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Market bombed – over 100 reported dead

More than 100 people have been killed in an air raid on a marketplace in North Darfur in Sudan, according to a Sudanese human rights organization. Nearly 10,000 people are fleeing the country every day across the border to South Sudan, to escape the civil war, according to the UN.

Market bombed – over 100 reported dead

Israel wants a weapon-free zone in southern Syria

Israel orders the military to create a weapon-free zone in southern Syria. Together with the Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu), I have instructed the IDF to establish a cleared defense zone without weapons and terrorist threats in southern Syria, without a permanent presence from Israel, says Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Israel wants a weapon-free zone in southern Syria

The Syrian Rebel Leader: Torturers Should be Wanted

The new government in Syria will publish a list of names "including some of the most senior representatives who were involved in the torture of the Syrian people", says Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, the leader of the Islamist HTS. .

The Syrian Rebel Leader: Torturers Should be Wanted

Israel takes over UN buffer zone against Syria

Israel has "taken over" a demilitarized zone along the border with Syria, controlled by the UN. The order came from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said that a 50-year-old agreement – that no military activities should take place in the area – no longer applies.

Israel takes over UN buffer zone against Syria

Expert: It's not certain that the militia group will succeed

Terror-labelled HTS has overthrown the Syrian dictator al-Assad with the goal of establishing an Islamic state. But it is not certain that they will succeed in doing so at all, says Middle East expert Aron Lund.

Expert: It's not certain that the militia group will succeed

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Syria

Emerged from al-Qaida, tough and with many thousands of soldiers. Here is the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that has taken over Syria.

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Syria

Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

It has taken over five years, but now the fire-ravaged Paris Cathedral Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors. At Saturday's grand ceremony, celebrity guests will attend – including the incoming President of the USA.

Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

New Front Opens in Syria – Jihadists Advance

Syrian regime forces are reported to have retreated from parts of the metropolis Homs as fighting jihadists are advancing. Israel is strengthening border surveillance against Syria and battles are reported from the border against Jordan.

New Front Opens in Syria – Jihadists Advance

New Front Opens in Syria – Jihadists Advance

Syrian regime forces are reported to have retreated from parts of the metropolis Homs as fighting jihadists are advancing. Israel is strengthening border surveillance against Syria and battles are reported from the border against Jordan.

New Front Opens in Syria – Jihadists Advance

Jihadist rebels have taken over the city of Hama

Jihadist-led rebel forces continue to advance southward in Syria. They have taken control of another city, Hama, which is confirmed by the Syrian regime's army.

Jihadist rebels have taken over the city of Hama

Amnesty: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Israel has committed and is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, claims Amnesty International in a new report. This by intentionally killing civilians, causing severe physical and psychological harm and forcing Palestinians to live under very difficult conditions, writes the organization.

Amnesty: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Rebels Surround Hama from Three Sides

Syrian rebels are reported to be surrounding the important city of Hama from three directions – despite the fact that regime forces have launched a counter-offensive against the jihadist group HTS, which has controlled Aleppo since last week. More than 700 people have been killed during the latest escalation.

Rebels Surround Hama from Three Sides

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Aleppo

Originated from al-Qaida, tough and with many thousands of soldiers. Here is the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that has taken over Syria's second largest city Aleppo.

These are the Jihadists Who Have Taken Over Aleppo

Millions of helpless people flee: "Want to go to Europe"

Starvation, mass murder, expulsion. Words are not enough to describe the humanitarian catastrophe that is ongoing in Sudan.

Millions of helpless people flee: "Want to go to Europe"

Hundreds crushed to get bread - three dead

A woman and two children died on Friday when chaos erupted at a bakery in Dayr al-Balah in central Gaza Strip, several media outlets report. The past 24 hours have been marked by deadly Israeli attacks on several locations in the war-torn land.

Hundreds crushed to get bread - three dead

13 points for peace – this is how the ceasefire will be implemented

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah consists of 13 points that all parties involved are committed to. Here is the entire agreement, according to the newspaper L'Orient-Le Jour, which has read the agreement in its entirety.

13 points for peace – this is how the ceasefire will be implemented

So Many Women Are Killed at Home Every Day

The most dangerous place for women is at home. Last year, on average, 140 women and girls were killed every day by a partner or family member, according to a report from the UN.

So Many Women Are Killed at Home Every Day

UN: Deadliest Year for Aid Workers

Around the world, 281 aid workers have been killed so far this year, which means that 2024 is the deadliest year ever for aid workers, according to the UN's chief for humanitarian affairs. > Aid workers are being killed at an unprecedented rate, their courage and humanity met with bullets and bombs, says Tom Fletcher.

UN: Deadliest Year for Aid Workers

ICC: Netanyahu and Gallant accused of war crimes

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are to be arrested, announces the International Criminal Court (ICC). They are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

ICC: Netanyahu and Gallant accused of war crimes

Sudan: 40 killed in attack on village

Around 40 people have been shot dead in an attack on the village of Wad Oshaib in central Sudan, according to doctors and eyewitnesses. According to eyewitness accounts, the village was attacked on Tuesday evening by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been at war with the country's regular army since last year.

Sudan: 40 killed in attack on village

Assignments: EU wants to invest this much in climate

The clock is ticking for the negotiations at the UN climate summit in Baku, without any major public breakthroughs. .

Assignments: EU wants to invest this much in climate

UN: No Aid to Northern Gaza for 40 Days

It's getting increasingly difficult to survive in northern Gaza Strip. Not a single one of the UN's relief efforts has reached those in need over the past 40 days, according to the UN agency Ocha.

UN: No Aid to Northern Gaza for 40 Days

At Least Five Killed in Drone Attack on Beirut

Israel has attacked central parts of Lebanon's capital Beirut, in densely populated quarters near the parliament and embassies. Rocket fire from Lebanon has hit areas around Tel Aviv.

At Least Five Killed in Drone Attack on Beirut

UNRWA: UN efforts necessary in Gaza

The head of the UN's refugee agency in Palestine (Unrwa), Philippe Lazzarini, warns that there is no alternative to the UN's efforts in Gaza. There is no plan B, says Lazzarini to reporters in Geneva.

UNRWA: UN efforts necessary in Gaza