As of October 13, 2025, all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages held in Gaza have been released and returned to Israel. The release was part of a broader ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the US and other nations. In exchange for the hostages, Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detaineesDetails of the exchange The 20 hostages were transferred from Gaza to the Red Cross, then to the Israeli military, before being transported to hospitals to reunite with their families and receive medical care. The remains of 28 other hostages were also expected to be returned under the deal. However, on the day of the release, Hamas only handed over four bodies. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum expressed dismay at this, calling it a "blatant breach of the agreement". In exchange for the hostages, Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. This included 250 convicted prisoners and about 1,700 detainees captured in Gaza...

The viral story of a woman arriving at JFK with a passport from the non-existent country "Torenza" is a recent hoax, likely an AI-generated video that has spread on social media. It is not a real incident and is based on an older urban legend about a man from the nonexistent country of "Taured". The story claimed the woman had arrived from Tokyo, her passport was flawless, and she was confused when told her country did not exist. Some versions claimed she was from a parallel dimension and vanished from custody. The video shows confused immigration officers and the woman reportedly saying, "Then this isn't my world". The truth: The video is a work of fiction. There are no official reports from JFK airport, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or credible news outlets confirming the incident. Fact-checking quickly revealed the video was an AI-generated fiction and no such incident occurred. The episode is seen as a cautionary tale about misinformation cr...

Zinedine Zidane has confirmed his ambition to coach the France national team in the future. “I’m sure I’ll get back into coaching,” Zidane said at an event organised by Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport. Didier Deschamps, the current coach, is set to step down after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Zidane is widely considered a favorite to succeed him. Zidane has been without a coaching role since leaving Real Madrid in 2021. He led Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles, two La Liga titles, and other honors during his two stints at the club. “The most important thing is to have a passion for football and to want to pass on something to your players, what you have in you, deep within you,” added Zidane. While Zidane has no experience managing a national team, his impressive track record at Real Madrid and his iconic status within French football make him a strong contender for the role. Some believe his appointment would be inevitable, given the strong connecti...

  Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977’s “Annie Hall” and her role in “The Godfather” films, has died at age 79, People magazine reported Saturday. No cause has been publicly disclosed. A source told People magazine that her health had "declined very suddenly" in recent months. Her death was confirmed by a family spokesperson to multiple outlets, including People and The New York Times. Keaton was a frequent collaborator of director Woody Allen, portraying the titular character in “Annie Hall,” the charming girlfriend of Allen’s comic Alvy Singer. The film also garnered Oscars for best picture, best director and best original screenplay, cementing Keaton’s place as one of the industry’s top actresses and an offbeat style icon as well. The actress thrived co-starring in eight Allen movies, from “Play in Again Sam” (1972) to “Manhattan” (1979) and “Manhattan Murder Mystery” (1993). As the Hollywood sexual harassment scandals detonated in late 20...

  An International Criminal Court (ICC) pre-trial panel rejected a request by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for interim release on October 10, 2025. The judges ruled that his detention remains necessary, citing concerns that he is a flight risk and could interfere with the legal process. ICC judges ruled that Duterte posed a flight risk and could be in a position to influence witnesses if freed, arguing that this outweighed any medical problems suffered by the 80-year-old. “The Chamber finds that Mr. Duterte’s detention continues to remain necessary,” the ICC said in a heavily redacted ruling dated October 10. ICC prosecutors have charged Duterte with three counts of crimes against humanity, alleging his involvement in at least 76 murders as part of his “war on drugs.” The first count concerns his alleged involvement as a co-perpetrator in 19 murders carried out between 2013 and 2016 while Duterte was mayor of Davao City. The second count relates to 14 murders of so-c...

  Europe's top clubs risk "breaking" football if league games are moved overseas, says UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. The president is worried about taking football away from its "roots", with two European league games to be played abroad for the first time. La Liga clubs Villarreal and Barcelona are due to face each other in Miami in December, and in February AC Milan will play their Serie A match with Como in Perth, Australia. Uefa "reluctantly" approved the games and Ceferin doubled down on its opposition on Wednesday. Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot said the plan to play his side's match in Perth is "completely crazy" and "really absurd" in an interview with Le Figaro,, external as reported by the Athletic. "Football is not just about balance sheets. It's not just entertainment. It's life in our communities, the streets, the clubs and the fans which shape it. If we pull it too far away from those roots we ri...

  Speaking on October 6, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump said that Hamas is "agreeing to things that are very important" in negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. Indirect talks between Israeli and Hamas delegations began in Egypt that same day regarding Trump's 20-point peace plan. “I have red lines; if certain things aren’t met, we’re not going to do it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked if he had preconditions, including Hamas agreeing to disarm." “But I think we’re doing very well, and I think Hamas has been agreeing to things that are very important." “I think we’re going to have a deal. It’s a hard thing for me to say that when for years and years they’ve been trying to have a deal,” Trump said. Trump's remarks came after Hamas issued a statement on October 3 accepting some parts of the proposed deal, including the release of all remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Hamas noted tha...

  While the Nigerian Police have declared their intent to press forward with tinted permit enforcement, a recent Federal High Court order has suspended the crackdown pending further legal proceedings. The conflicting stances have created widespread confusion among Nigerian motorists and the public. Police stance: No going back Enforcement is on, citing a lack of official service of the court order as the reason they are maintaining the "status quo" of enforcement. Insist on valid permits, urging motorists to ensure their vehicles have verifiable tinted glass permit documents through the Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP) portal at possap.gov.ng. Cite security concerns, arguing that criminals often use tinted glass to conceal their identities, making the permits a crucial tool for preventing violent crimes. Some state commands are moving forward. For instance, the Niger State Police Command and Delta State Command have initiated enforcement and impounded v...

The Church of England has named Sarah Mullally, a former cancer nurse and Bishop of London, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, marking the first time a woman holds the position in the history of the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion.  Her leadership will be challenged by internal divides within the Anglican Communion over liberal and conservative viewpoints on various social issues. Her appointment, approved by King Charles III and welcomed by many in Britain, has drawn criticism from conservative Anglican churches in Africa and the Church of England's own evangelical wing, who have questioned her stance on issues such as same-sex relationships. While the appointment was welcomed by many religious leaders in Britain, Laurent Mbanda, archbishop of Rwanda and chairman of a global grouping of conservative Anglican churches, told Reuters that Mullally would not unite the Communion. A bishop in Nigeria said the choice was “very dangerous” because women should follow...

During Big Brother Naija Season 10, housemate Faith Adewale was disqualified for physically assaulting fellow contestant Sultana during a group task. The incident happened just days before the season finale. The announcement was made by Biggie on Thursday after an emergency meeting was convened in the main lounge. During the meeting, Faith was instructed to leave the house immediately. The disqualification came after a heated exchange during a group task, where tensions escalated between Faith and Sultana. The conflict reportedly began when Sultana accused Faith of being overly controlling and attempting to lead the task, despite it falling outside his area of expertise as a medical professional. The argument escalated when Faith forcefully dragged a basket containing the group’s materials, causing Sultana to lose her balance and fall. She reportedly sustained an injury during the incident and later claimed that her hand was also hurt in the process. This was not Faith's first issu...