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Han Kang’s latest novel, about a South Korean massacre, delves into why atrocities must be remembered. “It’s pain and it is blood, but it’s the current of life,” she said.

More than 30 hostages are set to be released during the cease-fire in Gaza. But many Israelis have mixed feelings about the deal because they feel it came at a high price.

Exclusive: Timpson says government plans to reverse rise in female inmates and use alternative forms of punishment A women’s jail in England or Wales should be closed by diverting offenders to alternative forms of punishment and rehabilitation, the prisons minister, James Timpson has said. In an interview with the Guardian, the former head of the…

Exclusive: NGOs say safeguarding policies need improving, as victims tell of multiple assaults and incidents of race hate NGOs are calling for improvements in UK government safeguarding policies after multiple acts of violence and race hate incidents in Home Office accommodation. The incidents include 20 assaults of asylum seekers in one small area of Essex…

Cheaper foodstuffs and being able to go out without fear of death or mutilation bring relief but conditions remain dire On the first morning of the first day after the ceasefire, the market of Asdaa camp, a sprawling area of tents and makeshift shelters on the central Gaza coast, was busy. Some shoppers had come…

Dozens of children fall ill during rollout of program that was a centrepiece of President Prabowo Subianto’s election campaign Dozens of Indonesian schoolchildren have suffered food poisoning after consuming free meals offered through a new flagship program of President Prabowo Subianto, his office has confirmed. Rolled out this month, Prabowo’s multi-billion dollar policy was a…

Ohio State Buckeyes 34-23 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Jeremiah Smith’s big play clinches championship Instead of having to mull over another collapse, Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid on Monday night to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish. Will…

More than 1,600 people eligible to resettle in the United States are waiting to flee Afghanistan and Pakistan, say advocates More than 1,600 Afghans eligible to enter the US as refugees will see their entry blocked under an executive order signed by Donald Trump on Monday evening that suspends the resettlement of all refugees to…

Groups call for Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest and urge Australia to pressure Israel on Palestine just as South Africa was over apartheid Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Pro-Palestine protests that have been held every week in Sydney and Melbourne since 7…

Trump’s inaugural speech was a mix of promises – and contradictions – that underlined some of the challenges he faces upon his return.