Ein kurdischer Hungerstreiker berichtet über die psychischen Schäden durch Zwangsfütterung in US-Einwanderungshaft.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province due to a rising chikungunya outbreak, urging travelers to take precautions against mosquito bites.
An Indonesian court convicted 19 people for trafficking at least 34 babies, most bound for Singapore, leaving a key question about their future. According to BBC.
Israel’s illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory are testing European credibility, according to a report by the European External Action Service. The document details a surge in settlement activity, raising questions about the EU’s commitment to a two-state solution.
More than 900 wildfires are currently burning across Canada, scorching about 3 million hectares of land, according to The Guardian.
India's 'cockroach' protesters will hold talks with the government as the standoff continues, according to AOL.com.
A South Korean court has ordered SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife 944bn won (£483m; $644m), marking one of the largest divorce settlements in the country's history.
Iran says it has carried out drone strikes on US military facilities and bases across the Middle East in retaliation for the 13th consecutive night of American attacks on the country, according to the BBC.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over a series of examination paper leaks, according to Al Jazeera.
Tropical Storm Bertha made its second landfall near Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Thursday afternoon, bringing 45 mph winds and heavy rain. The storm first touched down in Louisiana on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A U.S. nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is contingent on the kingdom recognizing Israel, President Donald Trump said on Truth Social. The statement adds to the ongoing diplomatic tensions in the Middle East.
France evacuated 20,000 people as wildfires spread in the south-west, with rising temperatures and strong winds complicating efforts to control the blazes, according to the BBC.
Valentín Lavín Romero, a Mexican mayor from the Green party, was shot dead on Wednesday in the state of Morelos—his second assassination attempt in months. He is the 14th mayor killed since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office in October 2024.
The UK has cancelled army training in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a bilateral defence agreement, according to The Guardian.
Two Russian men have been found guilty of terrorism and spying in Angola, according to court records. Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin received sentences of eight and 11 years, respectively.
Andy Burnham’s decision to cut business rates for pubs, social clubs, and live music venues in England has been welcomed by industry leaders, according to the BBC. The 20% discount, on top of emergency relief rolled out in January, could save the average pub more than £1,000.