Deadly strikes in Gaza, the killing of a Houthi prime minister, and ongoing US diplomatic efforts underscore the continuing volatility in the Middle East.

• Over 15 Killed in Gaza City, One Day After Israel Ends Daily Pauses for Aid — New York Times World -
• Israel Military Says It Recovered Body of Two Oct. 7 Victims From Gaza — New York Times World -
• Houthis confirm their prime minister killed in Israeli strike — BBC World -

• Israeli airstrike kills Houthi prime minister in Yemen, rebels say — The Guardian -
• Houthis Say Prime Minister Was Killed in Israeli Attack — New York Times World -
• Targeting Iran’s Leaders, Israel Found a Weak Link: Their Bodyguards — New York Times World -
• Seven Israeli soldiers wounded in explosion in Gaza City, IDF says — The Guardian -
• US senators demand ‘massive surge’ of baby formula and aid to be sent to Gaza — The Guardian -
• US blocks Palestinian leader from attending UN meeting in New York — BBC World -
• Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performance in London interrupted by pro-Palestine protestors — The Guardian -

Controversial detention facilities, anti-immigration protests in Australia and Europe, and new US and UK policies affecting asylum seekers highlight growing global tensions around migration.

• Life inside notorious Alligator Alcatraz in its final days — BBC World -
• Australia news live: Victorian premier condemns anti-immigration protests; Sydney marathon under way with Olympic champions — The Guardian -
• Five arrested after masked men try to enter west London asylum hotel — The Guardian -

• Chicago mayor to sign executive order directing city to resist Trump’s immigration raids — The Guardian -
• ‘Most of this is symbolic’: the new wave of anti-migrant vigilantes in Europe — The Guardian -
• Labour must act to close asylum hotels or face Reform poll gains, ex-minister warns — The Guardian -
• Firefighter arrested by US border agents was on track for legal status, lawyers say — The Guardian -
• ‘I’m not coming home’: Trump policy holds people in Ice custody without bail — The Guardian -
• Home Office bans asylum seekers from buying luxury goods and services — The Guardian -
• Reform UK councillor suspended from job at Home Office processing asylum claims — The Guardian -
• Australian government criticised over ‘disgraceful’ $400m deal to deport foreign-born former detainees to Nauru — The Guardian -
• Court blocks Trump bid to end protections for 600,000 Venezuelans — The Guardian -

China's display of global influence, ongoing Russian attacks in Ukraine, North Korea's involvement in the conflict, and shifting US trade relations with India and Mexico reveal complex global power dynamics.

• Behind Thai Premier’s Dismissal, Unraveling of an Uneasy Alliance — New York Times World -
• Xi Uses Summit, Parade and History to Flaunt China’s Global Pull — New York Times World -
• Reeling from Trump's tariffs, India and China seek a business reboot — BBC World -

• Investigation launched into ‘horrific murder’ of Ukrainian politician in Lviv — The Guardian -
• Prominent Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv — BBC World -
• The Nobel Prize and a Testy Phone Call: How the Trump-Modi Relationship Unraveled — New York Times World -
• Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine, as Kyiv hits oil refineries — BBC World -
• Large Russian Air Attack Hits Ukraine, Amid Stalled Bid for Peace Talks — New York Times World -
• China Rekindles Wartime Fury, Stirring Fears of Anti-Japan Hate — New York Times World -
• Mexico’s President Struggles to Escape Trump’s Growing Demands — New York Times World -
• The ‘Economic Storm’ of Crises That Is Battering Afghanistan — New York Times World -
• Ukrainian lawmaker shot dead in Lviv as Zelenskyy says hunt for killer is under way – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Russia Distracts Its Citizens From Ukraine War With Nonstop Festivals — New York Times World -
• Tran Trong Duyet, John McCain’s Captor at the ‘Hanoi Hilton,’ Dies at 92 — New York Times World -
• Kim meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting in Ukraine — BBC World -
• How Russia Is Distracting Citizens From the War — New York Times World -
• Trump Takes Aim at South Korean Chipmakers’ China Operations — New York Times World -
• Putin embarks on China visit with Ukraine war top of agenda — The Guardian -
• US appeals court rules most of Trump’s sweeping global tariffs illegal – as it happened — The Guardian -

Trump administration actions on tariffs and media layoffs, demands for RFK Jr's resignation, and significant court rulings on executions and religious obscenity reflect a dynamic US political and legal landscape.

• More than 500 workers at Voice of America and other broadcasters to be laid off — The Guardian -
• Bernie Sanders demands that RFK Jr step down as health secretary — The Guardian -
• What happens next after Trump tariffs ruled illegal? — BBC World -

• Utah high court pauses firing squad execution of man with dementia — The Guardian -
• What the Cracker Barrel backlash shows about Maga’s influence on US culture — The Guardian -
• Trump Officials Move to Fire Most Voice of America Journalists — New York Times World -
• Alarm as US far-right extremists eye drones for use in domestic attacks — The Guardian -
• Louisiana judge orders return of devices to ex-priest caught having sex on church altar — The Guardian -
• Bondi fires justice department employee for making vulgar gesture at National Guard — The Guardian -
• Duke Cunningham, Vietnam flying ace and congressman convicted of bribery, dies at 83 — The Guardian -
• Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Invalidated by Appeals Court — New York Times World -

Deadly protests in Indonesia, serious allegations of police misconduct in Australia, a fatal train derailment in Egypt, and an abduction case in Haiti mark diverse public safety and legal challenges worldwide.

• Kumanjayi White’s family sues NT government for ‘unreasonable’ use of force over his death — The Guardian -
• Celebrity peer Lord Charles Brocket charged with rape — The Guardian -
• Three dead after protests over death of taxi driver in Indonesia — BBC World -

• 3 Dead in Indonesia After Jumping From Building Protesters Set on Fire, Official Says — New York Times World -
• Three killed and dozens injured in train derailment in Egypt — BBC World -
• Irish missionary and seven others freed weeks after kidnapping in Haiti — The Guardian -
• Fire kills three people in Indonesia after protesters torch council buildings — The Guardian -
• Car rams into crowd outside bar in northern France, killing one — The Guardian -
• Man, 61, arrested in alpine hunt for suspected Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman — The Guardian -
• Protests Spread Across Indonesia After a Deadly Clash With Police — New York Times World -
• Suspected Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman had no convictions for violence or firearm offences, court record shows — The Guardian -
• Former NSW police officer who lost her arm after a car accident awarded $2.3m by the court — The Guardian -

Ethical concerns over the US body parts trade and AI in mental health, advances in AI-powered medical diagnostics, and new proposals for single-pilot planes showcase both innovation and debate in the health and tech sectors.

• The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation — BBC World -
• New York City declares Harlem legionnaire’s disease outbreak over — The Guardian -
• New drug hailed as ‘gamechanger’ in tackling stubbornly high blood pressure — The Guardian -

• ‘Really transitional moment’: what should we do about declining fertility rates? — The Guardian -
• Proposals for commercial planes to operate with one pilot shelved after critical EU report — The Guardian -
• Coventry council to use Palantir AI in social work, Send and children’s services — The Guardian -
• Scientists breathe new life into climate website after shutdown under Trump — The Guardian -
• ‘Sliding into an abyss’: experts warn over rising use of AI for mental health support — The Guardian -
• Doctors develop AI stethoscope that can detect major heart conditions in 15 seconds — The Guardian -
• Sellers of fake Botox jabs could be jailed for two years, says watchdog — The Guardian -

UK Conservative plans for North Sea oil extraction, debates over 'financial wellbeing' apps, and rising school lunch costs in England highlight pressing economic and social issues.

• Tories would maximise North Sea oil and gas extraction, Badenoch to say — The Guardian -
• Why Three Wealthy Bidders Are Fighting for What’s Left of Hudson’s Bay — New York Times World -
• ‘The app’s like candy’: how Wagestream borrowers felt trapped — The Guardian -

• ‘Financial wellbeing’ app targets low-wage workers with high-interest loans — The Guardian -
• Parents in England to pay more for school lunches as caterers blame rising costs — The Guardian -

UK investigations into anti-slavery efforts, Taliban restrictions on Afghan women's salons, an environmental crisis in Lough Neagh, and disputes over the Bayeux Tapestry loan underscore ongoing challenges to rights and preservation.

• UK anti-slavery commissioner launches investigation into ‘pimping websites’ — The Guardian -
• Taliban launch crackdown on Afghanistan’s secret beauty salons — The Guardian -
• UK’s largest lake faces environmental crisis as rescue plans stall — The Guardian -

• ‘La tapisserie, c’est moi’: Macron accused of putting politics first in Bayeux tapestry loan — The Guardian -
• The death of 'soul of South African storytelling' sparks grief and anger — BBC World -

Highlights from the Venice Film Festival, a record-setting Pacific row, and ongoing debates in UK local politics offer a glimpse into diverse cultural and personal stories.

• Watch: The best looks from the Venice red carpet so far — BBC World -
• London’s Peace Monk Chants, Drums and Walks to Urge an End to War — New York Times World -
• Golden Hour — New York Times World -

• Brothers set new record for 9,000-mile Pacific row — BBC World -
• Never mind the flag bans, where are the policies? Assessing 100 days of Reform-led councils — The Guardian -
• All SkyWest flights grounded at airline’s request, US FAA says — The Guardian -