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For the first time, Christians in Jerusalem may be locked out of their holiest site on Easter.

This 100-year-old woman in Lebanon is refusing to be forcibly displaced and leave her home amid intensified Israeli attacks.

March 20 marks Nowruz, the Persian New Year. But as the U.S. and Israel intensify their attacks on Iran, Iranians are unable to celebrate. Here’s how war and economic hardship are affecting a 3,000-year-old tradition.

A group of Israeli soldiers filmed themselves looting homes in Lebanon – like they did in Gaza. Israel’s assault on Lebanon has forcibly displaced over 1 million Lebanese people in less than 3 weeks.

More than 650 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the October 2025 ceasefire, while aid has been restricted from entering the territory. Violence has also surged against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as regional tensions escalate. @annakook explains the latest.

Germany reversed a decision to intervene in support of Israel in a case brought by South Africa to the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. At least 17 countries are supporting South Africa’s case.

The U.S. and Israel don’t want the same thing in Iran.

This South African studio is making fun, bestselling games that subtly tackle imperialism, capitalist work culture and toxic masculinity. @yelmjouie explains:

The U.S. bombed a school instead of...checking Google maps? This Pentagon whistleblower says the strike on a girls’ school in Iran could have been prevented – if Trump hadn't shut his department down.

Despite Israel’s bombardment and forced displacement orders, this Lebanese cellist is playing his instrument among the rubble in southern Beirut. Israeli attacks on Lebanon over the past three weeks have killed over 900 people.

“Cubans always find a way.” Despite fuel shortages and a collapse in tourism, people in Havana say they’re used to surviving anything.

Affordable housing in Cape Town? I don’t know her. Properties in Cape Town are being snapped up by foreigners, causing white South Africans to finally understand what it’s like to be pushed out of their homes.

Palestinians traditionally bake “kaak” and “maamoul” sweets for Eid. But in Gaza, Israel’s genocide has made this almost impossible. But 60-year-old Samira Touman, who has been displaced multiple times, refuses to give this tradition up.

An Israeli official promised that parts of Lebanon will “look like Khan Younis” by the time Israel is through. @Dena breaks down the relentless bombing campaign.

Why are poor South Africans being evicted and dumped in remote “temporary” settlements – far from schools, hospitals and employment? @yelmjouie reports from Cape Town.

Pakistan is switching to a four-day workweek because of the war on Iran. Here’s Part 2 of @tabish_talib breaking down how the U.S. and Israel’s attacks and Iran’s response are impacting countries around the world.

The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are two separate countries, thanks to the British partitioning the island in 1921. But today there's a growing movement to reunify. @Dena asks people on both sides of the border – do you want to see a united Ireland?