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PEN America cancels 2024 awards as authors withdraw over Gaza stance

PEN America cancelled next week’s awards ceremony after dozens of authors dropped out in protest of the literary organisation’s response to the war in Gaza.

USA

Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses after arrests

The atmosphere on major college campuses has grown ever more tense since Hamas' October 7 massacre and the ensuing Israeli onslaught in Gaza.

World News

283 bodies found in mass grave in Khan Younis

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says no progress has been made towards a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the humanitarian situation in the enclave remains a “catastrophe”.

Gaza

UNRWA report says no evidence from Israel of terror links

Review was carried out after Israeli claims that some UNRWA employees had participated in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, prompting donor countries to suspend funding.

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World News

Israeli intelligence chief resigns over 7 October attack

The head of Israel's military intelligence directorate resigned on Monday over failure to stop Hamas' shock assault that sparked the war in Gaza.

World News

Iran's leader admits Tehran hit little of Israel in attack

All the latest from the Israel-Hamas war and Middle East conflict.

Gaza

Palestinian defence recover 50 bodies from mass grave in Khan Younis

Meanwhile the Israeli military says the country’s forces have been deployed along the length of Israel’s borders in a security boost ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover.

World News

At least 22 people killed in the Gaza Strip, 18 of them children

Israeli strikes kill at least 22 people, including 18 children in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, health officials said Sunday, as the United States approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel.

Israel

Israeli military concludes raid on Nur al-Shams refugee camp

Israeli forces have concluded a two-day operation in the Nur al-Shams refugee camp near Tulkarm, in the occupied West Bank

World News

Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 13 mostly children

The airstrike comes as the United States moves to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to its close ally, Israel.

Israel

Base of Iraqi military base struck, but by whom?

One member of the anti-American Shiite militia group was killed in the attack and eight injured. It blames the US but Washington denies carrying it out.

Turkey

Activists organise 'Freedom Flotilla' laden with food aid for Gaza

The so-called 'Freedom Flotilla Coalition' is expected to depart Turkey in the coming days in an attempt to reach the shores of Gaza and deliver aid.

World News

What we know so far about apparent Israeli attack on Iran

Despite calls for moderation from G7 leaders, it appears that Iran and Israel have shifted from a proxy war to direct confrontation.

Europe News

EU sanctions extremist Israeli settlers over violence in the West Bank

The European Union has moved to sanction a handful of Israeli settlers responsible for attacks on Palestinian communities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, following months of deliberations.

Europe News

Michel hopes apparent Israeli attack on Iran will 'end' escalation

The president of the European Council hopes Friday's apparent Israeli retaliation will be the last in the recent escalation with Iran and believes the next "hours and days" will be critical.

Markets

Markets round-up: Escalating Middle East tensions deepen weekly slump

Global markets are poised for a third consecutive weekly decline as tensions rise in the Middle East. Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets, especially gold and silver, amplifying their surge as a safety destination.

Culture news

Why is this UK festival being boycotted and how is Barclays involved?

Half of the line-up of one of the UK's best festivals has signed a statement demanding The Great Escape drop their sponsorship with Barclays bank. Here's why.

Israel

Euroviews. For Israel, Iran's attack is an opportunity to not miss an opportunity

Saudi Arabia's recognition of Israel would put an end to historic tensions between Israel and much of the Arab world, paving the way for enhanced economic ties, security collaboration, and broader reconciliation with other Arab nations, Mati Gill writes.

Culture news

Poignant shot from Gaza wins World Press Photo of the Year 2024

The heartrending winning photo of this year's World Press Photo of the Year depicts a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her young niece. WARNING: This article contains images which some readers may find distressing.

Culture news

Eurovision 2024: Terror threats mount as police issues statement

Swedish police state that the security protocols will be "rigorous" for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest next month - one of the most controversial editions in recent memory.

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