Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza.

The country was previously one of the world's only mosquito-free zones.

The Shizuoka Prefectural Assembly’s special committee on the preservation and proper use of Mt. Fuji held its fourth meeting on October 21st, hearing from officials of Fujiyoshida City in neighboring Yamanashi Prefecture about their initiatives to curb “bullet climbing” — the practice of ascending the mountain overnight without adequate rest or preparation. (News On Japan)

The recovery of Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar's remains means Hamas has returned 15 of the 28 deceased hostages held in Gaza before the ceasefire.