Egypt-Israel Tensions Rise Over Attack on Gaza City
A large-scale Israeli assault on the city in northern Gaza could push hundreds of thousands of Palestinians southward toward Egypt’s border. Source link
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Russian Strike Breaks Through Most Protected Part of Kyiv
The attack set a government building on fire in an area of the Ukrainian capital that is rarely damaged. Source link
Russian airstrike sets Ukraine government building on fire
Russia’s largest overnight air attack of the war set the main building of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv on fire and left three people dead, including an infant, whose body was pulled from the rubble, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday. “For the first time, the Government building was damaged by an enemy strike — its … Read more
As Syria Tries to Move Away From Dictatorship, Signs of Authoritarianism Linger
The ex-rebels now in control of Syria say they are ending rule by fear, overhauling the security and prison systems, and holding elections. But concerns over sectarianism and inclusivity remain. Source link
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan Will Step Down, Reports Say
Mr. Ishiba’s party is threatening to split over a right-wing political surge, a weakened economy and turbulent trade relations with the United States. Source link
At Least 425 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested in London on Terrorism Charges
The demonstrators oppose the British government’s decision to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. Source link
Homeless and Hungry, Gazans Fear a Repeat of 1948 History
Israel’s war in Gaza has displaced most of the 2.2 million Palestinian residents from their homes. Many of them fear it will be permanent, a reprise of the Nakba. Source link
Authorities Point to Cable Disconnecting in First Report on Lisbon Funicular Crash
Portuguese authorities released a highly anticipated preliminary report into the disaster, which killed 16 people this week. Source link
Cardiologist Draws Outcry With Claim Tying Vaccines to Royals’ Cancer
The British government condemned the remarks, made without evidence by the cardiologist, Dr. Aseem Malhotra, at an event for the anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage. Source link
Air Canada Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Reject Proposed Contract
The vote is not expected to restart the walkout that snarled travel in Canada last month. Source link