Hamas spokesman: We will not renegotiate Gaza ceasefire Hazem Qassem, a senior spokesperson for Hamas, says the group’s decision to release Israeli-American soldier Idan Alexander from captivity was a “positive…
Palestine: UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and ‘genocidal acts’ in Gaza
UN experts have accused Israel of increasingly using sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians and carrying out “genocidal acts” through the systematic destruction of maternal and reproductive healthcare facilities. A…
USA: Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
US President Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on any alcohol coming to the US from the European Union (EU) in the latest twist of an escalating trade war.…
Ireland: ‘We engage with Trump’s office, not opinions’: Little-Pengelly
In response to a question about the US President Donald Trump’s admiration for Conor McGregor, the Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said she engages “with the office of president” rather…
Poland: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be ‘deterrent’ for Russia-Duda
Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be ‘deterrent’ for RussiaThe president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, has repeated his call for the US to base nuclear weapons on Polish soil.…
USA: ‘Stranded’ astronauts’ return delayed after SpaceX launch postponed
‘Stranded’ astronauts’ return delayed after SpaceX launch postponedA Nasa-SpaceX mission that aimed to clear the way for two “stranded” astronauts to get back to Earth has been postponed. TheFalcon 9…
USA: Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back
A judge has ordered several federal government agencies to reinstate the jobs of probationary employees fired en masse by the Trump administration last month. Judge William Alsup called the sacking…
Russia: US team in Moscow for Ukraine talks as Russia retakes key town
US officials are in Moscow to discuss a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived on Thursday morning to try to convince Russia to accept a…
USA: Woman arrested in US for allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 years
A Connecticut man whose stepmother allegedly held him captive for 20 years escaped by setting fire to the small room he was held in, officials said. Authorities responded to the…
USA: Abercombie & Fitch must pay for ex-CEO’s criminal sex trafficking defence
Abercrombie & Fitch must pay for the legal fees of former CEO Mike Jeffries as he defends criminal charges of sex trafficking, a US court has ruled. The fashion brand,…