More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says
More than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed as a result of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry, BBC reported.
The death toll has continued to rise since a ceasefire took effect on 10 October, with Israel carrying out air strikes for what it says are violations of the truce - while bodies continue to be recovered from under the rubble.
Among those reportedly killed in an Israeli drone strike on Saturday were two young brothers, Fadi and Juma Abu Assi, whose family said they had been gathering firewood when they were killed, according to BBC.
Hundreds dead and missing in flooding across South East Asia
Hundreds are dead and missing in South East Asia, where some of the heaviest rain in decades has swept the region, BBC reported.
Monsoon rain exacerbated by tropical storms has caused some of the worst flooding in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
The death toll on Indonesia's Sumatra island has passed 300 and there are fears it could increase further with dozens still missing.
Evacuation efforts are still under way there, with major roads cut off and internet and electricity only partially restored, according to BBC.
Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
Ukrainian naval drones hit two oil tankers from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" as they travelled through the Black Sea, Ukrainian officials have said, BBC reported.
Footage verified by the BBC shows waterborne drones speeding through the waves into the vessels, before detonating into a ball of flame, sending black smoke into the air.
The targeted tankers were named by Turkish authorities as the Kairos and Virat, both flagged to Gambia. Both were hit off the Turkish coast on Friday, with the Virat reportedly struck again on Saturday. No casualties were reported, according to BBC.
Venezuela calls Trump airspace closure warning 'colonialist threat'
Venezuela has accused US President Donald Trump of making a "colonialist threat" after he said the airspace around the country should be considered closed, BBC reported.
The country's foreign ministry called Trump's comments "another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people".
The US does not legally have the authority to close another country's airspace, but Trump's online post could lead to travel uncertainty and deter airlines from operating there, according to BBC.
