By Joe Udo
NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – We bring to you top international news headlines for today, 12 October 2025. News from Israel, U.S., UK, France, Spain, Australia, Italy, and more.
1) ISRAEL
Witkoff: “Miracles can happen, hostages are coming home” at packed Hostages Square.
Release of hostages set to begin Monday morning, say Hamas and Israel.
Witkoff visits Gaza base as ceasefire holds and displaced Palestinians return home.
Nova survivor dies by suicide, two years after girlfriend killed in front of him.
Reservist succumbs to wounds from accidental grenade blast in Gaza.
Israel gymnastics group appeals Indonesia ban on athletes.
2) USA
Catholic University of America confiscates Oct. 7 memorial citing flag policy.
Georgia gubernatorial candidate accuses Israel of “genocide” in Oct. 7 post.
3) UNITED KINGDOM
British PM to attend Peace Summit in Egypt.
UK universities told to crack down on antisemitism after Manchester synagogue attack.
4) FRANCE, SPAIN and ITALY
Leaders of France, Spain, Italy to join Egypt peace summit Monday; Hamas won’t attend.
5) AUSTRALIA
University of Sydney suspends staff member over viral video showing verbal assault on Jewish students during Sukkot.
6) IN MEMORIAM
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dead at 79.
