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Is the world focused enough on climate change?

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 21:07
There are fears that wars in Gaza and Ukraine may deflect attention from the climate crisis.

Peru’s President Boluarte avoids impeachment effort over Rolex watch probe

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 20:52
Boluarte replaced impeached President Pedro Castillo in a country where 'moral incapacity' ousters have become common.

Israel boosts defences after Iran consulate attack in Syria

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 20:51
The Israeli army says it 'strengthened the alertness of combat units' after attack on Iranian consulate in Damascus.

Biden presses Netanyahu for steps to protect civilians in Gaza: White House

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 20:26
US president has criticised Israeli conduct in Gaza war but says he 'strongly supports Israel' against Iran 'threat'.

Taiwan earthquake rescues

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 19:18
Hundreds of tourists have been located safely in Taiwan, a day after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the island.

Will the US unemployment rate continue at historic lows?

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 18:41
US job growth has continued at a steady clip in months since COVID pandemic, but experts are looking for warning signs.

Myanmar opposition launches drone attack on military’s stronghold capital

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 18:36
Shadow government says the attack aims to show military leaders they have nowhere to hide.

Denmark missile launcher fault closes busy shipping strait

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 17:11
Denmark's National Maritime Authority warns ships not to sail through the Great Belt strait.

Diplomatic spat erupts between Poland and Israel after WCK killings in Gaza

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 16:29
Israel's ambassador has sparked outrage for accusing Poles of anti-Semitism following the killing of seven aid workers.

Why I’m protesting against my Israeli government | Close Up

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 16:14
Gil Dickmann’s aunt was killed on October 7. His cousin is a captive. He's leading the charge against Israel’s Gaza war.

Pedro Sanchez: Championing Gaza ceasefire and Palestine statehood

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 15:30
Spain's prime minister says Netanyahu's strategy leads to international isolation as Gaza death toll rises.

Saudi Arabia to host women’s tennis WTA Finals for the next three years

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 14:53
The lucrative, multiyear deal is the latest professional sports event acquisition by the kingdom in recent years.

Celebrations in eastern Turkey as pro-Kurdish mayor-elect reinstated

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 14:47
A pro-Kurdish politician in eastern Turkey has had his victory in this week’s local elections restored.

At least 11 killed in attack on Iran’s IRGC in border province: State media

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 13:45
Several wounded in clashes in restive Sistan-Baluchestan province which borders Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Russia scales up its attacks as Ukraine warns of urgent need for weapons

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 13:40
Russia has mounted its largest attacks since October, and its missiles are destroying Ukraine’s power plants

Displaced 12-year-old boy becomes Gaza’s youngest medic

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 13:40
12-year-old Zakaria es-Sersek is a volunteer medic at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza.

Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador amid Somaliland port deal dispute

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 13:27
Mogadishu also shuts down Addis Ababa's consulates in Hargeisa, capital of the Somaliland, and Garowe in Puntland.

Ngugi wa Thiong’o: Literary giant, revolutionary hero, domestic abuser

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 13:01
The allegation that Ngugi used to beat his wife should start a new conversation on patriarchy in Africa.

South African footballer and Olympian Luke Fleurs killed in hijacking

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 12:50
Fleurs was shot in the chest while waiting to be attended to at a petrol station in a Johannesburg suburb, police say.

‘AI-assisted genocide’: Israel reportedly used database for Gaza kill lists

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 12:29
Two Israeli media outlets report Israeli military's use of AI-assisted system called Lavender to identify Gaza targets.

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