesgaden National Park lies one of Germany’s most beautiful lakes. A glittering jewel nestled in the folds of the
Israel’s Herzog leaves notes for hostages in hospital before release
Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited the Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv on Sunday to review preparations for receiving hostages following their planned
Zelensky demands action against Moscow’s ‘aerial terror’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Sunday on the international community to act, following a week of more than 4,000 Russian air attacks.
Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power illegally under way
The office of Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and unconstitutionally is under way in the
‘Visa changes will make it worse for my business’
A south London business owner has warned that new immigration rules could have a “massive impact” on companies that hire skilled workers
Three Qatari officials killed in car crash in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh
Three Qatari officials have been killed in a car crash near the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the
Palestinian prisoner slated for release attacks female prison guard
A Palestinian inmate slated for release under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal attacked a female prison guard before being restrained and detained. A
South Africa debates changing name of world-famous Kruger park
South Africa’s world-famous Kruger National Park could become known by a new name if some local politicians have their way. The vast
Dozens dead in Mexico after severe flooding; escaped tiger caught
Heavy rainfall in Mexico caused severe flooding and landslides across several states, leaving at least 37 people dead, authorities said on Saturday.
‘Could I have done more?’ MDA paramedics are haunted by October 7
HEALTH AFFAIRS: Many paramedics and first responders from Magen David Adom, who treated the wounded on October 7, 2023, remain haunted by
Peru’s new interim leader oversees prison raids in bid to get tough on surging crime
LIMA, Peru (AP) — In one of his first acts as interim president of Peru, José Jerí on Saturday led a series
France’s Lecornu explains surprise reappointment as prime minister
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Saturday explained his surprise reappointment by French President Emmanuel Macron, just days after he announced his
12 Best Ford SVT Vehicles Ever Built
Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) has been the brand’s performance skunkworks since 1991, transforming everyday Fords into track-ready machines that could hang
France’s re-appointed prime minister Lecornu calls for calm amid political chaos
L’HAY-LES-ROSES, France (AP) — France’s newly re-appointed prime minister acknowledged Saturday that there weren’t ″a lot of candidates″ for his job —
Change of court sought in Maddie McCann suspect trial
German prosecutors are seeking a change of court for a possible new rape trial of the man suspected of involvement in the
Estonian foreign minister expects further Russian provocations
NATO reacted appropriately to Russia’s recent violations of Estonia’s airspace but should expect further disruptive actions from Moscow, according to the Baltic
Jungle trek to raise money for youth mentor charity
A youth mentor is preparing to trek and raft 100km (62 miles) through the Colombian jungle to raise money for a children’s
How can Europe protect its skies against ‘escalating’ drone menace?
Drones flying over airports, commercial sites and other sensitive infrastructure in Europe is a growing phenomenon which EU leaders blame on Russia,
Prisoner release ratio in deal is lowest in decades
The 1,700 Gaza detainees who will be released will not be terrorists who raided on October 7, 2023, and the release of
French President Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has surprisingly reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as the country’s prime minister, days after he resigned, the Élysée Palace announced
Gaza local authorities demand independent genocide probe as truce starts
The Gaza Government Media Office has called for establishing an international panel to investigate Israel’s atrocities in the territory and hold Israeli
No breakthrough in sight to end France’s political turmoil
France’s political crisis remains unresolved after President Emmanuel Macron’s crunch talks with political leaders ended on Friday with no apparent breakthroughs. The
Austria says it will refuse to host 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel frozen out
Austrian officials have said the country will refuse to host the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is boycotted from the event.
Nigeria names ‘apolitical’ law professor as new electoral chief
Joash Ojo Amupitan’s nomination awaits approval by the senate [Joseph Ayo Babalola University] Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joash Ojo Amupitan,
Zimbabwe lawmaker and poet dies after his car hits an elephant
Zimbabwean opposition lawmaker Desire Moyo has died after the vehicle he was travelling in hit an elephant, local media report. The accident
Explosions hit Kabul as Taliban make diplomatic push to India
Islamabad, Pakistan – A series of explosions and bursts of gunfire rattled Afghanistan’s capital late Thursday evening, according to local media. The
Deity dolls and people power: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond: Believers bring figurines of deities associated with twins
White tiger endures bombs in wait for rescue
A white tiger traumatised by the sound of bombs in war-torn Ukraine is one veterinary check away from being cleared to travel
Israel set to release terrorist behind Ramallah lynching of two reservists, murder of teen
Jihad A-Karim Azziz Rom was sentenced to life for Yuri Gushchin murder plus an additional 20 years for his role in the
The new AI arms race changing the war in Ukraine
Russian AI drones such as this present a new challenge to Ukraine, says Serhiy Beskrestnov [Serhiy Beskrestnov] “This technology is our future
Inside The Fight To Stop Russia’s Biggest Battlefield Advance In A Year
On Aug. 3, Russian forces launched a surprise offensive in the east. They pushed about six miles into Ukrainian lines toward Dobropillia,
Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir vows to vote against Gaza deal
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his party have announced they plan to vote against an agreement on the first
Bungee Jumping Safety Worker Describes What It’s Like atop the World’s Tallest Bridge
NEED TO KNOW The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge became the world’s tallest bridge when it officially opened to traffic on Sunday, Sept.