World Leaders React to the U.S. Strikes on Iran
As fears that the attacks could lead to more dangerous escalations across the Middle East, some leaders condemned them while others urged de-escalation.
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Israel-Iran war live: Iran launches drones towards Israel as US reportedly moves B-2 bombers to Guam – as it happened
Iran’s foreign minister urges US not to join war after a night of strikes from both Tehran and IsraelFull report: Israel says it has killed two al-Quds officials as Iran warns US against joining warThe United Nations high commissioner for refugees, Fil…
The ‘sacrifice zone’: villagers resist the EU’s green push for lithium mining
Residents of a Portuguese rural idyll where four vast mines are planned are among those who feel they will pay too high a cost for the energy transitionFilipe Gomes had been craving fresh air and quiet routine when he and his partner quit the chaos of …
Tehran Balks at Negotiation Talks as Israel and Iran Trade Fire
During a U.N. Security Council meeting on Friday, Iran’s top diplomat said there was “no room for talking” until Israel stopped its attacks.
EU cites ‘indications’ Israel is breaching human rights obligations over conduct in Gaza
Leaked document marks significant moment in relations with ally but stops short of calling for immediate sanctionsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe EU has said “there are indications” that Israel is in breach of human rights obligations over its con…
Ocean Diplomacy at the Third UN Ocean Conference
Nice was a step forward for legal enforceability, but hardly a victory for ocean diplomacy.
Humanitarian Aid Trickles Into Northern Gaza
A convoy of trucks brought food parcels into the territory, where civilians are at risk of starvation and have been suffering worsening conditions, with such aid shipments rare in recent weeks.
Witnesses describe ‘horror’ after Israeli forces fire at Palestinians waiting for aid trucks
At least 51 people killed and hundreds wounded in Khan Younis as they sought food supplies, says Gaza health ministryMiddle East crisis – live updatesWitnesses have described scenes like “a horror movie” in Gaza after Israeli forces fired towards a cro…
France’s Macron Faces Dilemma With Intention to Recognize Palestinian State
The French-Israeli relationship has always been turbulent, but the prospect that President Emmanuel Macron may recognize a Palestinian state has brought tension to a new level.
France’s Macron Faces Dilemma With Intention to Recognize Palestinian State
The French-Israeli relationship has always been turbulent, but the prospect that President Emmanuel Macron may recognize a Palestinian state has brought tension to a new level.