The Italian people made us smile in Gaza
The mass mobilisation for Palestine across Italy echoed in Gaza. We are truly grateful.
Week in Pictures: From a typhoon in Asia to missile strikes in Kyiv
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
Mideast nations confront chaos in their region, which Egypt warns ‘is at a point of implosion’ – AP News
Heavy Russian drone attack kills at least four in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
Russia has launched a heavy attack on Ukraine with hundreds of kamikaze drones hitting residential buildings in Kyiv.
Gaza flotilla sails again; Italy’s Tajani warns of danger – Reuters
- Gaza flotilla sails again; Italy's Tajani warns of danger Reuters
- What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza PBS
- Italy, Spain send navy ships to protect Gaza flotilla after drone attacks Al Jazeera
- Turkey drones monitor Gaza flotilla near Crete The Jerusalem Post
- FFC and Thousand Madleens Launch Next Wave of Boats to Gaza Freedom Flotilla
Through their eyes: Donald Trump and his actions, as seen by leaders from around the world – AP News
Thunberg denies claims Gaza flotilla is a publicity stunt
The Swedish activist tells the BBC that no one would "risk their life" purely to gain attention.
Iran’s parliament condemns ‘illegal’ sanctions over its nuclear programme
Iran's parliament has condemned what it calls ‘illegal’ sanctions that the United Nations has now reimposed on Tehran.
Namibia deploys army to fight wildfire burning third of Etosha game reserve
Vast tract of park that is home to 114 mammal species, including critically endangered black rhino, affected
Namibia has begun deploying hundreds of soldiers to fight a fire that has burned through a third of the vast Etosha national park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves, officials said.
The park in the north of the largely desert country is home to 114 species of mammals, notably the critically endangered black rhinoceros, and is a major tourist attraction.
Continue reading...‘Hundreds’ of drones and missiles fired at Ukraine by Russia
At least four people have been killed in Kyiv following a Russian aerial bombardment across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Why is the divisive Tony Blair now touted for post-Gaza war interim role?
The US plan ousts Hamas and forms an administration that will later be handed over to a reformed Palestinian Authority.
Palestinian man searches for child as Al Jazeera reports from Gaza hospital
Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili was reporting from Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital when a Palestinian father rushed
Sanctions on Iran have been a spectacular strategic failure for the West
Sanctions have destroyed the Iranian middle class - the very driver of stability and moderation.
‘All eyes on Gaza’ as Germany sees largest pro-Palestine protest to date
As many as 100,000 people in Berlin rallied in support of Palestinians in what was Germany’s largest Gaza protest yet.
PSG to play 2025 Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar
UEFA club champions Paris Saint-Germain will make their FIFA Intercontinental Cup final debut in Doha on December 17.
Leaders of Mexican megachurch led a sprawling sex-trafficking enterprise, US prosecutors allege
The family behind La Luz del Mundo Church allegedly facilitated sexual abuse of children and women for decades
Since its inception nearly 100 years ago, La Luz del Mundo Church has been a family affair even as it spread from Mexico to the US and around the world.
Eusebio “Aaron” Joaquín Gonzalez, who founded the Guadalajara-based Christian church, was succeeded by his son, Samuel Joaquín Flores, upon his death in 1964.
Continue reading...Switzerland votes on electronic identity cards for second time – BBC
- Switzerland votes on electronic identity cards for second time BBC
- Swiss voters narrowly approve plan to introduce digital IDs BBC
- Swiss Voters Support $2.1 Billion Tax Relief for Homeowners Bloomberg.com
- How the Swiyu E-ID app works Digitec
- September 28, 2025 vote: the result from across Switzerland SWI swissinfo.ch
Zelensky condemns ‘vile’ Russian strikes lasting 12 hours
More than 600 drones and missiles, predominantly aimed at Kyiv, hit factories and the Institute of Cardiology.
Zelensky condemns ‘vile’ Russian strikes lasting 12 hours
More than 600 drones and missiles, predominantly aimed at Kyiv, hit factories and the Institute of Cardiology.
Far right, settlers urge Netanyahu to defy US and annex West Bank, not end Gaza war – The Times of Israel
- Far right, settlers urge Netanyahu to defy US and annex West Bank, not end Gaza war The Times of Israel
- Trump Says He Won’t Allow Israel to Annex the West Bank The New York Times
- Is Mike Johnson refuting Trumps West Bank statement? The Jerusalem Post
- Trump promises Arab, Muslim leaders he won’t let Israel annex the West Bank Politico
- Trump says he won’t allow Israel to annex West Bank CNN