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- 1New data shows El Niño strongest ever recorded▼New data shows El Niño is strongest ever with major shift in global weather patterns | BBC News
New data indicates the current El Niño is the strongest ever measured, driving a major shift in global weather patterns. Scientists say the event is altering rainfall and temperature patterns across continents, with potential impacts on droughts, floods and harvests worldwide. The finding is drawing wide attention as meteorologists track how the intensified pattern will affect weather in the months ahead.
- 2Fresh Russian strikes kill eight, Zelenskyy says Moscow terrorising Ukraine▼Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Moscow terrorising Ukrainians as fresh strikes kill eight
Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least eight people, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accuse Moscow of deliberately terrorising Ukrainian civilians. The attacks are part of the continuing barrage on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure as the war grinds on. Zelenskyy renewed calls for stronger air defences and Western support, while officials reported casualties and damage in the affected regions.
- 3Global Stocks Fall as Geopolitical Tensions Lift Oil and Bond Yields●⚡ NEWS Global Markets React to Geopolitical Tensions with Rising Oil and Bond Yields Stocks fell globally as geopolitica
Stock markets fell worldwide as escalating geopolitical tensions pushed investors toward safe havens. Bond yields and oil prices surged in response, underlining how sensitive markets remain to the ongoing upheaval. Analysts note the volatility reflects growing concern that the conflict could disrupt energy supplies and weigh on global growth if the situation deteriorates further.
- 4DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 cases with 48% death rate●DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 cases, with 48% death rate
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 cases, with a fatality rate of 48%. Health authorities and infectious disease experts are tracking the toll as one of the more severe recent Ebola events. News coverage highlights the high death rate and the scale of the outbreak as it continues to spread, drawing concern from global health watchers.
- 5Examining Russia's true death toll in the Ukraine war▼Russia's true death toll in the Ukraine war | The Global Story
A BBC News Global Story episode examines the true scale of Russian military deaths in the Ukraine war, a figure that has been heavily disputed throughout the conflict. Official Russian casualty counts remain low, while Western estimates and independent researchers suggest far higher losses. The report looks at how the toll is being tallied and what it reveals about the war's cost.
- 6Palestinian death toll in Gaza war tops 74,000▼Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since the war began and other Mideast news
The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has risen above 74,000 since the conflict began, according to figures reported by the Associated Press and carried by numerous US news outlets. The milestone comes as part of a roundup of other Middle East developments, and the scale of the reported losses continues to draw international attention and concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
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The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has passed 74,000, according to figures reported by Arab News. The milestone marks another grim escalation in the conflict, which has drawn sustained international attention and debate over the humanitarian situation in the territory.
- 8Trump attacks the UN at its major world meeting●Trump just attacked the UN at its major world meeting | BBC News
Donald Trump has launched a sharply critical attack on the United Nations during one of its flagship international gatherings, according to BBC News. The remarks, delivered at the organisation's own major world meeting, amount to a public rebuke of the institution on its home stage. The speech is drawing wide attention and reaction from diplomats and observers worldwide.
- 9World Leaders Gather in New York for UN General Assembly●🌍 United Nations — Global Diplomacy World Leaders Meet at the UN The UN General Assembly is bringing world leaders toget
World leaders are meeting in New York for the UN General Assembly, with the annual gathering focused on ongoing conflicts, economic uncertainty and global security. Discussions around peace efforts for Ukraine are among the prominent topics drawing international attention at this year's session.
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Chinese state announcements say Beijing and Washington agreed to a $30 billion tariff reduction and to open a dialogue on artificial intelligence during Xi Jinping's visit. The news, reported by Reuters, suggests a tentative easing of tensions between the two economic rivals on trade and technology. Details are sparse so far, and readers should note the figures come from the Chinese side; US confirmation and the fine print of the deal are not yet clear.
- 11Israeli Strikes Continue across Gaza as Death Toll Climbs▼Israeli Attacks Continue across Gaza As Palestinian Death Toll Rises
Israeli military operations are continuing across the Gaza Strip, with Palestinian casualty figures rising as strikes hit multiple areas of the territory. The ongoing campaign has drawn renewed international concern over the humanitarian situation, with aid agencies warning of worsening conditions for civilians caught in the fighting.
- 12At least 16 killed as Russia and Ukraine exchange air strikes▼At least 16 people killed as Russia and Ukraine trade deadly air strikes
At least 16 people have been killed in a fresh exchange of deadly air strikes between Russia and Ukraine, according to France 24. The attacks mark a continuation of the aerial bombardments that have characterized the conflict, with both sides targeting territory across the front lines and beyond. Further details on the locations of the strikes and the victims have not been made available in the initial reporting.
- 13Super El Nino could claim 450,000 lives, warnings warn●अल निनोमुळे 4.50 लाख मृत्यूची भीती | Super el NIno | Global Warming
A Marathi-language news report warns that a developing Super El Nino, driven by global warming, could lead to an estimated 450,000 deaths. The coverage highlights fears of extreme heat, drought and disrupted monsoons linked to the phenomenon, with concerns focused on vulnerable populations in India and across the tropics as climate conditions intensify.
- 14Thousands Feared Trapped Under Gaza Rubble After Strikes▼ଭୟଙ୍କର ଆଟାକରେ ମରିଗଲେ ୮୦୦୦ | Thousands Feared Trapped Under Gaza Rubble | Odia News | N18G
Reports say around 8,000 people have been killed and thousands more are feared trapped under rubble in Gaza following intense attacks. Rescue teams are struggling to reach people buried under destroyed buildings as the humanitarian crisis deepens. The mounting death toll and the difficulty of rescue operations are drawing international concern and widespread discussion of the worsening situation.
- 15IDF Says It Uncovered 600-Meter Tunnel In Gaza●IDF Discovers 600-Meter-Long Tunnel In Gaza| Watch What Happened Next To Hamas' Terror Hideout
The Israeli military says it has discovered a tunnel stretching roughly 600 meters in Gaza, describing it as a Hamas hideout, and footage shows the structure being destroyed. The report, circulated by Times Now, highlights the ongoing Israeli campaign to locate and demolish underground passages used by Hamas for movement, storage and attacks. The find underscores how tunnel networks remain a central focus of operations in the territory.
- 16Why nearly every world leader is in New York right now●Why nearly every world leader is in New York right now | BBC News
Nearly every world leader is gathering in New York for the annual UN General Assembly, where heads of state deliver addresses and hold diplomatic meetings on the sidelines. The BBC explains what draws so many leaders to the city at once and why the week matters for global diplomacy.
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Four Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across multiple locations in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian news reporting. The strikes come amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, which has caused widespread casualties and displacement in the territory. Details about the victims or the specific circumstances of the attacks were not immediately available.
- 18Israeli forces press attacks across Gaza with strikes and shelling●📢 Israeli forces continued their attacks across # gaza on Monday, carrying out airstrikes and demolitions, while targeti
Israeli forces carried out airstrikes, demolitions and naval gunfire across Gaza on Monday. Palestinian sources reported artillery shelling hit the Zeitoun and Tuffah neighborhoods in eastern Gaza City, while tanks opened fire southeast of the city. The ongoing military operations continue to draw international attention as the conflict shows no pause.
- 19Ukrainian attack sets Moscow ablaze on Russian election day●Record Ukrainian attack leaves Moscow ablaze on election day | DW News
Ukraine carried out a record-scale attack on Moscow, leaving parts of the Russian capital ablaze on the day Russians went to the polls. The strike, described as the largest of its kind, is drawing wide attention as a bold escalation in the war and a pointed message timed to Russia's election day.
- 20Trump's second term reshapes US funding for the United Nations●How Trump’s second term is reshaping U.S. funding for the United Nations
Donald Trump's second administration is overhauling how the United States funds the United Nations, according to reporting by NBC News. The changes touch the contributions Washington makes across UN bodies and programmes, with the administration reviewing and cutting support. The move is drawing attention because the US is the UN's largest single funder, so shifts in its payments have wide consequences for the organisation's budgets and operations.
- 21Russian foreign minister vows to see Ukraine war 'through to the end'▼Russian foreign minister vows to see Ukraine war ‘through to the end’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has declared that Russia intends to see the war in Ukraine 'through to the end', signalling no softening of Moscow's position despite international pressure for a settlement. The remarks come as the conflict continues to draw global attention and debate over prospects for peace negotiations.
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Palestinian officials report that the death toll in Gaza has risen to 74,018 since the war began in October 2023. The updated figure from Gaza's health authorities marks another grim milestone in the conflict, which has drawn sustained international attention over casualties, humanitarian conditions and ongoing ceasefire efforts.
- 23World Leaders Address United Nations General Assembly on Day Six▼World Leaders Address United Nations General Assembly, Day 6
World leaders continued addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the sixth day of the annual high-level debate. The sessions, broadcast live, feature speeches from heads of state and government on topics ranging from conflict and security to climate and development, drawing international attention to the diplomatic calendar's most prominent gathering.
- 24Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz●Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East news
President Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical shipping chokepoint for global oil supplies. The refusal comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran over the Persian Gulf. Attention now turns to how Iran responds and whether the dispute will escalate further, with broader Middle East developments also drawing international focus.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized Western actions in Ukraine, repeating Moscow's position that the West is fueling the conflict through its support for Kyiv. The remarks come as the war continues to dominate international diplomacy, with Western governments maintaining arms supplies and sanctions against Russia while Moscow blames NATO expansion for the crisis.
- 26DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 3,901 as cases top 8,000●DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 3,901 as cases surpass 8,000
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 3,901 people, with confirmed and probable cases surpassing 8,000, according to a news report. Health authorities continue to battle one of the deadliest Ebola epidemics on record in the region, with concerns over transmission in conflict-affected eastern areas and ongoing efforts to trace contacts and vaccinate at-risk populations.
- 27Palestinians, Including Child, Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza▼Palestinians, Including Child, Killed by Israeli Fire in Central and Southern Gaza
Israeli fire killed several Palestinians, among them a child, in central and southern Gaza, according to a report carried by Fana News. The deaths add to the mounting civilian toll of the conflict, with children repeatedly among the victims. The report gave no further details on the circumstances of the killings or the exact locations.
- 28Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000●Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since the war began
The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has risen above 74,000 since the conflict began, according to a new reported count. The figure marks another grim milestone in a war that has drawn sustained international attention and ongoing debate over ceasefire efforts and humanitarian conditions in the territory.
- 29China and US agree tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods▼China, US agree tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods including agriculture, household items
China and the United States have agreed to cut tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods, covering agricultural products and household items. The move marks a further step in easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, with farmers and consumers expected to benefit from lower costs on affected goods.
- 30El Nino could kill nearly half a million more people●Could El Nino kill nearly half a million more people? | DW News
DW News examines projections that a strong El Nino event could be linked to nearly half a million additional deaths worldwide. The climate pattern drives droughts, floods and crop failures across vulnerable regions, straining food supplies and health systems. The report looks at which populations face the greatest risk and how governments and aid agencies are preparing for the coming season.
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The health authorities in Gaza have reported that the death toll from the Israeli military campaign has risen to 74,018, as airstrikes and ground operations continue across the territory. The figure, carried by regional news outlets including Syria's state news agency SANA, underscores the mounting civilian casualties in the conflict, which has drawn ongoing international concern and calls for a ceasefire.
- 32Iran renews ceasefire offer as UK base threat foiled●World in Brief: Iran stands by its ceasefire offer; potential terrorist attack foiled at British air base
Iran has reaffirmed its offer of a ceasefire, keeping diplomatic efforts to end hostilities in focus. Separately, British authorities say they have foiled a potential terrorist attack at a UK air base, with an investigation underway. The two developments are featured together in a global news briefing, highlighting both ongoing Middle East diplomacy and a domestic security incident in Britain.
- 33World leaders meet to assess global fight against racism▼LIVE: World leaders take stock of global fight against racism
World leaders are gathering in a live session to take stock of progress in the global fight against racism. The meeting, covered by UN News, brings together heads of state and government to review commitments and discuss remaining challenges in combating racial discrimination worldwide. The high-level discussion is drawing attention as countries evaluate what has been achieved and what more is needed.
- 34Palestinian death toll in Gaza reaches 74,016●Warga Palestina yang tewas akibat agresi Israel di Gaza capai 74.016 Kekejaman genosida Israel yang terus berlangsung di
Indonesian news agency Antara reports that the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip has reached 74,016 since the offensive began on 7 October 2023. The figures, cited from Gaza health authorities, are being widely shared as the conflict continues, with commentary describing the campaign as a genocide against Palestinians.
- 35Ukraine marks four years since Russia's full-scale invasion●The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion
Ukraine is marking four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. The anniversary comes as the war grinds on, with fighting continuing across the front lines and international attention focused on the conflict's course and prospects for any settlement.
- 36UN General Assembly 2026: A Week of Global Diplomacy●UN General Assembly 2026: What a Week of Global Diplomacy Revealed # UNGeneralAssembly # WorldNews # GlobalDiplomacy # U
The UN General Assembly's 2026 session in New York has drawn attention for what a full week of speeches and side meetings revealed about the state of global diplomacy. Commentators say the annual gathering offered a read on current geopolitical tensions and the direction of international cooperation among member states.
- 37New satellite images reveal scale of Gaza devastation●Gaza devastation visible in new satellite imagery
Newly released satellite imagery shows the widespread destruction across Gaza, offering an independent view of the devastation from above. The images underline the scale of damage to buildings and infrastructure in the territory, and are drawing attention to the humanitarian situation as international focus remains on the war's consequences for civilians.
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The death toll from Israel's military campaign in Gaza has risen above 74,000, according to figures reported by regional news outlets. The number reflects the continuing humanitarian toll of the conflict, which has drawn sustained international attention and calls for a ceasefire. Casualty figures from Gaza are compiled by local health authorities, who say many victims remain under rubble.
- 39EU unlocks humanitarian aid for Africa and crisis-hit regions▼EU unlocks humanitarian aid for Africa and other crisis-hit regions
The European Union has released humanitarian aid funding for Africa and other regions facing crises. The move will channel emergency assistance to populations affected by conflict, displacement and humanitarian emergencies. The announcement is being carried by international outlets including Al Jazeera and Yahoo News, highlighting the EU's role as one of the world's largest humanitarian donors amid growing global needs.
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The UN General Assembly's general debate continued into its fifth day in New York, with world leaders and foreign ministers taking the rostrum to lay out their governments' positions on conflicts, climate and development. UN News is summarising the day's key speeches and moments for audiences following the annual high-level week.