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Is the world focused enough on climate change?
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
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
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
US president has criticised Israeli conduct in Gaza war but says he 'strongly supports Israel' against Iran 'threat'.
Taiwan earthquake rescues
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?
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
Shadow government says the attack aims to show military leaders they have nowhere to hide.
Denmark missile launcher fault closes busy shipping strait
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Two Israeli media outlets report Israeli military's use of AI-assisted system called Lavender to identify Gaza targets.