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Analysis and commentary on current events around the world.
Netanyahu fights to stay relevant as Israel’s opposition closes in
A new Knesset shaped by October 7 prepares to convene as Netanyahu fights to prevent an opposition-led government
South African swimmer Tatjana Smith switches allegiance to Netherlands
Double Olympic gold medallist cites 'financial and practical challenges' of swimming.
Yemeni forces, Houthis exchange attacks, claim to inflict heavy losses
Yemen's government says 190 rebel fighters killed and wounded, as Houthis also claim inflicting heavy losses.
‘I pay $500 for 5 square metres’: Spain’s protesters, in their own words
Young people are stuck in the family home or forced into cramped, overpriced rentals with little security or control.
US charges three men for allegedly plotting attack on UK base
The US has charged three men over alleged involvement in a plot to attack a Royal Air Force Base in Fairford, UK.
Malaysia’s ex-PM transferred to house arrest for 1MDB graft sentence
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been transferred from prison to his Kuala Lumpur home for house arrest.
Ebola cases in DR Congo pass 11,000, with 5,387 deaths
Authorities struggling to contain DRC's largest Ebola outbreak due to delayed detection and conflict.
Russia claims interception of 146 drones in Leningrad region
Attacks also reported in the Russian-occupied Donbas region of Ukraine as US-mediated talks continue in Abu Dhabi.
Netanyahu heckled by Bennett at Knesset opening session
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett repeatedly heckled caretaker PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Section 219: the future of US-Israeli defence partnership
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to end the billions of dollars in annual US military aid to Israel.
Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, arguing it would cast shadow on JFK's grave
Nine members of the political dynasty say the 250ft structure would cast a shadow on gravesites.
Kennedy family joins US lawsuits to block Trump’s ‘unlawful’ arch plan
Kennedy dynasty has filed a motion to stop Trump's arch from obscuring JFK Eternal Flame and family gravesites.
Iran opens training camp for women in readiness for war
Iran has opened its first all-women military training camp amid fears of renewed US attacks.
El Salvador fires missiles on Haitian gang hideout
El Salvador’s military fired rockets at a compound allegedly belonging to the leader of Haiti’s 400 Mawozo gang.
GOP-led House report slams systemic failures in handling of Epstein case
Decades of preferential treatment shielded Epstein and his associates, GOP-led report finds.
Headquarters of Haitian gang destroyed, El Salvador's president says
The infamous 400 Mawozo gang was targeted by the El Salvador military which has deployed thousands of troops to combat Haiti's gang violence crisis.
Protesters throw milk at Joe Biden during Hunter event in Dublin
Pro-Palestinian protesters hurled milk towards Joe Biden in Ireland over his support for Israel.
Former Iraqi lawmaker Ahmed al-Alwani found dead in Beirut
Lebanese authorities launch a 'murder' investigation after al-Alwani's body is found in an apartment in Beirut.