Israel wrecks last functioning hospital in north Gaza as food aid begins to trickle in Israeli tanks and drones strike Al Awda Hospital in northern Gaza while fighter jets bomb southern Lebanon The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
New Zealand takes scalpel to foreign aid budget New Zealand foreign aid will fall to 0.24 per cent of gross national income, with particular cuts in climate finance in the government's latest budget. AAP · May 23, 2025
The people trying to help cocaine users give up in a new way IN FOCUS: A new generation is challenging the methods of traditional 12-step programmes, with their old-fashioned emphasis on shame and self-flagellation, and younger drug users are listening. Oliver Keens talks to some emerging online personalities to find out why they wanted to do things differently The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
At least 107 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as aid continues to trickle in Palestinians say one of the two remaining hospitals in northern Gaza was struck on Thursday, causing extensive damage. Meanwhile, the UN says 90 aid trucks have been distributed, but says much more aid is needed to satisfy the needs of Gazans. Euronews · May 23, 2025
Israelis have a skewed view on extent of Gaza’s hunger plight − driven by censorship and media that downplay humanitarian crisis Under mounting international pressure, Israel announced on May 19, 2025, that it would lift its monthslong humanitarian blockade on Gaza. The Conversation · May 22, 2025
Israeli speculation mounts over potential rift between Trump and Netanyahu US and Israel have always been close, especially under Trump, but that makes even the smallest differences more evident. Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025
Lebanese PM condemns wave of Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon Israeli attacks come as residents of Lebanon’s southern districts prepare to vote in municipal elections on Saturday. Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025
Organization of American States under pressure from the US to help quell gang violence in Haiti The Organization of American States is coming under pressure to help quash gang violence in Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police in the troubled Caribbean country struggles with a lack of funds and personnel The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
"Is my work killing kids?" This could be the email that led Microsoft to ban keywords like 'Palestine' and 'Gaza' from internal comms This un-named Microsoft engineer sent a company-wide email debating Microsoft's dealings with Israel, which could have got certain keywords banned for internal comms. Windows Central · May 22, 2025
Children and elderly are dying from starvation in Gaza, says health minister UN spokesperson says about 90 aid trucks have entered Gaza, but Palestinian Red Crescent says deliveries have not arrived The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025
Iran would view US as ‘participant’ in any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites Warning issued after US intelligence reportedly understood Israel might attack if Iran-US talks broke down The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025
UN experts sound alarm over trans rights in UK after Supreme Court ruling WARNINGS from United Nations experts that a landmark Supreme Court’s ruling on trans rights will “marginalise” the community should be a… The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2025
UNRWA chief fears Gaza may stop being ‘land for Palestinians’ amid Israeli offensive Philippe Lazzarini tells Euronews Israeli plans for Gaza are ‘dystopian’ after Netanyahu declares intention to control the entirety of the Palestinian territory. Euronews · May 22, 2025
Palestinian health minister reports 29 ‘starvation-related’ deaths in Gaza Majed Abu Ramadan says 29 Palestinian children, elderly people killed as hunger grips bombarded enclave. Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025
Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025 Fact check: Do Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims to Ramaphosa hold up? US president claims white South African farmers face systematic killings, echoing debunked white genocide narratives.
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The Guardian - US · May 22, 2025 Two dozen Maine residents to begin 40-day hunger strike in solidarity with Gaza Maine Coalition for Palestine to join Veterans for Peace, as well as college and university students on shorter strikes
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 Iran has several major nuclear program sites, now the subject of negotiations with the US Iran has multiple major sites associated with its rapidly advancing nuclear program, now the subject of several rounds of negotiations with the United States
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 The fight over whether 14,000 babies were at risk of dying in 48 hours in Gaza The UN’s humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher faced backlash after his disputed comments
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 Mothers and their babies face starvation in Gaza, where hospitals are overwhelmed The U.N. children’s agency says more than 9,000 children have been treated for malnutrition in Gaza this year, and food security experts say tens of thousands of cases are expected in the coming year
International Business Times · May 22, 2025 Israel Issues Evacuation Warning For Parts Of Gaza The Israeli army issued an evacuation warning on Thursday for 14 neighbourhoods of northern Gaza, as it pressed a renewed offensive that has drawn international condemnation.
Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025 Israeli strikes kill 51 in Gaza as aid groups collect limited supplies At least 51 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since dawn, medical sources told Al Jazeera.
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025 Middle East crisis: Starmer, Macron and Carney ‘on the wrong side of humanity,’ says Netanyahu – as it happened Israeli PM attacks leaders of UK, France and Canada following their threat earlier this week of a ‘concrete’ response if the Gaza campaign continues
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Euronews · May 22, 2025 EU and African Union ministers pledge to boost cooperation on peace, security and economy The last time that foreign ministers from both continents met, Russia had not launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war in Sudan had not begun, and France had not lost its influence in Africa's Sahel region, where its military departed from last year.