World
17 Nov
As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, violence is also on the rise in the occupied West Bank, fuelling tensions and creating divides amongst the Jews and Arabs living side by side in the region. While some continue to perpetuate the violence that splits communities, others are trying to build bridges between Palestinians and Israelis despite the anger and loss on both sides.
17 Nov
Bereket Brehanu runs a private zoo that houses wild animals. Previously, Bereket was unemployed, but with a strong determination to protect wildlife, he created an animal sanctuary.
17 Nov
A United Nations treaty among delegates meeting in Nairobi could be decisive in tackling the global plastic pollution crisis. But some African nations are already spearheading efforts for a sustainable, plastic-free continent.
17 Nov
The authors' association PEN is shining a light on writers and journalists who have been imprisoned in regions from Crimea to Tibet. It's also calling for their release.
16 Nov
In this special edition, we zoom in on the tight race for president in Argentina, between far-right populist Javier Milei and ruling party candidate Sergio Massa. The stakes are high in the country plagued by soaring inflation as the two candidates propose opposite plans to resolve Argentina’s worst economic crisis in decades.
16 Nov
Experts say many countries in the 'global south' are finding it more risky to have Pyongyang as a diplomatic partner. North Korea has also began concentrating on Russia for its diplomatic ties.
16 Nov
Iranian officials have apparently allowed Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, to see a doctor despite her refusal to wear a headscarf. Her husband still fears for her life.
16 Nov
The best way to discover the lake itself is by taking an optional hop-on hop-off cruise, from the canals of the old town to Talloires Bay, from the Chateau de Duingt to the Roc de Chere.
16 Nov
Progress on closing the gender pay gap in the EU has been slow, but a new directive aims at stopping employers from paying their female workers less.
16 Nov
Some internet users are sharing images of flyers allegedly issued by the Israeli military to towns in Southern Lebanon. The authenticity of the leaflets encouraging residents to evacuate to the north before an Israeli attack on Hezbollah has been disputed by local media. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.
16 Nov
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It’s been a week that’s seen the mass arrests of students at US Universities. Pro Palestinian demonstrators “have a right to dissent, not chaos” said President BidenIt’s been yet another week where a breakthrough seemed possible in talks for a Gaza ceasefire. But come what may, Israel says the Rafah offensive will happen