Palestinians see a long road to normalcy as ceasefire unfolds in Gaza
While Israeli bombardment has largely stopped, Palestinians in Gaza are careful to not feel overly optimistic.
Palestinians see ‘new Nakba’ in West Bank villages as demolitions return
Israeli forces have carried out multiple demolitions in the West Bank's Khallet al-Daba in 2025.
‘Show Israel the red card’: Protesters urge boycott of Israel at World Cup
Israel’s World Cup qualifier versus Italy was played under heavy security and protests just days after a Gaza ceasefire.
French pair sentenced in Iran on spying charges
The defendants are believed to be couple Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were arrested in 2022.
‘He transformed R&B forever’ – Stars pay tribute to D’Angelo, after his death at 51
The Grammy-winning singer, who died of cancer, "transformed R&B forever", says Beyoncé.
‘The shining star of our family’: R&B singer D’Angelo passes away at age 51
Musicians including Jill Scott and Tyler, the Creator, remembered D'Angelo as a 'genius' as tributes poured in.
Military seizes power in Madagascar following anti-government protests – NPR
- Military seizes power in Madagascar following anti-government protests NPR
- Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to 'safe place' BBC
- Madagascar’s Gen Z drives protests, but offers few answers on what’s next Reuters
- Madagascar Rejoices After Military Takeover and Impeachment The New York Times
- Madagascar military says it seizes power, suspends institutions Al Jazeera
French PM suspends Macron’s pension plan before no-confidence vote
Sébastien Lecornu hopes delaying changes until after 2027 election will win him enough support to survive
France’s prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has suspended Emmanuel Macron’s flagship 2023 pension overhaul until after the 2027 presidential election in the hope of winning over enough Socialist deputies to survive a no-confidence vote.
In a welcome respite for the embattled French president, the left-leaning party, which holds the balance of power in a deeply divided parliament, suggested in response on Tuesday that it would not back any of the no-confidence motions to be voted on later this week.
Continue reading...Elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar
Announcement comes after country’s parliament impeaches president after weeks of anti-government protests
An elite military unit said it had taken power in Madagascar on Tuesday, after the country’s parliament impeached president Andry Rajoelina after weeks of anti-government protests.
Rajoelina, who said on Monday in a Facebook Live video that he had gone into hiding after attempts to kill him, had refused demands to step down, but the demonstrators won the backing of the influential Capsat unit at the weekend.
Continue reading...Trump’s Gaza deal won’t end Starmer’s trouble with the left – politico.eu
- Trump’s Gaza deal won’t end Starmer’s trouble with the left politico.eu
- Recognising Palestinian state helped get ceasefire, PM says BBC
- UK PM Starmer to attend Middle East peace summit in Egypt Reuters
- Prime Minister pledges UK leadership in Gaza’s reconstruction at historic Egyptian Peace summit GOV.UK
- Starmer tells MPs Middle East peace deal would not have been possible without Trump – UK politics live The Guardian
Bowen: Trump’s role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace
Trump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.
US Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones appeal in Sandy Hook shooting case
The right-wing conspiracy theorist has not yet paid any of the more than $1b in damages he owes Sandy Hook families.
Man who set fire to Pennsylvania governor’s mansion jailed
Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to arson and attempted murder for starting the fire in April while Shapiro and his family were inside. They escaped safely.
‘It’s not over,’ says son of hostage whose body remains in Gaza
Rotem Cooper, whose father Amiram's body has not been returned, calls on mediators to put pressure on Hamas to release the remaining bodies.
Trump administration looks for ways to pay federal officers during shutdown
They include officers from the FBI, US Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Socialists throw French prime minister a temporary lifeline – CNN
- Socialists throw French prime minister a temporary lifeline CNN
- French Premier Offers to Delay Pension Overhaul, in a Bid to Calm Turmoil The New York Times
- French PM backs freezing Macron's pension reform to save government BBC
- French Socialist Party Says It Won’t Vote to Oust Lecornu Bloomberg.com
- French Government Moves to Suspend Macron’s Signature Pension Overhaul The Wall Street Journal
My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade – and saved my life
Bipin Joshi tried to save fellow Nepalese students before being taken hostage, his mourning friend tells the BBC.
French PM backs freezing Macron’s pension reform to save government
The changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron's presidency.
French PM backs freezing Macron’s pension reform to save government
The changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron's presidency.
Trump Basks in Mideast Spotlight With Harder Part to Come – Yahoo Finance
- Trump Basks in Mideast Spotlight With Harder Part to Come Yahoo Finance
- As Trump celebrates 'peace' in the Middle East, experts focus on next steps NBC News
- Trump’s Big Gamble on Tackling the Middle East’s Intractable Problems The Wall Street Journal
- When Biden visited Israel, wounds were fresh and tension was mounting. Two years later, Trump arrives with prospect of peace CNN
- KT McFARLAND: How Trump's relentless Middle East gamble finally flipped the script Fox News