The United Nations says the world hasn’t seen anything like the unprecedented destruction of housing in Gaza since World War II, and it would take at least until 2040 to restore the homes devastated in Israel’s bombing and ground offensive if the conflict ended today
Kirklees residents are likely to punish both the Tories and Labour for their stance on Gaza in the 2 May local electionsOf all the issues being discussed and debated among voters in the lead-up to local elections, there is one that has taken precedence for some residents of the West Yorkshire borough of Kirklees: the conflict in Gaza.This week’s votes are predicted to bring damaging results for Rishi Sunak – whose personal ratings have reached a record low. Continue reading
Pope Francis pleaded for peace worldwide amid ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, telling CBS News on Wednesday that "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end." "Please. Countries at war, all of them, stop the war. Look to negotiate. Look for peace," the pope, speaking through a translator, told "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell during an hourlong interview at the guest house where he lives in Rome. The pontiff frequently talks about the Israel-Hamas war in...
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Amnesty International says the world is seeing a near breakdown of international law amid flagrant rule-breaking in Gaza and Ukraine, multiplying armed conflicts, the rise of authoritarianism and huge rights violations in Sudan, Ethiopia and Myanmar. The human rights organization’s annual report, released Wednesday, said the most
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Amnesty International says the world is seeing a near breakdown of international law amid flagrant rule-breaking in Gaza and Ukraine, multiplying armed conflicts, the rise of authoritarianism and huge rights violations in Sudan, Ethiopia and Myanmar. The human rights organization’s annual report, released Wednesday, said the most
The 2024 election isn’t “a lesser of two evils type of situation,” AOC says as she explains her support for President Biden.
Resounding victory in London mayoral race came despite media reports suggesting it would be a close contestSadiq Khan’s election victory as London mayor has “bucked the trend” of Muslim voters turning away from Labour over the party’s stance on the war in Gaza, party figures said.The 53-year-old won a third term as the capital’s mayor on Saturday, without seeming to have lost the support of large numbers of Muslim voters – unlike Labour candidates elsewhere in England last week. Continue...
During an appearance on 'The Drew Barrymore Show', Bridget Moynahan and Donnie Wahlberg opened up about their bittersweet goodbye to 'Blue Bloods' as it gears up to conclude after its 14th and final season
Tens of thousands protest in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem ahead of further ceasefire negotiations in Cairo.
More than half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million have sought refuge in Rafah
The ITV star and former MP, 76, claimed he 'killed' the Goons funnyman after speaking to the 79-year-old moments before he fell down the stairs of his Guildford home in 2001.
Western diplomats have expressed 'cautious optimism' over a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.Our Gaza reporter and an Israeli journalist tell us more about the negotiations in Cairo.We also speak to the family of one of the hostages still being held captive in Gaza and we hear about the realities of reporting from the territory.Also in the programme: women in Amsterdam win the right to 'urination equality'; and the twelve-sided Roman mystery object that has been baffling experts...