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Red Cross to hand over received remains of 3 hostages to Israel military

Since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect on October 10, Palestinian militants had released the remains of 17 hostages, with 11 remaining in Gaza

Explosion at Harvard Medical School intentional, no injuries reported

The Boston Fire Department determined that the explosion was intentional and officers did not find additional devices in a sweep of the building, police said

Trump to host Syrian President Al-Sharaa in historic White House visit

The official, who was not authorised to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced engagement, said that the meeting is expected to take place Nov 10

Zico Kolter leads OpenAI safety panel with power to block unsafe AI

Zico Kolter leads a 4-person panel at OpenAI that has the authority to halt the ChatGPT maker's release of new AI systems if it finds them unsafe

Canada, Philippines to sign pact to boost drills, deter China's aggression

Canada and other Western nations have been bolstering their military presence in the Indo-Pacific to help promote the rule of law

23 dead, dozen injured in fire, explosion at northwestern Mexico store

The fire occurred in downtown Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state, Sonora Gov. Alfonso Durazo said in a video posted on social media

Food aid uncertainty deepens as US govt shutdown fight hits crisis point

The impacts on basic needs food and medical care underscored how the impasse is hitting homes across the United States

Two more suspects charged in Paris Louvre crown jewels heist case

Laure Beccuau, the prosecutor, said in a statement that a 37-year-old suspect was charged with theft by an organised gang and criminal conspiracy

US urges ASEAN to be firm in countering China in South China Sea

China rejects US criticism of its maritime conduct, accusing Washington of interfering in regional affairs and provoking tensions through its military presence

South Korea seeks greater Chinese efforts to bring N Korea back to talks

The two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in the city of Gyeongju took place a day after Xi and US President Donald Trump agreed to dial back earlier steps and de-escalate their trade war

Obama to lead key rallies as Virginia, New Jersey gear up for polls

Obama's campaign swing affirms how popular the 64-year-old remains among his party's base more than eight years removed from the White House

Trump back on '60 Minutes' for 1st time after settling lawsuit with CBS

CBS News offered few details Friday on how the interview came together, or whether there were any ground rules put in place

Air traffic controller shortage widens US flight delays amid govt shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing-related delays Friday at a number of airports, including in Boston, New York City, Nashville, Houston, Dallas and Newark, New Jersey

China's Shenzhou 21 docks with space station in 3.5 hrs, sets speed record

While in space, the astronauts planned to conduct 27 scientific and applied projects in biotechnology, aerospace medicine, materials science and other areas

New Pentagon policy undercuts trans troops' ability to ask to stay in army

The administration's policies face court challenges as trans troops argue they have proven their value, though the US Supreme Court allowed the ban to be enforced while cases continue

Pfizer sues to stop rival bid for Metsera by Denmark's Novo Nordisk

Novo said it planned to buy Metsera in a deal that could be worth up to $9 billion, and Metsera said the offer appeared to be superior to Pfizer's bid, which was announced in September

Argentina's chief of staff resigns after Milei's win, cabinet shifts likely

Francos' departure after weeks of speculation was expected to herald a wider Cabinet shake-up, as is common in Argentina following elections

Israel hands over bodies of 30 Palestinians as ceasefire deal edges forward

The return of the Palestinian remains was confirmed by a doctor at Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis, where medical workers were striving to identify them

Republican leaders reject Trump's demands to scrap Senate filibuster

Trump's sudden decision to assert himself into the shutdown now in its 31st day bringing the highly charged demand to end the filibuster is certain to set the Senate on edge

Several arrested in Michigan in Halloween weekend attack plot: FBI director

Investigators believe the plot was inspired by Islamic State extremism and are investigating whether those in custody were potentially radicalised online