World Report October 11: Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes
Oct 11, 2025
Tens of thousands of Gazans are returning to their devastated homes, grappling with destruction and displacement. Meanwhile, in Israel, families anxiously await news of the hostages. Canada's new AI minister is set to introduce privacy rules, emphasizing protections for youth. Concerns rise over the implications of AI, particularly in medicine and relationships with young people. In sports, the Toronto Blue Jays gear up to face the Seattle Mariners in the AL Championship Series, while Australia investigates sunscreens failing to deliver promised protection.
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Gazans Return To Ruined Homes
- Tens of thousands of Gazans are returning to homes ruined by two years of war and widespread destruction.
- Barth Stewart describes crowds inching toward northern Gaza with people, suitcases and a 73-year-old man in a wheelchair.
Hostage Families Await Release
- Families of remaining hostages in Israel wait anxiously for calls about releases under the ceasefire deal.
- Israel believes 20 of the 48 hostages still in Gaza are alive and some families are holding out hope.
Gaza Governance Is The Core Challenge
- Post-ceasefire governance of Gaza is a central unresolved issue that could determine stability.
- An international stabilization force is key but details about deployment remain unclear.
