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Women Defying Power – Two Years After Amini's Death

The religious dictatorship in Iran may have struck down the wave of protests that followed Mahsa Zhina Amini's death, but two years later, many continue to defy the country's moral police. On the streets, women who do not wear the mandatory veil are increasingly visible.

Women Defying Power – Two Years After Amini's Death

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Three Americans, two Spaniards, and one Czech citizen have been arrested in Venezuela. They are accused of coming to the country with the intention of assassinating President Nicolás Maduro.

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Buried in Turkey after fatal shooting

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was shot dead by Israeli soldiers on the West Bank last week, was buried in Turkey on Saturday. The fatal shooting took place in connection with a protest against illegal settlements on the West Bank and the incident has led to harsh condemnations, not least from Turkey's side.

Buried in Turkey after fatal shooting

Marathon runner Cheptegei laid to rest in her hometown

The Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was burned to death by her boyfriend. Now her funeral is being held in Uganda.

Marathon runner Cheptegei laid to rest in her hometown

USA supports African seats in the Security Council

South Africa welcomes the announcement from the USA that the country supports an expansion of the UN Security Council with two permanent seats for African countries. At the same time, the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa criticizes the USA's stance of not allowing the two new permanent members to have veto power, which makes the African countries "second-class citizens".

USA supports African seats in the Security Council

USA imposes sanctions on election fraud in Venezuela

The USA is introducing sanctions against 16 officials associated with Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, following suspected electoral fraud in July. .

USA imposes sanctions on election fraud in Venezuela

UN Warns: 25 Million Risk Starvation in Sudan

The UN's Food Programme (WFP) warns that more than 25 million people in Sudan will soon suffer from acute hunger. The UN agency appeals for more contributions from the member countries.

UN Warns: 25 Million Risk Starvation in Sudan

Israel: Likely that Activist was Shot by Mistake

Israel's military acknowledges that it is highly likely that its soldiers mistakenly shot and killed an American-Turkish activist last week. The shots were fired on Friday in connection with a protest against illegal settlements outside the city of Beita on the West Bank, where both Palestinians and foreigners participated.

Israel: Likely that Activist was Shot by Mistake

Opposition Leader Machado: I'm Staying

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado vows to stay in the country after her successor Edmundo González went into exile in Spain. .

Opposition Leader Machado: I'm Staying

Guterres: The Destruction in Gaza is the Worst I've Seen

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres demands an end to the situation in Gaza, which he describes as the worst death and destruction he has seen during his more than seven years in office. At the same time, he says it is "unrealistic" to believe that the UN could play a role in the future of the border area, either by administering the area or having a peacekeeping force there, due to Israel likely not accepting a UN role.

Guterres: The Destruction in Gaza is the Worst I've Seen

UN: Millions affected by flooding in Chad

More than 340 people have died and around 1. 5 million people have been affected by flooding that has hit Chad since July, according to the UN.

UN: Millions affected by flooding in Chad

UN: New Morality Law in Afghanistan "Outrageous"

The UN's human rights chief Volker Türk condemns the Taliban regime's new law, which further restricts women's rights in Afghanistan. In a speech before the UN Human Rights Council, he expressed dismay over the law, and said it is unprecedented and "outrageous".

UN: New Morality Law in Afghanistan "Outrageous"

González vows to continue the fight in exile

Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González fled for his life – but promises to continue the fight from his exile in Spain. And he has the support of the USA and the EU.

González vows to continue the fight in exile

Sudan rejects UN demands for refugee protection

Sudan's regime rejects a UN demand for an "independent and impartial" force to protect millions of vulnerable inhabitants. The WHO chief says that more than 20,000 people have been killed in the civil war that has lasted for 16 months.

Sudan rejects UN demands for refugee protection

The Opposition Leader Fled for His Life

Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia has arrived in Spain, where he has been granted asylum. The opposition leader has been forced to flee after being threatened by Nicolás Maduro's regime and judiciary.

The Opposition Leader Fled for His Life

UN demands investigation into "execution" of hostages

The UN's human rights chief Volker Türk is calling for an independent investigation after six people from the hostage group in Gaza were found dead over the weekend. "We are horrified by reports that Palestinian armed groups have summarily executed six Israeli hostages, which would constitute a war crime", writes the UN's human rights office on [X](https://x.

UN demands investigation into "execution" of hostages

Thailand catches 1.3 million kilos of invasive fish

1. 3 million kilos of fish have been caught in Thailand's fight against a voracious, invasive species that causes great damage in the country.

Thailand catches 1.3 million kilos of invasive fish

Court: Presidential Challenger Should be Arrested

Venezuelan authorities have received clearance from a court for a request to arrest the opposition's presidential candidate Edmundo González. .

Court: Presidential Challenger Should be Arrested

Polio Vaccination Underway in Gaza – Ceasefire in Fighting

A large-scale vaccination against polio has been launched in Gaza, confirm the hospitals in the war-torn area. The warring parties have initiated a humanitarian pause to enable the effort.

Polio Vaccination Underway in Gaza – Ceasefire in Fighting

Taken hostage by Hamas – found dead in tunnel

Six people who were held hostage by Hamas have been found dead in Gaza. They were found in a tunnel south of Rafah – not far from the place where another person from the hostage group was rescued alive last week.

Taken hostage by Hamas – found dead in tunnel

Norwegian Father: Killed "Hamas Leader" is My Son

The Israeli military has struck for the third day in a row against targets on the occupied West Bank. Israel claims that a local Hamas leader – reportedly a Norwegian citizen according to media reports – has been killed.

Norwegian Father: Killed "Hamas Leader" is My Son

So the UN will reach all children in Gaza – twice

1. 6 million vaccine doses.

So the UN will reach all children in Gaza – twice

Attack on humanitarian convoy in Gaza – several dead

Several people are reported to have been killed when an Israeli drone hit a convoy loaded with medical equipment and fuel to a hospital in Gaza. .

Attack on humanitarian convoy in Gaza – several dead

Gaza's Nights of Terror: "Mum, I don't want to die."

In Gaza's refugee camp, the nights are long. The darkness is filled with the sounds of war: the hum of Israeli drones, constant gunfire.

Gaza's Nights of Terror: "Mum, I don't want to die."