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Is Biden’s two-state plan for Israel and Palestine a fantasy?
The US was happy to neglect the Palestinian issue for years. Why is it talking of a ‘reinvigorated’ peace process now?
Climate change gets in the way of French oyster culture
Rising ocean temperatures, which in July set a new world record at 20.96C, make oysters more vulnerable to disease.
How Parthenon sculptures sparked a diplomatic row between Greece and UK
The UK PM cancelled a planned meeting with his Greek counterpart after Athens sought permanent return of the sculptures.
What is Africa’s goal at COP28 as the climate summit begins?
At COP28, African countries are seeking to be equal players in talks often dominated by richer, western nations.
Ukraine ‘will not back down’ against Russia as it urges Western support
'Ukraine is not going to back down', official says as Kyiv seeks to keep Russia conflict on agenda amid Israel-Gaza war.
‘Military camp’: Palestinian town of Huwara under 55-day Israeli closure
Once-vibrant Huwara has become a ghost town since October 5, the start of the Israeli assault on Gaza made it worse.
Russia unleashes assault waves on Ukraine’s Avdiivka, refugees on Nordics
Russia is losing manpower at pace, says Ukraine, whose army has been mostly on the defensive in recent days.
Pro-Palestine Facebook post sparks CIA warning
The incident illustrates the deep divisions that the war in Gaza has opened up within US government institutions.
Egypt’s Sinai Bedouins fear Israel’s mass displacement of Gaza Palestinians
Bedouin tribes in Sinai have long taken a hit from geopolitical conflicts. Now, concerns are rising again.
Intensive talks under way to extend Israel-Hamas truce as deadline looms
Sources say Hamas wants a more permanent ceasefire, but Israel is determined to resume fighting after temporary pause.