If the person’s identity is confirmed as that of a dead hostage, it will mean six others are still in Gaza.
French police launch investigation into Al Fayed sex-trafficking allegations
The opulent Ritz Hotel, in the heart of Paris, is likely to be a prominent target of the investigation.
Inside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of war
With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza’s future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.
Democrats hit back and a winning message – four election night takeaways
It was an encouraging night for the Democratic Party who scored some decisive wins. Here’s what we learned.
‘One of us’: Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country
A professor describes Mamdani as “one of us” while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old’s victory.
Trump U-turns to renominate billionaire for Nasa chief
Jared Isaacman’s initial nomination was withdrawn by the president in May during his high-profile feud with Elon Musk.
Several critically injured after driver rams into 10 people on French island
A man in his early 30s drove deliberately into people on the Ile d’Oléron off the French coast, a local mayor says.
Cruise ship that left woman to die on island boarded by investigators
Officials from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority boarded the Coral Adventurer on Wednesday morning local time.
Cruise ship that left woman to die on island boarded by investigators
Officials from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority boarded the Coral Adventurer on Wednesday morning local time.
In Mamdani’s New York win, India’s Nehru finds an echo
At his New York victory rally, Zohran Mamdani gave a nod to Nehru’s iconic speech marking India’s independence.


