How a photo of a skeletal child sparked controversy about starvation in Gaza
It’s been widely established that there is severe starvation in Gaza, but the misreporting of a photo of a Palestinian child has caused criticism of the media’s reporting of the…
Western leaders condemn Hamas videos of captured Israeli hostages in Gaza
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the videos “sickening,” while French President Emmanuel Macron described Hamas’ actions as “abject cruelty”. Read more at Read More
India and Philippines launch first joint naval drill in disputed South China Sea
The joint naval exercises — carried out over two days — are likely to antagonise China, which claims to control the entire contested maritime area. Read more at Read More
Dua Lipa granted Kosovan citizenship: ‘It feels like my two sides are now one’
Dua Lipa is now a citizen of the UK, Albania and Kosovo – with the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani saying that the pop star is “one of the most…
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Netflix’s favourite goth returns for Season 2 of Wednesday, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan face more body-swapping hijinks in Freakier Friday, and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos premieres his new…
South Korea takes down border propaganda speakers in gesture of reconciliation with North
The previous conservative government started playing daily broadcasts last June in retaliation for North Korea flying trash-filled balloons to its neighbour. Read more at Read More
Windcraft Music Fest: The celebration of wind instruments in Cyprus offered a musical feast
Bands from across the world and famous artists presented their work in the Katydata village in Nicosia, Cyprus. Read More
Man falls to his death at Oasis concert at London’s Wembley Stadium
The tragedy took place on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium and the fan’s death was confirmed on Sunday by the Metropolitan Police. The band have extended their condolences to the…
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prays at al-Aqsa, violating decades-old agreement
At least 119 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the enclave on Sunday, as the death toll surpasses 60,800, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. Read more at…
Iberia declares high-alert due to fire risk as Europe faces record heatwaves
Spain and Portugal entered a state of alert over the weekend due to the worsening risk of wildfires as a result of incoming severe hot weather. Elsewhere in Europe, other…