Iraq starts mass grave excavation from ISIL (ISIS) carnage south of Mosul
The al-Khasfa site, near Iraq’s second-largest city, could contain 4,000 remains and possibly thousands more. Iraqi officials have begun the excavation of what is believed to be a mass grave…
Can a national dialogue solve South Africa’s problems?
The process aims to shape the country’s next chapter of democracy, three decades after apartheid. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa wants people to come together and talk. He has launched…
Air Canada flight attendants to continue strike despite government order
Workers at Canada’s flagship carrier defy back-to-work order as they stage first strike in 40 years. Air Canada flight attendants have said they will remain on strike despite a government-backed…
Arsenal beats Manchester United in Premier League opener
United’s expensively assembled new forward line draw a blank as Arsenal began title campaign with a tight 1-0 win at Old Trafford. Arsenal kept Manchester United’s expensively assembled forward line…
Manchester United vs Arsenal: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Who: Manchester United vs Arsenal What: English Premier League Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom When: Sunday, August 16 at 4:30pm (15:30 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the…
Yamal and Raphinha fire Barcelona to La Liga opening win at Mallorca
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both find the net in Barcelona’s 3-0 La Liga win at Mallorca, who had two players sent off. Barcelona began the defence of its La Liga…
France says Mali’s arrest of embassy worker on coup charges ‘unfounded’
Arrest of Yann Vezilier, accused of trying to destabilise Mali, marks new low in relations between Paris and Bamako. France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has said that a…
Israel preparing to forcibly displace Palestinians to southern Gaza
Israel has announced preparations to forcibly evacuate Palestinians from “combat zones” to southern Gaza from Sunday, days after it announced a new offensive to seize control of Gaza City, the…
US suspends visas for Gaza residents after right-wing social media storm
State Department move comes as Israel’s war and induced famine in Gaza reach new extremes, with 61,827 killed so far. The United States has announced that it is halting all…
FBI cuts ties with Anti-Defamation League amid conservative backlash
FBI cuts ties with Anti-Defamation League amid conservative backlash FBI Director Kash Patel announces break with anti-Semitism watchdog amid outrage over description of Charlie Kirk. FBI Director Kash Patel testifies…