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UN rights chief slams Israel for ‘war crime upon war crime’ in Gaza
The UN's high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, sharply criticized Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip on Monday and called for a halt to weapons transfers that...
UN nuclear chief urges Iran to swiftly resume inspections
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog has called on Iran to quickly allow renewed monitoring of its nuclear programme by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)."There's still time,...
Medvedev accuses Finland of preparing for war with Russia
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has accused neighbouring Finland of pursuing a course of war against Russia - and has renewed claims for reparations for World War II."After joining...
EU lobby groups warn of “serious damage” from China’s pork duties
EU lobby groups have warned of "serious damage" to the bloc's pork trade after China said it will impose temporary anti-dumping duties on imports. In a spat stretching back...
Clip of strong winds in Vietnam falsely shared by Thai users to taunt Cambodia
After major storms caused flooding in parts of Southeast Asia, a video of people battling strong winds surfaced in Thai social media posts falsely claiming it was shot in...
German minister: Berlin committed to Ukraine security guarantees
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is looking to dispel doubts about Germany's seriousness regarding security guarantees for Ukraine, after Berlin failed to commit to deploying ground troops at a...
Iran will try further attacks as Israel continues Gaza offensive, defense expert says
Buskila noted that while Israel had dealt significant blows to Tehran’s nuclear program, the threat remains unresolved.Iran will try to harm Israel in various ways as Israel launches its...
In first, former police commissioner to head Israeli unit spearheading gaza aid
Israel named retired Police Commissioner Yoram Halevy to lead COGAT, the army unit managing humanitarian aid in Gaza and coordination with the Palestinian Authority and global organizations.Israel tapped retired...
France faces more political upheaval as prime minister’s fate hangs in the balance
PARIS (AP) — France risks losing its third prime minister in 12 months on Monday, with incumbent François Bayrou facing a parliamentary confidence vote that he called but is...
Iron Age olive oil center in Beit Aryeh shows Israelite kingdom’s economic power in Samaria
A study published in the Israel Antiquities Authority's latest volume found that olive oil production was a key economic engine for the ancient Kingdom of Israel.A fortified Iron Age...
Mahmood to host security allies for talks on tackling people smuggling
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will meet her counterparts from the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in London on Monday to discuss efforts to tackle people-smuggling.The meeting with members...
In Ukraine, civilians donate their spare cash — and watch it turn into $40 million strikes against Russia
In Ukraine, crowdfunding foundations play an outsize role in keeping elite units supplied with FPV drones.One renowned group, the Sternenko Foundation, delivers new, updated drones in days or weeks.Drone...