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UN reports 35 percent increase in people affected by South Sudan violence
Read MoreNew report says civilians are bearing the brunt of a surge in intercommunal conflict in pockets of South Sudan.New report says civilians are bearing the brunt of a surge in intercommunal conflict in pockets of South Sudan.
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‘Boycott Germany for forcing Palestinians to pay for its crimes’
Read MoreGermany is forcing Palestinians to pay for its own crimes and targeting Jews and Muslims who speak out. #AJOPINIONGermany is forcing Palestinians to pay for its own crimes and targeting Jews and Muslims who speak out. #AJOPINION
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Iraq’s former defense minister wanted in Sweden for fraud is arrested at the Stockholm airport
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Hong Kong passes a new security law that toughens punishment of dissent
Read More Pro-Beijing lawmakers fast-tracked the legislation, with tough punishment for acts considered “external interference,” insurrection and other offenses. (Image credit: Peter Parks) Pro-Beijing lawmakers fast-tracked the legislation, with tough punishment for acts considered “external interference,” insurrection and other offenses.
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Thousands of shoes laid out as memorial to children killed in Gaza
Read MoreThousands of shoes were in a square in the Netherlands as tribute to the over 13,000 children killed in Gaza.Thousands of shoes were in a square in the Netherlands as tribute to the over 13,000 children killed in Gaza.
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Israel and Hamas in negotiations for 6-week truce and hostage release
Read MoreThe U.S. is taking a tougher line with Israel as the toll rises from its war to destroy Hamas. President Biden spoke with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone yesterday for the first time in weeks, and the White House says Mr. Biden emphasized the importance of not invading the southern Gaza city…
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Thousands of children to leave Russian border city
Read MoreAround 9,000 children will be sent away from Belgorod after strikes blamed on Ukraine.Around 9,000 children will be sent away from Belgorod after strikes blamed on Ukraine.
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Dozens of Americans escape Haiti amid rising chaos and violence
Read MoreIn response to escalating gang violence and severe food shortages, a U.S. government-chartered flight from Cap Haitien brought 47 Americans to safety in Miami. This operation follows a series of evacuations and warnings of dire conditions in Haiti.In response to escalating gang violence and severe food shortages, a U.S. government-chartered flight from Cap Haitien…
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Bodies left in streets after gang attack in wealthy Haiti suburb
Read MoreSeveral people have been killed in a gang attack in an upmarket part of Haiti’s capital.Several people have been killed in a gang attack in an upmarket part of Haiti’s capital.
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British Embassy denies Russia’s fake King Charles death story
Read More Russia’s most followed social media channels began posting fake news about King Charles on Monday Russia’s most followed social media channels began posting fake news about King Charles on Monday
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Uganda on alert as IS-linked ADF militants cross border from DR Congo
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Hong Kong passes tough security law
Read MoreAuthorities say Article 23 is necessary for stability, but critics fear it will further erode civil liberties.Authorities say Article 23 is necessary for stability, but critics fear it will further erode civil liberties.
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Ukraine’s losses ‘in the millions’ – Polish general
Read More Kiev does not have the resources or manpower to continue the fight against Russia, Rajmund Andrzejczak has said Ukraine’s losses in the conflict with Russia should be counted “in the millions,” the former chief of the Polish General Staff, Rajmund Andrzejczak, has claimed. Kiev “is losing the war” and does not have the…
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Why India continues to support Putin as Modi congratulates him for sham election victory
Read More Ties between India and Russia continue to thrive despite Western countries’ efforts to isolate Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine Ties between India and Russia continue to thrive despite Western countries’ efforts to isolate Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine
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Displaced Palestinian cooks maqlouba during wartime for his family
Read MoreBefore Ramadan fasting began, displaced Palestinian Abu Elias showed us how he prepares the Palestinian dish maqlouba.Before Ramadan fasting began, displaced Palestinian Abu Elias showed us how he prepares the Palestinian dish maqlouba.
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Mother who left toddler alone for 10 days when she went on holiday jailed for life
Read More Kristel Candelario was jailed for life Kristel Candelario was jailed for life
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China blasts US declaration of ‘ironclad’ alliance with Philippines
Read MoreThe US has been deepening diplomatic and military contacts with the Philippines recently as tension with China rises.The US has been deepening diplomatic and military contacts with the Philippines recently as tension with China rises.
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Armenia’s PM warns Azerbaijan could start war over disputed border villages
Read MoreArmenia could face war by ‘end of the week’ if it does not return four Azerbaijani villages, PM Pashinyan says.Armenia could face war by ‘end of the week’ if it does not return four Azerbaijani villages, PM Pashinyan says.
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Rachel Reeves says Labour wants ‘inclusive’ version of ‘decade of renewal’ that followed Thatcher’s election in 1979 – UK politics live
Read More Shadow chancellor to deliver prestigious Mais lecture and will announce plans to rewire the Treasury The Conservative party has been fined £10,750 by the Electoral Commission for failing to accurately report non-cash donations worth more than £200,000. The donations related to an employee who had been seconded to the party by a donor.…
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Leader of ‘Norman Brigade’ mercenary group killed in Ukraine – media
Read More The Canadian fighter was allegedly struck by a Russian drone A French-Canadian mercenary fighting for Kiev and alleged leader of the so-called ‘Norman Brigade’ private military group has been killed, Canadian broadcaster CTV News reported on Tuesday. Reports about the death of the mercenary, identified as 36-year-old Jean-Francois Ratelle from Quebec,…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Thousands of children to be evacuated from Belgorod on Russian border with Ukraine due to shelling
Read More Governor says 9,000 children will be moved from Russian city that is just over half an hour’s drive from border with Ukraine Russia has appointed Adm Alexander Moiseyev as acting navy chief, replacing Nikolai Yevmenov, according to the state RIA news agency, which confirmed earlier reports of the reshuffle. Moiseyev, who served on…
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At least 13 Russian miners are trapped in a collapsed gold mine, officials say
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Profits from forced labour at nearly one-quarter of a trillion dollars: ILO
Read MoreSexual exploitation accounts for nearly three-quarters of ‘obscene’ illegal profits from forced labour, says UN agency.Sexual exploitation accounts for nearly three-quarters of ‘obscene’ illegal profits from forced labour, says UN agency.
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Watch live: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes opening remarks at Ramstein US Air Base
Read More Watch live as US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes his opening remarks at the Ramstein US Air Base on Tuesday (19 March). Watch live as US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes his opening remarks at the Ramstein US Air Base on Tuesday (19 March).
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Amazon claims its packages are recyclable. Much of the plastic ends up in landfills
Read More A new report from CalPIRG reveals that that almost no Amazon packaging gets recycled. Instead, it ends up in a landfill. A new report from CalPIRG reveals that that almost no Amazon packaging gets recycled. Instead, it ends up in a landfill.
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US-Philippines alliance is ‘ironclad’- Blinken
Read MoreThe assurance comes as tensions rise between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea.The assurance comes as tensions rise between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea.
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‘Jaw-droppers’: Bentley profits top £500m as rich seek personalised cars
Read More Wealthy are willing to pay more than double the standard price of £170,000, says luxury carmaker The luxury carmaker Bentley is cashing in as more of the world’s richest people opt to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on “levels of personalisation that we’ve never seen before”, the company has said. While households…
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Haitian gangs unleash new attacks on upscale Port-au-Prince
Read MoreArmed gangs attacked two upscale neighborhoods in the capital in a rampage that left at least a dozen people dead.Armed gangs attacked two upscale neighborhoods in the capital in a rampage that left at least a dozen people dead.
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Erdogan considering military operations in Iraq and Syria
Read More “Wherever there is a terrorist, we’ll find and eliminate him,“ the Turkish leader said Türkiye’s military is set to carry out operations to achieve full security along the country’s borders, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. In January, Türkiye carried out a series of airstrikes and ground operations in northern Iraq and northern…
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NSW school to be demolished after extensive mould outbreak in carpet, chairs and plasterboard
Read More Willyama High School at Broken Hill set to be rebuilt, education minister Prue Car says Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A New South Wales school where mould has infested carpets, chairs, plasterboard and even drum kits will be demolished and rebuilt, the state’s education minister…
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Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs globally and splitt off ice-cream division
Read More Magnum to Marmite consumer goods group plans productivity programme to save £684m Business live – latest updates Unilever is to cut 7,500 jobs globally as part of an overhaul aimed at saving about €800m (£684m) over the next three years. The consumer goods company, whose brands range from Marmite to Dove soap and…
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The Gambia votes to reverse landmark ban on female genital mutilation
Read MoreRights groups say proposed rollback of 2015 law will overturn women’s rights across the region as a whole.Rights groups say proposed rollback of 2015 law will overturn women’s rights across the region as a whole.
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Ukraine conflict won’t end this year – Türkiye
Read More Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has expressed concern over a potential expansion of the hostilities into the region The Ukraine conflict is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon and has the potential to escalate even further, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. In an interview with CNN Turk on Monday, the foreign minister…
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Moment 150kg of cocaine found hidden in lorry transporting wood in Argentina
Read More Police in Argentina have found more than 150kg of cocaine hidden on a lorry carrying wood. Police in Argentina have found more than 150kg of cocaine hidden on a lorry carrying wood.
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NSW police reject watchdog’s calls for updated training and protocols on use of force
Read More Force responds to scathing NSW law enforcement conduct commission report, dismissing four of 19 recommendations Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police have rejected calls from the state’s police watchdog for updated training and protocols for officers on the use of force, especially…
