Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son and one-time heir apparent of late Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi, has reportedly been killed in the town of Zintan. Libyan officials and family members confirm his death, with unconfirmed reports suggesting ass
Pope Leo XIV confronts a major crisis as the traditionalist Society of St Pius X plans unauthorised bishop consecrations, risking schism and excommunication.
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Just five critically ill Palestinians have been allowed to cross into Egypt for medical treatment since the Rafah Crossing reopened, far below the reported daily allowance of 50 patients.
Just five critically ill Palestinians have been evacuated through the Rafah crossing after Israel reopened it, far fewer than expected. Thousands remain awaiting urgent medical treatment.
A limited number of Palestinians from Gaza are crossing into Egypt for medical treatment after Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing under strict controls, a move tied to the US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
A month after US forces captured Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela remains in a state of tense calm with conflicting narratives from locals and expatriates. Protests and anxiety persist amid a humanitarian crisis, highlighting deep political divisions and fears f
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, allowing a dozen Palestinian returnees and medical evacuees to pass, but with strict limitations on travel and goods.
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Five patients and seven companions evacuated from Gaza to Egypt via Rafah crossing, marking first medical transfers since early 2025 ceasefire, with WHO highlighting urgent need amid thousands awaiting evacuation.
Pope Leo XIV confronts his first major crisis as the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X announces plans to consecrate bishops without papal consent, reviving schism fears within the Catholic Church.
A burgeoning scene of Muslim artists, intellectuals, and politicos in New York is thriving, reshaping the city's cultural and political landscape amid historic shifts.
Japan's ruling coalition plans to restore pre-1945 military ranks, triggering debate about the nation's postwar pacifist identity and regional tensions.
The World Health Organisation confirms five patients have been medically evacuated from Gaza to Egypt via the Rafah crossing, marking a tentative step forward under the fragile ceasefire agreement.
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Russian forces launched a massive overnight air assault on Ukraine, firing 71 missiles and 450 drones in what officials describe as the largest attack of 2026, targeting energy infrastructure.
In Kyiv, a mother battles harsh winter conditions as Russian strikes cause widespread power and heating failures, forcing families to rely on volunteers for basic needs.
South Africa's Zulu king has provoked widespread condemnation after demanding migrants leave the country, using derogatory language and referencing recent violent school clashes in Durban.
Following Israel's military admission that Gaza's health ministry death toll figures are accurate, critics warn against shifting goalposts to civilian-militant ratios.
A Ugandan court has discontinued the case against the first man charged under the country's harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act, which carries the death penalty for aggravated offences.
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A Palestine Action Group organised a march in Australia to protest the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, highlighting ongoing tensions over the Israel-Palestine conflict.
New research in The Lancet Global Health projects devastating mortality impacts if donor countries like the UK and US continue slashing foreign aid budgets, with millions of child deaths forecast.
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The Gates Foundation reaffirms its commitment to global health priorities despite foreign aid reductions, focusing on maternal/child mortality and infectious diseases while betting on AI innovation.
In 2003, Guardian journalists, from embeds to unilaterals, chronicled the Iraq War's brutal onset, capturing the descent from initial exuberance into deadly turmoil and human tragedy.
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Iranians are holding celebratory funerals for protest victims, featuring pop music and dancing as acts of defiance against the Islamic regime's strict cultural norms.
A new Guardian podcast examines the shifting geopolitical landscape, analysing whether China can overtake the United States as the world's dominant superpower in the coming decades.
The Ukrainian capital Kyiv has come under a significant Russian missile assault, marking a severe escalation in the ongoing conflict. This briefing details the attack's impact and the broader military context.
Analysis of 2024 Census data identifies American counties with the highest concentrations of millennials and Gen Z, revealing a strong correlation with progressive, Democrat-led urban areas.
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Ultra-Orthodox Jews from the Sanz Hasidic dynasty observed Tu BiShvat, known as the 'New Year of the Trees,' in Netanya, Israel, with festive rituals.
