Israel doubles down on its critics
Be it ICC arrest warrants or media criticism, Israel is pushing back hard.
Ukrainian men face sexual torture in Russian detention centres: UN
The UN says most reported cases of sexual violence against men occur in detention centres.
MPs across divide call for better palliative care after assisted dying vote
Layla Moran and Diane Abbott say end-of-life care needs more funding after bill passed for England and Wales
MPs on both sides of the debate over assisted dying have called for improvements to palliative care, regardless of whether parliament eventually enacts legalisation.
Layla Moran, who supported the bill at its second reading on Friday, and Diane Abbott, who did not, agreed that more funding was required to improve end-of-life care during a joint-interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
Continue reading...EU says arresting Netanyahu ‘not optional’ as members waiver on warrant – Washington Examiner
- EU says arresting Netanyahu 'not optional' as members waiver on warrant Washington Examiner
- France says Netanyahu has 'immunity' from ICC arrest warrants FRANCE 24 English
- With our leaders wanted for war crimes, Israelis must take drastic measures to stay sane | Opinion Haaretz
- The International Criminal Court’s Folly The Atlantic
- Is Netanyahu immune from ICC arrest warrant as France claims? Al Jazeera English
Election annulment risks pouring fuel on Romania’s political blaze – POLITICO Europe
- Election annulment risks pouring fuel on Romania’s political blaze POLITICO Europe
- Election Chaos Is Engulfing Romania and No One Saw It Coming Bloomberg
- TikTok’s Romanian reckoning POLITICO Europe
- Romania’s parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos The Associated Press
- Romania Court Orders a Recount After Surprise Election Result The New York Times
Ireland’s voters unhappy with taoiseach Simon Harris, election exit poll shows
Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin heads preferred as Dáil leaders over Harris – although return of current government most probable outcome
Voters in Ireland have expressed dissatisfaction with the taoiseach, Simon Harris, despite a return of the current government being the most probable outcome of the election, according to an exit poll.
Of those 5,000 voters surveyed after they placed their vote, 35% named Fianna Fáil’s leader, Micheál Martin, as their preferred new leader of the 34th Dáil.
Continue reading...Syrian militants reach central Aleppo as government forces appear to retreat
Surprise offensive by rebels marks biggest challenge to Bashar al-Assad’s control in years
Islamist rebels once exiled to a mountainous pocket of the Syrian countryside now roam the streets of central Aleppo, taking pictures below its ancient citadel and tearing down symbols of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
The surprise offensive in which insurgents seized territory across north-western Syria appears to have dramatically shifted the balance of power in Aleppo, the country’s second largest city, and marks the most serious challenge to Assad’s control in years.
Continue reading...Namibia faces election chaos as voting extended after ‘irregularities’
Opposition seeking to upend decades of governing Swapo dominance urges voters to stay the course and cast ballots.
Twelve dead, 135,000 displaced in worst Malaysia and Thailand floods in decades
There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes.
Russian, Syrian warplanes target rebels in Aleppo, military sources say – Reuters
- Russian, Syrian warplanes target rebels in Aleppo, military sources say Reuters
- Rebels Control Most of Syria’s Largest City, War Monitor Says The New York Times
- Insurgents breach Syria’s second-largest city in a bid to reignite long-simmering war NBC News
- Rebel groups launch attacks on Syria’s Aleppo city Al Jazeera English
- Syrian troops in Aleppo backed by warplanes battle a shock offensive by rebels The Associated Press
Ireland elections: Counting under way, exit poll shows tight three-way race
Exit poll put left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein at 21.1 percent of votes, slightly ahead of two centre-right parties.
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 29 November 2024 – Kyiv Post
- British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 29 November 2024 Kyiv Post
- Putin threatens Ukraine with nuclear missiles CNN
- What Putin’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile means for NATO security The Washington Post
- Ukraine’s allies are scrambling to respond to Putin’s escalating war Semafor
- Putin says Russia could hit 'decision-making centres' in Kyiv with new missile Reuters
Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests – NPR
- Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests NPR
- Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in pole position to form new Irish government The Guardian
- Ireland's centre-right parties close in on re-election, likely to need new partner Reuters
- Ireland elections: Counting under way, exit poll shows tight three-way race Al Jazeera English
- A Dublin Neighborhood at the Sharp End of Ireland’s Election Issues The New York Times
Irish general election: Counting set to get under way – BBC.com
- Irish general election: Counting set to get under way BBC.com
- Tight three-way race in Irish general election, RTÉ exit poll suggests BBC.com
- Vote counting under way in Ireland as exit poll shows tight three-way race Al Jazeera English
- Irish election exit poll predicts even split between three main parties The Guardian
- Ireland headed for coalition government following parliamentary election, exit poll suggests The Associated Press
Analysis: Can the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire hold?
Israel is stil launching strikes in Lebanon and is preventing people from returning to southern areas.
Taiwan’s President to Rally Tiny Pacific Allies to Counter China – The New York Times
- Taiwan’s President to Rally Tiny Pacific Allies to Counter China The New York Times
- Taiwan’s president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn’t happy The Hill
- China criticizes Taiwanese president's plan to stop in Hawaii and Guam during trip to South Pacific The Associated Press
- Ahead of Taiwan president's Hawaii trip, China says it will defeat secessionism Reuters
- China warns U.S. ahead of Taiwan president’s Hawaii visit Honolulu Star-Advertiser
What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea – The Associated Press
- What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea The Associated Press
- Limit on plastic production still under debate as treaty talks come to a close The Hill
- Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty The New York Times
- Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"? CBS News
- EU won’t surrender to oil states in plastic treaty negotiations POLITICO Europe
Robert Sobukwe, the South African leader once as revered as Mandela
Born 100 years ago, Sobukwe was a titan of South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle.
Kosovo PM blames Serbia for explosion at canal supplying power plants
Blast cuts off crucial water supplies to two plants, with fears much of the country could be left without power.
Pariah state North Korea warmly welcomes Russia’s defence minister – Euronews
- Pariah state North Korea warmly welcomes Russia's defence minister Euronews
- North Korea's Kim: Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine Reuters
- Russian defense minister visits North Korea for talks with military and political leaders The Associated Press
- Ukraine war briefing: Russia says military ties with North Korea ‘actively expanding’ The Guardian
- Ukraine updates: North Korea vows support for Russia's war DW (English)