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14 October

War

Four Gaza Hostage Bodies Brought Into Israel for Identification

The bodies of four hostages held in Gaza and handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas were brought back to Israel, the army said.

14 October

Terrorism

Armed soldiers of the DR Congo army on a vehicle.

Staff Writer With AFP

IS-Linked Fighters Kill 19 in DR Congo Attack

Rebel fighters linked to the Islamic State group killed at least 19 people in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

13 October

War

Female soldiers, formation, parade, military parade of the Russian Army on Red Square in Moscow on May 9, 2025. Military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Russia's parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. Photo: The Kremlin Moscow via (Photo by The Kremlin Moscow / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

Rojoef Manuel

Russia Intensifies ‘Safe Job’ Enlistment Push to Offset War Casualties

Russia has stepped up its recruitment campaign this year by advertising supposedly “safe” military jobs to fill troop shortages caused by heavy battlefield losses, according to London-based research group OpenMinds.

13 October

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Welcomes Last 20 Surviving Hostages

Israel said the last 20 surviving hostages returned home after two years in captivity in Gaza, as US President Donald Trump received a standing ovation from Israeli lawmakers after brokering a ceasefire with Hamas.

13 October

War

USS Cape St. George launches a Tomahawk cruise missile

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says May Warn Putin Ukraine Could Get Tomahawks

US President Trump said he may warn Russian counterpart Putin that Ukraine could get Tomahawk cruise missiles if Moscow does not end its invasion.

13 October

Africa

Members of the Malagasy Ministry of Armed Forces 1st Battalion Parachutists stand in formation during the opening ceremony for a Joint Combined Exchange Training with the U.S. Army 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) near Antananarivo, Madagascar, July 26, 2024. JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Healy)

Staff Writer With AFP

Madagascar Army Installs New Chief, President Denounces Power Grab

A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief as President Andry Rajoelina denounced an "attempt to seize power illegally."

13 October

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Hamas and Israel Set for Hostage and Prisoner Exchanges

Hamas was set to release all surviving hostages on Monday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as US President Donald Trump headed to the region for a peace summit having declared the war "over."

10 October

Middle East