Madagascar president who took power in coup accuses protesters of trying to trigger another one Young people take to streets to voice anger at water and power cuts, and corruption in political system The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025
Italy-Libya Migration Pact Under Scrutiny As Bullets Fly Years of criticism of an EU-backed migration pact between Italy and Libya are coming to a head as migrant rescuers say the Libyan coastguard has begun firing directly at them. International Business Times · Oct 3, 2025
Trump's Deployment Of Troops In The Caribbean Has Shut Down Busy Drug-Trafficking Route, Insiders Say: 'Totally Controlled' The Trump administration's deployment of troops and vessels in the Caribbean has effectively shut down a busy drug-trafficking corridor in the region, insiders said Latin Times · Oct 3, 2025
Egypt foreign minister urges Hamas to accept Trump Gaza plan and disarm Hamas reportedly split on response to deal as US president sets Sunday deadline for militant group to reply The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025
Madagascar's President Denounces 'Coup' Attempt In Day Of Fresh Protests Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina condemned on Friday what he said was an attempt to topple his government as fresh protests flared against the political elite and years of misrule. International Business Times · Oct 3, 2025
U.N. food agency to suspend food aid for 750,000 people in Somalia next month The U.N. food agency has announced cuts to food assistance for hundreds of thousands in Somalia, where millions face the devastating effects of climate change and severe hunger The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025
UN-backed Climate Banking Alliance Ceases Operations The Net-Zero Banking Alliance, a UN-backed initiative seeking carbon neutral investments by banks, announced Friday its immediate shutdown -- at a time of faltering climate commitments in the United States and Europe. International Business Times · Oct 3, 2025
Unesco veteran Matoko pitches reform agenda ahead of leadership vote The UN's scientific and cultural agency, Unesco, faces criticism for being slow, politicised and short of funds. As it prepares to choose a successor to its French director general, Audrey Azoulay, on Monday, Congolese veteran Firmin Édouard Matoko tells RFI that his three decades inside the organisation are an asset… Radio France Internationale · Oct 3, 2025
Taliban’s foreign minister to visit India after UNSC lifts travel ban Muttaqi’s trip to Delhi marks the first ever visit by a Taliban leader to India after the hardline Islamist group captured power in Afghanistan The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025
Make green great again: Can appeals to the wallet make climate policy an election-winner? In this week’s newsletter: At a major gathering in New York, climate advocates say that language has to change The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025
Pope Leo XIV Blesses a Block of Ice in Bizarre Protest Against Trump and GOP Climate Deniers Pope Leo XIV dramatically blessed melting ice to condemn climate denial, urging political leaders to act before more damage is done. International Business Times UK · Oct 3, 2025
Greta Thunberg Gaza flotilla live: Netanyahu ‘ordered Israeli military to attack’ vessels carrying aid for starving Palestinians Two boats were struck earlier in September with a drone and incendiary device The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025
Last Flotilla Boat Sails On Towards Gaza After Israel Interceptions The only remaining boat in a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza sailed towards the war-torn Palestinian territory on Friday, after Israeli navy interceptions of its fellow vessels drew worldwide protests. International Business Times · Oct 3, 2025
Manchester attack latest: Jihad Al-Shamie influenced by ‘extremist Islamist ideology’ as three more arrested Six people arrested in connection with terror attack The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2025 The ‘relentless years’: ABC has shaken off culture of fear created by external pressure, Hugh Marks tells supporters Managing director predicts broadcaster will be stronger in 50 years’ time. Plus: Private Media chief upsets business travellers all over the world
The Conversation · Oct 3, 2025 Who wrote the cabinet paper recommending NZ not recognise a Palestinian state? In the controversy and debate following Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ announcement at the United Nations last week that New Zealand would not yet recognise Palestine as a state, it was easy to overlook a small but telling detail.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025 Manchester attack: two killed and three injured after terrorist drives into grounds of synagogue and stabs worshippers Police say Jihad Al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent, was behind car and knife attack that left three people seriously injured
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025 Netanyahu suggests ‘weakness on terrorism’ led to UK synagogue attack Israeli PM calls for ‘strength and unity’ while foreign minister accuses UK of inaction against antisemitism
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025 Sophie tackles jungle, turns seamstress and bags gorilla toy on DR Congo visit The Duchess of Edinburgh visited the DRC to shine a light on sexual violence in the country.
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025 Sophie says sexual violence should ‘get under your skin’ during DR Congo visit The Duchess of Edinburgh spent four days in the country during a secret high-security trip to ‘shine a light’ on the ‘weaponisation of rape’.
Latin Times · Oct 2, 2025 UN Human Rights Chief Urges For Funding For Haiti Mission: 'Without Them, The Worst May Be Yet To Come' The United Nations' Human Rights Chief welcomed the decision to expand the security mission for Haiti but warned that it is imperative to implement it soon
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025 Israel intercepted Gaza aid flotilla in international waters – is it legal? Israel’s interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla raises legal questions about enforcing blockades in international waters
Cinemablend · Oct 2, 2025 ‘You Are My Hero:’ Reese Witherspoon, Leonardo DiCaprio And More Paid Tribute To Jane Goodall Following Her Death Many celebrities are saying goodbye to Jane Goodall.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025 Iran may release hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees into Iraq and Turkey Tehran considers move as part of multi-pronged offensive after bombing of nuclear sites and restoration of sanctions
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025 World’s oldest army unveils new uniform – but keeps iconic Renaissance-style garb The pope’s army on Tuesday unveiled an additional uniform for nonceremonial, formal occasions