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- 1BBC Reviews 53 Gaza Journalist Cases Over Hamas Links Claims▼BBC Reviews 53 Gaza Journalist Cases After Claims Of Hamas Links
The BBC is reviewing 53 cases involving Gaza-based journalists after claims that some had links to Hamas. The review comes amid ongoing scrutiny of how media organisations vet freelancers and stringers reporting from the Gaza Strip during the war, and of whether Hamas affiliations were disclosed in coverage relied upon by international broadcasters.
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President Donald Trump has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal put forward by Iran, according to an NPR report. The move suggests ongoing tensions remain unresolved, with no indication yet of what terms were offered or why they were turned down. The rejection is drawing attention amid concerns about the potential for further escalation between the United States and Iran.
- 3Civilians hunted by Russian forces in Ukraine's fortress belt●‘I was scared I’d be burnt alive’: In Ukraine’s fortress belt where Russians hunt civilians
Civilians in Ukraine's eastern fortress belt describe being targeted by Russian forces while trying to survive along the front line. One resident recounted fearing she would be burnt alive as attacks on villages near Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka continue. The accounts highlight the growing dangers to non-combatants as Russia presses its advance through the strategically important chain of towns.
- 4Russia strikes Ukraine's largest mobile provider and data centres●Russia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, data centres
Russian strikes have hit Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile network operator, along with data centre infrastructure, disrupting communications services in the country. The attack on civilian telecoms infrastructure marks another escalation in Russia's campaign against Ukrainian critical systems, drawing condemnation and raising concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's communications networks during the ongoing war.
- 5UK Counter-Terror Police Question Five Men Held at US Airbase▼UK counter-terror police question five men held at airbase used by US to attack Iran
UK counter-terror police are questioning five men detained after an incident at a British airbase used by US forces. The base was reportedly used in American strikes on Iran, drawing attention to its role in the operation. Authorities have not disclosed the men's identities or the full circumstances of their arrest, and questions remain about possible motives and security at the site.
- 6UK Investigates Possible Iran Link to Alleged Terror Plot at US Forces Base●U.K. Probes Possible Iran Link to Suspected Terror Plot at Base Hosting U.S. Forces
British authorities are investigating a suspected terror plot targeting a military base in the United Kingdom that hosts American forces, and are examining a possible connection to Iran, according to the Wall Street Journal. The probe is likely to heighten tensions between London, Washington and Tehran amid already strained relations over security issues in the region.
- 7Yemen's civil war returns, overwhelming hospitals▼Yemen’s civil war returns and overwhelms hospitals with ‘a very dangerous situation’
Yemen's civil war has flared up again, with renewed fighting pushing hospitals to a breaking point. Medical workers describe a very dangerous situation as casualties arrive faster than facilities can treat them, reviving fears of a full return to large-scale conflict in a country already left with a shattered health system by years of war.
- 8SpaceX's Starship lifts off in make-or-break orbital test flight●SpaceX’s Starship lifts off in make-or-break orbital test flight
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on a crucial orbital test flight. The mission is widely described as make-or-break for the vehicle's development, with its outcome seen as pivotal for SpaceX's plans for deep-space travel and future lunar and Mars missions.
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The Israeli military has escalated its strikes and operations across southern Lebanon, according to reports from regional media. The intensified attacks mark a continuation of cross-border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, raising concerns about a wider escalation in the region. Details on casualties and specific targets remain limited in early coverage.
- 10Pentagon names six US troops killed in Kuwait amid Iran war▼Pentagon identifies all 6 American troops killed in Kuwait amid Iran war
The Pentagon has identified all six American service members killed in Kuwait amid the ongoing war with Iran. The announcement confirms the fatalities and names those who died, marking one of the notable US losses of the conflict. Details about the circumstances of the deaths have not been widely reported, and the identification of the troops is drawing attention as the war continues.
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Two separate mass shootings have taken place in South Africa, with witnesses giving accounts of the attacks. Details about casualties, locations and suspects have not yet been confirmed beyond witness testimony describing the shootings. The incidents have drawn attention as authorities and the public await further information about how they occurred and whether they are connected.
- 12Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Deaths Near 1,100●Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Claims 9 More Lives; Total Deaths Near 1,100
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed nine more lives, bringing the total death toll to nearly 1,100. Health authorities are grappling with the spread of the disease, which has become one of the deadliest outbreaks in recent memory. The rising death count is prompting concern among regional and global health observers about the country's capacity to contain the epidemic.
- 13Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000●Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since the war began
The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has risen above 74,000 since the conflict began, according to a new reported count. The figure marks another grim milestone in a war that has drawn sustained international attention and ongoing debate over ceasefire efforts and humanitarian conditions in the territory.
- 14US offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian use, Waltz says▼Mike Waltz: US offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian programme
Mike Waltz says the United States offered to sell Iran uranium for its civilian nuclear programme. The statement sheds light on terms Washington has floated in efforts to curb Iran's nuclear activities while allowing limited peaceful use. The remark is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over diplomacy and pressure in US-Iran nuclear relations.
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The United Nations has drafted a document intended to guide planning for a future pandemic, according to a report carried by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The text would set out how the world body and its member states prepare for and respond to a large-scale disease outbreak. Further details on the document's contents or adoption timeline were not given in the report.
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The European Union has unlocked new humanitarian funding to respond to crises around the world. The move, reported by Al Jazeera, adds EU support to relief operations in affected regions. Details on the size of the package and the specific countries set to receive aid have not been included in the reporting so far.
- 17UN General Assembly highlights stalemate between Israelis and Palestinians●UN General Assembly and the Stasis Among Israelis and Palestinians
The UN General Assembly is once again confronting the deadlock between Israelis and Palestinians, with neither side showing movement toward a negotiated settlement. Attention is focused on whether international speeches and diplomatic pressure can shift a situation that has remained frozen despite repeated UN sessions and resolutions.
- 18Bill Gates says global AI cooperation harder than nuclear deal▼Bill Gates says global cooperation on AI ‘more difficult’ than nuclear deal
Bill Gates says reaching international cooperation on artificial intelligence is more difficult than negotiating nuclear arms agreements. He is drawing on the history of superpower arms control talks to argue that managing AI's development across rival nations poses an even greater diplomatic challenge. His comments add to a growing debate among tech leaders and governments over how to coordinate rules for AI globally.
- 19Government warns citizens against non-essential travel to DRC over Ebola●Government urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel to DRC amid Ebola outbreak
The Namibian government is urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as an Ebola outbreak continues there. The advisory aims to protect travellers from exposure to the virus while health authorities monitor the situation across borders in the region.
- 20SpaceX to launch Starship into Earth orbit for first time●SpaceX to launch Starship into orbit around Earth for first time - watch live
SpaceX is preparing to send its Starship spacecraft into orbit around Earth for the first time, with the launch available to watch live. The mission marks a major milestone for the company's next-generation heavy-lift rocket, which is central to its plans for deep-space travel. Coverage and live viewing are drawing widespread attention from space enthusiasts and media worldwide.
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Palestinian officials report that the death toll in Gaza has risen to 74,018 since the war began in October 2023. The updated figure from Gaza's health authorities marks another grim milestone in the conflict, which has drawn sustained international attention over casualties, humanitarian conditions and ongoing ceasefire efforts.
- 22Broadening inflation builds case for RBI tightening●Broadening inflation, robust growth, global hikes build case for India RBI tightening
Analysts point to broadening inflation pressures, resilient economic growth and interest rate hikes by central banks worldwide as strengthening the case for the Reserve Bank of India to tighten monetary policy. The argument is that with price rises spreading beyond food and fuel and growth holding firm, the central bank has both the reason and the room to act, in line with the global tightening cycle.
- 23Israel Minister Calls For Lebanon and Gaza Takeover●'Will Deter Enemy From War': Israel Minister Calls For Lebanon, Gaza Takeover
An Israeli government minister has publicly called for Israel to take over Lebanon and Gaza, arguing such a move would 'deter the enemy from war'. The remarks, reported by NDTV, come amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and cross-border tensions with Lebanon and Hezbollah. The statement is likely to draw international criticism and adds to debate over Israel's long-term military and political strategy in the region.
- 24Ukraine's civilian war victims: any hope for compensation?▼Ukraine's civilian war victims: is there any hope for compensation?
Attention is turning to whether Ukrainian civilians who suffered losses in the war will ever receive compensation. The question of a workable mechanism for reparations remains unresolved, with legal and political obstacles standing in the way of payouts to victims of Russian attacks. Debate continues over how such a system could be funded and enforced.
- 25Artemis II prepares for first crewed moon mission in 50 years▼Artemis II's moon mission is the 1st in more than 50 years. Why did it take the US so long to return?
NASA's Artemis II mission is set to return astronauts to the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972, prompting questions about why the gap lasted more than five decades. Commentators point to shifting political priorities, soaring costs, and the cancellation of earlier programs like Constellation as reasons the US pause extended so long.
- 26Ukraine Strikes Missile Plant Central to Kh-101 and Oreshnik Production▼Ukraine Strikes Plant Tied to Kh-101 and Oreshnik Production—Satellite Images Show the Damage
Ukraine struck a Russian facility linked to the production of Kh-101 cruise missiles and the Oreshnik ballistic missile, with newly released satellite images showing visible damage at the site. The strike targets a key node in Russia's long-range weapons manufacturing, and observers are sharing imagery to assess how badly production capacity was affected.
- 27Israeli court says government defies ruling on Red Cross prison visits▼Israeli court says government violates ruling on Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners
An Israeli court has found that the government is violating its ruling requiring Red Cross access to Palestinian prisoners. The judges' finding puts Israel's authorities in direct conflict with the judiciary over detained Palestinians' conditions and access to humanitarian monitoring. The case has drawn attention amid ongoing concern over treatment of Palestinian detainees and the International Committee of the Red Cross's role in visiting them.
- 28SpaceX Starship set for 10-hour spaceflight attempt●SpaceX's Starship is about to attempt a 10-hour spaceflight: Watch live.
SpaceX is preparing its Starship for an ambitious test flight lasting about 10 hours, a significant step up from previous short-duration missions. The attempt is being streamed live, and space watchers are following closely to see whether the vehicle can endure an extended mission, a key milestone for future lunar and deep space plans.
- 29Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centers cut internet for 100,000 households▼Russia targets Ukraine's data centers as attacks disrupt internet access for 100,000 households
Russia has attacked data centers in Ukraine, disrupting internet access for around 100,000 households. The strikes mark an expansion of the conflict into civilian digital infrastructure, knocking out connectivity on a significant scale. The damage adds to ongoing concerns about Ukraine's ability to keep essential communications and services running under sustained Russian attacks.
- 30Report Says Saudi Arabia Weighing Nuclear Weapon Development▼Report: Saudi Arabia Mulls Developing Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Officials Say
U.S. officials say Saudi Arabia is considering developing a nuclear weapon, according to a report by Haaretz. The claim, if confirmed, would mark a major shift in the kingdom's stance, as Riyadh has long said its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and that it would seek a bomb only if Iran acquired one. The report is likely to intensify debate over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and over U.S.-Saudi relations.
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Two Palestinians were killed and 11 others injured in Gaza, according to a report carried by Israeli news outlet Fana News. The brief report gives no details on the circumstances of the deaths or who was responsible. The incident adds to the ongoing toll of casualties in the Palestinian territory, which continues to see recurring violence and strikes.
- 32Japan's top currency diplomat Mimura urges markets to heed yen warning▼EXCLUSIVE: Japan's currency diplomat Mimura urges markets to heed 'very clear' warning on yen
Japan's top currency diplomat, Masato Mimura, said markets should take seriously Tokyo's 'very clear' warning about the yen, in remarks reported by Reuters. The intervention signals that Japanese authorities are increasingly alarmed by the currency's weakness and are prepared to step in verbally, and possibly in markets, to support it.
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Israeli gunfire has killed a child in Gaza, according to reporting by Middle East Eye. No further details about the incident, the child's identity, or the circumstances of the shooting are available. The death adds to the toll of child casualties in the territory amid the ongoing conflict and continued military operations there.
- 34SpaceX Starship launches on 14th flight, first headed to orbit●SpaceX's Starship launches on 14th flight, first headed to orbit
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its 14th test flight, the first mission in which the vehicle is headed toward orbit. The flight marks a significant step in the rocket's development program, which aims to eventually carry crews and cargo to the Moon and Mars.Observers are watching closely to see whether the spacecraft completes its orbital objectives.
- 35Iran's military demands American withdrawal from West Asia▼Iran's military: Americans must leave West Asia, we will not retreat one step
Iran's military has issued a defiant statement declaring that American forces must leave West Asia and vowing that Iran will not retreat 'one step'. The remarks, carried by regional Kurdish outlet Kurdistan 24, underline Tehran's hardening stance toward the US military presence in the region amid ongoing tensions.
- 36Captor of hostage Noa Argamani killed in Gaza strikes▼Terrorist who kidnapped Noa Argamani into Gaza on Oct. 7 killed in weekend strikes
Israeli strikes over the weekend killed one of the militants who abducted Noa Argamani into Gaza during the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack. Argamani, who was rescued by Israeli forces in June 2024, became one of the most recognized faces of the hostages. News of the militant's death is drawing attention amid ongoing strikes and stalled ceasefire efforts.
- 37US and China cut tariffs on basic goods, skip rare earths▼US, China slash tariffs on basic goods – but leave rare earths off the record
The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on a range of basic consumer and industrial goods, in a further sign of easing trade tensions between the two economies. However, rare earth materials remain outside the deal, leaving Beijing's export controls on the critical minerals untouched. Analysts see the move as cautious de-escalation, with the most strategically sensitive sector kept off the negotiating table.
- 38UN Security Council convenes 10230th meeting on Middle East●Security Council, 10230th Meeting (AM) Middle East, Palestine
The United Nations Security Council held its 10230th meeting, in the morning session, to discuss the situation in the Middle East with a focus on Palestine. Details of statements and outcomes have not been made available, but the session forms part of the Council's ongoing coverage of the region. The topic continues to draw international attention amid persistent tensions and diplomatic efforts.
- 39Iran says diplomacy is America's only option; Drumcree march set▼World in Brief: Iran says diplomacy is America’s only option; Orange Order to march in Drumcree
Iranian officials have declared that diplomacy is the only path available to the United States in dealing with Tehran, a statement that comes amid continued tensions over Iran's nuclear programme. Separately, the Orange Order is set to march at Drumcree in Northern Ireland, a parade that has historically been a flashpoint in the region. Both stories are drawing attention in international news roundups.
- 40Iran Tells UN Trump's Threats Violate UN Charter●Iran Tells UN Trump’s Threats Against Iran Violate UN Charter
Iran has lodged a complaint with the United Nations, arguing that threats made by US President Donald Trump against Iran violate the UN Charter. The move escalates Tehran's diplomatic protest over American rhetoric, framing the threats as a breach of international law and the principle of non-interference that underpins the charter.
- 41Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing▼Exclusive | Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms
Donald Trump has rejected a ceasefire with Iran and said he expects bombing to resume after the US midterm elections, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive. The report suggests military action against Iran is being delayed for domestic political timing rather than called off, drawing attention to how closely US strategy toward Tehran is tied to the American electoral calendar.
- 42US economy must outrun borrowing costs or risk debt spiral▼The US economy is stuck on a hamster wheel as GDP must outrun borrowing costs—or risk a debt spiral
Fortune reports that the US economy is stuck on a hamster wheel: economic growth must continually outpace the government's borrowing costs, or the national debt risks spiraling out of control. With interest rates elevated and deficits large, the gap between what the economy produces and what it pays to service debt is becoming a central worry for economists and investors watching US fiscal sustainability.
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The health authorities in Gaza have reported that the death toll from the Israeli military campaign has risen to 74,018, as airstrikes and ground operations continue across the territory. The figure, carried by regional news outlets including Syria's state news agency SANA, underscores the mounting civilian casualties in the conflict, which has drawn ongoing international concern and calls for a ceasefire.
- 44First Germany-Russia talks since Ukraine invasion▼First Germany-Russia talks since Moscow's Ukraine invasion
Germany and Russia have held their first direct talks since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The resumption of contact between Berlin and Moscow marks a notable diplomatic shift, coming as debate grows in Germany and across Europe over how to approach Russia diplomatically. Details of what was discussed and any outcomes remain limited so far.
- 45Five Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot Near UK Base Used by US Forces●5 Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot Near U.K. Base Used by U.S. Forces
British authorities have arrested five men on suspicion of planning a terrorist plot near a UK military base that is also used by American forces. The arrests were reported by Time Magazine and are drawing attention because of the site's connection to US personnel. Details about the suspects' identities, the target, or the alleged plot have not yet been disclosed, and investigations are ongoing.
- 46China's industrial profit growth slows further▼China's industrial profit growth slows further as economic imbalances deepen
China's industrial profits grew at a slower pace again, according to Reuters reporting picked up widely by other outlets. The slowdown points to deepening imbalances in the Chinese economy, with weak demand and factory-gate price pressure squeezing manufacturers. Analysts see the data as fresh evidence that Beijing needs stronger stimulus to shore up growth.
- 47SpaceX launches Starship on record-breaking test flight●WATCH LIVE: SpaceX launches Starship where it's never gone before
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on a flight taking the vehicle further than any previous test. The launch was broadcast live, with viewers watching as the giant spacecraft attempted new milestones in its development program. Commentators highlighted the flight as a significant step in SpaceX's efforts to advance reusable spaceflight technology and future missions to the Moon and Mars.
- 48Five arrested on terrorism charges near US-used RAF base▼Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by US
Five people have been arrested on terrorism charges after explosives were discovered near an RAF base in the United Kingdom that is used by US forces. Counter-terrorism officers made the arrests following the find, and investigations are ongoing. The incident has raised concerns about security at British bases hosting American personnel.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized Western actions in Ukraine, repeating Moscow's position that the West is fueling the conflict through its support for Kyiv. The remarks come as the war continues to dominate international diplomacy, with Western governments maintaining arms supplies and sanctions against Russia while Moscow blames NATO expansion for the crisis.
- 50China and US agree to AI dialogue and tariff cuts▼China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visit
China and the United States have agreed to open a dialogue on artificial intelligence and to cut tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods, in deals announced during Xi Jinping's visit. The agreement marks a rare moment of de-escalation between the two powers, combining technology cooperation with trade relief at a time of strained bilateral relations.