Fury as children could pick their gender at school under new ‘sinister’ EU proposal
EU member states could be punished for challenging genders under new proposals.
Day: October 9, 2025
Israel and Hamas agree to peace deal as hostages and prisoners set for release
In Tel Aviv, families of the remaining hostages popped champagne and cried tears of joy when the deal was announced.
British and Indian prime ministers promote trade deal during visit by Starmer
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his British counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday in talks meant to deepen cooperation on trade, defense and technology while promoting a trade deal between the countries.
France hosts Arab, Europe ministers for talks on ‘day after’ Gaza war
France on Thursday hosts foreign ministers from Arab and European countries for talks on helping the Palestinians once the Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas ends, a meeting that comes hours after the two sides agreed a ceasefire deal.
France’s political crisis: Macron will name a new prime minister shortly
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that he will name a new prime minister in the next 48 hours, for now rejecting other options in the face of a political storm. Clovis Casali, our reporter, has more.
‘Joy and pain’: Palestinians celebrate deal but fear confronting grief
People in Gaza celebrate a potential end to the war, but know it will mean facing the grief they have put aside.
‘Joy and pain’: Palestinians celebrate deal but fear confronting grief
People in Gaza celebrate a potential end to the war, but know it will mean facing the grief they have put aside.
China unveils sweeping export controls on rare-earth minerals, creating rules akin to US measures that block chip-related exports to China from third countries (Ryan McMorrow/Financial Times)
Ryan McMorrow / Financial Times:
China unveils sweeping export controls on rare-earth minerals, creating rules akin to US measures that block chip-related exports to China from third countries — Beijing is leveraging its dominant po…
Chinese surgeons transplant liver from pig to human in world-first
Experts hailed a ‘landmark’ moment in use of pig organs for human transplants.
Almost 55,000 children under five suffering acute malnutrition in Gaza: Lancet
A study conducted by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) shows that 54,600 children in Gaza are either acutely or severely malnourished, The Lancet reported on Wednesday.