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THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS - OCTOBER 22: International Court of Justice (ICJ) gathers to issue an advisory opinion assessing the legal consequences of Israeli restrictions on United Nations (UN) agencies in the Hague, Netherlands on October 22, 2025. (Photo b

Israel must ease Gaza aid passage, provide 'basic needs'

The International Court of Justice has said that Israel is obliged to ease the passage of aid into Gaza, stressing it had to provide Palestinians with "basic needs" essential to survival.

Middle East • 22 Oct

Nicolas Sarkozy waves as his wife carla bruni stands beside him

Sarkozy being protected by security guards in jail

France's interior minister has confirmed that former president Nicolas Sarkozy would be protected by two security officers while serving jail time in a criminal conspiracy case involving Libya.

World • 22 Oct

Laurence des Cars, Director of the Louvre museum in Paris

'Insufficient' camera coverage of outside walls - Louvre

The Louvre museum in Paris has admitted that there was inadequate security camera coverage of the outside walls, responding to questions about the theft of priceless royal jewels last weekend.

Europe • 22 Oct

a view of the “Vermelho” hotel, owned by French designer Christian Louboutin

Unspoilt corner of Portugal fears high-end tourism

Above the pine forests and dunes that stretch along the nearly deserted beaches of southwestern Portugal, cranes rise from building sites soon to be luxury hotels - a sign of the region's contentious transformation into a playground for the wealthy.

News Lens • 22 Oct

Eurostar plans double-decker train as competition rises

Eurostar said today it will run double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel for the first time, as it faces potential competition on its routes between London and mainland Europe.

Business • 22 Oct

North Korea fires ballistic missile - S Korea military

North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile, South Korea's military said, its first such launch in months.

World • 22 Oct

US President Donald Trump says he hopes the 'tremendous' sanctions on Russia will be short-lived (file pic)

US announces heavy sanctions package on Russia

US President Donald Trump is slapping Russia with one of the biggest ever packages of US sanctions after concluding that Vladimir Putin was not being "honest and forthright" in Ukraine talks, the US treasury chief has said.

US • 22 Oct

The Mare Jonio ship of Mediterranea Saving Humans, a non-governmental organisation in Italy

Italian rescuers accused of assisting illegal immigration

Six members of an Italian charity which rescues migrants in the Mediterranean Sea have gone on trial in Sicily, accused of aiding illegal immigration.

Europe • 21 Oct

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy addresses the press

France's Sarkozy: from palace to prison

Nicolas Sarkozy entered the Élysée Palace in 2007, boasting hyperactive energy and a vision to transform France, but lost office after just one term. The ex-president has now gone to prison in a spectacular downfall.