The Gaza archaeologist: Inflation is 500% – and the tents are like an oven | Gaza

Fadel al-Utol. Composite: Guardian Design/Supplied image Fadel al-Utol, 43, is an archaeologist and restoration specialist working in Gaza. Tell me a little about your archaeological work and career in Gaza.I am a specialist in archaeological restoration and excavation. I began my work in 1995 with the École Biblique as part of an agreement between France … Read more

US reacts to major prisoner swap with Russia: ‘feat of diplomacy’ and ‘joyous’ | US news

The White House celebrated a “feat of diplomacy” on Thursday after a major prisoner swap between Russia and the west that included the release of the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan, among others. Both are US citizens accused by Russian authorities of espionage, charges they and the US government … Read more

US recognises opposition candidate as winner of Venezuela’s presidential election

Caracas: The U.S. government on Thursday announced that it is recognizing opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuelan’s presidential election, despite the country’s electoral authority giving the victory to President Nicolás Maduro. “Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, most importantly, to the Venezuelan people that Edmundo González … Read more

Russia frees Evan Gershkovich and others in biggest prisoner swap since cold war | Evan Gershkovich

The largest prisoner swap between Russia and the US since the cold war has taken place, as 16 people were freed from Russian custody including the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Several other foreign citizens held in Russia and numerous Russian political prisoners were also freed. The exchange took place at Ankara airport on … Read more

Andy Murray’s tearful farewell, Simone Biles’ brilliance and boxing controversy | Paris Olympic Games 2024

Paris saw the best of Olympic sport as Andy Murray ended his career with one last night under the floodlights and US superstar gymnast Simone Biles made history but a decision to allow a female boxer to fight a rival who had previously failed a gender test left organisers under fire. Murray, Great Britain’s most … Read more

Venezuela election: US recognises opposition candidate Edmundo González as winner | Venezuela

The US government has recognised Edmundo González Urrutia as the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election, discrediting the results announced by government-controlled electoral authorities who declared Nicolás Maduro the victor. “Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, most importantly, to the Venezuelan people that Edmundo González Urrutia won the most votes … Read more