An urgent call to save the staff and patients of Gaza’s al-Awda Hospital | Israel-Palestine conflict
As I write, thousands of people in northern Gaza are on the move, attempting to escape the worst nightmare imaginable. Forced from their homes and…
China vows to take ‘necessary measures’ over $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan | Weapons News
Beijing says latest arms package violates China’s sovereignty, endangers peace in the region.China has slammed the latest round of United States arms sales to Taiwan,…
No new freeports to come in Budget after ‘comms cock-up’
The chancellor will not unveil new freeports in the Budget on Wednesday, despite a government announcement on Friday saying she would.In the flurry of pre-Budget…
Ghana’s Foreign Minister Botchwey Appointed the New Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
On October 26th, the final day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa, the leaders approved the appointment of Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey,…
Japan’s ruling coalition loses majority in blow to new PM Ishiba | Elections News
The outcome is a serious blow for PM Ishiba as his Liberal Democratic Party suffers its worst result in 15 years.Japan’s ruling coalition has lost…
Colombia’s president faces trouble – but blames opposition for ‘coup’ | Government News
A coup is underway in Bogota, Colombia. Or so the Colombian president Gustavo Petro claims. On October 8, Petro took to social media to denounce…
Israeli protesters interrupt Netanyahu’s speech as Gaza truce talks resume | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Pressure is mounting on Netanyahu’s administration to secure a deal for the release of the remaining captives held in Gaza.Israeli protesters have interrupted Israeli Prime…
England 34-18 Samoa: Hosts claim hard-fought win in series opener
England held off a physical Samoa side to claim a hard-fought victory in the opening match of their two-Test series.The result provided the hosts with…
National Peace Mobilization Day Draws Thousands of People Across Italy
Over 80,000 people take to the streets to say “Stop the war, the time for peace is now”The Italian National Peace Mobilization Day, organized by…
Echoes of a Lost Gaza – 2024 version | Israel-Palestine conflict
Documentary filmmaker Mariam Shahin meets Gazans and reflects on how war has reduced their hopes and dreams to rubble.Mariam Shahin has been making films about…
Gaza’s al-Shifa doctor: The struggle to save lives amid war | Israel-Palestine conflict
Dr Ahmed Mokhallalati on the fight to save lives amid Israeli attacks.Amid Gaza’s war, al-Shifa Hospital became a final refuge for the wounded before Israeli…
No tax rises in payslips for ‘working people’, says Bridget Phillipson
BBCEducation Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said "working people" would not see higher taxes on their payslips following Wednesday's Budget.During the election, Labour promised not to…
Heartbroken man greatly cheered by brutal piss-taking from mates
A MAN despondent about losing his girlfriend has felt his sour mood lift after merciless piss-taking from his mates. Sam, no this real name, who…
Unity or Divergence? The Challenges Facing BRICS+ in the Global Arena
BRICS+ refers to the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), along with several other emerging economies expressing interest in joining. As a…
Azam, Shaheen back in Pakistan squad for Australia tour in November | Cricket News
Former skipper Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi were named in Pakistan’s squad for the November limited-overs series in Australia after being dropped from the…
Bulgarians vote in another election, but end to political deadlock unlikely | Elections News
Opinion polls suggest no single party will win a parliamentary majority and there could be more coalition talks after the seventh vote in four years.Bulgarians…
US election: 9 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to | Explainer News
With nine days left to go until Election Day in the United States, the two top contenders for the White House – Vice President Kamala…
War plane of Yorkshire sailor recovered
Jonny McNeePart of the cockpit of the Grumman HellcatOn 6 August 1945, the same day the US dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima, an English…
Survival Limits of Military Nuclear Power: Israel and “The Sting of the Bee”
In a now classic 1965 article on nuclear weapons,[1] physicist Leo Szilard offered a clarifying metaphor on different types of national nuclear capability. For some…
Ruling party leads but pro-EU opposition says vote was ‘stolen’
ReutersThe guiding force behind ruling party Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili, was quick to claim victoryGeorgia's increasingly authoritarian ruling party has claimed victory after preliminary results…