Hamas rejects Israel's request to extend phase one of Gaza ceasefire

Japan's minority government, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, faces a critical upper house election, needing to secure 50 of 66 contested seats to maintain its majority amid rising inflation and voter discontent. The upstart populist party Sanseito is gaining traction by addressing immigration concerns, potentially complicating the LDP's political strategy as it navigates challenges from opposition parties and looming trade negotiations with the U.S. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Japan's government, led...

When Jack Posobiec and other MAGA supporters sought new information from the DOJ regarding Jeffrey Epstein, they were disappointed by the lack of revelations, leading to continued conspiracy theories about Epstein's connections and death. Despite official statements confirming Epstein's suicide and dismissing claims of a client list, a segment of Trump's base remains fixated on uncovering alleged truths tied to powerful figures. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Many people, including some supporters of...

Congo and the M23 rebel group have reached a declaration of principles aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, following months of negotiations facilitated by Qatar. While this marks a positive development, key details of the agreement still require further negotiation, according to four sources. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Congo and a group of rebels called M23 have agreed to some rules to stop fighting, which is a good step...

Record rainfall is expected to continue hammering parts of South Korea until Monday as more warnings are issued to the public.Torrential rains in South Korea have resulted in four confirmed deaths, with two people missing, as over 7,000 have been evacuated due to flooding and landslides. Authorities warn of up to 250mm more rain, with significant infrastructure damage reported and ongoing concerns for livestock and public safety. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: South...

Three deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Victor Lemus, and William Osborn, were killed in a training facility explosion on Friday, marking a tragic loss for the agency. The incident is under investigation, with authorities obtaining a search warrant linked to prior explosive activity, and a memorial service for the fallen deputies will be announced soon. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Three brave deputies from the Los Angeles County...

Police have condemned a group filmed performing wheelies on a Waikato highway shortly after their friend, 18-year-old Ngakau Hailey, died in a motorbike accident. Hailey was killed in a collision on July 9, and a funeral was held for him, which included a dirt bike procession to honor his memory. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A group of people did dangerous tricks on their bikes on the road, even though one of their...