Egypt has inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest museum dedicated to a single ancient civilization and an effort aimed at boosting the country's tourism industry and troubled economy. Located near the Giza Pyramids on the edge of the Egyptian capital, it showcases over 50,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of King Tutankhamun's treasures. The museum, a project championed by President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, has faced delays since construction began in 2005. The government has improved infrastructure around the site, including roads and a new metro station. Officials hope the museum will attract more tourists, helping to stabilize Egypt's economy.

The Paris prosecutor says two new suspects have been handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum. Laure Beccuau, the prosecutor, said in a statement Saturday that a 37-year-old suspect was charged with theft by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy. The other, a 38-year-old woman, is accused of being an accomplice. They were both incarcerated. They both denied involvement, the prosecutor said. Officials said the jewels have not been recovered.

Two new suspects handed preliminary charges in Louvre jewels heist case, Paris prosecutor says.

Pope Leo XIV has bestowed one of the Catholic Church’s highest honors on St. John Henry Newman, declaring him a doctor of the church. Newman, a 19th-century British convert and theologian, joins the ranks of figures like St. Augustine and St. Therese of Lisieux. This title recognizes his universal appeal and contribution to understanding the Christian faith. On Saturday, Leo also declared Newman a co-patron of Catholic education. Newman is admired for his writings on doctrine and truth, and he remains a unifying figure cherished by both Anglicans and Catholics.

A crowd surge at a Hindu temple in southern India has left at least nine people dead and dozens injured. The incident happened at the Swamy Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday during the sacred day of Ekadashi. Authorities say an iron grille meant to control the crowd broke, causing chaos. Most of the deceased are women, and one is a child. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state officials have expressed their condolences. The privately built temple was overwhelmed by a crowd of 25,000, far exceeding its capacity. An inquiry into the incident has been ordered.

Britain’s monarchy holds prestige but not power and is subject to public sentiment. This is evident with Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, who was stripped of his title and home by King Charles on Thursday. This move aims to protect the monarchy from scandals related to Andrew's ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The British monarchy has faced crises before, like the 1917 Titles Deprivation Act and Edward VIII’s abdication in 1936. The monarchy also faced public backlash after Princess Diana's death in 1997. More recently, Prince Harry's estrangement from the family has added to the royal drama.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Southeast Asian nations to stand firm and strengthen their maritime forces to counter China’s increasingly “destabilizing” actions in the South China Sea.

As Mexican families prepare for Day of the Dead celebrations, altars are set up to welcome back loved ones under the belief that they return home for one night each Nov. 2. Among the offerings are sugar skulls known as “calaveritas,” which capture how Mexicans remember their dead with celebration rather than sorrow. In Mexico City, the Chavarría family has crafted these sweets for generations. They see their “calaveritas” not just as a seasonal trade but as a way to keep their ancestors’ memory alive.

At least 7 dead and dozens injured in a crowd surge at a Hindu temple in southern India.

Official results in Tanzania election show President Samia Suluhu Hassan winning with 97.6% of the vote.

The Red Cross says it has transferred the unidentified remains of three people to Israel but an Israeli military official says they were still being examined and may not be those of missing hostages. The official, who spoke Friday on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak to the media, said the remains had been turned over to the Red Cross by Hamas in Gaza. The handover follows Israel’s return earlier Friday of the bodies of 30 Palestinians to authorities in Gaza. That completed an exchange after militants turned over remains of two hostages, in a sign that the tense Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement is edging forward.

The World Health Organization reports that gunmen who reportedly killed at least 460 people at a hospital in Sudan's Darfur region returned three times to the facility during their assault. The attack happened Tuesday, the same day the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group, captured the provincial capital after a long siege. Witnesses describe waves of violence, including house-to-house assaults and summary executions. The Rapid Support Forces deny the hospital killings, claiming they are caring for patients. Since the capture of El-Fasher, humanitarian access has been blocked, and many residents have fled. The U.N. migration agency estimates over 62,000 people have fled the area amid high insecurity.

China has announced that its Shenzhou 21 spaceship docked with the country's space station at the country's own record speed. The docking process took around 3.5 hours, three hours faster than previous missions. The spaceship launched Friday night from the Jiuquan center in northwestern China. The crew includes pilot Zhang Lu, who was on the Shenzhou 15 mission, and two first-time astronauts, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang. They plan to conduct 27 scientific projects during their six-month stay. For the first time, China is sending mice to the space station to study weightlessness and confinement effects.

Red Cross says it transferred unidentified remains of three people to Israel that a military source says came from Hamas.

What is next for the commoner once known as Prince Andrew probably involves moving trucks as he packs up the trappings of his once royal life to move to an isolated private home owned by his brother, King Charles III. The commoner now known as 65-year-old Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was stripped by his brother of his titles and will be forced to vacate his rent-free Royal Lodge mansion near Windsor Castle because of his association with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew's new home will be on the king’s estate at Sandringham on wind-swept east coast. Despite his downfall, Andrew remains eighth in line to the throne.

President Donald Trump has declined to say whether he plans to resume underground nuclear detonation tests. He had seemed to suggest that was a possibility in a social media post this week. The post raised concerns the U.S. would begin testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades. The president told reporters, “You’ll find out very soon” when he was asked about it. Trump said, “We’re going to do some testing” and “Other countries do it. If they’re going to do it, we’re going to." But he refused to offer more details. He spoke aboard Air Force One as he headed to Florida on Friday for the weekend.

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The landlocked West African nation of Mali is being squeezed by a weekslong blockade on fuel imports imposed by jihadi militants, an unusual strategy as the insurgent threat grows across the region.

Virginia's Democrat-led legislature OKs step toward mid-decade congressional redistricting in fight to control US House.

The U.S. Secretary of Defense has told his Chinese counterpart that Washington will "stoutly defend" its interests in the Indo-Pacific. This was during talks in Malaysia on Friday. Pete Hegseth described the meeting with Chinese Admiral Dong Jun as "good and constructive." He raised concerns over Chinese activities in the South China Sea and around Taiwan. Hegseth also signed a new defense agreement with India, aimed at expanding military cooperation. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to manage tensions in the region, even as strategic differences remain, particularly over Taiwan and freedom of navigation.

UN human rights chief says US strikes against vessels allegedly carrying drugs from South America are 'unacceptable.'

Hospital officials in Gaza say that Israel has handed over the bodies of 30 Palestinians.

Communities across the northern Caribbean are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. In Jamaica, emergency relief efforts are underway as residents clear roads and assess damage. The storm has left many without homes, power or communication. Authorities have confirmed at least 19 deaths, and thousands remain in shelters. In Cuba, heavy equipment is clearing roads and the military is assisting isolated communities. No deaths have been reported there but significant damage has occurred. In Haiti, dozens were dead or missing after catastrophic flooding. The storm tied records for Atlantic hurricanes making landfall when it hit Jamaica.

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said.

President Donald Trump seemed to love his whirlwind Asia trip. He danced on the tarmac in Malaysia, and was given a gold medal and crown in South Korea. He relished the international deal making and soaked up praise from other leaders. It's a change in focus for a president who campaigned on “America First.” But don't mistake him for a globalist, says Hogan Gidley, his former aide: “When you’re scoring touchdowns,” Gidley says, “it’s OK to dance in the end zone.” Yet Trump returns Thursday to a country worried about prices and the government shutdown, and it's not clear how much his foreign policy wins will matter to voters.