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Paris mayor’s plan to keep Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower sparks criticism

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 14:18
Critics say keeping the rings on the Paris landmark will be akin to making it 'an advertising outpost'.

Al Jazeera crew warned off by Israeli forces during live report

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 14:03
Al Jazeera crew warned off by Israeli forces during live report.

Polio and Israel’s attrition genocide in Gaza

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 13:46
The re-emergence of polio in Gaza is yet another sign of Israel's genocidal strategies at work.

Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital reopens emergency wing, 5 months after siege

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 13:34
5 months after a two-week assault by Israeli forces, Gaza’s biggest hospital al-Shifa has reopened it's ER wing.

Tunisian police detain presidential hopeful as candidacy confirmed

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 13:23
President Kais Saied has been accused of blocking rivals ahead of October 6 presidential vote.

Strike raises pressure on Israeli PM as US prepares ‘final’ ceasefire deal

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 12:13
The pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu to agree a ceasefire deal and bring home surviving captives from Gaza is rising.

What are Israel’s protests and general strike about — and how big are they?

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 11:59
The largest since the start of the war, protests underscore the anger against PM Netanyahu over captive deaths in Gaza.

Telegram channels key to survival on Ukraine’s front line with Russia

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 11:53
Pies, petrol, bomb alerts or complaints — these channels are the go-to platforms for residents in the middle of war.

Up to 11 reported dead as Tropical Storm Yagi lashes Philippines

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 10:44
Schools and government offices shut down in capital Manila, while ferry services and domestic flights are suspended.

Gaza City school shelter hit by deadly Israeli military strike

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 10:10
A school shelter in Gaza City was hit by an Israeli military strike as a ‘pause’ in attacks began in other areas.

Ex-daycare worker in Australia admits sexually abusing dozens of girls

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 09:47
Ashley Paul Griffith pleads guilty to 307 offences against some 60 children who were in his care.

Russia launches barrage of drones and missiles at Kyiv

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 09:02
Air raid alerts went out across Ukraine as Russia pounded the country with missiles.

Israelis erupt in protest to demand Gaza ceasefire

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 08:56
Anger rises against PM Netanyahu as protesters call on him to work harder to secure the return of captives held in Gaza.

Taiwan court orders release of ex-Taipei mayor arrested in corruption probe

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 08:21
Taiwan People's Party leader Ko Wen-je freed after court finds insufficient evidence to justify his detention.

Russian barrage targets Kyiv, Ukrainian strike destroys school

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 08:11
Ukrainian officials report dozens of projectiles fired at capital. Russian officials suspend schools following attack.

Unspoken bonds: Gaza’s forcibly displaced and the homes they yearn for

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 07:24
As Israel's war on Gaza continues unabated, journalist Maha Husseini writes about generational loss and trauma.

Coco Gauff loses US Open crown as star exodus continues

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 07:16
Gauff lost to fellow American Navarro in an error-laden performance but compatriot Tiafoe kept up home hopes with a win.

‘Russian spy’ whale Hvaldimir found dead in Norway

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 04:39
The white beluga was found off the southwest coast at Risavika by a father and son who were out fishing.

Australia’s biggest listed casino operator suspended from stock exchange

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 04:10
Star Entertainment Group delisted days after damning report by casino regulator in New South Wales.

At least 47 injured in Russian missile attack on Kharkiv sports centre

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 03:53
Officials say five children were hurt in Sunday's attack which also damaged a shopping mall.

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