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Cameron says Israel may have broken international law Lord Cameron has said Israel may have broken international law in Gaza as he called for a humanitarian pause covering the enclave. The Foreign Secretary said he had seen things regarding the conflict that have been “deeply concerning” and called on Israel to restore water supply to

Hawaii wildfires

Fast-moving flames had been fanned by hurricane-force winds off the coast of Maui, creating apocalyptic scenes on the island as residents scrambled to flee.

Water tensions

After two decades fighting the US, Taliban leaders now find themselves sparring with neighbours as the realities of global warming hit home. Today they are disputing with Iran over depleted water resources — a situation that could further destabilize an already volatile region. Fifty years ago Iran signed an agreement for Afghanistan to supply a certain amount