Israel bans 37 Gaza aid agencies, risking catastrophe
Israel orders 37 NGOs to cease Gaza operations, threatening vital services. Experts warn of 'catastrophic' consequences for humanitarian crisis. Read the full analysis.
Israel orders 37 NGOs to cease Gaza operations, threatening vital services. Experts warn of 'catastrophic' consequences for humanitarian crisis. Read the full analysis.
Months after the Israel-Hamas truce, Palestinian journalists in Gaza remain in peril. Over 247 media workers have been killed since 2023, with the UN condemning targeted attacks. Read their harrowing testimonies.
In a landmark diplomatic move, Israel becomes the first country to recognise Somaliland's independence from Somalia. Explore the strategic implications and international reactions.
Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, violating a year-long ceasefire. Tensions rise as a deadline for Lebanese state disarmament of the group approaches. Read the latest.
The UK government announces a historic ban on battery cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs in England by 2027, marking a major victory for animal welfare campaigners.
UK trade unions warn the government against diluting health and safety regulations to boost growth, citing risks to worker safety and a potential race to the bottom. Read the full story.
Israeli PM Netanyahu states the initial Gaza truce stage is ending, with disarmament of Hamas key for phase two. He will discuss plans with Donald Trump later this month. Read the latest developments.
Qatar and Egypt, key Gaza ceasefire guarantors, urge Israeli troop withdrawal and an international force deployment as the fragile peace plan reaches a critical juncture. Read the latest developments.
Syria's interim president warns Israel's actions risk dangerous escalation, citing over 1,000 airstrikes and breaches of a 50-year disengagement deal. Read the full analysis.
Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad describes the suffocating reality of life in Gaza, where the world is shrinking for civilians trapped by conflict. Read her powerful testimony.
A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza has failed to stop the bloodshed, with over 360 Palestinians killed since October. Families remain trapped in dire conditions as Israel's 'yellow line' hardens into a permanent partition. Read the full report.
Maryam, 12, is one of few hundred patients allowed out of Gaza for critical care since October 2025. Read her story and the wider medical crisis.
Eurovision faces its biggest crisis as Israel's participation in the 2025 contest causes a major rift, threatening the event's unity and future. Discover the full story.
The Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major rift as several countries threaten to boycott the 2026 event after Israel was cleared to compete. Explore the escalating political controversy.
Austria confirms the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna will proceed as planned, despite a financial impact from a four-country boycott over Israel's participation. Key details inside.
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia boycott Eurovision 2025 over Israel's participation. Analysis compares this political crisis to the contest's 70-year history of boycotts.
A new political cartoon by Martin Rowson criticises Benjamin Netanyahu's stance amid calls for an Israel Eurovision boycott. Explore the satire and its implications.
The EBU's decision to include Israel in Eurovision 2026 has led to boycotts from Spain, Ireland and others, leaving fans questioning the contest's founding values. Read the full analysis.
A mass wedding in Khan Younis offered a glimpse of hope, but Gaza remains gripped by violence, quasi-anarchy, and Hamas's resurgence. Read the full analysis of the monumental obstacles to peace and aid.
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands lead a growing boycott of Eurovision 2026 after Israel is allowed to compete. Read the full statements and see which other countries are joining.
Israel will compete in Eurovision 2026 after EBU members backed rule changes. Spain, Ireland, and the Netherlands have announced a boycott. Read the latest developments.
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands will boycott Eurovision 2026 after the EBU cleared Israel to compete without a vote. Discover the fallout and new contest rules.
Yasser Abu Shabab, commander of the Popular Forces, died from wounds after a violent clash. His death undermines Israel's efforts to build Palestinian proxies to confront Hamas in Gaza.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is FDA-approved for only 13 conditions, yet some clinics market it for over 100. Experts warn of deadly risks and call for urgent regulation.
Israel announces the Rafah border crossing will open imminently, allowing Gazans to cross into Egypt under a EU-supervised mechanism. Read the latest updates.
New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.
As Gaza ceasefire falters, Israeli strikes intensify in Lebanon and Syria. New report details mounting casualties, displacement, and allegations of war crimes across the region. Read the full analysis.
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire reaches 146 as investigators continue searching burned buildings. 100 people remain unaccounted for in city's deadliest blaze in 75 years.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu formally requests a presidential pardon for bribery and fraud charges, arguing it would serve national unity. The 111-page submission follows Donald Trump's intervention.
Palestinian health ministry reports death toll surpasses 70,000 in Gaza conflict. Two children killed in recent strikes as ceasefire violations continue. Read the latest developments.