Ben Gvir calls EU ‘antisemitic’ as bloc sanctions Israeli settlers Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has attacked the European Union after it moved to sanction Israeli settlers accused of carrying out violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Writing on X on Monday, Ben Gvir accused the bloc of bias and dismissed its actions. "To expect the antisemitic union to make a moral decision is like expecting the sun to rise in the west.
After electoral collapse, UK Labour risks political oblivion Submitted by Tom Blackburn on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 15:40 A new leader may dislodge Starmer, only to discover that the social foundations underpinning the party machinery have permanently eroded A farm tractor features an image of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and anti-Labour Party messaging during a protest in London on 3 March 2026 (Brook Mitchell/AFP) Off After last week’s elections in England, Scotland and Wales, it wouldn’t be exaggerating to say that the UK Labour Party faces an existential crisis. The party lost nearly 1,500 of its councillors in England, as well as control of the Senedd in Cardiff, which it had held since 1999; this development was especially devastating, given Labour’s historic dominance in Wales. It retreated further in Scotland, too, where Labour’s long decline continues despite periodic claims of revival.
Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon, killing three and wounding four Israeli forces have carried out multiple strikes across southern Lebanon, killing at least three people and injuring four others, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. In the town of Srifa, Israeli forces targeted a health facility, killing one person and wounding four in what officials described as a direct strike on a clinic. In a separate attack, an Israeli drone fired a guided missile at a car in Doueir, killing two people.
Trump says Iran deal ‘very possible’ despite fragile ceasefire US President Donald Trump has said a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran remains within reach, even after warning that the ceasefire is on “life support”. Speaking to reporters, Trump insisted his administration could still secure an agreement, despite repeated setbacks. “I think it’s very possible.
Limiting purchases of bullion is seen as a key step to shoring up the economy during the Middle East crisis Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hasurgedhis countrymen to adopt austerity measures in the wake of the Middle East conflict.
As the government has been devising plans to keep the dollar dominant, China has been making its own moves to increase global influence of the renminbi.
Four Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza The Palestinian health ministry said four Palestinians have been killed since Monday morning across Gaza, with their bodies arriving at hospitals across the strip. According to officials, one person was killed in southern Gaza, two in the central area, and one in the north.
Birmingham jury fails to convict pro-Palestine activist accused of supporting Hamas Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 15:47 Majid Freeman denied terrorism-related charges as the court ordered a retrial over social media posts about Gaza and Palestinian resistance Majid Freeman, also known as Majid Novsarka, appeared before Birmingham Crown Court on charges related to posts he made on X and Instagram in 2023 (Supplied) Off A jury was unable to convict a Palestinian activist who stands accused of supporting terrorism and encouraging support for a proscribed organisation - prompting a retrial. Majid Freeman, also known as Majid Novsarka, from Leicester, appeared before Birmingham Crown Court on charges related to posts he made on X and Instagram in 2023 and 2024 for a two-week trial. The activist faced charges of deliberately encouraging terrorism and openly supporting Hamas - claims the 38-year-old denied.
Trump calls Iran response ‘stupid proposal’ as conflict risks dragging on President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s reply to a US peace proposal, calling it a “stupid proposal” a day after previously branding it “unacceptable”.
Israel has tried to drag US into war on Iran for decades, says former Qatari PM Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 15:57 Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim tells Al Jazeera that Netanyahu is violently reshaping the region, and that Gulf can't rely indefinitely on US Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani in Cairo in May 2013 while serving as Qatari Premier and Foreign Minister (AFP/Gianluigi Guercia) Off A former Qatari prime minister has said that the war on Iran is part of decades-long Israeli efforts to violently reshape the region, and that a unified “Gulf Nato” must be urgently established. Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, who is also the former Qatari foreign minister, made the comments in a wide-ranging interview on Al Jazeera’s Al Muqabala programme. “We are witnessing a major restructuring of the region,” Sheikh Hamad said.
How Andy Burnham stood up to Starmer over Israel and could now reshape UK foreign policy Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 13:45 If he became PM, the Greater Manchester mayor would likely reorient British policy on Israel Andy Burnham speaks at an event on the first day of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool on 28 September, 2025 (AFP) Off Keir Starmer faces an existential battle for his premiership after the Labour Party's stunning losses in last week's local elections. The prime minister has been on the ropes for a while. Many thought he would go after the Peter Mandelson scandal earlier this year, when sordid details emerged about the (now former) ambassador to the US and the Starmer ally's friendship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Following the confirmation of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for former Philippines National Police (PNP) Chief, Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, Ritz Lee Santos III, Executive Director of Amnesty International Philippines, said: “Following the ICC’s confirmation it has issued an arrest warrant for former PNP chief Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, the Philippines government should […] The post Philippines: Police chief ‘Bato’ dela Rosa must be arrested and surrendered to ICC appeared first on Amnesty International .
Israel closes case against officers accused of killing Palestinian family: Report Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 14:23 While an investigation into the incident was opened, the undercover Israeli special forces who shot the family members were not questioned Mustafa Odeh, who was wounded but survived after Israeli soldiers fired on the car carrying his parents and three siblings, is comforted during the funeral of his family in the northern West Bank town of Tammun on 15 March 2026 (Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP) Off The Israeli army is expected to dismiss a case against undercover Israeli special forces who shot to death two Palestinian children and their parents, despite not questioning the officers involved, i24 News reported. In March, Israeli forces opened fire on 37-year-old Ali Bani Odeh's vehicle while he was driving in the northern West Bank town of Tammun, killing him, his wife Waad, 35, and Mohammad and Othman - aged five and seven respectively. Only Mustafa, eight, and Khaled, 12, survived the attack, though they sustained shrapnel wounds to the face and head.
How Palestine Action defendants ended up back in prison Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 16:00 Families of defendants condemn 'cruel' decision after a trial marked by severe restrictions and impossible demands The defendants from left to right: Jordan Devlin, Leona Kamio, Charlotte Head, Fatema Rajwani, Zoe Rogers and Samuel Corner (Screengrab/X) Off The families and lawyers of four Palestine Action defendants found guilty on criminal damage charges have condemned the “cruel” decision to immediately send them back to prison pending sentencing. Last Tuesday, after more than 14 hours of deliberations, Leona Kamio, 30, Samuel Corner, 23, Fatema Rajwani, 21, and Charlotte Head, 29, were found unanimously guilty by jurors at Woolwich Crown Court in London on charges of criminal damage in connection with a raid on an Elbit Systems plant near Bristol on 6 August 2024. Corner was acquitted of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent for striking a police officer with a sledgehammer, but found guilty by a majority of 11 to one of the lower offence of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.
Two Palestinians killed by Israeli army fire in Gaza Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in Gaza on Monday afternoon, Wafa reported. According to medical sources at Al-Shifa hospital, one Palestinian was killed in the Zeitoun neighbourhood and another in Khan Younis.
Israeli soldiers sentenced to military prison for desecrating Christian statues in southern Lebanon An Israeli soldier who was photographed desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon has reportedly been sentenced to 21 days of military prison, according to Israeli media. The soldier who photographed him was sentenced to 14 days. A photo of the soldier placing a cigarette in the mouth of the Virign Mary's statue was posted to social media by soldiers last week and garnered widespread condemnation, representing not a standalone incident of the sort.
Tunisian authorities have intensified their crackdown on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) through court-ordered suspensions and threats of dissolution, judicial and administrative harassment on the pretext of combating “suspicious” foreign funding and protecting “national interests,” Amnesty International said today. Over the past two years, authorities have increasingly targeted organizations working on human rights, migration, anti-racism, election monitoring, corruption, media freedom and social […] The post Tunisia: Dozens of NGOs at risk of dissolution as crackdown on civil society intensifies appeared first on Amnesty International .
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): India is engaging with multiple countries to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist who has spent much of her adult life in and out of prison, will undergo treatment in Tehran after collapsing earlier this month, a foundation run by her family said.
Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers hold phone call Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call on Monday afternoon, according to Iran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ali Reza Enayati. In the call, they discussed the latest diplomatic developments between Iran and the US, mediated by Pakistan. https://t.
