Captives in Gaza not in Netanyahu’s “serious calculations”
Ibrahim Fraihat talks about why Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t prioritising the release of captives.
Irish school abuse inquiry should cover ‘leathering’, survivors say
Former pupils of Catholic schools say corporal punishment was ‘hourly occurence’ in 60s and 70s
The Irish government has been urged to extend the scope of a statutory inquiry into historical child abuse in schools to include corporal punishment, including a practice known as “leathering”.
Survivors of physical assault in Catholic schools have complained they were told there was no scope to include corporal punishment in an investigation into sexual abuse, announced in September.
Continue reading...Why has Kamala Harris downplayed her gender and race in US election
Experts say that Harris has avoided highlighting 'identity politics', as election rivals paint her as a 'DEI hire'.
US warns Israel over Gaza aid as deadline nears
Aid deliveries are at their lowest monthly level despite a US threat to cut some military assistance.
Women’s football league in London ‘bans’ Somali Muslim player over clothing
Former Somalia captain Iqra Ismail says a referee told her she must wear shorts to play in the UK-based league.
Iraqi Kurdistan’s ruling KDP wins delayed elections
Ongoing disputes between the major parties - KDP and PUK - could complicate the formation of a new government.
IDF eliminates Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi, Radwan Force deputy commander – The Jerusalem Post
- IDF eliminates Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi, Radwan Force deputy commander The Jerusalem Post
- IDF says deputy head of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force has been killed The Times of Israel
- Israel at War Day 390 Israel-Lebanon Cease-fire Draft Reveals IDF Can Continue to Strike Hezbollah Targets Haaretz
- Israeli military says it killed deputy commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Forces Reuters
- Israel-Lebanon ceasefire draft revealed, UNSC warns against shutting down UNRWA The Jerusalem Post
Kamala Harris’s pursuit of Republican voters may backfire
Chasing after neocon endorsements may cost the Democratic candidate Democratic and independent votes.
US pushes Israel for answers following ‘horrifying’ Gaza airstrike – Euronews
- US pushes Israel for answers following ‘horrifying’ Gaza airstrike Euronews
- LIVE: Deadly new Israel attack on north Gaza as south Lebanon targeted Al Jazeera English
- ‘Who is going to take them out of here?': Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza kills over 90 people CNN
- Israel wages deadly Gaza strikes as northern areas issue plea for help Reuters
- IDF official: Strike on Gaza building targeted spotter, wasn’t aimed at toppling structure The Times of Israel
Politics and starvation: Gaza learns of Israel’s decision to ban UNRWA
Refugees and the displaced are grappling with the Israeli decision to cut an essential lifeline.
Northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya declared disaster area amid Israeli siege
The battered city has 'nothing needed to sustain life' as the Israeli military's relentless pounding continues.
South Africa to strip beauty queen of ID documents
Chidimma Adetshina was forced to withdraw from Miss South Africa after a row over her eligibility.
Sudan: Hundreds of Women Died by Suicide to Avoid Rape— Hala Kirbi – News Central
- Sudan: Hundreds of Women Died by Suicide to Avoid Rape— Hala Kirbi News Central
- Sudan's RSF and Allies Sexually Abused Victims From 8-75 Years, UN Mission Says U.S. News & World Report
- Conflict condemns Sudan to huge displacement, rampant sexual violence: UN Al Jazeera English
- UN probe finds evidence of large-scale sexual violence by RSF in Sudan Middle East Eye
- Sexual Violence On 'Staggering' Scale In Sudan Civil War: UN Probe Barron's
Georgia prosecutors investigating allegations of election fraud
State prosecutors say probe comes at request of electoral commission as they summon President Salome Zourabichvili.
Fighting Russia from a distance: Inside a Ukrainian drone school
As drones dominate the Russia-Ukraine war, even Ukrainians who aren't conscripts are learning how to make and fly them.
Biden tries to clarify ‘garbage’ comment after fresh US election row
The president is accused of denigrating Trump supporters - but says he was only attacking one comedian's remarks.
Sri Lanka to probe ‘corruption’ in handling of 2021 cargo ship disaster
Move follows allegations of money laundering, delay tactics and mismanagement in dealing with aftermath of disaster.
At least 64 dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain
Spain has declared three days of mourning in memory of the people who lost their lives to the deadly floods.
US election polls: Trump vs Harris – who’s leading the race?
With just days to go until Election Day, Harris and Trump are locked in a tight race.
‘We are teetering on a planetary tightrope’: Cut emissions in half right now to prevent climate catastrophe, UN warns – Livescience.com
- 'We are teetering on a planetary tightrope': Cut emissions in half right now to prevent climate catastrophe, UN warns Livescience.com
- Climate and environment updates: What caused the extreme flooding in Spain that killed more than 90 people? ABC News
- Planet-warming pollution is growing at the fastest rate in history, scientists say The Washington Post
- Greenhouse gas concentrations surge again to new record in 2023 World Meteorological Organization WMO
- Current climate pledges still fall way short on Paris goals, UN body says Reuters