Israel-UN spat intensifies after Secretary General says Hamas attacks 'did not happen in a vacuum'
A furious diplomatic spat between Israel and the United Nations has broken out, with Israeli officials calling for the resignation of Secretary General Antonio Guterres after he said Hamas' October 7 attacks on the country "did not happen in a vacuum."
2023-10-25 21:17
Britain would discuss humanitarian pause in Gaza but not ceasefire - PM's spokesperson
LONDON Britain would discuss a humanitarian pause in the conflict in Gaza to facilitate aid shipments, but does
2023-10-25 20:53
Israel demands UN chief resign over Hamas attack comments
António Guterres condemned Hamas's deadly attacks but said they "did not happen in a vacuum".
2023-10-25 20:52
Tai chi may slow Parkinson's symptoms for years, study finds
The traditional gentle Chinese exercise showed balance and movement benefits for patients.
2023-10-25 20:27
Gold One mine 'hostage situation': South African miners tell of escape
Hundreds of workers at a mine in South Africa are caught up in a dispute between two rival unions.
2023-10-25 20:26
Jews, Palestinians and Muslims in the US say they're experiencing growing fear about rising bigotry and hatred
There is a palpable fear and tension in communities across the United States already scarred by the violent incidents stemming from the early days of the Israel and Hamas war, with some equating the bigotry and hatred being experienced by Jews, Palestinians, Muslims and other groups across the country to that of a post-9/11 world.
2023-10-25 19:55
UN says fuel shortages will halt Gaza aid operations by the end of Wednesday
Vital fuel supplies needed to run hospitals and provide water to Gaza are on the verge of running out, a United Nations agency has said, exacerbating the crisis on a densely populated territory already facing severe shortages.
2023-10-25 19:55
Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not a terrorist organisation
ANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, in his strongest comments yet on the Gaza conflict, said on Wednesday the
2023-10-25 19:50
Kenyan soldier killed in DR Congo rebel mortar attack
It is the first such death to be reported among the Kenyan troops since they joined the force last year.
2023-10-25 19:20
Irish playwright to adapt Hunger Games for the stage
Irish playwright Conor McPherson is to adapt the Hunger Games novel for a West End stage show.
2023-10-25 18:52
Southern Gaza in Israel's sights as world leaders seek pause in fighting
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Emily Rose GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's military intensified its bombing of southern Gaza overnight after one of
2023-10-25 18:50
Qatar's PM hopes for breakthrough on hostages' release 'soon'
DOHA Qatar's prime minister said on Wednesday there was some progress on hostage negotiations after Palestinian militant group
2023-10-25 18:17