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Will Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community serve in its military?
There is renewed push to force ultra-Orthodox Jews to serve in the Israeli military.
UN official warns of possible war crimes, rape as a weapon in Sudan
UN human rights chief says humanitarian aid is being blocked and sexual violence is being used as a weapon of war.
Preferred secondary place for 70% of city's pupils
There are a total of 90,348 applications for London secondary schools for September.
Israeli MP denounces ‘tsunami of fanatic nationalism’ in Israel
‘We are on the brink of a fascist dictatorship,’ Knesset member Ofer Cassif tells Marc Lamont Hill.
Iran Revolutionary Guard member and two others killed in attack in Syria
Iranian media reports say IRGC member Reza Zarei was killed in a suspected Israeli attack in the port city of Baniyas.
In New York, Israeli conscientious objectors find community after ostracism
Mandatory military service in Israel has left some young Israelis facing a stark choice: fight or be branded outsiders.
At least eight people injured in blast at cafe in India’s Bengaluru
Investigators suspect the bomb was an improvised device. The reason for the blast is yet to be determined.
What happened at Alexey Navalny’s funeral
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s funeral was held in Moscow on Friday.
Hundreds bid final farewell to Russia’s Alexey Navalny, risking arrest
Mourners attend funeral of late Russian opposition leader, after Kremlin warns against ‘unauthorised’ protests.
Can Somalia win its war against al-Shabab?
Marc Lamont Hill talks to Somali Deputy PM Salah Ahmed Jama about the war on al-Shabab, the crises facing his country.
Iranians vote in legislative, key assembly polls amid economic concerns
Conservative and hardline candidates are expected to win a majority as surveys indicate a low voter turnout.
Israeli settlers build symbolic house on Gaza border
A group of Israeli settlers have built a symbolic house on the border with Gaza.
Photos: Crowds attend Navalny funeral as Kremlin warns against protests
Mourners chant Alexey Navalny's name and say they will not forgive Russian authorities for his death.
Global condemnation grows over Israel’s killing of Gaza aid seekers
France calls for an independent inquiry as more countries speak out against the shootings of Palestinians seeking food.
‘Won’t back down’: Druze Syrian town gathers after regime kills protester
Mourners and protesters gathered at the funeral of Jawad al-Barouki, 52, in Sweida on Thursday.
After Macron touted troops to Ukraine, Putin warns West of nuclear war risk
The Russian president, in a state of the nation address, upped the ante. Should the world be worried about his threat?
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for putting profits above humanity
Billionaire entrepreneur says Microsoft-backed company originally promised to make an open-source, non-profit company.
Kenya, Haiti sign ‘reciprocal’ agreement on police deployment: Ruto
The agreement would allow Kenyan police to lead a UN-backed mission in the gang-riven Caribbean nation.
Massive fire kills dozens in Dhaka restaurant building
At least 46 people have died after a massive fire spread through a multi-storey building housing restaurants in Dhaka.
Crowd chants name of Alexey Navalny at funeral in Russia
A large crowd was filmed chanting the name of Alexey Navalny as his body was carried into church for his funeral.