Police found a 10th woman’s body east of Johannesburg, intensifying concern over killings that investigators have not conclusively linked. Two women face charges in one case, which police believe may be isolated.
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Huge crowds greeted Pope Leo XIV in Paris ahead of an open-air Mass expected to draw more than half a million people. During his France visit, the pope has warned about artificial intelligence and nuclear weapons.
Six people, including four American tourists, died in an explosion that destroyed a building in Athens’ Plaka district near the Acropolis. A gas leak is suspected, and nearby buildings were damaged.
Iran says a proposed deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days of U.S. acceptance. Washington says talks through mediators are constructive but it is not rushing to agree.
Pope Leo XIV warned during a visit to France that AI could undermine human dignity and called for ethical oversight. He also rejected nuclear deterrence and urged respect for human life.
Trump and Xi extended a U.S.-China trade truce by two months during a state visit marked by ceremony but few announced agreements. They plan to meet again in November and December.
Iran has outlined a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks, contingent on U.S. action on its blockade, oil exports and frozen assets. U.S. officials have not confirmed a report that negotiations have reached a technical stage.
Hurricane Nolo could bring up to 35 inches of rain to parts of Hawaii’s Big Island, raising the risk of catastrophic flooding and mudslides. Hawaii County is under a hurricane watch and tropical storm warning.