What China wants from Israel-Hamas war.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies, an unlikely development has emerged – China playing the part of peace broker. But there are limits to what it can achieve.…
Anti-war protesters interrupt Antony Blinken at US Senate hearing.
Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza interrupted US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a Senate hearing on Tuesday. Numerous people stood in the crowd and repeatedly yelled “Ceasefire…
Paris police shoot woman at station after threats.
French counter-terrorism police have shot and wounded an unarmed woman in a full veil after she threatened train passengers, Paris authorities say. Officers opened fire eight times when the woman…
Japan: Gunman arrested and remaining hostage freed.
A gunman who barricaded himself in a Japan post office for several hours with hostages has been arrested, local media report. Two women were taken captive by the man in…
Chris Mason: Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos.
As two of Boris Johnson’s closest aides during the pandemic – Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain – prepare to give evidence at the Covid inquiry later, our political editor Chris…
It’s Not Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus—Here’s How to Carve a Boo-tiful Halloween Pumpkin.
There’s no need to be intimidated thanks to these helpful instructions. Happy Halloween! It’s officially the day that all of the costumes, treats and decorations are for. And what decor…
‘Friends’ Stars Open Up About Losing Matthew Perry for the First Time: ‘Utterly Devastated’
The main cast members broke their silence after the death of Perry. The main cast members of Friends have spoken out for the first time after the death of Matthew…
King Charles III will confront Britain’s colonial past when he visits Kenya.
When King Charles III visits Kenya next week, he’ll do something no other member of his family has done in the country. That’s because, in addition to the usual fare…
The male loneliness epidemic and how it affects fathers.
Several years ago, another dad reached out to me after reading my work about being a stay-at-home dad. He was married, had two toddlers and was not coping well. He…
Adults shouting at children can be as harmful to a child’s development as sexual or physical abuse, study finds.
Parents, teachers, coaches and other adults shouting at, denigrating or verbally threatening children can be as damaging to their development as sexual or physical abuse, a new study finds. The…