What’s behind Ireland’s support for Palestine?
A shared sense of struggle underpins a bond, and after the recent conflict, Dublin has made landmark diplomatic moves.
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Activists and tribal groups prepare Minnesota pipeline protests
Groups are opposed to Enbridge Energy's project to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline in the US.
China defends Hungary university plan following Budapest protest
Beijing dismisses criticism of the campus plan, while Orban's office hints at a referendum on the issue.
Some Wall Street traders are betting against another AMC rally
Some institutional investors have ramped up complex options trades that let them bet that AMC's shares will fall.
Mexico lower house polls show setback for ruling coalition
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's coalition set to fall short of two-thirds majority necessary for big reforms.
In China, a little-known EV maker is leaving Tesla in the dust
A China-US JV has outsold every player with its tiny, cheap EV that young women love.
Peru on edge as vote counting begins in tight presidential runoff
Quick count puts Pedro Castillo ahead of Keiko Fujimori by 0.4 of a percentage point.
Many killed as two trains collide in southern Pakistan
At least 32 killed and dozens injured after express train derails and is hit by another train in Sindh province.
Villages empty, civilian armed groups rise in eastern Myanmar
Military attacks have forced villagers into the jungle and stiffened the resolve of those fighting against the coup.
Merkel’s party wins key state vote: Exit poll
Germany's Christian Democrats fend off far-right AfD challenge, garnering 36 percent of the vote, exit polls show.
Israel’s Netanyahu denies ‘incitement’, alleges election fraud
Mired in a court battle on corruption charges, Netanyahu faces being toppled by a motley coalition of parties.
Key Democratic senator says he will oppose US voting rights bill
Joe Manchin, key swing vote in US Senate, to oppose bill that would expand voting access and is backed by Democrats.
Colombia to ‘modernise’ police after protest violence criticism
Security forces in Colombia have been accused of using excessive force during nationwide anti-government protests.
Why are calls growing to investigate the Wuhan lab leak theory?
Renewed interest in coronavirus origin hypothesis after criticism over WHO inquiry and arrival of new US administration.
‘Time for the Catholic Church to take responsibility’
Residential school survivor calls on Pope to apologise for church role in abuse against Indigenous children in Canada.
Meghan and Harry announce birth of daughter Lilibet
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, announce the birth of Lilibet 'Lili' Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.
Controversial Nigerian pastor TB Joshua dies aged 57
The televangelist, who founded a Christian megachurch in Lagos, died from an undisclosed cause, his church said.
No apology from Pope for Canada’s residential school deaths
Pope Francis expresses 'pain' after remains of 215 Indigenous students found, but does not offer long-sought apology.
Al Jazeera journalist leaves hospital day after Israeli arrest
Al Jazeera Arabic journalist Givara Budeiri sustained a fractured hand while being violently arrested in Sheikh Jarrah.
UK minister says Delta variant 40 percent more transmissible
Health minister says the variant causing surge in COVID cases is 40 percent more transmissible than the Alpha variant.