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Desperate Gaza doctors cram several babies into one incubator as fuel crisis reaches critical point

Desperate Gaza doctors cram several babies into one incubator as fuel crisis reaches critical point


March 9, 2026
Doctors in Gaza say they were forced to cram multiple babies into one incubator as hospitals warned that fuel shortages are forcing them to shut off vital services, putting patients’ lives at risk. The UN has warned that the fuel crisis is at a critical point, with the little supplies that are available running short […]
Does Putin hit back when Trump criticizes his ‘bullsh*t?’

Does Putin hit back when Trump criticizes his ‘bullsh*t?’


March 9, 2026
Is there a direct link between what US President Donald Trump says and what Russian President Vladimir Putin does? Certainly, the harsh words and bitter violence of recent days in Ukraine suggest the answer is maybe. First, President Trump vented his frustrations at the lack of commitment from his Russian counterpart to engage in a […]
Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa


March 9, 2026
US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language. As he hosted five African leaders at the White House, Trump asked Boakai: “Such good English, it’s beautiful. Where did you learn […]
Deadly strikes on Kyiv as Russia continues ferocious bombardment of Ukraine for second night

Deadly strikes on Kyiv as Russia continues ferocious bombardment of Ukraine for second night


March 9, 2026
Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, marking a second consecutive night of ferocious attacks on the country, as Russia ramps up its bombardment more than three years into the war. At least two people were killed and more than a dozen were wounded in Thursday’s […]
South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol back in custody over insurrection probe

South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol back in custody over insurrection probe


March 9, 2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is back in custody over an independent investigation into his declaration of martial law last year. According to the independent counsel leading the probe, the Seoul Central District Court approved a warrant for Yoon’s re-arrest early Thursday morning, because of concerns over the destruction of evidence. Yoon’s shocking […]
At least four killed and many ‘kidnapped’ in second Houthi attack in a week on Red Sea cargo ship

At least four killed and many ‘kidnapped’ in second Houthi attack in a week on Red Sea cargo ship


March 9, 2026
Rescuers pulled six crew members alive from the Red Sea after Houthi militants attacked and sank a second ship this week, while the fate of another 15 was unknown after the Iran-aligned group said they held some of the seafarers. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the assault that maritime officials say killed four of the […]
Universities threatened with funding cuts under proposed plan to tackle antisemitism in Australia

Universities threatened with funding cuts under proposed plan to tackle antisemitism in Australia


March 9, 2026
Australian universities may lose funding if they’re not judged to be doing enough to address anti-Jewish hate crimes, according to new measures proposed by the country’s first antisemitism envoy. Jillian Segal was appointed to the role a year ago in response to a surge in reports of attacks against Jewish sites and property in Australia, […]
A piece of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree is going on display – and you can hug it

A piece of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree is going on display – and you can hug it


March 9, 2026
The remains of a famous sycamore tree, which stood on Britain’s Roman-built Hadrian’s Wall in northern England for more than 200 years, has found a new home nearly two years after it was illegally felled. The removal of the tree from its spot known as “Sycamore Gap,” a pronounced dip in Hadrian’s Wall, in September […]
EU’s von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote brought by far-right

EU’s von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote brought by far-right


March 9, 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, brought by mainly far-right lawmakers who alleged she and her team undermined trust in the EU through unlawful actions. As expected, the motion failed to get the two-thirds majority it needed to pass. Only 175 members of parliament […]
Critics slam Mexico’s gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they’re fighting for their human rights

Critics slam Mexico’s gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they’re fighting for their human rights


March 9, 2026
The words “Get out of Mexico” are still visible on one shop window as protestors violently kicked in the glass pane. In another clip, “Kill a gringo” is spray-painted on a wall in Mexico City as demonstrators carried placards demanding western foreigners “stop stealing our home.” These were some of the striking scenes at a […]