Story Highlight :As the dust settles on this fragile ceasefire, a harder question emerges: can this pause in fighting become something more—or will it collapse into yet another cycle of violence? After two years of relentless bloodshed, the war in Gaza has finally paused. Israeli hostages, held captive since Hamas’s brutal October 2023 attack, have been released in a dramatic exchange brokered by US President Donald Trump. Families torn apart by violence have reunited amid tears and cheers. For Israelis who wore yellow ribbons and marched weekly demanding their loved ones’ return, this moment represents a profound victory. Yet across the border, Palestinians await the release of hundreds of prisoners, including many held without charges. As the dust settles on this fragile ceasefire, a harder question emerges: can this pause in fighting become something more—or will it collapse into yet another cycle of violence? The scenes were undeniably moving. Twenty hostages freed in two groups, handed over to the Red Cross, then rushed to medical facilities for evaluation before reuniting with families. Tens of thousands of Israelis erupted in celebration as live broadcasts showed their… Hostages walk free—but is lasting peace still possible?

Story Highlights : After losing 95 kg, a British woman flew to Turkey for a tummy tuck and liposuction — but a surgical mistake nearly cost her life. A blood clot formed during the procedure, reaching her lungs and causing two heart attacks. A woman in England nearly died after undergoing surgery to remove excess skin following a weight loss of 95 kg. Sarah Dyson lost so much weight over two-and-a-half year, but says it didn’t feel like it since there were loose folds of skin hanging around. She found a way to tuck in the excess skin every morning and had to wear baggy clothes to hide it. So she decided to have it removed. But the surgery would have cost £17,000 in the UK. Someone suggested having it in Turkey, as it would cost less. So Sarah left Manchester for Istanbul on September 1 and spent £6,500 for a tummy tuck, an arm lift and liposuction. But she had a near-death experience after the surgeons reportedly “forgot” to give her blood thinners, Daily Mail reported.

Story Highlight :Kerala has reported another case of the deadly “brain-eating amoeba,” Naegleria fowleri, raising the total number of cases this year to 104. The latest patient is a 3.5-year-old child from Kannur. Health Minister Veena George earlier confirmed the statewide tally. In India’s Kerala, another case of the fatal brain infection popularly referred to as ‘brain-eating amoeba’ was confirmed on Monday (Oct 13). The latest patient, as per reports, is a three-and-a-half-year-old boy from Thayyil in Kannur district. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples confirmed the presence of Naegleria fowleri. This comes as the death toll from the fatal brain infection went up to 23, as of Sunday (Oct 12), reported the state’s health minister Veena George. In a statement, the minister said that, so far this year, a total of 104 cases of amoebic encephalitis, aka brain fever, have been reported in Kerala. He also revealed which Kerala districts have been hit worst by the brain fever. Here’s all you need to know.