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Israel orders evacuations as onslaught on Gaza widens

The Israeli army’s assault is pushing further into the south of Gaza, leaving Palestinians little chance of safety.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2023

Second SCMP reporter dropped out of contact in China last year, sources say

Minnie Chan second reporter at Hong Kong newspaper to be subject of safety concerns, people familiar with matter say.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2023

The Israeli army says it has fired on Hezbollah in Lebanon in response to attacks on Monday – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023

Over 700 killed in last 24 hours as Israel intensifies strikes

The Israeli army has ordered more people to evacuate from southern Gaza, which was earlier declared ‘safe zone’.

Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2023

Taken by the Mediterranean: A mother’s search for her lost son

A two-year search for refugees disappeared at sea trying to reach Spain is an endless mission, desperate relatives say.

Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2023

Gaza war is deadliest conflict for journalists in over 30 years, press advocates say

More than 60 journalists and media workers have been killed so far, most of them Palestinian journalists in Gaza. Gaza's journalists have reported while also suffering personal losses.

WEKU · Dec 3, 2023

Israel pulls Mossad negotiators from Qatar after ‘impasse’ over captives

Hamas says there will be no further prisoner exchange with Israel until the war on Gaza is over.

Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2023

Oil companies pledge to lower methane emissions at COP28

Promises made by attending countries include commitments to the Green Climate Fund and renewable energy sources.

Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2023

Reparations fund ‘historic’, but real fight begins now: Climate campaigners

Experts say the loss and damage fund launched at COP28 is just the first step towards climate justice.

Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2023

‘Diamonds are in my blood’: The Jain jewellery traders of Antwerp

How did followers of Jainism, a faith that shuns attachment to material goods, come to boss the global diamond industry?

Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2023