Iran war live: Lebanon truce extended; Trump says time not on Tehran’s side
Death toll from Israel’s ongoing genocidal war on Gaza has reached 72,568 with 172,338 injured: Gaza’s Health Ministry.
US professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest
US professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest Philosophy professor Noelle McAfee says the university failed to protect students and staff in its crackdown on protests. Save Noelle McAfee,…
US soldier charged with using Polymarket to bet on Nicolas Maduro abduction
US soldier charged with using Polymarket to bet on Nicolas Maduro abduction The suspect, 38-year-old Gannon Ken Van Dyke, allegedly made $400,000 from insider knowledge of the Venezuela attack. Save…
Meta lines up layoffs while Microsoft offers buyouts
Meta lines up layoffs while Microsoft offers buyouts Meta will lay off 8,000 workers while Microsoft is offering buyouts to 8,750 people, a first for the Windows maker. Save Several…
Milei administration in Argentina blocks journalist access to Casa Rosada
Milei administration in Argentina blocks journalist access to Casa Rosada Press freedom advocates have warned of hostile rhetoric towards journalists and increasingly restrictive policies under Milei. Save Accredited journalists pose…
Mixed views in Lebanon ahead of controversial talks with Israel
Mixed views in Lebanon ahead of controversial talks with Israel Lebanon remains divided over the best way to end the conflict with Israel, with some backing Hezbollah’s armed response. Save…
More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid climate shocks and conflict
EXPLAINER More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid climate shocks and conflict Drought, failed rains, and conflict drive 6.5 million Somalis into hunger; children face acute malnutrition risks. Save…
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank raid
News Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank raid Teenager dies in hospital after Israeli forces shot him with live ammunition in the shoulder, Palestinian media reports. Save…
US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug
US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug Step is latest example of shift away from heavy penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts. Save People smoke…
Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost
Monterrey, Mexico – In July 2024, following the arrest of cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in Texas, activist Maria Isabel Cruz and her colleagues started to notice a troubling…