Italy bans couples from travelling abroad for surrogacy
The move is seen by critics to target LGBT couples, who are not allowed to adopt or use IVF in the country.
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Oct
Monthly Archives: October 2024
16
Oct
Trudeau accuses India of ‘massive mistake’ amid diplomatic row
The PM said officials went public with allegations Indian agents were behind violent acts in Canada only after quiet diplomacy failed.
16
Oct
Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises
The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says.
16
Oct
Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes
Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city’s first post-independence mayor.
16
Oct
Gazans describe fresh horror in north as Israel renews offensive
Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave.
16
Oct
Mayor and 15 others killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon council meeting
Sixteen people are dead following air strikes on municipal buildings in the city of Nabatieh.
16
Oct
Man rescued after 67 days adrift speaks of his survival
A Russian whale watcher is found alive, along with two dead relatives, two months after he set off.
16
Oct
Fire kills 147 people after fuel tanker crash in Nigeria
People who had rushed to the scene to collect the leaking petrol were engulfed in flames.
16
Oct
Are North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine?
Russia says no, but Ukraine and South Korea point to a deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.
16
Oct
UK and US urge India to co-operate with Canada amid row
The UK says Delhi’s co-operation is the “right next step” after Canada accused Indian agents of criminal activity in the country, which India denies.
