Israel’s war creating a ‘lost generation’ of Lebanese students
Since Israel began its war on Lebanon on March 2, over 1.2 million people have been displaced, including 500,000 school-aged children, according to UNESCO.
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Hamas ‘Weaponised’ Sexual Violence in 7 October Attacks, Israeli Report Says
An Israeli investigation has found that Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups 'weaponised' sexual violence during the 7 October 2023 attacks, according to a 300-page report.
Lebanon Says 2 Paramedics Among 13 Killed in Israeli Strikes
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 13 people in southern Lebanon, according to state media, including two paramedics from the Lebanese Civil Defense, as a ceasefire fails to halt the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
2025 Internal Displacements Reach Record High Due to Conflict
Conflict and violence caused a 60% increase in internal displacements in 2025 compared to 2024, according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC).
Uganda’s president sworn in for record seventh term
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term, according to BBC.
Zelensky’s Ex-Chief of Staff Faces Court as Ukraine Corruption Probe Expands
President Volodymyr Zelensky's former chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, appeared in a Kyiv court on Tuesday after being named a suspect in a money-laundering scheme by Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies, according to BBC.
Israel passes law to allow death penalty and public trials for those linked to 7 October
Israel has passed a law to impose the death penalty and conduct public trials for those involved in the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, according to the BBC.
EU Greenlights Sanctions on Israeli West Bank Settlers Amid Escalating Violence
The European Union has approved sanctions against Israeli West Bank settlers for violence against Palestinians, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Flotilla Activist Thiago Ávila Returns to Brazil
Brazilian flotilla activist Thiago Ávila has returned to São Paulo after being detained and deported from Israel, where he claimed he was tortured and witnessed abuse of Palestinian prisoners, according to Al Jazeera.
California Ex-Mayor Admits Acting as Agent of China
A former mayor of Arcadia, California, has admitted to acting as an illegal agent of China, according to US authorities.
EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
The European Union has approved sanctions against Israeli settlers and Hamas leaders for violence in the West Bank, ending a months-long delay caused by Hungary’s previous government. The move was welcomed by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Drug Gang Attacks Force Hundreds of Indigenous Families to Flee in Mexico
Hundreds of Indigenous families have been forced to flee their homes in central Mexico due to escalating attacks by a criminal group, including drone bombings, according to an Indigenous rights organization.
Starmer Pledges to Bring Britain Back from the Edge
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to 'hack back the thicket of red tape' suffocating the economy, signaling a new era of government reform inspired by global trends toward fiscal austerity and streamlined governance, according to TradingView.
EU and UK Sanction 108 Russians Over 20,500 Child Deportations
The EU and UK announced sanctions targeting 108 individuals and entities in Russia for their role in the forced deportation and indoctrination of nearly 20,500 Ukrainian children since February 2022.
Chicago Teen Who Pushes for Parents’ ICE Release Dies at 18
An 18-year-old Chicago-born teen who fought for his parents’ release from US immigration custody while battling terminal cancer has died shortly after reuniting with them in Mexico, according to his family and media reports.