Russia launches biggest drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

A "troubling decline" in physical education (PE) hours for England's secondary school pupils has been highlighted by the Youth Sport Trust (YST), which reports nearly 4,000 PE hours lost in the past year and a total of almost 45,000 hours since the 2012 London Olympics. Additionally, the number of PE teachers in England has decreased by 7%, prompting the YST to call for urgent action to prioritize PE. In response, the government stated its commitment...

Outside the London, Ont., courthouse, a trial is underway involving five former world junior hockey players facing sexual assault charges. Supporters of the complainant are seen holding signs like “I believe you E.M.,” while they confront counter-protesters advocating for the accused, who display messages such as “5 careers ruined” and “E.M. cheated.” This confrontation highlights the tensions surrounding the trial and the differing opinions on the allegations involved. Full Article

SummaryShipping traffic has remained below pre-conflict levels, with only 20-23 ships daily reported in August 2023, compared to an average of 72-75 ships before the Houthis began their attacks in the Red Sea in November 2023. These attacks were part of a larger response in support of Palestinians amid Israel's ongoing war in Gaza. The situation highlights the impact of regional tensions on maritime activities, affecting global shipping routes and trade dynamics. Full Article

In Rome, hundreds of thousands protested against the Gaza war, organized by Italy’s opposition parties who criticize Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her muted response. Protesters, including families, displayed a banner stating, “Stop the massacre, stop complicity!” while opposition leader Elly Schlein emphasized the need for a stronger stance against the violence in Gaza, which has resulted in over 54,000 Palestinian deaths amid a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Israel's blockade. Meloni recently called for an...

Leaders of an aid organization expressed concern that President Trump's travel ban affecting 19 countries could jeopardize lifesaving heart surgeries for over a dozen Haitian children, part of a waitlist of at least 316. The ban, effective Monday, does not account for medical emergencies, leaving many patients, including 16-year-old Fabienne Rene, without options for necessary treatment. With gang violence and inadequate medical resources in Haiti, the situation has become critical, as U.S. visa issuance for...

Adelaide suffered a surprising 66-63 defeat to the last-placed Giants in their round-nine Super Netball match, despite leading going into the final quarter. The Giants, who had only one prior win this season, surged ahead with 18 points in the last term while Adelaide struggled with their super shots, making only 2 from 16 attempts. Jo Harten and Sophie Dwyer shone for the Giants, while Romelda Aiken-George led Adelaide with 49 goals; the loss leaves...