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Social justice
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

The Bombs Have Slowed, But Israel Controls Every Aspect of Our Lives in Gaza

Life in Gaza feels like a prison without walls, with constant restrictions on movement and basic freedoms affecting daily survival.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together as world's gaze fixes on Iran

Life in Gaza has become brutal and disconnected from the past, with ongoing violence and a dire humanitarian situation affecting daily existence.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Living in the dark: Gaza's struggle for electricity

Gaza's power grid destruction forces families to rely on generators and phone charging points for basic electricity needs.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Stitches in time: the artist chronicling the DRC's blood-soaked history in tapestry

Lucie Kamusekera, an 82-year-old artist, stitches contemporary Congolese history onto cloth, reflecting decades of violence and upheaval in her country.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
15 hours ago

Renovations of Marin City Complex, Tupac Shakur's Former Residence, Set to Begin June 1

Residents of Golden Gate Village are concerned about gentrification and displacement amid a $266 million renovation of their public housing complex.
Fundraising
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Anti-poverty program is effective even in one of the world's toughest settings

Fadumo Abdi Sheikh improved her family's livelihood through a successful anti-poverty program in Baidoa, Somalia, despite extreme challenges.
#lebanon
fromTruthout
2 days ago
France politics

Experiences of Displacement in Lebanon Can't Be Captured by Numbers Alone

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Displaced Lebanese return as Israeli shelling violates ceasefire in south

Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese families are returning home despite ongoing Israeli shelling and home demolitions near the southern border.
France politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Born in south Lebanon, displaced to Beirut, two grandmothers reflect on Israeli invasions

Displacement due to conflict has deeply affected the lives of Lebanese grandmothers Mariam Allawiya and Kafa Wehbe, who share their stories of resilience.
France politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Experiences of Displacement in Lebanon Can't Be Captured by Numbers Alone

Over 1 million people in southern Lebanon have been displaced due to escalating violence, marking one of the fastest displacements in decades.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Displaced Lebanese families return home despite Israeli attacks

Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese families are returning home despite ongoing conflict and destruction, facing uncertainty about their safety and future.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Displaced Lebanese return as Israeli shelling violates ceasefire in south

Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese families are returning home despite ongoing Israeli shelling and home demolitions near the southern border.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
France politics

Born in south Lebanon, displaced to Beirut, two grandmothers reflect on Israeli invasions

US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

After Assad's fall, Syria's Kurds are left in limbo, feeling abandoned by the U.S.

Displaced families in Qamishli, Syria, face ongoing challenges as public schools become shelters amid political turmoil and conflict.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'We lost our home, not our identity' - Shakhtar eye European glory

Shakhtar Donetsk faces unprecedented challenges due to the war, impacting travel and match preparations for their UEFA Conference League semi-final.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

We saw terrible things': Mali refugees tell of atrocities amid attacks

Thousands of Malians have fled to Mauritania due to violence from armed groups and the army in northern Mali.
#sudan
World news
fromEl Pais
2 weeks ago

Scorched-earth policy of paramilitary groups burns and reshapes Darfur, resulting in famine, ethnic cleansing and demographic change

The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have systematically burned villages to depopulate areas during the civil war.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Erosion of a country's future': What has the war cost Sudan?

Sudan's civil war has led to over 40,000 deaths and extensive economic collapse, with significant infrastructure damage and millions displaced.
World news
fromEl Pais
2 weeks ago

Scorched-earth policy of paramilitary groups burns and reshapes Darfur, resulting in famine, ethnic cleansing and demographic change

The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have systematically burned villages to depopulate areas during the civil war.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Erosion of a country's future': What has the war cost Sudan?

Sudan's civil war has led to over 40,000 deaths and extensive economic collapse, with significant infrastructure damage and millions displaced.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Somalia hunger crisis worsens as drought displaces more than 500,000 people

Displaced families now face the highest risk of starvation, according to the UN OCHA's Somalia Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2026. Fatima, 40, has fled five times, three times because of conflict, twice because of drought. Each time she has left behind land, livestock, and the small possessions her family has managed to save.
Fundraising
#fire
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Two-alarm fire rips through Brooklyn apartement, displacing residents, pets

A two-alarm fire occurred in a top-floor apartment in Brownsville, Brooklyn, displacing residents and pets, with investigations ongoing.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

For dozens displaced by West Berkeley apartment fire, it's been a week of loss and stress

Residents displaced by a fire in West Berkeley face deep loss, anxiety, and the challenge of rebuilding their lives amidst ongoing responsibilities.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Two-alarm fire rips through Brooklyn apartement, displacing residents, pets

A two-alarm fire occurred in a top-floor apartment in Brownsville, Brooklyn, displacing residents and pets, with investigations ongoing.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

For dozens displaced by West Berkeley apartment fire, it's been a week of loss and stress

Residents displaced by a fire in West Berkeley face deep loss, anxiety, and the challenge of rebuilding their lives amidst ongoing responsibilities.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

40 years after Chernobyl, war brings new rounds of disaster and displacement

"When I see someone's things there, I always think about mine. About what remained in my home. About the life that was interrupted."
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Joy and desire for change as Gaza's Deir el-Balah holds elections

I am very happy today, because this is a truly Palestinian democratic celebration. Many generations have been deprived of it for more than 21 years, and today my daughter is voting for the first time.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No food, no shelter, no blankets: inside Burundi's fast-growing refugee camps in pictures

Since early 2025, clashes have intensified in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), displacing hundreds of thousands of people across the region.
World news
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Low-income Marin City residents sound alarm over $266M project with concerns of being forced out

Low-income residents of Golden Gate Village fear displacement due to a $266 million renovation project despite assurances of relocation during construction.
NYC politics
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago

NYC Councilman Chi Osse arrested, charged after eviction protest in Brooklyn

Chi Ossé was arrested while protesting an elderly woman's eviction in Brooklyn, highlighting issues of displacement and deed theft in the community.
#fire-disaster
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless

A fire in Sabah, Malaysia, displaced 445 people, destroying around 200 homes and prompting immediate relief efforts for safety and aid.
Arts
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

what the readymade still asks: marcel duchamp returns to new york at MoMA and gagosian

Marcel Duchamp's readymades challenge traditional notions of art, emphasizing the role of displacement and designation in transforming ordinary objects into conceptual events.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Sectarian fears increase as a Beirut area says no to displacement centre

A number of politicians and protesters were opposed to setting up the centre, citing a number of reasons, including increased traffic to the area near Beirut's port and health concerns. But there were also sectarian motivations with some of Karantina's Christian population leading objections to housing the displaced, who are predominantly Shia Muslims, citing demographic concerns and using sectarian slogans reminiscent of language used during the 1975-1990 Lebanese Civil War.
France politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran

Humanitarian aid to Iran is severely disrupted due to conflict, with recent shipments providing critical medical supplies and support for displaced populations.
Arts
fromAnOther
3 weeks ago

Dozie Kanu: "The Best Thing I Can Do Is Make What I Know"

Dozie Kanu prioritizes creating impactful art over commercial success, blending personal history with design in his furniture collection.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank

UN experts call for an end to Israeli violence and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
Digital life
fromRoughMaps
3 weeks ago

Why Digital Nomads Are Wearing Out Their Welcome - RoughMaps

Remote workers have significantly impacted local housing markets, leading to increased rents and displacement in cities like Lisbon and Mexico City.
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

World Press Photo 2026 winners in pictures

Global events like climate change and political unrest significantly impact human lives, showcasing resilience amid adversity through powerful imagery.
#israel
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
France politics

Israel kills two in Beirut as it intensifies attacks across Lebanon

Israeli military escalates attacks in Lebanon, displacing over a million people and resulting in civilian casualties.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
World news

Middle East crisis live: Iran dismisses Trump claim of talks; von der Leyen says global energy situation is critical'

Israel's military conducted strikes in southern Beirut targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, resulting in significant casualties and displacement.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Up to 1.2 million people forced to flee as Israel pummels Lebanon

Israeli attacks have displaced nearly 1.2 million people in Lebanon, causing repeated trauma and significant casualties since March 2.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How Israel is destroying healthcare infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Israel's attacks on Lebanon are causing a health crisis and mass displacement, severely impacting the healthcare system and endangering medical workers.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Middle East crisis live: Iran dismisses Trump claim of talks; von der Leyen says global energy situation is critical'

Israel's military conducted strikes in southern Beirut targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, resulting in significant casualties and displacement.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Robber Robber: Two Wheels Move the Soul

The Sound It Made opens Two Wheels Move the Soul like the blaze is roaring to life before your eyes. Zack James' shifty drumming hammers out a drum 'n' bass redux like a panicked heartbeat while Carney Hemler's bass lurches in slow motion, replicating the gut drop of a horrible realization.
Music
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto council approves major Swansea Mews rebuild despite community concerns | CBC News

Toronto city council approved a rebuild plan for Swansea Mews, but former tenants feel it does not meet their needs or desires.
#haiti
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New death toll of 70 from gang attack in Haiti far more than first estimate

At least 70 people were killed in a gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region, highlighting severe security issues and a lack of government response.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New death toll of 70 from gang attack in Haiti far more than first estimate

At least 70 people were killed in a gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region, highlighting severe security issues and a lack of government response.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

The 44-Pocket Coat That Makes You Question Home Itself - Yanko Design

The 44-pocket parka is FINAL HOME's most iconic piece, and it earns that status through sheer conceptual density. Those pockets aren't decorative. They're meant to carry food, medicine, tools, whatever you need to survive.
Fashion & style
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

WHO warns of health crisis unfolding in real time' across Middle East

A total stop to hostilities in the Middle East is essential to prevent a health crisis, according to the WHO's regional director.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

'Erasing the Lines': How Settlers Are Seizing New Regions of the West Bank

The Palestinian Bedouin community of Ein Samia was uprooted in May 2023 due to pressure from Israeli settlers, marking a significant displacement event.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The News from Dublin by Colm Toibin review subtle short stories about being far from home

The stories in Colm Toibin's collection explore themes of displacement and the emotional complexities of living away from home and loved ones.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Monday Morning Headlines: 14 Displaced, One Dog Dies In Separate Fires In SF

A fire in San Francisco's Mission District displaced 12 people, while another fire in Bayview displaced two people and two dogs.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel's displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime

Israeli tactics of mass expulsion in Lebanon violate international law and displace over a million civilians, mirroring actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

In Lebanon, Israel is using occupation as negotiating tool, say analysts

Israel is using military occupation of southern Lebanon and displacement of over one million people as leverage to dictate ceasefire terms in negotiations.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Afghan refugees and Iran's poorest bear the brunt of war

Afghan refugees in Iran are returning to Afghanistan due to recent conflict, creating humanitarian challenges for vulnerable populations including children and pregnant women.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Life covered in soot': Gas shortage forces Gaza families to cook over wood

Cooking gas shortages in Gaza force families to burn wood and plastic for cooking, causing severe respiratory health problems in mothers and children exposed to dangerous smoke.
New York City
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Washington Heights is Being Gentrified. Here's How Mayor Mamdani Can Help.

Washington Heights faces severe gentrification and displacement as rising costs and institutional expansion by universities like Columbia threaten the long-established Latin and African American community's ability to remain in their neighborhood.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Scores of civilians killed in attacks in South Sudan

At least 169 people, including 90 civilians and 79 soldiers, were killed in attacks on South Sudan villages, with unidentified armed men targeting Abiemnom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Hundreds return from Burundi to DRC as border shut by M23 fighting reopens

When I heard that fighting was approaching Uvira, we decided it would be best to leave for our own safety. It was to spare his family from the shadow of death following the violence and killings that had already taken place in Luvungi, Luberizi, Kamanyola and Sange—surrounding areas where M23 and the army were squaring off.
Miscellaneous
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Sudan condemns RSF chief's visit to Uganda as minimising human values'

Sudan condemned Uganda's reception of RSF leader Mohamed Dagalo as an insult and violation of laws, amid allegations of RSF war crimes and mass displacement.
#ukraine
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ukrainian stories: 'When we arrived here, we were like aliens from another planet. I had to start my life from scratch'

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ukrainian stories: 'When we arrived here, we were like aliens from another planet. I had to start my life from scratch'

Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

Creativity through adversity: Kansas exhibition explores Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani's life and work

Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani transformed displacement, wartime incarceration, and homelessness into resilient, public-facing Nihonga-inspired artworks now presented in a major Spencer Museum exhibition.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Cambodian PM says Thailand occupying deep' territory after ceasefire

Thai forces occupy deep Cambodian territory, placing barriers that displace about 80,000 people; Cambodia urges Joint Boundary Commission demarcation and international assistance.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Exodus of ISIL-linked detainees from Syria camp sparks security concerns

Al-Hol camp population fell from about 24,000 to a few thousand after the SDF withdrew and government assumed control, prompting security and human-rights concerns.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Here's How Israel Is Continuing to Deepen Its Occupation of the West Bank

A regime of compression in the West Bank uses financial restrictions, state-backed settler violence, and legal measures to systematically constrain Palestinian life.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Assailants kill at least 30 in northwest Nigeria villages, residents say

Armed assailants on motorbikes killed at least 30 people, burned homes and shops, abducted residents, and displaced communities in three villages in Niger State, Nigeria.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Fire displaces several people at East New York home cited for illegal conversion * Brooklyn Paper

A fire at 331 Van Siclen Ave. in East New York displaced eight people, injured one, and revealed an illegal conversion into a five-family dwelling.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Children in Gaza forced to focus on work rather than school

Fifteen-year-old Mahmoud in Gaza must work collecting fuel and selling scraps to feed his family, sacrificing education and childhood after his father was killed in the war.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Humanitarian crisis deepens as South Sudan violence surges

Renewed fighting in South Sudan has displaced hundreds of thousands, crippling humanitarian aid and leaving millions, especially children, at risk of malnutrition.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

More than two million people face hunger as drought grips Kenya

Severe drought and climate change have caused livestock deaths, widespread malnutrition, water shortages, and displacement across Kenya, Somalia, and neighboring East African countries.
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