German upper house approves bill easing citizenship rules
Lawmakers in the upper house of parliament passed the legislation that will simplify the process of naturalisation.
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UK court dismisses case against Greta Thunberg over London climate protest
The Swedish climate activist was on trial for protesting outside an oil and gas conference in London in October.
ICJ rules that it will hear part of Ukraine-Russia genocide case
UN's top court will not address aspects accusing Russia of violating Genocide Convention by falsely alleging genocide.
‘Trapped in this hell’: How one El Salvador town transformed under Bukele
In the port town of Puerto el Triunfo, violence has dwindled, but fear has not amid President Bukele’s gang crackdown.
UN estimates 17,000 Gaza children left unaccompanied amid Israel’s war
More than one million children in the besieged Gaza Strip now require mental health support, UNICEF says.
People ‘dying of starvation’ in Sudan, UN food agency says
The World Food Programme has called on Sudan's warring sides to provide immediate security guarantees to deliver aid.
Israel plans ground attack on Rafah, ‘last refuge’ for Gaza’s displaced
Israel's defence minister says army will target Rafah, the southern area it designated as a 'safe zone' for civilians.
One week after ICJ ruling, is Israel following the court’s orders?
After International Court of Justice orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide, its attacks kill hundreds more in Gaza.
US to hit back against Iran-linked targets: Who and where will it strike?
The US says it will strike Iranian-linked targets in Iraq and Syria after killing of three US soldiers at US base.
‘Who’s next?’: Modi government raids, arrests rivals before India election
Critics see a pattern in the arrests and raids — from academics to activists to opposition leaders.
Pro-Palestine protesters say they were shunned at German antifascist march
Pro-Palestine supporters tried to join a recent march against the AfD but say they were discriminated and pushed around.
Turkey arrests seven suspected of selling information to Israel’s Mossad
Turkey has warned Israel of 'serious consequences' if it tries to hunt down Hamas members inside its borders.
Russia, Ukraine clash over bodies of military plane crash victims
There has been no official confirmation on who downed the plane, but Russia accuses Ukraine.
What do Ukrainian refugees make of Israel’s war on Gaza?
While some who have fled Russia's invasion side with Israel, others say the conflict is more complex than they thought.
Germany transport disrupted as bus, tram workers strike over pay, hours
Labour union Verdi has demanded improved working conditions, fewer hours and increased holiday entitlement.
Joe Biden’s Michigan visit highlights rift with Arab American community
US president seeking re-election likely to have a hard time winning key state because of his support for Israel.
Argentina police battle protesters opposed to ‘omnibus’ reform bill
Police fire rubber bullets and water cannons at demonstrators outside the Congress building in Buenos Aires.
What has Northern Ireland’s DUP agreed with the UK over EU trade?
The Northern Ireland Assembly is set to return after a two-year political paralysis caused by Brexit row.
Malaysia halves ex-PM Najib Razak’s jail term in 1MDB corruption scandal
Najib, the first premier in the country's history to be jailed, remains on trial in multiple cases related to the fund.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 119
Biden signed order to sanction West Bank settlers, Israeli siege on Gaza's hospital continues.