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‘God help us’ pleas after Turkey-Syria earthquake as hospitals are overwhelmed – BBC Newsnight
The devastation in Turkey and Northern Syria from two earthquakes is on a scale unmatched in decades and it covers an area already ravaged by war, poverty and a refugee crisis. Thousands are dead and the number of people who’ve lost their lives is likely to increase dramatically. This was a region where there hadn’t been an earthquake for more than 100 years, and there…
How do people feel about Brexit three years on? – BBC Newsnight
The Brexit referendum of 2016 divided the UK. For some Brexit was an exhilarating opportunity, for others a self-inflicted wound. It led to the immediate downfall of former prime minister David Cameron, the tormenting and eventual toppling of his successor Theresa May, and along the way it raised questions about the durability of the United Kingdom. So three years after the UK left the EU,…
Israel’s political dividing lines return amid intensifying violence – BBC Newsnight
The past 12 months have been the most lethal year for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank in decades. Nine more were killed today during an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian presidency is describing it as a “massacre”. The Israel Defense Forces said its troops entered the city of Jenin to arrest a “terror squad” which was planning violent attacks….
How are Britain’s cold homes impacting health? – BBC Newsnight
When it’s bitterly cold in Britain more people die, and much of those deaths are preventable. Indeed, experts point out that far colder countries have fewer excess winter deaths. The UK has some of the least energy efficient homes in Western Europe – many are old and less able to keep heat in. There’s never been more public money going into helping the nation pay…
Ukraine war: What is the way ahead for war crime investigations? – BBC Newsnight
As more Russian missiles hit Ukrainian towns and cities, investigations are underway to see if they amount to war crimes. A lot of attention has been focussed on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the possibility of creating a special tribunal to prosecute any alleged transgressions. Newsnight’s Diplomatic Editor Mark Urban examines the vexed issue of prosecuting war crimes and the effect this will have…
China tower block fire was Government's fault, says victim's daughter – BBC Newsnight
A woman whose mother and four siblings died in a fire in the Chinese city of Urumqi has blamed the Government for their deaths. At the time, China operated a strict zero-Covid policy, resulting in many lengthy lockdowns. Protesters say restrictions hampered people’s escape from the burning building on 24 November – though the government denies this. However, China has since eased Covid lockdowns and…
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Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari has told a media briefing that Israel is examining the ceasefire proposal which Hamas says it's accepted. Hamas says it has approved a ceasefire deal [...]
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