‘Steadfast despite grief’: Palestinians in Gaza mark solemn Eid al-Fitr
As Israel's war weighs heavily on them, many Palestinians do not feel joy this Eid but say they still have faith.
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Why are British farmers pleading for a universal basic income?
Brexit spelled the end of EU subsidies, leaving farmers with ‘raw deal’ from the UK government.
Spain’s Sanchez says ‘disproportionate’ Israeli Gaza attacks a world threat
Prime minister pushes for recognition of a Palestinian state, says such a 'just' move would be in EU's interest.
Russia creeps forward as Ukraine strikes its air force and navy
Russian forces advance as they try to break Ukraine's defences while Moscow scolds Paris and NATO.
Prayers for Gaza: Palestinians mark sombre Eid at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Thousands of Palestinians offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem.
Iran’s Khamenei blasts Israel, West for ‘bloody’ Gaza war in Eid speech
In response, Israel threatens a direct attack if Iran uses its own territory to retaliate.
Summit with US, Japan aimed at economy, South China Sea cooperation: Marcos
Philippine president departs for US for first trilateral meeting seen as countering China's geopolitical influence.
More than 10 million children in line of fire as war rages in Sudan
Save the Children says 230,000 children, new mothers could also die of hunger without critical action to stop the war.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 187
Palestinians in Rafah are celebrating Eid al-Fitr with Israeli drones buzzing overhead.
Mexico releases footage of Ecuador police storming its embassy in Quito
The raid spurred criticism as being violation of international law as Ecuador sought to arrest a former vice president.
At least three dead after explosion at Italy hydroelectric plant
Four people missing and three wounded taken to hospital after blast at power plant in the town of Bargi, near Bologna.
Arizona’s top court allows near-total 1864 abortion ban to go into effect
The conservative-stacked court ruled 4-2 that the century-old law would be 'enforceable' within 14 days of the ruling.
UK will not block arms sales to Israel, says Foreign Minister David Cameron
British government is coming under growing pressure to halt weapons supplies to Israel as it continues its war on Gaza.
Photos: Palestinians in Gaza prepare for Eid amid death and destruction
Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip has placed a pall over Eid celebrations for Palestinians.
South Korea holds parliamentary elections: All you need to know
About 44 million people are able to vote in closely fought election seen as a test of President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Germany rejects allegation of aiding genocide in Gaza at ICJ
Germany says 98 percent of arms exports to Israel since October 7 were equipment like vests, helmets and binoculars.
Hope and anger in Gaza as talks to stop Israel’s war reconvene
As ceasefire talks continue, Palestinians are angry at the international community, which they feel has let them down.
A knotty question of parent liability in the Crumbley school shooting case
The parents of a US school shooter have been found guilty of manslaughter. What message does their sentencing send?
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma wins court bid to contest upcoming election
South Africa's electoral court overturns earlier decision that had barred the ex-president from contesting the polls.
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister
The 37-year-old replaces Leo Varadkar, who said he was quitting as party leader and PM for personal, political reasons.