Israel-Hamas ceasefire back on table in new negotiations

Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, released after over three months in immigration detention, declared that attempts by the Trump administration to suppress pro-Palestinian voices have failed. He vowed to continue advocating for Palestinian rights and criticized the administration's efforts to deport him, asserting they are losing their legal battle against activists like him. Need More Context? 🔎

On Day 2 of the Headingley Test, India collapsed from 430/3 to 471 all out, despite Rishabh Pant's 146-ball century and Shubman Gill's 147 runs, as Josh Tongue took 4 wickets for 86 runs, effectively breaking the Indian batting lineup after lunch. Mohammed Siraj's impressive bowling went unrewarded amidst England's comeback. Need More Context? 🔎

The suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, 57, has been charged with the fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, along with injuring State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Described by the FBI as a doomsday "prepper," Boelter allegedly planned to target multiple political figures, using a police disguise to gain access to his victims' homes. Need More Context? 🔎

A British man has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of espionage and terrorism, allegedly surveilling the RAF Akrotiri base and having links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His arrest follows rising tensions between Iran and Israel, with ongoing military actions and threats of broader conflict in the region. Need More Context? 🔎

The Western Australian government has allocated an additional $28 million for flammable cladding remediation at Perth Children’s Hospital, following a previous $33.3 million for Fiona Stanley Hospital. With total costs expected to exceed $41 million, ongoing cladding replacement efforts are projected to extend until at least the 2028-29 financial year across several major hospitals. Need More Context? 🔎

The Palestinian struggle for freedom endures despite a long history of violence, displacement, and systemic oppression, epitomized by the Nakba and ongoing conflicts, particularly in Gaza. This resilience, rooted in the cultural concept of sumud, highlights the importance of understanding Palestinian narratives and experiences, especially those from Gaza, as central to the broader Palestinian story. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The people of Palestine have faced many tough challenges for a long time,...