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OK, Doomer!

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 16:30
How our increasingly web-connected lives are affected by the online hopes and fears of our planet’s future.

‘Mandate thieves’: New Pakistan government takes shape amid slew of jabs

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 16:24
PMLN and PPP will lead a six-party coalition that has a comfortable majority. PTI accuses them of stealing the mandate.

Turkey’s Erdogan, Egypt’s Sisi meet in Cairo

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 15:48
For the first time in over a decade the presidents of Turkey and Egypt have met in Cairo.

What Palestinians in Gaza are teaching Muslims worldwide

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 14:55
They shouldn't need to demonstrate resolve and strength. Yet they are, in ways that offer lessons to the rest of us.

Israel forces Palestinians to leave Gaza hospital

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 14:21
Dozens of Palestinians have been filmed leaving Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.

Russia’s Putin signs law to seize assets of those who discredit military

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 14:00
Latest attempt to crush dissent comes into effect ahead of presidential elections in March.

Rocket fire from Lebanon causes casualties in Israel

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 13:58
A barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon hit northern Israel on Wednesday.

Defence spending boost to see 18 NATO members hit target in 2024

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 13:47
War in Ukraine and potential for US isolationism under a new Trump presidency has sent defence spending rise rapidly.

Tear gas and rubber bullets as Indian farmers march on Delhi

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 13:33
These protests are a continuation of demonstrations two years ago, which lasted for many months and killed 600 people.

Turkey rescuers battle to save workers trapped in landslide-hit gold mine

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:50
Disaster highlights country's poor safety record, as previous calls to shut down Copler mine went unheeded.

Israel’s unrelenting war on Gaza healthcare requires urgent action

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:45
Israel's targeted attacks on Gaza healthcare workers and infrastructure are acts of genocide.

The toddler amputees of Israel’s war on Gaza – Hoor Nusseir

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:42
Hoor Nusseir has lost her parents, brothers and her hands in an Israeli bombing on Deir el-Balah.

Biden’s homeland security chief Alejandro Mayorkas impeached: What’s next?

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:32
Alejandro Mayorkas impeached in the House but likely to be acquitted in Senate as Biden calls the move unconstitutional.

Spanish folk festival participants burn Israeli flag

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:14
An Israeli flag was burned by people taking part in this carnival in the north of Spain.

Iran condemns ‘terrorist’ attack on gas pipelines

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 11:53
The explosions, including on a mainline gas route, come amid raised tension around the region.

Paint and tears: Northwest Syria commemorates 2023 earthquakes

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 11:24
An exhibition commemorating the disaster remembers heroes, losses and pain.

Exploited, abused, trapped: The lives of Italy’s South Asian rose sellers

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 11:01
Street sellers bring moments of joy to enamoured couples but their journeys and struggles are far from romantic.

Ukraine claims critical strike on Russian warship

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 10:41
The attack came as Ukraine's new military chief toured the front lines.

Why is France revoking birthright citizenship in Mayotte?

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 10:36
France announces constitutional amendment aimed at curbing immigration in its overseas territory near Madagascar.

Turkey and Egypt aiming to extend diplomatic thaw at Cairo summit

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 10:14
Presidents Erdogan and el-Sisi bring decades of diplomatic rancour to a close at Cairo meeting.

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