Israeli air strike on northern Lebanon kills Hamas commander and his family Israel also launches more attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs and says it targeted Hezbollah’s intelligence HQ. Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2024
UK charters another flight from Lebanon and urges Britons to leave Foreign secretary and PM call on nationals and their dependants to evacuate on Sunday’s flight, the last one scheduled for now The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2024
‘It felt like death was chasing us’: one Gaza family’s attempt to evade Israeli strikes – visualised The artist Maisara Baroud and his family have been displaced 12 times since the start of the Israel-Gaza war. In pictures and words, he describes their journey and the impact of the fighting The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2024
Blasts shake Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israeli military urges evacuations Explosions and smoke reported in capital early on Saturday while Hezbollah says clashes continue with Israeli troops in Lebanon border area The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2024
Night of bombing in south Beirut – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2024
After Taylor Swift fiasco, Trump again shares fake celebrity endorsement Trump’s account shared a message saying JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has endorsed him — but he hasn’t The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2024
Businesses say Australia’s economy depends on the environment. Will Labor’s ‘nature-positive’ summit help? Financial leaders have urged the country to focus on protecting and restoring nature – but details remain thin on the ground The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2024
Argentina's Trump-Hugging President Suspected of Stealing UN Speech from Famous Fictional Democrat Video of the two speeches side-by-side has amassed more than 21,000 on YouTube, with dozens of social media users poking fun at Milei. Latin Times · Oct 4, 2024
Communities reckon with identity a year after October 7 For thousands of people across Australia, nothing has been the same since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, and murdered people going about their day. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
UN Rejects Israel's Request To Move Peacekeepers Near Lebanese Border The United Nations declined Israel's request to relocate peacekeepers near the Lebanese border, citing careful consideration and alignment with their mandate. Top News · Oct 4, 2024
70 Killed In Gang Attack In Central Haiti Tragic gang attack in Pont Sondé, Haiti, leaves 70 dead, including infants, prompting international calls for justice and support. Top News · Oct 4, 2024
A year of escalating conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a new era of regional displacement A year of conflict has ushered in a new era of mass displacement in the Middle East. The Conversation · Oct 4, 2024
US supreme court will rule on $10bn suit Mexico filed against US gun makers Mexico argues negligence from makers such as Colt and Glock has led to gun trafficking to drug cartels and criminals The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2024
Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut as Iran’s leader vows Hezbollah and Hamas won’t back down Israel’s military said to have targeted Hezbollah’s new leadership amid humanitarian crisis in Lebanon The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024
Bored Panda · Oct 4, 2024 “Happy She’s Free”: Woman Rescued After A Decade In Captivity As A Slave Kidnapped at age 11 by the Islamic State group, Fawzia Amin Sido reunited with her family after a decade. The post “Happy She’s Free”: Woman Rescued After A Decade In Captivity As A Slave first appeared on Bored Panda.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024 The Guardian view on Britain ceding the Chagos Islands: a welcome step towards justice Editorial: Transferring sovereignty to Mauritius paves the way for some to return, but islanders need a voice, reparations and rights in the UK
Marie Claire · Oct 4, 2024 Exclusive: Prince Harry Shares Never-Before-Seen Moments From NYC Visit in New Video The Duke of Sussex championed causes close to his heart during UN Climate Week in a new video shared with 'Marie Claire.'
International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024 Haiti Reeling After 70 Killed In Gang Attack The Haitian government has deployed specialist anti-gang police units, it said Friday, after an apparent massacre northwest of Port-au-Prince that the United Nations said left at least 70 dead.
France 24 · Oct 4, 2024 At least 70 killed in gang attack on Haitian town, UN says The death toll from a grisly attack Thursday on a small Haitian town by the heavily armed Gran Grif gang has risen to at least 70, the UN human rights office said Friday, adding that women and children were among those killed.
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2024 The UK’s £22 billion bet on carbon capture will lock in fossil fuels for decades The UK government has announced it will invest almost £22 billion in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects over the next 25 years. The technology works by capturing CO₂ as it is being emitted by a power plant or another polluter, then storing it underground.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024 More than 100 people missing after being forced off boats in Djibouti Nearly 50 people dead and 108 unaccounted for after smugglers apparently force passengers into the water
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024 Argentina’s Javier Milei accused of plagiarising UN speech from West Wing Populist leader alleged to have ‘copied word for word’ a monologue by TV show’s fictional president Jed Bartlet
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024 Boris Johnson admits Leonardo DiCaprio snubbed him during cringe encounter Former prime minister began reciting lines from DiCaprio’s 2006 film Blood Diamond in a “South African accent”
Top News · Oct 4, 2024 UN Peacekeepers Maintain Positions On Lebanon's Southern Border UNIFIL peacekeepers remain in position in southern Lebanon amid Israeli ground operation against Hezbollah militants, ensuring safety and security.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024 Ski resorts warn they face ‘existential threat’ from climate crisis Skiing body joins forces with UN to address ‘bleak future’ of winter sports