New UN death toll: At least 350,000 people killed in Syria’s war
The UN human rights office says the death toll is ‘certainly an under-count’ due to a strict methodology used.
‘Release or death’: Palestinian in Israeli jail stops medication
Amin Shweiki, 61, refuses to take insulin injections in protest against months-long detention without trial or charge.

Bitcoin slumps as China bans all cryptocurrency transactions
China has declared all crypto-related transactions illicit, in toughest blow yet to the crypto industry.
Tunisia headed towards instability, analysts warn
President’s latest move to extend power is a threat to democracy that’s likely to spur political unrest, observers say.
Aukus: In sign of easing tensions, Macron holds call with Johnson
British PM Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron hold first talks since diplomatic row began.
Petrol stations close in UK amid shortage of truck drivers
Government urges Brits against panic buying as shortage of hauliers stretches supply chains to breaking point.
Taliban official says strict punishment, executions, will return
Taliban leader Mullah Nooruddin Turabi says punishments such as ‘cutting off hands’ was necessary for ‘security’.
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