Hamas crackdown in Gaza leaves 32 dead amid power struggle
FILE: Hamas militants deploy and take up positions during a hostage release in Khan Younis, 1 February 2025 At least 32 people have been killed in Gaza City during a…
Thousands gather at Fatima Shrine for final pilgrimage of the year
The International Anniversary Pilgrimage, held on 12 and 13 October, was the final major pilgrimage to Fatima of 2025 and drew worshippers from across the country and abroad. The candlelight…
Earth reaches first catastrophic climate tipping point as coral reefs suffer ‘unprecedented dieback’
Fish swim near some bleached coral at Kisite Mpunguti Marine park, Kenya, June 11, 2022. Failure to prevent global warming from hitting 1.5℃ is pushing humanity towards the “danger zone”,…
Beyond knights and wars: the EU’s mediaeval castles become strongholds of sustainable tourism
Aerial view of Morosini-Grimani Castle in Svetvinčenat, Croatia Morosini-Grimani Castle lies at the heart of the small village of Svetvinčenat. It’s one of the main and better-preserved Renaissance castles in…
Both beloved and punished: the Istrian goat’s curious place in history
Istrian goat at the 25th Goat Beauty Pageant in Svetvinčenat, Croatia The Istrian goat is a unique breed; according to scientists, it’s genetically distinct from other European white breeds. It…
Spain weather warnings: Storm Alice brings floods and travel chaos to Catalonia, Valencia and Ibiza
Heavy rain from Storm Alice has left much of eastern Spain inundated Severe weather warnings remain in place across eastern Spain as Storm Alice continues to batter the Mediterranean coast.…
One in six bacterial infections is now resistant to standard drugs, WHO warns
WHO warns antibiotic resistance is rising sharply worldwide. One in six bacterial infections worldwide is now resistant to standard treatments, according to anew report from the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Netherlands invoke rare emergency law to take charge of Chinese chipmaker
An illustration of a computer chip like the ones produced at Nexperia in The Netherlands. The Dutch government has taken control of Chinese-owned semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, based in the Netherlands,…
10 takeaways from Donald Trump’s address to Israeli parliament
US President Donald Trump addresses the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025. — AFP United States President Donald Trump on Monday addressed the Israeli parliament, following…
WATCH: Knesset members heckle Trump, demand recognition of Palestine
This collage shows US President Donald Trump addressing the Knesset and an Israeli lawmaker protesting with a sign reading “Recognise Palestine”. — Reuters Chaos briefly erupted inside Israel’s Knesset on…