Category: News
Democracy ‘in trouble, stagnant at best, and declining in many places’
Annual report from prominent think tank finds political freedoms under pressure in many parts of the world.
Gaza mothers fear for premature babies as fuel shortages cripple hospitals
At least 130 babies are dependent on electric incubators that are vulnerable to power cuts as Gaza runs out of fuel.
Serbia to hold snap elections as president calls for country to be ‘united’
President Aleksandar Vucic announced December polls amid mounting political pressure from domestic critics and EU.
Q&A: Former UN official Craig Mokhiber on Gaza and genocide
Human rights expert says UN must hold Israel accountable for its military actions in Gaza.
UN rights office says Israeli attacks on Jabalia could be ‘war crime’
UN says high number of casualties and scale of destruction raise questions about proportionality.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 617
As the war enters its 617th day, these are the main developments.
US rights group urges colleges to protect free speech amid Gaza war
ACLU rejects calls for investigating Palestine solidarity student organisations, saying probes would 'chill speech'.
Will Israel face a war crimes investigation?
Israeli forces have ramped up their air and ground assault on Gaza.
Germany’s president apologises for killings in Tanzania under colonial rule
Steinmeier sought forgiveness from the descendants of hundreds of thousands of victims of violence over a century ago.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken set to travel to Israel and Jordan
Announcement comes as US confirms first of its citizens able to leave Gaza via the Rafah crossing into Egypt.