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Israeli spy chief ‘threatened’ ICC prosecutor over war crimes case: Report
Report claims ex-Mossad chief tried to pressure Fatou Bensouda into abandoning a 2021 war crimes probe.
Global protests condemn Israel’s attack on Rafah
Protesters around the world have condemned Israel for its ongoing attacks on Rafah in southern Gaza.
Disgraced Olympic swimmer Sun Yang eyes competitive return as drug ban ends
Sun's ban ends too late for him to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics but he says he will restart his swimming career.
UK’s Sunak eyes national service: What is it and which countries have it?
The proposed national service scheme is not the same as conscription but makes military or civil service mandatory.
EU pushing to boost military aid to Ukraine
The drive by some EU states to raise support comes as others, such as Hungary, work to block military aid.
Cape Town’s poor ‘neglected’ in South Africa’s only opposition-run province
Township residents say the opposition Democratic Alliance is elitist and runs a city that functions only for the rich.
Letter from ‘Kibbutz Israel’
In these dark times, it is heartening to see the Palestinian cause conquering new terrain in Washington and beyond.
Rafah residents face further danger as Israel hits city’s two hospitals
Israeli attacks put Kuwaiti Hospital out of service and trap medical staff, patients inside Indonesian Field Hospital.
EU states announce formal recognition of Palestinian state
Spanish PM calls Palestinian statehood 'only route to peace'; Israel accuses Madrid of incitement to Jewish 'genocide'.
Trump promises crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests if elected
Trump tells donors that the student demonstrators are part of a 'radical revolution' and promises to defeat them.
Boston Celtics reach NBA Finals with win over Indiana Pacers
The Celtics, who will play either Dallas or Minnesota in the finals, will try to win their first NBA title since 2008.
Submerged homes and heatwaves fuel Mexico climate angst
Waves wash over abandoned homes in Mexico's first community to be officially recognised as displaced by climate change.
‘Russia needs China more’: Are Putin and Xi in a marriage of convenience?
While Russia and China have drawn close in the face of Western sanctions, both have other acts to balance.
Spain formally recognises Palestine as a state
Spain has formally recognised Palestine as a state in a ‘historic move towards justice and peace.'
‘They stole our jobs and life’: Anger and desperation in India’s coal belt
People living in the coal belt in West Bengal say their demands are unheard as India elects its government.
Cluster munition use reported after Ukraine’s Russian-held Luhansk attacked
Information on casualties is being clarified after air attacks cause fire in the occupied eastern Ukrainian city.
Papuans head to Indonesian court to protect forests from palm oil
Campaigners are taking legal action to stop four palm oil companies from clearing vast tracts of forest for plantations.
Dabke dance troupe brings relief to Gaza’s war-weary children
A dance crew is teaching displaced children in Gaza a traditional Palestinian dance form called dabke.
Papua New Guinea evacuating landslide villages as hopes for survivors fade
Rocks are still falling as search continues in Enga province for an estimated 2,000 people buried by a mountain.
‘We were not allowed to serve food to our fathers when we had our period’
Women from three generations share their intimate experiences of managing menstruation through the years.