No privacy, constant struggles for women in Gaza’s crowded tent camps

Tim Dolighan cartoon, Jan. 2, 2025, features a humorous and satirical take on current events. The cartoon is a commentary on a relevant topic, presented in a witty and clever manner. Dolighan's unique style and perspective shine through in this entertaining piece. Full Article

Temperatures have dropped in the UK, with amber cold weather alerts issued ahead of a weekend of snow. Yellow warnings for snow and ice are in place for much of England and Wales, with cold conditions expected to continue into Monday. Flood warnings are still in effect in north-west England following heavy rain and strong winds. Full Article

A property expert warns potential home buyers in early 2025 of market volatility due to upcoming stamp duty changes, predicting a surge in transactions followed by a period of weakness. Nationwide Building Society reports a 4.7% annual increase in UK house prices in December 2024, with terraced homes showing the highest growth. Chief economist Robert Gardner highlights affordability challenges and a north-south divide in price performance, while predicting a return to 2-4% growth once stamp...

France enters 2025 amidst ongoing political and economic uncertainty, with a divided government struggling to address the country's high budget deficit and debt levels. President Macron's centrist government fell after failing to pass the 2025 budget, leading to a new minority government facing challenges in gaining approval from political rivals and financial markets. Moody's recent credit rating downgrade highlights concerns about France's public finances and the impact of political fragmentation on fiscal consolidation efforts, with...

On New Year’s Day in Wellington, New Zealand, a driver intentionally ran down two police officers, killing one and seriously injuring the other in a rare attack that shocked the country. Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, the first female officer in the country killed by a criminal act while on duty, died in the hospital after being struck by the vehicle. The 32-year-old driver was charged with murder and other criminal counts, with the injured officer...

In 2024, the longstanding Assad regime in Syria was toppled in a lightning offensive, sparking hope and celebrations across the country. The fall of Assad led to the release of thousands of prisoners, highlighting the atrocities of his rule, while efforts began to locate missing persons and internally displaced people sought to return home amidst widespread destruction. Syrians look towards a promising future as they leave the al-Assad era behind in 2025. Full Article