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Scottish government survives confidence vote after Hamza Yousaf quits (Wed, 01 May 2024)
The Scottish National Party expected to pick a new leader to replace outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf.
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After police crackdown, what’s next for Columbia’s Gaza protesters? (Wed, 01 May 2024)
The NYPD arrested around 300 college protesters from Columbia and CUNY after Hamilton Hall was occupied.
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Beyond the Oil Age (Wed, 01 May 2024)
The dark side of 'green energy': The real cost of cobalt mining in the DRC and how it impacts the nation’s environment.
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Turkey police arrest 210 at Istanbul May Day protests (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Authorities deployed more than 40,000 police officers across the city after banning protests in Taksim Square.
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New York arrests, violent attack in California as Gaza campus protests rage (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Demonstrations continue to face police crackdown as protesters vow to more pressure on universities.
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Turkey seeks to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Foreign minister says Ankara will submit a formal request to the International Court of Justice to join the case.
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Israeli demonstrators attack flour shipment bound for Gaza (Wed, 01 May 2024)
An Israeli group dedicated to blocking Jordanian aid from reaching Gaza recorded itself attacking an aid convoy.
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Russia seizes more ground in Ukraine’s east as Kyiv’s forces await supplies (Wed, 01 May 2024)
It will take weeks for US military aid to reach Ukraine, but NATO chief says it's not too late for Kyiv to 'prevail'.
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Israel’s Foreign Army (Wed, 01 May 2024)
People & Power investigates the role of US citizens in Israel’s military occupation and illegal settlement expansion.
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Polish politicians condemn Warsaw synagogue firebombing (Wed, 01 May 2024)
The attack comes amid a rise in anti-Semitic incidents across the globe in the wake of the Israel-Gaza war.
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UK starts detaining asylum seekers to be deported to Rwanda (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Government expects to deport 5,700 people to Rwanda this year, but rights groups ready to mount new legal challenge.
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Georgia parliament advances controversial ‘foreign influence’ bill (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Lawmakers vote 83 to 23 to adopt the bill in a second reading, despite three weeks of anti-government protests.
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Deaf Syrian boy hears for first time after life-changing operation (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Video captured the first moments that a 5-year-old boy from war-torn northwest Syria was able to hear for the first time
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Georgia police break up protests against ‘foreign agents’ bill (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Georgia police used tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters as thousands rallied outside parliament in Tbilisi.
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Why would Israel and its allies fear the ICC? (Wed, 01 May 2024)
International Criminal Court could end decades of impunity by indicting top Israeli security officials over war in Gaza.
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The wrongs and harms of a Roma register in Norway (Wed, 01 May 2024)
The existence of a Roma police register is directly linked to Norway’s long history of antigypsyism.
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In Kazakhstan, a ‘storm’ over domestic violence after minister killed wife (Wed, 01 May 2024)
The livestreamed murder trial of the ex-economy chief has kickstarted a much-needed national conversation.
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Russia ramps up weapons production for Ukraine war (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Defence minister says Russia needs to boost volume, speed of production as US sends military aid to Ukraine.
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Indian spies linked to killings, tracking dissidents abroad: What we know (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Is India's spy agency increasingly targeting dissidents and separatists abroad? Here's a lowdown.
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Photos: May Day rallies across Asia demand improved labour rights (Wed, 01 May 2024)
May Day, or International Labour Day, is observed in many countries as a day to celebrate workers’ rights.
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Gaza, a thorn in Israel’s side or its dream? (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Israel's government says it will invade Rafah while others eye the remainder of Gaza and make their own plans.
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UCLA clashes: Pro-Palestinian protesters attacked by Israel supporters (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Police delay intervention into 'shocking' attack, featuring masked vigilantes armed with pepper spray and fireworks.
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‘Hind Hall’: How Columbia’s Hamilton Hall became its signature protest hub (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Students have occupied the building at pivotal moments in American history, often triggering policy change.
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F1 design guru Newey confirms 2025 exit in blow to Red Bull Racing (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Adrian Newey's departure from the F1 World Champion Red Bull Racing Team is official after weeks of speculation.
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New Haiti PM tasked with stabilising violence-racked country (Wed, 01 May 2024)
Fritz Belizaire put in place as authorities battle gangs for control of the crisis-ridden country.
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