Polio vaccines do not protect children from bombs, says Gaza mother

NewsFeed Doctors say the vaccination campaign against polio in Gaza is going well, but parents are left wondering how to protect their children from the threat of bombs and missiles…

At least 12 people killed after boat capsizes in English Channel

Dozens of people rescued and 12 others admitted to hospital after boat travelling from France to Britain capsizes. At least 12 people have died and dozens have been rescued after…

Aftermath of deadly Russian ballistic missile attack

NewsFeed Two Russian ballistic missiles killed more than 40 people and wounded at least 180 in an attack on an educational facility and hospital in a Ukrainian city, said Ukraine’s…

Tunisian police detain presidential hopeful as candidacy confirmed

President Kais Saied has been accused of blocking rivals ahead of October 6 presidential vote. The Tunisian police have arrested a prominent opposition politician as he was confirmed as one…

Strike raises pressure on Israeli PM as US prepares ‘final’ ceasefire deal

A general strike has disrupted industry, services and education across parts of Israel as demands for the government to agree a ceasefire deal and bring remaining captives home from Gaza…

What are Israel’s protests and general strike about — and how big are they?

Protests have erupted across Israel, and a general strike, after the recovery of six bodies of captives held by Hamas and other Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip since the…

Telegram channels key to survival on Ukraine’s front line with Russia

Kyiv, Ukraine — Inna makes cakes, pies, pizzas and chebureki, deep-fried turnovers. These days, her business in the front-line town of Kurakhove in Ukraine’s war-torn Donbas region is all but…

Up to 11 reported dead as Tropical Storm Yagi lashes Philippines

Schools and government offices shut down in capital Manila, while ferry services and domestic flights are suspended. A fierce tropical storm has caused floods and landslides that have killed up…

Millions of Shia Muslim pilgrims gather in Iraq for Arbaeen

Pilgrims in Karbala hold up Palestinian flags amid the war in Gaza as they mark annual mourning for martyrdom of Imam Hussein. More than 21 million Shia Muslims took part…

Gaza ceasefire hopes hang in balance as Hamas delegation leaves Cairo

Hamas has rejected new Israeli conditions, insisting on a previous US-announced deal. Hamas has rejected new Israeli conditions put forward in Gaza ceasefire talks in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, casting…