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The UK government has unveiled a new package of asylum reforms that will significantly tighten access to refugee status and expand enforced family rem...
Israel is expected to submit a new withdrawal map today during ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Doha, Qatar, as talks face challenges over the size of the buffer zone around Gaza.
Hamas has indicated willingness to accept a buffer zone of 0.7 to 1 kilometre, while Israel’s latest proposal includes up to 3 kilometres in some areas, leading to disagreement between the parties.
Mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the US are working to help both sides reach a compromise. The US has communicated concerns regarding Israel’s proposal to the mediators.
In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an urgent meeting with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who are reportedly opposed to the deal. Some sources suggest Ben-Gvir may resign if a ceasefire agreement is reached.
Reports indicate Israel plans to maintain control over parts of Gaza, including the southern city of Rafah, where a humanitarian zone is proposed for relocation purposes.
Hamas has expressed readiness for a 60-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange, following mediation efforts by Qatar and Egypt. Negotiations continue to resolve remaining issues.
Ukraine is facing a sharp escalation in fighting across several fronts, with Russian forces launching large-scale offensive operations while Kyiv intensifies long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory.
Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had made significant advances in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, capturing two settlements as part of what it described as a broader offensive aimed at securing full control of the strategic territory.
Storm Claudia, which brought violent weather to Portugal, has resulted in the deaths of three people and left dozens injured, authorities reported on Saturday. Meanwhile, in Britain, rescue teams were organising evacuations due to heavy flooding in Wales and England.
U.S. President Donald Trump purchased at least $82 million in corporate and municipal bonds between late August and early October, including new investments in sectors benefiting from his policies, according to financial disclosures made public on Saturday.
Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had made significant advances in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, capturing two settlements as part of a broader offensive aimed at seizing full control of the area.
The number of newly enrolled international students at U.S. colleges and universities fell by 17% this autumn, a report shows, with policies under the Trump administration cited as a key factor.
The number of first-time asylum applicants in the European Union fell by 27% in August 2025, Eurostat data shows. A total of 51,465 people applied for international protection for the first time, down from 70,290 in August 2024 and 55,390 in July 2025.
The U.S. Southern Command announced on Sunday that a military strike in the Eastern Pacific killed three individuals suspected of narcotics smuggling. The operation was carried out by the Joint Task Force Southern Spear under the direction of Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday that his country will purchase 100 Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France. The deal forms part of a broader defence cooperation agreement signed with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The UK government has unveiled a new package of asylum reforms that will significantly tighten access to refugee status and expand enforced family removals. Under the new rules, successful asylum seekers will now have to wait 20 years—up from five—before applying for permanent residency.
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