Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan receives a partial response from Hamas, who signal readiness for peace and hostage release but seek further negotiations, prompting Trump's demands for Israel to cease bombing and a firm deadline for Hamas's full acceptance, while international protests and aid flotillas highlight persistent regional tensions.

• Live Updates: Trump Says Hamas Is Ready for Peace and Tells Israel to Stop Bombing — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• How Fury Over Israel’s Qatar Attack Pushed Netanyahu on Gaza — New York Times World -

• Trump says Hamas is ready for peace and Israel ‘must immediately stop bombing of Gaza’ – live — The Guardian -
• Italians stage strike in support of Gaza Palestinians — BBC World -
• Trump Calls on Israel to Stop Bombing Gaza After Hamas Agrees to Parts of Cease-Fire Plan — New York Times World -
• Donald Trump orders Israel to ‘immediately’ stop bombing Gaza as Hamas agrees to free hostages — The Guardian -
• Hamas says it agrees to release Israeli hostages but seeks changes to US Gaza peace plan — BBC World -
• Hamas Looks to Avoid ‘Take It or Leave It’ on Trump Proposal — New York Times World -
• Texas man faces hate-crime charges for spray painting anti-Israel graffiti on side of church — The Guardian -
• Starmer urges pro-Palestine protesters to ‘respect the grief of British Jews’ — The Guardian -
• Egypt foreign minister urges Hamas to accept Trump Gaza plan and disarm — The Guardian -
• Four Gaza flotilla activists deported by Israel — BBC World -
• Final boat of 42-strong pro-Palestinian flotilla intercepted by Israel — The Guardian -
• Pro-Palestine protesters fight police decision to block Sydney Opera House protest on 12 October — The Guardian -
• Dfat liaising with Israel after Australians reportedly detained – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Dfat officials en route to Israeli prison after Australians on pro-Palestinian flotilla reportedly detained — The Guardian -
• Home secretary calls Gaza protests in wake of Manchester attack ‘un-British’ — The Guardian -
• 'It was very tough but I love life' - ex-hostage whose family were killed on 7 October — BBC World -

The US government remains in a shutdown as Democrats and Republicans fail to agree on funding bills, leading Trump's administration to cancel projects, freeze transit funds for Democratic-led cities, and strip temporary status from Venezuelans via Supreme Court ruling, amidst criticism over FBI ties cuts and military actions against alleged drug boats.

• US supreme court allows Trump to strip temporary status from Venezuelans — The Guardian -
• Energy Dept. Cancels $7.5 Billion for Hundreds of Projects, Mostly in Blue States — New York Times World -
• Arkansas man seeks to have visa status restored after being arrested for ‘Opium’ perfume bottle — The Guardian -

• FBI cuts ties with two advocacy groups that track US extremism after rightwing backlash — The Guardian -
• U.S. Military Attacked Boat Off Venezuela, Killing Four Men, Hegseth Says — New York Times World -
• US treasury considers special $1 Trump coin reading ‘fight, fight, fight’ — The Guardian -
• US government shutdown continues as Senate funding bills again fail to pass — The Guardian -
• U.S. Research Focus in the Arctic Shifts: Less Climate, More Security — New York Times World -
• Trump and Carney to Hold Tariff and Security Talks in D.C. — New York Times World -
• Trump administration freezes $2.1bn in funds for Chicago transit projects — The Guardian -
• Hegseth says four killed in US strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuelan coast — The Guardian -
• Four killed in latest US strike on alleged drug vessel near Venezuela — BBC World -
• Trump casts shadow over Nobels as prize-awarding body warns academic freedom at risk — The Guardian -
• Putin Suggests Trump Will Decide Against Sending Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine — New York Times World -
• Apple removes Ice tracking apps after pressure from Trump administration — The Guardian -
• Ice protests continue in Portland amid Trump’s latest federal deployment — The Guardian -
• Ukraine’s New Prime Minister Speaks Trump’s Language — New York Times World -
• US military under fire in Virginia, but were Trump and Hegseth shooting blanks? — The Guardian -
• Journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador after 100 days in Ice custody — The Guardian -
• RFK Jr fires top NIH scientist weeks after she files whistleblower complaint — The Guardian -
• First Thing: Federal agencies blaming Democrats for shutdown in possible breach of law — The Guardian -
• American Soldiers in American Cities — New York Times World -
• US archivist ousted after refusing to let Trump give Eisenhower’s sword to King Charles – reports — The Guardian -
• US government shutdown: Donald Trump promises firings and cuts to ‘Democrats’ favorite projects’ if shutdown continues – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Trump officials push claim that US in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels — The Guardian -

The Manchester synagogue attack, where police accidentally shot one victim, fuels fears of antisemitism in Britain and prompts arrests in the investigation, while across Europe, drone sightings cause flight halts at Munich Airport and Russia is accused of persistently targeting British satellites.

• Metropolitan police officer arrested after undercover BBC investigation — The Guardian -
• How an Attack on a Synagogue in Manchester Unfolded — New York Times World -
• Manchester Synagogue Terrorist Was Under Investigation for Rape — New York Times World -

• Three more arrests in synagogue attack investigation; Lammy heckled at vigil for Manchester synagogue attack – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Rabbi who confronted Manchester synagogue attacker vows community will not be defeated — The Guardian -
• Synagogue Attack on Yom Kippur in Manchester, UK: What We Know — New York Times World -
• Family pay tribute to Manchester ‘hero’ believed to have been accidentally shot by police — The Guardian -
• French Photojournalist Killed in Drone Attack in Ukraine — New York Times World -
• Manchester synagogue terrorist was on bail for alleged rape — The Guardian -
• Manchester synagogue attack: charity volunteer among injured — The Guardian -
• What do we know about Jihad al-Shamie, the Manchester synagogue attacker? — The Guardian -
• We are heartbroken after synagogue attack, says senior UK Jewish politician — The Guardian -
• Calls for police to shoot down drones after Munich airport disruption – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Finland Court Dismisses Case About Cutting Cables in Baltic Sea — New York Times World -
• Manchester synagogue attack: one victim apparently shot dead by police — The Guardian -
• Flights Are Briefly Halted at Munich Airport After Drone Sightings — New York Times World -
• Father of Manchester synagogue attacker condemns ‘heinous act’ — The Guardian -
• ‘We are one community, this will not break us’: Manchester reacts to synagogue attack — The Guardian -
• Manchester Synagogue Attack Fuels Fears of Antisemitism in Britain — New York Times World -
• Manchester synagogue attack: what do we know so far? — The Guardian -
• Chief rabbi urges ‘national soul-searching’ after Manchester synagogue attack — The Guardian -
• Munich airport reopens after halting flights because of drone sightings — The Guardian -
• Munich airport reopens after drone sightings force closure — BBC World -
• Attacker at British Synagogue Is Identified — New York Times World -
• ‘No evidence’ alleged rape of woman in Oxfordshire took place, say police — The Guardian -
• Russia persistently targeting British satellites, UK Space Command chief says — The Guardian -
• Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ to face trial in France — The Guardian -
• Russia targets UK military satellites on weekly basis — BBC World -
• Six minutes of terror: how Manchester synagogue attack unfolded — The Guardian -

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is sentenced to over four years in prison for prostitution-related charges after apologizing for his behavior, as other significant criminal cases unfold including a Texas man facing hate-crime charges and a Quebec gang shooting signaling brazen tactics.

• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison and given $500,000 fine – live updates — The Guardian -
• 'I love you, I'm sorry': What Sean 'Diddy' Combs did the moment he learned his sentence — BBC World -
• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison on prostitution-related charges — The Guardian -

• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs calls behavior ‘disgusting’ and apologizes ahead of sentencing — The Guardian -
• Man who murdered two-week-old son in Somerset baby unit to serve at least 18 years — The Guardian -
• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to know — The Guardian -
• Fears Quebec Starbucks gang shooting could signal shift to brazen tactics — The Guardian -
• ‘Won’t be silenced’: court outburst by former NSW police officer accused of double murder — The Guardian -
• 'I lost my way' - Diddy begs judge for leniency on eve of sentencing — BBC World -
• Texas Megachurch Pastor Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse — New York Times World -

Japan faces a beer shortage due to a cyber-attack, while South Korea's 'Buddhistcore' aesthetic gains traction, Sarah Mullally becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Madagascar's president faces Gen Z protests, and reports highlight the 'motherhood penalty' in pay and companies earning billions in Australia while paying no income tax.

• Is South Korea’s ‘Buddhistcore’ Aesthetic a Fad or a Spiritual Awakening? — New York Times World -
• Conservatives would take UK out of ECHR, Badenoch confirms — The Guardian -
• Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs to miss Oasis tour leg for cancer treatment — The Guardian -

• Sarah Burton turns up the glamour volume at Givenchy in Paris — The Guardian -
• Conservative church group condemns choice of female Archbishop of Canterbury — BBC World -
• Sarah Mullally Is Named as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury — New York Times World -
• UK political class ‘poisoned by wealth’, says Zack Polanski as he sets out plan to tax assets of richest 1% – UK politics live — The Guardian -
• ‘Stronger every day’: 12-year-old who survived Minneapolis school shooting returns to class — The Guardian -
• French Prime Minister Vows to Let Parliament Decide on Budget Bill — New York Times World -
• ‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five — The Guardian -
• Behind the Gen Z protesters who want to force Madagascar's president from power — BBC World -
• Michelle Mone says she has ‘no wish’ to remain a Conservative peer — The Guardian -
• Kenyans prove paternity case against UK soldiers — BBC World -
• Kenyans prove paternity case against UK soldiers — BBC World -
• Celebrations in Luxembourg as new Crown Duke sworn in — BBC World -
• Starmer will hand Britain over to Farage, says Green party leader Zack Polanski — The Guardian -
• Hartlepool strips Peter Mandelson of civic honour — The Guardian -
• Fathers entitled to equal parental leave, South Africa's top court rules — BBC World -
• Czechs begin voting in election that could return populist to power — The Guardian -
• California governor under pressure over bill to ban cookware made with Pfas — The Guardian -
• Japan faces Asahi beer shortage after cyber-attack — BBC World -
• Japan faces Asahi beer shortage after cyber-attack — BBC World -
• Andrew Hastie quits Coalition frontbench over immigration policy dispute — The Guardian -
• What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election — New York Times World -
• Fungi finds: UK citizen scientists make rare pink and purple discoveries — The Guardian -
• Taylor Swift on Travis, new tracks and baking bread — BBC World -
• ‘Czech Trump’ Andrej Babis Is Poised to Return as Prime Minister in Elections — New York Times World -
• ‘I use cannabis as medicine’: the US basketball player facing execution in Indonesia over $400 of gummies — The Guardian -
• Thai killer of Cambodian opposition politician sentenced to life in prison — BBC World -
• Thai killer of Cambodian opposition politician sentenced to life in prison — BBC World -
• China remembers ‘guiding light’ Jane Goodall’s wildlife conservation work — The Guardian -
• Two Australian women and four children escape Syrian detention camp and flee to Victoria — The Guardian -
• ‘Stranded’ aged care or disability patients occupy up to one in 10 hospital beds in Australia, report finds — The Guardian -
• Wetherspoon’s boss vows to keep price rises to a minimum as he criticises energy bills — The Guardian -
• India and China to resume direct flights after a five-year ban — BBC World -
• David Hockney iPad drawings of Yorkshire Wolds to be sold at auction — The Guardian -
• Public hospital psychiatrists to receive 20% pay rise after winning dispute with NSW Health — The Guardian -
• Optus among companies earning billions in Australia but paying no income tax — The Guardian -
• Japan days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry due to cyber attack – reports — The Guardian -
• No traces of banned chemical thiometon found in blueberries, NSW authorities say, contradicting previous claim — The Guardian -
• Papua New Guinea considers age restrictions on social media amid fears voices will be ‘silenced’ — The Guardian -

Storm Amy brings fatalities and power outages to Ireland, a massive fire continues at California's Chevron refinery, deadly earthquakes devastate communities in the Philippines, and a historic blackout hits Spain and Portugal due to overvoltage, highlighting global vulnerability to environmental and infrastructure crises.

• One person dead and thousands of homes without power as Storm Amy arrives — The Guardian -
• Fatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in Australia — BBC World -
• Massive fire at Chevron refinery in California contained, officials say — BBC World -

• Climbing star, 23, dies after falling from Yosemite's El Capitan — BBC World -
• Climbing star, 23, dies after falling from Yosemite's El Capitan — BBC World -
• Fire still burning at California Chevron refinery following explosion — The Guardian -
• Blackout in Spain and Portugal 'first of its kind', report finds — BBC World -
• Weather tracker: wet conditions raise risk of flooding in south-eastern Europe — The Guardian -
• Animal bones found in search for girl who vanished 55 years ago — BBC World -
• Animal bones found in search for girl who vanished 55 years ago — BBC World -
• Search for missing 4-year-old boy in SA scaled back as police ask public not to call with ‘opinions’ — The Guardian -
• 'When I stand, I feel dizzy': Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling in ghost towns — BBC World -
• 'When I stand, I feel dizzy': Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling in ghost towns — BBC World -
• SA Ambulance received no alerts from service meant to notify authorities during Optus triple zero outage last month — The Guardian -
• Philippines President Says Tents Needed to Shelter Earthquake Survivors — New York Times World -