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Heavy rain leaves tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza, officials say
Civil defence teams received more than 1500 calls for help overnight.
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Thousands join Palestine marches in London and Berlin to end Gaza horror
Organised marches in the capitals of the UK and Germany called for Israel to stop strikes.
Israelis scarred by October 7 attack weigh Netanyahu’s political future
Some survivors see this month's election as a long-delayed reckoning for Israel's leaders.
UN chief calls for Gaza ceasefire before anniversary of October 7 attack
Antonio Guterres said both sides had suffered losses and the killing must end.
Macklemore’s Palestine benefit concerts sell out after Ed Sheeran tour exit
Proceeds from the rapper's gigs will go to organisations supporting Palestinians.
Palestinian football: Travel bans, bombed stadiums and dead heroes - Inside the battle to keep the game alive in Gaza
Gaza hosted its first organised football match in almost three years this month.
UN: Gaza enduring world’s worst economic crisis as Israel denies genocide
A UN report says 90% of businesses are destroyed and prices are 270% higher than in 2022.
Hollywood star arrested, delegates walk out on Netanyahu during fiery speech to UN
The Israeli leader used his address at the United Nations to denounce Israel's critics.
Macklemore launches Free Palestine Tour after being kicked off Sheeran stage
The rapper has announced dates in the UK, France and Ireland, with US dates to come.
Ed Sheeran mural in Dunedin vandalised again
Ed Sheeran’s Dunedin mural has been vandalised for the second time in a week.
'He is shady': Ed Sheeran's cousin calls him a 'coward' and 'not a good human'
The singer's cousin launched a scathing attack on social media.
'I'm so sorry': Ed Sheeran breaks down in tears over Macklemore row
Ed Sheeran cried on stage in Philadelphia while condemning Gaza devastation.
Macklemore pledges $1.75m in tour earnings to Palestinian organisations
The rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after pro-Palestinian comments at a US show.
US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
Washington cited the PLO and PA's failure to reform and support peace.
NFL player fined for wearing name of Palestinian girl in match
Kyrie Irving offered to pay Al-Shaair’s fine after the NFL punished his tribute.
Greta Thunberg leads the pro-Palestinian backlash aimed at Ed Sheeran
Rapper Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's tour for saying 'free Palestine' at a show.
Gaza apartment block collapse kills 21 people, including 12 children
Most of the buildings in Gaza have been severely damaged or destroyed by Israeli strikes.
Trump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years
Washington Post: Israel has used the huge bombs to devastating effect in Gaza and Lebanon.
'Sheer madness': Stars react after Ed Sheeran drops Macklemore from tour
The American rapper was set to open for Sheeran at a number of shows across the US.
Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp
An Israeli strike hit a residential building in Gaza City's Al-Shati camp.
Netanyahu denies claims he ignored October 7 Hamas attack warnings
The Israeli leader's critics are calling for him to step down as prime minister.
These generals fought for Israel. Now they see ‘Jewish terrorism’ as the threat
New York Times: 'This is ethnic cleansing, to put it simply.'
Paramount accuses Mark Ruffalo of anti-Semitic tropes over merger
Paramount condemned the actor's claims about its proposed Warner Bros merger.
How AI is an 'exaggerator' of domestic and global threats to NZ security
NZSIS chief Andrew Hampton on Winston Peters and the mainstreaming of extreme language.