Lyse Doucet: Gaza deal is a huge moment but this is just the beginning
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet reflects on how long-awaited negotiations to move forward, not further back, appear to be succeeding.
Day: October 9, 2025
Hungary’s Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel literature prize
The 2025 Nobel Prize in literature was awarded to Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai, “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.” The Nobel Prize comes with a diploma, a gold medal…
AJ Gaza correspondent Maram Humaid reacts to Gaza ceasefire deal
Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid shares a rare moment of hope from Gaza, as a potential ceasefire looms.
Key moments that led to Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal announcement
The Gaza ceasefire deal, based on Trump’s 20-point plan, aims to free prisoners and captives in the first phase.
Laszlo Krasznahorkai Is Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature – The New York Times
Laszlo Krasznahorkai Is Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature The New York TimesNobel Prize in Literature 2025 – Press release – NobelPrize.org NobelPrize.orgNobel Prize in literature goes to Hungarian novelist for work confronting ‘a…
Shortages and price rises: US sanctions Serbia’s main oil supplier over Russian-majority control
The measures, which Washington has postponed six times, could lead to fuel shortages and price increases in Serbia.
US west coast faults could trigger catastrophic back-to-back earthquakes, study finds
Study shows high-magnitude temblor in north-west could set off another in California, causing unrivaled disasterWarnings about the looming threat of “the big one” – a catastrophic earthquake that could devastate cities – have stoked fears across the US…
‘You cannot undo a wrongful execution’: push to halt killing of Texas man in ‘shaken baby’ case
Lawyers scramble as Robert Roberson to be first person executed under theory now widely seen as junk scienceAt 6pm next Thursday, barring a last-minute reprieve, Robert Roberson will become the first person in America to be executed under the theory of…
First Thing: Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan
Trump says all hostages to be released and Israel to withdraw troops to an agreed timeline. Plus, shutdown deadlock deepens as senators reject competing bills• Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Israel and Hamas have …
New French PM to be named by Friday as Macron resists pressure to call snap elections
Government spokesperson says it may be ‘last chance’ for politicians to regain credibility and cut risk of far right taking powerEmmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister by Friday evening, his office has said, hinting at the president’s hopes tha…