Hamas ‘weaponised’ sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says
The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.
Bosnia and Herzegovina left vulnerable by policy clash with US, representative says
Christian Schmidt, who is resigning post, says multi-ethnic nation may fall apart amid pressure from US and Russia
The UN high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina has warned about the possible destruction of the multi-ethnic state after he was forced to resign in a policy clash with the US, seemingly complicated by the commercial interests of a firm linked to Donald Trump Jr that is seeking to make investments in the region.
The German Christian Democrat politician Christian Schmidt spoke at a scheduled meeting with the UN security council in New York on Tuesday, where he warned about the fragility of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has made clear he believes his post should be maintained, saying he will stay on until his successor is appointed.
Continue reading...South Africa’s top court bars repeat asylum applications
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.
UAE’s secret attack on Iran risks drawing Gulf states into the war – The Guardian
- UAE’s secret attack on Iran risks drawing Gulf states into the war The Guardian
- The U.A.E. Has Been Secretly Carrying Out Attacks on Iran WSJ
- Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging? Al Jazeera
- UAE Said to Have Hit Iran Earlier in War as Israel Ties Grow Bloomberg.com
- UAE has been secretly carrying out attacks on Iran, WSJ reports Reuters
Israel’s war creating a ‘lost generation’ of Lebanese students
Israel's war on Lebanon has displaced hundreds of thousands, and is the latest crisis facing country's education system.
Kuwait says it foils infiltration operation by Iran’s IRGC
Kuwait arrests four men it accuses of being in Revolutionary Guard and conducting failed infiltration of Bubiyan Island.
Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates
Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.
Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates
Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.
Pentagon gives new $29bn Iran war price tag, downplays munitions concerns
Appearing before congressional panel, Defense Secretary Hegseth says US is prepared to either escalate or wind down war.
Israel kills, injures average of 4 children daily amid Lebanon ‘ceasefire’
The statistics shared by Save the Children refer to the first 25 days of the truce that came into effect on April 16.
What to know about Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026
After a fairytale qualification journey, the tiny Caribbean island makes its World Cup debut next month.
EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta’s ‘addictive designs’ for teens – Reuters
- EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens Reuters
- From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access Reuters
- EU targets social media giants with new law on ‘addictive design’ MediaNama
- Global Push to Restrict Children's Access to Social Media Devdiscourse
Israel killing at least one child a week in occupied West Bank, UN says
Israeli military and settlers have killed at least one Palestinian child a week on average in the occupied West Bank.
French film industry at risk from the far right, say actors and directors
Juliette Binoche joins 600 leading figures to warn against a ‘fascist takeover of the collective imagination’
More than 600 cinema figures have said the growing influence of the far right on French cinema production risks turning into a “fascist takeover of the collective imagination”.
In an open letter published in the newspaper Libération to coincide with the opening of the Cannes film festival, they said the billionaire Vincent Bolloré’s dominant position in French film production and distribution threatened the independence of the industry.
Continue reading...Ukraine nears deal with Pentagon to test drones in US – Financial Times
- Ukraine nears deal with Pentagon to test drones in US Financial Times
- Ukraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal as Iran war highlights capabilities, and necessities CBS News
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine working on military ‘drone deal’ with Canada Global News
- Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine Reuters
- "Silicon Valley of warfare": Pentagon sends military personnel to Ukraine to study drone warfare Українська правда
2026 Rainbow Map delivers mixed picture on LGBTQ+ rights – DW.com
- 2026 Rainbow Map delivers mixed picture on LGBTQ+ rights DW.com
- Spain overtakes Malta as Europe’s LGBTQ+ equality leader, survey finds USA Today
- Iceland Retains High Ranking on European LGBT Rights Index Iceland Review
- Spain ranked best place for LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe Diva Magazine
- Belgium slips to fourth place in European LGBTQ+ rights ranking belganewsagency.eu
How one Palestinian teen’s life changed forever after Israeli gunfire
Amir Othman was 16 when Israeli soldiers shot him on a hill near Nablus in the occupied West Bank.
Uganda’s president sworn in for record seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
Lamine Yamal’s Palestine flag wave hailed by fans, activists and athletes
Palestinians in Gaza, football fans from around the world and activists laud Barca and Spain footballer.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Says He Will Not Resign: Live Updates – The New York Times
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Says He Will Not Resign: Live Updates The New York Times
- What is happening with Keir Starmer’s leadership: at-a-glance BBC
- Keir Starmer, the UK’s prime minister, is facing calls within his own party to resign Fast Company
- Live updates: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing calls to quit CNN
- LIVE: Starmer under pressure as ministers quit, 80 MPs urge him to resign Al Jazeera