Artillery shrapnel hits vehicles on California highway during Marines celebration
California Governor Gavin Newsom had shut down the freeway, even though White House officials said it was safe. Read More
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India sparkles as millions celebrate Diwali festival
Known as the festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil. Read More
Tel Aviv derby called off by police after ‘violent riots’
The derby between Maccabi and Hapoel is cancelled before kick-off after police say “smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown”. Read More
Giuffre thought she might ‘die a sex slave’ at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals
The BBC obtained a copy of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir ahead of its publication on Tuesday. Read More
Stolen treasures, a crown dropped as thieves fled – and serious questions for Louvre security
The most spectacular Louvre robbery since the Mona Lisa in 1911 proves the vulnerability of French museums, writes Hugh Schofield. Read More
Ex-Kenyan leader Raila Odinga buried after days of memorial events
The long-time opposition leader died aged 80 in India, where he had been receiving medical treatment. Read More
Taliban and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after days of deadly clashes
Both sides claim to have inflicted heavy casualties in cross-border clashes which began last week. Read More
Fears over US banks cause stock market jitters
Problems at two US regional banks have made investors nervous and triggered a sell-off in shares. Read More
Why John Bolton case is more serious than those against other Trump critics
Bolton argues his case is an example of “weaponisation” but legal experts say the charges are serious. Read More
Father ‘finally home’, says daughter of dead hostage returned to Israel
The first of two bodies returned on Saturday has been identified as that of Ronen Engel. Read More