World court orders Israel ensure urgent aid for Gaza

The world’s top court has ordered Israel to ensure urgent humanitarian assistance reaches people in the Gaza Strip, where fighting continued Friday, including around hospitals, despite a binding UN ceasefire call. In its order, the International Court …

Palestinian-led campaign calls for rebuilding the PLO

Prominent Palestinians across the world are calling for the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) to be rebuilt on democratic foundations and for an inclusive and comprehensive national conference to be called as soon as possible as the first step to…

‘Regulation stifles innovation’ is a misguided myth

We’ve heard the argument that regulation stifles innovation too many times. It’s not only boring, it’s a misguided myth. In reality, regulation is less about stifling innovation and more about channelling it responsibly — before it’s too late and irrev…

Xabi Alonso to remain Leverkusen coach next season

Xabi Alonso will remain Bayer Leverkusen coach next season, the Bundesliga leaders said. “This is the right place for me to be. I will stay at Leverkusen,” Alonso said in a news conference on Friday. The coach has a contract with the club until June 20…