Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel after being detained on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Israel said 171 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla were deported to Greece and Slovakia. The flotilla, carrying over 450 activists, was intercepted by the Israeli military last week. The activists aimed to deliver aid to Gaza. Thunberg was flown to Greece after being held in Israel. Meanwhile, delegations from Hamas and Israel are traveling to Egypt for indirect talks to finalize a Gaza peace deal. Former US President Donald Trump urged both sides to “move fast” toward an agreement. (PC: Sky News)

France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, just 26 days after taking office. He met President Emmanuel Macron for an hour before stepping down. Lecornu’s cabinet faced heavy criticism in parliament, with many parties threatening to vote it down. His resignation comes after the collapse of François Bayrou’s government last month. Lecornu was France’s fifth prime minister in under two years amid political instability following a hung parliament in 2024. Parties are now calling for early elections, while Macron has said he will serve until 2027. Paris stocks fell after the news. (PC: India Today)

An Indian-origin motel manager, Rakesh Ehagaban, 51, was shot dead in Pittsburgh, USA, on Friday. He was killed at point-blank range after stepping out to check a disturbance outside his motel. Police said the shooter, 37-year-old Stanley Eugene West, opened fire after an argument with a woman at the motel. When Ehagaban approached and asked, “Are you alright, bud?”, West shot him in the head. The gunman fled in a U-Haul van. The murder follows several violent attacks on Indians in the US in recent weeks, including killings in Texas and Dallas motels. (PC: Times Now)

The Indian Army rescued stranded workers after massive floods hit Bhutan’s Phuentsholing area on Sunday. Continuous rain caused the Torsa river to overflow, flooding several homes and camps. Two Army helicopters from Sevoke Road Aviation Base were sent after Bhutan’s local rescue aircraft could not take off due to bad weather. Three workers from Rigsar Construction Pvt. Ltd. were safely airlifted. Officials praised the Army pilots for flying through poor visibility and dangerous conditions. The rescue showed India’s deep friendship with Bhutan and its strong spirit of humanity and service in times of crisis. (PC: The Hindu)

Nearly 1,000 trekkers were trapped after a severe blizzard hit the Mount Everest region in Tibet on Sunday. Heavy snow and rain began on Friday and intensified over the weekend, blocking routes and cutting off contact. Rescuers have helped 350 trekkers reach Qudang township, while over 200 others are being assisted. Hundreds of villagers joined rescue teams to clear snow and guide stranded trekkers. Many described extreme cold and risk of hypothermia. The blizzard hit during a peak trekking season when the area is usually clear. Rescue efforts continue as weather conditions remain harsh. (PC: HT)

US President Donald Trump has urged all sides in the Gaza conflict to “move fast” as key peace talks begin in Egypt. The talks involve mediators from the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, and aim to reach a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Hamas has agreed to parts of Trump’s 20-point peace plan, including releasing hostages and handing Gaza’s control to Palestinian technocrats. However, fighting continues in Gaza, with Israeli air strikes killing 65 people in the past 24 hours. Trump said the first phase of the deal could be completed this week, calling time “critical.” (PC: BBC)

US President Donald Trump said he believes the hostages in Gaza will be freed “very soon” as peace talks begin in Egypt. Hamas has accepted parts of a 20-point US peace plan, including releasing hostages and allowing Palestinian technocrats to govern Gaza. However, it has not agreed to disarm. Israeli strikes in Gaza continued, with 65 more deaths reported. Trump said the deal would benefit Israel and the Arab world. Israeli and Hamas delegations are set to meet separately with mediators from the US, Qatar, and Egypt to discuss a ceasefire and hostage release. (PC: BBC)

At least five people were killed after Russia launched over 50 missiles and 500 drones across Ukraine on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The strikes hit several regions, including Lviv, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv, damaging energy facilities and leaving thousands without power. Four people died in Lviv and one in Zaporizhzhia. Poland scrambled fighter jets to protect its airspace during the attacks. Zelenskyy urged the US and Europe to speed up air defence aid, calling for stronger protection against “aerial terror.” Russia has not commented on the strikes, which come as winter nears and power cuts worsen. (PC: AP)

Crucial peace talks between Hamas and Israel will begin in Egypt on Monday, aiming to end the Gaza war. The US and Israel are pushing for the quick release of hostages under a 20-point peace plan. Hamas has agreed to some parts of the plan but wants more discussions. Israeli air strikes continued in Gaza on Sunday, killing at least 65 people, despite US calls to stop bombing. Leaders from Egypt, the US, and Qatar will attend the talks. The discussions are seen as a major chance to reach a ceasefire after nearly two years of conflict. (PC: Reuters)

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was arrested at a hospital in Indianapolis after being stabbed in a downtown incident. Police said Sanchez faces three charges — battery, unlawful entry of a vehicle, and public intoxication. The stabbing happened near Senate Avenue and West Washington Street around 12:30 a.m. on October 4. Locals expressed shock over the incident. Sanchez, now a Fox Sports commentator, was in the city for Sunday’s Colts vs. Raiders game. He retired from the NFL in 2019 and is married to actress Perry Mattfeld. (PC: AP)