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North Korean nuclear experts lead lives as ‘slaves to the bomb’
North Korean nuclear scientists have no autonomy over their lives, with their life paths set for them in almost every aspect, including research fields, housing, food, and marriage, from the time they are elementary school students,…
Israel expands Rafah evacuation order
Israeli strikes yesterday hit parts of Gaza including Rafah where Israel expanded an evacuation order and the UN warned of "epic" disaster if an outright invasion of the crowded city occurs.
AFP journalists, medics and witnesses…
US campus rallies over Gaza war ‘Hot summer of protest’ waiting
About a dozen students arrested by police clearing a sit-in at a Denver college campus emerged from detainment to cheers from fellow pro-Palestinian protesters, several waving yellow court summons like tiny victory flags and imploring…
UK’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
Plans for the UK to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda have been passed by Parliament.
The Rwanda Bill was introduced to allow the scheme to go ahead after the Supreme Court ruled it was unlawful.
What is the Rwanda asylum…
‘Extreme’ protest groups face ban under proposal
Protest groups such as Just Stop Oil and Palestine Action could be banned in a similar way to terrorist organisations, under a proposal from the government’s adviser on political violence.
An upcoming report from Lord Walney, which BBC…
More than 300 dead in Afghanistan flash floods: WFP
More than 300 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, the UN's World Food Programme said Saturday, as authorities declared a state of emergency and rushed to rescue the injured.
Heavy rains…
Name and shame: Pro-Israel website ramps up attacks on pro-Palestinian student protesters
Weeks after attending a pro-Palestinian demonstration, Egyptian-American student Layla Sayed received a text message from a friend drawing her attention to a website dedicated to exposing people it says promote hatred of Jews and Israel.…
Canada arrests fourth Indian national in killing of Sikh activist
A fourth Indian national was charged by Canadian authorities Saturday in the 2023 killing of a separatist Sikh leader in Vancouver.
Amandeep Singh, 22, was already being held for unrelated gun charges before being charged with…
Sunak says it’ll take time for people to feel better
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that it will "take time" for people to "really feel better" as figures revealed the UK had emerged from recession.
The economy grew by 0.6% between January and March after shrinking in the second half…
Northern Lights in dazzling display across the UK
The Northern Lights are making a rare appearance across the UK, delighting sky watchers up and down the country.
Excited onlookers shared pictures of the lights, also known as aurora borealis, from areas including Liverpool, Kent,…