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Trump says US will put weapons in space as part of ‘Golden Dome’ plan

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 23:13
The president has expanded on his vision for overhauling the US's missile defence system with space-based interceptors.

Why is Donald Trump fixated on South Africa?

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 22:39
How did the US right become fixated on a debunked conspiracy theory of 'white genocide' in South Africa?

Uganda confirms military trials for civilians despite Supreme Court ruling

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 21:13
President Yoweri Museveni’s government has frequently defended military trials, citing national security concerns.

EU to sustain Radio Free Europe with emergency funding after Trump cuts

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:58
Outlet is one of several media services whose funding was cut by Trump administration amid aggressive downsizing effort.

Israeli opposition leader criticises killing ‘children as a hobby’

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:35
Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan criticised the government at a press conference on Tuesday.

What is the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and why has it been criticised?

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:31
New aid distribution body has been denounced and called a politicisation of aid in Gaza.

UK foreign secretary slams Israel’s war on Gaza as trade deal paused

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:27
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy slammed the Israeli government for expanding its war on Gaza.

Marco Rubio suggests US ‘engagement’ led to limited aid entering Gaza

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:24
US secretary of state appears to acknowledge that humanitarian assistance is not reaching Gaza in 'sufficient amounts'.

Why is Israel expanding its war on Gaza?

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:06
PM Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the ‘forcible expulsion of Palestinians’ from Gaza.

Columbia students heckle acting university president at graduation

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:48
Columbia University students booed the school’s acting president, Claire Shipman, at a graduation ceremony.

UN: Gaza aid approvals fall drastically short

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:42
The UN says 100 aid trucks were approved Tuesday to enter Gaza Tuesday, far below the 600 needed daily.

Sudan’s army declares Khartoum state ‘completely free’ of paramilitary RSF

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:41
Announcement comes weeks after the army made gains in and around the capital city to push back the Rapid Support Forces.

‘Blatant political attack’: US lawmaker charged over ICE centre standoff

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:28
Democrats say the Trump administration's decision to charge Congresswoman LaMonica McIver sets a 'dangerous precedent'.

UK, France, Canada warn Israel of sanctions: Is opinion shifting on Gaza?

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:41
UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers as European leaders mount pressure on Israel to end its Gaza offensive.

Foreign journalists must not abandon their Palestinian colleagues in Gaza

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:13
As Israel moves to reoccupy Gaza, foreign media must demand open access and an end to killings of journalists.

Musk commits to staying Tesla CEO for another five years

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:56
Elon Musk has claimed a turnaround in Tesla's sales after a slump, even as his internet service provider Starlink grows.

Trump battles Republican dissent to massive tax cut and spending bill

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:31
Donald Trump is trying to convince Republican members of Congress to approve his “big, beautiful bill."

Thousands of Gaza’s children face imminent death under Israeli siege: UN

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:25
Food security group says more than 93 percent of children in Gaza, about 930,000, are at risk of famine.

Israeli forces disguised as civilians raid Gaza neighbourhood

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:15
Israeli forces raided a neighbourhood in Gaza disguised as civilians, killing a Palestinian fighter and civilians.

Starmer: Gaza aid ‘totally inadequate’

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 16:44
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Israel’s Gaza aid “totally and utterly inadequate.”

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