Weekly World Watch for the end of April to beginning of May 2024

In April President Biden had said he expected an attack on Israel from Iran “sooner than later” as Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets into northern Israel in a prelude to a feared Iranian revenge attack. Israel is braced for a potentially major escalation in its conflict with Iran after a US intelligence assessment warned that Tehran could

What attracted attention in the second half of April 2024

April 16 2024 Spire of Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange collapses as building burns Moment spire collapses CREDIT: DR Nyheder A major fire broke out at Copenhagen’s old stock exchange on Tuesday morning, collapsing the twirled spire that was once an integral part of the Danish capital’s skyline. Click here to see more footage of the

What attracted attention in the first half of April 2024

April 1 2024 Watch: Swastikas ‘need to be taken in context’, Met officer tells Jewish woman Vigilantes lynch woman suspected of role in kidnap and killing of young girl ‘I’m doing my best’: King greets well-wishers on surprise walkabout April 2 2024 JK Rowling dares police to arrest her over SNP’s new hate crime law

The West and the Houthi rebels – January 2024

Breaking news on 12 January: Britain and US launch air strikes on Houthi rebels An explosion in Hodeidah in western Yemen. CREDIT: SKY NEWS The Royal Air Force has launched targeted strikes against military bases used by Houthi rebels in Yemen, with Rishi Sunak saying the UK will “always stand up for freedom of navigation

The start of 2024

2024 starts with a bang Tens of thousands of revellers started 2024 with a bang as fireworks and drones lit up the sky over London. In Edinburgh, Pulp headlined a special concert before a firework display over Edinburgh Castle. Take a look at the best of the night’s photographs. Thousands gather to watch New Year’s

In the news the Fourth week of December 2023

Monday December 18 2023 Israel risks breaking law with its ‘killing rage’, says Ben Wallace The shift in tone from Western officials towards Israel has been notable over the last weeks. Writing for the Telegraph, Mr Wallace warned that Israel risks losing legal authority for its war in Gaza by going on a crude and

Did you read about the following subjects previous week

Starmer to sack Labour frontbench rebels who vote for Gaza ceasefire Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to sack Labour shadow ministers who vote in favour of backing a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict, The Telegraph understands. Figures close to the Labour leader believe more than 10 of his own frontbenchers could end up supporting the

Oil prices rise following Hamas attack on Israel

Event BBC, October 11, 2023 Oil prices have jumped on concerns that the situation in Israel and Gaza could disrupt output from the Middle East Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed by $2.25 a barrel to $86.83, while US prices also rose. Israel and Palestinian territories are not oil producers but the Middle Eastern region

The Roots and Consequences of Hamas’ Strategy

Hamas’ brutal attack didn’t come from a vacuum; it was the result of a decades-long “axis of resistance” strategy. Read More Here The Roots and Consequences of Hamas’ Strategy Israel’s purpose and identity as a viable country for and protector of the Jewish people are at stake. But the vital interests of the entire Iranian

Weekend reads for 2023 October 14-15

Dear readers of Some View on the World, As the conflict escalates in the Middle East, our correspondents are committed to keeping you informed – at every turn. Explore more from our journalists, at home and abroad, in the hand-picked articles below. Thousands of Palestinians attempt to flee northern Gaza amid ‘apocalyptic scenes’ Israel ordered