UK sanctions Israeli ministers for “inciting violence”
David Lammy on banning Israeli Ben-Gvir and Smotrich over violent incitement and failure to curb extremist settlers.
Iran threatens to strike US bases if conflict erupts over nuclear programme
Iran threatens to strike US bases if conflict erupts over nuclear programme Ahead of nuclear talks, US President Donald Trump says he is losing confidence about reaching a deal with…
Why is violence by Boko Haram and ISIL rising again in Nigeria?
Inside Story Why is violence by Boko Haram and ISIL rising again in Nigeria? Defence chief suggests fencing off borders around the country. Renewed violence by armed groups Boko Haram…
Will the US-China ‘framework’ agreement defuse trade tension?
Counting the Cost Will the US-China ‘framework’ agreement defuse trade tension? The US and China have agreed to a framework that restores a truce in their trade war after two…
Military jet crashes in Myanmar, homes set ablaze
A Myanmar military jet crashed in Sagaing Region, an area that has seen intense fighting during Myanmar’s civil war.
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF say they seized key zone bordering Egypt, Libya
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF say they seized key zone bordering Egypt, Libya The Sudanese Armed Forces say they have withdrawn from the area as part of its ‘defensive arrangements’. Members of…
Is Trump right about a ‘migrant invasion’ in Los Angeles? What facts say
EXPLAINER Is Trump right about a ‘migrant invasion’ in Los Angeles? What facts say The Trump administration has used the narrative that unauthorised migrants are behind criminal activity in Los…
UN launches rescue operation after eight die off Djibouti coast; 22 missing
UN launches rescue operation after eight die off Djibouti coast; 22 missing The International Organization for Migration says group of 150 were forced off boat by smugglers and made to…
Is time running out for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu?
EXPLAINER Is time running out for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu? Israel’s longest serving prime minister faces the difficult task of overcoming opposition both domestically and abroad. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Austrian police find bomb plans at shooting suspect’s home as nation mourns
Austrian police find bomb plans at shooting suspect’s home as nation mourns Stunned nation observes minute’s silence, mourners line central square in Graz where 10 people were shot dead at…