- So Much for Saying ‘Never Again’ Anash.org
- Trump’s Great Achievement theatlantic.com
- Opinion | A One-Side Peace Plan Still Gives Palestinians Hope The New York Times
- Trump has strong-armed Netanyahu, who was planning a longer war Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Trump’s deal ended the war — but hasn’t yet delivered peace Financial Times
Macron summons parties for crunch meeting in frantic effort to appoint PM
All parties except National Rally and La France Insoumise called on by president to show ‘collective responsibility’
Emmanuel Macron has summoned the leaders of several political parties to his office to demand they show “collective responsibility” as he attempts to appoint a new prime minister amid a deepening political crisis.
All political parties except Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally, which is the biggest single opposition party, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s leftwing La France Insoumise were called to the meeting at the presidential palace before Macron’s self-imposed deadline to name a new prime minister by Friday night.
Continue reading...‘You gave everything’: West Bank journalists honour fallen Gaza colleagues
Palestinian journalists reflect on the courage required of their colleagues in Gaza to document war and oppression.
When the bombs in Gaza stop, the true pain starts
When the guns fall quiet, Gaza is left with the ache of survival and the wounds that peace can’t heal.
Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas
The West African nation's foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.
How Israel denies the right to play for Palestinian children
We look at Palestinian children's right to play in war-ravaged Gaza and in the occupied West Bank.
Syrian FM in Beirut on first high-profile visit since al-Assad era
Landmark visit sees nations seeking solutions to border issues, status of Syrian prisoners and fate of Syrian refugees.
Netanyahu will face “criticism” from two sides
Former Israeli minister Yossi Beilin says Netanyahu faces backlash in Israel from both right and left over Gaza.
Netanyahu faces right-wing threat to collapse his government
Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet has voted to accept the Gaza ceasefire deal, despite threats from coalition partners.
‘Without journalists, war crimes remain unwritten’
Journalists are experiencing a 'total genocide' in Gaza, Al Jazeera's conference is told.
North Korea marks ruling party’s 80th anniversary with huge ceremony
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un vowed to turn the country into a ‘socialist paradise’ during a huge ceremony.
Deadly earthquakes strike Philippines, triggering temporary tsunami warnings – CBS News
- Deadly earthquakes strike Philippines, triggering temporary tsunami warnings CBS News
- M 7.4 - 20 km E of Santiago, Philippines U.S. Geological Survey (.gov)
- Tsunami threat passes in Philippines and Indonesia after powerful quake, warning agency says BBC
- A second powerful earthquake strikes off southern Philippines after first one kills at least 5 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- At least 7 dead after Philippines hit by twin quakes, tsunami warning up Reuters
India to reopen embassy in Kabul after 4-year hiatus amid new Taliban ties
India reopens embassy in Kabul, marking its first diplomatic engagement with the Taliban since their 2021 takeover.
The £1m man: why did Boris Johnson take his donor to Ukraine?
Exclusive: Leaked files offer a glimpse of the ex-prime minister’s relationship with Christopher Harborne
As he boarded the night train to Ukraine, Boris Johnson had the usual entourage of aides and bodyguards – plus the man who had given him £1m.
Less than a year had passed since Johnson accepted what is thought to be the largest donation ever to an individual MP. It was from Christopher Harborne, one of the UK’s biggest and most private political donors.
Continue reading...Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of ‘violating sovereign territory’
The allegation by the Taliban came after two loud blasts were heard in the city late on Thursday.
China tightens export controls on rare-earth metals: Why this matters
Move is a strategic one ahead of new round of tricky trade talks with the United States.
Norway FA president welcomes Gaza deal before vital Israel World Cup tie
Norway's FA had said profits from ticket sales from the Israel game would be sent to Doctors Without Borders in Gaza.
Tens of thousands of Palestinians walk to Gaza City as Israel withdraws
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are walking back to Gaza City as the Israeli military begins its withdrawal.
Getting a Gaza ceasefire was “the easy part”
“Any misperceptions, missed deadlines or misinterpretations can scupper this whole [ceasefire].”
Displaced Palestinians begin pained journey home as Gaza truce takes hold
Israeli forces begin pulling out of key Gaza areas as ceasefire agreement starts after intensive US-led diplomatic push.