Words won’t save Gaza – The West must stop enabling Israel’s war

Firstly, the UK and its allies must immediately suspend all arms exports and related components to Israel. Current UK measures – suspending just 10 percent of arms licences – are grotesquely inadequate. If the foreign secretary can describe the atrocities being committed by Israel as “an affront to British values”, how can he justify selling British weapons, munitions and components, including parts for F-35 Jets that facilitate such atrocities?
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6.2 earthquake strikes near Crete, Greece; shaking felt as far as Israel and Egypt

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck near the Greek island of Crete on early Thursday, according to seismologists. Shaking was felt across the region, including parts of Israel, Egypt, and Cyprus.
Trump’s treatment of Ramaphosa disappoints South Africans

“On the one hand, there is anger and disappointment [in South Africa] about the way President Donald Trump handled the meeting,” he said. “There is also admiration for the dignity, unity and diversity of the South African delegation. When we couldn’t get our words in, the body language, diversity and dignity of the South African delegation spoke volumes.”
Scientists sound alarm after new NASA report reveals concerning phenomenon in oceans: ‘Earth’s expanding oceans are following suit’

“The rise we saw in 2024 was higher than we expected,” researcher Josh Willis said in a statement. “Every year is a little bit different, but what’s clear is that the ocean continues to rise, and the rate of rise is getting faster and faster.”
