Backed by US airstrikes, pro-government troops besiege strategic jihadist-held city after 3-month offensive

Carbon dioxide, nuclear bombs and the domestic chicken all factor into recommendation to declare onset of ‘Anthropocene’

Israel Hayom says Ruth Elbaz’s Facebook post poking fun at the PM’s recent press briefings is ‘the height of incitement’

Bernard Cazeneuve warns legislating controversial bans of full-body swimsuit would ‘create antagonism, irreparable tension’

Protecting nuke facilities is paramount, says Iran air commander as state TV airs images of Russian-made S-300 launchers

Award-winning tale of elderly Ethiopian couple’s journey to Israel by Girma Mengistu to be taught in Israeli schools

Network aims to promote Islamic content, encourage less dependency on actual Internet, amid criticism of access restriction

Criminal inquiry opened after video shows eatery owner telling patrons wearing headscarves that ‘all Muslims are terrorists’