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Lebanon’s rock-climbing renaissance
In a small town in northern Lebanon, a community of rock climbers with its own unique philosophy is taking root.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 183
United Nations chief says Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has brought 'relentless death and destruction'.
Mexico suspends ties with Ecuador after police raid embassy
Ecuador police storm Mexico's embassy in Quito to arrest former vice president Jorge Glas.
Philippines flags ‘harassment’ by Chinese vessels ahead of Japan, US drills
Recent clashes between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have raised concerns of a maritime escalation.
Why scores of dogs will honour a Great Dane in Cape Town this weekend
A quaint local festival celebrates the life of the first dog to receive a Royal Navy rank
Saving Sarah: The last Jewish embroidery shop in India’s Kochi
How one Muslim man's deep bond with a Jewish woman in India lives on through the shop she left to him.
‘Fishing’: Judge denies Trump team bid to seize NBC Stormy Daniels material
Judge Juan Merchan criticised the defence team's attempt to compel NBC to turn over documents related to Stormy Daniels.
Amid diplomatic spat, Mexico grants former Ecuadorian vice president asylum
Row comes after the Mexican president commented on Ecuador's violence-marred election last year, prompting a rebuke.
‘Mission impossible’: Families slam Canada’s Gaza visa scheme as a failure
No Palestinians have left Gaza thanks to a new Canadian visa programme, fueling anger as Israeli bombardment continues.
Colombia seeks to join Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Bogota calls on the World Court to ensure 'the safety' and 'the very existence of the Palestinian people'.
First UN food aid in months arrives in Sudan’s Darfur as famine looms
Aid deliveries follow talks to reopen humanitarian corridors from Chad amid warnings that millions face acute hunger.
Why are Somalia and Ethiopia in a deepening diplomatic dispute?
Rift comes after Somaliland deal giving landlocked Ethiopia access to the Red Sea.
Russia’s war on Ukraine forces Europe to weaponise its economic might
Ukraine experts say Kyiv's refusal to buckle under Moscow's war represents a transformative moment for the continent.
Ukraine says three killed, 13 wounded in Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia
Russian officials have meanwhile accused Ukraine of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Israeli fire ‘most likely’ killed woman taken captive on October 7: Army
Efrat Katz was reportedly in a vehicle with her abductors when an Israeli aircraft fired at it.
‘Violent rumble’: 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles New York City, northeast
No casualties were immediately reported as rare quake shakes densely populated city of 8.3 million.
‘Silence the guns,’ says UN Chief in speech marking 6 months of war on Gaza
Israel has brought “relentless death and destruction” to Gaza, says UN Chief in speech marking 6 months of war.
Thousands around the world rally for Palestinians on Al-Quds Day
The globally observed day of solidarity is held on the last Friday of Ramadan to express support for Palestine.
Zimbabwe introduces new gold-backed currency to tackle inflation
Zimbabweans have 21 days to convert their old cash into new money, according to the central bank.
Norman Finkelstein on Gaza: The US could have stopped Israel on day one
Renowned scholar and activist Norman Finkelstein discusses Israel’s war on Gaza with Marc Lamont Hill.