The United Nations on Monday raised “ethnic cleansing” concerns following Israel’s operation to displace by force more than 3,000 Palestinians from their homes in Hebron in the West Bank after two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint…
The French government met student representatives on Monday (October 26) following weeks of unrest. Students who had been demanding a meeting for weeks hail progress. Nonetheless they are now calling for fresh demonstrations next Saturday (October 31) to press for…
Climate activists in Brazil are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His last four years in power saw a record decrease in deforestation in the world’s largest rainforest.
Israel’s defence minister denied on Monday (October 26) reports of a rift between PM Netanyahu and the army over Iran, before the vote. Netanyahu has campaigned heavily on his security credentials, insisting only he can “finish the job” in the…
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday (October 25), defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.
Israeli presidential candidate Gadi Eisenkot’s pledge made Sunday to “heal” Israeli society after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s divisive tenure resonated with some voters attending his final campaign rally before polling begins Tuesday. Netanyahu meanwhile received fresh backing for re-election from…
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Christopher Sabatini, Director of Chatham House’s Latin America Programme. Sabatini examines how Lula’s campaign reinvention, youth mobilisation, and the changing dynamics of Bolsonarismo are reshaping Brazil’s political landscape. By embracing social media, mobilising younger…
Israelis can’t vote from abroad, so tens of thousands of expats are expected to fly home for the election. At Tel Aviv airport, supporters of opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot are already waiting at arrivals. A “Fly and Vote” initiative helps…
In this arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim brings us a roundup of the big music releases and news of the week, from US rapper Macklemore’s charity stadium shows to raise money for Palestine, to the return of R’n’B crooner…
The French government sought to draw a line Monday under weeks of protests that have been marred by violence, with President Emmanuel Macron heading to Marseille. France has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living, with…