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Israel returns bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza as exchanges outlined in fragile ceasefire proceed

By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Associated Press

The International Committee of the Red Cross has transported 285 bodies since the deal was brokered.

EU agrees on new emissions targets ahead of COP30 climate summit in Brazil

By Sam McNeil, Associated Press

Environmentalists criticized the deal for provisions that will allow the EU to buy carbon credits from less-developed countries, effectively outsourcing the bloc's obligations.

Pope Leo calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United States

By Associated Press

Speaking outside the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo, he addressed various geopolitical issues, including U.S. military actions off Venezuela and the fragile truce in the Middle East. He noted that military actions are increasing tensions and urged dialogue.

Louvre heist suspect's trial in a separate case postponed due to high media profile

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

The suspect's lawyers argued that the high-profile nature of the Louvre robbery hindered their preparation. The prosecutor agreed that the case needed to be judged in "serene conditions."…

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 114 dead, mainly in Philippine province still recovering from deadly quake

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

Philippine officials said Thursday the death toll from widespread flooding and devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in the country’s central region has risen to at least 114 with 127 people reported missing, many of them in a hard-hit province still…

Motorist 'deliberately' hit 5 people in car ramming on French Atlantic island

By Yohan Bonnet, Associated Press

The incidents occurred Wednesday across the two neighboring towns of Dolus-d'Oléron and Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron. A suspect has been detained.

France suspends access to Shein online platform as the retailer opens its first store in Paris

By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

The move came on the same day that Shein opened its first permanent store in Paris inside one of the city’s most iconic department stores. On Wednesday morning protesters camped outside the BHV department store, but crowds of shoppers turned…

Boeing may face its first civil trial over payouts to families of victims in Ethiopia crash

By Rio Yamat, Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

Boeing has settled most wrongful death lawsuits from the March 2019 crash, but two cases may open before a federal court jury as soon as Tuesday.

Israel says Hamas has returned the remains of another hostage

By Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Ahead of the announcement, Hamas had returned the remains of 20 hostages to Israel under the ceasefire. If the latest remains are confirmed, that would leave the remains of seven in Gaza.

Rescuers in Nepal search for climbers killed in an avalanche

By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press

The Dolkha district administration office said that eight other climbers who were injured in the avalanche were flown to the capital, Kathmandu, for treatment.