Madagascar enters military rule as colonel seizes power Madagascar's new military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, said he would soon be sworn in as the country's president as the African Union suspended the island nation after a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. Africa • 15 Oct 25
Madagascar enters military rule as colonel seizes power Madagascar's new military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, said he would soon be sworn in as the country's president as the African Union suspended the island nation after a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. Africa • 15 Oct 25
UN seeks Gaza aid boost as Hamas hands over more bodies Aid trucks have been entering Gaza and Israel resumed preparations to open the main Rafah crossing as Hamas handed over more bodies of dead hostages, following a dispute over the implementation of the ceasefire. Middle East • 15 Oct 25
UN seeks Gaza aid boost as Hamas hands over more bodies Aid trucks have been entering Gaza and Israel resumed preparations to open the main Rafah crossing as Hamas handed over more bodies of dead hostages, following a dispute over the implementation of the ceasefire. Middle East • 15 Oct 25
Gaza ceasefire outlook darkens as Israel delays aid Israel has delayed aid into Gaza and kept the enclave's border shut, while re-emergent Hamas fighters were seen executing men in the street, darkening the outlook for US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war. Middle East • 14 Oct 25
Gaza ceasefire outlook darkens as Israel delays aid Israel has delayed aid into Gaza and kept the enclave's border shut, while re-emergent Hamas fighters were seen executing men in the street, darkening the outlook for US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war. Middle East • 14 Oct 25
Mokyr, Aghion and Howitt win 2025 Nobel economics prize Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the 2025 Nobel economics prize for "having explained innovation-driven economic growth", the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said today. Business • 13 Oct 25
Mokyr, Aghion and Howitt win 2025 Nobel economics prize Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the 2025 Nobel economics prize for "having explained innovation-driven economic growth", the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said today. Business • 13 Oct 25
Gaza ceasefire holds ahead of expected hostage release A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held in Gaza for a third day ahead of the expected release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Middle East • 12 Oct 25
Gaza ceasefire holds ahead of expected hostage release A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held in Gaza for a third day ahead of the expected release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Middle East • 12 Oct 25
French PM urges end to 'ridiculous spectacle' Reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has urged France's political parties to work together to put an end to the "ridiculous spectacle" seen in recent days, as he faces a Monday deadline to present a budget. France • 11 Oct 25
French PM urges end to 'ridiculous spectacle' Reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has urged France's political parties to work together to put an end to the "ridiculous spectacle" seen in recent days, as he faces a Monday deadline to present a budget. France • 11 Oct 25
Zelensky says he held 'productive' call with Trump Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he discussed Russian attacks on the Ukrainian energy system in a "positive and productive" call with US President Donald Trump. Ukraine • 11 Oct 25
Zelensky says he held 'productive' call with Trump Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he discussed Russian attacks on the Ukrainian energy system in a "positive and productive" call with US President Donald Trump. Ukraine • 11 Oct 25
Over 500,000 return to Gaza City since ceasefire Gaza's civil defence agency has said more than 500,000 people have returned to Gaza City since a ceasefire took effect. Middle East • 12 Oct 25
Over 500,000 return to Gaza City since ceasefire Gaza's civil defence agency has said more than 500,000 people have returned to Gaza City since a ceasefire took effect. Middle East • 12 Oct 25
NY Attorney General Letitia James indicted for bank fraud New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime foe of US President Donald Trump, has been indicted on criminal charges for bank fraud, the US Justice Department has said. US • 10 Oct 25
NY Attorney General Letitia James indicted for bank fraud New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime foe of US President Donald Trump, has been indicted on criminal charges for bank fraud, the US Justice Department has said. US • 10 Oct 25
US might impose more sanctions on Russia, Trump says US President Donald Trump said his administration "might" impose more sanctions on Russia. Ukraine • 09 Oct 25
US might impose more sanctions on Russia, Trump says US President Donald Trump said his administration "might" impose more sanctions on Russia. Ukraine • 09 Oct 25
