In pictures: Stars grace the red carpet for Bafta Film Awards

Eight more Palestinians, including two children, have died from malnutrition due to the Israeli blockade in Gaza, raising the total death toll to 281, with 114 children among the victims, according to local sources. Since October 2023, Israel's military campaign has resulted in nearly 62,300 Palestinian deaths, with ongoing international scrutiny over alleged war crimes and genocide. Want More Context? 🔎

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to swiftly sign a Republican-crafted congressional voting map aimed at solidifying the GOP's majority, following its approval by state lawmakers. This redistricting effort, which includes five new Republican-favored districts, has sparked Democratic opposition, with allegations of violating the Voting Rights Act, and sets the stage for a broader national redistricting battle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Want More Context? 🔎

Police are investigating a reported rape of a teenage girl at the Camper Calling Festival in Warwickshire, where a 16-year-old boy has been arrested. This incident follows another rape allegation involving a one-eyed man in Oxfordshire, prompting police appeals for public assistance in both cases. Want More Context? 🔎

UN chief Antonio Guterres has described the famine in Gaza, exacerbated by Israel's starvation policies, as a profound moral failure, endangering over half a million people. Despite this humanitarian crisis, Israel continues its military actions, supported by the United States and Western allies, raising urgent questions about the permissibility of engineered famines in the 21st century. Want More Context? 🔎

Five individuals were killed in a tour bus crash in western New York, identified as Shankar Kumar Jha, Pinki Changrani, Xie Hongzhuo, Zhang Xiaolan, and Jian Mingli. The bus, carrying 54 passengers, lost control and tipped over, injuring many, with 14 still hospitalized; authorities believe the driver, Bin Shao, became distracted but showed no signs of impairment. Want More Context? 🔎

Lebanon faces increasing international pressure to disarm Hezbollah, a move complicated by ongoing Israeli occupation and the Lebanese army's inability to fill the resulting security vacuum. Hezbollah staunchly refuses to disarm, citing its role in deterring Israeli aggression, and the potential consequences of disarmament could lead to greater instability, internal conflict, and increased reliance on Western aid. Want More Context? 🔎