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Live UpdatesThe head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has condemned Israel's eight-week blockade on Gaza, describing it as a "man-made" and "politically motivated starvation" crisis, with the UN's World Food Programme reporting that aid stocks in the enclave are entirely depleted. Michael Fakhri, the UN rapporteur on the right to food, stated that the blockade has lasted over 50 days, allowing Israel to continue its "starvation campaign" without facing consequences. The situation...

In fictional tales and documentaries, directors approached him as a screen character who was both admired and controversial.The film Conclave sparked reflections on Pope Francis, who recently passed away. The character of a reform-minded Mexican archbishop in the film mirrors Francis’s advocacy for marginalized groups, environmental care, and LGBTQ+ rights, which garnered both admiration and controversy during his papacy. Francis, the first Latin American pope, leaves behind a legacy of progressive teachings that challenged traditional...

Sanchia Berg and Tara MewawallaBBC NewsA couple, Raphael Ossai and Oluwakemi Olasanoye, were questioned at Manchester Airport after suspicious behavior towards a baby named Lucy, who was later found to be unrelated to them. Lucy, born in Nigeria and placed in an orphanage, has been in care for nearly two years as the High Court investigates her true identity and future. Despite Ossai's claims of paternal affection, DNA tests confirmed Lucy's lack of relation to...

The Netflix comedy series North Of North, created by Inuit filmmakers Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, is largely filmed in Iqaluit, Nunavut, showcasing contemporary Inuit culture through the story of Siaja, a young woman seeking independence from her dominating husband in her Arctic hometown. The eight-episode series, filled with dry humor, features local talent, Inuit designs, and traditional music, aiming to provide insight into life in the challenging environment of Nunavut. With a fresh...

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Muscat for indirect nuclear talks with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, following previous rounds of negotiations. The discussions aim to secure Iran's rights to peaceful nuclear energy while addressing the U.S. sanctions reinstated by President Trump after withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal. Araghchi emphasized the need for goodwill from both sides to achieve progress, with expert-level talks including Iranian deputy foreign ministers leading the technical discussions. Full Article

A federal judge in New York has permitted the inclusion of a video showing Sean Combs allegedly kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, during a 2016 incident in a Los Angeles hotel, as evidence in his upcoming sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Despite defense claims that the footage was manipulated, the judge ruled there was no unfair prejudice to Combs. His defense strategy includes portraying him as a "swinger" to justify inviting prostitutes, while...