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
Israeli law threatens UNRWA operations, risking major aid disruption in Gaza – WKRC TV Cincinnati
- Israeli law threatens UNRWA operations, risking major aid disruption in Gaza WKRC TV Cincinnati
- What will Israel's UNRWA ban look like? Experts warn of 'a massive ripple effect' Haaretz
- What to know about UNRWA, the U.N. organization banned by Israel The Washington Post
- Israel's move to ban a UN agency raises alarm about aid to Gaza even as the implications are unclear The Associated Press
- UNRWA is deeply flawed, but strategic wisdom of banning agency is unclear The Times of Israel
Journalist shot dead in Mexico amid wave of cartel violence – CBS News
- Journalist shot dead in Mexico amid wave of cartel violence CBS News
- Two Mexican journalists shot dead in past 24 hours Reuters Canada
- Reporter killed in restaurant she owns hours after journalist shot dead in separate attack in Mexico CBS News
- 2 journalists killed in separate incidents in Mexico within 24 hours The Associated Press
- UN urges protection as another journalist is shot to death in Mexico WDRB
Canada alleges Indian minister behind plot to target Sikh separatists
Parliamentary committee told of Narendra Modi ally’s alleged role in campaign of violence and threats
The Canadian government has publicly alleged that India’s home affairs minister, Amit Shah, the prime minister, Narendra Modi’s, closest political ally, was behind a recent series of plots to murder and intimidate Sikh separatists on Canadian soil.
Testifying before a parliamentary committee, the Canadian deputy foreign affairs minister, David Morrison, acknowledged he had leaked information to the Washington Post about Shah’s alleged role in a campaign of violence and threats against the Sikh diaspora over the last few years.
Continue reading...Israel’s strikes on Iran broke a 40-year taboo. Tehran faces tough choices about what to do next – CNN
- Israel’s strikes on Iran broke a 40-year taboo. Tehran faces tough choices about what to do next CNN
- Source to CNN: Iran will deliver ‘definitive, painful’ response to Israeli attack The Times of Israel
- Satellite images show damage at Iran military sites after Israel attack NBC News
- Israel’s Strike on Iran Also Hit Russian Arms Industry’s Once-Strong Image The Wall Street Journal
- Was Israel’s tempered response to Iran prelude to something bigger? The Hill
Botswana elections: Ruling party seeks to extend 58 years in power
Botswana Democratic Party remains a favourite despite slow economic growth caused by declining demand for diamonds.
Fact check: Kamala Harris’s speech at the White House Ellipse
Harris spoke at the site of Trump's 'Save America' rally one week ahead of the election. We fact-checked her claims.
The power of the Black vote in the US
Will tradition hold, or is change in the air?
Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say – The New York Times
- Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say The New York Times
- Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians. The New York Times
- Ukrainians’ New Realities under Occupation Wilson Center
- Ukrainian civilians face searing decisions as Russians advance in east Washington Times
Russian disinformation network with ties to notorious ‘troll factory’ is taking aim at the US election, analysis finds – CNN
- Russian disinformation network with ties to notorious ‘troll factory’ is taking aim at the US election, analysis finds CNN
- Iran likely to try to contact Americans directly in influence campaign, sources say NBC News
- How Russia, China and Iran Are Interfering in the Presidential Election The New York Times
- The U.S. Spies Who Sound the Alarm About Election Interference The New Yorker
- The Covert War for American Minds Foreign Affairs Magazine
‘Unrwa means everything to us’: Gazans fear aid collapse – BBC.com
- 'Unrwa means everything to us': Gazans fear aid collapse BBC.com
- Gaza is on the brink of mass starvation. Will a new Israeli law make it worse? Vox.com
- UNRWA is deeply flawed, but strategic wisdom of banning agency is unclear The Times of Israel
- Why Israel's UNWRA ban could be devastating for Palestinians NBC News
- What to know about UNRWA, the U.N. organization banned by Israel The Washington Post