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Israel escalates Rafah bombardment as US warns of a ‘disaster’

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 21:44
Growing fears among more than a million displaced people in Rafah as Israel threatens large operation in the city.

Mapping Israel’s destruction of Gaza

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 21:21
The scale of destruction across Gaza has been described as being among the worst in modern history.

What next for Gaza and the talks to end the war?

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 21:19
International negotiations continue on a possible ceasefire.

Satellite images show increase in tents of displaced people in Rafah

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 20:52
Satellite images show a dramatic increase in the number of tents of displaced people in Rafah.

Brazil police seize Bolsonaro’s passport amid ‘coup’ probe

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 20:50
The operation also targeted some of Bolsonaro's closest allies, including his son Carlos, former ministers, and aides.

UK students protest support for Israeli arms deals

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 20:39
Students in the UK held protests demanding institutions withdraw support for companies providing weapons to Israel

America’s underemployment problem

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 20:01
Despite record job growth, they are not necessarily well-paying sustainable jobs that meet the cost of living surge.

Photos: Inside South Sudan’s worsening refugee crisis, in Renk and Maban

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 19:52
Aid organisations say more shelters, medicine and basic supplies are desperately needed.

Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi denounce US ‘interference’

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 19:33
Kremlin says the two spoke about creating a 'multipolar, fairer world order' in face of US-led efforts to contain them.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy names new army chief after dismissing Zaluzhnyi

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 18:46
President Zelenskyy thanks General Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his service, says he should remain 'on his team'.

Pakistan voting ends, results expected soon, amid charges of manipulation

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 17:42
Bomb blasts and the suspension of mobile services marred Pakistan's election. Results could start coming within hours.

In Romania, some fathers opt to take on the lion’s share of childcare

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 17:22
The east European nation is home to a paid scheme that allows either parent to look after their infant up to two years.

UN committee urges Russia to end ‘forcible transfer’ of Ukrainian children

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 16:11
Kyiv claims 20,000 children have been taken from Ukraine to Russia without families' or guardians’ consent.

Civil society urge nationwide strike, protest in Senegal after vote delay

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 16:08
The call for mass mobilisation comes as a major political upheaval continues in the usually stable West African nation.

Senegal elections: Why has President Macky Sall postponed voting?

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 15:41
Senegal's reputation as the only coup-free West African democracy hangs in the balance.

Israeli sniper kills Palestinian girl in front of Gaza hospital

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 14:52
A 14-year-old girl who went to collect water was killed by an Israeli sniper outside Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza.

Poll observers say Azerbaijan presidential vote marred by irregularities

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 14:38
Ilham Aliyev wins expected landslide victory, but OSCE monitors say vote was 'restrictive' and 'not competitive'.

Tucker Carlson interviews Vladimir Putin: What’s the controversy about?

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 14:29
The US television presenter is set to release an interview with the Russian president. Here is what we know about it.

Tunisia’s press, civil society silent as Ghannouchi sentenced, analysts say

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 14:21
Analysts and rights groups have pointed to the muted response to Ennahda leader's latest criminal conviction.

At least 13 Sudanese asylum seekers killed after boat capsizes off Tunisia

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 14:10
Officials said an investigation was launched as the search was ongoing for 27 missing people.

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