Category: News
UK’s Conservatives lose two safe seats in historic by-election defeat
Labour Party easily wins two central England seats in blow for ruling party ahead of general election next year.
McDonald’s franchises in Middle East at odds over Israel-Hamas war
McDonald's Israel's announcement of free meals for Israeli military sparks backlash from franchises in Arab countries.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 604
As the war enters its 604th day, these are the main developments.
Biden says US ‘holds world together’ as he condemns Putin and Hamas
President addresses US in rare Oval Office speech and explains why country should back Ukraine and Israel.
Canada pulls 41 diplomats from India amid row over separatist’s killing
Foreign Minister Melanie Joly accuses New Delhi of breaching international law with move to revoke diplomatic immunity.
The Sydney Opera House: 50 years as ‘the people’s house’
As the iconic building turns 50, a look at how it became known as 'The People's House', and what that title means today.
Biden’s Israel trip displays ‘performative’ approach to Gaza war: analysts
The US president's 'unwavering' show of support for Israel is largely aimed at a domestic audience, experts say.
‘We will cut out your tongue’: Filipino activists recount kidnap ordeal
Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano say they were taken from the street by the military and endured abusive interrogations.
Palestinian teacher says he’s determined to stay in Gaza, whatever the cost
Abdallah al-Naami says he has lost students to Israel's 'non-stop' bombing campaign as its war with Hamas stretches on.
What role can the United Nations play in the Gaza War?
The UN has warned of a looming humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged Gaza Strip.