Inside Syria’s notorious Palestine Branch: Tales of torture and fear

A self-proclaimed group called the 'Kingdom of Kubala,' led by 'King Atehene' and 'Queen Nandi,' was evicted from council-owned land in Jedburgh, Scotland, after being banned by the Selkirk Sheriff Court. The trio, who live-streamed their eviction, had previously been removed from private land and faced concerns from local authorities regarding their lifestyle and claims of heritage. Want More Context? 🔎

Indonesian authorities are using heavy machinery to search for approximately 59 missing teenage students after the al-Khoziny Islamic Boarding School's prayer hall collapsed, resulting in 5 confirmed deaths and over 100 injuries. Despite the bleak outlook and the critical 72-hour survival window passing, officials continue their efforts with caution, while families maintain a vigil for their loved ones. Want More Context? 🔎

The Tennessee Supreme Court set execution dates for four death row inmates, including Christa Pike, the only woman sentenced to death in the state. Pike, convicted for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer, has faced legal efforts to commute her sentence due to her mental health issues, while concerns about the state’s execution protocols and past drug testing failures have also emerged. Want More Context? 🔎

An aeroplane-obsessed Kiwi teen, Emily Ronberg, 17, filmed the dramatic moment when an Air New Zealand flight, NZ993, had to abort its take-off in Apia while returning from Samoa with her family. The incident occurred as they prepared for their flight to Auckland, capturing the family's unexpected adventure. Want More Context? 🔎

Two Kenyan human rights activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, reportedly went missing in Uganda after being abducted by armed men at a petrol station during opposition leader Bobi Wine's campaign event, with Wine condemning the act as a government-targeted abduction. Their disappearance echoes past cases of political abductions in East Africa, raising concerns about collaboration among regional governments to suppress dissent. Want More Context? 🔎

Alberta ranks highest in a social mobility index by the Montreal Economic Institute, reflecting greater opportunities for residents to out-earn their parents, despite a score of only 57 out of 100 due to regulatory barriers. Quebec, finishing last, faces significant obstacles from stringent trade certification rules and low social capital, highlighting the need for improved policies across Canada. Want More Context? 🔎