World Report October 5: Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Oct 5, 2025 Hope rises as talks in Cairo aim to end the Gaza conflict, spurred by U.S. involvement. In the UK, new powers for police could reshape protests over the war. Syrian voters head to the polls amid questions of legitimacy. Russia's strikes leave destruction in Ukraine, as casualties mount. African businesses brace for challenges following the expiration of a crucial U.S. trade deal. Meanwhile, Iran grapples with hyperinflation, leading to a significant currency reform. In sports, the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate a triumphant playoff win against the Yankees.
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Cairo Talks Bring Cautious Hope
- Indirect Cairo talks raise cautious hope the two-year Gaza war could end soon.
- U.S. pressure and mapped partial withdrawal shape negotiations but risks and delays remain.
Hostage Families Plead In Tel Aviv
- Families of hostages gathered in central Tel Aviv urging Trump not to let Israel abandon the deal.
- Netanyahu says 20 living hostages and bodies could return within a week but warns the deal is not final.
UK To Weigh Cumulative Protest Disruption
- UK plans let police weigh cumulative disruption from repeated Gaza protests.
- Home Secretary frames measures as restrictions to manage community impact, not an outright ban.