Israel Defence Minister

Israel resumes ground operations in Gaza after deadly strikes

The Israeli military said Wednesday that it had relaunched a ground offensive in Gaza following renewed airstrikes on the enclave a day prior, breaking a two-month ceasefire with Hamas. The Israel ...

The Hill - 4d

Who is Ronen Bar, the sacked chief of Israel’s Shin Bet security service?

Former special forces soldier made enemies after disagreements with far-right factions in Netanyahu government. Israel supreme court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, the head of ...

The Guardian - 2d

As Israel drops bombs on the occupied West Bank, some fear it will become a new Gaza

Once rare, Israel's use of airstrikes in the occupied West Bank has soared since Oct.

NBC News - Mar. 15

Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony crashed by pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters

Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was interrupted by Pro-Palestine and Pro-Israel protesters.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Middle East latest: Egypt offers proposal to get Israel-Hamas ceasefire back on track, officials say

Officials say Egypt has introduced a new proposal to try and get the Israel-Hamas ceasefire back on track

ABC News - 5h

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for snap election amid trade war with U.S.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a snap election amid a festering trade war and annexation threats from U.S.

NBC News - 19h

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for snap election amid trade war with U.S.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a snap election amid a festering trade war and annexation threats from U.S.

NBC News - 19h

Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas

Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic. Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

More than 50,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run ministry says

More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's military campaign in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

BBC News - 1d

Mark Carney to become Canada’s next prime minister after Liberal Party vote

Canada’s Liberal Party chose its next leader in Mark Carney, and he will soon replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to lead the country. The exact date for Carney, 59, to take office is uncertain, ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Canada's incoming prime minister says he'll meet Trump if Canadian sovereignty is respected

Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s ready to meet with U.S. Donald Trump if he respects Canadian sovereignty and is open to talk about a common approach to trade

ABC News - Mar. 12

An Emirati diplomat identified as having a letter from Trump meets with Iran's foreign minister

An Emirati diplomat earlier identified by Tehran as carrying a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to jump-start talks over Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has met with Iran’s ...

ABC News - Mar. 12

New Canadian Prime Minister Carney will run in Ottawa area district as he seeks to join Parliament

Two officials familiar with the matter say new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will run in an Ottawa area district as he seeks to join Parliament for the first time

ABC News - 1d

Countries can't be forced into Ukraine peace coalition - minister

The UK and France are leading efforts to set up a "coalition of the willing" to protect Ukraine.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Civil Service reforms will be radical, minister vows

Measures including linking the pay of senior civil servants to performance are expected to be unveiled this week.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza

The move, which will mainly affect a single wastewater treatment plant, appeared intended to put pressure on Hamas.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada

The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Mark Carney to replace Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister

Former central bank head accuses Donald Trump of attacking Canadian workers and families

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Chris Mason: The trade-offs ministers are looking at

The government is aiming to save money while also protecting those who cannot work.

BBC News - Mar. 17

Brothers conned into signing over farm to church minister

Helen Fraser said her cousins were not in their right mind to sign power of attorney documents.

BBC News - 5d

UK ministers launch investigation into blaze that shut Heathrow

Airport has reopened but flights have been cancelled because planes and crews are in the wrong place

Financial Times - 1d

Israel halts electricity deliveries to Gaza

Yahoo News - Mar. 9

Israel is driving a revival of Arab solidarity

In a striking historical parallel, the country that once divided the Arabs is now, through its policies and actions, bringing them together.

The Hill - 5d

Israel renews ground operation in Gaza

The land offensive comes after Israeli air strikes killed more than 400 people and shattered a two-month truce with Hamas

Financial Times - 4d

The Israel-Hamas war in maps and charts

A visual guide to the conflict

Financial Times - 2d

Yoel Romero offers former UFC rival Israel Adesanya advice amid losing skid

Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya needs to taper down in training if he wants to rebound. Former UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) is on a three-fight losing skid after ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Strikes in Gaza kill 85 overnight, bringing total since Israel broke ceasefire to nearly 600

Local health officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across he Gaza Strip overnight, bringing the total to nearly 600 killed since Israel shattered the ceasefire.

NBC News - 3d

Monday Briefing

Canada’s next prime minister.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Canada's next prime minister managed the financial crisis, then Brexit and now Trump's trade war

Canada’s next prime minister has helped run two Group of Seven economies in crisis before and now will try to steer Canada through a looming trade war brought by U.S. President Donald Trump, a ...

ABC News - Mar. 10

Trump slams EU for reciprocal tariffs while sitting next to Irish prime minister

President Trump hosted Ireland's prime minister at the White House for St. Patrick's Day. It comes as the European Union, which Ireland is a part of, is set to impose tariffs on $28 billion worth ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister

Montana-based hunting influencer flies out of Australia on Friday after home affairs minister said he couldn’t ‘wait to see the back of this individual’. A US hunting influencer who caused outrage ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Russia launches devastating attack on Ukraine after Trump’s defence of Putin

Latest attacks came hours after Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin was ‘doing what anybody would do’. Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least 14 people and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8