Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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‘Orwellian Climate of Fear’: How China Cracks Down on Critics in the U.S.
The Chinese government once focused on political dissidents and exiled activists. Now, federal officials say, it is targeting artists in the United States whose creative protests test its tolerance.
Streeting urges closer trading ties with Europe to grow UK economy
Health secretary’s comments push further than government’s position on EU in wide-ranging interviewA deeper trading relationship with the EU would be the best way of growing Britain’s economy, which has an “uncomfortable” level of tax, Wes Streeting has said.The health secretary said it would not be possible for any partnership with the EU to “return to freedom of movement”, but his comments appeared to leave the door open to the idea of a customs union. Continue reading...
Kate Winslet tells of being body shamed and told to do ‘fat girl parts’ when young
Actor says comments from teachers and schoolmates about her size resulted in her barely eating at 19 years oldKate Winslet has described being shamed over her appearance as a young actor by schoolmates and teachers.The actor, whose directorial debut film Goodbye June was released earlier this month, recalled being told by a drama teacher that she would have to settle for “fat girl parts”. Continue reading...
UNICEF tells Al Jazeera what Gaza urgently needs but doesn’t have
As Gaza’s displaced Palestinians suffer from winter storms, UNICEF explains the basic needs essential to save children.
Sweden and Germany slash aid budgets to focus on Ukraine and defence spending
Echoing the dismantling of USAID, other countries are changing funding priorities and health and hunger programmes in Africa will lose out The notion of humanitarian aid being used to combat poverty and hunger is being replaced in Europe with geopolitical “games” as states redirect aid to Ukraine and to defence spending, analysts warn after recent announcements by Sweden and Germany.Earlier this year, humanitarian groups called for European donors to fill the gap as President Donald Trump dismantled the USAID programme, but instead other nations are further pulling back from their commitments around the world. Continue reading...
Epstein files: Whose names and photos are in the latest document drop?
The latest trove of legal documents has been heavily redacted, but several famous figures are recognisable.
Can Alliance of Sahel States find a way to curb advance of armed groups?
Leaders from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are hoping to find a way to repel advancing fighters linked to al-Qaeda.
Week in Pictures: From shooting in Australia to protest in Brussels
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
Israel kills two Palestinians, including 16 year-old, in West Bank
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank amid continued violence against Palestinians.