Russia and Ukraine agree to an Oleshky ceasefire for aid and evacuations

Russia and Ukraine confirm Oleshky ceasefire agreement

Russia and Ukraine have confirmed an Oleshky ceasefire agreement for aid deliveries and voluntary evacuations. Both countries give 02:00 GMT on 27 October as the planned start, while the White House gives 29 October. Ukraine’s ombudsman plans aid deliveries and civilian departures after the halt begins.

Israel’s high court temporarily halts Hebron demolitions

Israel’s high court ordered a temporary halt to Hebron demolitions on 23 October while a legal challenge awaits judgment. On 24 October, Hebron’s mayor told Al Jazeera that 2,200 people had been displaced and residents could neither enter nor leave the city. The army said its operation would last several days.

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Ukraine regains pre-restriction satellite speeds, President Zelenskyy says

Ukraine has regained pre-restriction Starlink and Starshield operating speeds, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on 24 October. His statement goes beyond the Defence Ministry’s earlier report of stable connections above 400 km/h, describing an operational recovery that improves frontline logistics and drone defence.

France’s prosecutors lift Paris shooting suspect’s police custody

France’s anti-terror prosecutors say they lifted the Paris-area shooting suspect’s custody for psychiatric observation. La Verrière’s mayor says a critically injured girl is doing better. The assessment concerns fitness for questioning, not criminal responsibility, and prosecutors say it will determine whether interrogation can resume.

Gunmen kill nine at Jordan church funeral, the Guardian reports

The Guardian reports nine people killed in the church-funeral shooting in Jordan’s Karak governorate on 23 October, raising its earlier toll of eight. Forty people were injured, according to Jordan’s health minister, and authorities continue searching for the attackers.

Gaza’s Civil Defense says 1,000 bodies recovered from rubble

Gaza’s Civil Defense officials say 1,000 bodies have been recovered from the rubble. Their estimate of those still buried includes 3,000 in areas controlled by the Israeli army, with recovery efforts continuing a year after the ceasefire.

Romania’s president blames Russia for deadly Khoryv sinking

Romania’s president blames Russia for sinking Khoryv near Romanian waters along Ukraine’s western Black Sea export corridor. Earlier attacks included one inside Romanian waters; NATO has announced additional patrol aircraft and radar systems for the region.

Moscow airports face near-daily closures amid Ukrainian drone attacks

Moscow’s airports have suspended operations almost daily in October amid Ukrainian drone attacks, DW reports. On 23 October, Rosaviatsiya reported all four closed to arrivals and departures, while Sheremetyevo instructed passengers to enter safe areas or shelters, according to Civic.am, a news site close to the governing Civil Contract party.

BBC documents at least 43 attacks on healthcare in Sudan’s el-Fasher

The BBC documents at least 43 attacks on healthcare in Sudan’s el-Fasher during the RSF’s siege and takeover. A hospital director also describes drone strikes on people moving patients between treatment sites. The RSF rejects the findings, while its allied government says South Hospital is set to reopen.

Mob kills foreign national in Durban, South African police say

South African police say about 50 people fatally assaulted a foreign national in Durban. Al Jazeera reports that tens of thousands of migrants have left to escape violence, while the government separately reports deportations for missing documents. Police are still seeking to identify suspects.

Jailed religious activists in Azerbaijan seek embassy help for families

Eight imprisoned religious activists in Azerbaijan have asked foreign embassies to grant their families asylum or arrange schooling for their children. The signatories allege rough treatment and psychological pressure at school over hijab, and also request help ensuring their own safety in prison.

England’s care regulator finds 80,000 young people waiting over a year

England’s care regulator reports that 80,000 children and young people have waited more than a year for community healthcare, while some adult waits have improved. The health department says its secretary of state has committed to changes in support for mothers and children.