Week in pictures: From forced displacement in Gaza to floods in DR Congo
A roundup of some of last week’s events.
Day: April 13, 2025
The Taliban leader says executions are part of Islam
The Taliban leader says executions are part of Islam.
The Taliban leader says executions are part of Islam
The Taliban leader said executions were part of Islam, days after four men were killed by gunfire in Afghanistan after they were convicted of murder.
Record-breaking teenager Gout smashes 20-second barrier in 200m sprint
The 17-year-old Australian of South Sudanese heritage bags the national 200m title two days after winning the 100m race.
Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy party gets mandate to move closer to disbandment
Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy party has received its members’ mandate to proceed with steps toward a potential disbandment, part of the erosion of political freedoms as China cracks down on dissent in the southern city.
Gaza hospital hit as Israel intensifies its military campaign
An Israeli air strike early Sunday hit Al-Ahli Hospital in northern Gaza, forcing health officials to evacuate patients from the building. Israel said it struck a command and control centre used by Hamas at the hospital to plan and execute attacks.
Israeli-US captive accuses Trump of falling for Netanyahu’s lies, blocking Gaza prisoner release
“Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander, who is being held in the Gaza Strip, condemned US President Donald Trump for falling victim to the ‘lies of (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu,’ which he said are blocking his release and that of othe…
Donald Trump quiet U-turn on eye-watering Chinese tariffs as key exemptions issued
Donald Trump’s 145% tariff rate on Chinese goods threatened to push up the price of an iPhone for Americans.
Ethiopia’s Bedatu Hirpa and Kenya’s Bernard Biwott triumph at Paris Marathon
Ethiopian runner Bedatu Hirpa claimed a close victory at the women’s Paris Marathon on Sunday by overtaking her compatriot Dera Dida by just four seconds. Kenyan Bernard Biwott won the men’s event by a wide margin, dropping all of his rivals with 10 k…