‘Critic to Israel’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOs
An official document obtained by Al Jazeera shows how Israel collected information on charities in 2013, singling out some of the world’s most well-known humanitarian organisations for their perceived positions…
‘We just want to live’: Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election
Gaza City, Gaza Strip – There have been mixed reactions among Palestinians in Gaza about the election of Khalil al-Hayya as Hamas leader, and the impact this development could have…
Many Christian voters in the US see Trump as ‘chosen’ by God to lead
NewsFeed Many white evangelical Christians view Donald Trump as chosen by God to lead despite not seeing him as personally devout. A recent study suggests 60 percent of them believe…
Argentina players receive heroes’ welcome home despite World Cup defeat
NewsFeed Argentina’s players were welcomed home by fans lining the streets as the team travelled from the airport to the Argentine Football Association headquarters. Lionel Messi was absent, and although…
China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels. China and the Philippines are engaged in a dispute over who is to…
Witness says he crawled for exit as flames swept through Bangkok bar
Thai indie band Thotsakan was performing at a packed bar in Bangkok on Sunday when band manager Ice Athipat Wijarn, seated off stage, saw smoke emerging from behind the keyboardist.…
UK bans support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be designated a threat to national security. Mahmood will use new government powers to ban support for…
Counter terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death
Image source, Getty Images/ BBC By Olivia Ireland and Vicky Wong Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence"…
Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
The top civil servant at the Foreign Office sacked by Sir Keir Starmer over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be US ambassador is taking legal action over his dismissal. Sir Olly…
‘Hero, legend, sweetheart’: Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78
'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78 Neill, who was born in Northern Ireland and grew up in New Zealand, died "surrounded…