Future Palestinian state a place for women and respect for law, claims foreign minister
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Shahin said any future Palestinian state will be pluralistic, with respect for any deal on a two-state solution for Israel and adherence to international law. She…
Unknown gunmen kill at least 20 people in an attack in central Nigeria, officials say
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the killings, but such attacks are common in Nigeria’s north where local herders and farmers often clash over limited access to land and water.…
Thai woman arrested in sex scandal that saw nine Buddhist monks expelled
Wilawan Emsawat allegedly seduced and blackmailed several Buddhist monks to rake in large payments worth millions of euros over three years. Read more at Read More
WATCH: Moment Israeli strikes hit Syrian Defence Ministry in Damascus
The Israeli military carried out rare airstrikes deep inside Damascus on Wednesday, targeting Syria’s Defence Ministry headquarters amid ongoing clashes in the country’s south. Read more at Read More
Men race through Fukuoka with one-tonne floats at Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival
In Fukuoka, southwest Japan, the centuries-old Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival came to a roaring finale on Tuesday as teams of men raced through city streets carrying one-tonne floats. Read more…
Netanyahu coalition partner quits Israeli government leaving him with minority in Knesset
The political turmoil comes as Israel and Hamas are negotiating a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Read more at Read More
Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star banned from driving for speeding
Emma Watson and her Harry Potter co-star Zoe Wanamaker have both been fined and banned for six-months from driving by the same UK court after separate speeding incidents. Read More
How are poverty levels around the EU as the French rate hits a 30-year high?
In the past three years, at least 11 EU countries have seen an increase in poverty levels. Women and young adults are more likely to face poverty or social exclusion.…
Von der Leyen unveils hugely increased ‘strategic’ €2 trillion EU budget
The new budget will be more flexible to cope with unforeseen crises. Read More
Severe storms cause widespread flooding across New York, New Jersey
Heavy rain and flash flooding swept across parts of the US Northeast on Monday night, causing major travel disruptions and emergency declarations across several states. Read More