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Paramedics responding to a Wellington home discovered a disturbing scene with blood on the walls and a woman, Julia DeLuney, accused of murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, found with blood on her hands. During the trial in the High Court, DeLuney denied the murder, claiming that someone else was responsible for the incident that occurred in January 2024. Need More Context? 🔎

SummaryOver 40 people, including children and health workers, were killed in an attack on Al-Mujlad Hospital in Sudan, prompting WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to condemn the violence against health facilities. Amid the ongoing civil war, the UN has deemed the humanitarian crisis in Sudan the worst in the world, with severe impacts on children, including malnutrition and exploitation. Need More Context? 🔎

Fifty-seven Colombian soldiers held captive by locals in the Cauca region have been freed in a military operation dubbed "Operation Justice," with no shots fired, according to Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez. The soldiers were seized following the arrest of a suspected EMC rebel, and their captors, linked to the drug-trafficking group, refused negotiations, prompting a deployment of reinforcements to secure their release. Need More Context? 🔎

Today, federal prosecutors continued to present evidence in Diddy’s trial, showcasing text messages and testimony indicating his alleged orchestration of drug-fueled sexual encounters. The defense, led by attorney Marc Agnifilo, plans to forgo calling witnesses, focusing instead on presenting limited evidence as the prosecution nears the conclusion of its case. Need More Context? 🔎

Caretakers at a church in Seville, Spain, resigned following a controversial restoration of the Virgin of La Macarena statue, which altered her facial features and left worshippers dissatisfied, leading to public outcry. The church has since closed to address concerns, and experts are now involved to restore the statue's appearance after backlash over its altered eyelashes and overall aesthetic. Need More Context? 🔎

Final exams are increasingly being phased out in Canadian high schools, yet many educators emphasize their importance as effective tools for assessing student learning and teaching methods. Well-designed exams not only evaluate academic performance but also help students cultivate essential life skills. Need More Context? 🔎