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A Look at Hamas’s Leadership Following Sinwar’s Death

The militant group has long been targeted by Israel.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Netanyahu says focus on hostages after Sinwar death

Sinwar, who topped Israel's most-wanted list, was a key figure believed to have been behind the 7 October attacks.

'Devastated' One Direction processing 'loss of our brother'

The star's former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.

Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Was Killed After a Surprise Battlefield Encounter

Although Yahya Sinwar was a major target of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, the soldiers who killed the militant chief had not expected to run across him, Israeli officials said.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Netanyahu says leader's death is the end of Hamas

Israel announced that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza Thursday. "Hamas will no longer rule Gaza," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on ...

One Direction members react to Liam Payne's death

Former One Direction members posted a statement on social media Thursday, saying, "we are devastated by the news of Liam's passing." Liam Payne died on Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony ...

FirstFT: Hizbollah warns of ‘new and escalating’ phase of war

Also in today’s newsletter, Zelenskyy says in FT interview that Nato invitation is needed to stop war, and Netflix shares rise after upbeat results

World - Financial Times - October 18

Bowen: Sinwar's death is serious blow to Hamas, but not the end

Netanyahu has won a big victory with the killing of Yahya Sinwar. But it is not the end of the war, nor of Hamas.

Son’s swimming pool death ‘a living horror story’

Christopher Rogers was 20 when he died after being found at the bottom of a pool.

Hamas official confirms Yahya Sinwar's death

A senior Hamas official confirmed Friday that the militant group's leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by the Israeli military. Khalil al-Hayya mourned the killing of Sinwar, the orchestrator of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Martin Rowson on the death of Yahya Sinwar – cartoon

World - The Guardian - October 18

Sinwar’s Death Highlights Israel’s Long Quest for Deterrence

Israel’s killing of the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is the latest expression of Israel’s belief that regional acceptance will be achieved only through strength.

World - The New York Times - October 19

Israelis and Palestinians react to Hamas leader Sinwar's death

Relatives of the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza say now is the time to negotiate their release.

Liam Payne's dad greets fans as Cheryl condemns 'abhorrent' media coverage

The Girls Aloud singer shares a seven-year-old son, called Bear, with the One Direction star.

In Gaza, Sinwar’s Death Alone Won’t Secure the Peace

Even with Sinwar gone, I’m doubtful Hamas will fold or that Israel will easily embrace Biden’s ideas for a peace deal.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Trump on death of Hamas leader: 'That's sometimes what happens'

Former President Trump weighed in on Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar earlier this week, saying “that's sometimes what happens.” “My reaction is, he was not a good person,” Trump said ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Vigil held following death of toddler in Dungannon

A crowd of around 400 people gathered in the County Tyrone town to remember Tavia Da Costa who died in a house last Sunday.

Police investigate soldier's Army exercise death

Cpl Christopher Gill helped train fighters in Afghanistan as well as Ukrainian soldiers in the UK.

Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali bandits and Islamist fighters

Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.

Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali Islamists

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Texas death row inmate's testimony postponed

Death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony before a Texas House committee has been postponed over arguments about him appearing virtually from prison versus in person. The 57-year-old was ...

Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths

The number of drug-poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales has hit the highest level since 1993.

Hezbollah confirms death of Nasrallah's heir apparent

The armed group paid tribute to Hashem Safieddine as a “a great leader and a great martyr”.

Character.AI, Google face lawsuit over teen's death

A Florida mother filed a lawsuit against the artificial intelligence company Character.AI and Google. In February, Megan Garcia's 14-year-old son died by suicide. She says her son was in a ...

Woman arrested following care home deaths

Police say potential carbon monoxide poisoning is their "primary line of inquiry".

Woman released after care home deaths arrest

Three elderly care home residents were found dead in Swanage, Dorset, on Wednesday.

Police force 'reasonable' before man's cocaine death

Chad Allford, 23, died after accidentally ingesting cocaine when a bag "exploded" in his mouth.

Teen death crash driver was drink-driving - inquest

Jesse Owen, Callum Griffiths and Morgan Smith died at the scene of the collision.

Philippines' Duterte admits to drug war 'death squad'

The former president says he offers "no apologies, no excuses" for his anti-crime campaign.

Read accused of weaponizing Fifth Amendment to try and delay civil trial

Karen Read's attorneys sought to delay a wrongful death lawsuit filed by John O'Keefe's family.

Death from Lassa fever reported in Iowa

An Iowa resident who returned to the United States from travel to West Africa died Monday of a rare hemorrhagic fever, health officials said. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Niners' Ward mourns death of young daughter

The 1-year-old daughter of 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward has died after battling heart problems.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Probe launched into 12-year-old girl's death

Honey Fox French, from Pembrokeshire, died despite efforts from paramedics, an inquest hears.

Inquest opens into death of four-month-old boy

The inquest into the death of a four-month-old baby is opened and adjourned.

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