Conflict & War
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British Crown symbol was branded on enslaved Africans, research finds
The findings are part of a project documenting British involvement in the slave trade between the 16th and 19th Centuries.…
Israeli attack targets Gaza displacement camp
Israeli attack targets Gaza displacement camp…

Landowners in Texas ask court to stop Trump border wall
Indigenous groups, environmentalists and locals oppose the wall; Big Bend sees about 1 percent of border arrests.…
Israel is 'dismantling Palestinian life' says Israeli human rights group
One of the country's leading human rights organizations says Israel is dismantling all aspects of Palestinian life at a breakneck rate. The group has …

What could stop the Houthis’ advance across Yemen?
Iran-backed group seized areas on Red Sea coastline.…

Manchester derby VAR officials stood down from weekend Premier League games
The chief refereeing officer stands down two VAR officials involved in Man City's win at United from upcoming EPL games.…

Israel probing Naza film on Gaza for treason, inciting anti-Semitism
Film alleges mass civilian deaths routinely built into military decisions amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.…

What’s the VAR mistake controversy in Haaland’s Man City goal vs United?
Football players, fans, managers, and experts call for more accountability and less reliance on VAR for crucial calls.…

Funerals for children killed after fire spreads to school in DR Congo
Memorial services were held for at least 28 children who were killed after a fire spread to their school in DR Congo.…

Sudan aid networks at risk of collapse, UN agencies warn
Without immediate donations, shelter and aid relief supplies could be depleted by the end of the month, says IOM.…

Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI drop antitrust lawsuit against Apple
The companies had accused Apple of favouring OpenAI’s ChatGPT over rival AI chatbots.…

Finland shelters under French nuclear umbrella amid Russian, US uncertainty
Finland becomes 10th European state to sign up to military cooperation and nuclear deterrence initiative.…

Multiple vehicle road crash in South Africa kills 21
Fatal traffic accidents are a recurring problem for South Africa.…

Harry and Meghan to have security review and children change school
The level of police protection they need and potential dangers they face are to be reviewed.…

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacy
Gillette Stadium owner cites concerns over Macklemore's rhetoric as reason for barring him from performances.…

Austria denies entry to Iranian official after UN ruling
Iran accused Austria of reversing its approval of an Iranian delegation to the IAEA under external pressure.…

Inside the Houthis’ expanding war economy in Yemen
The Houthis have restructured Yemen's commercial sector, securing billions in revenue amid a humanitarian crisis.…

Calvert-Lewin stars but Botman struggles - player ratings for Leeds v Newcastle
How Leeds United and Newcastle United's players rated following their Premier League match.…

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.…

NATO pledges increased Ukraine support as Russian strikes near border
NATO chief Rutte insists Western allies will not be intimidated by Russian attacks meant to 'scare' them off.…

10 years after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick is still waging a 'Perilous Fight'
The former 49ers quarterback created an uproar in 2016 when took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality. In The Perilous Fight …

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President Trump dismisses need for AI guardrails, saying “whoever wins AI, wins”…

Jerusalem Daily: A new report on the erosion of Palestinian life
Palestinian life is being systematically eroded, according to a new report and Israel threatens NAZA film directors.…

Russian oligarch close to Putin reportedly paid for part of Donald Trump Jr’s lavish wedding
US president’s eldest child married Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in three-day celebration across two exclusive private islandsUS politics liv…

Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday
In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump ca…

Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary
The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.…

Private schools become a costly choice for struggling parents in Gaza
Gaza families face difficult choices: send children to schools in tents with few resources to pay for private school.…

Syria fuel price hikes test public patience with economic recovery
Anger rises in Syrian cities as fuel price hikes burden struggling households amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis.…

EU states to raise game as Arctic becomes strategic geopolitical frontier
Europe racing Russia, China and US to seize security and economic opportunities.…

Carney pitches Canada to global investors amid US trade war
Hundreds of investors overseeing nearly $120 trillion in assets will gather in Toronto for the Canada Investment Summit.…