David Hirst, Guardian's Middle East Expert, Dies at 89
Celebrating the life and legacy of David Hirst, The Guardian's legendary Middle East correspondent whose fearless reporting shaped Western understanding of the region for over five decades.
Celebrating the life and legacy of David Hirst, The Guardian's legendary Middle East correspondent whose fearless reporting shaped Western understanding of the region for over five decades.
Hezbollah's leader issues a stark warning to Cyprus, accusing it of aiding Israeli military operations. The threat escalates tensions as EU leaders convene to discuss Lebanon and potential sanctions, raising fears of a wider regional war.
Critical peace negotiations between the South Sudanese government and rebel factions have broken down in Juba, raising fears of a return to full-scale civil war and worsening a dire humanitarian situation.
Labour MP Zarah Sultana is threatened with legal action by the party after publicly demanding the reinstatement of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, igniting a fresh civil war within the party's ranks.
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 40 people in Gaza and five in Lebanon, marking a severe escalation in regional tensions. The strikes, which hit a school and residential areas, come amidst stalled ceasefire negotiations.
President Macron's government has sparked outrage by authorising a ban on the public display of the Palestinian flag, a move critics are calling a severe crackdown on civil liberties and free expression.
The Oklahoma Republican Party faces internal collapse as far-right activist Charlie Kirk's political arm is accused of attempted bribery to install loyalists, triggering mass resignations and financial crisis.
In a dramatic intervention, senior Conservative Sir John Hayes warns his party must rediscover its traditional values or face electoral oblivion. He condemns the rise of 'woke ideology' and calls for a return to principled conservatism.
Explosive internal rift rocks Labour as Mayor Andy Burnham intervenes to prevent MP Andrew Gwynne from stepping aside, defying Keir Starmer's leadership and exposing deep factional divides within the party.
In a shocking interview, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad admits to the 2013 sarin gas attack on Ghouta that killed hundreds of civilians, marking a grim anniversary with a chilling confession.
Former PM Boris Johnson launches blistering attack on current Tory leadership over catastrophic immigration policy failures, revealing deep party divisions and policy incompetence.
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana engage in a fiery parliamentary confrontation, exposing the deep ideological rift within the Labour movement over the party's future direction and leadership.
The city of Lebanon, Tennessee, finds itself an unlikely target in global tensions after its welcome sign was defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti, leaving locals baffled.
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza, striking Hezbollah in Lebanon as US and Egypt scramble to de-escalate. Latest on the expanding conflict and diplomatic efforts.
Labour MP Zarah Sultana delivers a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing him of purging the left and betraying the party's core values. In a defiant conference speech, she demands the return of a member-led Labour Party.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches extraordinary attack on Reform UK, accusing Nigel Farage's party of undermining democracy and making 'false promises' to voters. The explosive comments reveal deep Conservative fears about electoral wipeout.
Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.
A powerful new documentary, 'Limitation', harnesses shocking archival footage to plunge viewers into the heart of the violent 1991-92 Georgian coup. This visceral film exposes the bloody struggle for power that shaped a nation's destiny.
Republican Governor Spencer Cox launches a stunning critique against far-right figures Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk, condemning their 'anger-tainment' and destructive influence on the GOP and American democracy.
Senior Labour MP Lucy Powell launches extraordinary attack on Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, exposing deep internal rifts over party strategy and leadership loyalty.
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Exclusive: Lebanon's Christian community voices grave concerns over being caught in the crossfire of a potential war between Israel and Hezbollah, fearing a devastating sectarian conflict.
In a powerful display of unity, Beirut's Christian and Muslim communities are bridging divides through a shared celebration of the Arabic language, challenging sectarian tensions.
In a dramatic escalation of the Republican civil war, controversial activist Laura Loomer has officially filed to challenge Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk for his Florida GOP committee seat, setting the stage for a bitter battle over the party's future.
Exclusive report on the devastating use of Iranian-made 'kamikaze drones' by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's Darfur region, marking a dangerous new phase in the civil war and threatening a humanitarian catastrophe.
Channel 4's broadcast of the critically acclaimed 1993 film 'The War Game' has left audiences stunned, with many taking to social media to declare it the most powerful and harrowing war movie ever created.
Exclusive details reveal the harrowing detention of a 60 Minutes team in Lebanon after a botched child recovery operation for Australian mother Sally Faulkner, leading to a high-stakes international custody battle.
US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk faces a storm of criticism after posting a controversial video seemingly glorifying a 'civil war' scenario, with critics branding it dangerous and irresponsible.
Britain faces its gravest constitutional crisis in decades as Tory rebels threaten to sink the PM's flagship Rwanda bill, plunging Westminster into chaos and sparking unprecedented warnings of national collapse.
Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo firmly rejects Spanish calls to dismantle a contentious memorial to Spanish Civil War refugees, escalating tensions in UK-Spain relations.