UN rights chief 'horrified' by mass grave reports at Gaza hospitals
The UN's human rights chief has said he is "horrified" by the destruction of Gaza's Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals and the reports of "mass graves" being found at the sites after Israeli raids.
Volker Türk called for independent investigations into the deaths.
Palestinian officials said they had exhumed 283 bodies at Nasser, some with their hands tied. It is not clear how they died or when they were buried.
Israel's military said claims that it buried bodies there were "baseless". read more
The UN's human rights chief has said he is "horrified" by the destruction of Gaza's Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals and the reports of "mass graves" being found at the sites after Israeli raids.
Volker Türk called for independent investigations into the deaths.
Palestinian officials said they had exhumed 283 bodies at Nasser, some with their hands tied. It is not clear how they died or when they were buried.
Israel's military said claims that it buried bodies there were "baseless". read more
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by New York's top court, on the basis that he did not receive a fair trial.
The Court of Appeals found that prosecutors were allowed to call witnesses whose accusations were not part of the charges against him.
Its ruling said that meant he was tried on past behaviour and not solely on the crimes he was charged with.
Weinstein, 72, will remain in prison for a separate conviction for rape. read more
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by New York's top court, on the basis that he did not receive a fair trial.
The Court of Appeals found that prosecutors were allowed to call witnesses whose accusations were not part of the charges against him.
Its ruling said that meant he was tried on past behaviour and not solely on the crimes he was charged with.
Weinstein, 72, will remain in prison for a separate conviction for rape. read more
Columbia campus protester apologises for 'kill Zionists' comments
A leader of students protesting the war in Gaza at Columbia University has apologised after video emerged of him saying "Zionists don't deserve to live".
Khymani James, 20, said he was "unusually upset" and "misspoke in the heat of the moment".
On Friday, Columbia announced that he had been banned from campus.
Protests which began at Columbia in New York City have since spread to campuses across the US. read more
A leader of students protesting the war in Gaza at Columbia University has apologised after video emerged of him saying "Zionists don't deserve to live".
Khymani James, 20, said he was "unusually upset" and "misspoke in the heat of the moment".
On Friday, Columbia announced that he had been banned from campus.
Protests which began at Columbia in New York City have since spread to campuses across the US. read more
Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package
The Pentagon says it will "rush" Patriot air defence missiles and artillery ammunition to Ukraine as part of its new military aid package.
However Patriot systems for launching the missiles will not be sent, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Patriots were "urgently" needed to face a growing Russian air threat and "can and should save lives right now".
On Saturday, Ukraine said Russia had carried out another massive air attack. read more
The Pentagon says it will "rush" Patriot air defence missiles and artillery ammunition to Ukraine as part of its new military aid package.
However Patriot systems for launching the missiles will not be sent, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Patriots were "urgently" needed to face a growing Russian air threat and "can and should save lives right now".
On Saturday, Ukraine said Russia had carried out another massive air attack. read more
Campus protests: Hundreds arrested at universities across US as Gaza demonstrations continue
Hundreds more people were arrested at college campuses across the US on Saturday as student protests against the war in Gaza continue.
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was among those detained by police.
Protestors are demanding institutions boycott companies and individuals with ties to Israel.
But some Jewish students have complained about alleged antisemitism from some demonstrators. read more
Hundreds more people were arrested at college campuses across the US on Saturday as student protests against the war in Gaza continue.
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was among those detained by police.
Protestors are demanding institutions boycott companies and individuals with ties to Israel.
But some Jewish students have complained about alleged antisemitism from some demonstrators. read more
Palestinian leader appeals to US to stop Israel's Rafah offensive
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the US is the only country that can stop Israel from attacking Rafah, the southern Gaza city where more than a million people are taking refuge.
Mr Abbas, who runs parts of the occupied West Bank, said any attack could see Palestinians flee Gaza.
Israel has consistently vowed to carry out an offensive in Rafah.
US President Joe Biden "reiterated his clear position" on Rafah to Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu in a call on Sunday. read more
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the US is the only country that can stop Israel from attacking Rafah, the southern Gaza city where more than a million people are taking refuge.
Mr Abbas, who runs parts of the occupied West Bank, said any attack could see Palestinians flee Gaza.
Israel has consistently vowed to carry out an offensive in Rafah.
US President Joe Biden "reiterated his clear position" on Rafah to Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu in a call on Sunday. read more
Secret document says Iran security forces molested and killed teen protester
An Iranian teenager was sexually assaulted and killed by three men working for Iran's security forces, a leaked document understood to have been written by those forces says.
It has let us map what happened to 16-year-old Nika Shakarami who vanished from an anti-regime protest in 2022.
Her body was found nine days later. The government claimed she killed herself.
We put the report's allegations to Iran's government and its Revolutionary Guards. They did not respond. read more
An Iranian teenager was sexually assaulted and killed by three men working for Iran's security forces, a leaked document understood to have been written by those forces says.
It has let us map what happened to 16-year-old Nika Shakarami who vanished from an anti-regime protest in 2022.
Her body was found nine days later. The government claimed she killed herself.
We put the report's allegations to Iran's government and its Revolutionary Guards. They did not respond. read more
Israel accused of possible war crime over killing of West Bank boy
In the early afternoon of 29 November last year, several Palestinian boys descended on to their street in the occupied West Bank, where they often played together.
Minutes later, two of them lay dead from gunshots fired by Israeli soldiers - Basil, 15, and eight-year-old Adam.
As part of an investigation into the conduct of Israel's security forces in the West Bank, which has been under military occupation for more than half a century, the BBC has pieced together what happened on the day the two boys were killed. read more
In the early afternoon of 29 November last year, several Palestinian boys descended on to their street in the occupied West Bank, where they often played together.
Minutes later, two of them lay dead from gunshots fired by Israeli soldiers - Basil, 15, and eight-year-old Adam.
As part of an investigation into the conduct of Israel's security forces in the West Bank, which has been under military occupation for more than half a century, the BBC has pieced together what happened on the day the two boys were killed. read more
Iran charges journalists after BBC report on teen protester's death
Iran's judiciary has filed charges against "a number of journalists and activists" after the publication of a BBC report alleging men working for the security forces sexually assaulted and killed a 16-year-old protester.
The judiciary-run Mizan news agency described the BBC Eye investigation into Nika Shakarami's death in 2022 as "fake, incorrect and full of mistakes".
It did not identify the individuals summoned for allegedly "disrupting the psychological security of society".
But two Iranian journalists who had commented on the report online said prosecutors had opened cases against them. read more
Iran's judiciary has filed charges against "a number of journalists and activists" after the publication of a BBC report alleging men working for the security forces sexually assaulted and killed a 16-year-old protester.
The judiciary-run Mizan news agency described the BBC Eye investigation into Nika Shakarami's death in 2022 as "fake, incorrect and full of mistakes".
It did not identify the individuals summoned for allegedly "disrupting the psychological security of society".
But two Iranian journalists who had commented on the report online said prosecutors had opened cases against them. read more
Turkey halts trade with Israel over 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza
Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza, citing the "worsening humanitarian tragedy" in the strip.
The Turkish trade ministry said the measures would be in place until Israel allowed an "uninterrupted and sufficient flow" of aid into Gaza.
Trade between the two countries was worth almost $7bn (£5.6bn) last year.
Israel's foreign minister accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of acting like a "dictator". read more
Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza, citing the "worsening humanitarian tragedy" in the strip.
The Turkish trade ministry said the measures would be in place until Israel allowed an "uninterrupted and sufficient flow" of aid into Gaza.
Trade between the two countries was worth almost $7bn (£5.6bn) last year.
Israel's foreign minister accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of acting like a "dictator". read more
Israel-Gaza war: Ceasefire talks intensify in Cairo
Efforts have intensified to secure a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, with talks resuming in Cairo on Saturday.
Hamas said its delegation was travelling in a "positive spirit" after studying the latest truce proposal.
"We are determined to secure an agreement in a way that fulfils Palestinians' demands," it said.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said "taking the ceasefire should be a no-brainer" for the militant group. read more
Efforts have intensified to secure a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, with talks resuming in Cairo on Saturday.
Hamas said its delegation was travelling in a "positive spirit" after studying the latest truce proposal.
"We are determined to secure an agreement in a way that fulfils Palestinians' demands," it said.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said "taking the ceasefire should be a no-brainer" for the militant group. read more
Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Israel closes Kerem Shalom crossing as missiles fired from Gaza
Israel has closed the Kerem Shalom crossing with the Gaza Strip after 10 rockets were fired, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has said.
At least 10 people were injured in the attack by Hamas, Israeli media report.
The crossing is one of the few routes to get humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The attack comes as mediators in Egypt hold talks to broker a ceasefire - and to release Israeli hostages. Israel has said it will not accept Hamas's demands to end the Gaza war. read more
Israel has closed the Kerem Shalom crossing with the Gaza Strip after 10 rockets were fired, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has said.
At least 10 people were injured in the attack by Hamas, Israeli media report.
The crossing is one of the few routes to get humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The attack comes as mediators in Egypt hold talks to broker a ceasefire - and to release Israeli hostages. Israel has said it will not accept Hamas's demands to end the Gaza war. read more
Al Jazeera office raided as Israel takes channel off air
Israel's government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet agreed to the closure while the war in Gaza is ongoing.
Police raided the Qatari broadcaster's office at the Ambassador hotel in Jerusalem on Sunday.
Al Jazeera called claims it was a threat to Israeli security a "dangerous and ridiculous lie".
The channel said it reserved the right to "pursue every legal step". read more
Israel's government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet agreed to the closure while the war in Gaza is ongoing.
Police raided the Qatari broadcaster's office at the Ambassador hotel in Jerusalem on Sunday.
Al Jazeera called claims it was a threat to Israeli security a "dangerous and ridiculous lie".
The channel said it reserved the right to "pursue every legal step". read more
Israel criticises terms of Gaza ceasefire with Hamas but talks go on
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said a proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire is "far from Israel's basic requirements" but negotiations will continue.
His comments came after Hamas said it had accepted the truce terms offered by Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
"The ball is now in Israel's court," an official in the Palestinian group said.
Overnight, Israeli forces and tanks were seen near the Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza, reports in Israeli media said. read more
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said a proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire is "far from Israel's basic requirements" but negotiations will continue.
His comments came after Hamas said it had accepted the truce terms offered by Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
"The ball is now in Israel's court," an official in the Palestinian group said.
Overnight, Israeli forces and tanks were seen near the Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza, reports in Israeli media said. read more
Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels face off on tense day in court
For years, Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump have been locked in a public battle over an alleged sexual encounter, a hush-money deal paid by the former president's fixer, and their respective efforts to own the very public narrative.
Those tensions - and the salacious details that surround them - spilled out in court on Tuesday when Ms Daniels took the stand in Mr Trump's criminal trial to face him in court for the first time.
The former adult-film star, wearing loose-fitting black clothes and her hair pinned back, did not look at the former president for most of the day, except when she noted his dark blue suit after she was asked to point him out. read more
For years, Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump have been locked in a public battle over an alleged sexual encounter, a hush-money deal paid by the former president's fixer, and their respective efforts to own the very public narrative.
Those tensions - and the salacious details that surround them - spilled out in court on Tuesday when Ms Daniels took the stand in Mr Trump's criminal trial to face him in court for the first time.
The former adult-film star, wearing loose-fitting black clothes and her hair pinned back, did not look at the former president for most of the day, except when she noted his dark blue suit after she was asked to point him out. read more
Israel reopens key Kerem Shalom border crossing for Gaza aid
Israel says it is reopening the Kerem Shalom crossing with southern Gaza for aid deliveries, four days after it was closed because of Hamas rocket fire.
Lorries from Egypt with food, water and medicine have arrived at the crossing, according to the Israeli military.
The UN had expressed alarm on Tuesday over what it called Israel's "choking off" of Gaza's two main aid arteries. read more
Israel says it is reopening the Kerem Shalom crossing with southern Gaza for aid deliveries, four days after it was closed because of Hamas rocket fire.
Lorries from Egypt with food, water and medicine have arrived at the crossing, according to the Israeli military.
The UN had expressed alarm on Tuesday over what it called Israel's "choking off" of Gaza's two main aid arteries. read more
Israeli operation leaves Rafah's hospitals overwhelmed
Even without a full-scale Israeli ground invasion, Rafah's medical facilities have been overwhelmed.
Medics say more than a million people sheltering in the southern Gaza city are at risk of being deprived of healthcare after the Israeli military began a "limited" operation against Hamas on its eastern outskirts on Monday.
The largest of the city's three partially functioning hospitals, Abu Youssef al-Najjar, had to be hastily abandoned the following day after staff received an evacuation order and there was fighting nearby. read more
Even without a full-scale Israeli ground invasion, Rafah's medical facilities have been overwhelmed.
Medics say more than a million people sheltering in the southern Gaza city are at risk of being deprived of healthcare after the Israeli military began a "limited" operation against Hamas on its eastern outskirts on Monday.
The largest of the city's three partially functioning hospitals, Abu Youssef al-Najjar, had to be hastily abandoned the following day after staff received an evacuation order and there was fighting nearby. read more
US says Israel may have breached international law with American weapons in Gaza
The US says Israel may have used American-supplied weapons in breach of international humanitarian law in some instances during the war in Gaza.
It is "reasonable to assess" that those arms have been used in ways "inconsistent" with Israel's obligations, says the state department.
But it added that the US did not have complete information in its assessment and that shipments could continue.
The report was submitted to Congress on Friday after a delay. read more
The US says Israel may have used American-supplied weapons in breach of international humanitarian law in some instances during the war in Gaza.
It is "reasonable to assess" that those arms have been used in ways "inconsistent" with Israel's obligations, says the state department.
But it added that the US did not have complete information in its assessment and that shipments could continue.
The report was submitted to Congress on Friday after a delay. read more
Vladimir Putin set to transfer Sergei Shoigu from Russian defence ministry
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to replace his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, the Kremlin has announced.
The 68-year-old has been in the role since 2012 and is to be appointed the head of Russia's Security Council.
Papers published by the upper chamber of the Russian parliament said Mr Shoigu will be replaced by Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov.
Mr Shoigu has played a key role in Russia's war with Ukraine. read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to replace his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, the Kremlin has announced.
The 68-year-old has been in the role since 2012 and is to be appointed the head of Russia's Security Council.
Papers published by the upper chamber of the Russian parliament said Mr Shoigu will be replaced by Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov.
Mr Shoigu has played a key role in Russia's war with Ukraine. read more