China jails most writers in the world for sixth year in a row Iran named as one of the worst offenders for jailing mostly women writers protesting against suppression The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
In Andor, the real world political parallels are impossible to ignore In its second season, what happens in the acclaimed Star Wars thriller is hard to separate from what’s happening in Gaza now The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2025
Kneecap respond as counter-terrorism police assess gig footage Irish language rap group Kneecap have spoken out for the first time after it was revealed counter-terrorism police are assessing footage of one of… The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025
Gary Lineker’s critics have got it wrong. It’s reasonable to talk about more than sport The Match of the Day presenter has been challenged again on his views on Gaza and Israel. But can we really expect him to have no opinions about the outside world? The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025
Counter-terrorism police assessing Kneecap gig footage FOOTAGE of the Irish language rap group Kneecap performing at a London venue in November is being assessed by counter-terrorism police ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025
‘Insulting’: Hamas condemns Abbas’s remarks on Gaza captives Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says keeping the captives provides Israel with justification for its attacks on Gaza. Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2025
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 28 people, Palestinians say Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli strikes have killed at least 28 people, mostly women and children The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
Australia calls for Israel to end Gaza aid blockade Australia has added its voice to calls from the UK, France and Germany for Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza with the population at risk of starvation. AAP · Apr 24, 2025
Freed Israeli hostage focused on his 'inner life' to help survive harsh conditions in Gaza Tal Shoham was freed from captivity in Gaza 505 days after Hamas militants abducted him The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
Crude Prices Fall on Fears of Global Oversupply June WTI crude oil (CLM25 ) Wednesday closed down -1.40 (-2.20%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM25 ) closed down -0.0165 (-0.79%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday fell back from 2-1/2 week highs and settled moderately lower. Wednesday's stronger dollar is bearish for energy prices. Crude also came under... Barchart · Apr 23, 2025
Ben-Gvir: US Republicans support bombing Gaza ‘food and aid depots’ Israeli national security minister claims he met with ‘senior Republican Party’ officials at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2025
Children in school shelter among 25 killed in wave of Israeli strikes on Gaza Israel launches wave of airstrikes as Arab negotiators make new ceasefire proposal The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025
Jordan shuts local branch of Muslim Brotherhood after arrests Ban comes week after 16 members were arrested, accused of threatening national security The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025
Crude Prices Retreat as Some OPEC+ Members Seek to Boost Crude Oil Output June WTI crude oil (CLM25 ) today is down -1.82 (-2.86%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) is down -0.0265 (-1.27%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today fell back from 2-1/2 week highs and are sharply lower. Today's stronger dollar is bearish for energy prices. Crude also came under pressure... Barchart · Apr 23, 2025
Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025 Footage of Kneecap gig being assessed by counter-terrorism police The Irish rappers have also come under fire over their performance at Coachella in the US on April 18.
Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2025 Israeli attacks on Gaza kill dozens, including several in Gaza City shelter Israel has killed 40 people and injured over 100 in Gaza as mediators attempt to secure new ceasefire deal.
Euronews · Apr 23, 2025 Israeli strike kills at least 23 as mediators seek lasting Gaza truce The Gaza Civil Defence, a first responders' body that operates under the Hamas-run government, also said it recovered another four bodies from strikes on two homes in the same area.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025 Israeli strikes on Gaza kill nine as mediators work on plan for long-term truce Israeli strikes on Gaza killed nine people overnight, according to local health authorities ...
Euronews · Apr 23, 2025 Hundreds of Gaza's kidney failure patients die from lack of dialysis in blockaded territory Officials in the territory say over 40 per cent of kidney failure patients - more than 400 - have died during the war.
International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025 Gaza Rescuers Recover Charred Bodies As Israeli Strikes Kill 17 Gaza's civil defence agency on Wednesday said its crew recovered charred bodies from a school-turned-shelter for displaced people, as Israeli strikes killed 17 people in the Hamas-run territory since dawn.
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025 Mediators work on proposal for long-term truce as Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 9 Officials say Arab mediators are working on a proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war that would include a five to seven year truce and the release of all remaining hostages
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025 Antisemitic incidents slow worldwide from post-Oct. 7 spike, but remain higher than before Gaza war Antisemitic attacks around the world have increased dramatically since the war in Gaza began, but have declined slightly from a peak directly after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack against Israel, according to an annual report from Tel Aviv University
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025 Dialysis patients struggle to get treatment in blockaded Gaza. Officials say hundreds have died Health officials in the Gaza Strip say more than 400 dialysis patients have died during the 18-month Israel-Hamas war because of lack of proper treatment
International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025 Trump's Return Boosts Israel's Pro-settlement Right: Experts US President Donald Trump's return to power has emboldened Israeli leaders' push to increase military presence in Gaza and reinvigorated right-wing ambitions to annex the occupied West Bank, experts say.
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025 UN to review the impact of its agency helping Palestinian refugees in Gaza and elsewhere The United Nations chief has appointed a British human rights activist to carry out a strategic review of the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees