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Israel’s economy prospers despite years of war, but prices worry voters

Tech is driving the economy, and investments are flowing in. But food costs are rising and debt is growing.

South Korea: 38 injured as ceiling collapses during Daegu sales event

Thirty-eight people suffered minor injuries on Saturday when part of a ceiling collapsed at a building in South Korea’s southeastern city of Daegu, fire authorities said. According to local authorities and fire officials, the incident occurred at around 10.16am on the second floor of a four-storey building in Gwaneum-dong. At the time, a vendor was selling kitchenware and other goods to elderly cu...

Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’

President Lai Ching-te emphasises peace and freedom, vows not to tolerate aggression in Taiwan Strait.

When will El Niño peak and end? A full timeline of the weather phenomenon taking the world by storm

A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño is still intensifying in the Pacific. When will we see the weather phenomenon peak – and when will it come to an end?

Why the mystery over Havana syndrome refuses to die

Dozens of CIA officers have been afflicted by debilitating symptoms over the past decade. Are they the result of ‘mass hysteria’? Or are they from attacks with an energy weapon and, if so, who is responsible? And has there been a cover-up?Shortly after 1am one night in April 2019, a CIA officer on a work trip to London was jolted awake in his hotel room by the most intense head pain he had ever ex...

‘Like a drill going into my eye’: why the mystery over Havana syndrome refuses to die

Dozens of CIA officers have been afflicted by debilitating symptoms over the past decade. Are they the result of ‘mass hysteria’? Or are they from attacks with an energy weapon and, if so, who is responsible? And has there been a cover-up?Shortly after 1am one night in April 2019, a CIA officer on a work trip to London was jolted awake in his hotel room by the most intense head pain he had ever ex...

Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn

Exclusive: Former minister’s review warns that dramatic action is needed over huge drop in youth apprenticeship startsA national apprenticeship readiness scheme should be introduced in England to close the gap for young people between leaving school and starting work, the government is to be told.Alan Milburn, who is leading a major review into Britain’s youth jobs crisis, will call for a new “nat...

Latest news bulletin | October 10th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Which Europeans post the most holiday selfies? Study reveals travellers’ social media habits

Research by Opodo has revealed how social media is impacting the way we travel. From choosing what to post to not being engaged at all, here are the trends identified by the study.

Could Indonesia’s ‘content governor’ rival Prabowo for the presidency in 2029?

Dressed in his trademark white shirt and traditional Sundanese headcloth, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi stood near the barren slopes of Mount Wayang. Announcing a new initiative to pay hundreds of local farmers to replant its forests and shield the region from flooding, he delivered a line perfectly pitched for the cameras tracking his every step. “I am a leader who does not want obedience cause...

Scientists tested raccoons with a nine-way puzzle they kept solving after food was gone

Researchers from the University of British Columbia analyzed captive raccoons' ability to solve a custom puzzle box. The box had various entry points categorized by difficulty, allowing raccoons to engage in problem-solving. Findings revealed that raccoons continued solving puzzles even after consuming the food reward. This exploration behavior highlights their adaptability and how it aids their s...

Teacher salaries in Europe: Which countries offer the best pay?

Teacher salaries vary widely across Europe, and large gaps remain even after adjusting for living costs. Experts call for better pay to attract and retain more teachers.

Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police

Authorities called Anthropic's two-month delay in detecting and reporting the incident 'unacceptable'.

Supporters of jailed former Pakistani PM Khan marching to capital

Thousands of Imran Khan supporters are on the way to Islamabad to demand his release from prison.

Nord Stream trial: How German police followed the evidence - to Ukraine

After four years, a Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines.

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: explorer inspires youth through glacial field trips

When Wilson Cheung took Hong Kong secondary school students into the Swiss Alps this summer, terrain he had once been able to reach had become inaccessible. Glacier melt and thawing ground had destabilised parts of the mountain, while rockfall made fieldwork more hazardous. Only weeks earlier, Cheung had completed a roughly 1,700km (1,056-mile) scientific snowkite traverse across Greenland in 2026...

Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says

The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.

Palestinians struggle to find food in Gaza one year after ceasefire

Widespread hunger remains persistent in the Gaza Strip despite the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel a year ago that was supposed to allow more food into the Palestinian territory. A new study published on Thursday by Médecins du Monde reported that 93 percent of pregnant or breastfeeding women had symptoms of anaemia, which is closely linked to malnutrition.  

Palestinians struggle to find food in Gaza a year after ceasefire

Widespread hunger remains persistent in the Gaza Strip despite the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel a year ago that was supposed to allow more food into the Palestinian territory. A new study published on Thursday by Médecins du Monde reported that 93 percent of pregnant or breastfeeding women had symptoms of anaemia, which is closely linked to malnutrition.  

Hunger and malnutrition stalk Gazans, a year on from ceasefire

Hours after Trump-Putin diesel deal, Ukraine strikes Russian fuel site

Ukraine bombed a Russian fuel site, hours after US President Trump and Russian President Putin announced a diesel deal.

At least 38 people hurt after supermarket ceiling collapses in South Korea

At least 38 people sustained minor injuries after parts of a plaster ceiling collapsed at a supermarket in South Korea’s Daegu city

India’s young return to streets as anger against election chief and Modi grows

India’s youth “Cockroach” movement is set to hold fresh protests in the capital New Delhi, intensifying a campaign against a voter list revision

Spain's slow response to the crisis in Ceuta leaves teen migrants on the streets

Hundreds of teenage migrants lined up outside a church in Ceuta in early October, hoping for good news from Spain's youth minister

Australia says it won’t buy Russian fuel despite Trump’s diesel agreement

Australia has no need to buy fuel from Russia and said that purchases from there would remain barred so that the country did not benefit from the invasion of Ukraine. “We don’t need or want Russian fuel in Australia,” Chris Bowen, Australia’s minister for climate change and energy, said on Saturday at a press conference in western Sydney. “We do not want Vladimir Putin to benefit from this war in ...