- Trump releases US restraint, empowers Israel to confront Iran Ynetnews
- Opinion | Trump Threatens Iran With the End of ‘Obama’s Law’ The Wall Street Journal
- Washington and Tehran: A struggle for leverage Hindustan Times
- US and Israel Have Laid the Groundwork for War With Iran. Will Trump Set It Off? Truthout
- How a war with Iran (for Israel) could crash the US economy The Cradle
Prince William rides in tank during Estonia visit
The Prince of Wales has visited troops at a strategically important army base on Russia's border
Octopus jumps shark and goes for a ride on its back – The Guardian US
- Octopus jumps shark and goes for a ride on its back The Guardian US
- Rare ‘Sharktopus’ – an octopus riding a shark – sighting caught on camera shared by scientists Fox News
- This Octopus’s Other Car Is a Shark The New York Times
- Octopus rides shark: Footage of 'Sharktopus' stuns scientists Oceanographic Magazine
- Octopus spotted riding on top of world's fastest shark Livescience.com
New satellite images show the damage after Ukraine struck a bomber base deep inside Russia – Business Insider
- New satellite images show the damage after Ukraine struck a bomber base deep inside Russia Business Insider
- Ukraine strikes Russian strategic bomber airfield, triggering huge blast Reuters
- Ukraine Triple Taps Russia’s Engels Bomber Base Forbes
- Ukraine targets key Russian airbase with 'massive' drone attack ABC News
- Ukraine Attacks Air Base Deep Inside Russia The New York Times
Comedian Katherine Ryan reveals second skin cancer diagnosis
Standup, 41, says she was initially given all-clear by private doctor after raising concerns about a mole
The comedian Katherine Ryan has received a second skin cancer diagnosis after raising concerns about a mole on her arm.
Ryan attended a private clinic where a doctor who also works for the NHS dismissed her concerns about melanoma and gave her the all-clear, but she went back and a test revealed the mole was cancerous.
Continue reading...Israel to ‘seize more ground’ and warns Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza
Defence minister issues threat as IDF intensifies offensive with ‘non-stop’ overnight attacks across territory
Israel’s defence minister said he had instructed the military to “seize more ground” in Gaza and threatened to annex part of the territory unless Hamas released 59 Israeli hostages still held in the devastated territory.
Israel Katz’s warning on Friday came as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensified the new offensive launched on Tuesday, when a wave of airstrikes shattered the truce that had brought a fragile and relative calm since mid-January.
Continue reading...‘Discordant’: How Trump’s attacks on the Houthis split his Republican base
Some see the US president’s recent bombing campaign in Yemen as contradicting his promises of seeking world peace.
Netanyahu disputes court order freezing decision to fire Shin Bet chief
PM says government will decide who heads domestic spy agency as protests against Ronen Bar dismissal continue
Benjamin Netanyahu is locked in a fierce battle with Israel’s judicial system after the supreme court blocked his attempt to fire the head of the Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency.
Amid protests against ministers’ vote to sack Ronen Bar, the top court on Friday froze the decision, with the order remaining in place until the court can hear petitions filed by the opposition and an NGO against the dismissal of the chief of the Shin Bet.
Continue reading...Sudan’s Army Retakes the Presidential Palace in Khartoum – The New York Times
- Sudan’s Army Retakes the Presidential Palace in Khartoum The New York Times
- Major moments in Sudan's history of coups, wars and instability Reuters
- Sudanese Army Enters Presidential Palace in Symbolic Victory Bloomberg
- What could happen next in Sudan’s civil war The Associated Press
- Sudan’s Army Recaptures Presidential Palace in Pivotal Advance The Wall Street Journal
UK to accelerate military planning to support Ukraine, No 10 says
Intensive talks to take place next week on detail and structure of any British deployments if ceasefire deal reached
The UK is to “accelerate the pace and scale” of its military planning to be ready to support Ukraine, with No 10 saying all options, including troops on the ground, are possible.
Keir Starmer’s spokesperson said thousands of troops would be needed to support Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire and agreement to end the war with Russia, whether by “sea, on land or in the air”.
Continue reading...Israel says it will maintain ‘permanent’ presence in Gaza unless hostages are freed – CNN
- Israel says it will maintain ‘permanent’ presence in Gaza unless hostages are freed CNN
- Israel resumes deadly airstrikes in Gaza, killing 600 since Tuesday NPR
- Israel orders IDF to seize more Gaza territory if Hamas doesn't release hostages Fox News
- The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question - Security Council, 9883rd meeting Welcome to the United Nations
- ‘I woke to the suffocating scent of blood and dust’ The Washington Post
Israel orders army to ‘seize additional territories’ in Gaza
The defence minister says the IDF will increase the intensity of its operation in Gaza until Hamas releases hostages.
Germany approves $3 billion in military aid for Ukraine – DW (English)
- Germany approves $3 billion in military aid for Ukraine DW (English)
- German budget committee gives green light for 3 bln euros in Ukraine aid Reuters
- Germany poised to unlock €3B Ukraine aid after historic spending deal POLITICO Europe
- Ukraine thanks Germany for new €3 billion in military aid Yahoo
- Germany Approves Over €11 Billion in Additional Military Aid for Ukraine Militarnyi
Bloomberg: France and Italy block € 5B EU ammo fund for Ukraine as larger € 40B plan stalls too – Euromaidan Press
- Bloomberg: France and Italy block € 5B EU ammo fund for Ukraine as larger € 40B plan stalls too Euromaidan Press
- EU leaders fail to agree €5 billion military-aid package for Ukraine Semafor
- France and Italy Stall EU Push to Commit Ammunition for Ukraine Bloomberg
- EU presses on with steel 'porcupine strategy' for Ukraine as Russia tries to end Western support The Associated Press
- Kaja Kallas' €40-billion plan for Ukraine flounders at EU summit Euronews
‘We will rescue anyone’: BBC accompanies Syria’s White Helmets after deadly attacks
The BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region.
‘We will rescue anyone’: BBC accompanies Syria’s White Helmets after deadly attacks
The BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region.
Social Democracies Keep Top Spots on World Happiness Report as US Falls to Record Low – Common Dreams
- Social Democracies Keep Top Spots on World Happiness Report as US Falls to Record Low Common Dreams
- These are the world’s happiest countries in 2025 CNN
- Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever. Solo Dining May Be a Sign. The New York Times
- Finland is the world’s happiest country yet again. Here are the top 10 on the list Fortune
- 2025 World Happiness Report shows U.S. in lowest-ever spot on list CBS News
Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested – BBC.com
- Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested BBC.com
- Turkey Is Now a Full-Blown Autocracy Foreign Affairs Magazine
- Thousands join march in Turkiye’s Istanbul to protest mayor’s arrest Al Jazeera English
- Turkey's Erdogan says he 'won't give in' amid protests DW (English)
- What we know about Istanbul’s mayor and why he was arrested The Associated Press
Russia continues strikes on Ukraine as drones hit Odesa overnight
Amid uncertainty as to when part-ceasefire will take effect, Kremlin says it will cover only ‘energy infrastructure’
Waves of Russian drones pounded the Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, setting it ablaze in an attack that underscored Moscow’s intent to continue aerial assaults despite agreeing to a temporary pause in strikes on energy infrastructure.
Videos circulating on social media showed fires erupting in several parts of Odesa.
Continue reading...Trying to heal the trauma of Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank
In Tulkarem and Jenin, dedicated volunteers work to help the people traumatised and displaced by Israel's raids.