Minister says there are plans for 2,000 new housing units for Jewish settlers in Palestinian territoriesIsrael is preparing to resume settlement building in the occupied West Bank after a hiatus of almost a year, the country’s defence minister has said…
Sabaya: the shocking documentary filmed inside Syria’s notorious al-Hawl camp
With car chases and shootouts, it may feel like a Hollywood action flick, but, as the director, Hogir Hirori, explains, the film is really about the exploited women and girls thereIn August 2014, after Islamic State (Isis) militants attacked the Sinjar…
Greenhouse gas emissions must peak within 4 years, says leaked UN report
Group of scientists release draft IPCC report as they fear it will be watered down by governmentsGlobal greenhouse gas emissions must peak in the next four years, coal and gas-fired power plants must close in the next decade and lifestyle and behaviour…
Prince Andrew allegations: Met chief says ‘no one is above the law’
Cressida Dick says force will be watching developments in US civil case brought by Virginia GiuffreBritain’s most senior police officer has said “no one is above the law” when questioned about allegations of sexual assault against Prince Andrew.Dame Cr…
‘A source of hope’: Afghanistan’s female journalists challenging sexism and the Taliban
Zahra Joya started Rukhshana Media so Afghan women could tell their stories in their own words. Now she is battling to keep it going as long as she canDespite years of development, investment and progress in the Afghan media industry, 28-year-old Zahra…
Global demand for oil slashed by ongoing Covid issues, says IEA
Influential agency reverses earlier prediction of possible glut in the market in second half of 2021Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe world’s appetite for oil will be lower than expected this year as the ongoing spread of …
Crypto fashion, glacier collapse and turtles: Thursday’s best photos
The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world Continue reading…
UK police involved in Berlin embassy spy case for ‘number of months’
Arrest of David Smith, 57, on suspicion of spying for Russia prompts calls for review of embassy contractorsBritish police have been involved in the case of a British embassy employee arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia for “a number …
UK ambassador angers Iran with ‘insulting’ embassy photo gaffe
Russian counterpart tweets photo of pair in chairs sat in by Churchill and Stalin in 1943 when Iran was occupiedThe new British ambassador to Iran has landed himself in hot water by posing alongside his Russian counterpart in chairs sat in by Winston C…
Coronavirus live news: England ends ‘pingdemic’ for vaccinated; New Zealand details plans to reopen border
End of isolation for England’s fully-jabbed Covid contacts from Monday; New Zealand to let in vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries next yearNew Zealand to pursue Covid elimination strategy indefinitely, says ArdernGet vaccinated or face weekly…