World news

• Messi becomes first player to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards
• After rebel offensive, efforts to push them back appear to have stalled
• Tennis world number one Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals due to virus
• Democrats’ congressional win could strengthen Ukraine’s hand against Russia
• Floods in Gaza leave tens of thousands without shelter
• Former Palestinian detainees at mercy of Israel amid perpetual detention
• Rent-a-grandchild: Businesses offering companions to elderly grow in India
• Khawaja denies throwing ‘anyone under the bus’ over Sandpapergate scandal
• ‘Don’t bring your camera’: Filmmakers face extortion in Lagos
• The anti-Netanyahu: Can Gadi Eisenkot give the world a different Israel?
• Hossam Hassan sacked as Egypt head coach over ex-wife scandal
• US military attacks cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman
• Mapping how France’s protest wave spread across Europe
• As AI data centres guzzle energy, can we harness their wasted heat?
• Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh, Eastern province
• Photos: Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza
• Is unconditional support for Israel becoming a liability for Republicans?
• There is reason to hope that the Democrats might deliver this time