As Adelaide Writers’ Week is cancelled, what is the future of writers’ festivals in Australia?
Rosemarie Milsom, the founding director of Newcastle Writers Festival (NWF), is always apprehensive before launching their program. “You’re…
No word on fate of Iran protester due to be put to death, says relative | Iran
A family member of Erfan Soltani, the first Iranian protester sentenced to death, has said they have no…
At least 3,428 killed in Iranian security crackdown on protesters, rights group says
Iranian security forces have killed at least 3,428 protesters in a crackdown on demonstrations, the Norway-based Iran Human…
Lufthansa Group to cancel night flights to Israel ‘due to the situation in the Middle
Lufthansa said Wednesday it is canceling overnight flights to and from Ben Gurion Airport through Monday, citing the…
IDF says 6 gunmen killed Tuesday in Rafah firefight after ‘serious violation’ of truce
The Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday that all six of the gunmen identified during a clash in…
Man convicted of plan to toss fireworks at San Diego officers during ‘No Kings Day’ protests
A federal jury New Mexico convicted a former Navy SEAL for plotting to attack San Diego law enforcement…
Protest over Damian Egan school visit ‘very concerning’, PM says
The Bristol branch of the National Education Union also welcomed the cancellation, saying it was “a win for…
Former hostage says cutting diplomatic ties with Iran will pressure regime
Systematic and widespread attacks against unarmed civilians during protests in Iran have been insufficiently addressed by the European…
Outlook 2026: MENA region faces tighter margins
If 2025 proved anything about the Middle East and North Africa, it was that the region has become…
Trump insists US needs Greenland as White House talks begin – live updates
Why does Greenland matter to Trump?published at 15:43 GMT 15:43 GMT Let’s step back a second and look…
Fall of the ayatollahs would be bittersweet poetic justice for October 7, but it’s not guaranteed
This Editor’s Note was sent out earlier Wednesday in ToI’s weekly update email to members of the Times…
Property of Jewish temple destroyed in Los Angeles fires vandalized | Los Angeles
The property of a Los Angeles-area Jewish temple that was destroyed in last year’s wildfires was vandalized this…