- Sudan’s Army Retakes the Presidential Palace in Khartoum The New York Times
- Major moments in Sudan's history of coups, wars and instability Reuters
- Sudanese Army Enters Presidential Palace in Symbolic Victory Bloomberg
- What could happen next in Sudan’s civil war The Associated Press
- Sudan’s Army Recaptures Presidential Palace in Pivotal Advance The Wall Street Journal
UK to accelerate military planning to support Ukraine, No 10 says
Intensive talks to take place next week on detail and structure of any British deployments if ceasefire deal reached
The UK is to “accelerate the pace and scale” of its military planning to be ready to support Ukraine, with No 10 saying all options, including troops on the ground, are possible.
Keir Starmer’s spokesperson said thousands of troops would be needed to support Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire and agreement to end the war with Russia, whether by “sea, on land or in the air”.
Continue reading...Israel says it will maintain ‘permanent’ presence in Gaza unless hostages are freed – CNN
- Israel says it will maintain ‘permanent’ presence in Gaza unless hostages are freed CNN
- Israel resumes deadly airstrikes in Gaza, killing 600 since Tuesday NPR
- Israel orders IDF to seize more Gaza territory if Hamas doesn't release hostages Fox News
- The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question - Security Council, 9883rd meeting Welcome to the United Nations
- ‘I woke to the suffocating scent of blood and dust’ The Washington Post
Israel orders army to ‘seize additional territories’ in Gaza
The defence minister says the IDF will increase the intensity of its operation in Gaza until Hamas releases hostages.
Germany approves $3 billion in military aid for Ukraine – DW (English)
- Germany approves $3 billion in military aid for Ukraine DW (English)
- German budget committee gives green light for 3 bln euros in Ukraine aid Reuters
- Germany poised to unlock €3B Ukraine aid after historic spending deal POLITICO Europe
- Ukraine thanks Germany for new €3 billion in military aid Yahoo
- Germany Approves Over €11 Billion in Additional Military Aid for Ukraine Militarnyi
Bloomberg: France and Italy block € 5B EU ammo fund for Ukraine as larger € 40B plan stalls too – Euromaidan Press
- Bloomberg: France and Italy block € 5B EU ammo fund for Ukraine as larger € 40B plan stalls too Euromaidan Press
- EU leaders fail to agree €5 billion military-aid package for Ukraine Semafor
- France and Italy Stall EU Push to Commit Ammunition for Ukraine Bloomberg
- EU presses on with steel 'porcupine strategy' for Ukraine as Russia tries to end Western support The Associated Press
- Kaja Kallas' €40-billion plan for Ukraine flounders at EU summit Euronews
‘We will rescue anyone’: BBC accompanies Syria’s White Helmets after deadly attacks
The BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region.
‘We will rescue anyone’: BBC accompanies Syria’s White Helmets after deadly attacks
The BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region.
Social Democracies Keep Top Spots on World Happiness Report as US Falls to Record Low – Common Dreams
- Social Democracies Keep Top Spots on World Happiness Report as US Falls to Record Low Common Dreams
- These are the world’s happiest countries in 2025 CNN
- Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever. Solo Dining May Be a Sign. The New York Times
- Finland is the world’s happiest country yet again. Here are the top 10 on the list Fortune
- 2025 World Happiness Report shows U.S. in lowest-ever spot on list CBS News
Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested – BBC.com
- Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested BBC.com
- Turkey Is Now a Full-Blown Autocracy Foreign Affairs Magazine
- Thousands join march in Turkiye’s Istanbul to protest mayor’s arrest Al Jazeera English
- Turkey's Erdogan says he 'won't give in' amid protests DW (English)
- What we know about Istanbul’s mayor and why he was arrested The Associated Press
Russia continues strikes on Ukraine as drones hit Odesa overnight
Amid uncertainty as to when part-ceasefire will take effect, Kremlin says it will cover only ‘energy infrastructure’
Waves of Russian drones pounded the Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, setting it ablaze in an attack that underscored Moscow’s intent to continue aerial assaults despite agreeing to a temporary pause in strikes on energy infrastructure.
Videos circulating on social media showed fires erupting in several parts of Odesa.
Continue reading...Trying to heal the trauma of Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank
In Tulkarem and Jenin, dedicated volunteers work to help the people traumatised and displaced by Israel's raids.
‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat – CNN
Are Gen Z rejecting city life for farm life?
Today on The Stream: We examine why so many people of Gen Z age are choosing farm life over city dwellings.
Israeli ex-deputy FM confronted over Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza
Redi Tlhabi challenges Israeli ex-Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon on Israel’s ceasefire breach and its war on Gaza.
Migrant deaths hit record number in 2024, UN agency says
Nearly 9,000 fatalities confirmed worldwide, but real toll likely much higher.
US blocking Canadian access to historical library on Quebec-Vermont border
Haskell Free Library denounces 'unilateral' US move amid tensions over Donald Trump's continued threats against Canada.
French actor Gerard Depardieu to face trial on sexual assault charges
Movie star to face trial in Paris for alleged sexual assault of two women during a 2021 film shoot.
Soldiers celebrate as Sudan’s army recaptures presidential palace
Sudanese soldiers have been celebrating the recapture of the presidential palace from paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Israeli military blows up Gaza’s Turkish hospital and medical school
Video captured Israeli forces blowing up Gaza’s Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital and an adjacent medical school.