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Back to school – but not for the 625,000 students of Gaza
A teacher in Gaza reflects on how the first day of school used to bring excitement to students, parents and teachers.
Poland scrambles planes as Russia strikes western Ukraine
Missile and drone attack on Lviv, close to border with the NATO member, kills at least seven people.
Venezuelan forces accused of ‘brutal’ repression in post-election protests
Human Rights Watch says security forces and pro-government armed groups killed 23 protesters following Maduro's victory.
Ukraine’s losses outweigh Kursk gains, as Russia on cusp of taking Pokrovsk
Ukraine's diversion of troops for the Kursk attack has left parts of Donetsk vulnerable, say analysts.
The Chibanis – Bitter Bread: Algerian pensioners’ struggle in France
Algerians who came to France in the ‘50s now face laws making it hard for them to retire with their families back home.
Reporter witnesses wreckage in occupied West Bank as gunfire rings out
A 14-year-old boy was shot dead by an Israeli sniper in Tulkarem. Gunshots were heard as AJ reporter was on the scene.
‘He can’t move at all’: A Gaza mother’s agony over baby with polio
The mother of the first child with polio in Gaza in 25 years says displacement led to her son's illness and paralysis.
Australia’s economy posts worst performance since 1992, excluding pandemic
Gross domestic product declines 1.5 percent on per capita basis following successive interest rate hikes.
China-Africa summit 2024: What’s in it for Beijing, Xi Jinping and Africa?
Beijing is looking to woo African countries with more investment dollars in exchange for better access to raw minerals.
US Open tennis: Tiafoe and Fritz set up all-American men’s semifinal
New Yorker Emma Navarro also progressed with a win over Paula Badosa to book a semifinal against Sabalenka.
Myanmar regime labels key ethnic armed groups ‘terrorist’ organisations
The designation bans anyone from joining or having contact with the MNDAA, TNLA and the Arakan Army.
Uganda’s Bobi Wine shot, injured in altercation with police in Kampala
The police said officers attempted to stop the opposition leader from marching down a road, leading to an altercation.
Why is Pakistan planning to ban rallies and public gatherings in Islamabad?
A week before PTI's planned mass rally, ruling party introduces bill seeking to allow city officials to ban such events.
China’s Xi, Nigeria’s Tinubu pledge deeper economic ties
Leaders ink deals on nuclear energy, media exchanges and infrastructure ahead of summit on Chinese-African cooperation.
Fugitive former Philippines mayor Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia
Guo fled the country after she failed to attend a Senate hearing investigating her alleged criminal ties.
US charges against Hamas leaders raises questions around Gaza mediator role
Six defendants, three of whom have been killed in Israeli attacks, named in US case against Hamas officials.
Dozens killed in Boko Haram attack on village in northeastern Nigeria
Fighters from the hardline group attacked Mafa village on Sunday burning down shops and houses.
Kamala Harris to unveil $50,000 tax deduction for new small businesses
US Democratic nominee's proposal is latest effort to erase Donald Trump's polling advantage on economic issues.
US woman indicted for attempt to drown 3-year-old Palestinian-American girl
Elizabeth Wolf, 42, has been charged with attempted capital murder for attack on 3-year-old in swimming pool in Texas.
Major political shake-up starts in Ukraine; arms chief, ministers quit
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signalled last week that he would reshuffle his cabinet at a critical time in the war.