The spooky origins of Halloween – from pumpkin carving to costumes

Quake Hits Vanuatu: 6.2 tremor strikes at 125 km depth; no damage reports yet

On October 25, the Vanuatu islands experienced a magnitude 6.2 earthquake, originating at a depth of 125 kilometers. This region, known for its seismic volatility and volcanic activity, felt the quake's impact; however, its depth typically minimizes surface shaking. As of now, there are no reports of damage or injuries.

Abandoned New Jersey military site to become $70M community near Netflix studio

Israel launches West Bank crackdown after deadly attack

The Israel military has begun an operation in the city of Hebron in response to Friday’s attack that left two soldiers dead.

France protests: Over 4 lakh people march against inequality, clashes erupt in Paris — Top updates

The largest gathering was on the southeastern fringes of Paris, drawing at least 1,10,000 demonstrators.

France protest: Louvre shut, hotel bookings decline; foreign tourists become hesitant as demonstrations continue

Nationwide protests in France have disrupted tourism, prompting museum closures, hotel cancellations and travel advisories. The movement began over school conditions and widened to living costs, with tourism professionals fearing a prolonged decline in domestic and international visitors.

6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Bonin Islands region of Japan

Governing means confronting politically difficult issues, not just balancing interests: PM Wong

Speaking at a People’s Action Party conference, PM Wong also warned against populism and “simplistic solutions” to difficult problems.

El Salvador’s Bukele says bodies found in Haiti are not those of missing Salvadorans

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has denied that human remains handed over to his military teams at Haiti’s airport are the bodies of four Salvadorans reported missing after coming under attack by gangs on Oct. 18

491 Days In Isolation: Ukrainian Soldier Who Cut His Own Foot To Live, Rescued By Drone

A breakthrough came in early October when a drone-delivered parcel contained an unusual harness and a phone loaded with instructional videos.

Singapore expects all parties to honour commercial gas contracts, says PM Wong after Indonesia cut exports

Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests under such contracts, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Peace Wish Comes With A Business Offer: ‘We’d Like To Get Back…’

Donald Trump said he wanted Moscow and Kyiv to reach an agreement that would allow relations to return to normal.

What is Yellow Vest 2.0 and what their October 31 protest call means for France and Emmanuel Macron?

France’s Yellow Vest movement has called for nationwide demonstrations on October 31, protesting what it describes as an authoritarian drift and defending public freedoms. The rallies come amid renewed protests over education funding and rising living costs.