Fragmented and febrile – is threat of nuclear war worse than ever?

A bride was shot dead on her wedding day in the south of France after she and her groom were targeted by hooded and armed attackers, according to local media.

Israel will resume negotiations with Hamas for the release of all hostages captured during the October 7 attack, Benjamin Netanyahu has said – but its military will continue its Gaza City offensive despite international outcry.

A fierce tropical storm has torn through the Philippines’ mountainous north, in a week which has already seen floods and landslides claim at least 25 lives.