The International Criminal Court (ICC) has strongly rejected new sanctions announced by the United States on Wednesday against four more of its personnel in a renewed push surrounding investigations into US and Israeli officials. Read the full story,…

The Israeli military has escalated attacks across Gaza City, reportedly deciding to press ahead with plans to take full control which will only lead to further “mass killings of civilians” and displacement, UN human rights officials warned on Wednesday…

Over half of all children under-18 worldwide continue to experience corporal punishment on an annual basis, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Read the full story, “It’s time to end physical punishment of kids once and…

The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday repeated his call for Africa to have a greater say in decisions that affect its future, in remarks to a conference in Japan focused on the continent’s development. Read the full story, “‘Africa is poised for progre…

She explained that in the hot southern climate, the black paint would make the metal surface warmer, making it harder for migrants to climb.

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has approved a plan to seize Gaza City and authorised the mobilisation of 60,000 reservists, his ministry confirmed Wednesday. Fighting is already underway on the ground as mediators await Israel’s reply to the la…

Israel is preparing a major military operation in Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists. Human rights groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis.

After Trump-backed peace deal, survivors recount rebel massacre in Congo  The Washington PostDRC: Warring factions in eastern DRC commit horrific abuses including gang rapes, summary executions and abductions  Amnesty InternationalR…