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Israeli doctor compared killing Palestinians in Gaza to 'eliminating cockroaches' Submitted by Lubna Masarwa on Mon, 05/19/2025 - 16:16 Reservist surgeon described taking part in military operations as a 'public health' matter in now deleted post on social media Israeli army doctor Sabo Amos, pictured at what he says is an Israeli army outpost in Lebanon in February 2025 (X) Off An Israeli doctor serving as an army...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Amnesty urges probe into US air strike on migrant detention centre in Yemen that left dozens dead Amnesty International (AI) on Monday urged a probe into a US air strike on a migrant detention centre in Saada, north-western Yemen, on 28 April that killed and injured dozens of migrants. The air strike was one of many undertaken by the US since March that led tohundreds of people being killed and injuredin what human...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Belgian authorities want to investigate five MEPs over cash-for-influence case, officials say.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:ICC prosecutor Karim Khan on leave amid misconduct probe and Trump sanctions Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 05/19/2025 - 14:57 The Hague-based court says two deputy prosecutors will be in charge of Khan's work during his leave of absence International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan pictured during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands, 16 January 2025 (Reuters/Piroschka van de Wouw) Off The chief...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:US-backed group set to distribute Gaza aid is a 'dangerous sham', warn NGOs Submitted by Dania Akkad on Mon, 05/19/2025 - 16:43 The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation lacks Palestinian involvement and will serve to legitimise Israeli control while Gaza remains under siege, British aid and rights groups write Palestinians try to get a portion of cooked food from a charity kitchen in Jabalia in northern Gaza on 17 May 2025...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Equatorial Guinea has been rowing with Gabon for decades over three islands in potentially oil-rich waters.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:A conservative project to allegedly counter anti-Semitism is using a pro-Israel stance to mask white nationalist goals.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Purported buyer gives her link to complete transaction and woman later realises money missing from her account.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Wendy McMahon’s exit comes amid fallout from US president’s clash with ‘60 Minutes’ show
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The giveaway on fisheries access, pounced on by critics, is a political risk for the British PM, who appears to be trading a hit to a relatively small part of the U.K. economy for wins elsewhere.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Ankara, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The Turkish government strongly condemned the new military operation launched by Israel in Gaza Strip over the weekend. The post Turkiye condemns new Israeli military operation in Gaza Strip first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Panama City, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Starting today, Panama is hosting experts from 190 countries who will attend the first Global Climate Week of this year. The post Experts from 190 countries arrive in Panama for Global Climate Week first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:This rendered it immune to high court review, he argues in an application for leave to appeal an order to hand over the reasons for his decision
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Hamas condemns Israeli raid of Khan Younis and detainment of a mother and child A specialist Israeli military unit entered the city of Khan Younis, disguised as women, and attempted to "kidnap" Ahmed Kamel Sarhan, the commander of the Nasser Salah al-Din Brigades, according to a press release by Hamas on Monday. Hamas went on to say that Sarhan was able to thwart the operation but was killed in the process, and the...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The West made us pay for its guilt - and now watches as Israel delivers the final Nakba Submitted by Ghada Karmi on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 18:47 Palestinians have long suffered for the West's unresolved history with its Jewish population. As Israel carries out its final ethnic cleansing, the world still refuses to act Palestinian women mourn for a loved one killed in Israeli strikes on Jabalia, at the Indonesian hospital in...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Israeli military launches a ground offensive in the besieged Gaza Strip as ceasefire talks are held in Doha.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The Liberal Party's first female leader faces the difficult task of leading the party back to the political center.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Hundreds of thousands flee 'horrific' Israeli bombing in north Gaza Submitted by Ahmed Dremly on Mon, 05/19/2025 - 14:04 Trapped Palestinians report unprecedented violence as Israel launches new military operation Palestinians carry their belongings as they flee Gaza City on 16 May 2025 (AFP) Off Youssef Halawa, 38, tried to calm his 66-year-old mother, Sawsan, as she grew increasingly anxious about the unusual drone...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Residents have been told to move to western Gaza in one of the largest evacuation orders of recent months.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Dagalo, who leads the rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitary, also announces a government as war ravages Sudan.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:UK funding cuts will endanger women and girls, aid organisations warn Submitted by Dania Akkad on Mon, 05/19/2025 - 14:09 Defunding programmes focused on gender equality and women and girls in favour of defence spending will make the UK and the world less safe, says leading British network The UK government has supported schooling for girls in Iraq, seen here on their first day of school in Baghdad in October 2022...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The torture and killing of 10 rebels at Chandel near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur has sent shockwaves through Myanmar’s resistance groups.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Their dialogue aims to revive negotiations between Russia and Ukraine following talks in Istanbul on May 16. The Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a “very important conversation” at 2 p.m. GMT on Monday. RELATED: United Russia Party Says War Veterans To Hold 10% […]
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized four countries—the Republic of Austria, the Kingdom of Norway, the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Singapore—for their exemplary efforts in eliminating industrially produced trans fats from their food supplies. These countries, which were validated earlier this year, have implemented best-practice policies alongside effective monitoring and enforcement mechanisms...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:In an unexpected turn of events, the pro-European, democratic candidate Nicusor Dan has been elected president of Romania. He intends to strengthen the rule of law and supports Ukraine.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand have gathered data from the Diepkloof Forensic Pathology Service in Soweto to better understand why so many women turn to desperate measures instead of seeking legal and safe abortions
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The agreement could pave the way for smoother trade and travel between the U.K. and EU.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Here’s why some are campaigning against plans to make people with more than $3m in super pay a bit more taxAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPassing a law that will make 80,000 Australians with more than $3m in superannuation pay a bit more tax doesn’t sound like the kind of thing that would worry a newly returned Labor party still giddy from a...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:How fast we cut climate pollution will define how safe or scary the world becomes as our children grow upAt its core, the most fundamental duty of any government is to safeguard the security and wellbeing of its people. The climate crisis is hitting Australians hard.Right now, farmers in South Australia and Victoria are battling drought, while Queensland farmers pick up the pieces after heartbreaking floods. Globally,...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Even union supporters say the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association’s tactics feel ‘unsettling’Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe families of teenage workers at fast food and retail outlets have accused one of Australia’s largest unions of “predatory” recruitment tactics.Guardian Australia has spoken with several young workers and...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Market pricing implies 95% chance of quarter point drop to 3.85%, but there’s also speculation of surprise bumper half percentage point cutAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank is expected to cut the cash rate on Tuesday, easing pressure on indebted households grappling with high living costs and elevated mortgage repayments.Market...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:High electricity prices undermining competitiveness of British businesses, official figures show
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Nicușor Dan needs to appoint a government to curb spending and keep access to EU funds
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Nigerian women are demanding that more seats be reserved for them in the country’s parliament. They argue that women are systemically excluded from the political process and change is long overdue.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:During the State of the People Power Tour, local communities—many of them in the South—have been organizing around the issues most impacting them.
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