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WORLD8h agoDonkey prices in Gaza skyrocket from $1,000 to $30,000Black marketeers and the virtual elimination of motorised transport have been blamed for the surge in value of the pack animalsThe Telegraph
WORLD12h agoPreserving Lebanon's stories amid war: France's Lebanese Film FestivalThis Tuesday evening sees the start of the sixth edition of France's Lebanese Film Festival. The festival opens at the Elysées Lincoln cinema in Paris, with Nadim Tabet's supernatural thriller "In This Darkness I See You". This year's edition will also feature a retrospective of the work of actress and director Nadine Labaki, including her Oscar-nominated film "Capernaum". In Perspective, we spoke to festival president Sarah Hajjar.France 24 [en]
WORLD12h agoArgentina has the first Nova Forest outside Israel to remember the victims of October 7: "Memory is all we have left"It was inaugurated in Mendoza in homage to the 417 victims of the 2023 terrorist attack. The project was promoted through the joint work of the Municipality, KKL Argentina, the Kehilá, the Honorary Consulate, and the Nova Association. Relatives of the victims traveled from Israel to participate.Clarín
WORLD16h agoAir France says it will follow Israeli rule barring crew from some nationsReported restrictions could put airlines that comply with Israel at odds with anti-discrimination laws in their nations.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD19h agoAn Iowa man built a miniature submarine for his 15-centimeter bird so the bird could accompany him underwater in the Bahamas: the homemade capsule used a paintball air tank, safety valves, and an oxygen monitorEn 2026, el dueño del ave publicó un video que sumaría millones de reproducciones.Desde 2020, han compartido saltos en paracaídas y largas travesías en bicicleta.Clarín
WORLD20h agoDubai night markets are back: Free entry, food, shopping and family fun until 2amDubai: Wondering where to go as the weather gets cooler? Even during the work week, some great places to go with family and friends are the night markets that have just started opening up across Dubai. Most of these night markets are centrally located in popular residential areas like Karama, Deira and Al Barsha, and offer free entry, budget-friendly food and shopping options. They are particularly popular with families looking for a relaxed night after work or school. What to expect? From AED 2 accessories to fresh fruits for AED 5, clothes, shoes and plants and pots, Dubai’s night markets offer visitors a huge variety of shopping and eating options. For food, every night market has a dedicated food court style area, where you can walk around to check out the stalls serving snacks, street food or drinks like halo-halo, a colourful shaved ice dessert with sweet toppings. Shopping is another draw, with stalls selling everything from slip-on shoes, T-shirts and dresses to handbags, accessories and everyday essentials. But these markets are also a great place for residents of the neighbourhood to just relax and enjoy the cool weather with family and friends. Most places also organise stage performances and have a gaming area, where you can play pool or table tennis with friends, with some even having a dedicated gaming section. Night markets across Dubai 1. Al Rigga/Union Night market There are quite a few night markets that you can visit if you are in the Al Rigga area, located along Al Rigga Road, all the way to the Union Metro station. Location: Along Al Rigga Road Timings: 4pm-2am 2. Al Barsha Night market Location: Along First Al Khail Street (D86) Timings: 4pm-2am daily 3. Al Karama Night Market Location: Near Union Metro Station, next to Day To Day and Giftland. Timings: 5pm-2am every day 4. Bur Dubai Night Market (to open soon) Location: Near Sharaf DG Metro station Timings: The market is due to open this week, tentatively by October 15.emirates247 · united arab emirates
WORLD21h agoRonaldo waves Saudi-flag scarf after match interrupted by missile alertPortuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo waved a scarf with the Saudi flag after Al Nassr’s victory.Al Jazeera [en]