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Netanyahu admits Israel backing ‘criminal’ groups, rivals of Hamas, in Gaza
First acknowledgement Israel using armed gangs, which aid groups have accused of stealing aid from trucks.
Donald Trump’s travel ban: Why? And why now?
US administration says order aims to keep America safe, but advocates say 'arbitrary' ban will keep families apart.
New Gaza aid ship revives painful memories of Israeli raid on Mavi Marmara
The Madleen, a new Gaza aid ship, revives memories of 2010’s deadly raid. Jamal Elshayyal reflects on its lasting impact
New Zeland Maori MPs suspended for parliamentary haka protest
Three Maori Party MPs were suspended from New Zealand’s Parliament for performing a haka in protest of legislation.
A ship called Madleen: Gaza’s first fisherwoman inspires solidarity mission
Madleen Kulab says she is 'deeply moved' to hear that a vessel aiming to break the siege of Gaza is named after her.
Israel launches several attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs
This is the fourth time Israel has attacked the Lebanese capital since the November ceasefire with Hezbollah.
Chairman of far-right Reform UK party quits after burqa row
Zia Yusuf, a self-described ‘British Muslim patriot’, leaves a party accused of fuelling Islamophobia after 11 months.
Why is the Dominican Republic deporting Haitian migrants?
What does the Dominican Republic’s crackdown on Haitian refugees and migrants reveal about the story of two neighbours?
Trump takes swipe at Angela Merkel for her migration policies
Donald Trump explained why Egypt is not on his new list of travel banned countries while also criticising Angela Merkel.
Trump, Merz discuss trade, NATO spending and Russia’s war on Ukraine
The German chancellor expressed his country's support for Ukraine and pushed Trump to apply more pressure on Russia.
Trump: Russia, Ukraine like ‘two children fighting in a park’
Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine are like two children fighting in a park.
Private school pupil numbers drop by 11,000
Latest school census data says the number of private school pupils has dropped by 1.9% in the last year.
Tesla shares slide as CEO Musk and President Trump have a public face-off
Shares dropped on Thursday as Musk publicly criticised the tax bill the US president is pushing to enact into law.
Indonesia beat China to boost World Cup hopes in AFC qualifying
Indonesia shut out China 1-0 in their Asian Football Confederation Group C qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
‘Premeditated genocide’: Brazil’s Lula slams Israel over Gaza war
Lula criticises Israel in Paris, as German FM voices rare criticism of onslaught in Gaza and West Bank settlements.
Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years
The cuts will represent 6 percent of its total workforce.
Why did the US block a resolution demanding an end to Israel’s war on Gaza?
Outrage after US vetoes UN Security Council motion calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
Supreme Court strikes down Mexico’s lawsuit against US gun manufacturers
Mexico's government had argued that negligent gun sales have fuelled its struggles against cartels and criminal groups.
Pattern of defiance: Israel expands settlements in face of Western pressure
Move to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank a challenge to Western allies unwilling to take serious steps.
US Supreme Court clears greater path for ‘reverse discrimination’ claims
Court rules in favour of woman who says she was passed over for a work promotion because of her heterosexuality.