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Palestinian singer running to represent Iceland at Eurovision contest
Bashar Murad said he wants to use his song to 'illustrate' the difficulties Palestinians face in order to be heard.
Feared Dutch drug lord Ridouan Taghi sentenced to life in mega-trial
The 46-year-old and his associates were guilty of several murders, judges ruled, concluding a years-long trial.
Biden says agreement reached for ceasefire during Ramadan
US President Joe Biden has said Israel has agreed not to engage in military activities during Ramadan in Gaza.
Relief as Italian court says rescued refugees cannot be sent back to Libya
Italy's highest court has ruled that the country's vessels cannot return rescued refugees to the North African country.
The Malawians braving climate shocks and red tape to make banana wine
Global warming has shrunk crop yields in farming communities, forcing an unexpected invention.
Pakistani journalist arrested for social posts against government officials
Asad Ali Toor has been accused of to trying to 'coerce, intimidate, and incite violence' against government officials.
LogOn: AI’s Newest Advance: Realistic High-Definition Video From a Few Words
The latest innovation in artificial intelligence is photorealistic video created from just a few words. Deana Mitchell has the story in this week’s episode of LogOn.
Russian human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov sentenced to jail
The co-chair of a Russian rights group that shared the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize has been jailed for two and half years.
Birth of a Movement: Michigan’s Arab voters rise up to challenge Biden
Arab and Muslim Americans in the perennial swing state hope grassroots activism will bring peace to Gaza.
Nagham Abu Samra: Palestine karate champion, victim of Israel’s war on Gaza
Gaza's beloved champion was in line to participate in the Olympics until an Israeli attack took her life.
What is rugby’s ‘Calcutta Cup’ and why is it played in the UK?
The trophy, steeped in colonial history, is at the heart of a bitter rugby rivalry between Scotland and England.
2-month-old baby dies from hunger in Gaza
A 2-month-old boy has died from hunger after Israel’s starvation of Gaza left his parents unable to provide for him.
Donation of $1bn cancels tuition fees at medical school in the Bronx, NYC
Donation from Ruth Gottesman will provide students in New York’s worst-performing borough for health with free tuition.
How is occupied East Jerusalem’s diversity under threat?
How is Israel's war sparking dialogue around the diversity of Palestinian identities and co-existence?
Gaza’s budding 11-year-old journalist reporting the war
Gaza's 11-year-old war reporter Sumayya Wushah was inspired by Shireen Abu Akleh to tell Palestine’s stories.
NATO denies plans to send troops to Ukraine
Rebuttal of Macron's remarks comes as Kremlin warns of conflict if West puts boots on ground in Ukraine.
Russian activist Oleg Orlov sentenced to 30 months in prison
Moscow court finds veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine guilty of discrediting army.
Palestinians scramble for airdropped aid in Gaza
Thousands of Palestinians facing hunger crowded onto a beach as Jordan’s military airdropped desperately needed aid.
Hostilities mount on Lebanon border as Hezbollah and Israel swap strikes
The series of attacks revives fears that the war in Gaza could escalate across the region.
The Syrian regime is stepping up its use of suicide drones
The Syrian government calls upon high-precision, low-cost drones to target rebel and civilian personnel and infrastructure.