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A vigil remembering journalists killed in Palestine held at St.Georges Cathedral in Cape Town on 28 January 2024. Photo by Leanne Brady

The Hague Group revives the possibility of a new internationalism

The grouping, made up of Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal and South Africa, is a challenge to the West on Israel’s war in Gaza

Israel’s impunity in its actions against people in Gaza and other Occupied Territories, its neighbours and now Iran is an attack on international law.

Israeli impunity: SA leads global fight for justice

South Africa spearheading a Global South coalition to enforce international law against Israel will attract a backlash but it’s the right thing to do

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

New enclaves recall medieval feudal states

We object to the Afrikaner homelands of Orania and Kleinfontein, but in reality ‘private’ cities and towns are being established all over South Africa – and in other parts of the…

Pink tide: Supporters of left-wing Chilean president Gabriel Boric celebrate after the results of the runoff presidential election in Santiago in 2021. (Mauro Pimentel/AFP)

A new current of hope surges across Latin America

Seven right-wing governments have been defeated, while Brazil is set to join the wave of liberation next month

Seeking purpose: Writer Valeria Luiselli’s experience as a translator for unaccompanied child migrants to the United States profoundly affected her, resulting in two books. (Alfredo Pelcastre/Coffee House Books)

Valeria Luiselli tells stories to shame us

Over and over again she writes about the lost children picked up on the United States border

It’s a blemish for us. We should not be staying at home for this World Cup and I take responsibility, says coach Bruce Arena after the USA failed to qualify for the 2018 Fifa World Cup.

Disqualified team knock US out of 2018 World Cup

For the first time since 1986, the United States failed to qualify for the World Cup with a shock 2-1 defeat against Trinidad and Tobago.

Poverty and crime bring Honduras to its knees

Honduras is the world’s murder capital, with a rate 12 times the global average, amid violent fallout from a 2009 coup.

Hundreds missing after Honduran prison fire

Hundreds missing after Honduran prison fire

Authorities say inmates screamed from their cells while others rioted to escape as a fire swept through a Honduran prison, killing over 300 inmates.

‘This is a world party’

‘This is a world party’

While both Spain and Honduras had their disappointments in their showdown on Monday, fans loving the South African experience were the real winners.

Villa double gives Spain win over Honduras

Villa double gives Spain win over Honduras

Spain got their campaign firmly back on track when David Villa struck twice to lead the European champions to a 2-0 win over minnows Honduras.

Chile beat Honduras to end 48 years of hurt

Chile beat Honduras to end 48 years of hurt

Jean Beausejour scored the only goal as Chile beat Honduras 1-0 in their Group H opening match on Wednesday.

US, Brazil at odds over Honduras crisis

Honduras’ disputed presidential election is likely to set Washington against emerging Latin American power Brazil.

Honduras resists pressure over ousted leader Zelaya

Honduras’ de facto government on Monday resisted pressure from opponents and the international community over ousted President Manuel Zelaya.

Honduras police break up pro-Zelaya protest

Honduran police dispersed hundreds of protesters on Tuesday outside the Brazilian embassy where ousted president Manuel Zelaya has taken refuge.

EU threatens further sanctions on Honduras

The European Union warned the de facto government of Honduras on Tuesday it risked further sanctions.

Media crackdown in Honduras worsens, says activist

Dozens of Honduran journalists and human rights activists have been attacked or threatened with violence, a press watchdog said on Monday.

Honduras’s ousted president calls for UN, US action

Honduras’ ousted president has called on the international community to support him in returning to power after crisis talks broke down.

OAS suspends Honduras over coup against Zelaya

The Organisation of American States suspended Honduras on Saturday after a caretaker government refused to restore President Manuel Zelaya.

OAS set to suspend Honduras as it renounces charter

The Organisation of American States prepared to suspend Honduras on Saturday after a caretaker government refused to restore President Manuel Zelaya.

Honduras warns ousted president to stay away

An interim government in Honduras warned Manuel Zelaya to stay away but indicated it could be more conciliatory in talks on Friday over the crisis.