Four released Palestinians in critical condition, hospitalised in Ramallah

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

Source: Al Jazeera

Watch: Crowds gather to welcome freed Palestinians prisoners

Israel released 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday as Hamas freed three more hostages

Source: BBC

A year after Navalny's death, Russian opposition demoralized

Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent dissident, died on February 16, 2024. Without him, the opposition in Russia remains fragmented, and the political process has ground to a halt.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Santorini: State of emergency declared as tremors continue

The declaration of a state of emergency comes as seismic activity — which has prompted thousands to flee — continues. A 5.2 magnitude quake was recorded on Wednesday evening.

Source: Deutsche Welle

DR Congo M23 rebels enter city of Bukavu

The Rwandan-backed rebels' entry into Bukavu follows their capture of Goma, defying international calls for a ceasefire.

Source: BBC

DR Congo: M23 rebels seize second airport

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi called for Rwanda to be "blacklisted" as rebel forces claimed more territory in the eastern part of Congo. The M23 rebels are backed by the Rwandan …

Source: Deutsche Welle

US Forest Service and National Park Service to fire thousands of workers

Agencies say Trump’s latest push to trim government could impede firefighting efforts and create crises at national parks

The US Forest Service is firing about 3,400 recent hires while the …

Source: The Guardian

Volodymyr Zelensky calls for European army as US backing questioned

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on February 15 for the creation of a European army, as he insisted Kyiv and its backers on the continent must be listened to in …

Source: France 24

Should Ukraine hold a presidential election in 2025?

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is under pressure to hold a presidential election, which has been postponed because of the ongoing war with Russia. However, many experts warn that there are serious …

Source: Deutsche Welle

BRICS currency: Is Trump's tariff threat justified?

The US president has renewed a 100% tariff threat toward BRICS nations over their alleged attempts to create an alternative world reserve currency. DW examines why they are unhappy with …

Source: Deutsche Welle

In Munich, Vance accuses European politicians of censoring free speech

US Vice President JD Vance on February 14 took a swipe at European governments for what he described as their censorship of free speech and their political opponents, while largely …

Source: France 24

Killings across three states shine spotlight on cultlike ‘Zizian’ group

Police search for member currently on the lam from charges linked to killings across the country

The killing of US border patrol agent David Maland near the Canadian border in …

Source: The Guardian