Western powers issue a joint rebuke to Israel

Western powers condemn Israel E1 settlement project2:48

• Caroline Hawleyassertion

  The joint statement warns construction companies of legal and reputational consequences for bidding on E1 tenders.

• Gideon Saarclip

  It is absurd for the UK to lecture the Jewish people on where they can live.

Imran Khan returned to prison after hospital visit6:00

• Carrie Davisassertion

  Khan's party has not commented on speculation about political maneuvering behind the court's decision.

• Carrie Davisopinion

  Khan remains politically popular and has not been written off despite his imprisonment.

WHO sends Ebola vaccine doses to DRC7:49

The WHO is sending 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help contain the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record, which has killed over 2,300 people. Twenty thousand doses are for clinical trials against the Bundibugyo strain, while the rest are for frontline workers. Two new vaccines specifically targeting the implicated strain are also entering human trials.

Ebola outbreak response challenges in DRC9:38

• Trish Newportassertion

  Scaling up Ebola treatment is difficult due to the need to find and train staff for safe operations.

• Devi Shridharopinion

  The lack of attention is likely due to pandemic fatigue and a different political environment hindering collective action.

Australian police miscommunicate hiker's death14:13

• Joseph Cassarassertion

  Communication challenges in thick terrain contributed to the miscommunication with search teams.

• Mal Lanyonassertion

  The miscommunication caused additional trauma to the family and embarrassment to the police.

Harry and Meghan return to UK amid career speculation15:58

• Daniela Ralphopinion

  A return to acting could be lucrative for Meghan given the huge interest in the Sussexes.

US imposes new sanctions on Cuba19:43

• Ernesto Saboron Guzmánclip

  Any US military action against Cuba would jeopardize peace and stability in the Western Hemisphere and globally.

• Luis Fajardoassertion

  The sanctions are part of a continued effort to weaken the Cuban economy and push for political change.

• Luis Fajardoopinion

  It is difficult to assume the US will succeed this time given the Cuban government's historical resilience.

Maradona trial halted over kidney mix-up23:10

• Tim Vicaryopinion

  The kidney mix-up greatly undermines the evidence given by the medical board in the trial.

Nigeria moves to decriminalize attempted suicide26:07

• Sumi Jola Osoassertion

  Removing the threat of arrest could make it easier for people in crisis to seek help. Mental illness in Nigeria is stigmatized due to cultural beliefs, religion, and lack of accessible care.

Debate over not finishing books29:27

• Kathy Rensenbrinkopinion

  People should not feel obligated to slog through books they are not enjoying.

• Alex Clarkopinion

  Publicly cataloging DNF status is bewildering and seems more about psychology than reading.