Israel's military intensified its bombing of southern Gaza overnight after one of the deadliest days for Palestinians since the conflict began as world leaders called for a halt to fighting to allow aid into the besieged enclave.
- WorldFreed Israeli hostage says 'I've been through hell'
An elderly Israeli hostage said she was beaten by militants when abducted but then treated well during her captivity. Video of her release showed her shaking the hand of a masked captor. Asked why she had done that, she said "they treated us gently and met all our needs."
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China's new bonds to help economic recovery, official says, as budget deficit rises
China approved 1 trillion yuan in sovereign bond issuance.
- WorldMexico braces for Category 5 hurricane, risk of 'catastrophic' damage
Mexico's southern coast braced for Hurricane Otis on Wednesday as the Category 5 storm made landfall near the beach resorts of Acapulco, with the potential to cause "catastrophic damage," the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
