Brent crude futures were up $1.13, or about 1.4%, at $80.67 a barrel by 1617 GMT

Man was with four-year-old daughter, thought to be involved in a custody dispute

US two-year yields were the lowest since early September after the data

'We're exhausted, they're exhausted. But there are more of them, and they have more equipment,' say soldier

Hamas believes international pressure for Israel to end siege, as civilian casualties mount, could force ceasefire

Known as 'Bleu Royal,' this vivid blue diamond - which is set in a ring - is among the rarest ever to be unearthed

Hostage accuses Netanyahu of failing to protect Israeli citizens during Oct 7 attack

Taliban government says over 60,000 Afghans returned between Sept 23 to Oct 22

Looting broke out as food, water and gasoline become scarce after the destruction caused by Otis

'NATO countries promoting arms race in region; increasing military presence and frequency, scale of military drills'