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The Israeli government does not want to help Palestinians in need evacuate; it wants to expel us.On December 3, Israel announced that the Rafah border crossing with Egypt would reopen “in the coming days”, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza for the first time in months. The statement was, of course, framed as a humanitarian gesture that would allow those in urgent need to travel for medical care, education or family reunification to leave.However, Israel’s announcement was met almost immediately with Egypt’s denial, followed by a firm rejection from several Arab and Muslim states.To the rest of the world, this response…
Key scheduling, groups, venues and start times before AFCON, Africa’s premier football tournament, starts in Morocco. The Africa Cup of Nations, commonly known as AFCON, will be held in Morocco this year and kicks off in the capital, Rabat, on Sunday. Host nation Morocco take on Comoros in the opening match of the four week tournament. The final will be held on January 18 at the 69,500-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Nine venues across six cities have been selected for the continental showpiece event. The 24 participating teams have been drawn into six groups, with 68 matches in…
Just one hour of heavy rain left houses and shops flooded in old city; more heavy rain predicted for Tuesday.At least 37 have been killed in flash floods triggered by torrential rains in Morocco’s Atlantic coastal province of Safi, according to authorities.State-owned broadcaster SNRT News on Monday quoted local authorities as saying at least 14 people had received hospital treatment, including two in the intensive care unit, after the sudden bout of heavy rain on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3At least 19 dead in collapse of two buildings in Morocco’s Fes: State medialist 2 of 3Anger…
The group’s Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya says continued Israeli violations risk jeopardising fragile deal.Hamas says Israel’s violations risk jeopardising a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the move towards the second and more complicated phase of the fragile agreement.In a video statement released on Sunday, the group’s Gaza chief, Khalil al-Hayya, confirmed the killing of senior commander Raed Saad in an Israeli attack in Gaza the previous day.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Hamas confirms killing of senior commander in Israeli attack in Gazalist 2 of 4Palestinians trapped under storm-collapsed buildings in Gazalist 3 of 4Israel kills senior Hamas…
Australia’s Albanese says gun rules will be reviewed as Israel’s Netanyahu weighs in on deadly attack at Hanukkah event.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged a review of his country’s gun laws and added support for Jewish Australians, as his government faces scrutiny following a deadly shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.On Monday afternoon, Albanese faced reporters to answer questions about the shooting, which took place a day earlier, during a local Hanukkah celebration. At least 15 people have died, including a 10-year-old girl, and dozens are reported injured.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Australia reels from mass shooting…
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have pushed out Sudanese Armed Forces to take over Sudan’s largest oilfield.Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized the Heglig oilfield, a critical site located on the border of Sudan and South Sudan. The capture of vital oil infrastructure is part of the RSF’s latest push to dominate the country’s Kordofan region. What will this takeover mean for the next stage of Sudan’s war?In this episode:Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist 1 of 2The Take: Who will win the Warner Bros battle – Netflix or Paramount?list 2 of 2The Take: Who was Israel-backed Gaza militia…
Israel’s genocidal campaign has left behind a reality that our starved bodies cannot survive.Winter came to Gaza last month with a violent storm. I woke up at night to a disaster. Our tent was flooded with water which had transformed our “floor” into a shallow pool. The mattresses and pillows were completely soaked, cooking pots were submerged, the clothes were drenched, and even our bags— which function as our “closets”—were filled with water. Nothing inside remained dry.As I tried to understand what was happening, I suddenly heard children crying at the entrance of our tent. I opened it quickly and…
North Darfur’s capital fell to Rapid Support Forces yet remains a political and spiritual city that cannot be overlooked.El-Fasher has a special place in the consciousness of many Sudanese people. For them, it is more than the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan.It is deeply rooted, historically and culturally, in the national identity.Between its first fall in 1916 at the hands of British forces and its second fall in October to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, el-Fasher stands out as a spiritual, political and social centre.Historical roots and symbol of resistanceSince the era of Sultan Ali…
Families had to bury their loved ones in yards and streets when fighting raged. Now they’re being moved to cemeteries.Khartoum, Sudan – Iman Abdel-Azim had to bury her brother in the courtyard of her home in Khartoum North when he died as fighting between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces raged around them.Her neighbours had to help her bury him because it was impossible to access cemeteries in the fighting. She was not the only resident of the capital region’s three cities – Khartoum, Khartoum North and Omdurman – who had to do this.Recommended Stories list of…
FIFA’s new-look club competition returns as the champions of Europe and South America clash in an epic final in Doha.Who: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) vs Flamengo What: FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 8pm (17:00 GMT) Where: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Doha, Qatar How to follow: We will have all the build-up on media Sport from 14:00 GMT, before our live text commentary streams.European heavyweights PSG and South American giants Flamengo clash in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final, with each side eyeing another major trophy to cap off a stellar year.Flamengo arrive fresh from a historic…