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Iran, a Longtime Hamas Backer, Signals Support for Truce Deal With Israel
With its regional influence vastly diminished in the two years since the Israel-Hamas war began, Iran had a muted response to the new cease-fire agreement.
Published: October 9, 2025, 7:11 pm
Bats Catch Migratory Birds and Eat Them in Midair
For the first time, scientists documented direct evidence of a bat preying on a bird at high altitude.
Published: October 9, 2025, 6:00 pm
Another Guilty Verdict After Appeal in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case
One of the dozens of men convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot appealed his verdict, but a French court again found him guilty.
Published: October 9, 2025, 4:50 pm
10 Months Later, Russia Admits Deadly Downing of Azerbaijani Plane
President Vladimir Putin’s rare acknowledgment of a Russian military mistake came as relations have deteriorated between the two former Soviet states.
Published: October 9, 2025, 5:58 pm
Pope Leo Calls on Christians to Care for the Poor in His First Teaching
The message signaled a continuation of one of the priorities of his predecessor, Francis.
Published: October 9, 2025, 7:21 pm
The Army’s Race to Catch Up in a World of Deadly Drones
The rapid proliferation of drones in places like Ukraine has set off a growing sense of alarm inside the U.S. Army.
Published: October 9, 2025, 5:08 pm
Irish Factory Prospered Because of China’s Babies. Then Nestlé Pulled the Plug.
China’s baby boom enriched a small Irish town where a Nestlé factory made formula for Chinese newborns. Then a baby bust unraveled it all. Or so it seemed.
Published: October 9, 2025, 4:01 am
This Town Doesn’t Like Rearmament. But It’s Ready to Build Tanks.
In Germany’s depressed East, even far-right opponents of support for Ukraine have embraced the jobs that come with new weapons production.
Published: October 9, 2025, 1:14 pm
‘Les Misérables’ at 40: The Unlikely Story of a Hit
Critics initially panned it, but public love for the musical with songs like “One Day More” and “On My Own” has kept it going strong for four decades — and counting.
Published: October 9, 2025, 7:27 pm
Meet the man with the world's longest name... who had to win a lengthy legal battle to land his title
It wasn't an easy feat he had to endure a lengthy legal battle to land his title.
Published: October 9, 2025, 11:42 pm
Bizarre moment driver is pictured towing a caravan without any wheels along city street: 'Absolute chaos'
Motorists were stunned by the absurd sight which left locals guessing what could have been going through the driver's mind.
Published: October 9, 2025, 1:27 pm
Jimmy Nicholson dead at 82: Man United lead tributes to former midfielder and Huddersfield legend
Manchester United have announced the death of their former midfielder Jimmy Nicholson at the age of 82.
Published: October 9, 2025, 5:08 pm