Netanyahu reaffirms decision to cut off Gaza aid: 'no free lunches'

Iain Watson: Dodds exit shows unease over Starmer's tough decisions

Labour MPs have been disciplined in not publicly opposing policies which privately make them queasy, but that may change.

BBC News - 3d

Europe’s only sanctioned oil trader appeals decision citing ‘disinformation’

Niels Troost’s lawyers argue EU may have been influenced by the trader’s estranged former business partner

Financial Times - 1d

What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?

Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made known his own wishes should he face such a crossroads.

The New York Times - 1d

House Democrats investigate DOJ's decision to drop Eric Adams charges

Two Democrats have asked for documents and communications related to the corruption charges against the New York mayor.

CBS News - 3h

What We’re Hearing About the N.F.L.’s Biggest Looming Decisions

Some teams believe a third quarterback has solidified himself as a first-round pick, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 6h

Hamas will pay 'full price' for failing to return Shiri Bibas' remains, Netanyahu says

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would make Hamas pay the full price for failing to return the remains of Shiri Bibas, the mom of the two youngest hostages.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Netanyahu vows 'revenge' after Israel says Hamas sent back wrong body for Shiri Bibas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed "revenge" after the Israeli military said one of the four bodies recently released by Hamas did not include a hostage.

ABC News - Feb. 21

Netanyahu vows to make Hamas pay for not returning body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas

Hamas on Thursday handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages, said to be Shiri Bibas and her two young children, Ariel and Kfir, as well as Oded Lifshitz. But overnight, Israel's defense ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Hamas says Israel evading ceasefire obligations as Netanyahu delays release of 600 Palestinians

The families of some 600 prisoners remain in limbo after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Saturday that he would delay their release, a decision that violated the exchange terms ...

NBC News - Feb. 23

Hamas says Netanyahu ‘sabotaging’ peace deal as Israel steps up West Bank operation – Middle East crisis live

Hamas official Basem Naim says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘preparing atmosphere’ to return to war with Gaza. According to a report from Hebrew media outlet Ynet, Israel has told international ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Israel’s army admits failures on Oct. 7. Its probe of the attack could put pressure on Netanyahu

TEL AVIV, Israel — An investigation by the Israeli military has determined that Hamas was able to carry out the deadliest attack in Israeli history on Oct.

NBC News - 4d

Israel's army admits failures on Oct. 7. Its probe of the attack could put pressure on Netanyahu

An investigation by Israel's military has determined that Hamas was able to carry out the deadliest attack in Israeli history on Oct. 7, 2023, because the much more powerful Israeli army misjudged ...

ABC News - 3d

Arab Leaders Scramble to Counter Trump’s Gaza Plans

Leaders of Gulf states met with their Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts to strategize before a broader Arab summit early next month.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Six hostages released in Gaza as hundreds of Palestinians to be freed

Yahoo News - Feb. 22

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faces a key deadline. Will it last?

The first phase of the ceasefire that paused 15 months of brutal warfare between Israel and Hamas militants is set to end on Saturday

ABC News - Feb. 24

Palestinians struggle to restart their lives in the ruins of Gaza

Palestinians who returned to their homes in northern Gaza after the ceasefire began on Jan. 19 are still struggling to find shelter, food, water and other necessities

ABC News - 6d

Democrats denounce Trump’s gilded vision of Gaza: ‘Despicable’

House Democrats are lashing out at President Trump this week over his vision to turn the Gaza Strip into a luxury playground. The lawmakers said Trump, by promoting a fake video depicting post-war ...

The Hill - 5d

Hamas ready to cede control of Gaza, official says

Hamas is willing to cede political power and administrative governance of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian unity government, but would not disarm unless an independent Palestinian state is achieved.

NBC News - 4d

A rational path forward in Gaza: Give Palestinians a choice

Israel should honor the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which would secure the safe return of the hostages, rather than resuming the war and potentially causing thousands more deaths.

The Hill - 2d

Ramadan begins in Gaza amid a fragile ceasefire

For Palestinians observing Ramadan in Gaza, the Muslim holy month started this year under a fragile ceasefire agreement that paused more than 15 months of the Israel-Hamas war

ABC News - 1d

In Gaza, pottery for those who have lost everything

Palestinians under siege turn to ancient designs made from the clay beneath their feet

Financial Times - 6h

The F.B.I.’s New Boss, and the Foreign Aid Fallout

Plus, a James Bond takeover.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Lessons in foreign aid from a trip to Uganda

When President Trump and Elon Mask brought the shutters down on USAID, I was reminded of things I had seen and heard in Uganda last month while conducting development research there — things that ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?

China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

UK suspension of aid is 'punitive', Rwanda says

Yahoo News - 5d

The human cost of suspending $43bn of US aid

The suspension of billions in US funding has brought the fight against Aids screeching to a halt

Financial Times - 4d

US to axe grants to 10,000 aid organisations

Decision to cut funding comes after secretary of state Marco Rubio reviews projects ‘on an individualised basis’

Financial Times - 4d

Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases

Google enables marketers to target people with serious illnesses and crushing debt—against its policies—as well as the makers of classified defense technology, a WIRED investigation has found.

Wired - Feb. 20

Tony Hawk on turning down $500,000 for Pro Skater: 'The best financial decision of my life'

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk once turned down half a million dollars for Pro Skater. He says it was the "best financial decision" of his life.

CNBC - Feb. 21

UFC Fight Night results, highlights: Song Yadong beats Henry Cejudo after eye poke forces technical decision

Cejudo doomed himself by committing to see Round 3 through

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

Emotionally Intelligent People Use a Brilliant 5-Word Question to Think Clearly and Make Better Decisions

Truly successful people know that the key to clear thinking isn’t taking emotions out of the picture: It’s balancing emotions with logic effectively.

Inc. - Feb. 23

Travis Kelce retirement rumors: Jason Kelce thinks his brother has made decision whether to return to Chiefs

Jason Kelce believes Travis Kelce has made his decision

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

Ariel Atkins trade grades: Sky make another confusing decision, Mystics stock up for rebuild

The Sky traded the No. 3 overall pick and a 2027 first-round pick swap for Atkins

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Giants GM Joe Schoen 'happy' for Saquon Barkley, defends New York's decision to let star RB walk

Barkley just won a title with the rival Eagles

CBS Sports - 6d

Hauler Talk: Behind the scenes of first playoff committee meeting, last-lap caution flag decision-making

The latest episode of the “Hauler Talk” podcast provided a glimpse into the NASCAR playoff committee that held its first meeting two weeks ago at Daytona International Speedway. The panel of more ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d