NewsNewsMiddle EastGaza: A mother's desperate plea to feed her babyGazans are facing food shortages, as the WHO warns thousands of children are acutely malnourished.12 hrs agoMiddle EastIran hands Nobel winner fresh jail term - lawyerThe peace prize laureate was convicted of spreading “propaganda against the system”, her lawyer says.7 hrs agoMiddle EastIsrael announces daily military pause on Gaza road to let in aidIsrael's military emphasised that the pauses were not a ceasefire, and combat would continue in Rafah.3 days agoMiddle EastAt least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heatJordan's foreign ministry said its nationals had died "after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave".2 days agoMiddle EastEight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF saysThe soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded.3 days agoMiddle EastIran hands Nobel winner fresh jail term - lawyerThe peace prize laureate was convicted of spreading “propaganda against the system”, her lawyer says.7 hrs agoMiddle EastIsraeli PM scraps war cabinet after key departuresThe move comes just over a week after two centrist politicians quit the top decision-making body. 1 day agoMiddle EastMilitary ‘pause’ on Gaza road inflames divisions in Israeli governmentThe announcement of a "local, tactical pause" in fighting triggered a furious response from far-right ministers.2 days agoMiddle EastIsrael announces daily military pause on Gaza road to let in aidIsrael's military emphasised that the pauses were not a ceasefire, and combat would continue in Rafah.3 days agoMiddle EastWhy 800 people fled a sun-kissed Mediterranean villageMost of Alma al-Shaab in southern Lebanon has fled after heavy Israeli bombardment.3 days agoMiddle EastIranian convicted of war crimes freed in Swedish swapHamid Noury has returned to Tehran in exchange for two Swedish citizens detained by Iran.3 days agoWorldAid convoy denied entry to northern Gaza, UN saysUnicef spokesman James Elder says severely malnourished children will not get the supplies they need.4 days agoMiddle EastHouthi missile attack severely injures sailor, US saysThe latest attack comes a day after the Iranian-backed group attacked another ship in the Red Sea.5 days agoMiddle EastEvidence of Iran and UAE drones used in Sudan warThe Sudanese army and RSF are both accused of importing foreign drones, violating a UN arms embargo.6 days agoAfricaFeaturesIn Pictures: Eid al-Adha celebrations around the worldIn pictures: Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha around the world.1 day ago'Forced to speak in a whisper' - 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lawyerThe peace prize laureate was convicted of spreading “propaganda against the system”, her lawyer says.7 hrs agoMiddle East12 hrs agoGaza: A mother's desperate plea to feed her babyGazans are facing food shortages, as the WHO warns thousands of children are acutely malnourished.12 hrs agoMiddle East1 day agoIsraeli PM scraps war cabinet after key departuresThe move comes just over a week after two centrist politicians quit the top decision-making body. 1 day agoMiddle East2 days agoAt least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heatJordan's foreign ministry said its nationals had died "after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave".2 days agoMiddle East2 days agoMilitary ‘pause’ on Gaza road inflames divisions in Israeli governmentThe announcement of a "local, tactical pause" in fighting triggered a furious response from far-right ministers.2 days agoMiddle East3 days agoIsrael announces military pause on Gaza road to let in aidIsrael's military emphasised that the pauses were not a ceasefire, and combat would continue in Rafah.3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoEight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF saysThe soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded.3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoWhy 800 people fled a sun-kissed Mediterranean villageMost of Alma al-Shaab in southern Lebanon has fled after heavy Israeli bombardment.3 days agoMiddle East4 days agoUS sanctions Israeli group over attacks on Gaza aidAn activist group with ties to West Bank settlers is accused of attacking convoys headed for Gaza. 4 days agoMiddle East