Donald Trump says they are victims of “racial discrimination”, which is strongly denied by South Africa.
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Israel denying food to Gaza is ‘weapon of war’, UN Palestinian refugee agency head tells BBC
Two months after all humanitarian aid was blocked, Philippe Lazzarini tells international editor Jeremy Bowen “starvation is spreading” inside Gaza.
Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals ‘systematic’ aid theft
The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs.
Germany arrests self-declared ‘king’ and bans his extremist group
Police arrest the leaders of Germany’s largest Reichsbürger faction, that calls itself “Kingdom of Germany”.
Zelensky vows to ‘do everything’ to ensure direct talks with Putin in Turkey
Russia has not yet said who it will send to Istanbul on Thursday and has refused to respond to ultimatums.
Israeli air strike on hospital kills at least six people in Gaza, local officials say
Israeli warplanes dropped six bombs simultaneously on the hospital, according to local sources.
Watch: Thermal camera captures moment volcano erupts
The volcano on the Negros island spewed plumes of ash around 3km (1.8 miles) high into the air.
Trump’s mediation offer on Kashmir puts India in a tight spot
For decades, third-party mediation on Kashmir has been taboo in the Indian foreign ministry.
Stars hit the Cannes Film Festival: Five things to look out for
Paul Mescal, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise star in films that will receive their premieres.
Menendez brothers’ long-awaited resentencing hearing to begin
It will determine whether they should receive a lesser sentence, which could ultimately lead to their paroled release.