How the diamond engagement ring was invented – and sold around the world
The story of the diamond industry is one of monopolies, marketing and a month’s salary or more.
Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, issues threat to residents to move south
Thousands remain in Gaza City, citing overcrowded shelters and unsafe conditions in the south.
Venezuela and the US’s ‘failed’ war on drugs
The so-called ’war on drugs’ has been called ‘a great imperial hypocrisy’ that allows the US to pressure Latin America.
Israeli forces arrest young Palestinian woman during raid in Hebron
Israeli forces arrested a Palestinian student, Baraa Jamal Karama, during a raid on her home in the occupied West Bank.
North Korea slams ‘dangerous’ drills by US, Japan, South Korea
Kim Jo Yong says the upcoming drills ’will undoubtedly bring about negative consequences’ for Seoul and its allies.
Crawford beats Alvarez to win boxing’s undisputed super middleweight title
Crawford becomes first male boxer to win three unified division titles after beating Alvarez by unanimous decision.
Political crisis rumbles in Serbia as duelling camps hold parallel rallies
Antigovernment protests, which broke out more than 10 months ago, show no sign of abating.
Romania reports drone incursion during Russian attack on Ukraine
Romania scrambles fighter jets as Poland also deploys aircraft over threat of a drone attack.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,298
Here are the key events on day 1,298 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Israel pounds Gaza City, killing 49 and displacing 6,000 in a single day
Some 900,000 remain in the city amid reports that some who fled to al-Mawasi found conditions so dire, they moved back.