The remains handed over to Israel by Hamas on Monday evening have been confirmed not to belong to any of the identified missing hostages, according to a senior Israeli official and another source familiar with the case. Israeli authorities initially reported receiving a casket from Hamas through Gaza, believing it contained a deceased hostage. However, after forensic testing, it was determined that the remains did not match any of the 13 hostages who are still considered missing in Gaza. Prime

RSF Claims Control of Army Base in El Fasher Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced the capture of the national army’s headquarters in El Fasher, the last major army position in the Darfur region in western Sudan. Two RSF-released videos posted on Sunday show their fighters celebrating in front of signage for the army’s Sixth Infantry Division. The footage has been verified in terms of location by Reuters, but the precise date remains unconfirmed. The Sudanese army has not

Napoleon's 1812 Russian Campaign - A Deadly Outbreak Toward the end of his leadership, Napoleon Bonaparte, the French emperor, launched an ambitious campaign in 1812, leading an army of more than 500,000 soldiers into Russia. Within half a year, after a grueling retreat, only a fraction—tens of thousands—managed to make it back to France. This ill-fated military effort is remembered as one of history’s most devastating campaigns, with massive casualties resulting not only from combat, but

ENGLAND The General Tarleton, North Yorkshire Tommy Banks, a renowned chef from Yorkshire, is best known for the Michelin-starred Black Swan at Oldstead. His pub roots trace back to his family-run establishment, where he started behind the bar. In 2023, he expanded into pub restoration through his hospitality venture, beginning with the reopening of the General Tarleton in Ferrensby, near Harrogate. This eight-room inn offers elevated pub favourites crafted with regional ingredients – think

US President Donald Trump has declared an immediate halt to all ongoing trade discussions with Canada in response to a televised ad criticizing the tariffs he implemented against the country. The commercial, funded by Ontario’s provincial government, featured a quote from former President Ronald Reagan—widely regarded as a conservative icon—stating that tariffs "hurt every American." Reacting on social media, Trump denounced the ad as "FAKE" and "egregious,"

Scientists have recently identified a new quasi-moon orbiting close to Earth—a small asteroid that has likely gone unnoticed for nearly six decades. The discovery sheds light on objects that share a similar orbital path to our planet. Named 2025 PN7, this space rock is classified as a near-Earth asteroid. It revolves around the sun in a yearly orbit much like Earth’s. What sets it apart is its consistent proximity to our planet during its journey around the sun. Unlike temporary satellites such

Потужне торнадо пронеслося на північ від Парижа, спричинивши серйозні наслідки. Буревій перекинув три будівельні крани, що призвело до загибелі однієї людини та важких поранень ще чотирьох. Про інцидент повідомили офіційні джерела. За оприлюдненою інформацією, серед постраждалих – 23-річний працівник будівництва, який загинув на місці. Загальна кількість травмованих становить 10 осіб, з них четверо залишаються в критичному стані. Найбільших руйнувань зазнало місто Ермон, яке знаходиться

Exploring Haunted Asylums and Their Eerie Histories Steve Roberts isn’t entirely convinced that ghosts exist, but he struggles to find another explanation for what he experienced earlier this year at the infamous Pennhurst Asylum in Pennsylvania. In May, Roberts attended the Pennhurst Paracon—an event dedicated to paranormal exploration—at the vast facility, which was shuttered in 1986 and is widely believed to be haunted. “It's the allure of the unknown,” said Roberts, a tech

Four individuals have lost their lives in Nairobi, Kenya, after security forces opened fire and released teargas in an attempt to control large crowds gathered at a stadium where the late opposition leader Raila Odinga was lying in state. Odinga, a central figure in Kenyan politics for many years, passed away at the age of 80 in India on Wednesday, where he had been undergoing medical treatment. A former political prisoner, Odinga ran for the presidency five times without success. Tensions

Російські військовослужбовці, які потрапили до полону в Україні, утримуються згідно з нормами міжнародного права — зокрема, їм дозволяється користуватися магазином, якщо вони мають власні кошти. Журналісти РБК-Україна відвідали один із подібних таборів для військовополонених і поділилися своїми спостереженнями. На території табору, окрім житлових приміщень, розміщено медичний пункт, храм та крамницю. "Це греко-католицька церква, однак тут можуть молитися й російські полонені — релігійна

Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce issued "Notice No. 62 of 2025". Unlike ordinary administrative updates, this one has disrupted the delicate trade truce between China and the United States. The announcement outlined broad new restrictions on rare earth exports, strengthening China’s hold over the global supply of these key materials—reigniting concerns in Washington about China’s strategic economic position. China dominates the rare earth processing industry, which is

Prince William Visits Grieving Widow A Cardiff widow who hosted the Prince of Wales at her home to talk about her husband's suicide described the experience as overwhelming and emotional. During their heartfelt discussion, Rhian Mannings shared with Prince William that her husband, Paul, tragically took his own life just five days after the couple lost their baby son George in 2012, at only one year old. In response to her personal loss, Ms. Mannings founded a charity to support grieving

• Russia has the potential to carry out attacks far into Europe, Poland’s foreign minister warned during a visit to London. Speaking beside the wreckage of a Russian-operated Shahed-136 drone shot down in Ukraine, Radosław Sikorski stressed the need for stronger protective measures, such as a “drone wall” along the eastern edge of Europe. He also expressed hope that the United States would provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles for its defense. Sikorski emphasized the importance of

The UK job market appears to be stabilising following a period of increased unemployment that was largely attributed to recent tax hikes initiated by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. As Reeves prepares to unveil her budget on 26 November, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the unemployment rate edged up to 4.8% in the three months to August, compared to 4.7% in July. Economists had anticipated the rate would remain unchanged during the period. Additional data from HM

NASA’s Artemis III and the Challenge of Returning to the Moon There has been growing pressure on the United States to send astronauts back to the moon by the end of this decade, with advocacy coming from both political parties and the scientific community. However, beneath this national ambition lies a complex array of obstacles. NASA intends to rely on SpaceX’s Starship — the largest and most powerful rocket ever built — for part of its lunar mission. But with the vehicle still in the

The Trump administration has initiated large-scale layoffs of federal employees as part of an effort to gain leverage over Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown. "Reductions in force have begun," confirmed White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought on Friday via a social media post, referencing the term commonly abbreviated as "RIFs". A spokesperson for the office verified that the layoffs were underway and described them as “significant.”

BEIJING/LOS ANGELES, Oct 10 - China will begin imposing port charges on ships that are owned, operated, built, or registered in the United States starting Tuesday, in response to similar fees implemented by the U.S. targeting vessels linked to China, according to China’s transport ministry on Friday. Later that day, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of measures, including raising tariffs on Chinese goods to 100% and setting restrictions on vital software exports, citing

STOCKHOLM, Oct 9 (Reuters) – Hungarian author Laszlo Krasznahorkai received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, honored "for his powerful and visionary body of work that, amid scenes of looming catastrophe, testifies to the enduring strength of art." The Swedish Academy, which presents the prestigious award valued at 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.2 million), described Krasznahorkai as "an epic writer in the tradition of Central European literature stretching from

Ukraine Conflict Update • The Kremlin is reportedly engaging in a strategic campaign of intimidation aimed at preventing the United States from providing Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). On Wednesday, Russian lawmaker Andrei Kartapolov commented that the weapon system is familiar to Russian forces, who have previously countered it in Syria. He warned that those supplying or using these missiles would face consequences. Meanwhile,

Oct 7 (Reuters) - Tesla has introduced more budget-friendly versions of its popular Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan. Priced at $39,990 and $36,990 respectively, these new models aim to attract new buyers, though some critics feel the prices are still too high to appeal broadly to cost-conscious consumers. CEO Elon Musk has previously emphasized the importance of offering a car priced under $30,000—after incentives—to capture a larger share of the market. The company is responding to declining