Israeli strike in Gaza humanitarian zone kills 19, Hamas-run health ministry says

Reuters An estimated 1.9 million people – more than 80% of the population – are estimated to have been displaced by the war, and some have had to flee as many as 10 times. UN agencies and their partners are currently trying to stop the spread of polio in the overcrowded camps with poor sanitation …

UK halts all Iran flights as allies step up sanctions

The UK, France and Germany have announced fresh sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine, including restrictions on Iran Air’s ability to fly to the UK and Europe. Also among the new measures, which have been announced as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits London, are travel bans …

Harris and Trump to debate in pivotal campaign test

Presidential debates matter in American politics. And the one that takes place on Tuesday night between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris – their only currently scheduled face-off – may matter more than most. Joe Biden’s poor performance in the first presidential debate in late June created a firestorm of pressure within the Democratic Party that …

Israeli strike in Gaza humanitarian zone kills 19, Hamas-run health ministry says

At least 19 people have been killed in an overnight Israeli strike in the designated humanitarian zone in southern Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says. Witnesses said the strike obliterated an area crowded with tents for displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, south-west of Khan Younis, leaving huge craters in the sand. “The bombing was incredibly intense. …

Iran sanctioned for sending missiles to Russia

The UK, France and Germany have announced fresh sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine. Among the new measures, which have been announced as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits London, are restrictions on Iran Air’s ability to fly to the UK and Europe. Mr Blinken said Russians …

Harris and Trump to debate in pivotal campaign test

Presidential debates matter in American politics. And the one that takes place on Tuesday night between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris – their only currently scheduled face-off – may matter more than most. Joe Biden’s poor performance in the first presidential debate in late June created a firestorm of pressure within the Democratic Party that …