- Israel to Allow Aid Airdrops Over Gaza During Starvation Crisis The New York Times
- Israel says it will let foreign countries drop aid into Gaza as hunger crisis spirals NBC News
- UK, Germany, France call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza ABC News
- Israel will let foreign countries drop aid into Gaza, Israel army radio says Reuters
- Hamas dismisses renewal of aid airdrops: ‘Gaza does not need flying aerobatics’ The Times of Israel
‘I’m so tired’: Mother of starving Gazan baby speaks to BBC
Hedaya al-Muta'wi's 18-month-old son Mohammed suffers from malnutrition due to famine, weighing just 6kg.
Graham Thorpe’s care had ’failings’ in last months of his life, says coroner
An inquest into the former England cricketer’s death last year has recorded a conclusion of suicide
There were “failings” in the provision of former England cricketer Graham Thorpe’s care in the months before he died, a coroner has said, as a conclusion of suicide was recorded at an inquest.
Thorpe, 55, died on 4 August 2024 after being struck by a train at a railway station in Surrey.
Continue reading...Macron plan to recognise Palestine puts pressure on Starmer to choose a course
Prime minister risks either provoking mutiny in his cabinet and party over Gaza or alienating White House
France’s decision to recognise Palestine at the next UN general assembly is an attempt to build momentum for change and make a break from the major western powers’ impassivity in the face of Israel’s mass killing of Palestinians in Gaza.
Emmanuel Macron’s declaration, announced in typically dramatic fashion on social media late on Thursday night, draws a line between the paths followed by the US and France over the Gaza war, and significantly raises the pressure on the UK, Germany and other G7 powers to pick a side.
Continue reading...Meta to suspend political advertising in the EU as transparency law looms
The social media giant follows Alphabet, Google’s parent company, which made a similar decision in November.
Players hits back at FIFA and Infantino after Club World Cup
FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino have been criticised for the expanded Club World Cup in the domestic off season.
US government review found no evidence of widespread Hamas theft of Gaza aid – CNN
- US government review found no evidence of widespread Hamas theft of Gaza aid CNN
- Exclusive: USAID analysis found no evidence of massive Hamas theft of Gaza aid Reuters
- USAID's denial of Hamas aid theft clash with Gazan reality The Jerusalem Post
- Palestinian Authority Daily: Hamas Is Preventing Gaza Residents From Reaching Aid Distribution Centers MEMRI
- Security source admits: Half of the aid is being looted Israel National News
US military expands enforcement role at Mexican border under Donald Trump
Trump has boosted military involvement in immigration efforts, including assisting ICE and holding detainees on bases.
Palestinian journalist Adam Abu Harbid killed in Israeli strike
An Israeli strike on a tent killed several people overnight, including journalist Adam Abu Harbid.
Thailand declares martial law in 8 Cambodia border regions – DW
- Thailand declares martial law in 8 Cambodia border regions DW
- Thailand and Cambodia exchange heavy artillery fire as border battle expands Reuters
- Thai-Cambodian conflict pits a well-equipped US ally against a weaker adversary with strong China links CNN
- What’s Behind the Deadly Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes? Bloomberg.com
- Spat Between Thai and Cambodian Leaders Fuels Deadly Border War The New York Times
Zelenskyy MPs balk at restoring anti-corruption bodies over “revenge” fears – Financial Times
- Zelenskyy MPs balk at restoring anti-corruption bodies over “revenge” fears Financial Times
- Ukraine's Zelenskyy undoes anti-corruption curbs but fear remains NBC News
- Why Anticorruption Watchdogs Are at the Heart of Ukraine’s Unrest The New York Times
- Wartime protests prove Ukraine’s democratic instincts are still strong Atlantic Council
- Zelenskiy introduces bill to 'uphold independence' of Ukraine's anti-graft bodies Reuters
Volkswagen profits tumble as tariffs weigh on auto industry
Carmaker joins Stellantis and GM in reporting hits to their profits as tariffs drive up costs for the industry.
Back in Gaza City again, IDF finds itself fighting ‘infrastructure,’ not terrorists – The Times of Israel
- Back in Gaza City again, IDF finds itself fighting ‘infrastructure,’ not terrorists The Times of Israel
- Israeli Strikes Hit W.H.O. Site After Military Expands Gaza Offensive The New York Times
- Israeli forces push into parts of a central Gaza city that the war had largely spared AP News
- At least 65 killed in Gaza attacks as Israel sends tanks into Deir el-Balah Al Jazeera
- Israeli tanks roll into Gazan city of Deir al-Balah for first time since war began CNN
India’s Modi pledges $565m to Maldives to boost infrastructure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India will also support the Maldives in 'strengthening its defence capabilities'.
Trump says Hamas will be ‘hunted down’ as Gaza ceasefire talks wane
US president says Hamas is rejecting deal because it knows 'what happens' after the last Israeli captives are released.
Riverdance star Michael Flatley to seek Irish presidency nomination
Plans for retired dancer to return from Monaco for run at post revealed during mansion dispute in court
After finding fame and fortune in Riverdance and other stage shows, Michael Flatley is to seek a new role: president of Ireland.
The Irish American dancer and impresario planned to move back from Monaco to Ireland and would seek nomination in the upcoming election, a Dublin court heard on Friday.
Continue reading...France’s top court annuls arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad
Judges rule document invalid as former Syrian leader had immunity as head of state
France’s highest court has cancelled an arrest warrant for the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war.
The Cour de cassation declared the warrant invalid under international law, which gives heads of state personal immunity from prosecution in foreign courts while they are in office.
Continue reading...Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba avoid sanctions over MLS All-Star snub
Former Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba could have been banned for one match after sitting out All-Star match.
Is Trump using Africa as a ‘dumping ground’ for criminals?
Activists and rights groups have criticised Trump's 'third country' scheme to deport criminals.
Former Congolese president on trial for treason
Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.