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Top US State Department official for Israel-Palestine affairs resigns
Andrew Miller cited family reasons but resignation is latest from Biden administration since Israel's war on Gaza began.
‘Happening again’: Guantanamo victims say Israel using ‘US-style’ torture
Former prisoners who suffered in US detention facilities say Israeli abuse of Palestinians follows the same patterns.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 848
As the war enters its 848th day, these are the main developments.
Israel will be the ‘ultimate loser’ in war with Hezbollah, Iran says
Israel says it will soon 'make the necessary decisions' about confronting the Iran-allied Lebanese group.
‘World cannot afford Lebanon becoming another Gaza’: UN chief
UN's Guterres issues stark warning as full-scale war between Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel's army reaches the brink.
US proposes restrictions for investments in Chinese tech, AI
Draft rule would bar US investment in AI systems in China that could be used for weapons targeting, other military uses.
Newly named Washington Post editor bows out after backlash
In the past few weeks, several media reports raised concerns about the incoming editor's journalistic ethics.
Israeli bombing kills dozens in Gaza in ‘difficult and brutal day’
Israel launches deadly attacks in Gaza City and near Rafah as MSF blames Israeli blockade for lack of medical supplies.
US imposes sanctions on leaders of Russia’s AO Kaspersky Lab
Biden administration cites cybersecurity risks as reason for slapping sanctions on the Russia-based software company.
What’s behind the historic pro-Israel spending in a New York House primary?
'Squad' congressman Jamaal Bowman, critic of Israel's war on Gaza, faces AIPAC-backed George Latimer in New York race.
Qatar says ‘progress to an extent’ in truce talks with Hamas
Negotiations based on plan for Israeli withdrawal from 'major population centres' in Gaza, initial six-week ceasefire.
Balkan region hit by major power outage during heatwave
Cause of blackout remains unknown, but early indications point to spike in electricity use due to severe heat.
Smotrich dreams of Israel annexing the West Bank, is he doing it?
A quiet takeover of occupied West Bank has been cooking for 18 months. Are the far right going to get their way?
‘Groundbreaking’: How children in Hawaii won landmark climate case
A group of children and young people has forced a government department to take action on emissions levels.
Death toll from southern China floods reaches 47
As number of deaths mounts, authorities warn of more flooding and extreme weather in other parts of the country.
Israeli forces step up attacks across Gaza
Israeli tanks push deeper into western Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, firing shells at displaced people’s tents.
‘Against violence towards civilians’: Armenia recognises Palestinian state
Significant move prompts Israel to summon Armenian ambassador for 'harsh reprimand'.
Local tourist killed in Pakistan’s Swat over blasphemy allegations
Videos circulating on social media show a large crowd chanting religious slogans and surrounding a burning body.
UK general election 2024: What are the key issues shaping the vote?
Candidates promise to fix Britain's domestic woes as the top two parties look set to lose votes over Gaza positions.