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Gaza’s libraries will rise from the ashes

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 16:43
The mass destruction of libraries is a direct attack on the Palestinian identity and spirit of learning.

Saudi-hosted UN talks fail to produce deal to tackle global drought

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 16:38
A future global drought regime is now planned to be completed at COP17 in Mongolia in 2026.

India vs Australia: Border-Gavaskar third Test opens with a near washout

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 14:23
The first day of the third Test is a near washout as Australia and India are left frustrated by rain in Brisbane.

Images and narratives of Syria’s historic moment

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 14:10
In the wake of al-Assad’s fall, a profusion of Syrian voices and stories that have been suppressed.

‘Until my last breath’: Searching for relatives at Syria’s ‘slaughterhouse’

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 13:56
Thousands of prisoners have been released from the notorious Sednaya prison, but many are still missing.

One dead, dozens missing after two boats sink off Greece’s Gavdos

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 13:41
Greek coastguard search to find dozens of missing migrants, assisted by Italian frigate, helicopters.

Jenin Brigades commander killed as PA forces raid occupied West Bank camp

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 13:40
Coalition of armed groups in occupied Palestinian territory condemns killing of Yazid Ja’ayseh as 'serious violation'.

Pakistan cricket: Controversial Amir retires from international stage

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 13:26
Mohammad Amir, who was once jailed in the United Kingdom for spot-fixing, has retired from Pakistan cricket.

Thai police arrest two after deadly bomb attack at festival

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 13:03
Police say a member of rebel group KNU clashed with ‘rival gangster’ in Tak province, but group denies involvement.

Could Israel’s Netanyahu be about to agree to a Gaza ceasefire?

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 11:52
Rumours that Israeli prime minister may finally put his name to an agreement with Hamas abound, but why now?

Could eating dark chocolate reduce the risk of diabetes?

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 10:56
A new study has found that people eating several portions of dark chocolate per week were less likely to develop type 2.

US court denies TikTok’s plea to stop likely ban until Supreme Court review

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 10:38
TikTok spokesperson says the company's Chinese owners plan to take its case to the Supreme Court.

Israel bombards hospital, school in Gaza, a day after Nuseirat massacre

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 10:06
Israel has killed dozens over past day as it continues to bomb and burn homes in northern Gaza and strikes Khan Younis.

South Korea national assembly votes to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 09:03
Some members of Yoon's conservative People Power Party backed the impeachment providing the crucial votes.

Georgia’s governing party set to install former footballer as new president

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 08:50
Ex-Man City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili is only candidate standing in a vote put to politicians rather than the people.

The secret treasure trove still hidden in Africa’s forests

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 08:49
The ‘last biotic frontier’ lies hidden right above our heads in the continent's fascinating tree canopies.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,024

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 07:08
Here are the key developments on the 1,024th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

40 years after Bhopal gas tragedy, barefoot school ‘offers hope’

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 06:08
Former students at a school for children of survivors of the 1984 disaster recall families’ struggles in the aftermath.

Singapore steps up executions and pressure on anti-death penalty groups

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 01:55
Singapore has executed nine people so far this year and dozens more are on death row for drug trafficking offences.

Will South Korea’s President Yoon survive second impeachment motion?

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 01:42
The stakes are high for President Yoon Suk-yeol as the opposition tries again to impeach him for declaring martial law.

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