Lib Dem leader to boycott king’s Trump banquet in protest over Gaza Exclusive: Ed Davey says Starmer should engage with US president but they should not close their eyes to crisis The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025
France brings Putin thriller to the screen at Venice Film Festival The Venice Film Festival opened on Wednesday, with Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Emma Stone among the stars walking the red carpet. France is strongly represented this year with three films in the main competition, including The Wizard of the Kremlin by Olivier Assayas, starring Jude Law as… Radio France Internationale · Aug 27, 2025
Pope demands ‘collective punishment’ end in Gaza as 10 more die of hunger Latest deaths announced by Gaza health ministry bring starvation toll to 313, including 119 children The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025
Israeli military calls Gaza City evacuation 'inevitable' Aid groups have warned that an expanded military offensive could worsen the humanitarian crisis in the territory, where most of its over 2 million residents are displaced. Euronews · Aug 27, 2025
Why ICJ Judge Sebutinde faces calls to quit from Israel genocide case Calls for an investigation come after Sebutinde says, ‘The Lord is counting on me to stand on the side of Israel.’ Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025
Remembering Mariam Abu Daqqa, my strong, beautiful friend killed by Israel Youmna ElSayed writes about the disbelief and shock of losing her friend, killed in Israeli air strikes on a hospital. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025
A third of outpatients treated for wounds at MSF’s Gaza hospitals in 2024 were children, figures show Explosive weapons designed to be used in battle are being used in urban areas, says Médecins Sans Frontières The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025
Was the ‘double tap’ attack on Gaza’s Nasser hospital a war crime? Here’s what the laws of war say There has been widespread international outrage at Israel’s attack on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, northern Gaza, on August 25. The attack took the form of a “double tap” strike. The first attack killed at least one person, then – as medics, journalists and other responders rushed to the scene… The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025
Israel's military calls Gaza City evacuation ‘inevitable’ as Washington hosts talks on post-war Gaza Israeli and American officials are preparing to meet in Washington to discuss postwar Gaza The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Israeli attacks on Gaza are 'beyond the principle of proportionality,' Italy's Meloni says Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza as disproportionate, saying there have been “too many innocent victims.” The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
DNC Chairman Withdraws Gaza Ceasefire Resolution To Maintain Unity DNC Chairman withdraws resolution supporting Gaza ceasefire to prioritize party unity amidst internal divisions. Top News · Aug 27, 2025
Gaza: civilian death toll outpaces other modern wars Hamas killed about 1,200 people in Israel, mostly unarmed civilians, in its surprise attack on southern Israel on October 7 2023. Using Gaza health ministry statistics, the UN says more than 62,000 people have subsequently been killed in Gaza since Israel launched its military campaign against Hamas. An additional 1,000… The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025
Pope Leo issues impassioned plea for permanent ceasefire in Gaza The appeal comes as Israel prepares to expand its offensive The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
First Thing: UN demands justice over Israel’s double bombing of Gaza hospital Human rights office says attack, which killed 20 people, raises questions about the targeting of journalists. Plus, painting looted by Nazis spotted in Argentina The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025
Euronews · Aug 27, 2025 Microsoft fires employees after protest in president's office Police arrested 7 people after they occupied the office of Brad Smith, Microsoft's president, as protests continue over the company's ties to the Israel Defence Forces during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025 Israel Ups Pressure On Gaza City As Trump Eyes Post-war Plan The Israeli military pressed operations around Gaza City on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump prepared to host a White House meeting on post-war plans for the shattered Palestinian territory.
Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025 Brad Smith Vows Investigation As Microsoft Calls In FBI To Track Protests Amid Mounting Backlash Over Israel Defense Contracts On Tuesday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) president Brad Smith reaffirmed the company's pledge to investigate claims that its Azure cloud and AI services were used by Israel's military in Gaza. This comes as the tech giant continues to face protests and has reportedly asked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to…
Euronews · Aug 27, 2025 Thousands rally in Tel Aviv to press for Gaza hostage release Israeli protesters blocked major roads and gathered in city squares on Tuesday, calling for a ceasefire that would bring home the hostages still held in Gaza, while government leaders pushed ahead with plans for an assault on Gaza City.
Newslaundry · Aug 27, 2025 MEA says Israel probing journalist deaths. But Gaza hospital staircase stands as a monument to impunity The Union Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the deaths of five journalists in an Israeli attack on a Gaza hospital, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal calling the killings “shocking and deeply regrettable” in response to media queries. “We understand that the Israeli authorities have already instituted an investigation.”
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025 Middle East crisis: Israeli military carries out raid in West Bank city of Nablus – as it happened Soldiers and armoured vehicles enter city in northern occupied West Bank, confirms Israeli military, as residents say soldiers are searching houses
International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025 Row Over Bosnia's Jewish Treasure Raising Funds For Gaza Bosnia's national museum has defended a decision to donate funds from the display of a precious Jewish manuscript to the people of Gaza.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 27, 2025 Row over Bosnia's Jewish treasure raising funds for Gaza Bosnia's national museum has defended a decision to donate funds from the display of a precious Jewish manuscript to the people of Gaza.
Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025 Hamas challenges Israeli account of Gaza hospital attack that killed 21 The Palestinian group says no fighters were killed in the Israeli military’s double-tap attack on Nasser Hospital.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2025 23 groups call for urgent action against UK companies linked to Gaza genocide More than 20 groups have called for urgent action to be taken against UK corporations they allege are complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza ...