Brazil’s Lula compares Israel’s war on Gaza with the Holocaust
Israeli foreign minister says he will summon Brazil's ambassador for a reprimand over Lula's remarks.
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US signals it will block proposed Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN
US says it would veto Algerian draft resolution at the UN Security Council urging 'immediate humanitarian ceasefire'.
Russia claims full control of Avdiivka, says Ukrainian troops still in town
Russia makes its biggest gain since capturing Bakhmut in May as war with Ukraine is set to enter its third year.
Arrests after Iran’s iPhone ban paves way for multimillion-dollar scam
A Ponzi scheme that promised cheap iPhones in Iran's volatile market was able to raise some $35m in months.
‘Systematic torture’: To be Palestinian in an Israeli prison
Israel stepped up its arrest campaign in the occupied West Bank, and mistreatment of prisoners in its overstuffed jails.
Qatar PM: Hamas-Israel talks ‘not very promising’, truce efforts to go on
Talks involving officials from Qatar, Egypt, Israel and US have so far not yielded deal for a pause in Israeli attacks.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 135
The US pledges to veto a new UN Security Council resolution put forth by Algeria that demands an immediate ceasefire.
Boos and cheers as Trump launches $399 sneakers line day after $355m fine
At an event in Philadelphia, Republican nominee introduces shiny gold high shoes with an American flag and a ‘T’ badge.
Biden says he told Zelenskyy he’s ‘confident’ US will renew aid to Ukraine
US president warns of further losses of Ukrainian territory if Congress does not renew military aid.
US ‘strongly condemns’ violence in DR Congo after alleged drone attack
State Department says escalating violence poses risk to millions of people facing displacement and deprivation.
Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin leaves hospital after six months in detention
Thaksin returned to Thailand in August after nearly 16 years of self-imposed exile.
Thousands take part in pro-Palestine protests across the world
Protests took place in major world cities, including London, Madrid and Istanbul.
DR Congo accuses Rwanda of airport ‘drone attack’ in restive east
Fighting has flared in recent days between M23 rebels and Congolese government forces near strategic city of Goma.
Pakistan official admits involvement in rigging election results
Pakistan's election commission will 'hold an enquiry' after Rawalpindi commissioner Liaqat Ali Chattha's announcement.
Hamas leader Haniyeh blames Israel for Gaza ceasefire delays
Haniyeh says Hamas demands a ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal and 'lifting of the unjust siege' on Gaza.
Hungary could ratify Sweden’s NATO membership in February: PM Orban
Budapest is the only NATO member yet to ratify Stockholm's membership to the world's largest military alliance.
Somalia president accuses Ethiopia of trying to annex part of its territory
President Mohamud 'objects' to Ethiopia's Red Sea port deal with Somaliland, territory Somalia claims as its own.
Honouring Alexey Navalny: Supporters gather to mourn, express outrage
Navalny's death prompted grief and shock among his supporters across the world and drew condemnation from world leaders.
Alexey Navalny’s team confirms his death, calls for body to be returned
'Alexey Navalny was murdered', said a spokesperson for the Putin critic after his mother was officially notified.
How the songbirds of Rafah help Palestinians cope with the terror of war
Canaries, lovebirds and goldfinches are muffling the sounds of Israel’s terrifying bombardment of Gaza with song.