Hamas responds to disarmament reports as health officials say 18 killed in Israeli fire – including people trying to access food | World News

Anticorruption agencies arrest four suspects after government forced to backtrack on push to strip them of autonomy.Ukrainian authorities arrested four officials linked to a defense sector corruption scheme involving inflated military contracts, shortly after lawmakers restored the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Agency and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office. President Zelenskyy, facing criticism for attempting to control these agencies, emphasized their autonomy as vital for effectively combating corruption. Want More Context? 🔎

US tariffs to Iraq aim to free American hostageElizabeth Tsurkov has been held by Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia, for over 860 days in Iraq. The US government is implementing tariffs to pressure Iraq into securing her release. Want More Context? 🔎

Anti-immigrant and anti-racism protests erupted outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel in London, where demonstrators criticized the housing of asylum-seekers, chanting slogans like "Britain is full." The protests, fueled by concerns over safety and organized in part by far-right groups, follow a pattern of recent tensions surrounding immigration, exacerbated by misinformation and fears related to crime. Want More Context? 🔎

Tameka Bostick, 42, decided to learn to swim, inspired by her daughter's wish for her to try first, as she grew up without access to pools. This initiative is part of Black People Will Swim, founded by Paulana Lamonier to combat the historical stigma and drowning disparities faced by Black communities, advocating for increased access to swimming education and resources. Want More Context? 🔎

Scientists in South Africa are injecting rhino horns with radioactive material as part of the Rhisotope Project to combat poaching. This initiative aims to track illegal trade and deter poachers by making the horns undesirable, as they will trigger detection systems at ports and airports, thereby helping to protect rhinos, whose population is severely threatened. Want More Context? 🔎

The US has imposed new tariffs on over 60 countries, with some levies reaching as high as 50 percent, sparking global shock and financial volatility. In response to disappointing economic growth data, President Trump fired the head of the US Labour Statistics agency, raising concerns about the potential backlash of these tariffs on the global economy. Want More Context? 🔎