Hamas has named the next 4 hostages it will release as part of ceasefire with Israel

Ukraine executed a significant drone attack, dubbed ‘Operation Spider Web,’ on Russian airfields, damaging or destroying at least 41 nuclear-capable fighter jets, including advanced models like the A-50 and Tu-160, with estimated losses reaching £5 billion. Following the strikes, which Putin labeled a serious threat, he warned of a necessary response, while Ukraine’s SBU revealed that Artem Tymofieiev masterminded the operation. In retaliation, Russia launched missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, resulting in civilian casualties and...

High winds and a warm, dry spring have led to a significant wave of wildfires in Canada, with over 200 fires reported, half of which are out of control, burning close to 2.2 million hectares—seven times the ten-year average. Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared emergencies, prompting thousands to evacuate, while smoke from the fires has spread across the Atlantic, affecting air quality in the U.K. Alberta is also impacted, with major disruptions to oil production...

ACCORDING TO THE unofficial ideologue of Israel’s government, Bezalel Smotrich, the finance minister, claims the war in Gaza is progressing positively, with a new aid distribution plan seen as a “game-changer” against Hamas. Despite his previous opposition to ceasefires, he now supports the government's aim to defeat Hamas, although the ultra-Orthodox coalition partners may threaten the government over a military service exemption law for religious students. Smotrich's stance indicates his willingness to remain in the...

SummaryCharles Robert Afeaki, 82, was sentenced in Auckland District Court, marking his 40th conviction for child sexual abuse. Judge Kirsten Lummis added two months to his existing 25-month sentence after a new victim, now 61, came forward about abuse occurring in 1975. Afeaki, who has a long history of abusing boys while serving as a Marist Brother and boarding school teacher in the 1970s and early 80s, awaits trial for another alleged incident involving an...

Tanzania's government has blocked access to the social media platform X, citing its sharing of pornographic content as incompatible with the country's laws and cultural values, according to Information Minister Jerry Silaa. The restriction on X follows a rise in political tensions and accusations of digital repression ahead of upcoming elections, with rights groups expressing concerns over the government's increasing authoritarianism. Additionally, prominent activists have faced harassment, and there are calls for investigations into allegations...

Last month, the Withers community hosted a morning tea at the Withers Community Library to raise funds for cancer research as part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event, which has raised over $250 million in 32 years. The event, attended by local residents and volunteers, was praised by community member Julie Underdown for its success in gathering essential funds for the Cancer Council, highlighting the impact of cancer on nearly half of Australians. Underdown expressed...