Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa kills at least 8 as peace talks lumber on
Strikes intensify as Ukraine also hits Russian assets and US-led peace talks begin in Miami.
Uruguay’s FM on US claims to police Latin America and rising tensions
Mario Lubetkin on Washington’s revived sphere-of-influence doctrine, Venezuela, and China’s growing footprint.
MSF urges Israel to let critical aid into Gaza as children freeze to death
At least 13 people in Gaza, including two-week-old and one-month-old babies, have died from winter weather.
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad: State media
Aghil Keshavarz is the latest person put to death for espionage since June conflict with Israel.
US pushes for ceasefire in Sudan’s civil war as Kordofan violence escalates
Top US diplomat warns all involved will face lasting condemnation as fighting escalates in strategic central region.
Netanyahu finally announces October 7 inquiry: Why are Israelis furious?
The Israeli prime minister will be heading the inquiry into his own government’s failings ahead of the Hamas-led attack.
Islamic University of Gaza resumes classes on site amid Israeli destruction
Students return for in-person classes amid ruins as Palestinians fight to salvage education from systematic decimation.
“Moral courage” needed after Bondi shooting
How do we talk about antisemitism after the Bondi shooting?
UN’s top court to hold Myanmar genocide hearings in January
Witnesses from Myanmar’s Rohingya community will also address closed-door ICJ hearing.
How chess helped me understand grief
A personal reflection on loss, memory, and the quiet lessons of chess.