Ukraine’s Kyiv comes under attack for first time in months, mayor says
Strong explosions heard in the capital in first attack on the city since September.
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Abu Saher al-Maghari: The man who shrouds the dead in Gaza
Abu Saher al-Maghari prepares up to 200 bodies for burial each day at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.
France’s Macron urges Israel to stop bombing and killing civilians in Gaza
French president says he hopes other leaders, including those in Washington, will join him in his call for a ceasefire.
Hollywood actors’ union approves deal with studios, ending strike
The deal brings an end to months-long halt in production, allowing thousands in film and TV to resume work.
Diwali 2023: The festival of lights, explained through rituals
The core idea behind Diwali is the triumph of good over evil, reflected in its rituals like diyas and rangoli.
Israel revises down toll from October 7 attack to ‘around 1,200’
Israeli officials say the original death toll of 1,400 included unidentified corpses now believed to be Hamas fighters.
Gaza’s hospitals on the brink of collapse
Gaza’s Ministry of Health says 21 hospitals are out of service, others are running out of fuel, medicine.
Tens of thousands flee on foot as UN says north of Gaza is ‘hell on earth’
Israel says more than 100,000 Palestinians have moved from the north to the south of Gaza in the last two days.
At least 25 people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza City school
Al-Shifa Hospital director confirms deaths after Al-Buraq School was targeted.
Analysis: Why Biden is pressuring Israel on Gaza ‘humanitarian pauses’
The US counts Israel as its closest ally in the Middle East. But it needs Arab partners, too.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blockade military suppliers in UK, US
The protesters were calling for end to weapons sales to Israel.
Poland’s pro-EU opposition parties reach coalition agreement
Donald Tusk, the opposition's candidate for prime minister, said that the group is 'ready to take responsibility'.
Health centres in north Gaza under siege in ‘day of war against hospitals’
Israeli troops encircle four hospitals as Gaza's largest medical complex, Al-Shifa, faces complete collapse.
Erdogan criticises top court, stoking judicial crisis in Turkey
Main opposition party calls it president's 'attempt to eliminate the constitutional order'.
‘Inhumane’: Top Belgium officials criticise Israeli bombing of Gaza
The PM describes Israel's bloody campaign as disproportionate' as a left-wing politician calls for sanctions.
From sport to music, Chile’s Palestinian diaspora rallies to support Gaza
Chile is home to the largest Palestinian population outside of the Middle East, making the community a political force.
Which of Gaza’s hospitals is Israel threatening?
Israeli tanks surround four hospitals in Gaza as bombardments, shelling, and shortages of fuel and supplies hit others.
Biden and Xi to meet on Wednesday, White House says
This will be the first meeting between the leaders of the world's two largest economies in a year.
German police crack down on pro-Palestine rallies, raising alarm
Banners were seized at a recent Berlin rally, fuelling fears that free speech does not extend to the Palestinian cause.
Hungary signals veto of Ukraine EU membership talks
Ukraine is 'in no way ready' to join, said Viktor Orban, hinting at plans to block the move at EU meeting in December.