Four released Palestinians in critical condition, hospitalised in Ramallah

Released Palestinians report severe malnutrition and physical abuse in Israeli prisons.

Source: Al Jazeera

Family of British couple held in Iran on ‘security’ grounds work to secure return

Craig and Lindsay Foreman named by relatives who say they are engaging with UK government about situation

A British couple who have been detained in Iran have been named by …

Source: The Guardian

The West has been in denial about censorship for far too long

It is time for Western societies to stop lecturing others and open their eyes to their own realities of repression.

Source: Al Jazeera

Amazon workers vote against unionizing a North Carolina warehouse

Workers voted against joining a grassroots union called Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment, or CAUSE

Source: NPR

Israel-Hamas - Sixth hostage-prisoner exchange: 'Today, we saw a sad face'

Our correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky interviewed Cécila Cohen, a friend of a family whose two sons were in captivity—one of whom was freed today.

Source: France 24

JD Vance decried as extremist over attack on UK abortion clinic safe zones

US vice-president’s comments, part of a wide-ranging tirade against Europe, called inaccurate and misogynistic

JD Vance has been labelled an “extremist” after he launched a broadside against the UK’s efforts …

Source: The Guardian

Australian Open: Sinner beats Zverev to retain title

Italy's Jannik Sinner has defeated Alexander Zverev of Germany to win his second consecutive Australian Open title.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Ozempic, Wegovy may help mental health, substance disorders

An observational analysis has found that the drugs may lower the risk of substance abuse and cognitive issues. But the findings need clinical testing.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Israel, Hamas complete their latest exchange as ceasefire's first phase has just 2 weeks left

Israel and Hamas completed the sixth exchange of hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners on February 15 with just over two weeks remaining in the initial phase of their fragile …

Source: France 24

Europe to be excluded from Russia-Ukraine peace talks, US envoy confirms

US confirms Europe excluded from Ukraine peace talks aimed at ending Russia's war.

Source: Al Jazeera

STIs in Europe: Gonorrhea and syphilis hit record highs

Sexually transmitted infections are rising in Europe, especially gonorrhea and syphilis, among younger adults. But one STI has seen a huge drop in cases, and scientists don't know why.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Fact check: Myths about Dresden 1945 victim numbers debunked

Eighty years ago, Allied bombers destroyed huge parts of Dresden, killing thousands. Those exploiting the attacks for political ends often give casualty figures vastly higher than is historically certified. A …

Source: Deutsche Welle