The UN has expressed concern that the ceasefire in Gaza could be endangered by Israel’s assault on the West Bank city of Jenin, which has involved what the UN human rights spokesperson labelled “unnecessary or disproportionate use of force”. Thameen al-Kheetan, of the UN human rights office, called Israeli tactics in Jenin “deadly operations”, after…
The percentage of people 65 or older has rapidly increased over the last 100 years. This group grew about five times faster than the total population between 1920 and 2020. Baby boomers, who started turning 65 in 2011, are primarily behind this growth spurt. The sixtysomethings of today are also living longer than previous generations….
More than 1,000 flights were cancelled and a number of main roads closed as millions of people in the UK and Ireland were asked to stay home amid red “danger to life” warnings owing to a rare “weather bomb” brought by Storm Éowyn. Rail and ferry services were cancelled on Friday as the storm left…
Friday afternoon in Paris was a big one for the British designer Kim Jones. The artistic director not only presented his latest menswear collection for Dior, he also collected the prestigious Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur, a rarity for someone from outside France. In a fashion moment par excellence, the award was presented to him…
WNBA star Napheesa Collier on new Unrivaled league, UConn’s Geno Auriemma and more Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier explains why she started the Unrivaled league and how she hopes it will improve the lives of players and coaches across women’s basketball. It is hard to resist the temptation to say, “We told you so.” For…
Indigenous communities and allies will mark Invasion Day, or Survival Day, on 26 January with marches, rallies and gatherings for ceremonies and festivals across the country. Here’s a guide to what’s happening in each state and territory. New South Wales Sydney At 5.20am, the Sydney Opera House sails will light up with an artwork by…