Ahn Hak-sop, whose wishes to return to North Korea before he dies, failed his attempt on Wednesday.
Israel will begin talks to free all hostages, Netanyahu says
Earlier this week, a Hamas source said the armed group had agreed to a temporary ceasefire proposal from mediators.
Israel tells medics and aid groups to prepare for Gaza City evacuation
Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says it rejects “any step that would undermine what remains of the health system”.
Appeals court throws out Trump’s $500m civil fraud penalty
In its 323-page ruling, the New York judges stated that the fine was excessive, and likely violated the US Constitution.
French streamer’s death ‘not due to trauma’, autopsy finds
The online personality known as Jean Pormanove was found dead in his home in Nice on Monday.
If a Putin-Zelensky summit takes place, where could it be?
Geneva, Istanbul and Budapest have been put forward as potential locations – but bilateral talks still remain a long way off.
UK backs call for Israel to allow foreign media into Gaza
Governments from 27 countries, including France and Germany, say journalists in Gaza must be protected.
McDonald’s Japan postpones toy promo after Pokémon complaints
Fast-food giant postpones “One Piece” trading card promotion after Pokémon giveaway led to bulk-buying and cards sold online.
Three more species of giraffe than previously thought – can you spot the difference?
Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.
Three more species of giraffe than previously thought, scientists say
Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.


