Eight people were killed and 2,700 injured in Lebanon when low-tech pagers exploded, with Hizbollah blaming sabotage by Israel.

Brussels has prepared a €40bn loans package to support Ukraine, despite concerns that the G7’s collective efforts are faltering.

Kamala Harris has maintained her lead over Donald Trump on economic issues according to a recent poll, with support increasing after a televised debate.

Investors are increasingly betting on a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve amid signs of economic cooling and a major meeting looming just before the US election.