Indonesians boycott McDonald’s, Starbucks over support for Israel

Boycott follows McDonald’s Israel's announcement that it donated free meals to the Israeli military.

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The US is facing a loneliness ‘epidemic’. Can art help reverse the trend?

Physician and Harvard professor Jeremy Nobel believes art can help foster connections in a time of increasing isolation.

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Why has David Cameron returned to front-line politics in the UK?

Former British prime minister becomes foreign secretary in political shock.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/11/13/why-has-david-cameron-returned-to-front-line-politics-in-the-uk?traffic_source=rss

Gaza’s two biggest hospitals cease operations as WHO warns of rising deaths

UN agency says three nurses killed at Al-Shifa, as WHO calls for immediate ceasefire to halt loss of life.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 628

As the war enters, its 628th day, these are the main developments.

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Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault

Founder of one of Canada's largest clothing brands is convicted of charges linked to incidents between 1988 and 2005.

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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv calling for release of captives

A smaller group of anti-government protesters defied a crackdown on anti-war voices and demanded a ceasefire.

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Ukraine military officer had key role in Nord Stream sabotage, reports say

President Zelenskyy has denied Ukraine was behind blasts that cut off major route for Russian gas exports to Europe.

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Turkey’s ‘Saturday mothers’ allowed to hold vigil for first time since 2018

Relatives of victims of enforced disappearances in the 80s and 90s held a sit-in in Istanbul following a court ruling.

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Two premature babies die, 37 under threat at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital

Neonatal intensive care unit stops working at under-siege facility with power outages and no fuel.

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Debate or no debate, Trump still commands the 2024 Republican race

Experts say Trump is acting more like an incumbent than a traditional candidate in a packed presidential primary field.

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Australian arms exports to Israel in focus amid court case, port protests

Legal action and protests at Australian ports put spotlight on Australian weapons exports to Israel.

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Independence march: Smaller crowds expected at Poland’s nationalist rally

After the right suffered at a recent election and amid internal divisions, fewer are likely to join the annual event.

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Israel revises down toll from October 7 attack to ‘around 1,200’

Israeli officials say the original death toll of 1,400 included unidentified corpses now believed to be Hamas fighters.

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This Israel war has no mercy, Gaza rescue workers say

Civil defence members work around the clock with limited resources and no guarantee of their safety, witnessing horrors.

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Israel strikes Gaza’s biggest hospital complex, health officials say

Israel's military has claimed Hamas operates at al-Shifa, which the armed group and hospital officials have denied.

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Former Biden campaign staffers call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Letter by Democratic campaigners adds to pressure for ending war, as US president says 'no possibility' of ceasefire.

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Portugal’s president calls snap elections in March after PM resigns

Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced resignation after chief of staff was arrested amid corruption probe.

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More than 1,000 USAID employees sign letter backing Gaza ceasefire

Letter by US aid agency staffers says humanitarian assistance is largely 'rendered moot' amid intensifying violence.

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Why are US Republicans pushing for aid to Israel but not Ukraine?

Experts say a fractured Republican Party is increasingly turning away from Ukraine in favour of support for Israel.

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Q&A: Former UN expert stresses Israel’s occupation of Gaza never ended

Al Jazeera speaks to former UN special rapporteur Michael Lynk about reality of Israel's control over besieged enclave.

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