Mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist hospitalised after 242 days on hunger strike Laila Soueif continues protest against detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah in Cairo The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025
Macron threatens sanctions on Israelis over ‘untenable’ Gaza aid crisis French president calls establishment of a Palestinian state ‘a moral duty and a political necessity’. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025
Exclusive: Somaliland president says recognition of state ‘on the horizon’ following Trump talks The breakaway territory’s independence has never been internationally recognised. Insiders say recent US overtures are encouraging – but the consequences could be inflammatory in the tinderbox region The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025
Middle East crisis: Israel accuses Macron of ‘crusade against the Jewish state’ – as it happened Foreign ministry statement criticises French leader after he said European countries should harden their stance against Israel if the humanitarian situation in Gaza did not improve The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2025
Paramilitaries Claim Capture Of Key Sudan Towns Paramilitary forces fighting Sudan's military have said they captured two strategic towns in the war-ravaged nation, which has been hit by a cholera outbreak that killed 70 people in the capital this week. International Business Times · May 30, 2025
If the horrors unfolding in Gaza are not a red line for Australia to take stronger action then I don’t know what is Everyone knows the Australian government cannot end the war alone, but we do have an important role to play as a middle power, and it must be more than just words The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2025
The unfolding famine in Gaza is an obscenity the world must no longer tolerate THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Israel’s pursuit of Hamas terrorists barely justifies its ongoing indiscriminate bombing – nor can it excuse starving innocent Palestinians to death. It falls to other nations to do more to stop the crisis The Independent UK · May 29, 2025
Ex-DRC President Kabila holds talks in M23-held city of Goma: Reports Joseph Kabila is visiting the eastern city of Goma, which has been seized by rebels, after he was stripped of immunity. Al Jazeera · May 29, 2025
Trump destroyed USAID. What happens now? State Department records show that aid cuts have led to violence and instability around the world Salon · May 29, 2025
Hamas Says Examining New US Deal For Gaza Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday said it was examining a new deal proposed by a US envoy, as rescuers said at least 44 people were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip. International Business Times · May 29, 2025
Cholera outbreak in Sudan capital kills at least 70 in two days amid ongoing war A cholera outbreak in Sudan's capital has killed 70 people in two days, health officials said, as Khartoum battles a fast-spreading epidemic amid a collapse of basic services. Radio France Internationale · May 29, 2025
44 Killed In Israel Attacks In Gaza, After Food Warehouse Looted At least 44 people were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, rescuers said, a day after a World Food Programme warehouse in the centre of the territory was looted by desperate Palestinians. International Business Times · May 29, 2025
Former ambassador calls on UK to advise citizens against travel to Egypt John Casson says Cairo ‘fobbing us off’ by refusing to release British-Egyptian national Alaa Abd el-Fattah The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025
Charity accuses Israeli-backed Gaza food group of unauthorised use of logo US-based Rahma Worldwide says it has demanded explanation from Gaza Humanitarian Foundation The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025
Evening Standard · May 29, 2025 Four killed in Gaza as Palestinians storm UN warehouse in desperate search for food As fears of starvation spiral, Gazans raided the building in a desperate attempt to find something to eat
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025 Aïda Muluneh on capturing the UK’s contradictions: ‘It’s hard to imagine there are people going hungry’ For her latest exhibition, the Ethiopian photographer drove a minivan around the country, resulting in images that explore identity, gender and conflict. ‘It was a crash course in history,’ she says
International Business Times · May 29, 2025 Zimbabwe's Farmers Push On As Land Grab Compensation Flounders In a field of paprika plants in the heart of Zimbabwe, fourth-generation farmer Daniel Burger and relative newcomer Miriam Mupambawashe discuss the quality of the crop.
Radio France Internationale · May 29, 2025 Former DRC president Kabila visits rebel-held Goma for controversial talks The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo Joseph Kabila has arrived in the rebel-held city of Goma in the east of the country for talks with locals, according to sources close to him, after declaring he wanted to help end the crisis in the war-ravaged region.
International Business Times · May 29, 2025 Thousands Storm Aid Warehouse In Gaza As Hunger Crisis Deepens Thousands of desperate Palestinians stormed a United Nations warehouse in central Gaza on Wednesday, with the World Food Programme reporting two possible deaths in the tumult as Israel and the UN traded blame over the deepening hunger crisis.
The Guardian - US · May 28, 2025 US distances itself from Gaza food delivery group amid questions over leadership and funding Gaza Humanitarian Foundation had faced criticism from aid groups even before this week’s chaotic rollout
International Business Times · May 28, 2025 Israel And UN Clash Over Aid To Gaza Israel accused the United Nations Wednesday of seeking to "block" Gaza aid distribution, as the global body said it was doing its utmost to gather the limited assistance greenlighted by Israel's authorities.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025 Namibia pushes for German reparations on first genocide remembrance day Event commemorates estimated 75,000 Herero and Nama people killed under German colonial rule
The Independent UK · May 28, 2025 What to know about a cholera outbreak in Susan that has killed over 170 people A cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 172 people, with more than 2,500 others becoming ill over the past week
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2025 Diaries from Gaza: Mother describes struggle of daughter's first period in camp ON Menstrual Hygiene Day, a mother from Gaza has spoken about the difficulties she faced providing support to her daughter as she experienced her…
Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025 Namibia marks inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day with call for reparations Germany has acknowledged early 1900s genocide of Herero and Nama people, but reparations remain elusive.