An independent commission established by the UN Human Rights Council has reported new findings on Russian attacks in Ukraine and the forced recruitment of foreign nationals.
The Venezuelan opposition leader has confirmed she is back in the country, but her return does not signal an agreement on a presidential election date.
Brazil is voting in a presidential run-off between incumbent Lula and senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who finished first in the opening round.
Hebron authorities say around 1,200 Palestinians have been forced from their homes, with another 1,300 at risk. Israel says its troops are searching for militants and weapons.
France is preparing for protests on 24 October, with plans to mobilise 70,000 officers and a dispute over a last-minute route change in Paris.
Chinese state media report at least 16 dead and 54 injured after an earthquake in northern Tibet. At least 339 homes have collapsed, and rescue operations continue.
The White House says a pause in military operations in occupied Oleshky is planned from 29 October to allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuations.
Switzerland’s foreign ministry says the Ebola patient in Nigeria did not travel to the DRC. WHO’s investigation continues, while a possible link to a case in Kenya remains unconfirmed.
The BBC has documented at least 43 attacks on medical facilities in El Fasher, alleging systematic destruction of healthcare by the RSF. The group denies the findings.
Putin’s adviser suggested Abu Dhabi around 10 November as a possible venue and date for talks. The meeting has not been definitively confirmed.
Zelenskyy has described halting fighting at current positions as a path towards a ceasefire, stressing Ukraine’s role in talks and the need for security guarantees.
Putin announced Stephen Hubbard’s release during a meeting with Steve Witkoff. The US envoy said the American was returning to his family.
