Palestinians live in scarcity in Rafah as Israeli ground assault looms | Israel War on Gaza News

Palestinians live in scarcity in Rafah as Israeli ground assault looms | Israel War on Gaza News

Displaced Palestinians crammed into Rafah in southern Gaza are struggling to secure basic necessities as aid agencies and several world leaders have warned that a looming Israeli offensive on the city would have disastrous consequences. More than 1.5 million people, most of whom were displaced from other areas of Gaza,…

Honouring Alexey Navalny: Supporters gather to mourn, express outrage | In Pictures News

Honouring Alexey Navalny: Supporters gather to mourn, express outrage | In Pictures News

Vigils and rallies were held in cities across Russia and in many world capitals to honour Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny who died in a remote Arctic penal colony. On Saturday, the OVD-Info protest monitoring group said more than 170 people were detained across Russia at memorials to pay their respects…

Mystery groundwater upsurge floods homes in Libyan coastal town | Environment News

Mystery groundwater upsurge floods homes in Libyan coastal town | Environment News

Much of Libya is bone-dry desert but one Mediterranean coastal town is suffering the opposite problem – its houses and fields have been inundated by a mysterious upsurge of groundwater. Stagnant water and squishy mud have flooded houses, streets and palm groves around the northwestern town of Zliten, spreading a…

One person killed in shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl victory parade | Gun Violence News

One person killed in shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl victory parade | Gun Violence News

One person was killed and children were among the 21 injured after a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade triggered panic among huge crowds of fans. Shots rang out on Wednesday in Kansas City in the United States moments after jubilant Chiefs players addressed a…

Air strike from Israeli hostage rescue wipes out Palestinian family | Israel War on Gaza News

Air strike from Israeli hostage rescue wipes out Palestinian family | Israel War on Gaza News

Ibrahim Hasouna trudged over the rubble of his destroyed house, pointing out where family moments had taken place – where his mother and sister-in-law used to sleep, where he played with his five-year-old nieces, where he helped his one-year-old nephew take his first steps. His entire family is now dead…

Mystery shipwreck causes disastrous oil spill off Trinidad | Environment News

Mystery shipwreck causes disastrous oil spill off Trinidad | Environment News

Emergency workers in Trinidad and Tobago are scrambling to clean up a massive oil spill after a mystery vessel ran aground near the Caribbean island, casting a pall over Carnival tourism. Prime Minister Keith Rowley on Sunday declared a national emergency as oil leaking from the vessel affected some 15km…

Tight security and barricades as Indian farmers march to New Delhi | Protests News

Tight security and barricades as Indian farmers march to New Delhi | Protests News

Indian authorities have deployed heavy security to stop thousands of protesting farmers who were marching towards New Delhi to renew their demands for assured crop prices in a repeat of 2021 protests when they camped on the capital’s outskirts for more than a year. Police sealed multiple entry points into…

Qatar defends AFC Asian Cup in historic win against Jordan | Football

Qatar defends AFC Asian Cup in historic win against Jordan | Football

Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted three penalties as the hosts won their second continental title. Jordan were playing in their first Asian Cup final and seeking their first major trophy, but it was Qatar who…