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Republicans pick Thune over Trump loyalist as Senate majority leader

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 19:02
Senator John Thune of South Dakota beat Trump's loyalist Rick Scott to lead the Republican-controlled Senate.

How the anti-drug ‘kingpin strategy’ fuels violence in Mexico’s Sinaloa

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 18:06
Rival criminal factions are battling for control in the Mexican state of Sinaloa after the arrests of two drug lords.

Biden is a ‘lame duck’ president – but can he still put pressure on Israel?

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 18:03
The Biden administration has shown no willingness to change course on Israel. It is running out of time to do so.

Is Israel committing ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza?

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 17:47
'Ethnic cleansing' is increasingly being used to describe Israel's war in Gaza, but is the term appropriate?

The Return of Trump

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 17:30
Fault Lines examines how Donald Trump won back the White House, and what it means for the US and the world.

Germany’s Scholz to request vote of confidence in December

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 17:25
Party leaders agree on dates for the vote of confidence on December 16 and a new election on February 23.

Blinken says Israel met its goals, calls to end Israel-Hamas War

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 17:14
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel met its strategic objectives in dismantling Hamas’s military operations

Trump meets Biden at White House in US presidential transition meeting

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 17:13
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.

Heavy rains lash Spain after deadly floods

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 17:01
In the aftermath of deadly flooding, Spain closed schools and evacuated residents as heavy rains lashed the country.

Israel launches multiple strikes on southern suburbs of Beirut

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 16:04
This is the moment an Israeli bomb struck a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Man charged in US for leaking secret documents about Israeli attack on Iran

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 16:00
Asif William Rahman was arrested by the FBI this week in Cambodia and was due to make a court appearance in Guam.

France braces for Israel football match after violence in Amsterdam

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 15:40
France tightens security before game that pro-Palestinian groups say should be boycotted given Israel's aggressions.

China removes memorials to car ramming attack victims amid public outrage

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 15:36
The Chinese government has ramped up security at the site of attack that killed 35 in southern China.

The Guardian to no longer post on ‘toxic media platform’ X

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 15:28
The British news outlet quits X citing 'disturbing content' on the platform, including racism and conspiracy theories.

EU court rules Ukraine cannot trademark Russian warship insult

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 14:53
Ukraine wants to use defenders' profane defiance on merchandise; court says political slogan does not qualify.

A new deterrence for Lebanon is needed to avoid a long war with Israel

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 14:47
For a ceasefire to happen, Hezbollah, the US and Israel need to return to Resolution 1701.

Who is Pete Hegseth, the pro-Israel Fox News host picked to head Pentagon?

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 14:11
Trump nominates Hegseth, pro-Israel and Iran hawk, as the next defence secretary.

Fact check: Was Elon Musk’s Starlink used to rig the US election?

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 14:09
Did the tech billionaire really use satellite-based technology to 'steal' the election for Donald Trump?

Who is Mike Huckabee, the US evangelical, pro-settlement envoy to Israel?

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 14:06
The former Arkansas governor has previously questioned Palestinian identity and is opposed to a two-state solution.

US opens missile base in northern Poland

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 14:01
Part of NATO's broader missile shield, the base could alleviate concerns for European security once Trump takes office.

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