Aid group warns more than 54,000 children in Gaza face life-threatening malnutrition Malnutrition is a life-threatening issue that puts children’s long-term health and development at risk. Euronews · Oct 9, 2025
This underrated Keira Knightley thriller is streaming on Netflix —here's why you should watch it before 'The Woman in Cabin 10' The 2019 political drama 'Official Secrets' also stars Matt Smith, Matthew Goode, Indira Varma and Ralph Fiennes Tom’s Guide · Oct 9, 2025
Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to implement the first phase of Gaza peace plan, Trump says Trump took to social media to announce the striking of a deal between Israel and Hamas to implement the first phase of his 21-point peace plan, unveiled late September, which aims to fully end the war across multiple phases. Euronews · Oct 9, 2025
Gaza ceasefire deal: what has been agreed for first phase and why now? Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisoners The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025
‘Humanitarian’ visa must be created for Pacific Islanders displaced by climate crisis, experts say Calls for reform to allow people across the Pacific threatened by climate crisis to more easily migrate, particularly to New Zealand The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025
How Donald Trump Pulled Off His Gaza Deal It was a typically theatrical moment for the man who loves to publicly boast of being the "peacemaker-in-chief." International Business Times · Oct 9, 2025
Former hostages celebrate news of initial plan to end Gaza conflict UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres urged all parties to obey the terms of the deal. Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025
What happens next after Israel and Hamas agree ‘first phase’ of Gaza peace deal? ANALYSIS: US president Donald Trump announced the deal Wednesday evening, calling it ‘the first steps toward a strong, durable, and everlasting peace’. Bel Trew explains what may come next. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
UN strives to work with new Syrian government to determine the fate of the missing The head of a U.N. body established to determine what happened to potentially hundreds of thousands of people missing in Syria says it's essential to find a way to work together with a new Syrian commission The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Ebola outbreak in southern Congo shows signs of containment with no new cases, WHO reports The World Health Organization says an Ebola outbreak in southern Congo is starting to be contained The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
United Nations to cut 25% of its global peacekeeping force in response to US funding strains The United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations, forcing thousands of soldiers in the next several months to evacuate far-flung global hotspots as a result of the latest U.S. funding cuts to the world body The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Nearly 55,000 children in Gaza under age 5 may be acutely malnourished, a new UN study finds A new study says more than 54,600 children younger than 5 in Gaza may be acutely malnourished, with more than 12,800 severely affected The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Almost 55,000 preschool children in Gaza acutely malnourished, Lancet study estimates Study shows clear link between Israeli aid restrictions and malnutrition among children aged between six months and five years The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025
Deadline looms for Rajoelina as Madagascar unrest grows over shortages Mass protests in Madagascar over power cuts, water shortages and alleged corruption have put President Andry Rajoelina under growing pressure, with a youth-led movement giving him until Wednesday night to meet its demands or face a nationwide strike. Radio France Internationale · Oct 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 Costa Rica nominates Rebeca Grynspan for UN secretary-general Costa Rica has put forward diplomat and former Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as a candidate for the United Nations secretary-general position
International Business Times · Oct 8, 2025 'Daily Struggle For Survival' For Haiti Children, UN Report Says Fifteen-year-old Ania was raped by several men as she was fetching water, one of hundreds of thousands of young victims of gang violence that has engulfed Haiti and turned children's lives into a "daily struggle for survival," UNICEF warned in a report Wednesday.
The Conversation · Oct 8, 2025 Organised crime may be infiltrating Timor-Leste’s government. One minister is sounding the alarm Two decades after Timor-Leste gained its independence, the country is a complicated and qualified success story. Poverty and deep economic problems persist, but the country boasts a thriving democracy. Its ascension to the ASEAN regional bloc will come later this month.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 UNICEF warns that number of children in Haiti displaced by violence has nearly doubled A new UNICEF report has found that the number of children displaced by violence in Haiti has nearly doubled to 680,000
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025 The Guardian view on Cop30: Starmer must stop havering and announce that he’s going to Brazil Editorial: With global heating on a dangerous trajectory, it would be unforgivable for the prime minister to miss the summit in Belém
AAP · Oct 8, 2025 No Opera House 'free-for-all' after court's protest ban Police have vowed to crack down on anyone defying a court order that banned a planned pro-Palestine rally at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
The Conversation · Oct 8, 2025 The alleged British links to mass deforestation and displacement in a conflict few have even heard of UK banks, energy giants and arms exporters are at the heart of one of the world’s least-known human rights and environmental crises, our research has revealed.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025 NHS doctor who posted about 7 October Hamas attacks referred to tribunal for second time Interim hearing had found Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, who has said Israel was ‘humiliated’ by attacks, did not pose risk to patients
Radio France Internationale · Oct 8, 2025 French consumer group sounds alarm on sugary, ultra processed dairy products for children A French consumer watchdog has slammed ten popular children’s dairy products, warning they’re overloaded with sugar, salt, fat, and ultra-processed ingredients, putting young consumers’ health at serious risk.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 The EU offers new protections for farmers as it seeks to build support for Mercosur trade deal The European Union has unveiled proposals to protect farmers from being undercut by imports from South America
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 Biking to Brazil, activists urge greener transport at UN climate talks A group of climate activists is cycling to the world’s biggest climate summit and without stepping onto a plane