Israel keeps Gaza border crossing closed while reducing aid deliveries
Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing wait to cross into the Gaza Strip early on Oct. 15, 2025. STR/AFP via Getty Images hide…
‘Poisoned birthday cake’ investigation launched as mum and daughter die
Ana Maria de Jesus, 52, and Larissa de Jesus Castilho, 21, have both died in a suspected deliberate poisoning in Brazil after eating a birthday cake with family members under…
Israel says one of four bodies returned by Hamas is not a hostage
Hamas has now handed over eight bodies after agreeing to return all of the dead hostages as part of Donald Trump’s ceasefire deal 10:20, 15 Oct 2025Updated 10:45, 15 Oct…
U.S. charges Cambodian tycoon in massive alleged cryptocurrency scam
This file photo shows bitcoin tokens in Sandy, Utah. Rick Bowmer/AP hide caption toggle caption Rick Bowmer/AP The U.S. government has seized bitcoin worth nearly $15 billion and charged a…
Which French King Was Known as “the Universal Spider”?
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NASA discovers military base with a dark secret buried 100ft beneath Greenland’s ice sheet
Camp Century was set up by the US Army after a deal was struck with Denmark that would allow bases in Greenland 09:38, 15 Oct 2025Updated 09:38, 15 Oct 2025…
Military seizes power in Madagascar after massive anti-government protests
The military in Madagascar seized power Tuesday after weeks of protests over corruption, power and water shortages forced the country’s president into hiding.
Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Trump issue warnings to Hamas
Just six days in, the Gaza ceasefire faces some strain as Israel demands Hamas hand over more bodies of hostages and Trump warns of violence if Hamas doesn’t disarm itself.