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How can Israel attack Syria?
There have been numerous attacks on Syria blamed on or claimed by Israel. Why is this still happening?
EU ‘gravely concerned’ over Israeli bill seeking to ban UNRWA
EU warns of 'disastrous consequences' from a draft bill banning the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Israel.
Risk of nuclear war rising amid global conflicts, Nobel peace laureate says
'Path to self-destruction': Survivors recall horrors of nuclear bombings as they draw parallels to ongoing wars.
Israel’s mass detention of Palestinians is aimed to break our spirit
But my own imprisonment without charge has made me more resilient.
Takeaways from Hurricane Milton: The ‘fingerprints of climate change’
While storm surge was lower than feared, destructive tornadoes and heavier rainfall are part of new trend, experts warn.
Israeli army threatens to attack ambulances in southern Lebanon
After hitting UN peacekeepers, military claims without evidence that Hezbollah is using ambulances for fighters.
One year in, Israel’s ‘new Middle East’
A ferocious assault on north Gaza, unprecedented attacks on the West Bank and intensifying bombings of Lebanon.
Half-life, half-house: Portrait of a Palestinian family after Israeli raids
Akram Nasser and his children live in a house with no front wall or running water. But they have no intention to leave.
‘Nothing but lies’: New Navalny memoir foretells collapse of Putin’s regime
Posthumous memoir, Patriot, of Russian opposition leader who died in prison is set to be released on October 22.
Israeli strike on northern Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp kills 22
Thousands trapped as Israeli military issues evacuation orders for residents to move towards the south of the enclave.
Marine Le Pen’s niece starts own party: What it means for French far-right
Marion Marechal, 34, has launched Identite-Libertes, through which she hopes to strengthen France's 'national camp'.
From Uzbek disco to Uighur rock: Forgotten sounds of the Silk Road
A new album of rare grooves from Soviet Central Asia reveals an era when the region was a crucible for musical fusion.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 960
As the war enters its 960th day, these are the main developments.
US Justice Department sues Virginia for purging voters before election
Move comes as Republicans increasingly emphasise chance of noncitizen voting, despite little evidence of risk posed.
Caught in India-China clashes, Ladakh’s nomadic herders fear for future
Constant military patrols near the Indo-China border have shrunk pastures and are extinguishing tradition.
Trump calls for death penalty for migrants who kill US citizens, police
The Republican also pledged to 'expedite the removals' of migrants upon taking office, if re-elected on November 5.
Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Israel amid ongoing Gaza war
In a largely symbolic move, the Ortega government condemned Israel's leaders as 'fascist' and 'genocidal' over Gaza war.
Why are only some US Senate seats up for grabs? What to know in 500 words
Thirty-four of the 100 total Senate seats are being contested in November, the result of a staggered election system.
US imposes sanctions on Iran’s oil sector over missile attack on Israel
US penalties come as Israeli government considers military response against Iran amid risk of spiralling escalation.
In new interview, JD Vance dodges questions about Trump’s 2020 defeat
The US vice presidential candidate and senator brushed aside scrutiny of Trump's record of election denialism.