Police drag protesters from rails as Israelis rally for Gaza ceasefire
Police used water cannons and dragged protesters from the rails in Jerusalem on Wednesday as thousands demonstrated outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence. Read more at Read More
Lisbon funiculars suspended after accident kills 17 people
Authorities in the Portuguese capital have launched an investigation into the fatal incident, which happened on Wednesday evening during rush hour. Read more at Read More
‘Coalition of the Willing’ set to provide air patrols and naval demining to Ukraine
Military chiefs from countries involved in the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ have completed the technical work on the security guarantees they will provide to Ukraine in the event of a…
Filmmakers of ‘Voice of Hind Rajab’ condemn ‘dehumanisation’ in Gaza
At the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, the filmmakers and cast of Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ made an emotional appeal to end the violence in Gaza,…
Aid agencies ask countries to send more funds to help Afghanistan after Sunday’s earthquake
The European Union and the United Kingdom have both donated to aid organisations at work in the region, side-stepping the Taliban government. Read more at Read More
Gérard Depardieu to face trial in Paris over rape and sexual assault allegations
French actor Gérard Depardieu has been ordered to stand trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault in 2018. He was convicted in May of sexually assaulting two members of…
‘The IT Crowd’ creator Graham Linehan’s arrest over transgender posts sparks free speech row in UK
The Irish comedy writer and creator of celebrated shows like The IT Crowd and Father Ted was arrested this week at Heathrow Airport over a series of anti-trans posts. The…
IKEA but no ABBA? Outcry as Sweden publishes controversial cultural heritage list
Critics argue that the “shared map” of Swedish culture, which snubs anything since 1975, is “exclusionary” and a “nationalist education project”. Here’s why. Read More
Idris Elba says he won’t go into politics after London mayor rumours
The TV and movie star’s anti-knife crime advocacy led to him being considered as a candidate for London Mayor. Now, the actor has shut down the rumours… Read More
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli brings his voice to Samarkand’s historic heart
Under the starry sky of the ancient Uzbek city, Andrea Bocelli’s famous tenor voice rose against the backdrop of Registan Square – a site that has stood for centuries as…