Millions are being dragged into starvation, while people everywhere pay a Trump war tax. But there are plenty of powers who could bring him to heel With the deadlocked war in Iran about to enter its fourth month, loose comparisons with previous US quagmires in Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam are ...
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Board of Peace focus on Hamas risks return to war in Gaza, critics sayBoard of Peace focus on Hamas risks return to war in Gaza, critics say
US-backed board has put sole blame for stalled ceasefire on militant group despite Israel not fulfilling its obligations, analysts say The top diplomat from the Board of Peace has blamed Hamas for the stalled ceasefire, but critics have said the US-backed board’s lack of even-handedness in implementing the truce risks ...
At least 90 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reportsAt least 90 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports
The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China. ...
Albanese joins coalition of nations calling for an end to Israeli settlement expansion in the West BankAlbanese joins coalition of nations calling for an end to Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank
Australia joins the UK, Italy, France, Germany, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands and New Zealand in condemning illegal settlements Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Israeli government is undermining stability in the West Bank as settler violence reaches unprecedented levels, a coalition of western countries ...
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 10, including six paramedics, health ministry saysIsraeli strikes in Lebanon killed 10, including six paramedics, health ministry says
Lebanon’s health ministry condemns attacks as violations of international law; Israel says it struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites and militants Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 10 people, including six paramedics and a child, in the space of 24 hours, Lebanon’s health ministry said on Friday, placing further strain on a US-brokered ...
‘I thought I was the saviour of the planet’: how Game of Thrones’ Hannah Murray found a wellness cult – and lost her mind‘I thought I was the saviour of the planet’: how Game of Thrones’ Hannah Murray found a wellness cult – and lost her mind
She landed a role in hit TV show Skins at 17 and went on to star in the fantasy epic. Then she was drawn towards a mysterious spiritual community. How did she end up being sectioned? • ‘This is a test. A horrible test’: read an extract from Hannah Murray’s ...
At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reportsAt least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports
The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China. ...
Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitoryPutin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Ukraine says it hit Russia’s elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied region. ...
Hot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekendHot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekend
Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England. ...
No ‘immediate’ tariffs on semiconductorsNo ‘immediate’ tariffs on semiconductors
The US will not impose tariffs on semiconductors in the near future, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Friday. “Having tariffs on semiconductors is really important; what’s even more important, than having protection for facilities like this, is making sure we do it on the right timing and in the ...