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Analysis
Hamas agreement, public protests put pressure on Israel to reach ceasefire deal
After 24 hours of fast-breaking and often contradictory actions by both Hamas and Israel’s government, a ceasefire in their catastrophic seven-month war still feels distant. Yet a flurry of diplomatic activity could put the two sides closer to a deal than they’ve been in months.
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In wartime visit, U.S. president offers Israel support but advises caution
U.S. President Joe Biden jetted in on Air Force One on Wednesday to deliver important messages to Israel and its neighbours. He told them the U.S. will support the war against Hamas, but he warned Israel’s leaders to have clear goals and that Palestinian civilians must be protected.
Palestinian workers stranded in West Bank fear for families in Gaza — but refuse to condemn Hamas
Hundreds of Palestinians from Gaza who were working in Israel when Hamas attacked are now trapped in the West Bank, unable to return home. Some told CBC News they fear for their families' safety, but they blame Israel, not Hamas, for the war.
In Morocco, foreign rescue crews find few people to save
Foreign rescue crews are on the ground in Morocco looking for earthquake victims. But they’ve encountered difficult logistics and scenes of destruction that make an miracle rescues unlikely.
Cleaning up London's air has become toxic politics
London, England, has had a pollution-charge zone in the centre of the city since 2019, with strong public backing. Yet plans to expand that zone to cover the entire Greater London area have been met with fury and protests.
Analysis
BBC is trying to keep names out of sex allegations involving a top host, but time may be running out
The BBC, one of the world’s most trusted news brands, has devoted wall-to-wall coverage this week to a top presenter accused in the sexual exploitation of a child. But it's messy. There are no names. The evidence is conflicting. And reputations hang in the balance as the broadcaster faces intense scrutiny for its handling of the situation.
Analysis
With chaos consuming France, police rules for firing their guns are under scrutiny
France is facing some of its worst violence in decades in the aftermath of the police shooting of a 17-year-old at a police traffic stop. Many blame the government's culture of letting police solve their problems, along with a new law that empowered officers to fire their weapons more easily.
Analysis
Is the first use of nuclear weapons ever justified? A top adviser to Vladimir Putin now says yes
A hawkish Russian analyst with President Vladimir Putin’s ear ignites a debate over whether it's time for the Kremlin to use a nuclear weapon to end the war in Ukraine. The escalation of nuclear threats — some coming from Russia's top political thinkers — coincides with Ukraine's counteroffensive.
CBC IN SOUTH SUDAN
Scorching heat, congested camps and a perilous journey await many fleeing Sudan's violence
Along South Sudan’s border, right on the edge of a country at war, a CBC News team observed a huge humanitarian effort struggling to cope with the fallout from Sudan’s bloodshed.
Are Russia's youth buying into the 'genocidal language of the state' — or is there hope for a better future?
While his assessment has its detractors, Canadian author and Russia expert Ian Garner believes fascist views now permeate Russia's young people to such a degree that the chances of a lasting peace following the war in Ukraine are remote.