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US plays down Rafah assault, says it will push for Gaza ceasefire deal
Biden administration says Israel has 'legitimate goal' in seizing Rafah crossing but calls for reopening the border.
World leaders call for calm in Rafah
Leaders from all corners of the world are expressing intense opposition to Israel’s offensive in Rafah.
What does Russian president’s fifth term mean for the world?
Vladimir Putin is firmly in power at home while facing a West hostile over Russia's war on Ukraine.
John Swinney elected as new Scotland leader
Swinney replaces Humza Yousaf, who formally resigned on Tuesday after just over a year in office.
Stormy Daniels testifies during day 13 of Trump’s New York hush money trial
As Daniels testified about her alleged affair with Trump, defence lawyers pushed to declare a mistrial in the case.
‘Absolutely devastating’: Israel cuts off main entry point for Gaza aid
Israel has closed both the Rafah and Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) border crossings.
Colonialism is challenged but also reinforced on university campuses
The campus protests and the crackdown on them reflect the dual role universities have played in colonial history.
UN, aid urgencies urge Israel to halt Rafah assault after crossing seized
UN and aid agencies urge Israel to halt Rafah incursion, warning Gaza is on brink of famine and needs humanitarian aid.
Police break up pro-Palestine protests at Berlin, Amsterdam campuses
Police dismantle encampment at Berlin's Free University and more than 100 activists arrested at University of Amsterdam.
Ukraine claims it foiled Russian plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
State security service says two colonels arrested after it thwarted alleged plan to kill Zelenskyy, other top officials.