World Report Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes
Oct 19, 2025
Tensions rise as Israel escalates its strikes on Gaza amidst internal divisions. Meanwhile, a shocking robbery at the Louvre leads to the museum's temporary closure. In the UK, fresh allegations against Prince Andrew surface involving a police smear campaign against Virginia Giuffre. A North Korean soldier makes a daring defection to South Korea, igniting intrigue along the DMZ. Bolivia is set to make history with its first presidential runoff, while a troubling crisis in India sees the tragic deaths of children linked to toxic cough syrup. The music world mourns the loss of Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers.
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Ceasefire Fragility In Gaza
- Israel resumed airstrikes in Gaza shortly after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire due to an ambush on IDF troops.
- The strikes worsened a fragile truce and halted aid at the Rafah crossing, deepening civilian suffering.
Aid Blocked At Rafah
- Aid trucks waited at Rafah because Israel said the crossing would stay closed until Hamas met peace-agreement terms.
- Palestinians in Gaza faced acute shortages of food, water, medicine and shelter amid mounting tensions.
Return Of Deceased Hostages
- A convoy arrived in Tel Aviv with bodies; Ronan Engel was confirmed as the 11th deceased hostage returned by Hamas.
- Families and national grief featured prominently in reporting from the National Forensics Institute.