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The German chancellor expressed support for Egypt's efforts to mediate in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg was detained by the British police in central London on Tuesday, where she and other activists had gathered to protest outside a major oil and gas conference.

The gunman's motives remain unclear, but Belgium's federal prosecutor in charge of terrorism has taken over the case, with the suspect at large. Belgium's prime minister said the victims were both Swedish.

ndia's top court on Tuesday refused to legalize same-sex marriages, passing the responsibility back to Parliament in a ruling that disappointed campaigners for LGBTQ+ rights in the world's most populous country.

U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday for meetings with Israeli leaders during a Middle East trip that was upended by a strike on a Gaza hospital on Tuesday (October 17) in which hundreds of Palestinians were killed.

We take a look at the history and cost of the French anti-terror mission, Operation Sentinelle, as more of its troops are being deployed across France. We also find out how it has been saving the government money on missions that are often outside its initial remit to fight terrorism.

India's Supreme Court has said it cannot legalize same-sex marriage, saying the decision must rest with parliament. However, the court issued a directive "safeguarding rights" of the LGBTQ community.

The Iron Dome, or "Kippat Barzel" in Hebrew, is widely regarded as one of the most important tools in Israel's arsenal. In part, that's because it is thought to be highly effective. The mobile all-weather defense system is designed to protect Israeli citizens by launching guided missiles to intercept incoming rockets in mid-air.

Over 500 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Baptist Hospital in Gaza on Tuesday, Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra told Anadolu.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for the Belt and Road Initiative forum. It is Putin's first visit to China since February 2022, weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine.

Germany is expected to notify the EU about plans to introduce fixed border checks on the Polish, Czech Republic and Swiss borders. Previously, this had only been possible at the Austrian frontier.

Speaking during a meeting in Marrakech, the International Monetary Fund's managing director said the war between Israel and Hamas was a "new cloud" that was "darkening" the global economic outlook. Kristalina Georgieva said her organisation was monitoring the situation "very closely", although it was too soon to say what specific economic impact the conflict may have.