UN votes to recognise slavery as ‘gravest crime against humanity’
The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.
Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube’s defeat in landmark social media addiction trial
A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
Iran warns its ready to open new front in Yemen, close Bab al-Mandab Strait with Houthis – report – The Jerusalem Post
- Iran warns its ready to open new front in Yemen, close Bab al-Mandab Strait with Houthis - report The Jerusalem Post
- Iran Signals Threat to Bab al-Mandeb, Hints at Broader Escalation WSJ
- Iran threatens to expand its attacks to strategic Bab el-Mandab Strait The Times of Israel
- Opening Bab al-Mandeb Front Possible in Case of Enemy Provocation in Southern Iran: Source تسنیم
- Iran threatens key Red Sea strait if US launches ground operation The Hill
For the first time in more than 1,400 years, Church of England gets a woman leader – NPR
- For the first time in more than 1,400 years, Church of England gets a woman leader NPR
- Kate Middleton and Prince William Step Out for Historic Ceremony Installing First Female Archbishop of Canterbury People.com
- Sermon text: Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally preaches at her installation Episcopal News Service
- Kate Middleton's Latest Outfit Includes a Sweet Hidden Tribute to Prince William instyle.com
- Kate Middleton Nods to Her Royal Title in Stylish Look at Historic Ceremony Yahoo
‘We want peace’: Iranians try to maintain semblance of normal life as conflict drags on
Explosions lit up Tehran skyline as Israel launched new airstrikes but by morning joggers were in the park
The days after Nowruz, the Persian New Year, are usually a bustling time in Tehran, with spring arriving, trees blossoming, businesses reopening after the holidays, and people returning to work and school.
This year, however, Iranians are trying to maintain a semblance of ordinary life against the constant backdrop of explosions, airstrikes – and a conflict many fear may drag on for weeks or months.
Continue reading...Former Google Executive Named New Head of the BBC – The New York Times
- Former Google Executive Named New Head of the BBC The New York Times
- Ex-Google exec Brittin named new BBC boss, to steer reform Reuters
- Matt Brittin: BBC’s new director general appointed at an existential moment for the broadcaster The Conversation
- Matt Brittin: why the BBC’s new Doctor Who-loving boss may not have much time for sleep The Guardian
- Matt Brittin: Former Google boss announced as BBC’s new director-general The Telegraph
The Long War Is Coming and Trump Can’t Stop It – The Bulwark
- The Long War Is Coming and Trump Can’t Stop It The Bulwark
- Opinion | The War Is Going Better Than You Think The New York Times
- What it would take to end the Iran war Al Jazeera
- America Has No Good Options in Iran Foreign Affairs
- Oops, we have wrecked another country Middle East Eye
What are the US and Iran’s proposals for peace?
Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.
‘We are in agony’ – Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum’s disappearance
The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.
‘We are in agony’ – Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum’s disappearance
The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.
Protest in India over cooking gas crisis
Indian opposition parties have staged a protest over the shortage of cooking gas triggered by the war on Iran.
Iran strikes Israeli chemical complex linked to white phosphorus production – thecradle.co
- Iran strikes Israeli chemical complex linked to white phosphorus production thecradle.co
- Iran appears to target Israeli power plant in missile attack, but misses The Times of Israel
- What are Iran’s cluster munitions that are penetrating Israeli defences? Al Jazeera
- Iranian Strike on Tel Aviv Makes Rare Use of 220 Pound Warhead WSJ
- Tel Aviv hit as Iran fires waves of missiles at Israel Reuters
South Africa’s police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.
Deadly US attack on Iraqi military base sparks condemnation
The US killed seven Iraqi soldiers in a strike in Iraq as it targeted the Popular Mobilisation Forces.
What it would take to end the Iran war
The termination of the US-Israeli war on Iran would require solid guarantees and a credible guarantor.
Is war turning Tehran’s air into a chemical weapon?
Black rain follows Tehran oil strikes, spreading toxic fallout into air, soil and water.
Which teams can still qualify for the World Cup, and when are the playoffs?
A breakdown of the intercontinental tournament that will determine two of last six teams to qualify for World Cup 2026.
Iran, Nigeria, and Africa’s oil dependency
Could this be the moment Africa breaks its dependency on foreign energy?
Greenland independence party wins seat in Danish parliament at key moment – Reuters
- Greenland independence party wins seat in Danish parliament at key moment Reuters
- In Denmark, It’s All About the Pigs The New York Times
- Denmark’s Frederiksen bruised in election, as voters put Trump’s Greenland ambitions to the side CNN
- Dane who lit up outside White House ‘real winner’ of elections Financial Times
- Danish PM fails to secure majority in party's weakest election showing since 1903 BBC
Iran’s missiles pierce Israel’s defenses, raising doubts about interceptors – The Washington Post
- Iran’s missiles pierce Israel’s defenses, raising doubts about interceptors The Washington Post
- Israel’s Missile Defense Under Scrutiny After Iranian Attack The New York Times
- David’s Sling vs Arrow 3: How Israel’s layered defence system hunts & destroys Iranian missile threats at different levels WION
- Understanding the interception failures in Arad & Dimona: How does the IDF decide which interceptor system to use? All Israel News
- Israel’s David’s Sling is Leaking Missiles! Why IDF’s Much-Vaunted Air Defense Shield Is Failing Iran Test? EurAsian Times