Lisbon funicular crash initial report reveals litany of failings

A preliminary report says a cable that broke on the Glória funicular last month had never been certified, and mentions other failures.
Palestinian woman in hospital after being clubbed by masked Israeli settler

The attacker is seen striking the 55-year-old woman with a large wooden stick during the assault in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayaa.
Zelensky ready to join Trump-Putin talks after ‘frank’ White House meeting

The US and Russian presidents announced on Thursday that they planned to meet in Budapest.
Deadly Gaza flare-up tests Israel-Hamas ceasefire

The deadliest day of attacks since the truce took effect on 10 October raises questions as to whether it will last.
‘We have failed’ says minister as France reels from Louvre heist

A hunt is under way to find the four thieves before the jewels – which once belonged to French royals – vanish for good.
Tel Aviv derby called off by police after ‘violent riots’

The derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv is cancelled before kick-off after police say “smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown”.
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.
Israel says it will return to ceasefire after Gaza strikes

Israel and Hamas accused one another of breaching the deal, which came into force on 10 October.
‘Priceless’ jewels stolen in raid on Louvre Museum in Paris

A masked gang targeted France’s crown jewels during a brazen daylight raid.
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.