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As the war between Israel and Hamas enters its sixth day, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening. At least 1,200 people are now confirmed dead in the Palestinian enclave and more than 300,000 displaced as Israel mulls a ground invasion. Washington's top diplomat Antony Blinken is travelling to the Middle East for a trip aimed at demonstrating support for Israel, encouraging the release of hostages and preventing a wider war from breaking out.

Many Latin American governments have condemned the terror attacks on Israel by Hamas. They have also made a point of expressing their solidarity with Palestinians.

Israeli forces shelled southern Lebanon after rocket attacks by the Islamist militant group Hezbollah. Israeli airstrikes also continued in Gaza.

According to US estimates, at least 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022. Behind the statistics are families grappling with the loss of fathers and husbands. For the widows left behind, resilience is not just an option but a necessity as they take on the responsibility of raising their children alone, often in difficult financial circumstances. Our France 2 colleagues went to meet several Ukrainian widows and their families.

Mohamed Muiz's recent victory in the Maldives presidential runoff could mark a significant turning point in the tiny nation's political landscape. DW takes a look at how its relations with India and China might shift.

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israeli opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid reacted to Hamas's surprise attack on Israel from Gaza. The incursion, which killed hundreds of Israelis, is being called "Israel's 9/11". Hundreds of Palestinians living in Gaza have been killed in retaliatory Israeli air strikes. Asked how he saw the situation playing out, Lapid said "the endgame is, there will be no Hamas in Gaza".

Hamas fighters on Saturday launched an unprecedented deadly assault on Israel, catching Israeli intelligence services off-guard. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed the militant group will pay a heavy price. As Israel responds with force, razing whole districts in Gaza, the Hamas-run Palestinian enclave, residents there are being left with nowhere to go.

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israeli opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid reacted to Hamas's surprise attack on Israel from Gaza. The incursion, which killed hundreds of Israelis, is being called "Israel's 9/11".

On Day Five of the war between Israel and Hamas, we try to shed some light on the ambiguous role played by social media platforms with our Science and Tech editor Julia Sieger.

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit western Afghanistan in the same region where a quake over the weekend claimed more than 2,000 lives.

Five months after ethnic violence broke out in Manipur, ongoing divisions have dragged the state into what many experts have described as a civil war. Clashes are continuing, despite the presence of the army.

On In The Press for Tuesday, October 10, we bring you reactions from the Israeli and Arab-language dailies and beyond after the Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli siege of Gaza. Also, we look at how Russia could benefit from the crisis. Plus, we explore the backlash after 30 Harvard student groups penned a letter solely blaming Israel for the unrest.