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Greta Thunberg onboard second aid flotilla heading for Gaza Strip

A flotilla of boats carrying humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza, has set sail from Barcelona. On board are organisers from 44 countries, who say they're trying to break Israel's siege on the Strip.

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Sea war brewing off African coast as fish stocks dwindle

A sea war is brewing off The Gambia, where local fishermen are fighting larger vessels and each other for dominance. Government reforms to give locals a bigger say in the industry require foreign-owned commercial vessels to hire Gambian ...

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Mexico elects first indigenous chief justice in over 150 years

Mexico's Supreme Court has an indigenous chief justice for the first time in more than 150 years. Hugo Aguilar was elected in the country’s controversial new judicial elections, held in June, and some hope he will bring real change.

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Drought in Iraq unearths more than 2,000 years old tombs

Archaeologists in northern Iraq have uncovered ancient tombs, exposed by record low water levels. But the process that made the discovery possible, drought, is making life harder for those who live there today.

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Gaza famine takes its toll on mothers and infants

Mothers and newborns are the most vulnerable as malnutrition and hunger grip the Gaza Strip.

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Senegal debt crisis pushes vulnerable families into deepening poverty

Senegal is battling a mounting debt crisis. The International Monetary Fund froze a 1.8-billion-dollar loan after the previous administration hid seven billion dollars of debt. The new government says it must now raise taxes and cut publ...

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Germany's migration u-turn: from 'we can do it’ to deportations

A decade after Angela Merkel’s open-door refugee policy, Germany is shifting toward stricter immigration measures, including faster deportations, marking a sharp reversal from the “Wir schaffen das” era.

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Amnesty for human rights abuses in Peru prompts fury

Relatives of victims killed during Peru’s decades-long armed conflict have pledged to fight to overturn a law passed by the country’s Congress, which would grant amnesty to prosecuted military and police members, as well as other forces.

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Polling shows more Americans support halting Israeli aid

The second annual People's Conference for Palestine in Detroit has highlighted the growing public opposition to US military aid for Israel, despite continued support from key political figures.

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‘Mayhem and chaos’ in Gaza City as Israel attacks intensify

Cries of anguish and a rush to save children after Israeli attacks on a Gaza City apartment block.

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EU divided on response to Gaza conflict

Foreign ministers from the European Union have met in Copenhagen to address divisions on Israel's war in Gaza. Many EU governments are critical of Israel's conduct, but the bloc has struggled to take a united stand.

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Mexico justice system overhauled as judges elected by popular vote

Mexico’s justice system is undergoing a major transformation as career judges are being replaced by judges elected through popular vote. Supporters say the reform aims to tackle corruption and enhance accountability, while critics warn i...

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Indonesia: Political protests turn deadly

Protests have erupted across Indonesia, fueled by anger over parliamentary benefits amid rising unemployment and economic struggles. In Makassar, the regional parliament building was torched during violent clashes with police, leaving at...

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Ukraine reels after massive Russian airstrikes

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy says Russia is using preparation time for a possible leaders’ meeting to intensify large-scale airstrikes. Overnight, Russian forces launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles from the ground, air, a...

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Russian war veterans face amputations, trauma after frontline battles

As the fighting on the frontline between Russia and Ukraine continues, the number of wounded Russian soldiers keeps rising. More than half have undergone amputations, losing at least one limb, while many suffer from severe mental trauma.

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The sound of war: Using music as resistance to cope with trauma

In Gaza, the sounds of war dominate daily life. Bursts of gunfire and explosions on the ground and the relentless buzz of Israeli drones above. One teacher is finding a way to turn that soundscape into a way to cope with the trauma.

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Kenyan artisans turn glass waste into works of art

Artisans in Kenya are transforming glass waste into works of art. It's seen as a major step in a continent where glass recycling is still in its early stages.

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Tension soars after delivery rider killed by police in Indonesia

Indonesia's president has called for calm after anti-government protests turned violent in major cities. The killing of a delivery driver by police as they tried to disperse cost-of-living demonstrators has intensified the protests.

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Farmers survey extensive damage to their crops in Pakistan

Farmers in northeastern Pakistan are counting the cost of weeks of severe flooding which has damaged crops and killed livestock. Most people make a living through agriculture and there's a warning climate change will only make matters wo...

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Demonstrators in Ghana condemn high cost of loans for Africa

There have been marches in Ghana's capital Accra, condemning the high cost of credit for African economies. Demonstrators are calling for the continent's mounting external debt to be reviewed and cancelled.

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Philippines to build shelters in towns at risk from volcanoes

Thousands of families in the Philippines have returned to their homes near Mount Kan-la-on Kanlaon months after fleeing an eruption. The government now wants to build shelters in every town in the country, to minimise disruption.

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U.S. blocks Palestinian officials from attending UN general assembly

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has been blocked from attending the UN General Assembly in New York next month. That's as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cancelled visas for the Palestinian delegation.

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Pro-Palestinian protest halts Israeli cruise in Greece

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have forced an Israeli cruise ship away from the port of Heraklion in Greece, without disembarking passengers.

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Mexico cartel violence forces residents to flee to Guatemala

The southern Mexican state of Chiapas, once considered one of the safest in the country, is now engulfed in violence. Clashes between the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation cartels have left hundreds dead or disappeared.

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Cholera cases surge in Sudan, outbreak centered in conflict-hit Darfur

Sudan is battling a deadly cholera outbreak, with the United Nations reporting more than 94,170 cases and over 2,370 deaths since last year. The epicenter is Darfur, a region already devastated by conflict, food shortages, and severe rai...

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Kenya: Authorities uncover 32 bodies in shallow graves

Kenyan authorities say 32 bodies and more than 50 body parts have been exhumed from shallow graves in the past two weeks. The graves were found near property linked to a doomsday cult, where hundreds of followers died two years ago.

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EU defence ministers meet in Denmark, discuss bolstering security

European Union defence ministers gathered in Copenhagen to discuss strengthening European security amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Ministers expressed "broad support" for expanding the EU's military training mission to operate inside Uk...

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Indonesians angry over lawmakers’ perks amid economic hardship

Indonesia faces nationwide protests by students and workers amid economic hardship and political frustration.

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South Korea climate expo explores AI solutions for global crisis

The use of artificial intelligence to help solve the climate crisis is being explored at two big events in South Korea.

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Nigerian community militias emerge in response to insecurity

Young people in Nigeria are being given weapons to protect some vulnerable villages.

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