‘As someone with Palestinian heritage, I couldn’t stay in the Labour Party’
Disillusioned with the UK opposition, British Palestinian professor Kamel Hawwash plans to run in the general election.
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NATO warns Georgia ‘foreign agents’ bill is ‘step in wrong direction’
Protests set to continue as Western nations urge Georgian authorities against adopting 'Kremlin-style' measure.
Is the US shipping weapons to Israel tacit support for its war on Gaza?
US concerns over Israel's potential invasion of Rafah are overlooked as the weapons to secure its end are provided.
India ‘deeply saddened’ by Gaza killing of ex-army officer working for UN
Waibhav Anil Kale is the first international UN staff killed since October 7 in the besieged Palestinian territory.
‘Genuine desire’: Putin backs China peace plan to end Ukraine war
Isolated Putin to meet Xi to rally support for the war, but cautious China is wary of punitive measures from the West.
US plans to send $1bn in new military aid to Israel: Reports
Request for tank ammunition, tactical vehicles for Israel despite Biden's earlier pause on bombs over Rafah assault.
India top court bails NewsClick editor arrested in Chinese funding case
Prabir Purkayastha was arrested last year after NYT report said outlet was backed by network pushing Chinese propaganda.
Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand
Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been in jail since her arrest in January under Thailand's strict royal defamation laws.
Georgia parliament passes ‘foreign agent’ bill, triggering massive protests
The measure, described as authoritarian and Russian inspired, was approved despite warnings from the EU and the US.
Canadian Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92
Munro was renowned for her short stories, which focussed on the frailties of the human condition.
At least two killed in riots after France backs New Caledonia vote changes
Two days of rioting rock the Pacific territory after France's adoption of controversial electoral reforms.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 811
As the war enters its 811th day, these are the main developments.
Evacuation orders issued as wildfire grows near Canada’s Alberta oil patch
Authorities say firefighters are facing a 'challenging day' as huge blaze nears Fort McMurray in the Alberta tar sands.
Biden slaps new tariffs on Chinese imports, ratcheting trade war
The US president said China's financial support for its businesses was 'cheating' and not competition.
Key takeaways as Cohen faces more questioning on day 17 of Trump’s trial
Former Trump lawyer faces cross-examination in New York after accusing ex-president of taking part in hush-money scheme.
More than half a million Palestinians flee as Israel escalates Gaza attacks
UN says more half a million people displaced in recent days as Israeli troops press assaults in north and south Gaza.
German court fines far-right figure Bjorn Hocke for using Nazi slogan
Hocke was fined for using a Nazi motto - illegal in modern-day Germany - during a campaign rally in 2021.
In Mexico’s election, candidates grapple with the search for the missing
With voters set to choose a new president, the families of the disappeared reflect on the legacy of Lopez Obrador.
At least 8 people dead as bus carrying farmworkers crashes in Florida
Bus was carrying 53 farmworkers when it collided with a pick-up truck in central Florida, authorities say.
Gunmen kill two guards, free inmate in France prison van attack
Justice minister says two wounded prison guards in critical condition after van ambushed while transporting prisoner.