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NYT: US and Israel plan major new strikes on Iran after midterm elections, weighing three-day assault
US and Israeli forces are preparing for renewed attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure and missile arsenals – Trump has yet to give the green light, while Tehran warns that a new war would have no geographic or time limits
Airbnb ends mandatory chores for guests: What hosts will no longer be allowed to demand
New global rules take effect on November 20, preventing hosts from requiring guests to wash dishes, strip beds or take trash off the property
Egypt also rejects Turkish-Libyan memorandum: ‘Absolutely null and void, with no legal validity’
The Egyptian government says the memorandum of understanding ratified by the Benghazi-based parliament violates the principles of international maritime law and reserves the right to protect its rights
Russell Brand allegedly told woman to ‘clear up the mess you’ve made’ after rape, court hears
A woman told a London court that the comedian ignored her repeated pleas to stop during an alleged assault at his home in 2009. She described the pain as so severe that she could barely speak or breathe
Netanyahu was ready to launch major strikes on Iran before Trump intervened, FT reveals
Israel reportedly prepared extensive attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure and regime targets for the weekend of 10 October, but Trump opposed renewed hostilities ahead of the US midterm elections. The revelations follow a secret visit by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to Israel
Greece faces new diplomatic showdown with Libya as Turkey secures approval of disputed maritime deal
Athens warns of countermeasures after eastern Libya’s parliament ratifies the controversial Turkey-Libya maritime agreement, with the EU backing Greece and Cyprus. Ankara’s growing influence over the Haftar family and Egypt’s cautious response add to regional tensions
