British pm announces July 4 election amid poll struggles
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early national election for July 4, facing significant challenges as his Conservative Party trails Labour in the polls.
Israeli forces target Gaza hospitals struggle to operate: WHO
Gaza’s Al-Awda and Kamal Adwan hospitals, the last functioning ones, are barely operational due to Israeli attacks. Medical staff and patients face extreme difficulties, and evacuation efforts are underway.
UN expresses alarm over surge in civilian deaths during 2023
Shocking new data from the UN reveals a 72% increase in civilian deaths from armed conflicts in 2023.
Netanyahu pledges Gaza offensive despite ICC warrant bid
ICC prosecutor applies for arrest warrants against Israeli premier, defense minister, 3 Hamas leaders for war crimes in Gaza
5.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Ecuador
No immediate reports of damage or casualties
S Africa hails ICC’s move for arrests in Gaza conflict war crimes
South Africa supports the International Criminal Court’s request for arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes in the Gaza conflict.
Israel condemns ICC prosecutor’s move against Netanyahu, Gallant
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan seeks warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and three leaders of Hamas over alleged war crimes
Many world leaders killed in aviation accidents since 1936
List of helicopter and plane crashes involving heads of state and government
Iranian president, foreign minister die in helicopter crash
Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were onboard helicopter that crashed in East Azerbaijan province, confirms deputy president
Kenya defies court order, prepares to send police to Haiti
A UN-backed mission led by Kenyan police is set to deploy to Haiti within weeks to combat gang violence.
Search underway after Iran President Raisi helicopter incident
Confusion surrounds the situation of Iranian President Raisi after his helicopter was involved in an incident during a visit.
UN humanitarian chief warns Gaza’s crisis could turn ‘apocalyptic&...
The UN’s humanitarian chief warns that blocked aid routes and fuel shortages in Gaza could lead to an “apocalyptic” humanitarian disaster and imminent famine amid ongoing Israeli military actions.
Israelis burn truck misidentified as Palestinian support
Israeli soldiers were injured while attempting to stop protesters from attacking a truck in the West Bank, as humanitarian aid struggles to reach Gaza.
Democrats slam speaker for snubbing Kenyan leader in US visit
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing criticism from Democratic lawmakers for not inviting Kenyan President William Ruto to address Congress during his state visit.
Tunisia lawyers protest arrests of colleagues
The demonstration took place near the main courthouse, with police preventing journalists from entering the building
Sun emits strongest flare in nearly a decade
Some radio transmitters, technical equipment may be affected by powerful flare that occurred late on Tuesday, says US scientific agency
Gaza aid pier ready for launch, Pentagon confirms
The US military-built Gaza aid pier, costing $320 million, faces delays due to bad weather but is expected to be operational soon, aiming to enhance humanitarian access amidst ongoing conflict.
Attack on prison van in northern France leaves 2 guards dead
Interior minister deploys hundreds of officers to find fugitive inmate, accomplices
N Ireland court blocks UK’s Rwanda deportation plan
The UK’s controversial policy of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda faces a new hurdle.
UN sounds alarm over Yemen’s cholera crisis
The UN raises serious concerns about a rapidly worsening cholera outbreak in Yemen, with over 40,000 suspected cases reported.
Brazilian floods death toll climbs to 127
141 reported missing, says authorities
Flash floods claim 300 lives in Afghanistan
Some 2,500-3,000 houses damaged as flood inundates entire villages in some areas
Brazilian flood tragedy: Death toll climbs to 127
141 reported missing, says authorities
UN grants Palestine added rights despite US-Israel discord
Despite US resistance, the UN votes to enhance Palestinian rights, signaling a shift in the diplomatic landscape.
