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The New Popular Front was formed in June after President Emmanuel Macron called snap elections, bringing together socialists, greens, leftists, and communists.
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Hundreds gather for memorial concert after deadly Kenya protests
On Sunday people streamed into Nairobi's central Uhuru Park from around midday to listen to performers and commemorate those who had died.
Gaza rescuers say Israeli strike on school kills four
The civil defence agency in Hamas-run Gaza said a strike Sunday on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians killed at least four people, the second such Israeli attack in two days. The Israeli military, which has long accused Palestinian militants of using schools and other
In surprise move, Netanyahu government announces Israel's first museum of Arab culture
The Umm al-Fahm Art Gallery in northern Israel, one of whose goals is to introduce visitors to the Palestinian narrative, will receive 22 million shekels (nearly $6 million) over the next five years to reach national museum standard
Rising mosque attacks worry Germany’s Turkish union
A rise in attacks on mosques in Germany has prompted the Turkish Islamic Union in Germany to call on authorities to take action.
Concerns continue to grow over Biden's fitness as US president
A recent TV interview Biden gave in an effort to assure the American public that he is fit for a second term as president appears to have done the opposite.
Iran arrests lawyer critical of 2022 crackdown after Amini death
State media reported on Sunday that an outspoken Iranian lawyer, known for publicly criticizing the government's handling of the 2022 protests, was arrested.
Ex-PM Blair lays out 'advice' to Britain's new leader
Ex prime minister Tony Blair expressed concerns over the rising popularity of far-right party Reform UK, following Labour's landslide election victory.
Israel at war, day 275: Egypt to host Israeli, U.S. delegations for truce talks
Egypt will reportedly host Israeli, American delegations to discuss 'outstanding points' in hostage release negotiations ■ Israel made new demands over weekend that are expected to delay a possible agreement, sources tell Haaretz ■ Hezbollah fired more than 50 rockets at
Erdogan says may invite Syria's Assad to Turkey 'at any moment'
Turkey will extend an invitation to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "any time" for possible talks to restore relations between the two neighbours.
Israeli army ordered 'Hannibal Directive' on 7 October: report
Haaretz reports the Israeli army ordered the Hannibal Directive on 7 October to prevent soldiers from being taken captive.
Turkish army advances 15 km into Kurdistan amid Iraqi silence
Ongoing operations have forced nearly 602 villages in Duhok province to evacuate, with villagers fleeing in fear of Turkish army shelling.
Israel 'executes' four Palestinian prisoners near Gaza border
Israel has allegedly carried out the field execution of four Palestinian prisoners amid a climate of worsening prisoner abuse during the war on Gaza.
France votes as far right eyes power
France votes Sunday in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and its anti-immigration vision.
Who is the UK's new 'pro-Palestine' Justice Minister?
Shabana Mahmood was appointed as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice by the UK and has a self-described pro-Palestine background.
Lack of an Israeli plan for postwar Gaza could boost cease-fire opponents
Without an alternative, Hamas functionaries could gain control of Gaza after a cease-fire is reached ■ If Israel doesn't make a decision, imposing a military regime will be on the agenda
Hamas says it's waiting for Israeli response on Gaza ceasefire
Hamas officials said on Sunday they await Israel's response to their ceasefire proposal, as peace talks resumed with Qatari and Egyptian mediation.
Israeli protesters step up push for Gaza truce deal
Israeli protesters chanting "we will not give up" marched through Tel Aviv on Sunday, the second consecutive day of demonstrations in a stepped-up push for a deal to free hostages in Gaza. A nationwide "disruption day" began at 6:29 am, corresponding to the start of Hamas's
Israeli protesters push for Gaza truce as war enters 10th month
Israeli protesters blocked roads in Tel Aviv for a second day on Sunday, demanding the government secure a hostage deal with Hamas as the Gaza war enters a 10th month. A nationwide "disruption day" began at 6:29 am, corresponding to the start of the Hamas October 7 attacks on
'Enough': Israeli protesters demand Gaza truce
Israeli protesters chanting "we will not give up" marched in their thousands through Tel Aviv on Sunday, the second consecutive day of stepped-up pressure for a deal to free hostages in Gaza. The demonstrators want Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a truce and
Amnesty urges Jordan to free journalist Ahmad Al-Zoubi
Amnesty International's Aya Majzoub said that Ahmad Hassan Al-Zoubi's detention was 'part of a widespread, ongoing crackdown on dissent in Jordan'.
Who is the new Lord Chancellor of the UK, Shabana Mahmood?
Shabana Mahmood was appointed as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice by the UK and has a seemingly pro-Palestine background.
Israeli protesters block highways, demand ceasefire
Protests aimed at pressuring the Israeli government to reach a hostage deal, as demonstrators block roads and picket at the homes of government ministers.
Thousands campaign for Gaza in London after UK general election
Following Labour’s landslide election victory, protesters have demanded the new government to call for an end to the Israeli assault on Gaza.
Israel kills 55 Palestinians in Gaza in last 24 hours
At least 123 Palestinians were also wounded in Israeli attacks in last 24 hours, according to the devastated enclave's health ministry.
Israel continues Gaza strikes amid UN school 'massacre' fallout
An Israeli assault on the Nuseirat camp has resulted in 16 fatalities and 75 injuries, as affected Palestinians are attended to at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.
Gulf BDS groups target British universities over war on Gaza
Boycott groups from Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait announced a campaign to boycott British universities that are complicit in Israel's war on Gaza.
Hamas signals shift on key Gaza truce demand
A Hamas official said Sunday the Palestinian Islamist group was ready to discuss a hostage release deal with Israel even without a "complete" ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The apparent easing of Hamas's position comes as long-stalled diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire and
Deadly strikes hit Gaza as war enters tenth month
Israel carried out deadly air strikes in the Gaza Strip as the war entered its tenth month on Sunday, with fighting raging across the Palestinian territory and fresh diplomatic efforts under way to halt the violence. Israel has said it will send a delegation in the coming days
Deadly Gaza fighting, Hezbollah rockets as war enters 10th month
Israel launched deadly strikes Sunday on the Gaza Strip as its war against Hamas entered its 10th month, with diplomatic efforts underway to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, an ally of Palestinian militant group Hamas, fired rocket
Deadly Gaza battles, Hezbollah rockets as war enters 10th month
Israel carried out deadly air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday as the war entered its 10th month, with fighting raging across the Palestinian territory and fresh diplomatic efforts underway to halt the violence. Lebanon's Hezbollah movement fired another 20 rockets at
Displaced Gazan karate champ forges a future in Egypt
On October 6, 2023, Palestinian karate champion Mais Elbostami went to bed thrilled after winning a competition in the Gaza Strip. She awoke the next day to a different world. "I'd won first place," the shy 18-year-old told AFP from a Cairo suburb, where her family now lives
'Bulldozed and shelled': Gaza's farming sector ravaged by war
Tank tracks still fresh on his field in southern Gaza's coastal area of Al-Mawasi, Nedal Abu Jazar lamented the damage war has wrought on his trees and crops . "Look at the destruction," the 39-year-old farmer told AFP, holding an uprooted tomato plant. He pointed to his
Three Israelis, U.S. citizen wounded following Hezbollah barrage of rockets and missiles
About 50 rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon throughout Sunday ■ Demonstrations on Sunday call for hostage deal, against the gov't on 'Day of Resistance,' 9 months since Oct.7 ■ American citizen seriously wounded, Israeli moderately wounded, soldier and Israeli
At least one of three Israelis suspected of killing a Palestinian on Oct. 7 unlikely to be charged
The three suspects are not part of Israeli security forces and are suspected of shooting an unarmed Palestinian who had entered Israel from Gaza that morning. Following news of the investigation, MK Gantz said that every Gazan who crossed into Israel on October 7 'was
Netherlands beat Turkey to set up Euros semi-final with England
The Netherlands will face England next week in the Euros semi-final after beating Turkey 2-1 on Saturday.