Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran
After a one-vote victory, Khalil al-Hayya must reconcile rival currents while preserving Hamas’s independence.
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Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain
A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour.
‘Won’t back down’: Indian student protesters return after police crackdown
More than 100 students injured in police action against thousands of demonstrators during march on parliament.
Lebanese president set to meet Trump as Beirut seeks Israeli withdrawal
Aoun is in Washington, DC seeking US backing to end the fighting and secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
‘A lot of aspirations, a lot of priorities, but already criticism’ for new UK government
The UK has a new prime minister and a new government that seem eager to get started on its promise…
Bologna’s protesters call for accountability after man dies during police arrest
Clashes broke out between security personnel and protesters in the Italian city of Bologna. Demonstrators out on the street, calling for accountability after a man died whilst being detained by police. The incident drawing comparisons with the murder of George Floyd in the United States. Some viewers may find some images disturbing.
‘No electricity, no water, no fuel’: Ukrainian drone strikes bring darkness to Crimea’s summer
Interviews with residents of Russian-held region point to frustration with Moscow as Ukrainian campaign to isolate it takes toll on…
Muslim leader speaks out after more than 80 days in ICE detention: ‘It brought back memories from Palestine’
Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, said ‘dehumanizing’ treatment reminded him of time spent in Israeli military jailThe president…
France could become first EU country to ban social media for under-15s
If the bill passes both the lower house and the senate, France is expected to become the first EU nation…
What to know about the West African economic summit seeking regional reform
The 69th ECOWAS summit was held on July 19th in Freetown, Sierra Leone.The outgoing Chair of the ECOWAS Conference of…
Canada ready to ‘intensify’ trade talks as Trump orders new tariffs – US politics live
PM Mark Carney says Canada has made proposals to resolve dispute as tariffs are due to be imposed on wide…
Lebanese Troops Deploy in Israeli-Held Village Under New Cease-Fire Plan
The Israeli military withdrew from the village under a U.S.-brokered deal to transfer control of occupied areas back to Lebanon…